Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

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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

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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

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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