Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

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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

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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

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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.