Bessemer High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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fast Will avib 'Testament BESSEMER HIGH SCHOOL CITY OF GREENSBORO COUNTY OF GUILFORD We, the Senior Class of 1950, being sound in mind, do hereby declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, rendering null and void any wills and bequests that may have been previously made. It is to be understood that this is the composite will of the forty-eight sep- arate souls who are combined to form the powerful organization known as the Senior Class. ITEM I To our principal and faculty we leave our undying appreciation and gratitude for teaching and guiding us in our four years of High School. ITEM II To the Junior Class we leave the strength and endurance needed to climb that one last step, the step that will lead you to the goal you have strived eleven years for. You may also have our undaunted nerve and courage, as you will need it in athletics and in publishing the newspaper and annual. Last of all we sign over to you the honored and dignified title of Senior. ITEM III First of the many things we wish the Sophomores to have is our patience and good will. Many places will have to be filled by you so we also give you our good luck-it will lead you to success. You have our permission to sass any teachers you desire, but use good judgment-a three day vacation is a long time. You may now step into the co-pilot’s seat, the Junior Class. ITEM IV To you mean little Freshmen, we give some sound advice-turn over a new leaf or you will live a hard life. You have the permission to sit and gaze with admiration at the carved-out names of the departing Seniors on the desks. You may have the rest of our nerve and knowledge, use it well. ITEM V Individual Bequests Marie Deaton wills her basketball ability to Jo Ann Hobby. Tommy Russell leaves some of his excess weight to Dale Wood, who needs it most. June Calhoun wills to Bessemer her mouth, to be used as a public address system. Paul Barber leaves his ability to get along with people to Reubon Leonard. To Betty Williamson, who has none, Mary Long leaves some.weight, that is. Jerry Coble wills to David Smith his musical talent. Colleen Hackett leaves her “best-dressed” title to Peggy Cooke. Dempsey Leonard wills his “wandering hands” to Alton Gilbert. Jean Bailey wills her originality to Barbara Pilkenton. Jimmy Miller leaves his Sunday School vocabulary to Donald James. Glenness Riddle leaves her swing and sway to Colleen Shoe. Pete Sestito wills his brilliance and congeniality to William DeLancy. Check Strickland’s power over women is willed to Josh Harris. Erma Ellis did a grand job in Dramatics this year. She leaves her talent and position to Marjorie Hayes.

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This year we had a big Christmas party in the cafeteria, given by our par- ents and teachers, who were there to help us out. Everyone had a wonderful time, and after a large meal we danced and played games. The maroon and white decorations added color to the cafeteria, and to the enjoyment of the party. The highlight of the Junior year was the long awaited Junior-Senior Banquet, which was given at the Bliss Restaurant after much planning and anticipation. “Spring Fancy” was the theme for our decorations as well as the floor show. After the banquet, the lights were dimmed for a gay evening of dancing. One thing we will always remember is the tacky party that Mrs. Arvin gave us in the gym. We also had a square-dance, after which refreshments were served, and prizes were offered to the wearers of the tackiest costumes. On the morning of September 8, 1949, the opening of school, we became seniors. We had at last reached the peak of our school life. By this time new members had been added to the class; some had moved away to other schools; but of the old gang was still together. We realized more fully our being Seniors the first time we went to chapel on that morning in 1949. We marched to the front rows as the others sat and watched, and dreamed about the day when they too would be Seniors. Class aijei Father, to Thee our hearts are turned, for we have no other desire than to accomplish Thy will. We know not what we should ask of Thee; Thou only knowest what we need. Give to us that which we know not how to ask. Strengthen us that we may live according to Thy will. Amen by Jerry Coble

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David Wagoner wills his bell-ringing job to anyone who wants it. Bill Turner leaves his golden, baritone voice to Vernon Swafford. Ruth Pitts bequeaths her bathing beauty figure to Sally Murray. Bill Lane’s ability to keep still in class goes to Bob Pierce. To Carolyn Starr goes Pat Wilkerson’s nice personality and quiet disposition. Bill Fryar’s “best-dressed” title goes to Frank Welch. Bob Strickland leaves his “most-athletic” title to Bobby Oakes. Frances Needham’s ability to get her man goes to Jeanette Tussey. Joe Lineberry leaves his laziness to Ervin Chambers. Richard Brown leaves-for Carolina Beach. Shirley Pittman wills her ability to cut classes and get away with it to Ro- berta Wilson. Charlotte Pearson leaves her artistic talent to Glyndora Dixon. Sammie Blake turned over a new leaf this year. His ability to do so is willeu to George Collier. Bobby Sheppard falls heir to Charles Sheppard’s nickname of “country”. Vivian Frye leaves her cheerful chatter to Betty Bunton. Marvin Miller leaves his devilish cackle to Van Berckman. Arietta Caddell wills her 20th Century hair-do to Virginia Causey. LaDonne Cooper leaves her many talents to Carolyn Murray. Joe Whiteside leaves his bow-legs and a bottle of Hadacol to O’Neal Blake. Dot Turner and Mary Louise Wilson wish to leave their undying friendship to Shirley Cooke and Marjorie Hayes. Muriel Taylor’s good health is left to Eleanor Clapp. Tommy “Eager” Beavers was really eager. He left in December. Jack Laughlin is a member of the Naval Reserves. His love for the sea is willed to Joe Ridge. Anne Moore leaves her “Most-Attractive” title to Janet Marsh. Roger Rich wills the honor of being the school monkey to Gene Murr. Bob Clendenin bequeaths his positions on the football and basketball team to Kenneth Fennell. Iris Jenkins leaves her likes for parties and ability to plan them to Alice Moore. Albert Bigham leaves his contagious grin and winning personality to Nor- man Lovings. Betty Land leaves her cooperative spirit and winning smile to Kay Mont- gomery. ALBERT BIGHAM ROGER RICH WITNESSES Dot Turner Mary Louise Wilson Iris Jenkins Shirley Pittman Betty Land