Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1952 volume:

2 Published by the Senior Class of BENSON HIGH SCHOOL Benson, North Carolina Mary Alice Ryals Betty Lou Bell Editor-in-Chief Business Manager 3 The Fifty-two Seniors of Benson leave with you many wonderful memories of their years in school. May this volume of The Tatler serve as the portal for these memoirs. 4 jbedlcatlo-K To MITCHELL A. NANCE Athletic Director During tlie past years you have struggled through many trials and tribulations, and for these many kindnesses, and your endless co-operation in trying to strengthen Benson High School in its athletic program, we dedicate to you this volume of The Tatler. ■3 i Mr. W. J. Barefoot, (U. N. C.) Social Studies Fir.it row, left to right: Mrs. Catherine P. Smith, (Guilford College) A.B. Social Studies, English Miss Ann Johnson, (W. C. U. N. C.) A. B. English Mr. Mitchell Nance, (Wake Forest College) B. S. Business Administration Miss Dorothy Hasty, (Furman University) A.B. Social Studies, History Second row: Mr. Bernard Godwin, (Lenoir Rhyne College) A.B. Science J  tt , M V Mrg Allean M DudleVi ( East Carolina College) jg yj jk - . A.B. Grammar School Education —7 Mrs. Annalean Johnson, (Meredith College) yLB. Business Administration Mr. D. D. Robinson, (State College) B.S. Agriculture Education Third row: Mrs. Lois Lobban, (Meredith College) A. B. Social Studies, English Mrs. Dorothy Stephenson, (Salem College) B. S. Home Economics, Science Miss Leah Phelps, (Flora Macdonald College) A. IS. French, English Mr. J. F, Hockaday, (Atlantic Christian College) A.B. Mathematics, Biology Mrs. Ruth T. Massy (not pictured), (W.C.U.N.C.) A.B. English Lee, Hardee, Langdon, Moore Howard Moore President W. C. I. EE Vice-President Janice Langdon Secretary Vennie Hardee Treasurer Flowers — Red Rose Colors — Blue and White Motto — What we are to- morrow is what we do today MabcoU Anita Abdalla Tony Woodall DAVID AUMAN dashing, debonaire St. David ' s Academy 1, 2, 3; Class Officer 1; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Class Play 3, 4; Marshal 3; Science Award 1; Citizenship Council 3, vice-president; Wild Life Club 4; Superlative 4; Tati.hr Staff 4. LOU J E ANT A BARTLETT nice, very quiet, bashful 4-H Club 1. BETTY LOU BELL Lu Lu. cute, drugstore Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Reporter; Waitress Jr.-Sr. Banquet 2; Class Play 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, Reporter 4, Secretary; Football Homecoming Sponsor 3, Queen 4; Student Staff 3; Tatler Staff 4; Superlative 4; Marshal 3. JACKIE BLACKMAN beautiful, Buick, Robert Class Officer, Vice-President 1, 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Waitress Jr.-Sr. Banquet 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary; Marshal 3; Student Staff 3, Assistant Editor; Tatler Staff 4, Assistant Editor; Class Play 4; Cheerleader 4; Superlative 4. DELLA BRADY cheerleader, loud, man-hater Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 4; Cheer- leader 2, 3, 4, Chief; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Home- coming Sponsor 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Student Staff 3; Waitress Jr.-Sr. Banquet 2; Class Prophet 4. DORIS CARROLL talkative, Henry Hawk, no man Waitress .Jr. -Sr. Banquet 2; Intramural Basketball 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Home- coming Sponsor 4; Student Staff 3; Superlative 4; Mono- gram Club 4; Debating Club 2. EDITH MAE CLIFTON reserved, nice, bus driver Needle Point Club 1; Waitress Jr.-Sr. Banquet 2; Bus Driver ' s Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer; Student Council 4, Secretary; Class Play 4; Student Staff 4; Tatler Staff 4; Superlative 4; Science Club 1. JEAN CLIFTON witty, independent , dime store Debating Club 2; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Class Play 3, 4; Class Poet 4; Class Song 4; Super- lative 4; Student Staff 3; Tatler Staff 4. BRYAN COATS be-bop, clothes, go jitterbug Class Officer 1, President; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Monogram Club 4; Superlative 4. PEGGY VANN COATS fair, friendly, Dorothy Music 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 1, 4; Dramatic Club 2; F.H.A. 3; 4-H Club. ROSE MARIE DIXON friendly, fly boys, happy-go-lucky Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-Cap- tain 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Reporter; Wa ' tress Jr-Sr. Banquet 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Student Staff 3; Tatler Staff 4; Superlative 4. I. II. A MAE DORMAX Skating rink. Fleetwood, Miss Audubon Coats High School 1, 2; Waitress Jr.-Sr. Banquet 2; F.H.A. 1, 2; 4-H Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, Y ' ee-Presi- dent 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, Chef; French Award 3; Marshal 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Class Play 4; Last Will 4. LOIS GODWIN quiet, Hazel, nice 4-H Club 1, 2; F.H.A. 3; Debating Club 2, 3. SARA GODWIN good natured, helpful, full of wit Debating Club 2; Science Club 2; Glee Club 3; Folk Dancing Club 4; Intramural Basketball 3; Superlative 4. M YERA GODWIN sweet, sincere, smiling Science Club 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Student Staff 3; Class Play 3; Superlative 4. WALTER GREGORY clown, Rochelle, Chevrolet Debating Club 2; Class Play 3, 4; Wild Life Club 4; Superlative 4. Menial OWEN HALL Birchelle, witty, Mrs. Smith Dramatic Club 3; Class Play 3, 4; Wild Life Club 4; Superlative 4. VENN IE HARDEE blond, receipts ami money, engaged Class Officer, Treasurer 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2; Wait- ress Jr.-Sr. Banquet 2; Superlative 4. TOMMIE JOHNSON little loud, rat, precious 4-H Club 1; Class Play 1, 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Super- lative 4. JANICE LANGDON red hair, dignified, secretary Needle Point Club 1; Waitress Jr.-Sr. Banquet 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer; Class Officer 4, Secretary; Class Play 4. W. C. LEE, JR. intelligent, earnest, Morris Debating Club 2, President; Student Staff 3; Woodcraft 3; Class Officer 4; Class Play 4; Wild Life Club 4, President. CHARLES MARLER Pontiac, LeRoy, hats Debating Club 2; Dramatic Club 3; Woodcraft 3; Wild Life Club 4, Secretary-Treasurer; Superlative 4. DOROTHY McCALL letters, men and more men 4-H Club 1, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Class Play 1, 2; Super- lative 4 JANIE LOU McLAMB freckles, cute, gonna pick cotton today Debating Club 2; Dramatic Club 3; Glee Club 4; Class Play 4. JUNE DALE MeLAMB popular, .lark. Sugar Howl Glee Club 1, 2, Treasurer 3, 4.; Waitress Jr. -Sr. Banquet 2; Tati.kr Staff 1; Superlative 4. HOWARD MOORE Mr. President, Plymouth, Beta Club Four Oaks High School 1; Debating Club 2; Science Club 2; Beta Club 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Class Officer 3, Vice-President 3, President 4; Marshal 3; Wild Life Club 4; Superlative 4. BILLY RAY XORRIS cute as a doll, sorta quiet Baseball 3, 4; Football 4; Citizenship Council 4, Vice- President; Tattler Staff 4; Superlative 4. JOYCE PARR LSI! likeable, reserved, .1 o Ann Needle Point Club 1; Bus Driver ' s Club 3, I. GRAHAM PLEASANT loud, curly, kinda rule F.F.A. Vice-President 2, 3, 4; Bus D river ' s Club 2, 3. President 4; Superlative 4. JAMES PLEASANT Air Force, Graham, Ford F.F.A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary; Bus Driver ' s Club 3, 4; Super- lative 4. JAMES RAYNOR F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. MARY ALICE RYALS talented, mighty cute, friendly Miss Benson High School 1 ; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Piano 1, 2, 3, 4; Voice 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Reporter 1, 2; Waitress Jr-Sr. Banquet 2; Beta Club 2, 3; Program Chairman 4, President; Marshal 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, Reporter 4; Class Play 3; Student Staff 3, Editor; Tati.kr Staff 4, Editor; Homecoming Sponsor 3, 4. T INEZ SORRELL nice, crazy, Erwin Debating Club 2; Dramatic Club 3; Glee Club 4; Super- lative 4. MARGAREE STEWART scarlet blushes, sweet, studious 4-H Club I; Dramatic Club 2, 3. NANCYE SUGG bouncing, boistrous, Rose Co. Cheerleader 3; Class Play 4; Homecoming Sponsor 4. WAYLON WEST big, brawn, bashful F.F.A. 2, 3: Wild Life Club 4, FA YE WOOD ALL ring n left hand, wedding bells Dramatic Club 1, 2; Glee Club 3. MORRIS WOODALL brains, talkative, agriculture 4-H Club President 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, President 3, Reporter 4, President; Class Play 3, 4; Class Officer 2, President; Rus Driver ' s Club 3, 4, President; Student Staff 3: Tati.kh Staff 4. LEROY YOUNG unpredictable, chubby, happy Debating Club 2, 3; Wild Life Club 4; Superlative 4. Left to right: 1. Gone Cats; 2. Prettiest yet; 3. Our Christmas Party; 4. Rugged but right; 5. Dem were the good ole days; ( . Who ' ll be wearing it next week; 7. She ' s mad again; 8. Our Miss Brooks; !); Did we have a time; 10. Summertime; 11. All aboard; 12. Concentrating on that love book; 13. Good ole Horace; 1-t. And they all got loaded; 15. Queen of the mules; l(i. Turn around one time; 17. Go crazy; 18. Waiting for the Shrimp Boats. 13 J.a t Will and Vediametit County of Johnson TOWN OF BENSON We the members of the Senior Class of Benson High School, in this year of 1952, having reached our goal and being of sound mind, declare and publish this our Last Will and Testament, leaving to our faculty, parents, classmates, and our Alma Mater the things we have accumulated during our stay here. Section I Item . To our parents we leave our sincere thanks for the r long enduring understanding and patience. Item 2. To Benson High School we leave our most pleasant years. Section 1 1 Item 1. To Mr. Barefoot we leave our orderly and systematic manner in which to square up. Item 2. To Miss Phelps we leave a one way ticket to France. Item S. To Mrs. Massey we leave a set of library rules. Item Jf. To Mr. Nance we leave a champion basket- ball team, predicted to beat the Wolfpack. Item 5. To Mrs. Smith we leave our love — funny books. Item 6. To Mr. Hockaday we leave a girl seven feet tall and wish him luck. Item 7. To Mr. Godwin we leave an atom bomb with which to experiment. Item 8. To the remainder of the faculty we leave a course in Child Psychology. Section HI Item 1. To the Freshmen we leave the saying, Oh, you ' ll get used to it, and hope you won ' t hear it as much as we did. Item 2. To the Sophomores we leave the responsi- bility of making money for the 1953 Junior-Senior banquet and borrowing the rest. Item S. To the Juniors we leave our quiet and dignified manner and hope they will be loved. Section IV Item 1. To the students: 1. David Auman leaves his gray ford and Belva to Ray Allen. 2. Lou Jeania Barlett would like to leave her friendship with Mr. Godwin to Martin Parker. 3. Betty Bell gladly leaves her ever burning torch to Pat Gregory. 4. Jackie Blackmail wants Sue Wheeler Denning to All the vacancy she leaves at the Princess Theater. 5. Delia Brady says Gwen Johnson is to take charge of all her old beaus with the advice, Never get serious. (i. Doris Carroll, in order to get rid of it, leaves her orange hair to Hixie Johnson and says, May the bottle do the job. 7. Fditli Clifton hopes her position as secretary of the Student Council will be filled by someone like Willie Young. 8. Jean Clifton, better known as the dime store kid, leaves her job to Sue Sugg. 9. Bryan Coats leaves his Bop style to Harvey Johnson and says, Go cat. 10. Lila Dorman would like to leave her intellectual mind to Sally Byrd. 11. Rose Marie Dixon leaves that love of basket- ball to Sylvia Moore. 12. Lois Godwin would like to bestow her quiet ways upon Clara Beasley. 13. Sara Godwin leaves her wit to Faye Surles with the slogan Laugh and the world laughs with you. 14. Vera Godwin would like to give her sweet disposition to Sara Adams and says, Make good use of it. 15. Owen Hall wants to bestow the honor of being Senior comedian upon Dewey Mangum. 1( . Yennie Hardee decided to give Shelby Coats a little help by leaving her the great talent of being able to flirt. 17. Tommy Johnson thinks Leroy Johnson would like to receive his height. 18. Walter Gregory leaves his love for Sophomore girls to Graham Mosley. 19. Janice Langdon wills her long red hair to Julia Ellis, who needs it. 20. W. C. Lee leaves his love for Four Oaks to Jerry Medlin. 21. Charles Marler leaves his hats to Frank Watson under one condition, that Frank will cut his hair. 22. Nancy Sugg leaves to Patty Denning her string of males. 23. Howard Moore leaves his presidency and promptness to Ray Allen. 14 21. Dorothy McCal] says her trim figure is fine for Thurlean Norris. 25. Janie McLamb leaves her mile-long walk to Rollins Johnson. 2(i. June Dale McLamb leaves her weedie ideas to Catherine Parrish. 27. Joyce Parrish leaves her love of Mrs. Smith to Joan Eason. 28. Graham Pleasant leaves his devoted love for the teacher to Jaek Lyles. 29. James Raynor leaves his jokes to Homer John- son. 30. Mary Alice Ryals leaves cold nose and the others to Stacy Miller. 81. Margaree Stewart leaves her aggravating ways to Kenneth Johnson. 32. Billy Norris leaves his moon pies to Robert Smith. 33. Leroy Young wills his nickname Daddy Rab- bit to A. T. Johnson. 34. Morris Woodall leaves his public speaking ability to Marvin Bryant. 35. Inez Sorrell leaves her Kool ways to Shirley Whittington. 36. Waylon West leaves his duck hunting trips to Graham Mosley. 37. Peggy Coats leaves her short hand ability to Hazel Lee. 38. Faye Woodall leaves her one man deal to Belle Matthews. In witness thereof, we, the Class of 52, do hereunto place our seals of this, the nineteenth of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-two. Witnesses: Testator: Mrs. Catherine P. Smith, Lii.a Dorman. Miss Ann Johnson. We, the Seniors of Benson High School, have reached the point of graduation. We look back reminiscently and almost longingly upon the years of fellowship, studying, working, and playing. We first became known or recognized in nineteen hundred and forty-nine when we entered high school as puzzled but lively freshmen. We tried for every- thing: basketball, baseball, cheerleading, and most anything else that came along. We even helped with a few of these. Doing all we could to help, we gave the seniors a wiener roast at Williams ' Lake. Yes, we had quite a time. We really started our Sophomore year off right; we elected Morris Woodall for our president; Jackie Blackmail, Vice-President; Jean Clifton, Secretary; and Vennie Hardee, Treasurer. We sold magazines to earn a few extra pennies. The Beta Club tapped their members after mid-term exams and we were very jiroud when five of our sophomores were among them. We were now beginning to feel like upper- classmen. At last we had become a name — the Junior Class. Fate took a hand and we lost three girls for marriage and our president, Alsie Wheeler, to the Nayy, The most important and exciting event for us was the ike fyeaiA Junior-Senior banquet which to us is one never to be forgotten. We sponsored a play, Maybe Love, and Stunt Night, the success of which encouraged us; we really felt like somebodies. At last! Seniors, the day we all had been waiting for. We moved into our final year with much vigor and determination. Our rings came, and a prouder class you ' ll never see, for they were the prettiest yet. We knew from past years that our biggest task was producing Tin: Tattler; we worked very hard, for this was our last high school book. Our hearts swelled with pride at the Homecoming Dance when Betty Bell, one of our classmates, was selected by popular vote for Homecoming Queen. In order not to forget school days, we presented Our Miss Brooks for our play. There were so many eventful things but these were the important ones. We ' ll always remember —participating in sports to- gether, craming for exams, loafing down the halls when we should have been in class, writing themes, pajama parties, ball games, and caps and gowns. Each of us feels that Benson High School has been a mold for our future, along with a wonderful and never to be forgotten part. Historian, Joyce Parrish. 15 looking 9nt the tf-utwie It ' s Homecoming of 1968. As all the old grads of Benson High School return once more to represent their Alma Mater, we look around the dance floor and see that our old classmates of ' 52 haven ' t done badly at all. The band has started playing the first number, and we stretch our necks eagerly to see who will be the first couple on the floor. Well, it ' s none other than David Auman and his date. We hear a few whispers here and there and listen more carefully because we would like to know what progress David has made. Someone has just said that he owns a chain of Veneer Plants throughout the South. David is still a bachelor rolling in money, and no longer drives a ' 40 Ford, but now he has a Cadillac and is always cruising around still trying to find a girl to suit his tastes. He ' s dancing with Peggy Coates who has really changed in these past years. She is still a rather quiet person and not married yet. She is now typist and general office worker for a local firm and is looking for the right man. Well, here comes Cat Coats jumping like mad. Bryan, a beach bum from way back, spends his summer life at Carolina Beach away from all the clems and he chooses Florida life in the winter. He no longer has the policy if you can go you can date anybody, but is now happily married to a fine little gal from up Raleigh way. As the music plays softly on and the floor becomes crowded, we begin looking around once more and spot a couple sitting at a dimly lighted table far over in a corner. We take a closer look and find that it is Walter Gregory and his loving wife, Ro- chelle. They look just as happy as the day they were married, which was five years ago. They have a small son now and naturally he is Walter, .Jr. All of a sudden there is a loud fanfare and in walks the million dollar television comedian, Owen Hall, with his sultry wife, Nancy Sugg, who has taken Tallulah Bankhead ' s place on the Big Show. After the applause dies down and the music starts, we see Tommy Johnson dancing by. That is — we can almost see him. He ' s dancing with Dorothy McCall and there ' s a little difference in size. Tommy now owns his own Shoe Shine Shop and dresses like a king. Dorothy is married ; she ' s also a Registered Nurse and is very busy trying to raise a family. We now see W. C. Lee and his wife. W. C. has now taken over his father ' s grocery store and has turned it into a Super Market. Making millions. Charles Marler just walked in. He is dating two girls tonight. He has a construction company now and the girls just love that sweet charm. Pontiacs, too. The band begins to play the Star Spangled Ban- ner and everyone rises with his hand over his heart. (Then to everyones surprise in walks the President of the United States, Howard Moore. Everyone is pleased with Howard in the position of President be- cause he doesn ' t take cruises down the Potomac, as he gets seasick.) After the President takes his seat, we see one of his old classmates go over and shake his hand. Why, it ' s Billy Norris. Billy is quite a star now. He plays pro baseball and has taken Ted Williams ' place with the Red Sox. Well, well, now we see Miss Betty Bell seated on the side lines surrounded by several young men. Betty is now supervisor of nurses in one of the nation ' s largest hospitals and still has very definite qualifications for the man that she is still looking. We now see Jackie Blackmail (or should we say Smith) entering with her husband Robert. Jackie became a Powers model shortly after she finished High School but gave up her career to marry Ben- son ' s wealthiest man. Graham Pleasant seems to be the center of attrac- tion now. Graham worked so hard at Belk ' s during Christmas that he made enough money to buy the store. He now owns all the Belk Stores in the South and is making a cool million. Next we see Delia Brady. She is now private secretary to the President of a large firm in Wash- ington. She has won wide recognition as the only secretary who can take dictation at 200 words a minute and sit on the boss ' s lap all at the same time. Doris Carroll, now up on the band stand getting ready for her next song, is a famous torch singer and can out shine Lena Home singing Can ' t Help Loving That Man. James Raynor, whom we see tripping the light fantastic in the middle of the floor, is now a great actor. He was discovered by a talent scout who was looking for a man to play the part of Rudolph Valentino. There is a lot of commotion in one corner and everybody turns and stares. It ' s Waylon West who has been with Barnum and Bailey ' s Circus since his graduation from high school. Everyone gasps as he picks up a table in each hand. I guess you know his job with the circus is the strong man. Edith Clifton has just entered with her husband. 16 Edith was such a successful school driver that she now drives a bus in New York City. We see that Rose Marie Dixon has brought her professional girls basketball team with her ton : ght. She married that great athlete Jack Lyles and they now have five boys. Enough for a basketball team. Lila Dorman just walked in briskly. Lila, now dean of women at East Carolina, really makes the co-eds walk the chalk line. We see a crowd of males standing beside the door and whom do you suppose is in the middle of them? Vennie Hardee. Vennie graduated from col- lege last year and was voted the girl that most fellows would like to be stranded with in a con- vertible. Remember she was voted biggest flirt in our high school graduation class. Mary Alice Ryals has really made a name for herself. She is a great opera singer and actress. She is now married to her third mil lionaire husband and is thinking about opening a tire company. June Dale McLamb, who is a private children ' s nurse, has not made much head way. June Dale has always dreamed of being happily married and raising a family but never seemed to find the right man. Lois Godwin, Inez Sorrell and Lou Jeania Barlett all are dancing with their husbands. Lois married a rancher from Texas; Inez, a tobacco auctioneer; and Lou Jeania hooked a North Carolina Senator. Vera and Sara Godwin are old maids, which sur- prises everybody. Shortly after graduation they opened a small dress shop, which grew into the world ' s fashion center. Janice Langdon looks I ke a movie star as she waltzes around with Morris Woodall. Janice is a model for a shampoo company. Her carrott top has brought her fame. Morris is director of the National 4-H Club Members and still just loves to make speeches, Janie McLamb finally decided that she was getting no where picking cotton, so she went to Wyoming, bought a ranch, and settled down with fifty horses. LeRoy Young still hasn ' t learned to dance, but since he has such a large family I guess he hasn ' t had time. He had a head start on all the other boys. Jean Clifton is just being escorted in by her hus- band. Jean is now manager of the largest dime store in New York. Her husband still works for a dairy. Margaree Stewart looks stately in her WAC uni- form. She fell in love with a recruiting officer and now she ' s in for four years. Faye Woodall and her fiance, Blandon, have been sitting in the corner talking all evening. Maybe they ' re finally making wedding plans. After all, they ' ve only been engaged sixteen years. Joyce Parrish took a job as a waitress in a small Italian Restaurant in New York. Soon she married the owner and now she lives on Italian spaghetti. Well, the band has started playing Goodnight Sweetheart and everyone is leaving. The dance was a big success and so was the class of 1952. GlaM Paem SENIORS HOPE S-well memories of Benson High E-ver more dear, N-ever to be forgotten I-n our later years; O-n to the fame and glory of our life R-esting not a moment ; S-eeking the victory of past years strife. H-oping to achieve the goal O-f our High School days ; P-ushing on and upward, E-very gesture in an honest way. GladA, Monty Dear old Benson High School We ' ll remember you forever, The days of the Golden Rules and The years we shared together. Memories of you will never Fade from our mind A dearer or more precious Friendship, we ' ll never find. The years have come and they have gone Faded into the past. Our eyes look toward a more Adult and difficult task. The dreams of our Ambitions and our hope coming true, Of graduating High School In nineteen fifty-two. 17 1. Doris still looks like a chicken; 2. Coats ' Kid; 3. Chief-cheerleader; 4. Carrot-top; 5. Pret- tiest Girl; (i. That was just the beginning; 7. How ' bout a cat; 8. Our President; 9. She never speaks a word; 10. Age of Innocence ; 11. Wittiest girl; 12. Student Council Secretary; 13. Basketball Captain; 14. You were a doll, David; 15. Dorothy— before. 18 Best Ail-Around Edith Clifton Howard Moore 20 Best Spor t Inez Sorrell Graham Pleasant 21 Most Likely to Succeed David Auman Vera Godwin 22 1. Refreshment Period; 2. Next victory coming up; 3. Must be great; 4. Usual Iunchtime scene! 5. Big team; 6. Cat from way back; 7. Smoke that cigarette, Bernie; 8. They went through it! 9. Working girls; 10. Award; 11. Monogram Club went wild!! 12. Tourists; 13. Disgusted? U. Goose; 15. Big deals; Hi. No loafing; 17. Smoking time: 18. Catch that ball; 19. Sitting pretty; 20. Sugar Bowl. 23 Jackson, Gregory, Miller, Smith President Stacy Miller Secretary Pat Gregory J 7 ice-President Robert Smith T reasnrer Charles Jackson Charles Jackson, Harvey Johnson, Jr., Hixie Johnson, Gwendolyn Johnson, Janie Mack Johnson. Kenneth Johnson, Leroy Johnson, Charles Jones, Bil- ly Royce Lambert, Bobby Langdon. Shirley Lang d o n, Jack Brown Lyles, Dewey Man- gum, Stacy Miller, Grace Moore. Sylvia Moore, Graham Mos- ley, Lettie Pearl Neighbours, Kenneth Pritchard, .James Kabon. Robert Smith, Patricia Thornton, Ruth West, Bobby Max Wheeler, J i m m y Wheeler. Shirley Whittington, Thur- man Whittington, Barbara Woodlief. fjf % «e ( V } - r r i i Jul 1 . ) ■ .- ••■« (J • «w li 4. V f 1 if -I J - v am i ■ i M% L. Johnson, Price, D. Johnson, II. Johnson, Barbour President Leona Johnson Secretary Homer Johnson Vice-President Don Johnson Treasurer Mannford Price Reporter Maureen Barbour it p. ,1 Firs£ rozo: Sarah Adams, Elizabeth Allen, Roehelle Allen, Shirley Allen, David Barbour, Delores Barbour, Stacy Barbour. Second row: Maureen Barbour, Lela Pearl Barefoot, James Blackmail, Robin Clayton, Kay Clifton, Donald Creech, Linwood Creech. Third row: Patty Denning, Kenneth Dixon, Julia Ellis, Mary Ann Finch, Norma Hall, Sarah Holland, J. R. Hudson. GlaAA, Kenneth Ivy, Belva Johnson, Charles Johnson, Don Johnson, Homer Johnson. Leona .Johnson, Nona Johnson, Hazel Lee, R. C. Lee, Robert Lee. Jerry Miller, Nina Naylor, Jack Nordan, Randy Overby, Martin Parker. Catherine Parrish, Shirley Penny, Mavis Phillips, Albert Pollard, Mannford Price. Joyce Smith, Betty Lou Steph- enson, Rose Stephenson, Sue Sugg, Betty Lou Surles. Fay Surles, Franklin Watson, Lunette Whitman, Sarah Whit- tington, Peggy Wood. O fa 27 Burgess, Lee, Partin First row: Doris Jean Adams, Shelton Barefoot, Goldie Mae Bl ' ackman, Donald Blattenberger, Marvin Bryant, Sue Burgess, Flora I.ee Byrd. Second row: Margie Capps, Raeford Capps, Sue Denning, Barbara Dorman, Carlos Ennis, Barbetta Godwin, Peggy Godwin. Third row: Roy Godwin, Norma Hardee, Donald Holland, Glenn Holmes, Howard Jackson, Shelby Jernigan, Allen Ray Johnson. Fourth row: A. T. Johnson, Florie Johnson, Rollins Johnson, Billie Jones, Evelyn Jones, Ann Langdon. rr Donald Langdon, Lenora Lang- don, Wade Langdon, Betty Langley, Katie Gold Lee. Linda Lee, Rachel Lee, Dorcas Lucas, Frances Mangum, Bell Matthews. Irene McCall, Bobbie McLamb, Mack McLamb, Ralph Mc- Lamb, Betty Mosley. Joyce Nordan, Don Xorris, Elmo Norris, Stacy Norris, Shelbv Parker. Nadine Parker, Dan Parrish, Daphine Parrish, Theodore Partin, Stacy Penny. Doris Pope, Cornelia Porter, Sylvia Pritchard, Fred Raynor, Marvin Reeves. Faye Stevens, John Surles, Charles Webb, Patricia Whit- tington, Jimmy Wiggins. Nan Wilkerson, Jackie Wood, Barbara Woodall, Linda Faye Woodall, Clara Young. 29 V President Wallace Parker Secretary Libby Lee Vice-Pres Sue Wheeler Denning Treasurer Harriette Vann Colors: Blue and Gold Flower: Red Rose First row, left to right: Shelton Hudson, Joe Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Carrie Sue Stephenson, Barbara Coats, Sue Wheeler Denning, Leroy Adams, Don Neighbors, Wallace Parker, Faye Young, Charles Lee. Second row: I. B. Tart, Dan Gilbert, Stacy Moore, Vernice Jones, Joyce Stancil, Fay Dean Clayton, Ruth West, Sue Frances Denning, Jimmie Gilstrap, Harriette Vann. Third row: Glenn Johnson, Judy McLamb, Betty Lou Grimes, Barbara Whittington, Edna Beasley, Margie Stephenson, Shelby McGee, Bessie Hardee. Fourth row: Miss Hasty, teacher; Libbie Jean Lee, Grace Tart, Doris Dunn, Joe Oakley, Rayvon Stephen- son, Andrew Benson, Bennie Holland. 30 President Larry Smith Secretary Marion .J ones Vice-President Richard Britt Treasurer Kay Frances Lee Colors: Blue and White Flower: Violet First row, left, to right: Stacy Beasley, JoAnne Frye, Martha Phillips, Patsy Godwin, Joyce Anne Hudson, Dixie Clayton, Ray Campbell, Alonzo Parrish, Jr., Robert Barefoot, Eugene Raynor. Second row. Marie Young, Sharon Moore, Glenda Xorris, Marlon Jones, Richard Britt, Elgie Edwards, Anita Morris, Loral Godwin, Sue Stephenson, Mrs. Dudley, teacher. Third row: Betty Jean Lee, Doris Beasley, Kay Frances Lee, Charlotte Jones, Effie Jean Williams, Billy Reeves, Jerry Langdon, Shirley Holland, Penny Hardee. Fourth row: Bobby Weaver, Herbert Johnson, Roy Coats, Curtis Matthews, Bobby Caudle, Jack Creech, Larry Smith, Gealder Barbour, Gartha Suggs, Loys Raynor. 31 Editor Mary Alice Ryals Assistant Editor Jackie Blackman Business Manager . . .Betty Lou Bell Circulation Manager . . .Edith Clifton Assistant Circulation Manager Jean Clifton Advertising Manager Morris Woodall Assistant Advertising Manager David Auman Sports Editor Rose Marie Dixon Art Editor Billy Norris Sponsors Mrs. Catherine P. Smith, Miss Ann Johnson 32 Editor Gvven Johnson Business Manager . . . .Leroy Johnson Assistant Business Manager Jack Lyles Circulation Manager Kenneth Johnson Assistant Circulation Manager Claka Beasley Art Editor Pat Thornton Assistant Art Editor Franklin Batten Assistant Editor Graham Mosley Gossip Editor .... Barbara Woodlief Assistant Editor Shirley Whittington Sports Editor Robert Smith Assistant Sports Editor Patricia Gregory Typist Charles Jackson Senior Typist Edith Clifton Faculty Advisers. . . .Mrs. Annalean Johnson, Mrs. Lois Lobban 33 fieta GbdjL First row. Ruth West, Lila Dorman, Mary Alice Ryals, Jackie Blackman, Gwen Johnson, Grace Moore. Second row: David Airman, Janice Langdon, Graham Mosley, Howard Moore, Stacy Miller. President Mary Alice Ryals Secretary Jackie Blackman Vice President David Auman Treasurer Janice Langdon Sponsor Miss Ann Johnson President . . . . Vice-President . . Ray Allen Billy Norris Secretary Edith Clifton Faculty Advisers. . .Mrs. Lois Lobban Mr. D. D. Robinson (Not pictured) B u bniv i Club Front row, left to right: Ken Pritchard, Joe Denning, Morris Woodall, James Pleasant, Joe Penny. Second row, left to right : Joyce Parrish, Robin Clayton, Ray Allen, Lynwood Creech, Charles Jackson, Edith Clifton. President Morris Woodall Secretary Edith Clifton A. President Morris Woodall Secretary Vice-President ....Graham Pleasant Treasurer Vice-President Ray Allen Faculty Adviser . . . Mr. W. J. Barefoot . Thurman Whittington . . . .Donald Ray Creech First row, left to right: James Raynor, James Pleasant, Bobby Lang-don, Donald Creech, Morris Woodall, Jessie Cobb, Homer Johnson, Wayne Tart, Robert Pee. Second row, left to right: Charles Webb, Fred Raynor, Wade Langdon, J. R. Hudson. Third row, left to right: Albert Pollard, Robert E. Lee, Allen Ray Johnson, Donald Creech, R. C. Lee, Thurman Whittington, Benton Whittington, Lynwood Creech, Roy Stewart, Billy Lambert, D. D. Robinson, sponsor. Fourth row, left to right: Lynwood Cobb, Joe Denning, John Surles, Theodore Partin, Dan Parrish, Jimmy Wiggins, Stacy Bailey, R. C. Collville, Marvin Reaves, Roy Joe Godwin, Robin Clayton, Dwight Austin, Manford Price. e Gluk First row, left to right: Doris Carroll, Sue Burgess, Betty Bell, Linda Lee, Peggy Wood, Doris Adams, Sylvia Pritchard, June Dale McLamb, Nona Ruth Johnson, Gwen Johnson, Lenora Langdon. Second row, left to right: Janie McLamb, Leona Johnson, Inez Sorrell, Barbetta Godwin, Betty Mosley, Pat Whittington, Belva Johnson, Cornelia Porter, Vera Godwin, Barbara Dorman, Ann Langdon, Frances Mangum, Faye Stevens, Mary Alice Ryals. Third row, left to right: Delia Brady, Jackie Blackmail, Rose Marie Dixon, Sarah Adams, Patty Denning, Faye Surles, Sarah Whittington, Julia Ellis, Joyce Smith, Kaye Clifton, Lila Dorman, Barbara Woodlief. President Gwen Johnson Secretary Pat Gregory Vice-President Della Brady Director .... Mrs. Mary Belle Bostic 36 First row, left to right: Wallace Parker, Rose Marie Dixon, Betty Lou Bell, Mary Alice Ryals, Sylvia Moore, Gwendolyn Johnson, A. T. Johnson, Randy Overby. Second row: Jerry Miller, Robert Smith, Bryan Coats, Delia Brady, Stacy Miller, Belva Johnson, Stacy Barbour, Doris Carroll. Third row. Jack Lyles, Mr. Nance, Bobby Wheeler, Frank Watson. (Not Pictured, J. F. Ilockaday, Jr., Patricia Gregory, Martin Parker.) President Robert Smith V ice-President Bryan Coats Faculty Advisers . . . J. Secretary Betty Lou Bell Treasurer Pat Greoory .Mitchell Nance F. Hockaday, Jr. 37 38 Della Brady, Chief Doris Carroll Jackie Blackman Betty Mosley a earn Jteu Qa! 39 Front row, left to right: Shirley Allen, Sylvia Moore, Rose Marie Dixon, Co-Captain; Mary Alice Ryals, Co-Captain; Gwen Johnson, Betty Lou Bell, Sara Adams. Second row, left to right: Barbara Woodall, Julia Ellis, Shelby Coats, Belva Johnson, Linda Lee, Barbetta Godwin, Dorcas Lucas. Mary Alice Ryals, guard Gwen Johnson, guard Pat Gregory, guard Betty Bell, forward Rose Dixon, forward Sylvia Moore, forward 40 First row, left to right: Jerry Medlin, Jack Lyles, Robert Smith, Captain; Stacy Miller, Rollins Johnson. Second row, left to right: Don Norris, A. T. Johnson, Leroy Johnson, Theodore Partin, Wallace Parker, Manager. Jack Lyles, center Martin Parker, forward Stacy Miller, guard Robert Smith, guard Rollins Johnson, forward 41 Standing, left to right: Delia Brady, Doris Carroll. Seated, left to right: Mary Alice Ryals, Betty Lou Bell, Nancye Sugg. At our annual Homecoming football game and dance this year Mary Alice Ryals, Delia Brady, Betty Lou Bell, Nancye Sugg, and Doris Carroll were selected by popular vote to be sponsors. After being presented witb tbeir escorts at tbe dance, Betty Lou Bell was crowned Homecoming Queen. Mary Alice Ryals escorted by Leslie Langston. Delia Brady escorted by Stacy Miller. Betty Lou Bell escorted by Harvey Johnson. Nancye Sugg escorted by Percy Wilkins. Doris Carroll escorted by J. G. Medlin. 42 t n — — f Robert Smith Ze halfback- Jack Lyles n ' gr ii halfback Graham Mosley Bryan Coats left end Kenneth Ivey left halfback Rollins Johnson quarterback Harvey Johnson right end Jerry Medlin left end Bobby Max Wheeler right end Marvin Bryant left end Don Norris right halfback A. T. Johnson center Not pictured: Martin Parker, center, Mac Mcl.amb, quarterback. 43 First row, left to right: Ova Lee Parker, Stacy Miller, Frank Watson, Jerry Miller, Martin Parker, Stacy Barbour. Second row, left to right: Don Johnson, Sandy Sanders, Jack Brown Lyles, Billy Norris, Bryan Coats. Not pictured: Kenneth Barbour, David Auman, Rollins Johnson, Mac McLamb, Elmo Norris. Mitchell Nanee, Coach. Bobby Max Wheeler pitcher Robert Smith catcher 44 1. Coach Hockaday; 2. Basketball captains— Ryals, Dixon; 3. Coach Nance; 4. Basketball captain — Smith; 5. Sluggers — Norris, Lyles, Coats; (i. Football captains — Smith, Coats. 45 August 29 Fall term began CONGRATULATIONS BENSON HIGH SENIOR CLASS of 1952 We Hope the Future Has a Lot in Store for YOU MEDLIN AND DORMAN, INC. Groceries Electrical Appliances Feeds Farm Supplies Fertilizers Hardware Builders ' Supplies Phones 240-1 300-1 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA September 19 — Class rings eame PINE STATE MILK ICE CREAM PINE STATE CREAMERY CO., RALEIGH, N. C. STAR VUE DRIVE IN Better Movies and More Comfort BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of CURLWELL BEAUTY SHOPPE Phone 2551 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA September 27 — First football game Congratulations to Seniors of 1952 C. M. BLACKMAN CO. Benson ' s F.C.X. Dealer QUALITY FCX FEED GROCERIES CERTIFIED FIELD SEED HARDWARE Farm Bureau Insurance of All Kinds Our Motto: Quality First, Last, and Always Phone 222-1 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA ACME CLEANERS CARE TAKERS ' OF CLOTHES For Most Modern Cleaning Send it to Acme Cleaners in Benson, N. C. NET A ' S Gifts - China Ladies ' Ready-to-W ear Children ' s Wear Neta Turlington. Manager Benson, North Carolina Congratulations to Seniors LADY CHARM BEAUTY SHOPPE Mrs. Araminta Johnson Mrs. Pearl Creech Operators Benson, North Carolina October 26 — Homecoming game and dance KELLY ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Where Styles Are Newer and Prices Are Lower BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of GREENTHAL ' S Finest Quality of Merchandise At No Higher Prices ii The Home of Standard Brands BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA November 16 — Senior play PARRISH MOTOR COMPANY Your Friendly Ford Dealer ' WHERE EVERY DEAL IS A SQUARE DEAL BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA BENTON CARD COMPANY BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA November 21 — Thanksgiving Holidays VISIT Creech ' s Barber Shop For Friendly and Courteous Service Benson, North Carolina ELITE FASHIONS The Ladies ' Store Benson, North Carolina Compliments of JOHNSON FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES Opposite Benson Cotton Yard Phone 4816 Benson, North Carolina MACON HOTEL Tourists and Commercial DINING ROOM Benson, North Carolina BENSON MANUFACTURING CO. Makers of Furniture and General Woodwork Benson, North Carolina E. A. JOHNSON Jeweler Diamonds — Watches Jewelry — Silverware Benson, North Carolina LEE JOHNSON Statesville Feeds Flour GROCERIES and SEEDS We Buy and Sell COUNTRY PRODUCE Benson, North Carolina FIRESTONE TIRES : TUBES Recapping - Vulcanizing Benson, North Carolina December 4 — Basketball season opened In Benson It ' s Always ABDALLA ' S FOR CLOTHING AND SHOES For the Entire Family BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA PRINCESS THEATRE BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT Mr. Mrs. R. Leslie Smith Owners BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA December 21 — Out for Christmas BANNER BLOCK SHIRTS MOTOR CO., INC. 14 P ( rMflfflYltPP fltlKlflCilClVl V r C KJ (((( K ffCC iJUlliiyUL ((VM Southland Manufacturing Telephone 2021 Company, Inc. Your CHEVROLET Dealer BENSON, N. C. WILMINGTON, N. C. RFNSON N C Compliments V. C. FERTILIZERS of For BETTER BIGGER CROPS PROFITS BENSON VENEER COMPANY SILENT FLAME TOBACCO CURERS ROTARY CUT VENEER R. B. Whittington BENSON, N. C. Phone 353-6 BENSON, N. C. January 10 — Mid-term exams MANGUM FLOWER SHOP Flowers for Any Occasion Phone 201-6 Benson, North Carolina J. E. WILSON SONS VC-Royster Fertilizers FARM MACHINERY Phone 238-1 Benson, North Carolina For Over Forty Years For the Entire Family J. F. WOODALL Benson, North Carolina W. O. RACKLEY CO. Dry Goods, Work Clothing Gents ' Furnishings and Shoes Benson, North Carolina THE SUGAR BOWL WE SPECIALIZE IN MEALS SANDWICHES Try Our T-Bone Steaks Benson, North Carolina Compliments of THE STEVENS COMPANY THE MEN ' S STORE OF BENSON Benson, North Carolina fvlAINoU Vi (J jUKKCLL CONTRACTORS You Want Any Building See Us Phone 354-6 Benson, North Carolina W. M. SM11H LO. E. B. McLamb, Owner SCHOOL SUPPLIES HARDWARE Benson, North Carolina February 13 — Valentine Dance Complete Home Furnishings : Frigidaire Appliances Radios : Washers : Youngstown Kitchens : Gift Shop Gifts of Distinction ROSE AND COMPANY BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA DEPENDABLE SERVICE FOR 45 YEARS FUNERAL HOME AMBULANCE SERVICE Sponsors of BANNER MUTUAL FUNERAL ASSOCIATION, INC. BENSON LUMBER CO. Manufacturers Buyers of PINE LUMBER IF YOU HAVE STANDING TIMBER OR LOGS TO SELL See Us G. G. GAINES J. B. MOSELEY Phone 476-1 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA April 14 — Easter Holiday Compliments of P. B. JOHNSON AND SONS BUILDING MATERIAL HARDWARE PAINTS G.E. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FARM IMPLEMENTS and FIELD FENCE Phone 224-1 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments CAGLE WHOLESALE COMPANY BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA April 25 — Junior Senior Banquet RYALS BROTHERS BARNES Hardware and Sporting Goods Phone 2801 Benson, N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Medlin Tractor Implement Co. Minneapolis Moline Tractors Implements Corn Shellers Corn Pickers Telephone 251-6 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Congratulations, Seniors of 1952 V. G. VIC GREGORY INSURANCE FIRE - AUTO - LIFE - HAIL HOSPITALIZATION To Be Sure You Must Insure May 9 ' 11 — Monogram Club went to the beach D S HARDWARE FURNITURE CO. HARDWARE : PAINTS ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FURNITURE BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA LANDON ' S ALONZO BARBOUR IN BENSON City Market Has Shoes and Ready-to-Wear FRESH MEATS For Those Who Care PRODUCE PHONE 2931 Phone 318-1 Benson, North Carolina Benson, North Carolina CITY CLEANERS Quality Cleaning Moth Proofing — Water Proofing Dyeing Phone 2156 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA THORNTON ' S MARKET EVERYTHING FOR THE TABLE We Carry a Complete Line of Weste rn Meats James Thornton, Owner Phone 352-7 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA May 16 — Class Night Compliments of TOWN OF BENSON ★ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Ralph B. Whittington Garland McLamb C. M. Blackman Emery L. Miller J. Ed Johnson Mayor May 18 — Baccalaureate Sermon SMITH ' S SELF SERVICE THE COMPLETE FOOD STORE Real Values Real Savings Real Service R. Leslie Smith, Owner PHONE 319-1 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of FIRST-CITIZENS BANK TRUST CO. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA May 19 — Qraduationl I I I CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS OF 1952 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 AUTOGRAPHS 9 Lots W r fijuit: tuucJL CX JL rJUrruurvJU tlvy rruLa, Uac f eJL tfu Xn £-ouJL d tjuyj A W Uxr Sffi%$ H.Of+ jf Jr — _ ? Lc C L J j£ . e K C L CSL tstAlS }Cc dLs flx t ic c JOL ° A A olJkJI J juJou jjijl . e w Wp hz±+ jb xxJt r