Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1948 volume:

THE TATLER 194$ VOLUME FIVE Published by THE SENIOR CLASS of the BENSON HIGH SCHOOL BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA FOREWORD In preserving the memories of our school days in this fifth volume of The Tatler, we wish to extend the tradition of its title to the forth- coming graduates. The tattler (tatler), a bird, is any of certain slender, long-billed birds; who is especially noted for its loud notes and idle chatter. This symbol designates our title well. To our teacher, Miss Catherine Pearson, for her kindness and cooperation in helping to make this annual possible, we dedicate this Volume V of The Tatler. $ 3 ] - CLASS ( Original music by United firm by friendship ties, This we hope shall never die. For our ship is anchored high, Here in Dear Old Benson High. March onward class of ' 48 Your future lies beyond this gate, Here we tell of all our aims That in life we want to claim. SONG Joan Neighbors) And through these halls we tread no more, As we did in days of yore, We will still remember you Parents, dear and teachers, too. And though our paths be far apart We ever shall be joined in heart Always will our thoughts be here: With old Alma Mater dear. Rebecca Langdon -% 4 J - FACULTY Mr. W. J. Barefoot Principal Miss Catherine Pearson Seniors Miss Mattie Gainey Juniors Mrs. Owen Willis Sophomores Mr. Mitchell Nance Freshmen Mrs. Shaw Fish Freshmen Mrs. Kate G. Wiggins Eighth Grade Mrs. James W. Weeks Eighth Grade Miss Ethel Gaitley Music ™$ 5 }3s PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE The class of 1948 is to be congratulated for having achieved a spirit of unity and cooperation. You have truly been a class of dem- ocratic action. Your many class decisions have been made after all the facts have been considered, all the various views expressed and action taken. You have been willing to abide by the will of the majority. This is truly the democratic and American way of life. This class has been one of dependability and loyalty. You have been a group filled with high ideals and the determination to attain those ideals in the proper manner; hard work and persistence. You are completing your high school career at a time when our people need to have the true values of our civilization and our American way of life re-emphasized. The things which have made this country great are the worth of the individual, honest work and the great liberties found in our Bill of Rights. It will be your great opportunity to revitalize these great virtues of our nation. With our great liberties and opportunities there are an equal num- ber of duties and responsibilities. Let us never forget, that with every privilege and right there is a corresponding duty and respon- sibility. Sometimes, we are prone to place too much emphasis upon our rights without the full realization of the fact that we are not worthy of rights and privileges, unless we are willing to assume the duties and responsibilities which make our rights effective. It is my earnest hope that you will carry with you from this school high ideals of service for God and your fellowman. Duty is the Sublimest Word in the English Language William J. Barefoot, Principal - ( 7 fa- SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to Rirht: Joyce Langdon Secretary Aubrey Hardee Vice-President Billy Denning President Earl Woodall Treasurer Class Colors: Green and White Class Flower: Red Rose Class Motto: Our Ship is Anchored in God; We Cannot Fail. - { 8 ¥ SENIORS Jack Barbour Sandy Bus Driver 3, 4; 4-H Club 1. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Faye Byrd Mickey 4-H Club 1, 2; Plays 2, 3; Softball, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Annual 4. Give me pep or give me death. Lois Brady Pinkie Cheer Leader 4; School Paper 4; An- nual 4; Beta Club 4. Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat;, and, therefore, let ' s be merry. ' ' W. J. Brady, Jr. Jay 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4. You fcnotf say just what I think, and nothing more nor less. Mavis Barefoot Mag 4-H Club 1; Play 3. A kind and gentle heart she has; To comfort friend and foe. R. T. Critcher Cricket 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Plays 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4. In his popularity he will become more powerful than power itself. Billy Denning Creeper 4-H Club I, 2, 3, 4 (President); Class Officer 3, 4; Bus Driver 4. No coward ' s soul is mine; No trembler in the world ' s storm- troubled sphere. Jerry Ennis Skin 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Veteran. Every addition to true knowledge is an addition to human power { 9 )§ - SENIORS Milby Hall Sir Milby Baseball 3; Plays 3, 4. Leave silence to the saints; I am but human. Aubrey Hardee Andy Annual 4; Class Officer 4; Bus Driver 4; Baseball 3, 4; Veteran 4; Play 4; Glee Club 1, 2; 4-H Club 1, 2. I am master of my own soul. Jean Holmes Jeanie 4-H Club 1; Plays 3, 4; Annual 4; Softball 3. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Algene Johnson Al 4H Club 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Plays 3, 4; Class Poet 3, 4; Soft Ball 1; Beta Club 3, 4. Life is a jest, and all things show it; I thought so once, and now I know it. Betty Wilson Johnson Bet Beta Club 3, 4; Plays 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Basketball 2, 4; Annual 4; Cheer Leader 3. I pin my fate to no man ' s sleeve. Have I not two eyes of my own? Lessie Mae Johnson Babe 4-H Club 1, 2; Play 1; Softball 1. Good humor is the clear blue sky of her soul. ' ' Bennie Jones Louie Basketball 1; Beta Club 3, 4; Base- ball 1, 2, 3; Plays 2, 4; Annual 4. To play the game for all there ' s in it, To play the game and play to win it. Joyce Langdon Juicy 4-H Club 1, 2; Softball 3, 4; Class Officer 4; Marshal 3; Annual 4. Those about her shall read the perfect ways of honor. 4{ 10 SENIORS Rebecca Langdon Becky ' ' 4-H Club 1, 3; Annual 4; Beta Club 3, 4. Let me fail in trying to do some- thing, Rather than sit still and do noth- Annie Ruth Martin 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2. Rare compound of quality, noble and true, A plenty of wit and good sense, too. Edmond Massad Ed Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Marshal 3; Annual 4. A big heart always wishing to do right and to be friends with every- body. Margaret Moore Pete Class Officer 2; Marshal 3; Softball 3, 4; 4-H Club 1; Annual 4 (editor- in-chief); Bus Driver 3, 4; Plays 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4. A sunshine heart, a soul for song, Love for hate, and right for wrong. EvANGLENE NEIGHBOURS Van 4-H Club 1; Beta Club 3, 4; Marshal 3; Annual 4; Plays 4; Basketball 4; Softball 3, 4. Mingle a little folly with your wis- dom; A little nonsense now and then is pleasant. Joan Neighbors Joannie Class Officer 2, 3; Annual 4; Marshal 3 (chief); Play 3; Beta Club 3, 4. I opened the doors of my heart, And, behold, there was music within. Jim Norris Slim 4-H Club 1, 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Play 2. The way to have a friend to to be Ira Pleasant Bill 4-H Club 1, 2; Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; Play 3. Too low they build who build beneath the stars. { 11 fr- SENIORS -4{ 12 Louise Pollard Lou Basketball 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Plays 2, 3. If my heart were not light, I would die. Ransom Raynor Son Plays 3, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Annual 4. Happy am I, from care I ' m free; Why can ' t they all he contented like me. Jimmy Rose Woody Beta Club 3, 4; School Paper 4; An- nual 4; Marshal 3; Play 4. When he will, he will, And you may depend on it. Ethel Thornton Butch 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2. Long may we search before we find a heart so gentle and so kind. Kenneth Thornton Kenny Play 3; Bus Driver 3, 4. I ' ll be gay, happy, and free; I ' ll be sorry for nobody. Julia Whittington Ju 4-H Club 1; Beta Club 3, 4; Plays 3, 4; Annual 4. She is gentle, she is shy; But she has mischief in her eye. Earl Woodall Clem ' ' 4-H Club 4; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Bus Driver 3, 4. Not too serious, not too gay, but a rare good fellow when it comes to play. Dorothy Stephenson Dot Basketball 1; Softball 1, 2; Glee Club 1. Here ' s to a girl with a heart and a smile; That makes the bubble of life worthwhile. JO- THE TATLER STAFF Seated — Left to Right: Lois Brady, Art Editor; Ransom Raynor, Sports Editor; Margaret Moore, Editor-in-Chief; Algene Johnson, Associate Editor; Betty Wilson Johnson, Assistant Advertising Manager. Standing — Left to Right: Bennie Jones, Circulation Manager; Aubrey Hardee, Busi- ness Manager; Miss Pearson, Sponsor; Edmond Massad, Assistant Advertising Man- ager; Jimmie Rose, Advertising Manager. Not Pictured: W. J. Brady, Jr., who designed the cuts for the engravings. - { 13 } •- SENIOR PLAY AM I INTRUDING CAST: Mrs. Hastings Housekeeper Julia Whittington Blair Hoover The Adventurer Aubrey Hardee Earnest Rathburn Jane ' s Secretary Jimmy Rose Marjory Yare Elder Daughter Evanglene Neighbours Dickie Waldron A Romanticist Ransom Raynor Mona The Maid Algene Johnson Horace Vare The Father Bennie Jones Violet Vare Younger Daughter Betty W. Johnson Peter Devoted to Vi R. T. Critcher Dora A Friend of Vi ' s Jean Holmes Gerald Mays Jerry from Sage Creek Milby Hall Jane Vare ' s Niece Margaret Moore STAGE: Lois Brady, W. J. Brady, Jr., Louise Pollard. USHERS: Joyce Langdon. Faye Byrd, Billy Denning, Jerry Ennis. TICKETS: Edmond Massad, Earl Woodall, Jim Norris, Ira Pleasant, Mavis Barefoot, Ethel Thornton, Lessie Mae Johnson, Dorothy Stephenson. MUSIC: Rebecca Langdon, Joan Neighbors. PROGRAMS: Lois Brady, Jimmie Rose. 4 14 }§=- 4{ IP IP- CLASS HISTORY It was in September of the year nineteen hundred and forty-four that forty-eight freshmen entered Benson High School. As we trod these halls of learning, we felt of great importance because it was our first noticeable change in nine years of school. Such a complete change baffled us about when and where to go. We discovered the enormous volume of work to be done along with such intricate subjects as algebra, Latin and French. Behold! Fate takes a hand. Our freshman class had dwindled to forty-three Sophomores. As the service of our country had called some of our classmates, we deeply missed their familiar faces. That year we completed our second year of algebra. Whether we suc- cessfully mastered that subject is left entirely up to the teacher to decide. The social event of the year was the entertaining of the Seniors by our class at William ' s Lake. We returned as Juniors thirty-six strong, taking leading parts in all school activities, with one more round of the ladder to climb. Cooperation played a big part in our Junior year, and never shall we forget the dear and pleasant memories that were bestowed upon us. Fondly shall we always cherish the memory of our banquet, held in honor of the Seniors. Our Junior play, The Juke Box, was one of the highlights of the year. Not at the top but still climbing. We could hardly wait to be dignified Seniors, when we departed, each to his own home, for a three-month vacation. Our Senior year began with a full program of activity. Our class had a desire to uphold the standard of the school, to further our own personal attainments, and to enrich our lives and the lives of others by striving for higher ideals. While we may have fallen short of this goal at times, the majority wished for an inspiration to the remainder of the student body. Stunt night, sponsored by both Junior and Senior classes was a tremendous success. The production of the Senior play, Am I Intruding, was enjoyed immensely by the cast. In reviewing out- standing accomplishments of our Senior year, we claim many happy, worthwhile experiences. After graduation when each of us goes out into this complex world of nationalisms, involved foreign relations, mutual distrust or mis- understandings, there is one thing of which we can be very certain — the world in which we shall live in years to come will be quite different from the one which we have known in the past. Jean Holmes evanglene neighbours CLASS OF ' 48 The Senior Class of ' 48 Must soon part you know, But in each and every Senior heart They hate to go. Because they have all learned To love and honor, Dear old Benson High; Cherish of her, shall never die. For years they have all been classmates, Their friendship is valued; very dear; And their merry years spent together Shall linger throughout the coming years. But for twelve long years They have struggled, To finally have reached the goal. So now they must part From this dear school house of old. Algene Johnson - { 17 fc- CLASS PROPHECY Here it is the summer of 1955 and the Senior Class of 1948 seems to be gathered on the campus; they are having a reunion at dear ole ' Benson High School. It seems that someone is drawing the attention of the whole crowd I must find out who it is. Approaching the crowd I meet Jim Norris and Ira Pleasant. They are partners in a very successful law firm in New York City. Just imagine who their secretary is? Mavis Bare- foot. Mavis tells me she hasn ' t decided which one ' s diamond to accept. There is such a crowd of people. All of the faces seem familiar. Here is a very cute couple. Why it is Faye Byrd and her husband. Joan Neighbors tells me that she is now playing with the New York Symphony Orchestra and the gentleman with her is her husband. He is the conductor of the orchestra. Someone is coming this way. Dear me, it is Joyce Langdon with a gentleman from Cleveland, Ohio. What is that light? Joyce ' s dia- mond. They are to be married soon and will live in Hollywood where Joyce owns a dress shop. Margaret Moore is a very success- ful Powers Model. As usual she seems to be surrounded by young men. Milby Hall, a surgeon at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, seems to be trying to persuade her to give him her hand. It seems that Jerry Ennis, a County Farm Agent in Tennessee, and Earl Woodall, a Presbyterian minister in Georgia, have given up hope in trying to win Margaret ' s favor. A uniform draws my attention and as I draw nearer I find it is Kenneth Thornton, who is in the Naval Air Corps. He has just completed an extended trip around the world. Algene Johnson and Evanglene Neighbours are Air Line Hostesses. They have just returned from China. Passing by is Dorothy Stephenson and her husband. Remember she led the way for our class at the matri- monial bureau. 4{ 18 CLASS PROPHECY (Continued) Well, what is Annie Ruth Martin wearing on her head? Oh, I see now, it is a hat of her own designing. She owns a Millinery Shop in Raleigh. Aubrey Hardee tells me he is the president of the Electrical Wholesale Company in Chicago. His secretaries are Ethel Thornton and Lessie Mae Johnson. W. J. Brady is a well known electrical engineer in Washington, D. C. Lois Brady will be broad- casting Benson ' s fame as she takes Jo Stafford ' s place on the Chesterfield Supper Club. Ransom Raynor is practicing dentistry in Dunn. Louise Pollard has found success at the Walter Reed Hos- pital. I guess I will never see what is causing such a large crowd because Jack Barbour is telling me about his triumph as a heavyweight boxer. Yes, that is really his occupation. Rebecca Langdon didn ' t go far from home. She is teaching fifth grade at Coats. Who is that directing traffic on the corner? Why it is R. T. Critcher, who is a very well known patrolman. There are others in the class who stayed near Benson. Bennie Jones owns the most up-to-date and modern garage in this part of the State. Edmond Massad owns a chain of grocery stores in the South. Jimmie Rose is the owner of a bigger and better Rose Company. Truck farming in this section has advanced greatly under the leadership of Billy Denning. Jean Holmes, who is inviting the class to her estate over near Erwin, must have forsaken the sailor. Your roving reporter, Julia Whittington, is the editor of the foremost style magazine in America, Seventeen. Now I see what is drawing the crowd. Betty Wilson Johnson, the great dramatic actress, is doing her usual good job of entertaining the crowd. Julia Whittington -4 19 )P THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT North Carolina Johnston County Benson High School We, the Seniors of Benson High School, being of sound mind and memory, realizing our superiority over all other classes and that our school days are numbered and wishing to leave some of our excellent traits and talents with our under-classmen and to our school, do hereby make, publish, and declare this as our last will and testament. Section I Article I. To our parents we leave our love and deepest appreciation for helping us reach this goal for which we have so long worked. Article II. To Benson High School we leave our leadership and cooperation as an example to follow. Section II Article I. To the faculty we, the Seniors, just leave. Article II. To the Principal, Mr. Barefoot, we leave the new volume of the French Book III, composed by the French Class. Section III Article I. To the next Senior Class we leave a Grade A classroom to be used with great care. Article II. To the Sophomore Class we leave an ample amount of good, com- mon judgment for their use. Article III. To the Freshman Class we leave the stepping stones to this goal, Seniority, steady and firm. Section IV Article I. 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 Item I. Joan Neighbors leaves her boisterous ways to Nellie Bose Pleasant. Item II. Algene Johnson wills her flirtatious ways to E. H. Creech. Item III. Jean Holmes leaves her faithfulness to a certain sailor to Dorothy Jean Parrish. Item IV. Evangeline Neighbours wills her wide vocabulary to Jake Young. Item V. To Vivian Byrd goes Mavis Barefoot ' s date book with one page left. Item VI. Bennie Jones leaves his grumbling disposition to Verlene Norris. Item VII. B. T. Critcher leaves to Joan Benton his friendly ways. Item VIII. Bebecca Langdon wills her voice to Emil Massad. Item IX. Bansom Baynor leaves his ability to play basketball to George Wilkins. 20 fa- THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT (Continued) Item X. Joyce Langdon leaves her long hair and height to Linda Johnson. Item XI. W. J. Brady leaves Judie Holmes in the care of Charles Kay Stephenson. Item XII. Betty Wilson Johnson wills her love and leave policy to Hazel Ennis. Item XIII. Faye Byrd leaves her swinging walk to K. G. Raynor. Item XIV. Milby Hall leaves his funny jokes for Bonny Lynn Morgan to ponder over. Item XV. Jim Norris wills his curly hair to Wilma Lee Coats. Item XVI. Aubrey Hardee wills his management of affairs to Joan Capps Item XVII. Billy Denning transfers his rattletrap school bus to Nowell Smith, Jr. Item XVIII. Ethel Thornton leaves her short blonde hair to Jane Royal. Item XIX. Dorothy Stephenson wills her ability to speak French to Mil- dred Warren. Item XX. Louise Pollard leaves her carefree ways to Fannie Lou Surles. Item XXI. Annie Ruth Martin leaves her calm temper to Betty Jo Johnson. Item XXII. Lois Brady leaves her office work to Preston Allen. Item XXIII. Earl Woodall leaves his public speaking ability to James Godwin. Item XXIV. Julia Whittington leaves her favorite hangout, Butler ' s, to Lacy Byrd. Item XXV. Jerry Ennis leaves his courteous disposition to Jimmy Gibbs. Item XXIV. Lessie Mae Johnson leaves Hoyle ' s Business to those who wish to enter. Item XXVII. Jack Barbour leaves his pestering ways to Jerry Wall. Item XXVIII. Kenneth Thornton transfers his battered-up Chevrolet to his brother, Billy. Item XXIX. Jimmie Rose leaves his undertaking business to Edna Massad. Item XXX. Ira Pleasant leaves his loud shirts to Benton White. Item XXXI. Margaret Moore leaves her pleasing personality to Marjorie Young. Item XXXII. Edmond Massad leaves his cooperative ways to Barbara Strickland. This, the twenty-eighth day of May in the year of our Lord, 1948, Benson High School, to be their last will and testament. In their presence and at their request and in the presence of one another, we do hereby affix our names as witnesses thereto. WITNESSES: Miss Catherine Pearson Mitchell A. Nance Faye Byrd, Testator. -H§f 21 fr- SENIOR SUPERLATIVES BIGGEST GRUMBLER BEST DRESSED MOST ATHLETIC Algene Johnson Joan Neighbors Betty W. Johnson Bennie Jones Milby Hall Ransom Raynor MOST STUDIOUS BIGGEST FLIRT BEST PERSONALITY Joan Neighbors Algene Johnson Margaret Moore Jerry Ennis Bennie Jones W. J. Brady, Jr. 4{ 22 } - SENIOR SUPERLATIVES MOST POPULAR CUTEST MOST ORIGINAL Lois Brady Billy Denning Jean Holmes R. T. Critcher Lois Brady W. J. Brady, Jr. - { 23 } - GRADE PARENTS Mrs. W. J. Brady, Sr. Mr. F. G. Brady Mrs. Z. B. Langdon - 4 24 }• ■ -4 25 fr- JUNIOR CLASS if OFFICERS Left to Right: Jimmie Gibbs Vice-President Jane Royal Treasurer Judie Holmes Secretary Jerry Wall President Class Colors: Maroon and Gold Class Flower: Rose Class Motto: Cooperation -4 26 ) ■- JUNIORS Mozelle Allen Hermie Jean Barbour Joan Benton Genevieve Byrd Donald Capps Joan Capps Oras Clifton Wilma Lee Coats Doris Creech Jane Denning - { 27 - 4{ 28 JUNIORS Edna Sue Johnson Esther Keen David Lee Worth Lee Peggy Massengill Dan Medlin Daisy Belle Miller Doris Jean McLamb Doris Jean McLamb Isla Ruth McLamb -4 29 JUNIORS -4{ 30 fp- JUNIORS Pauline Stewart Larry Stewart Iswaine Stephenson Nowell Smith, Jr. Fannie Lou Surles Jerry Wall Mildred Warren Marjorie Watkins George Wilkins - { 3 .1 fe- THE STUDENT STAFFS Miss Gainey Sponsor Mr. Nance Typist Seated — Left to Right: Jane Royal, Jimmie Gibbs, Joan Benton, Lois Brady, Mildred Warren, Nowell Smith, Jr., Jerry Wall, Iswaine Stephenson. Standing — Left to Right: Phyllis Duke, Wilma Coats, Isla Ruth McLamb, Daisy Belle Miller, Jean Barbour, Eleanor Porter, Doris Jean McLamb, Dan Medlin, Shelton Godwin, Richard Bonner, Donald Capps, Miss Gainey, Mr. Nance, Jimmie Rose, George Wilkins. -4{ 32 First Row — Left to Right: Second Row: Ruby Adams Donald Creech DeLeon Barbour E. H. Creech, Jr. Laveta Barbour Gloria Evans Vivian Byrd James Godwin Annie Ruth Clifton Dorothy Hodges Gladys Clifton Peggy Holder Third Row: Edna Mae Johnson James Dwight Johnson Jean Johnson Katie Mae Johnson P. B. Johnson, Jr. -4{ 33 J - SOPHOMORES First Row — Left to Right: Thomas Lee Madie Lee Manning Edna Massad Willa Dean Matthews Darrell Moore Bonny Lynn Morgan Second Row: Ida Mae McLamb Helen Naylor Faye Neighbors Kenneth Neighbors Marie Neighbours Floralene Norris Third Row: Joyce Ann Norris Verlene Norris Alfred Parker, Jr. Doris Parker -4$ Si fa- SOPHOMORES V isi I A— Kgv ill 1 First Row — Left to Right: Elsie Penny Connie Phillips Jackie Porter K. G. Raynor Mary Stancil Charles Kay Stephenson Second Row: Eleanor Stewart Barrara Ann Strickland Billie Thornton Joyce Ann Watson Benton White Mary Lee Wilkerson Third Row: Mamie Wilkins Bosemond Woodall Boyce Woodall Marjorie Young 4 35 FRESHMAN-BOYS OFFICERS Billy Barefoot President Preston Allen Vice-President Percy Wilkins Secretary John Brady Treasurer First Row — Left to Right: Bobby Stewart, John Brady, Billy Barefoot, Preston Allen, Percy Wilkins, Shelton Raynor. Second Row: Junior Matthews, Doane Johnson, Lynwood Stevens, Jake Young, John Dailey Kernodle, Roy Tart, Rayvon Ennis. Third Row: Clyde Proctor, Max Barbour, Emil Massad, Sherrill Sorrell, Charles Gilbert, Edward Parker, Robert Stewart. Fourth Row: Richard Bonner, Edward Surles, Arnold Capps, Dennis Woodall, James R. McLamb, Walter Godwin. Fifth Row: Roy Gilbert, Mr. Nance, Sponsor; Lacy Byrd, Edward Horton. Not Pictured: Kenneth Grimes, Donford Matthews, Raymond Register, Merwyn Barbour. { 36 FRESHMAN-GIRLS OFFICERS Myra Benson President Genevieve Thornton Vice-President Bohbie Porter Secretary Louise Stevens Treasurer Mrs. Shaw Fish Sponsor First Row — Left to Right: Bobbie Porter, Genevieve Thornton, Myra Benson, Louise Stevens, Lois Barefoot, Shirley Whittington, Jessie Ruth Hardee. Second Row: Janice Gaskins, Kay Ryals, Sarah Whittington, Mildred Barbour, Ellen Joyce Neighbours, Lourise Dixon. Third Row: Jackie Norris, Thurma Evans, Edna Earle Mobley, Agnes Sutton, Katie Sutton, Katie Holland, Marjorie Dorman, Edna Mae Adams. Fourth Row: Vera Vaughn, Annie Lee Stewart, Joyce Ann Bailey, Gerry McGee, Rachel Stewart, Elsie Wheeler. Fifth Row — Center Back: Geralene Clayton, Rachel Barbour. -4 37 fa- EIGHTH GRADE Mrs. James W. Weeks — Sponsor CLASS OFFICERS Della Brady President Betty Lou Bell Secretary Jean Clifton Vice-President Jacquline Blackman ....Treasurer Class Motto: Class Colors: Blue and White Class Flower: Violet Don ' t put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Doris Jean Allen J. R. Allen Betty Lou Bell Jacquelin Blackman Joseph Boyette Della Brady Jean Clifton Peggy Vann Coats Linwood Cobb Rose Marie Dixon Billy Bryan Gaskins Howard Gibbs Sarah Godwin Annie Lou Norris CLASS ROLL Verah Godwin Kenneth Hall Vennie Rose Hardee Effie Delia Johnson Frank Johnson Janice Langdon Rayford G. Lee W. C. Lee Dorothy Fay McCall Leta Gold McLamb T. G. McLamb L. G. Norris Billy Ray Norris Worth Snipes Therlean Norris Charles Parker James Edward Pleasant Lloyd Raynor Kay D. Smith Werneth Stephenson Peggy Thornton Waylon West Alsie Wheeler Angeline Wood Faye Woodall Le Roy Young W. A. Capps Margie Holland EIGHTH GRADE Mrs. Kate Wiggins — Sponsor CLASS OFFICERS Linda Sue Johnson President Mary Alice Ryals Secretary Dixie Neighrors Treasurer Class Colors: Blue and White Class Flower: Rose Class Motto: If a task is once begun, never leave until it ' s done. Milton Adams Doris Jean Allen Hilda Grey Austin Lamond Barbour Mary Ann Benson Etta Grey Byrd Doris Faye Carrol Edith Clifton Bryan Coats Robert Collins CLASS ROLL Billy Frye Walter Gregory Owen Hall Linda Johnson Tommy Johnson Charles Marler Billie Ann McLamb June Dale McLamb Dixie Neighbors Billy Norris Joyce Norris Helen Parnell James Raynor Mary Alice Ryals Nina Snipes Inez Sorrel Margaree Stewart Jessie Pearl Weeks Betty Jo Woodall Morris Woodall Graham Pleasant Not Pictured: Lois Godwin, Bobbie Ivey, J. E. Jones, Doris Hudson, Lalilan Parnell. -«S{ 38 fr- 9 EIGHTH GRADE— Mrs. Weeks EIGHTH GRADE— Mrs. Wiggins 4 39 fr- -«f40 )3- -4 41 J - MUSIC DEPARTMENT V MEMBERS OF THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT Miss Ethel Gaitley Teacher Judy Pleasant LeVonne Johnson Lucinda Matthews Cornelia Porter Mary Sue Bostic Floriee Johnson Jean Dale Freeman Frances Mangum John Barefoot Peggy Ann Godwin Harriette Elizabeth Vann Daphine Parrish Annie Elizabeth Critcher Franklin Watson Belva Jean Johnson Lois Jean Clayton Rose Marie Barbour Maureen Barbour Clara Jean Beasley Ruth West Patricia Thornton Clara Mae Byrd Mary Jean Cannady Gwendolyn Johnson Kenneth Johnson Barbara Jean Woodlief Dixie Neighbors Peggy Thornton Werneth Rose Stephenson June Dale McLamb Rose Marie Dixon Vera Vaughan Geralene Clayton Joyce Ann Bailey Rachael Lee Barbour Mary Lee Wilkinson Eleanor Stewart James Dwight Johnson Faye Neighbors Bonny Lynn Morgan Annie Ruth Clifton Edna Sue Johnson Doris Jean McLamb Nellie Rose Pleasant Dorothy Jean Parrish Iswaine Stephenson Music is irresistible; its charities are countless; it stirs the feeling of love, peace, and friendshii) as scarce any mortal agent can. — Thackeray. 4 42 )%■- BETA CLUB Mrs. Owen Willis — Sponsor OFFICERS Jerre Denning President Dorothy J. Parrish Vice-President Betty W. Johnson Secretary Jerry Wall Treasurer First Row — Left to Right: Betty W. Johnson, Dorothy J. Parrish, Jerry Wall, Jerre Denning, Geraldine Page. Second Row: Julia Whittington, Evanglene Neighbours, Rebecca Langdon, Joan Benton, Jean McLamb, Algene Johnson. Third Row: Eleanor Porter, Faye Byrd, Joan Neighbors, Mildred Warren, Jane Royal, Doris McLamb, Hazel Ennis. Fourth Row: R. T. Critcher, Jimmie Rose, Margaret Moore, W. J. Brady, Nellie Rose Pleasant, Jean Barbour. Fifth Row: George Wilkins, Jim Norris, Edmond Massad. Motto: Ducamus alus serviendo, ( Let us lead by serving others. ) Colors: Old Gold and Black CHEER LEADERS Left to Right: Mary Alice Ryals, Chief; Joan Benton, Mildred Warren, Jerre Denning. SCHOOL YELL With a B With an E With a B-E-N With a S With an O With a S-O-N That ' s the way you spell it! Here ' s the way you yell it! Benson! Benson! Benson! { 44 )§►- GIRLS ' BASKETBALL TEAM First Row — Left to Right: Myra Lee Benson, Faye Neighbours, Louise Pollard, Alvie Pearl Stewart, Betty Johnson, Ellen Joyce Neighbours, Bonnie Lynn Morgan, Evange- lene Neighbours. Second Row: Rose Marie Dixon, Wilma Coats, Ruth McLanib, Phyllis Duke, Captain; Lois Barefoot, Betty Lou Bell. Standings Mr. Nance, Coach; Nowcll Smith, Manager. Absent: Louise Stewart. BOYS ' BASKETBALL TEAM Center — Front: John Dailey Kernodle, Manager. First Row — Left to Right: Jimmie Gibbs, Charles Kay Stephenson, Ransom Raynor, P. B. Johnson, Jr., Billy Barefoot. Second Row: E. H. Creech, Darrell Moore, Royce Woodall, George Wilkins, Mr. Nance, Coach; Larry Stewart, Captain. Absent: Emil Massad, Percy Wilkins. -4 45 } ■- -4{ 46 )¥- - f 47 eolation We wish to express appreciation to the adver- tisers who have made this annual possible. We pupils should patronize these business houses that have advertising in this annual, and the An- nual Staff urges you to do so every time that you can. JIMMY ROSE, Advertising Manager Our Wish for the GRADUATING CLASS OF 1948 SUCCESS In Their Every Undertaking MEDLIN and DORMAN, INC. HARDWARE GROCERIES FEEDS FERTILIZERS COTTON FARM IMPLEMENTS BUILDING SUPPLIES We Specialize In Friendliness As W ell As Fairness To All MJ % TT • A ct 1 1 1911 OWNER OF Parrish Motor Co. - - FORD Dealership Parrish Oil Co. — ■ Pure Oil Products Parrish Electric Co. — Westinghouse Appliances BEST WISHES Greenthal ' s ♦ Benson North Carolina Compliments of Smith ' s Self Service PEACOCK DRUG COMPANY THE COMPLETE FOOD STORE COMPLETE FOUNTAIN and R. L. Smith PRESCRIPTION PHONE 319-1 SERVICE ♦ ♦ Benson - - - North Carolina Benson - - - North Carolina 4 50 ) - Miller Griffis Furniture Co. Croslcy — Refrigerators - Ranges and Radios HAAG and ABC WASHERS PHONE 338-6 ♦ Benson - North Carolina Your BEST Entertainment PRINCESS THEATRE Benson - - - North Carolina -4 51 MEDLIN SMITH HORSES - MULES - COWS Benson North Carolina BLUE TOP SERVICE STATION J. D. SURLES PURE OIL PRODUCTS Benson North Carolina WILLIE C. WOODALL Insurance - Real Estate - Loans Phone 328-6 Benson North Carolina Benson Auto Supply Co. FIRESTONE Home Auto Supplies Corner Main and Highway Benson North Carolina Royal Plumbing Company Complete Plumbing Service Phone 392-6 Benson North Carolina REPAIRING - ENGRAVING E. A. JOHNSON JEWELER Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry Silverware Just a Good Old Reliable Place To Get Your Permanent Gifts DAY PHONE 295-6 - NIGHT PHONE 369-1 RAYNOR SONS Heating and Plumbing Phone 231-6 Benson North Carolina 4{ 52 Congratulations To B. H. S. SENIORS OF 1948 BLOCK SHIRTS Southland Manufacturing Co., Inc. ♦ BENSON, N. C. - - - WILMINGTON, N. C. Lreo. lTiassau i o. Banner Motor Company CHOICE MEATS GENUINE AND CHEVROLET FANCY GROCERIES Sales and Service Phone 231-1 Telephone 202-1 ♦ ♦ Benson - - - North Carolina Benson - - - North Carolina - { 53 )%■- Congratulations To Thi 3 SENIORS of 1947-48 May Your Future Be Prosperous and Bright And All Your Troubles Be Light C. JVL BLACKMAN YOUR FRIENDLY F. C. X. DEALER Agent tor: Farm Bureau, Inc., of All Kinds Local and Long Distance Hauling PHONES— Business 214-1 - Residence 222-1 Benson ■North Carolina E. D. LANGDON CO. We Sell the Best in Feeds, Seeds, and Flour COMPANY FEEDWRIGHT FEEDS Your REXALL Store DIAMOND FLOUR T. W. WOODS SEEDS Benson - - - North Carolina DURHAM ' S ESSO ELVA LEE ' S CAFE STATION When Hungry Try ESSO PRODUCTS Our Home Cooking Benson - - - North Carolina On Highway 301 ■4{ 54 } ■- For the Best Quality At Lowest Prices ITS ALWAYS ABDALLAS ♦ UvllOUll N nrth (Hamlina 1 i Wl 111 Vjul Ulllla II av S Harnwjirp av MoLAMB LEE Furniture Co. Hardware - Paints Oils DEALERS IN LIVE STOCK Stoves and Heaters See Us for Fancy Farm Refrigerators Animals .. FURNITURE - FLOOR COVERINGS .. Electrical Appliances - Radios Willis E. McLamb - John Lee ♦ ♦ Benson - - - North Carolina Benson - - - North Carolina 4{ 55 fy- MACON HOTEL E. H. PARRISH Tourists and Commercial DINING ROOM Refrigeration Service and BENSON SHOE SHOPPE Benson - - - North Carolina Phone 204-6 COMPLIMENTS OF Cagle Wholesale Grocery Co. PHONE 343-1 ♦ Benson North Carolina Compliments of CITY CLEANERS Mothproofing - Waterproofing Dyeing Phone 215-6 Benson - - - North Carolina MANGUM SORRELL CONTRACTORS Phone 354-6 Benson - - - North Carolina - { 56 } - BEST OF GOOD WISHES FIRST-CITIZENS BANK TRUST CO. ♦ Benson North Carolina GEO. E. PRINCE SONS Reliable Merchandise J. E. Wilson Son at Dealers in Reasonable Prices Heavy and Fancy Groceries Dunn - - - - North Carolina Farm Machinery SHAW T. FISH V-C AND ROYSTER Agent of FERTILIZERS FARM BUREAU MUTUAL Automobile and Life Insurance Phone 238-1 Phone 203-6 - Box 126 Benson - - - North Carolina Benson - - - North Carolina - §j 57 Wishing The SENIORS The Best of Success And When You Think of Something TO WEAR - THINK OF KELLY ' S Kelly ' s Department Store Benson ' s Shopping Center Congratulations to the SENIORS of 1948 When In Need of High Quality Mules See Your Old Friend GARLAND McLAMB IN BUSINESS SINCE 1927 Where Quality Tells and Price Sells Phone 304-6 Benson - North Carolina 4{ 58 RYAT RROTHFRS j i i .i_ 0 jjivvy x 1 1 J-jI o T W A fHTHR Q J CX V V IVHJJLUKo and NFW AND TJ FJl CAE BARNES Phone 203-6 Phone 137 ♦ Benson, N. C. - Selma, N. C. Benson - - - North Carolina A. H. White T. W. Jordan COMPLIMENTS OF P. B. JOHNSON COMPANY Benson North Carolina J. F. WOODALL A. G. PARKER MERCHANT SEA FOODS ♦ ♦ Benson - - - North Carolina Benson - - - North Carolina 4{ 59 SPONSORS R. B. WHITTINGTON DR. S. A. DUNCAN GRAHAM CAGLE T. H. BARBOUR HUNTER J. WOODALL ELITE FASHIONS Ladies and Misses Store Mrs. Lillian Massengill Mrs. Julian Godwin MEET THE CROWD AT BUTLER ' S these CUSTOMERS -4 60 } - Complete Home Furnishings - Frigidaire Appliances Radios - Washers - Youngstown Kitchens - Gift Shop Gifts o f Distin ctio n ' ' ROSE COMPANY Benson, North Carolina Dependable Service for 43 Years FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Sponsors of Banner Mutual Funeral Association, Inc. -4 62 Mutogmpk 4[ 63 Autographs 4{ 64 }P From the Press of W. W. Thompson Co., Richmond, Virginia v i t t