Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1946 volume:

Put listed ty SENIOR CUSS BeNsoM Hi fh School 3 NS0N , A onth G KolfNA Principal ' s Message To the Senior Class of 1946: You are truly a class unique in many respects. Your class is the first to graduate under the 12 year program. Certainly this extra year of school growth and development should be of real value to you. It has been our observation that another year of maturity and growth has been a very great factor in making your class one of dependability and resourcefulness. There is no substitute for maturity and experience. You have the esteem and high regards of the faculty and student body. Your class is unique in another respect. Your graduation from high school comes at a time when the world is in the midst of change from war to peace. The problems confronting us are a challenge to our best thought and action. Truly the world is entering upon a new era. It will be your glorious privilege to share the responsibilities of this post war world. I would urge you to continue your training. Future responsibilities demand consecrated effort and thought. In saying Adieu, we would leave with you this thought from Henry Van Dyke; Four things a man must learn to do If he would keep his record true: To think without confusion clearly; To love his fellow-men sincerely; To act from honest motives purely; To trust in God and Heaven securely. Principal. DEDICATION to Miss Margaret Lassiter As a token of our love and deepest appreciation for your kindness and help which has made again our annual a reality, we, the Senior Class, wish to dedicate with admiration, devotion and sincerity, this, the third volume of The Tatler. Alma Mater For above all institutions, Ever to traditions true, Stands our noble Alma Mater, Glorious to view. For 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 the children praise thy name, Ties of love will always bind us, Ever more to sing thy fame. Faculty Miss Margaret Miss Mattie Miss Ethel Miss Leona Lassiter Gainey Hannah Sasser English Math, Latin English, French English, History Geography Mr. W. J. Barefoot Principal Miss Cecelia Miss Francis Mrs. Kate Miss Ethel Farlow Parrish Wiggins Gaitley Home Ec. Science 8th Grade 8th Grade Music Faculty Mrs. Percy Adams Mr. J. W. Whittenton Mrs. Paul Lee Grade Mother Class Guardian Grade Mother Friend of the school for over fifty years. Brenda Johnson Mascot Scott Amos Mascot SENIOR CLASS OF 1946 Class Flower: Rose Class Colors: White and Navy Blue Motto: Launched but not anchored OFFICERS President, Mae Belle Roberts Secretary, Geraldine Britt Vice President, Wilson Lee Treasurer, Alice Ehrie Lee SENIOR CLASS POEM OF ' 46 As we reach the parting hour, Joys of the past seem to fade, Our love for each other grows fonder To strengthen the friendship we ' ve made. Launched but not anchored As we complete this place in life. Faith in God and man will guide us, Onward through the perilous strife. Dreams and ambition surround us, While success seems far away, Work and friendship will get us there, No matter what the price we pay. Look once more at each dear face And remember the carefree days gone by, Lets place in our hearts the memory Of our schoolmates at the old Benson High. Gratitude overwhelms us for our loyal Teachers that have helped us to the end, Our hearts pour out to you our love For the leadership you had to extend. Praise be to our parents, our inspiration, Their care has been faithful and true, Long may we share their devotion, Parents, we love you too. Farewell to the happy days, gone by, Hello to the future and what it may bring, Unexploied world open to us all, Now we are ready to follow the gleam. Mary B. Holmes. 8 SENIORS Melba Adams 66 J ' ? Juicy Chatter box, loves fun, plays ball and dances. Eloise Benson Weise Likes to read and sleep, quite, natural and friendly. Estelle Benson Stell Studious, quite dependable. Jeneil Benson Jill Pretty black hair and white teeth, capacity for fun. Geraldine Britt Gerry Sincere, hard worker, capable, curly blond hair. Betty Jean Bryant Goofy Rarely serious, witty, black hair and blue eyes. Joyce Capps Stubs Church worker, likes singing, warm hearted. Betty Jean Denning Pat Eyes that sparkle, friendly, smiling al- ways, loves Hyson. 9 SENIORS Dorothy Dean Langdon Dot Likes to laugh, especially like a chicken, not too serious, loves parties. Alice Ehrie Lee Angel Neat, loves pretty clothes, good sport, auburn hair. Jean McLamb Porky Loves dancing and ball, never sleepy at bedtime, full of fun. HortensE McLamb Curly Witty, brown curly hair, accent from Coats, N. C. La Ruth Ennis Lake Blonde hair, tall and attractive, liked by everyone, inquisitive. Elsie Holmes Tutsie Quiet, studious, always ready to help. m Mary Holmes Cotton Top A good hand at writing poems, a good sport, lots of fun. Myrtle Johnson Dump A diamond from Ed, brilliant, a shark at French. 10 SENIORS Jewel Strickland Chicken Likes to argue, sarcastic, frank, pug nose, can be serious or lots of fun. Dorothy Watson Rag Dependable in class activities, dry wit, dark brown eyes, good to have around. Eloise Parker Weze Likes good books, likes to write letters, quiet. Margaret Vaughn Marge Sings, good, natural, accomodating. Betsy Ann Morgan Bets Cooperative in all church work, studious, ready to help anyone, good Latin student. Rebecca Ann Stephenson Becky Laughing brown eyes, dates, likes candy and ice cream. Barb ra Ann Pleasant Bob Likes Dixon ' s Cafe, chewing gum, tiny, brown wavy hair. Mae Belle Roberts Shorty Naturally brilliant, liked by faculty as well as students, loves to play the piano. u SENIORS Inez Stephenson Ump Blonde hair, quiet and friendly. Eunice Stancil Tip Dreamy look for Nevelle, likes movies and square dancing. Lavon Johnson Flabber Cleveland girls, never in class at right time, breaks speed limit on Model A. C. W. Lee, Jr. Handsome Likes Angel Face and square dancing. His pick up serves Senior Class. i V Louise Norris Peanut Little, quiet, and dependable. Daphne West Daffy Chubby, good saleslady, has a plenty of stored up energy. Sara Mae Parks Tiny Likes Model A ' s, quiet in class, likes movies, and square dancing. Annie Lois Neighbors Spitfire Soldiers and especially sailors, likes books and fruit salad. 12 SENIORS Dan Barbour One Cylinder Black Pontiac, mischievous, capable of making good grades. Billy Warren Bill Heaven in his eyes, dreads to work, good looking. Wilson Lee Mousey Likes parties, dancing, Benson drug store, always cheerful. MEMORIAL To our most beloved classmates of Benson High who left us before our Senior year to enter the services of our country, and having performed their duties well, we wish to dedicate this page to Benton Stephenson Ralph Edward Medlin Kyle Hunter Stephenson Wade McLamb 13 History of the Class of 1946 It was in September of the year 1942 that seventy-one freshmen entered Benson High, the dear place that we are about to leave as a great part of our past. We never dreamed that this name of freshman was symbolic to us at all, for we knew the older classes too well, and the yearly routine of our small but standing school. We felt of great importance, however, it was our first noticeable change in nine years of school. Our feeling of importance was never really shattered, because we were not green at all. Alas! What fate will do! Our Freshman Class had dwindled to fifty-four sopho- mores. We spent some of our most pleasant moments trying to solve algebra problems and glean a few facts from biology (doubting if we were). Whether we were really successful in our attempts is left entirely to the faculty to decide. Quite reluctantly we left, happy to think we would soon be juniors. When we returned as Juniors thirty-seven strong (Cupid had claimed some of our members), we rallied around our class and selected a group of officers, who did their duty well. Cooperation played a big part in our Junior year and our class became one. Never shall we forget the dear and pleasant memories, that were bestowed upon us. Long shall we cherish fondly the memory of our banquet, held in honor of our upper-classmates, the seniors. But perhaps the most memorable of our entire Junior year was that night on which we assembled to pay tribute to our classmates who were leaving to serve in the armed forces. We soon departed, each to his home for a three months vacation, happy to think that we should return as seniors in the following year. Standing at the portal of the opening year. Yes, this is for us, a class of thirty-five seniors, the year of all years, spelled with capital letters, too. Long did we look forward with great enthusiasm to our Senior Year and we deem ourselves very fortunate indeed as being the first class to graduate from the twelfth grade from Benson High. We foresee many hours of trials (exams) in our pathways as well as many days filled with joy and happiness. To these last months of our senior year in our reminiscences the things that characterize Benson High so well stand out in bold relief. One of our sweetest memories in after days will be that of the hours we spent together with our beloved teacher. As our Senior year is fast drawing to a close, when we, as graduates, shall receive our diplomas, our hearts are filled with joy and sadness. As we look over our past career, we regret that we could do no more than we have done to uphold the ideals of Benson High. May we prove ourselves worthy of the emblems and privileges accorded to us and may we ever remain true to our Alma Mater, going forth from dear old Benson High as typical representatives of noble man and womanhood and everything good in life. 14 Last Will and Testament STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA County of Johnston Benson High School Town of Benson We the class of ' 46, departing from this dear old building where we through these many years have gained our knowledge, declare this our last will and testament, leaving unto our successors our dearest and most beloved possessions here at Benson High School. SECTION I Article I. To our parents we leave our love and deepest appreciation for their continuous efforts in helping us to reach our goal. Article 2. To Benson High School we leave our ability to raise money in large sums and our spirit of work, cooperation, and loyalty. SECTION II Article 1. To the faculty we leave our most sincere thanks and appreciation for their co- operation and loyal sympathy during our many trials and difficulties. Article 2. To Principal Barefoot, who we could never thank enough for the great number of things he has done for us toward making this great day in our lives possible, we bequeath our gratitude in every way possible. SECTION III Article 1. We leave to the following seniors advice on how to get along with the principal and teachers. 1. Take the teacher an apple or some flowers occasionally. 2. Don ' t chew gum in certain teachers classes. 3. Do not ask the teacher if that ' s all of the assignment. 4. Don ' t be too hasty to volunteer. 5. Agree with Mr. Barefoot in all things. SECTION IV Article 1. To the next Senior Class we leave to you a wholesome and luring atmosphere along with a good school spirit. We wish you individually a life of happiness and success. Article 2. To the Sophomore Class we will and bequeath our treasured privileges ' ' to be used with care, lest they be deprived of them. Article 3. To the Freshman Class we leave our stickability to be used in helping them to become seniors. SECTION V Article 1. Individually we desire to give our virtues and talents to those who need them most and to those who will use them best; therefore, we make the following bequests: 1. Dorothy Watson leaves her cooperative and winning ways to Wilma Lee Coats. 2. Melba Adams bequeaths her care-free air and friendly disposition to Evangeline Neighbors. 3. Betty Jean Denning leaves her truthfulness to her husband to all girls who many and continue to go to school. 15 4. Jewel Strickland leaves her Constant Love Affairs to Joan Neighbors. 5. B etty Jean Bryant bequeaths her beautiful complexion to Rosalie Denning. 6. Eloise Benson leaves to Joan Benton her public speaking ability. 7. Sarah Mae Parks leaves her ability to learn to Laynelle Penny. 8. Inez Stephenson wishes for Theron Barbour to have her quiet and treasured disposition. 9. Lavon Johnson leaves his black curls to Paul Johnson, Jr. 10. Estelle Benson leaves her quietness and attentiveness to Milby Hall. 11. Annie Lois Neighbors leaves her French ability to Margaret Tart. 12. La Ruth Ennis leaves to Algene Johnson her sweet high ways. 13. Billy Warren leaves his Genius Ability to make off hand speeches, to Roy Penny. 14. Alice Ehrie Lee leaves her sharp patterns and modern wardrobe to Geraldine Wheeler. 15. Eunice Stancil hereby bequeaths her one man policy to Belly Jean Moore. 16. Myrtle Johnson leaves her knowledge of Lalin to Harmon Dixon. 17. Jean McLamb leaves her smooth temper and sportsmanship to Edna Lois Coats. 18. Louise Norris leaves her quiet and little ways to Ruth Raynor. 19. Elsie Gray Holmes leaves her sweet personality and freckles to Hazel Ennis. 20. Mae Belle Roberts leaves her height and broad mind to Jean Holmes. 21. Wilson Lee leaves his physique and book worm disposition to Theron -Barbour. 22. Daphne West leaves all her love affairs to Mary Rose Smith. 23. Barbara Ann Pleasant, little but loved, leaves her ability to drive a large school bus to Marie Coats. 24. Rebecca Ann Stephenson leaves her lasting tan and big brown eyes to Rebecca Jane Langdon. 25. Dorothy Dean Langdon wishes to leave her giggling to Betty Jo Johnson. 26. Joyce Capps wishes for Katie Stancil to have her voice to sing. 27. Margaret Vaughn says, Give my love for Uncle Sam ' s handsome soldiers to Joyce Ann Langdon. 28. Jeniel Benson leaves her long curls and constant smile to Jane Royall. 29. Hortense McLamb leaves her English ability to Eloise Pleasant. 30. C. W. Lee leaves his job to run office errands to R. T. Critcher. 31. Geraldine Britt leaves her set aside and business ways to Margaret Tart. 32. Eloise Parker leaves her job in the Five and Ten to Mildred Warren. 33. Betsy Ann Morgan leaves her Einstein brain to solve problems to J. B. Benton, Jr. 34. Dan Barbour bequeaths his knowledge of mathematics to Virginia McLamb. 35. Mary Holmes leaves her witty ways to Jackie Porter. This will is hereby witnessed and signed on December the twenty-first in the year of our Lord 1945. Dorothy Watson, Melba Adams, Testators. 16 Class Officers and Annual Staff Mae Belle Roberts President Wilson Lee Vice President and Co- Editor Geraldine Britt Secretary and, Assistant Business Manager Alice Ehrie Lee Treasurer Billy Warren Editor Betsy Ann Morgan Business Manager Senior Class Song Hail, honor, cherish Class of ' 46 Long are our distant paths Far our chosen way Hail Alma Mater Praise ever be Through all the years our hearts ' ll cling to thee. There in ' 01 Benson Hi Through these many years Thoughts linger ere we pass From these halls today And as we forward go Teachers, parents, too We carry all our love Always for you. 17 Senior Class Superlatives rrettiest girl Most courteous girl 1 X TVT T X T U I — ' T C J TVT JENIEL BENSON Eunice Stancil Most handsome boy Most courteous boy r W T 17 17 L. W . LEE Billy Warren Cutest girt Smallest girl W ft 1 —  T X  l T A Tl  1V1ELBA ADAMS Barbara Ann Pleasant Cutest boy Smallest boy l-C T T T r 4 Tl T) T TVT BILLY WARREN 1 T T C i TVT 1 T T W ILSON LEE Wittiest girl Most popular girl t-C T TirXTT7 1 x A TVT l-C T A T A TVT DEITY JEAN BRYANT l-C T T 7 fc rp 1— n T T T TVT C i l TVT DECKY oTEPHENSON Wittiest boy 71 T 7 7 popular boy 1 ITT V TVT 1 T T TVT C TVT LAVON JOHNSON l C ¥ T T T W A T T TVT BILLY WARREN Ses : dressed girl Most original girl ALICE LHRIE LEE W ( k j s - r 1 — 1 - x Tl It T - ' O MARY rlOLMES Best dressed boy original boy L. W. LEE X T 1 TVT 1 I - ' X WILSON LEE Most athletic girl 71 T 7 Neatest girl Jewel Strickland BETSY ANN MORGAN Most athletic boy 71 7 7 neatest boy Dan Barbour U x x xxr  t  x f — ' t t DILLY WARREN Most studious girl XT • 7 7 tnendliest girl Mae Belle Roberts 1 1 X  m T XT r II T 1 A TVT 1 A TVT T v TVT JJOROTHY L EAN LANGDON Most studious boy ft • 7 7 7 trienaliest boy Wilson Lee C W T IT IT L. W . LEE Best all around girl Quietest girl Myrtle Johnson X C T T ' 1 — 1 V X Tl T r C jLLSIE rlOLMES Best all around boy Quietest boy 11 TT C TVT 1 X 1 X 1 WILSON LEE L? xx T V7 l DDT AT DILLY W AKKLJN Most dignified girl Best girl sport LSTELLE BENSON vtERALDIJNE BK11I Most dignified boy Wilson Lee Wilson Lee 18 Class Prophecy As the class of ' 46 through these years has traveled, It is time for its fate to be unraveled. Melha Adams, a good all around, Has a success which cannot always be found. Eloise Benson, who was always shy, Now has a personality that money can ' t buy. Estelle Benson, who could answer your question, Is helping Dorothy Dix with her suggestions. Jill Benson always liked to stay at home, But now she ' s taking her honeymoon in Rome. Gerry Britt, always merry, Sells you ice cream, chocolate and cherry. Betty Jean Bryant, with her witty disposiiton, Is a good humorist with much recognition. Joyce Capps, who sang in the choir, Is today a singer, which was always her desire. Jean Denning had her future planned Because she couldn ' t live without her man. La Ruth Ennis, our platinum blonde, Has married a cattle mar. of whom she is very fond. Elsie Holmes, her quietness striking. Today is skilled in shorthand and typing. Very witty was Mary Holmes, Now she sings through a microphone. Myrtle Johnson who always wanted ot be a nurse, Is happy now in her own little universe. Dot Langdon, with her great ambitions, Is today, a careful dietitian. Alice Ehrie Lee was always well dressed, Now she is a teacher, clear and well stressed. Hortense McLamb with those natural curls, Now runs a kindergarten for very small girls. Jean McLamb with her nerve and courage, Gives medicine and plasma to the sick and discouraged. Betsy Ann Morgan, always a good mathematician, Is recognized now as a good musician. Lois Neighbors, as we all know, liked to read, And now she can knit with efficiency and speed. Louise Norris, always attentive, Today draws and is very inventive. Eloise Parker, small but sure, Can give you a very attractive manicure. Sarah Mae Parks, small but always seen, Has her career, and is dramatizing her dreams. Bob Pleasant, the smallest of our class, Is a designer of lawns and a consultant on grass. Mae Belle Roberts, along with her speech making, A business course she is now taking. Eunice Stancil whose thoughts were unknown, Is happily married with her future well known. Becky Stephenson, with all her dates, Can ' t decide now which to take. Inez Stephenson who was always alert, Is now modeling movie actresses ' skirts. Jewel Strickland, a success with ability, Is making a success without probability. Margaret Vaughn, always ambitious, Now writes books which are very fictitious. Now Dorothy Watson was a very sweet girl, Who now is employed as a fixer of curls. Daphne West with nursing her ambition, Today gives advice on health and nutrition. A very industrious student was Dan Barbour, Who is now a sailor with a girl in every harbor. Lavon Johnson always wanted to be a sailor free, But now he is growing peach trees. C. W. Lee, a pilot being his ambition, Today is considered a skilled optician. Wilson Lee, though glad to meetcha, Now speaks his views as a geography teacher. Billy Warren whose destiny was known. Is now a pharmacist, very well known. 19 Senior Slams Name Opinion of Self What They Want to Be What They ' re Likely to be Map RpTIp KntiprK F (IP. 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' Laimiiai .1 cdl iicri Lady Tramp Eloise Benson Attractive Coll ege Professor Kindergarten Teacher Eunice Standi Silly Married Old Maid Myrtle Johnson Old and Settled Beautician Mrs. Williams Melha Adams Groovy Saleslady Shoe String Peddler Billy Warren Second Bing Crosby Doctor Senior Next Year Jean McLamb Tomboy Nurse Mrs. Guess- Who ? 20 JUNIOR CLASS OF ' 46 Class Flower: Dogivood Class Colors: Black and Gold Class Motto: We will keep on keeping on until we succeed. CLASS OFFICERS President, Rosalie Denning Secretary-Treasurer, L. H. Parrish, III Vice President, Mary Rose Smith Sponsor, Miss Mattie Gainey CLASS POEM Always remember fellow students We should be more studious, Just remember our battle cry, Then we ' ll surely try. Laynelle Penny. CLASS ROLL Jessie Belle Barbour, J. B. Benton, Edna Lois Coats, James Vance Creech, Rosalie Denning, Harmon Dixon, Elmon Gilbert, Jessie Pearline Johnson, J. E. Johnson, Jr., Paul Daniel Johnson, Jr., 0. Charles Levinson, Geraldine Matthews, Virginia McLamb, Wilma McLamb, Henry Morgan, Ernestine Parrish, L. H. Parrish, III, Laynelle Penny, Roy Penny, Eloise Pleasant, Ermaline Register, Mary Rose Smith, Marguerite Tart, Thomas Watkins, Geraldine Wheeler, and Gene Wheeler. ABSENT: Annie Ruth Sorell and Deloris Stewart. Forward is our battle cry And we ' ll never, never stop, We ' ll keep on keeping on Until we reach the top. 22 TENTH GRADE Class Flower -.Rose Class Colors: Wine and Gold Motto: To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Class Song: God Bless America: CLASS OFFICERS President, MARGARET MoORE Secretary; Joan Neighbors Vice President, Earl Woodall Treasurer, Theron Barbour Sponsor, Miss Ethel Hannah CLASS ENROLLMENT Doris Allen, Jack Barbour, Mavis Barefoot, John Obet Blackman, W. J. Brady, Jr., Faye Byrd, E. N. Clifton, Jr., R. T. ditcher, Jinimie Farmer, Edward Glover, Jean Holmes, Theraldine Holmes, Algene Johnson, Betty W. Johnson, Bennie Jones. Joyce Ann Langdon, Rebecca Langdon, Edmund Massad. Margaret Moore, Evangeline Neighbors, Joan Neighbors, Jim Norris, Ira Pleasant, Edna E. Raynor. Ransom Raynor, Ruth Ray nor, Jimmie Rose, Kenneth Thornton, Julia Whittington, Dorothy Wilkins, Betty Bow Woodall, Earl Woodall, Billy Denning, and Milby Hall. ABSENT: Theron Barbour, Charles Coats, Betty Jo Johnson, Lessie Mae Johnson, Margaret Webb, Mae Elizabeth Denning, and Annie Ruth Martin. 24 FRESHMEN— SASSER NINTH GRADE OF ' 46 Class Flower: Violet Class Colors: Blue and Gold Class Motto: ' Out of the lowest depths there is a path to the loftiest height. CLASS OFFICERS President, Jerry Wall Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Jean Moore Vice President, Nowell Smith. Jr. Sponsor, Miss Leona Sasser CLASS ENROLLMENT Mozelle Allen, Johnnie Barefoot, Roy Bowden, Donald Capps. Oras Clifton, Wilma Lee Coats , Jimmie Gibbs, Shelton Godwin, Cecil Johnson, Isla Ruth McLamb, Dan Medlin, Betty Jean Moore, Billy Pleasant. Hazel Ruth Moore. Nowell Smith, Jr., Katie Faye Stancil, Iswaine Stephenson, Larry Stewart, Louise Stewart, Jerry Wall. ABSENT: Elton Ballinger, Eloise Blackman, Earl Hall, Christine Hudson, Tommy Johnson, David Lee, Worth Lee, Marion Norris, George Wilkins, John P. Norris and Lindell Norden. 26 FRESHMEN— FARLOW NINTH GRADE OF ' 46 Class Flower: Carnation Class Colors: Blue and Pink Class Motto: We get neither better nor norse as we grow old but more like ourselves. CLASS OFFICERS President, Naomi Lee Secretary-Treasurer, Jerry Denning Vice President, Kathleen Norris Class Sponsor, Miss Cecelia Farlow CLASS ENROLLMENT Hermie Jean Barbour, Joan Benton, Genevieve Byrd, Joan Capps, Inez Caudle, Doris Marie Creech, Marie Coats, Jane Denning. Jerrie Denning. Hazey Faye Ennis, Doris Flowers, Judie Holmes, Edna Sue Johnson, Naomi Lee, Peggy Ann Massengill, Doris Jean McLamb, Doris McLamb, Edna Norris, Kathleen Norris, Geraldine Page, Dorothy Jean Parrish, Nellie Rose Pleasant, Eleanor Porter, Jane Royall, Alvie Pearl Stewart, Pauline Stewart, Fannie Lou Surles, Marjorie Watkins, and Mildred Warren. 27 Eighth Grade Miss Frances Parrish Class Flower: Rose Colors: Blue and Gold Motto : To be rather than to seem. OFFICERS President, James Dwicht Johnson Secretary, Gladys Clifton Vice President, Marjorie Younc Treasurer, Eleanor Lambert ROLL Ruby Adams, Ann Browning, Gladys Cilfton, La Rue Coats, Ruth Godwin, La Vern Hargis, Peggy Holder, Edna Mae Johnson, Katie Johnson, Eleanor Lambert, Alma Ruth Lee, Ida Mae McLamh, Faye Neighbors, Joyce Ann Norn ' s, Rosa Lee Norris, Verline Norris, Annie Jean Partin, Lillie Mae Pollard, Jackie Porter, Mary Standi, Shirley Stephenson, Suda Tart, Willa Mae Tart, Joyce Ann Watson, Mamie Wilkins, Marjorie Young, La Rue Horton, Leon Allen, Preston Allen, De Leon Barbour, Max Barber, Lacy Byrd, J. C. Creech, Roy Gilbert, Mack Godwin, James D. Johnson, Donford Matthews, Darrell Moore, Edward Parker, George Parks, Connie Phillips, Earl Stewart, Benton White, Royce Woodall. Omaline Holland, Madie Lee Manning. Mrs. Kate Wiccins Class Flower: Rose Colors: Blue and Gold Motto: To be rather than to seem. OFFICERS President, Dorothy Hodges Secretary, Ai.ene Ennis Vice President, Jean Johnson Treasurer, Charles K. Stephenson ROLL Braxton Allen, Donald Creech, E. H. Creech, James Godwin, Kenneth Grimes, Edward Horton, Joseph Jernigan. P. B. Johnson, Shelton Lee, Thomas Lee, William Mobley, Kenneth Neighbors, Alfred Parker, Jr., Maxion Parrish, K. G. Raynor, Charles Stephenson, Bennie Tew, Billie Thornton, Gerald Young, Laveta Barbour, Margaret Byrd, Vivian Byrd, Annie Ruth Clifton, Alene Ennis, Dorothy Hodges, Jean Johnson, Sammie Jones, Edna Massad, Bonny Lynn Morgan, Helen Naylor, Marie Neighbors, Floralene Norris, Doris Parker, Elsie Penny, Betty Pollard, Helen Pleasant, Mary Stephenson, Doris Stephenson, Barbara Strickland, Eleanor Stewart, Mary L. Wilkenon, Claudia Whitman. 28 Commercial Slogans to Characterize the Seniors Miss Lassiter, 100 per cent pure. Melba Adams, So round, so firm, so fully packed. Billy Warren, Good for life. Betty Jean Bryant, Merrily we roll along. Betsy Ann Morgan, Can ' t be beat. Jewel Strickland, Jewel does it. Margaret Vaughn, Pure, gentle and mild. Jeniel Benson, They satisfy. Eunice Stancil, Care saves ware. Geraldine Britt, Duz everything. Wilson Lee, Good as the best, and better than the rest. Rebecca Ann Stephenson, At 10, 2 and 4. Betty Jean Denning, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Dorothy Watson, Good to the last drop. Daphne West, Twelve full ounces. C. W. Lee, There ' s a Ford in your future. Mae Belle Roberts, Be sure with pure. Eloise Benson, Means square deal. Estelle Benson, Pure, safe, dependable. Inez Stephenson, Smooth as velvet. La Ruth Ennis, Sun-Kist. Barbara Ann Pleasant, I ' m a keen worker for you. (J. B., Jr.) Jean McLamb, Energy by the glassful. Alice Ehrie Lee, Up to the minute. Lavon Johnson, A sweetheart in every port. Myrtle Johnson, She ' s lovely, she ' s engaged, she uses Ponds. Elsie Gray Holmes, Silence is golden. Joyce Capps, Certified to make good. Mary Holmes, Journal about town. Dorothy Dean Langdon, Tough but oh so gentle. Hortense McLamb, An O.K. that counts. Lois Neighbors, Live and learn. Louise Norris, It ' s bite size. Eloise Parker, On the spot. Sara Mae Parks, A little goes so far. Dan Barbour, An old southern custom. 30 i THE NATIONAL BETA CLUB Purpose of the national organization: To promote the ideals of honesty, service, and leadership among the high school students of America, to reward meritorious achievement, and to encourage and assist students to continue their education after high school graduation. Requirements for membership: Character, scholarship, leadership, and achievement. Colors: Old Gold and Black Motto: Ducamus alus serviendo — Let us lead by serving others. LOCAL OFFICERS President, Gerry Britt Secretary, Dorothy Watson Vice President, Wilson Lee Treasurer, Alice Ehrie Lee Sponsor, Miss Ethel Hannah MEMBERS First row, left to right: Jewel Strickland, Eloise Parker, Eloise Pleasant, Alice Ehrie Lee, and Jean McLamb. Second row: Gerry Wheeler, Betsy Ann Morgan, Gerry Britt, Margaret Vaughn, and Melha Adams. Third row: Dorothy Watson, Miss Ethel Hannah, Henry Morgan, Wilson Lee, L. H. Parrish, III, Mary Rose Smith, and Daphne West. Absent from picture: Annie Ruth Sorrell, and Barbara Ann Pleasant. 32 4-H CLUB Club Motto: To make the best better. OFFICERS President, W. J. Brady, Jr. Vice President, Billy Denning Secretary-Treasurer, Eloise Pleasant First row, left to right: Rosalie Denning, Eloise Pleasant, Jewel Strickland, Melba Adams, Dorthy Watson, Dorothy Jean Parrish, Geraldine Page, and Nellie Rose Pleasant. Second roiv: Dorothy Dean Langdon, Daphne West, La Ruth Ennis, Elsie Penny, Betty Pollard, Genevieve Byrd, Edna Massey, and Hortense McLamb. Third row: Lacy Byrd, W. J. Brady, Jr., Barbara Ann Strickland, C. W. Lee, Dan Barbour, and Lavela Barbour. Fourth row: Donald Creech, Edward Glover, Leon Allen, Earl Woodall, Alfred Parker, Jr., Billy Denning, Max Barbour, Charles Kay Stephenson, and E. H. Creeech. 33 MUSIC CLASS t E f Teacher, Miss Ethel Gaitley ' There is something deep and good in melody, for body and soul go strangely together. — Carlyle. Rachel Lee Barbour, John Barefoot, Kenneth Johnson, Eleanor Stewart, Betty Jo Bowden, Le Roy Johnson, Sarah Whittington, Iswaine Stephenson, Gwendolyn Johnson, Billy Ray Johnson, Joyce Ann Bailey, Bobby Langdon, Clifton Whitman, Barbara Jean Woodlief, Werneth Rose Stephenson, Sara Ellen Whittington, Vivian E. Byrd, Faye Neighbors, Dixie Neighbors, Donnie Ellen Stephenson, Doris Jean McLamb, Judie Holmes, Ida Mae McLamb, Vera Vaughn, Margaret Vaughn, Helen Jane Pleasant, Geraldine Clayton, Floreed Johnson, Daphne West, Sanimie Jones, Elsie Holmes, Joyce Ann Watson, Bonny Lynn Morgan, Betsy Ann Morgan, Joyce Capps, Eleanor Porter, Patricia Gregory, Nellie Rose Pleasant, Maureen Barbour, Owen Hall, Randall Overby, Sallie Lou Byrd, Annie Lou Coats, Annie Mae Barefoot, James Dwight Johnson, Annie Elizabeth Critcher, and Rose Marie Barbour. 34 BASKETBALL TEAMS H| 1 — 1 j- 1 m 1 _ I 1 1 : L_ ! i — L L. 1 Motto: A quitter never wins, and a winner never quits ' ' BOYS TEAM: Charles Levinson Captain, Paul Johnson, Jr., Harmon Dixon. Larry Stewart, Roy Bowden r u n fe un Stephenson, E. H. Creech, Nowell Smith, Jr., Darrell Moore. 3 BfJWden - Coach, D. H. Parker. GIRLS TEAM: Edna Coats. Captain, Wilma Coats, Jean McLamb, Jewel Strickland, Melba Adam, Tean Holmes, Alice Ehne Lee, Betty W. Johnson, Ruth Raynor, Dorothy Watson. ' 35 SNAPSHOTS Weath Melba Adams — Breezy Estelle Benson — Settled Eloise Benson — Dry Jeniel Benson — Frosty Geraldine Britt — Icy Betty Jean Bryant — Hail Joyce Capps — Cool Betty Jean Denning — Sunny La Ruth Ennis — Dusty Elsie Holmes- -Mild Mary Holmes — Hot Myrtle Johnson — Misty Dorothy Dean Langdon — Hurricane Alice Ehrie Lee — Warm Jean MeLamb — Changeable Hortense McLamb — Cloudy Betsy Ann Morgan — Storm Lois Neighbors — Deiv Report Louise Norris — Rainy Eloise Parker — Fair Sarah Mae Parks — Windy Barbara Ann Pleasant — Pleasant Mae Belle Roberts — Agreeable Eunice Slancil — Threatening Rebecca Ann Stephenson — Unsettled Inez Stephenson — Eclipse Dan Barbour — Typhoon Lavon Johnson — Cyclone C. W. Lee — Thunder Wilson Lee — Sleet Billy Warren — Foggy Jewel Strickland — Tornado Margaret Vaughn — Snowy Dorothy Watson — Unchangeable Daphne West — Blustry Just I] A Crowd not gathering around Warren ' s Drug Store after school. Miss Farlow ' s science class paying attention. Lavon Johnson without a permanent. Billy Warren having up his homework. One day in science class without any chewing gum and candy. Jean McLamb and Melba Adams not being late for school. Betty Jean Bryant without bumps. Mr. Barefoot not giving Jeniel Benson an oral report. Rebecca Ann Stephenson staying at home one night. The whole senior class as studious as Mae Belle Roberts. Everyone passing a Latin or French Test. Betsy Ann Morgan not giving her opinion on anything that comes up before the class. igine: Alice Ehrie Lee without pretty clothes. Jewel Strickland not sleeping on class. Wilson Lee dating Estelle Benson. Miss Lassiter exploding in the Senior Class. Joyce Capps not waiting for bus 15 to leave. Gerry Britt not looking after the Senior Class business affairs. Dan and Lavon filling out their bus reports before Eng- lish Class. Mr. Barefoot not cracking a joke. The Senior Class disagreeing. Daphne West walking to school. Dorothy Watson on the day C. D. comes home. This Annual being completed. 37 t SNAPSHOTS Our Sincere Wishes For a Successful Future for the Graduating Class of Benson High School ' 46 and for those of the coming years. • MEDLIN and DORMAN Inc. HARDWARE : GROCERIES : FEED FERTILIZER : COTTON FARM IMPLEMENTS : BUILDING SUPPLIES IF WE CAN HELP YOU — CALL ON US Congratulations! For Your Shop the Self-Serve Entertainment Way and Save Smith ' s Self Service Princess Theatre HVFRRY U ViLiIXD I FUNERAL HOME D. W. PARRISH TELEPHONE NO. 259-1 Owner of Ambulance Service Day and Night PHONE 2201 Parrish Motor Company Ford Dealership Parrish Oil Company Pure Oil Jobbers Parrish Electric Store Westinghouse Electric Appliances MACK OVERBY Funeral Director 1 have been in business for thirty years. If you like our Service and the New 1946 Ford, please continue to come to see us. Benson Drug Company The Rexall Drug Store Drugs - Drug Sundries Hospital Supplies Candy and Fountain Service Prescriptions C. M. BLACKMAN GROCERIES Country Produce When in Benson meet your friends at C. M. Blackman ' s . . . the home of high quality Groceries, Feeds, Seeds, and Fertilizers. OUR MOTTO: Quality First, Last, and Always PHONE 222-1 C. M. BLACKMAN Com nlimantx or Cagle ' s Groceries and Market BANNER MOTOR CO. SALES and SERVICE Plinno 9091 BENSON, N. C. PITTSBURGH PAINTS HARDWARE : GROCERIES BUILDERS ' HARDWARE RUBBER BELTING Ryals Brothers and Barnes Compliments of C. R. BRITT The Plumber ACME CLEANERS Caretakers of Clothes Press While U Wait PHONE 234-1 D. H. PARKER Heavy and Fancy Groceries Feeds and Seeds Machine Work Bearing Turning Welding - Painting - Body Work Lambert ' s Auto Service Auto Repairs Our Specialty R. D. Lambert, Owner Phone 321-6 Benson, N. C. Comnliment? of PEACOCK DRUG COMPANY BENSON, N. C. EDGAR A. JOHNSON Jeweler Best Quality and Values in Diamonds - Watches - Jewelery Watch Repairing Engraving J. F. WOODALL Merchant BENSON, N. C. Neta ' s Gift Shop Gifts - - Sportwear Children ' s Wear Lingerie ROSE COMPANY COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS Frigidaire Electrical Appliances Philco - Zenith Radios Easy Washers MODERN FUNERAL HOME DEPENDABLE SERVICE Ambulance Service Day or Night Phone 263-1 or 263-2 BENSON, N. C. Congratulations to the Seniors HAROLD MEDLIN ' S Electrical Appliances and Radios SALES and SERVICE Best Wishes to Our Young Friends from the Old Reliable Store Jake Greenthal Compliments of BENSON CAFE Darius Raynor, Proprietor BENSON, N. C. E.V. McLamb Wholesale and Retail G. M. FEED, BREAKFAST BELL and DIAMOND FLOUR HAY . . . HEAVY and FANCY GROCERIES All Types of Hardivare BENSON, N. C. Store Phone Res. Phone 2891 2126 Benson Poultry and Produce Co. Benson Sea Food Market We Dress Fish A. G. Parker Benson N C Your Friendly Store GEORGE MASSAD mwm m ■ X VJ Im I T 1 % M mm AND CO. Compliments of P. B. JOHNSON FULL LINE GROCERIES and AND CO. k i C A TC MEATS PHONE 2311 BENSON, N. C. Compliments of ABDALLA ' S Benson ' s Newest Store Wishing the Seniors the Best of Success And When You Think of Something to Wear THINK OF KELLY ' S KELLY ' S DEPT. STORE Benson ' s Shopping Center 4 AUTOGRAPHS 4U AUTOGRAPHS i