Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

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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

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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

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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