Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1926 volume:

THE 1926 PORTALS PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF BENSON HIGH SCHOOL JOHNSTON COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER SMITHFIELD, N.C. Alma Mater J AR above all institutions Ever to traditions true, Stands our noble Alma Mater, Glorious to view. Ear removed from whirling traffic Of the hustling town, Arched against the brow of heaven, Looks she proudly down. Honors held by victories won, She will cherish to the last. Each one adds a tribute rare, As the years fly past. Though enduring fame be thine, Though thy praises travel far, Truth shall always be thy motto, Wisdom’s bright alluring star. Alma Mater, live forever ! All thy children praise thy name. Ties of love will always bind us Ever more to sing thy fame. Two Foreword We, the Editors, present to you this, the first volume of The Portals, in which we have endeavored to portray school life as it is at our dear B. H. S., with the sincere hope that in years to come it will lead our thoughts hack again to the happy High School Days. GRATEFULLY DEDICATED TO OUR SUPERINTENDENT HARVEY C. RENEGAR WHO HAS BEEN UNTIRING IN HIS EFFORTS TO HELP US IN ALL PHASES OF OUR SCHOOL LIFE AND FOR WHOM WE HOLD THE DEEPEST LOVE AND RESPECT H. C. Renegar Five Table of Contents I. School II. Classes III. Organizations IV. Athletics V. School Life VI. Humor and Advertising Six THE SCHOOL Benson High School Board of Trustees .T. M. Britt, Chairman Ezra Parker, Secretary Dr. J. F. Woodall C. . S. Oliver . Johnson Eight Ten ■ . MISS PA R K t . R 7 5V €RA-De S ' MISS H.TROLLIKJGF.R 4 grade m MRS LE r ' HI - - , JOHNSTON COUNTY HERITAGE SMITHF ELD, N.C. CENTER y ALL V O- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF C° BUSINESS MGR MGR., 0 5“ BO° FACULTY ADVISOR EDITOR PHOTQ. k AY U HUMOR EDITOR Twelve CLASSES Thirteen roast to Seniors Let’s drink a toast to the Senior Class, The best class in the land : Where ere you go, what ere you do, May fortune hold your hand. Senior Class Colors: Green and While Flow kk : 117 7 c Rose Motto: 13 Lucian Peacock.. . Marshall Woodall Mary Benson Gerald Pleasant Nellie Johnson Pearle Reaves Mary Benson Marshall Woodall ( ' LASS OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Poet Prophet II istorian Testator Fourteen Annie Dorris Johnson, Class Mascot Ada Teresa Barefoot Benson, 1ST. C. PI tide Iph ia n Society Basketball ’26; Athletic Association ' 26; Glee Club ’26; Hiking Club ' 26; C.o- Getters Club ’26. is pretty to walk with. Witty to talk until. And pleasant to think on. Although this is Ada’s first year with us, we consider ourselves very fortunate. She, by her attractive and winning per- sonality, has won many friends. Ada is a good sport, and takes much interest in athletics. She is a follower of the Epicurean School and believes firmly in the old saying: ' Eat, drink, and be merry for to-morrow ye may die.” Such a girl as she will get much out of life. MaSy Catherine Benson Benson, 1ST. C. Pi Delta Society Class Historian; Se c. of Class ’25-26; Glee Club ’26; Athletic Association ’26; Go-Getters Club: Manager of Hiking Club; Sec. Pi Delta Society ’26; Social Editor of The Portals ’26. “Not too serious, not too gay , Just a good sport in every way. If a good time is in store, Mary is there. She is an all round good-natured girl, and always ready to help any one. She has been a true and faithful member of our class, having started at the “foot” with us. Her highest ambition is to be an old maid school teacher, but we feel that she is changing her mind. Yes. Mary, you will be a good housekeeper. Sixteen BENSON HIGH SCHOOL itt. 1926 M yrtle Mae Blackman Benson, JST. C. Pi Delta Society I ' m not hound to win, But I’m hound to he true Love conquers all Myrtle is a very helpful member of our class. Although she has been with im only two years, she has made many friends. The more you are with her, the more you will love her. Myrtle is a friend to all, and never becomes tired ot ' doing service for others, as she delights in making them happy. Yes, Myrtle is studious, true, and faithful in her work. She wishes to be a teacher, and we feel sure she will make a good one, because she is so kind-hearted and sympathetic. Her friendliness and other influential qualities would win a heart of stone. Myrtle is simply a good all round girl — few there be who are her equal. May her future be filled with many joys. Nellie Brown Johnson Benson, N. C. Pi Delta Society Class Poet ’25; Glee Club ' 25; Cheer Leader; Pi Delta Society, ’25; Manager Basketball Team ’25; Hiking Club ' 25; Girls’ Athletic Association ’25; Go-Getters Club ’25. If ever you ' re in trouble, If ever you ' re in doubt, Just take your trouble to Nell. ' Cause she can help you out.” Nellie is just a good girl and one of the most lovable in the Senior Class. If any doubt this, just ask the Freshman beys. She is ever willing to help any and all. Being a good sport she enjoys every- thing, and helps to put pep into all the school activities. When you have won her friendship, you have won something really worth-while. We predict for her much success and happiness. Seventeen Alice Gertrude Jones Angier, ]ST. C. Phidelphian Society Librarian ’26; Go-Getters Club ' 26; Newspaper Staff ’26. “ Well versed in books and pleasant in herself.” “She does her task from day to day. And meets whatever comes her way. Although Alice has been with us only one year, she has gained the friendship of every one with whom she has come in contact. Angier High School lost a brilliant pupil and we gained one. Alice has made an enviable record. By the Seniors she is looked upon as the best-all- round student in the class; by the entire high school she is considered the most talented — Alice, we are proud of you. Lena Rivers Langdon Benson, U. C. Phidelphian Society “ Toiling and smiling, onward she goes.” If you are looking for a quiet, sincere girl, one on whom you can depend and know that you will get her best, just turn to Lena. She has a word of cheer and a sunny smile for every one. Her lovable disposition and winning ways have won for her many true friends among the faculty as well as students. She believes firmly in the old saying, “To have a friend, be one.” Lena is very modest, unassuming and unselfish. She has attained the goal of Seniordom by hard, earnest work. When responsibility comes her way, she assumes it and does her duty well. Eighteen BENSON HIGH SCHOOL Vika Eugenia Lee Benson, 1ST. C. Phidelphian Society Athletic Association ’26 ; Go-Getters Club ’26; Basketball Team ’26; Class Statistician ’26. With common sense ancl some uncom- mon too, She smiles and conquers all.” Vira is a girl of few words. When she chooses to speak, it is worthwhile for all to stop and listen. She is a kind, true friend every ready to help all who are in trouble. That she is an excellent student has been portrayed by her fa- miliarity with the honor roll. Dependa- bility and thoughtfulness are two of her chief assets. We predict for Vira a bright and happy future with many successes. Margaret Louise Parker Benson, 1ST. C. Member Basketball Team ’23-24; Society ’23-24-26; Society Critic ' 23; President Glee Club ’26; President Girls’ Athletic Association ’26; President Go-Getters Club ’26; Tennis ’26; Hiking Club ’26; Art Editor The Portals ’26; Class Giftorian ’26. “The way to have a friend is to he one.” “ All compliments to her are trite, She has adorers on left and right.” Louise is a girl worth knowing. She is kind, generous, fun-loving, and a friend to every one. She is an indispensable member of our class. Her personality reveals the facts that she is true to her friends, and has great visions and high ideals for the future. May Louise’s future career be filled with much sunshine and happiness. Nineteen BENSON HIGH SCHOOL AoL 1926 Lucian Peacock Benson, N. C. Pkidelph ian Society Class President ’25-26; President of Phidelphian Society ’26; Glee Club ’26; Business Manager of Tiie Portals ' 26. A hoy of rare personal qualities. ' ’ -Ever ready to do what there is to he done.” Gentility, honesty, sincerity, and many other characteristics are possessed by Lucian. If you are looking for a business man, see Lucian, for business ability seems to be his second nature. The Portals Staff could never have selected a more capable business manager. It was he who made the publication of this book a possibility. His enthusiasm is conta- gious. We always feel safe if he is on our side. We are no prophets, but if high school days, in any degree, show up the man, here is one that the world will gladly welcome into its field of activities. Gerald Pleasant Angier, N. C. Pk idelph ian Society Class Treasurer ’26: Glee Club ' 26; Class Orator ’26; Athletic Editor of The Portals. ”Not too serious, not too gay. But a good fellow every day. Gerald joined us when we began our Senior pilgrimage. Angier teachers and students know their loss and we realize our gain. He is not only a good student, but he is also a kind, generous friend. We have shown our appreciation for him by electing him the best-all-round pupil in high school. He is a splendid de- bater, having participated in the triangu- lar debates while in school at Angier. His ambition is to hang out his shingle as a lawyer in 1932. We wish him much success. Twenty Phebe Ann Powell Mary Blanche Raynor BENSON HIGH SCHOOL PoP 1926 Benson, 1ST. C. Pi Delta Society Benson, N. C. Pi Delta Society Librarian ’26; Society Chaplain ’26; Reporter School Neivs ’26; Assistant Editor School Neivs ’25. Ancl underneath it all, lies a heart of purest gold.” Smooth lies the water where the current is deep.” One of the best pupils in our class is Phebe. She is one who ever speaks a kind word, and is always ready to help any who are in need. Phebe has been a member of the Benson High School for the last three years, and all who know her pro- claim her, “a friend in need.” By her quiet manner and splendid disposition, she has won for herself a name that will not soon be forgotten. She is a loyal member of the class of ’26 with a heart of pure gold. All the qualities that are needed to make a perfect woman are blended in her. Phebe, we love you, and wish for you much happiness. Joke Editor of Benson School Neivs ’26; Joke Editor of The Portals ’26; Vice President of Athletic Association ’26 ; Member of Glee Club ’26; Member of Go- Getters Club ’26; Member of Hiking Club ’26; Member of Basketball Team ’26. “ Some say the world is made for fun and frolic, ancl so do I.” How could our class get along without Mary and her jokes? She keeps the class alive with her fun and frolic. Such a disposition as hers is to be envied. She never seems to get angry, but takes every thing in a care free way. When necessity demands, Mary can turn quickly from one phase of school life to another and do all equally well. Although she has been with us only two years, 23 and ' 26; she has won many friends. With her as a member of our class we have won what Coats High School has lost. Twenty-one Marshall Franklin Woodall Benson, 1ST. C. Pi Delta Society Class Vice President ’24-25-26; Varsity Basketball ’25-26; Manager of Basketball ’26; Varsity Baseball ’25-26; Editor-in- Chief of The Portals; President of Pi Delta Society ’26 ; Glee Club ’26 ; Orchestra ’25-26; Tennis ’26; Member of “The Gang” ’26; Marshal ’25. “For if he will, he will, you may depend on ' t, And if he wont, he ivont, so there ' s an end on’t.” Marshall has character and ability. This is well illustrated by the many offices that he has filled. As an athlete he has few equals. He wields a “wicked hand” when it comes to scoring in basketball, or making home runs in baseball. His contemporaries feel lost without him, but prominent with him. In the field of music Marshall reigns supreme. Yet I would not have you think he is all business, for he believes in the old saying. “ When duty and pleasure clash, Let duty go to smash.” Twenty-two Evelyn Pearl Reaves Benson, FT. C. Phidelphian Society Class President ’24; Marshal ’25; Secre- tary and Treasurer Athletic Association ‘26; Hiking Club ’26; Go-Getters Club ’26; Class Prophet ’26. “True to herself. True to her friends, True to her duty a lways.” “ She has the genius to he loved.” Pearl is one of the sweetest members of our class as well as a splendid student. Her charming ways and sweet disposition have won for her a host of true friends. We feel sure she will succeed in whatever she undertakes. At present she expects to be a school teacher, but finds it hard to resist the temptations of Dan Cupid. Class History I T was in the year of our Lord 1922 that the history of our c-lass began. In that memorable year the present senior class began the long and tedious journey to the goal of graduation. On entering high school and finding ourselves face to face with Latin and Science, we at once banished the idea that high school was the “seventh Heaven” we had heretofor pictured. After the first few months of untold agony caused by disappointments, we sank into uneventful obscurity until one bright May morning in the spring of ’23. We received the glad tidings that we were no longer Freshmen, but were to enter the ethereal kingdom called “Soplidom.” Accordingly in the fall of ’23, we entered the kingly realm of Sophomores. That year we were fortunate in securing as adviser, Miss Hessie Boger, a teacher who served us patiently and untiringly throughout the next three years. That year we organized our class as follows: Pearl Reaves, President; Mabel Hodges, Yic-e President; and Golda Langdon, Secretary and Treasurer. To our dismay we soon discovered that even the learned Sophs had their trials. Our most indomitable foes were Caesar and Algebra. However, fortune favored us, and we emerged victorious to enter the thrilling career of Juniors in the fall of ’24. That year proved to be a conspicuous one. We launched forth with the follow- ing officers in charge: Lucian Peacock, President; Marshall Woodall, Vice President; Mary Benson, Secretary; Dorothy Lee, Treasurer. The most note- worthy event during the year was the Junior- Senior banquet. Again we en- countered our old enemy Algebra, in company with two very aristocratic foreigners who bore the names, Cicero and Chardenal. These were finally conquered, and we were allowed to enter the realm of “dignified Seniors.” This year was the last turning point in our high school career. To our left was a broad flower-strewn avenue, toward which a jewelled hand pointed, and by which this sign stood: “An Easy Road to Ignorance.” To our right lay a rugged, stony path toward which a gnarled hand pointed, and by which this sign stood: “A Thorny Path, But at the Top Wisdom and Success.” Fourteen of us chose the rugged Path to Success. For those who had deserted us we were fortunate to secure several from Angler and Coats to bear us company on our way. At first we were astonished to meet our old friend, Chardenal, close behind him stood the older brothers of Algebra and Cicero, namely — Geometry and Vergil. Although baffled at first, we have toiled, and sorrowed and struggled until now we have gained higher ground where we may view “The Portals” that are. to free us from these four long years of bondage. Historian. Twenty-three Class Poem T HE time has come at last, dear friends, When we must say “good-bye” Our work is over, study ended, We are leaving old Benson High. There’s much to be said about our little class, We are happy and have many joys, But the saddest thing of it all, 1 think, Is that we have only three hoys. Our school-days are ended now, Somewhere else you’ll see our faces, The battles we’ve fought, we’ll fight no more, Someone else will take our places. Never again each day we’ll meet When we hear that school-bell toll, No more again on this school-ground, Will we together stroll. We’ve worked together for many long years, The same problems we’ve met each day, But as we go out into the world, Each one goes a different way. We’ve had our sorrows, had our joys, We’ve had our trials and tests, We’ve given to the world the best we had, Can’t the world return us her best ? We’ll fight our battles face to face, And do all the good we can, We’ll live in the house by the side of the road, And be a friend to man. And when the world shall link our names, With noble lives and manners fine, Our teachers shall assert their claims, And proudly whisper, “They Were Mine.” Farewell! our dear old B. H. S., We ' ' re leaving you now forever, But your memory shall remain with us, To forget you, We Can Never! Nellie -John ' sox. Poof. Twenty-four Class Prophecy tp LIZABETH, Mr. White has given me a five weeks vacation this year. Is’nt that grand? I have been in his employment for nearly four years. Let’s see, today is the thirteenth of May and my vacation begins the twelfth of J une — just four weeks off ! I do wish something exciting would happen.” “Get your parasol, Elizabeth, let’s go for the mail. I feel just as if there is something in the office for me.” When we reached the office, the post-man handed us our mail. “Look! I have two letters. One is my monthly payroll. I don’t work for money alone, but a little remuneration is not objectionable. But, this big, fat letter ! My curiosity is welling. Who in the world could be -writing me from blew York City? Dear, I am too nervous to break the seal. What do you suppose it is?” “Oh, break it open and see what it is, you silly goose !” exclaimed Elizabeth, who had become very excited. We were such staunch friends, as well as cousins, that we liked to share each others surprises. The street was crowded and I did not care to read my letter there, so when possible, we turned down a more secluded street, for the letter could not wait another minute. After breaking the seal I sought the name. Imagine my great joy and surprise when I read, “Mrs. William Boone” — Yee Louise Parker. So much can happen in such a short time. “Oh ! how interesting ! Listen Elizabeth, at what she writes, ‘I married the governor of Yew York whom you remember as one of our school mates at B. H. S. I am very happy for I feel that I am helping to make the lives of others more pleasant.’ ” “My goodness ! How perfectly grand ! She has invited me to spend my vaca- tion with her. Let’s write her at once and tell her all about the class of ’ 26 .” “Let’s see. Marshall Woodall graduated from U. Y. C. and is now Editor of The News and Observer. This paper has the largest circulation in the South.” Yira Lee is teaching History at Y. C. C. W. in “a Boger fashion.” ’Tis rumored that she is contemplating a change from the political world to the domestic. Mary Raynor graduated from Duke and then taught Latin for two years in B. H. S. She gave up her position, and married a noted professor. They are now on a tour in Europe. Lucian Peacock has gained notoriety in the financial world and is now Secretary of the Treasury. Surely you remember the miracles he performed as Business Manager of The Portals in ’ 26 . Twenty-five Ada Barefoot, after leaving B. H. S., went abroad and studied voice under a noted German professor. She has made an amateur out of Galli Curci. Phebe Powell’s college career was interrupted by her sudden marriage to a foreign missionary. She is now in Shanghai, China. Phebe is perfectly happy as she always loved to help others. Nellie Johnson has become one of the leading movie stars. Her home in Holly- wood is often the scene of many gaieties. Gerald Pleasant, our champion high school debater, graduated from the Harvard Law School, and is now Speaker in The House of Representatives. Myrtle Blackman graduated from E. C. T. C. and taught three years in the primary grades at Raleigh. She finally gave up teaching and is now the wife of the Governor of North Carolina. Alice Jones graduated from N. C. C. W. and is Supervisor of Public Instruction in Johnston County. Mary Benson has successfully reached her aim. She is a judge of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Lena Langdon, one of the quietest members of our class, owns the most fashionable millinery shop in New York City. “Of course, you know she is soon to become wife of the Secretary of the Treasury.” “Oh ! they are all fine,” exclaimed Elizabeth. “I am sure Louise will enjoy hearing about her classmates.” Pearl Reaves, Class Prophet. Twenty-six Last Will and Testament State of North Carolina, 1 County of Johnston, Benson High School. City of Benson j W E, the class of ’ 26 , being of sound mind and considering the certainty of our early departure from the sacred halls of learning, do make and declare this our Last Will and Testament. First. To dear B. H. S. we give our loyal support, and pledge to he always true to the high standards she has set for us. Second. To our parents we leave our fondest love and deepest appreciation for the sacrifices they’ve made to send us to school. Third. To the faculty we give our love and esteem and our sincerest respect for what they’ve done for us. Fourth. To the Juniors, we will and bequeath our “treasured privileges” to he used with care lest they be deprived of them. Fifth. To the Sophomores we leave our place as the faculty’s pets. Sixth. To the Freshmen we leave our “stickahility” to be used in helping them to become Seniors. Seventh. Lucian Peacock wills his love for collecting ads for The Portals to Glenn Johnson. Eighth. Mary Raynor bequeaths her great intellect and ability to study to Lula Lee. Ninth. Vira Lee and Lena Langdon leave their boisterous voices, which we know so well, to Sarah Duncan. Tenth. Ada Barefoot and Marshall Woodall will their great love for Geometry to Roy Batts with the hope that Roy will learn more about Mathematics. Eleventh. Mary Benson bequeaths her Senior dignity to Beta Gold Johnson trusting that Leta Gold will calm down and adjust herself to circumstances. Twelfth. Gerald Pleasant leaves the task of finding “the front door to The League of Nations” to Milton Allen. Thirteenth. Pearle Reaves and Alice Jones give their success in captivating men to Margaret Benton. Fourteenth. Nellie Johnson and Louise Parker will their fondness for eighth grade boys to Margaret Peacock and Miriam Creech. Fifteenth. Phebe Powell and Myrtle Blackman leave their privilege to laugh on every occasion to Juanita Johnson. Sixteenth. We, the class of ’ 26 , do hereby appoint our sister class, the Sophomores, as sole executors of our Last Will and Testament. Signed, sealed, and declared by the members of the class of ’ 26 , as their Last Will and Testament this the twenty-eighth day of May, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six. Marshall Woodall, Testator. 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CLASS OFFICERS President Vice President .Secretary and Treasurer Historian - Poet Class Poem Three long years we’ve toiled together Through both bright and gloomy weather, But we feel exalted to a higher floor As we go out the tenth grade door. Dear teachers, you have brought us through, We’d not be here if it weren’t for you Who tried so hard to keep us straight; To prepare us for the other gate. God bless you, dear old Benson High, May nothing we dismay Keep knowledge from you, ever nigh, To help us on life’s way. One more year of joys and pleasures. Then diplomas — the coveted treasure; When we leave we’ll sob and sigh And say, “Farewell Old Benson High.” Beatrice Jones, Poet. thirty Miss Shelly Loraine Clodfeltee Junior Class Sponsor MARSHALS De Leon Britt, Chief Preston Johnson Lydia Wells Louise Denning Fuller Moore Thirty-one Blanche Beasley Phidelphian De Leon Britt Pi Delta Mettie Clifton Phidelphian Vaoa Creech Pi Delta Louise Denning Pliiclelphian Bonnie Dixon Pi Delta Pearl Dupree Pi Delta Sahaii Duncan Phidelphian Lucille Hedrick Pi Delta Glenn Johnson Pi Delta Juanita Johnson Phidelphian La Rue Johnson Pi Delta Beatrice Jones Phidelphian Thirty-two Preston Johnson Phidelphian Lula Lee Phidelphian Daisy Massenoill Phidelphian Fuller Moore Phidelphian Vida McLamb Phidelphian Erma Parker Pi Delta Gladys Pleasant Pi Delta Addie Peacock Pi Delta Lydia Wells Pi Delta Mae Wheeler Pi Delta Brian Wood Phidelphian Ransom Whitterton Phidelphian Thirty-three Junior Class History T T was on the twelfth day of September 1923 that the good ship Benson High School lay at anchor at the wharf of a new school year. It was the same ship that had carried others to the land of Better Understanding. For a while it appeared that I was to be the only passenger but just before time to set sail others came ; some who had been together in the grammar grades ; some who came from other towns; others who came from a nearby school recently in- cluded in our district. In all there were fifty-one, and we assured ourselves of a good time together. We immediately made the acquaintance of our captain, Mr. Kenegar, and our many stewardesses who were to help us over the rough seas. Our captain explained that we were starting on a four year’s journey over four rough and stormy seas. The first proved to be all that he prophesied, and many became seasick from Freshmen Arithmetic and Latin and wanted to leave us, but at the advice of our stewardess they remained, and today most of them are with us. On the second sea sailing was smoother as we were better acquainted with our leaders and shipmates. ’Tis true that Algebra nearly got the best of some of us, but we would not turn back. Latin proved to be more interesting than we had expected and we were unwilling to give it up. We arrived at the Junior sea in September, ’25 with twenty-six in number; some had left us at different points on our voyage when we stopped for supplies ; others had joined us, some coming from distant places. Many interesting things have happened during our voyage though it would take me too long to enumerate them. Two outstanding events of our Junior year were the Junior-Senior reception and the help in editing the first, volume of The Portals. We look forward with pride and happy hearts to the long looked for Senior Sea and the coveted sheepskin at the end. Lula Lee, Historian. Thirty-four Miss Sadler. Class Sponsor Sophomore Class Colors: Orchid and Pink Flower ; Street Pea Motto: Climb Though the Rocks Be Rugged Milton Allen Leta Gold Johnson Margaret Peacock... CLASS OFFICERS ... President Vice President - Secretary and Treasurer Milton Allen Roy Batts Alma Barefoot Howard Benton Glenn Brady Donnie Mae Britt Clara Creech Miriam Creech Nora Creech Christine Denning Bertie Ennis CLASS ROLL Nannie Ruth Hall Vera Holmes Fred Johnson Leta Gold Johnson Hugh Lee Florence Matthews Ruth Medlin Pauline Miller Pearle Moore Mack Overby Joe Overby Grace Parker Velma Parker Margaret Peacock Clespar Raynor William Rose Aline Stewart Leola Maie Tarte Edgar Wall Graham Wall Pauline Wheeler Colonel Wood Herman Woodall Thirty-six Thirty-seven Psalm of Sophomore Year T F you think, my cheerful reader, Sophomore year is free from care, That its way is strewn with roses, And no thorns are hidden there — To the tales of English authors I would first your thoughts invite, Let’s recall the worthy heroes, Stately Galahad and other knights. Could we, in the course of Latin Find a smooth and pleasant path, When we read of wars in Caesar Brought about by simple wrath? Co uld we, in the course of Science Find a cool and peaceful nook, When We read of boiling geysers And of chaos in a brook? Or in the date filled-History’s pages, Where great heroes’ names we see ; W1 lere the Hague Tribunal shows us What we must or must not be. If the sages of all History Were recalled to life again, Could they teach us how to factor, Or extract the root of teu? Could we, in the course of Spanish Conjugate the verb to be, It would be au easy subject For us all to learn, you see. How the course is all before you Aud developed is my theme, You’ll admit, if you are honest, Sophomore year is not a dream. Leta Gold Johnson, Class Poet. Thirty-eight Thirty-nine Miss Hass, Sponsor Freshman Class Class Colors: White and Gold Flower: Daisy Motto: ‘ ' Still achieving , still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait. alonzo parish... marie wheeler. ... de witt woodall ada ennis CLASS OFFICERS presiden t vice president secretary treasurer Forty roll benson, lerma massengill, gladys wheeler, matie pleasant, geneva johnson, kenneth coats, margaret dupree, beatrice lee, denton starling, keith benton. margaret Stephenson, estelle norris, eunice ennis, lois massengill, alton ennis, ada batts, tommie johnson, irene hodges, esther blalock, Catherine parrish, alonzo norris, pearl holmes, ruby beasley, mattie temple, lessie boone, william pleasant, Clyde woodall, de witt brady, miriam messer, monie dodd, sarah holmes, edward royal, hampton denning, roy ennis, carl ryals, horace clifton, lila lee, ruby smith, leslie coats, prentiss johnson, joseph wells, r. c. starling, kenneth reaves, golda norris, rosa ennis, vermie johnson, russell denning, bruce godwin, nettie lee, Charles ennis, iris stewart, theron benson, erma clifton, rufus morgan, irene barber shelton stone, s. d. adams, sallie ennis, alvis ennis, alma Forty-one The Freshman Class Will you give ear to the Freshman Class, The class of twenty nine? We have a thing or two to say About our class in rhyme. The name we have don’t worry us, You surely will agree It’s what we are and what we’re not That counts for most, you see. Yes, we belong to the Freshman Class, A class of youth who talk About the many things we’ll do, The path of fame we’ll walk; Who boast about our conquered worlds And deeds right nobly done Though now the while we tug along In school work scarce begun. Yes, we belong to the Freshman Class, The class of youth who long That wealth and fame may come our way As to the brave and strong. But we would choose the worthy road To praise and fortune, too, Though now the while we fret and scowl At hard work we must do. But soon we’ll be in an upper class, A class of youth who work From early morn till late at night, And never duty shirk ; We’ll study hard and make our way Straight to the grand success That waits ahead for all who try And always do their best. Katherine Blalock. Class Poet. Forty-two ORGANIZATIONS Phidelphian Literary Society Colors: Garnet and Gray Flower: Red Carnation Motto: Esse quarn videre Lucian Peacock Fuller Moore Pearle Reaves Lula Lee Let a Gold Johnson Tommie Batts.. Alice Jones Fuller Moore..... Juanita Johnson. Lula Lee Ransom Whittenton Tommie Batts Lucian Peacock. OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester President Vice President Recording Secretary Co rresp o ndi ng Secre tary Treasurer Censor President Vice President Recording Secretary Correspond i ng S ecretary Treasurer Censor Chaplain Forty-four Pi Delta Literary Society Colors: Green and gold Flower: Buttercup Motto: Conare esse primus Marshall Woodall De Leon Britt Lydia Wells Margaret Peacock... Milton Allen Glenn Johnson Phebe Powell OFFICERS First Semester President — - Vice President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Critic Chaplain Second Semester De Leon Britt Glenn Brady Mary Benson Margaret Peacock Milton Allen Howard Benton Margaret Benton President Vice President Recording Secretary .. Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Critic Chaplain Forty-live Boys’ Glee Club Miss Utley Director OFFICERS De Leon Britt President Preston Johnson . Secretary M i i,to. Allen Treasurer Forty-six Girls’ Glee Club Miss Utley Director OFFICERS Louise Parker Let a Gold Johnson Margaret Peacock Forty-seven President .Secretary Treasurer Orchestra Miss Martin Director and Pianist De Leon Britt First Violin Marshall Woodai.l Saxophone William Boone Saxophone Edgar Wall First Cornet Shawtiiel Stephenson , Seco7id Cornet Mack Barber Trombone Robie Porter Bass Puller Moore Drums Forty-eight Music Class Miss Martin, Miss Utley Directors Flossie Mae Adams Miriam Brady Sarah Duncan Lena Godwin Ray Johnson Willie Creech Levinson Elsie Turlington Brian Wood Melba Britt Minnie Dixon Charlotte Eldridge Leona Grimes Merle Johnson La Valle Livinson Graham Wall Aline Stewart Vera Dixon Almie Ennis Phoebe Farmer Mae Ellen Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Almira McLamb ROLL Christine Wilson Nellie Johnson Wiliielmena Barber Mavix Stevens Mary Frances Cagle Lydia Wells Hattie Mae Johnson Crommetta Lee Florence Denning Ocidelle Johnson Louise Denning Sarah Farmer Della Grace Wii son Shawthel Stephenson Edna Coats Will Woodall Ruth M. West Ola Mae Dixon Cornelia Benson Vira Raynor Pauline Wheeler Gertrude Honeycutt Dwight Johnson Florence Boone Edna Langdon Buena Putnam Lucille Johnson Alta Johnson Louise Parker Willis Cagle Mayron Godwin Mildred Smith Mozelle Johnson Shelton Barber Bruce Creech Mary Belle Wilson Margaret Benton Ethel Benton Ruby Lee Genevive McLamb Margaret Stephenson Mayo Lee Helen Keeler Ethel Phillips Forty-nine Fifty Eventually, Why Not Now? The Gang Fifty-one ATHLETICS Fifty-two Officers of Boys’ Athletic Association De Leon Britt President Marshaix Woodali Manager Preston Johnson Captain Officers of Girls’ Athletic Association Louise Parker President Mary Raynor Vice President Pearle Reaves Secretary and Treasurer Lucille Hedrick Clieer Leader Nellie Johnson Manager Fifty-three Boys’ Basketball Team Preston Johnson, Captain For war d Horace Ryals Forward Roy M kih. in Center William Boone.. G ' Kurd Marshall Woodall, Manager Guard Puller Moore Substitutes William Rose Girls’ Basketball Team Miss Clodfelter Nellie Johnson, Manager. .. Mae Wheeler Ada Barefoot Lucile Hedrick, Captain • Vira Lee Mary Raynor Director .Forward Forward .Forward Guard Guard Guard Mettie Clifton Substitutes Sarah Dodd Baseball Team De Leon Britt Horace Rials Fuller Moore Leslie Smith Marshall Woodall William Rose William Boone Preston Johnson Roy Batts Fifty-six Miss Clodfelter Mary Benson Mary Raynor Louise Parker Sarah Duncan Lydia Wells M ett ie Clifton Leola Mae Tarte Donnie Mae Britt Alma Barefoot Margaret Coats Catherine Blalock Hiking Club ROLL Ada Barefoot Nellie Johnson Luchle Hedrick Bonnie Dixon Juanita Johnson Leta Gold Johnson Bertie Mae Ennis Nettie Godwin Sarah Dodd Miriam Brady .Director Manager Pearle Reaves Mary Benson Louise Denning May Wheeler Margaret Peacock Miriam Creech Nannie Ruth Hall Ruby Lee Ada Ennis Margaret Benton Fifty-seven Tennis Club Miss Boger. . Director Louise Parker Senior Representatives Marshall Woodall Lucile Hedrick Junior Representati ves De Leon Britt Miriam Creech Sophomore Representatives William Rose Margaret Benton Freshman Representatives William Boone Fifty-eight Fifty-nine Songs and Yells Come, all ye Benson folks, let’s fall in line. We’ll And a game and play it every time. For basketball and tennis, I yell! I yell! And for our games and team I yell! I yell! I yell! I yell! so fight, fight every time, And to good health we all will quickly climb. We stand for fair play, square play. Sis boom! bah! rah! rah! rah! Zi Zi Zi Boom ! Boom ! Boom ! B. H. S.! B. H. S.! B. H. S.! Boom-achic-a-boom ! Boom-a-ehic-a-boom ! Boom-a-chie-aric-chic ! Boom! Boom! Boom! Zip! Zip! a la! Zip! Zip! a la! Benson High School Rah! Rah! Rah! Lions, tigers, coodies, and rats! We’ve got a bunch of young wildcats! Fruit can! Tin can! Ash can! Who can! We can! Benson! Benson! Benson! B. H. Boys, you sure can play. You’d win in every fray You’ve got the bestest team we ever saw. We’ll always root for you. We’ll back you thru and thru. B. H. Boys can sure play ball. They bite, they fight, they scratch like sin! Look out ! We are going to win! 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 , 3 - 2 - 1 - 4 ! Who for? What for! Who’r you going to yell for? BENSON! That’s the way to spell it! Here’s the way to yell it! Benson! Benson! Benson! ¥ V MIRIAM CREECH PRETTIEST f| - Mll ‘ r rkl LOUISE PARKER MILTON ALLEN most POPULAR GIRL MOST HANDSOME MOST ATTRACTIVE ISIS- GERALD PLEASANT A BEST ALL ROUN D V V W ALICE JONES % - • - MOST TALENTED y ilft 1 - 8 £ 4 LULA LEE LUCIAN PEACOCK OE LEON BRITT MOST STUDIOUS MOST INFLUENCIAL MOST POPULAR Sixty-two LET COU JOHNSON WOST LOVABLE LUCILLE HENDRICK ' ' loyr athletic girl PRESTON JOHNSON MOST ATHLETIC BOY Mack overby WITTIEST v V Sarah ouncan Biggest flirt LOUISE DENNING CUTEST CATHERINE BLALOCK OANTIEST Sixty-three Humor and Advertising I Ticklets Miss Clodfelter: Now, Class, how many more times do I have to pronounce this for you? “JEneid” — Lucian, pronounce it. Lucian Peacock (not paying any attention) : It’s — er — Vergil’s Adenoids. AS AS Miss Sadler (on Physical Geography Class) : Hugh, what causes a volcano to erupt? Hugh Lee : The devil shoveling out ashes. s S At Miss Boger (on History Class): Who can tell me who Nero was? Prentiss Coats: Is he the one mentioned in “Nero, My God to Thee?” At At � S Theron Stewart: Miss Hass, do cows and bees go to heaven? Miss Hass : Mercy, chile, what- a question ! Why ? Theron : Because if they don’t, the milk and honey the preacher said is up there must be canned stuff. At as as You can paint China But you can’t plaster Paris. AS a A Brian Wood: Miss Clodfelter, I’m indebted to you for all I know. Miss Clodfelter : Pray, don’t mention such a trifle. as AS AS Joe Overby (at Society meeting) : I nominate that we adjourn. ,. $ AS At DeWitt Woodall: Say, can you name six legislative bodies? Marshall Woodall: Well, there is the American Congress, the British Parlia- ment, the French Chamber of Deputies, the German Reichstag, and the Japanese Diet. DeWitt : But that’s only five, and Miss Boger wants us to name six. Marshall: Well, there’s the — er — er — the Hungarian Goulash. Now don t bother me. Can’t you see I’m studying History. Fuller Moore (unaware that he was the only nominee for the most athletic boy) : I move the nomination be closed. St S St Miss Hass: Tell the difference between bridal and bridle. Mary Raynor: Bridle binds you up, and — Well, bridal does too. Wanted: A front door to the League of Nations — Gerald Pleasant. Lost: Her “Mayflower Compact ” — Nellie Johnson. St St St Found : A new beau — Sarah Duncan. St St st Wanted: To grow tall — De Leon Britt. St ■ St “There is a Latin language, At least there use to be. It killed out all the Romans, And now it’s killing me.” Grades on Geometry all reminds us We have wasted lots of time, And departing leave behind us Zeros stretched out in a line. st st si Sixty-seven Professional Page Adlai S. Oliver, M.D. H. H. W. T. Martin, D.D.S. I oy I C. C. Canaday. Attorney Ezra L. L. Levinson, Attorney Utley. M.D. Perkins, Chiropractor Parker. Attorney Sixty-eight TO THOSE WHO ADVERTISED Just a line or two t o say How much ive thank you for your aid In helping us to make this hook, A volume that] will tell to all The progress that our school has made. Y ouve shown your interest, and friendship, too. In all the work we’re trying to do. May health and wealth your comrades be. And bring you all prosperity. For adequate intellectual and physical training of our citizens of tomorrow; offering equal opportu- nities to both the rich and the poor, so there will be no under-privileged, needing the charities of benevolence, is the spirit of KIWANIS Our organization pledges both its individual and collective sup- port in the fulfillment of this ideal. BENSON KIWANIS CLUB THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BENSON AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANY THE FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION EQUIPPED FOR YOUR EVERY FINANCIAL NEED CHECKING ACCOUNTS SAVINGS CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE LOANS ON TOWN AND COUNTRY REAL ESTATE EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, RECEIVER. ETC. WORKING CAPITAL AND SURPLUS OVER $160,000.00 COMBINED RESOURCES OVER $1,000,000.00 OFFICERS M. T. BRITT. President W. I). BOON, Vice President BRADLEY JOHNSON. Vice President W. H. SLOCUMB, Cashier J. C. MORGAN, Assistant Cashier J. P. MORGAN. Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS M. T. Britt, W. D. Boon, L. Gilbert, Chas. Johnson, C. T. Johnson Bradley Johnson, W. H. Slocumb BUILDING MATERIAL A SPECIALTY I carry a complete stock of Building Material in everything except Lumber, and I especially call your attention to the following: BEST GRADE COMMON BRICK AND PRESSED BRICK ALL KINDS OE LIME. CEMENT. MORTAR COLORING AND WALL PLASTERING GALVANIZED, CEDAR AND ASPHALT SHINGLES RUBBER AND GALVANIZED ROOFING SHEETROCK WALEBOARD WINDOWS AND DOORS METAL LATHS I ALSO SPECIALIZE ON SHERWIN WILLIAMS LINE OL PAINT I will appreciate it if you will visit my store and look through my stock even though you do not buy MY MOTTO IS SERVICE QUALITY COURTESY P. B. JOHNSON PHONE 45 BENSON, N. C. BUY IT IN BENSON We appeal to the faculty and students of Benson High School to trade in Benson. We have good stores and honorable merchants who need and will appreciate your patronage. We will be delighted to have you call on us. Let us serve you in any way we can. Let Benson High School be our school and our stores your stores and we can have the best school, the best stores and the best town in the State. We solicit your business and ask that you grant us the privilege of allowing us to serve you. PRESTON WOODALL BENSON, N. C. GET KNOWLEDGE-SURE And with your getting become acquainted with your friend FRUGALITY A Bank Account well kept and nurtured “Sticketh closer than a Brother.” Your success in any undertaking is measured by income retained over and above expenditures. CITIZENS BANK TRUST COMPANY P. B. Johnson. Chairman H. A. Parker. President W. R. Strickland. Cashier BENSON, N. C. W ' e Exist for Our Friends — Use Us BUY A FROM THE UNIVERSAL CAB PARRISH MOTOR COMPANY WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS AND OUR SERVICE IS OF THE BEST AND GUARANTEED WHEN YOU ARE IN TOWN MAKE OUR PLACE YOUR HEADQUARTERS LADIES’ REST ROOM UP STAIRS PARRISH MOTOR COMPANY AUTHORIZED FORD SALES AND SERVICE LINCOLN FORDSON BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Since 1910 HEAD TO FOOT OUTFITTERS TO THE FAMILY “DRY GOODS ” QUALITY MERCHANDISE REASONABLE PRICES GreenthaTs BENSON N. C. For Economical Transportation Quality at Low Cost Improved CHECK PRICE FOR PRICE VALUE FOR VALUE CHEVROLET GIVES MOST FOR THE DOLLAR LET US PROVE IT TO YOU ALONZO PARRISH BENSON, N. C. 1900 1926 J. H. BOON SON BENSON, N. C. DEALERS IN GROCERIES, FERTILIZERS, COTTON AND COUNTRY PRODUCE OVER A QUARTER OF A CENTURY IN BUSINESS BENSON DRUG COMPANY (Your Drug Store ) A COMPLETE LINE OF TOILET ARTICLES, STATIONERY, SCHOOL BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES KODAKS, WHITMAN ' S CANDIES WE SPECIALIZE IN PRESCRIPTIONS All Filled by Registered Druggist Bring us your Kodak Films to be developed — we have work done by experts in the trade, we strive to please. Phone 83 TO THE FATHERS. MOTHERS. BOYS AND GIRLS OF BENSON HIGH SCHOOL: You like to trade at a friendly store, that sells high class goods at Reasonable Prices, and where you will always be welcomed. You will find that kind of Service at my Store. RED GOOSE SHOES EOR BOYS AND GIRLS ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC SHOES EOR MEN AND WOMEN J. F. WOODALL BENSON, N. C. JAMES E. WILSON BENSON, N. C. WILL SELL YOU A MULE, A HORSE- EVEN TWO AT A TIME If your W agon is wobbly. HE DEALS IN THORNHILL— THE BEST MADE Your crop won ' t do much without Fertilizer, ’ton can raise anything with the kind l sell POCOMOKE- the old reliable which has been tested for more than fifty years. BOOST BENSON THE ELDR1DGE COMPANY WHOLESALE GROCERS Quality — Service TO MERCHANTS ONLY SHERRILL DRUG COMPANY “The Modern Drug Store’ In this the First Annual of the Benson High School we are glad to have the opportunity to express appreciation for generous patronage of both teachers and pupils and we want to wish all connected with the school many days of happiness on the journey to Higher Education. This Drug Store always welcomes those who are preparing lives and minds for a more useful position and stands ready to assist in any way at all times. Come to see us for anything y r ou want. If it is sold in a Modern Drug Store, we have it. SERVICE with SMILES SHERRILL DRUG COMPANY “The Modern Drug Store” PHONE NO. 11 J. H. GODWIN BENSON, N. C. THE FARM SUPPLY STORE HEAVY GROCERIES, FEED STUFF, PRODUCE, HARNESS HARDWARE, PAINTS AND OILS, WAGONS, FARM IMPLEMENTS GALVANIZED ROOFING, FERTILIZER AND COTTON BUYER Office Telephone 67 Residence Telephone 93 R. C. WELLS MARKET GROCERIES “ That good Coffee makes you want two cups instead of one ” PHONE 8 BENSON, N. C. J. W. PARRISH AUTOMOBILES — GARAGE GENUINE FORD PARTS AND ACCESSORIES GAS, OIL, TIRES AND TUBES AGENT FOR HUDSON AND ESSEX AUTOMOBILES CROSLEY RADIOS See Us for Service J. W. PARRISH BENSON, N. C. 1889 1926 It is not being the oldest Merchant continuously in business in Johnston County, that makes people come to see me, but it is Fair Treatment and carrying the most up-to-date line of goods for the whole family to be found in this section and at Attractive Prices, and they will continue to come to see me because this is my line QUALITY FIRST, LAST AND ALWAYS C. T. JOHNSON Cr. R. R. and Main Sts. BENSON, N. C. J. W. WHITTENTON’S JEWELRY STORE BENSON, N. C. Established in 1895. Largest Jewelry Store in Johnson County. Where you can buy anything from a bone button to a Diamond Ring. Come to see me when in town. You are always welcome. BENSON HI WE HAVE ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU VERY MUCH THIS YEAR THANK YOU HOLDEN STUDIO WILSON, N. C. Photographers for A. C. COLLEGE ANNUAL WILSON 111 ANNUAL BENSON HI ANNUAL CLINTON HI ANNUAL MEN’S FURNISHINGS CLOTHING SHOES HATS SHIRTS LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S SHOES Phone 91 Paul D. Johnson Co, BENSON, N. C. THE HOME OF School Supplies, Electric Fixtures, China, Glass, Aluminum, Tin and Woodenware, Hardware and Lamps. Cutlery. Plenty good Candies and Toys the whole year around. We welcome you to our store. Call for what you want, we have it. W. M. SMITH CO. BENSON, N. C. A. L. Stephenson Department Store GROCERIES GENERAL MERCHANDISE and COUNTRY PRODUCE Established 1913 Phone 112 Res. Phone 68 BENSON, N. C. A MODERN SANITARY MARKET We use Hussmann Equipment A JIM VAUGHAN ELECTRIC MEAT SAW THE HOME OF GOOD THINGS TO EAT Prompt Service COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT W. P. REAVES DUNN. N. C. Miss Smith’s Studio Dunn, N. C. PHOTOGRAPHS Copies of Tin Types and Daguerreotypes KODAK FINISHING ENLARGING IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW IN READY-TO-WEAR OR MATERIALS TO BE MADE UP You will find it at HOLLAND’S Quality Shop Mrs. George Holland. Prop. BENSON, N. C. FOR 22 YEARS I have endeavored to maintain a consistent policy of GOOD GOODS, FAIR PRICES AND A SQUARE DEAL TO EVERY MAN I promise to continue this policy to all that buy their Hardware, Farming Implements, and Plumb- ing from me. J. E. WALL BENSON, N. C. OILS— GASOLINE ACCESSORIES— REPAIR WORK J. M. Britt’s Garage Benson, N. C. Give me an opportunity to tune up that lazy motor now. During the Spring and Summer you will get more pleasure in owning a car if you begin the sea- son by having it gone into, and thor- oughly inspected, and all necessary ' repairs made. Now is the best time as “A stitch in time saves nine.” J. M. BRITT We wish to express to the STUDENTS AND PATRONS D. E. MASSENGILL of the BENSON HIGH SCHOOL HEAVY AND FANCY GROCERIES our sincere appreciation of their patronage in the past, and desire to be remembered only as a busi- FEED STUFFS ALL KINDS OF FEEDS ness always willing to serve. Courteous and Friendly Service Including Alfalfa, Corn, Feed for Cows and Hogs and Laying Peacock Drug Co. Mash for Chickens Benson, N. C. BENSON, N. C. W. 0. RACKLEY SHOES, CLOTHING, HATS CAPS AND GOOD MERCHANDISE For Less Money Justice to All Benson, - - - North Carolina WANTED: One dozen pairs handcuffs to fit ninth grade boys. —MISS SADLER CHAS. JOHNSON DEALER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE COTTON and FERTILIZER Benson, N. C. BUTLER BROS. CO. Dunn, N. C. FOR HARDWARE, FURNITURE and BUILDING SUPPLIES Come and See Us Before Tou Buy WE FURNISH THE HOME WE CARRY THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED LINE OF FURNITURE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION IN THIS SECTION AND ESPECIALLY INVITE YOUR ATTENTION TO OUR BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND BED ROOM FURNITURE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANYTHING FOR YOUR HOME COME TO SEE US CASH OR LIBERAL TERMS ROSE WOODALL BENSON, N. C. . ■ - i . - - £:.-•• ... ' ■•• ' :- . ,. ■ ■■ t :;: . ■ Kl ' 1 ' • .. ' - -