Bethel High School - Key Yearbook (Bethel, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1949 volume:

THE 1§49 HICKORY STICK Published By SENIOR CLASS BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL Bethel, N. C. FOREWARD In presenting this, the Hickory Stick to you, the students, graduates, and faculty of the Bethel High School, the staff hopes that it will in some small way help to preserve the memories and associaions of the days which in all probability will be recalled as the most pleasant of your lives. DEDICATION We, the staff of The Hickory Stick, wish to dedicate this annual to the teachers of Bethel High School, who have so diligently and earnestly helped us throughout our High School years. Some of these teachers are not with us now; however, we Seniors take this opportunity to thank and extend our appreciation to the following: Mrs. Wilma Taylor, our ninth grade home room teacher—who taught us Science, Health, Civics, and Geography. Mr. Dewar—who has taught the boys Agriculture all four years. Mr. Latham—who taught us Math, Algebra, and Geometry. Mrs. Shearin—who taught us English. Mrs. Sally Whitehurst, our tenth grade home room teacher—who has taught the girls Home Economics two years. Mrs. Latham, our eleventh grade home room teacher—who taught us English, History, and Guidance. Miss Hinnant—who has taught the girls Home Economics one year. Mrs. Dewar—who taught us Typing, Bookkeeping, and Shorthand. Mrs. Tucker—who taught us Biology and Chemistry. Mrs. Shelton, our twelfth grade home room teacher—who taught us English and French. FACULTY Mr. Walter C. Latham Principal Math Mrs. W. T. Shelton Twelfth Grade French English Mrs. Walter C. Latham Eleventh Grade Social Studies Miss Nora Lee Hinnant Tenth Grade Home Economics Mrs. Jesse Lamm Ninth Grade Science Physical Education Mrs. Ralph Highsmith Eighth Grade English Mr. Sam D. Dewar Agriculture Mrs. Sam D. Dewar Commerce 1. Most Musical 2. Senior Class Editoj 3. Most Popular 4. Best Sport 5. Most Athletic 6. Most Studious 7. Most Versatile 8. Editor in Chief 9. Friendliest 10. Curley locks 11. Most Likely to Succeed 12. Engaged 13. Most Handsome Boy SENIORS Carolyn Manning Mascot John Smith Mascot SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS MOTTO Not Finished; Just Begun” FLOWER White Carnation COLORS Sky Blue and White Lorena Bailey President Harold Dean Whitehurst Vice President Jo Ann Crisp Dorothy Keel Mrs. W. T. Shelton Secretary Treasurer Sponsor SENIORS Celia Bulluck Allsbrook F. H. A. 1, 2. Alpha Theta 2 Glee Club Vice Pres. F. H. A. 2 Louise Katherine Beverly Alpha Theta 1, 2 Beta Club 3, 4 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Assistant Editor of HICKORY Stick Staff Treas. of Alpha Theta 2 Treasurer of Beta Club 3 Secretary of Beta 4 Treasurer of F. B. L. A. 3 Most Popular Lorena Bailey Pres, of Senior Clas s F. H. A. 2, 3, 4 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 Beta Club 4 Glee Club 2, 3 Music Club 2, 3 Operator of Snak Turel Biggest Flirt George Bowers Basketball 2, 3 F. F. A. 1, 2 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 Joke Editor of Echo Biggest Flirt Friendliest William Edsel Briley F. B. L. A. 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 3 Glee Club 1 Hickory Stick Staff Best All Around Neatest Claude Butler F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. B. L. A. 3 SENIORS Jo Ann Crisp Secretary of Class 4 Alpha Theta, Secretary 1; President 2 Beta Club 3, 4 President of Beta Club 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Hickory Stick Staff Sports Editor 4 F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Vice Pres¬ ident 3 Most Athletic Edna Ruth James F. H. A. 2, 3, 4 Treasurer of F. H. A. 4 Scrap Book Editor 3 Glee Club 2, 3 Commerce Club 3, 4 William Earl House F. B. L. A. 3 Sports Editor Hickory Stick F. F. A. 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Most Popular Most Versatile Dorothy Jean Keel F. H. A. 2 3 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 Treasurer of Class 3, 4 Beta Club 3, 4 Alpha Theta 1, 2 Under Class Editor of Hickory Stick Earl Keel Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. B. L. A. 2, 3 Samuel Gray Keel F. F. A. 1, 2 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 Treasurer of F. B. L. A. 4 SENIORS William Keel F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. B. I.. A. 3 Basketball 3, 4 Doris Leggett F. H. A. 1, 2 Alpha Theta 1, 2 Beta Club 3 F. B. L. A. 3 Cutest Friendliest Frances Lewis F. H. A. 1 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 Myrtle Manning Music Club 1, 2, 3 Beta 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 F. B. L. A. 3 Treas. of F. FI. A 3 F. H. A. 2, 3, 4 Circulation Manager of Hitkory Stick Most Musical Gossip Editor of Spotlight Merle Manning Beta 4 Alpha Theta 1, 2 Basketball 2 Glee Club 2, 3 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Club Editor of Hickory Stick F. B. L. A. 3, 4 Vice President of F. H. A. 4 Mus ic Club 1, 2 Valeria Manning F. B. L. A. 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3 Beta Club 4 Alpha Theta 1, 2 Glee Club 2, 3 Music Club 1 Literary Editor of Echo SENIORS Lois Mizelle F. H. A. 1, 2, 4 Alpha Theta 1, 2 Bea Club 3, 4; Vice Pres. 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 F. B. L. A. 3; Secretary 3 Student Council 4 Class Representative 3 Editor in Chief of HICKORY Stick Cheerleader 3 Vice President of Class Frances C. Rogerson Beta Club 2, 4 President of F. B. L. A. 4 Secretary of French Club 3 F. H. A 1, 2 Hickory Stick Staff Photographer Glee Club 1, 2 Dalton Rollins F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 4-H Club 1, 2, 3 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 Snak Tunel Operator Betty T. McLawhon F. H. A. 1, 2 Glee Club 1, 2 Beta 3 Basketball 3 Beta 4 Vice President of F. B. L. A. 4 Assistant Joke Editor of Hi-Lights 3 Assistant Bus. Mgr. of Hickory Stick Prettiest Neatest Patricia Ann Rogerson Music 1, 2 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 Beta Club 4 Gossip Editor of Echo Best Sport Maurice Glynn Rollins Basketball 2, 3 F. F. A. 1, 2 F. B. L. A. 3 Most Musical Gutest SENIORS Bill Smith Alpha Theta 1, ' 2 Beta 3, 4; Secretary 4 Student Council 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Paper Staff 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 Secretary of Junior Class F. F. A. 1, 2 Sports Editor, Business Man¬ ager of the Hickory Stic k Most Likely to succeed Most Athletic Pauline Weathersby F. H A. 2 F. B. L A. 3, 4 Quietest Irene White Beta Secretary 3 Class Secretary 2 Alpha Theta 1, 2 Beta Club 2, 3 Class President 3 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 President of F. H. A. 1 Basketball Scorer 1, 2, 3, 4 Staff of School Paper 1, 2, 3 Editor 4 Literary Editor Hickory Stick 4 Most Versatile Best All Around Anne Whitehurst Secretary and Treasurer 2 F. H. A. 2, 3, 4 F. B. L. A. 3 President 3 Alpha Theta 1, 2 Beta 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Associate Editor 4 Hickory Stick Staff 4 Most Studious Most Likely to Succeed Jacqueline White Beta 4 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2; Captain 1, 2 F. H. A. 1, 2 Assistant Director of Senior Play Senior Class Editor of Annual Advertising Manager Paper Program Chairman F. H. A. 2 Operator of Snak Tunel Advertising Manager of Senior Play Harold Dean Whitehurst Vice President of Class 4 President of Class 2 Treasurer of Class 1 Alpha Theta 1, 2 F. B. L. A. 3 F. H. A. 1, 2 Business Manager of Paper Staff 3 Most Studious Quietest SENIORS Mack Whitehurst F. F. A. 1, 2, 3 Hickory Stick Staff, Photography F. B. L. B. 3 Best Sport Bettie Jean Wilson F. H. A. 1 F. B. L. A. 3, 4 George T. Whitehurst F. B. L. A. 2, 3 William Z. Worsley F. B. L. A. 2 (Not pictured) CLASS HISTORY Our class really got off to a good start in Sep¬ tember, 1937. There were so many of us that we were divided into two classes. There are 14 of us now who started out together in the first year. Most of the time we did our tasks well, and in all the contests which we entered we usually came out on top. Nothing discouraged us because we were a hard working class. While we were in the second grade, we competed in an Easter egg hunt contest against the grammar school as well as the high school. Again, we won the prize— a white bunny rabbit. The years passed by fast, and at the end of our eighth year we graduated to enter High School. Many of our classmates had joined us during our eight years together and there were also a few whom we had lost. Then in the fall of 1945, we started our journey through High School. Some new members had also come from Mayo and Conetoe to join us. We were very glad to have them join our class. Mrs. Wilma Taylor was our home room teacher and Mr. Latham, our principal. Nothing particularly outstanding took place dur¬ ing the year but we saw ourselves becoming ac¬ customed to High School life and beginning to grow up. For our entertainment we had a weiner roast at Shepperd’s Mill Pond where fun was had by ail. Although it had rained the day before and was a little bit muddy, everything turned out well. We enjoyed our first year in High School very much. After a nice summer vacation, we were ready to continue our journey the following September. Mrs. Sally Whitehurst was our home room teacher. The Alpha Theta members took a trip to Williams¬ burg in the spring. Our class was lucky enough to have several members go. Toward the end of the year several of our girls were chosen as wait¬ resses for the Junior-Senior banquet. The most im¬ portant event of the year was the last day of this school year. Our rings had come and what a happy day that was. And so ended our second year in High School. 1947 found us proud Juniors with most of our classmates still with us. There were 36 of us in number. Mrs. Latham was our home room teacher. The highlight of the year was the Junior-Senior Banquet. We worked hard the whole year for this special occasion and on May 7 the big event happened. It really was a big success and everyone had a wonderful time. Another important occasion was the fact that six of our boys went to Chapel Hill to play in the State Championship game which the boys basketball team won. Another trip was taken during this year—a trip to Washington, D. C. Fifteen Juniors took this trip with the Seniors. On September 6, 1948, we felt that we had finally reached one of our most desired goals, that of being Seniors. Although we lost several of our members, we gained two and there remained 34 of us. Mrs. Shelton was our home room teacher. We now tackled another task—making a year book. We are also looking forward to that great day in May—none other than that of graduation. This brings us up to the present time but before I, as the historian, stop I would like to say that I hope my classmates will succeed in whatever they try to do. We have worked together so well that I hope we will still keep up the good work although most of us will be separated. ANNE WHITEHURST. CLASS POEM Our future is bright as a crystal ball; We know our heights, We’ll try to obtain them all. As we set sail over uncharted seas, We have the love of friends and faculty. Our hopes, our joys, our fears are one— Until that ceaseless battle’s won. A victory!—for our teachers: For they are the center of our education; As we sail unto life’s unknown destination. Some of us will traverse the path to fame, While others will remain the same. Still others may leave for their heavenly rest— But we must remember that God knows what is best As Graduation Day draws close and near, We recall our memories that we hold so dear! But before we go out with the tide, We thank you, dear teachers, for being our guide In helping us the battle to win; Therefore making us better women and men. GEORGE BOWERS. CLASS PROPHECY One windy night in March I felt so sleepy I couldn’t resist going to bed any longer. Not long after I had gone to sleep I was visited by a little fairy who showed me many visions. We saw so many figures we were rather puzzled for a while. With a lot of concentration we could distinguish one from the other a little at the time. We were surprised to see such familiar faces: faces we had seen before. Yes, they are familiar faces; faces of my former classmates. The first vision she showed me was that of two people who were hold¬ ing books and pencils. Ah, yes, ’tis Louise Beverly and Irene White. I see, they are teachers in Bethel High. How nice! That’s where I was in school with them. We graduated from there in May, 1949. The fairy kept showing me many visions and I was amused to see so many of my friends I hadn’t seen in ten years. Sh! Let me concentrate a little harder, little fairy.” I see two figures coming toward me. Both have their mouths opened as if they are singing or talking. Ah! It is Harold Dean Whitehurst and George Bowers. Let’s see! Oh! George is a radio announcer and it looks like Harold Dean, who is a great radio singer—possibly A1 Jolson the Second. Fine!! Honestly, little fairy, I am enjoying this. Show me more.” I see a red spot. It’s coming closer. Red! Red! Red! What can this be? Not that place!” No, it is only red hair on a head that seems to be bobbing constantly. It is a lawyer! That familiar person is Lawyer Earl Keel. Am I surprised!! I understand he plans to run for President on the Republican ticket. But wait! What’s this? I see it is Claude Butler, Dalton Rollins, and William Keel. I understand they are successful stockholders on Wall Street, listening daily to stock market returns. I see more figures and spots now. I see part of a business section of a town. Why, for goodness sakes! There is Sam Keel’s Beauty Salon, Willie Smith’s Bowling Alley, Nurse Jo Ann Crisp’s First Aid Center, and Mack Whitehurst as Veterinarian. At the end of the street I see a theatre. The proprietor is my old friend, little Maurice Rollins. Beside it I see a little hot-dog and hamburger shop. Who could be in the shop other than Thomas Whitehurst? What progress! I see he’s the cashier but when we were in High School together he used to cook hamburgers. How nice! CLASS PROPHECY (Continued) I see a lot of different colored lights. It is Broadway and the Neon lights are very bright. I can see many names of people I know. Patsy Rogerson and Valeria Manning arc professional dancers in a night club. Myrtle Man¬ ning is the leader of an all-girl orchestra and the singer is none other than Anne Whitehurst, only now they call her Gloria White”. I am becoming so enthused and overjoyed I can hardly believe my eyes, but I keep seeing many things. ’Tis a ship ahead in a beautiful ocean. I mean it is beautiful and who could those people aboard be? Ah—there’s Edsel Briley, a noted writer, sitting on deck, and there is the captain who is none other than W. Z. Worsley with a pipe in his mouth—as u sual. Who is that pretty auburn- headed girl he’s talking to? It is Edna Ruth James and I understand she’s the ship’s dietitian. I remember how well she cooked when we were in High School together. In this vision I see Betty Lou McLawhon and Frances Rogerson put¬ ting out a big washing and they are talking over the back fence to Celia Allsbrook about Lois Mizelle who is now the wife of a prominent owner of a dry cleaning firm. Now I see many desks and chairs. Taking dictation from their bosses are Dorothy Keel, Frances Lewis, Betty Jean Wilson and Pauline Weathersby who, I might add, look mighty cute in their bosses’ luxuriously equipped offices. Wait! I see a spot trembling as if it were going to fall. Now I can see and understand why it is shaking. Lorena Bailey, the wife of a movie producer and one of his best stars, Merle Manning, are arguing with Doris Leggett, who has just been elected Miss America” of 1959. The vision is growing dim and there are two figures I can hardly make out. Why it is William Earl House, who is a big game football coach now, talking to Jacqueline White, the secretary for a sports writer of the New York Tribune. How dim it’s growing all the while! Before I knew it the fairy had disappeared and when I awoke I dis¬ covered it was only a dream, but I’m about convinced it is true. Won’t I have some interesting information to relate to my fellow classmates the next time I see them! I wonder if they will believe it or if they will only laugh it over. Let’s wait and see. MYRTLE MANNING Prophetess LAST WILL and TESTAMENT State of North Carol ina County of Pitt Township of Bethel High Village of Bethel Know ye by these presents that we, the Class of 19-49 of Bethel High School of Bethel, North Carolina, do hereby make this our last will and testament. Article I Section 1. We, the Senior Class, do will and bequeath our Senior privileges and responsibilities to the rising Senior Class. Sec. 2. To our parents we leave our great appreciation for the oppor¬ tunities they gave to us these twelve years. Sec. 3. To our principal, Mr. Latham and his family, best wishes for the coming years and our thanks for doing so much for our school. Sec. 4. To the faculty, our appreciation for their never failing efforts to help us, and also leave them with more plastic minds than some of us showed. Sec. 5. To Mr. Bell, we also leave our gratitude for his service to us during these four years. Article II Sec. 1. We. the Senior Class, leave our gratitude in behalf of the good meals Mrs. Hardy and her helpers prepared. Sec. 2. We, the Senior Class, leave to the Sophomore Class our ability to learn. Sec. 3. We, the Senior Class, leave to the incoming Freshmen some of the radiant beams of our faces, so there may be some brightness in the school in the future. Article III Sec. 1. I, Mack Whitehurst, leave my height to Cecil Simmons. Sec. 2. I, Louise Beverly, leave my place on the basketball team to Daphne Bowers. Sec. 3. I, Myrtle Manning, leave my talent of piano to Helen Griffin. Sec. 4. I, Jo Ann Crisp, leave-Jitterbugging! Sec. 5. I, Edsel Briley, leave my curly, wavy hair to W. R. Bullock. Sec. 6. We, Harold Whitehurst and Maurice Rollins, leave our studious¬ ness to Hilton Tetterton. Sec. 7. We, Celia Jane Allsbrook, Frances Rogerson, and Betty Lou McLawhon, leave our ability to be good wives to Mary Ella Moore. Sec. 8. I, Lorena Bailey, leave my wisecracks to Ralph Ford and Roy Whitehurst. Sec. 9. We, George Bowers and Claude Butler, leave—clutching our diplomas. Sec. 10. We, Doris Leggett and Irene White, leave in hysterics. Sec. II. I, Anne Whitehurst, leave my glasses to Thelma Grant. Sec. 12. I, Chicken” House, leave my place on the basketball team to Leroy White. Sec. 13. I, Patsy Rogerson, leave my sparkling personality to Louise Butler. Sec. 14. I, Bill Smith, just leave. Sec. 15. We, Dorothy Keel and Pauline Weathersby, leave quietly. SEC. 16. I, Jacqueline White, leave my working-girl’s ahility to Peggy Batchelor. Sec. 17. I, Edna Ruth James, leave my (auburn) hair to Elsie White¬ hurst. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT (Continued) Sec. 18. I, Sam Keel, knock down only thirteen girls as I leave. Sec. 19. We, Frances Lewis and Betty J. Wilson, leave lueeine” oui shorthand books. Sec. 20. I, Merle Manning, leave my blond hair to Margaret Jones. Sec. 21. I, Earl Keel, leave my freckles to Edgar Barnhill and Edward Brown, (there are enough for both!) Sec. 22. I, W. Z. Worsley, leave my jitterbugging to C. D. Anderson. Sec. 23. I, Valeria Manning, leave my love-for-East View” to Mar¬ garet Manning. Sec. 24. I, Lois Mizelle, leave for E. C. T. C. Sec. 25. I, Thomas Whitehurst, leave my ability to cook to Frank Hemingway. Sec. 26. bookkeeping. Sec. 27. I, Dalton Rollins, leave to Cecil Jones and Ernest Scott my (It’ll take two to handle it.) I, William Keel, leave my job at Eas t View to James Knox. PATSY ROGERSON, Testator. SNAPSHOTS 1. Lone Wolf 2. Conga Line 3. Leaning jl. Three’s a Crowd Love Birds p. Pointing in all Directions 7. A Nice Hug 8. Moral Support 9. Something Funny? 10. It’s Not Basketball, Bill 11. Whew! Whew! 12. Totem Pole «L Piirr r Best Sports Best All Around SUPER Cutest Quietest L ATI VE S Neatest Most Versatile Prettiest and Most Handsome Most Athletic 1. Having a Hard Time, Joi 2. What Do You See, Bill? 3. Bashful 4. Seniors Now, but Once Fifth Graders. 5. Just Escaped 6. Split-second Timing 7. Dream Man 8. Faking 9. We Use Ipana JUNIORS JUNIORS President Edward Brown Vice President Cecil Simmons Secretary Margaret Manning C. D. Anderson Edgar Barnhill Peggy Batchelor Edward Brown W. R. Bullock Louise Butler Treasurer Peggy Batchelor Daphne Bowers Ralph Ford Thelma Grant Helen Griffin Betty Faye Harrell Frank Hemingway JUNIORS Ernest Scott Cecil Simmons Hilton Tetterton Elsie Whitehurst Roy Whitehurst Cecil Jones James Knox Margaret Manning Mary Ella Moore LeRoy White Not Pictured Margaret Jones I Going Somev,here Teacher? i. She Can Cook, Too! 3. Love Birds 4. What Do You See? 5. Dream Girl 6. Practice Teachers 7. Off Guard 8. Propping 9. Give Us a Little Smile, Won’t You, Huh! 10. Entranced 11. Seniors Now But Once Fifth Graders SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer Janice Roberson Carroll Alexander Beth Briley Carroll Alexander Gene Anderson Sue Bland Beth Briley Margaret Briley Lewis Manning Erma Parker Janice Roberson Billie Rollins Jack Rollins Toddy Smith Doris Whichard Dalton Whitehurst J. H. Whitehurst Joe Whitehurst Not Pictured James Allen Wilbur Jones John Nelson Milton Weathersby 1. Going Our Way? 2. Sincerely I Do 3. Love That Man 4. Dead-eye Mack 5. Strike . . . Three! 6. We re Here Again 7. Set Shot 8. Glamour 9. Got Me Against a Brick Wall 10. Aunt Dorothy and Pete” 11. Beat Me Daddy FRESHMEN FRESHMEN Praidem - Geraldine White V.ce President - CIeve Burton Jr Secretary --- Lexine Rollins Treasurer . ..... clara Wllson First Row: J. W. Smith, Cecil Whitehurst, Paulette Briley, Ruby Scott, Marcia Bulluck, Lexine Rollins, Eugene McLawhon, Grace Whitehurst, Alice Coburn. Second Row: Louise Boyette, Jean Cullifer, Julia Daniels, Betty Scott, Geraldine White, Audrey Griffin, Lecky McWhorter, Jane Morris. Third Row: Daphne Weathersby, Clara Wilson, George James, Lind¬ sey Whitehurst, Bobby Gene Manning, Mavis Weathersby, Joyce Wilson. Fourth Row: Vernon Ray Manning, Cleve Burton, Jr, Billy Barnhill, Bob Bowers, Wyatt Earl Meeks, Louise Davenport, Ruth Whitley. Elfd ? Row: Earl J° hnson Tommy House, Nancy Whitehurst, Joyce Weathersbee. Sixth Row: Dolly Whitfield, Peggy Joyce Bryant, Vance Earl White. Mrs. Lamm, Teacher. 1. Hungry, Pup? 2. Stooge!! 3. Have a Bite? 4. Farmer’s Wife 5. Waiting for My Gal 6. Lunch Time 7. I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad 8. Beware of the Tardy Bell EIGHTH GRADE , fsiiSM EIGHTH GRADE President _ Norma Williamson Vice President- Jimmy Smith Secretary _ Janie Edmondson Treasurer _ Bobby Rollins First Row: Doris Meeks, Jimmy Smith, Bobby Rollins, Ernell Wilson, Buddy Benton, Virginia Johnson, Dalton Council, Edward Briley. Second Row: Bobby Lewis, Lula Belle Briley, Arlene Manning, Janie Edmondson, William Whitehurst. Third Row: Betty Jean James, Mary Tetterton, Jule Pollard, Jack Wynne, Angus Bowers, Miriam Cherry, Dora Blake. Fourth Row: Charles Keel, Albert Whichard, Lewis Mullen. Mrs. Highsmith, Teacher. 1. Smiles! 2. Pretty Good Shot 3. Daily Routine 4. Play Ball 5. Brains at Work. Don’t Disturb! 6. Three Basketeers ACTIVITIES ANNUAL STAFF Editor in Chief-----Lois Mizclle Assistant Editor-Louise Beverly Associate Editor-Anne Whitehurst Business Manager _ Bill Smith Assistant Business Manager_Betty Lou McLawhon Circulation Managers -Myrtle Manning and Edsel Briley Literary Editor---Irene White Senior Class Editor-Jacqueline White Under Class Editor - Dorothy Keel Club Editor - Merle Manning Sports Editors-Jo Ann Crisp and William E. House Photography Editor ----Frances Rogerson Assistant Photography Editor...Mack Whitehurst v We are Future Farmers of America. The aim of this club is the development of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. We have purposes to help in the development of a better place in which to liva We want to produce more on the amount of land we have for less expense. This club helps the young man to have more faith in himself and be willing t� take more chances in life. We have a desire to help in the improvement of the soil. The club promotes an interest in us to make us want to care for things that are connected with farming. First Row, left to right: J, W. Smith, Cecil Whitehurst, Billy Rollins, Wyatt Earl Meeks, Eugene McLawhon. Second Row: Bobby Gene Manning, Wilbur Jones, J. H. Whitehurst, Lindsey Whitehurst, Claude Butler, Vernon Manning. Third Row: Earl Johnson, Bob Bowers, Lewis Manning, Cleve Burton, Jr., Ralph Ford, LeRoy White, Dalton Rollins. Fourth Row: Dalton Whitehurst, Cecil Jones, Fred Keel, Milton Weathersby, Mr. Dewar, William Keel, Earl Keel. We are the Future Homemakers of America.” We have eight goals: (1) To promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking. (2) To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership. (3) To encourage democracy in home and community life. (4) To work for good home and family life for all. (5) To promote international good will. (6) To foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life. (7) To provide wholesome indi¬ vidual and group recreation. (8) To further interest in home economics. First Row, left to right: Joyce Wilson, Myrtle Manning, Claire Wilson, Marcia Bulluck, Lois Mizelle, Alice Coburn, Lexine Rollins. Second Row: Thelma Grant, Dolly Whitfield, Betty Scott, Jane Morris, Beth Briley, Lecky McWhorter, Geraldine White, Peggy Bryant. Third Row: Anne Whitehurst, Edna Ruth James, Lorena Bailey, Merle Manning, Toddy Smith, Jeane Cullifer, Janice Roberson, Sue Bland. Fourth Row: Mary Ella Moore, Daphne Bowers, Miss Hinnant. F.F.A. BETA CLUB President----Jo Ann Crisp Vice President --Lois Mizelle Secretary - Louise Beverly Treasurer-Bill Smith Advisor----- Mrs. Latham The membership of the National Beta Club is composed of those students in High School who excel in scholarship and leadership. It is not the purpose of the Beta Oub to set standards which would prove to be prohibitive barriers, but rather to set relatively high but inviting goals so that the High School students may desire membership. The National Beta Club was reinstated at Bethel High School in the spring of 1947 to replace the former local honor society entitled the Alpha Theta Club. The Beta Club is active in extra-curricular activities, it aids in the Student Government and helps operate the school library. The membership of the Beta Club at present totals twenty-seven members. First Row, left to right: Irene White, Beth Briley, Myrtle Manning, Helen Griffin, Lois Mizelle, Valeria Manning. Second Row: Patsy Rogerson, Panice Roberson, Sue Bland, Mary Ella tyfoore, Carroll Alexander, Margaret Manning, Frances Rogerson. Third Row: Jacqueline White, Jo Ann Crisp, Louise Beverly, Dorothy Keel, Toddy Smith, Betty Lou McLawhon, Lorena Bailey. Fourth Row: Edward Brown, W. R. Bullock, Bill Smith, Edgar Barnhill, Frank Hemingway, Anne Whitehurst, Merle Manning. STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right, 12th grade: Bill Smith, Lois Mizelle; 8th grade; Jimmy Smith, Norma Williamson, 9th grade: Jean CuUifer Eugene McLawhon. Second Row, 11th grade: J H WhitS s 217 EUa M °° re; Adv ' SOr ’ Mr ' Latham; 10th g de: Teddy Smith, t . ldeals of th r e Srud L ent Council are to set a high example of citizenship before the other students. It is their duty to exercise discipline when necessary and to help others to discipline themselves. 1 “ PAPER STAFF This year the Bethel Future Business Leaders of America are sponsoring the school paper; therefore, the members of the paper staff were elected from this organi¬ zation. The members of the staff are as follows: Editor in Chief-Irene White Assistant Editor_._Mary Ella Moore Literary Editor_ Valeria Manning Sports Editor___ Bill Smith Gossip Editor_Patsy Rogerson Jokes Editor_George Bowers Business Manager_Louise Beverly Circulation Manager_W. R. Bullock Advertising Committee _ Hilton Tetterton The Production Staff consists of the second year typing students. As our adv isors this year we have been very fortunate to have Mrs. Sam Dewar, the Commercial teacher, and several practice teachers from East Carolina Teachers College. We have only had three practice teachers so far. They are: Miss Frostie Thompson, Miss Rosa Asbell, and Mr. Jerome Worsley. To them we extend qur sincere thanks and appreciation for their many hours spent in instructing and guiding us. F. B. L. A. President _ Frances Rogerson Vice President_-_ Betty Lou McLawhon Secretary _ Edgar Barnhill Treasurer_ Sam Keel Advisor __--- Mrs. Dewar The Bethel Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America was granted its charter October 27, 1947, being among the first chapters organized in North Carolina. The object of this organization is to build up the business department, promote interest in business and instill into us those qualities upon which a successful business as well as a successful life depends. Each year we choose some project to work on. It is through this organization that the school paper is published. First Row, left to right: Irene White, Myrtle Manning, Helen Griffin, Cecil Simmons, Valeria Manning, Angelin Hyman. Second Row: Patsy Rogerson, Frances Rogerson, Pauline Weathersby, Frances Lewis, Mary Ella Moore, Louise Butler, Mar¬ garet Manning. Third Row: Merle Manning, Lorena Bailey, Dorothy Keel, Louise Beverly, Jacqueline White, Betty Lou McLawhon, Edna Ruth James. Fourth Row: Edsel Briley, Ernest Scott, C. D. Anderson, Roy Whitehurst, Daphne Bowers, Peggy Batchelor, Elsie Whitehurst, Betty Jean Wilson. Fifth Row: W. R. Bullock, Edgar Barnhill, Bill Smith, Sam Keel, Mrs. Dewar, George Bowers, Hilton Tetterton, Dalton Rollins. CHEERLEADERS Rock-a-Bve Babv We are the inspiration of our team” First Row: Sue Bland, Mary Jo Wynne, Jenny Lee Whitehurst, Betfr Brilc Second Row: Janie Ruth Edmondson, Jean Cuilifer, Toddy Smith, Janice Roberso Lecky McWhorter. I 1. Hurry, Dal 2. Play Cast 3. Hungry? 4. Alley-Oop! 5. There’s Thar Man Again 6. Umph!! ATHLETICS BASKETBALL GIRLS Front Row, left to right: Dolly Whitfield, Guard; Daphne Bowers, Guard Mary Ella Moore, Forward; Geraldine White, Guard; Jo Ann Crisp, Forward. Bact Row: Toddy Smith, Guard; Jeanne Cullifer, Guard; Peggy Batchelor, Guard; Ann? Whitehurst, Forward; Louise Beverly, Forward; and Coach, Mrs. Jesse Lamm. Opponent Score Arthur - 16-29 Grifton-26-39 Farmville_ 12-17 Washington _ 24-29 Washington_20-32 Winterville_18-22 Chicod _ 24-25 Grimesland_19-22 Farmville_12-21 Jamesville _ 18-22 Morehead City_24-31 Morehead City_26-37 Grifton-31-32 Ayden - 25-33 Jamesville _ 17-30 High Scorer Mary E.. 7 Jo Ann .. 14 Louise ... 4 Mary E. _ 4 Jo Ann .. 4 Jo Ann __ 11 Mary E.. 9 Mary E. _ 9 Jo Ann . 12 Mary F.. 19 5 Mary E._ Jo Ann_ 5 Jo Ann ... 11 Jo Ann _ 11 Mary E... 11 Jo Ann- 12 Mary E.- 14 Jo Ann____ 11 Opponent Score Snow Hill_28-23 Grimesland _ 29-34 Winterville_31-21 Edenton _ 35-24 Bath - 28-15 Edenton .. Bath _ Stokes _ Oak City Oak City 39-20 21-19 52-22 25- 15 39-18 23-29 26- 26 High Scorer Jo Ann . 12 Jo Ann. 14 Jo Ann .... 12 Mary E. _ 15 Jo Ann. 12 Mary E. . 12 Louise ... 18 Jo Ann... 10 Jo Ann_ 18 Jo Ann_ 11 Jo Ann... 22 Jo Ann.. 9 Mary E.. 12 t 1. Daphne 3. Peggy 2. Jeanne 4. Toddy 5. Geraldine 7. Dolly 9- Jo Ann 11.Anne 6. Angeline 8. Mary Ella 10. Louise BASKETBALL GIRLS The Girls’ Baskethall Team has finished another successful season con- .-iaering the opposition. Under the splendid coaching of Mrs. Jesse Lamm of Greenville, North Carolina, the girls have played consistent .500 ball, drop¬ ping several hard-fought games by close scores; although outclassed in several. Mrs. Lamm graduated from East Carolina Teachers College in 1947. She is originally from Dublin, North Carolina. The lack of reserves, especially in the forward position, as well as a lack of experience, has proven to be a great handicap. Although the girls’ record cannot be compared to that of the boys, they are to be commended for their spirit and aggressiveness. May their motto always be: Winners never quit, quitters never win”. BASKETBALL BOYS First Row, left to right: Edgar Barnhill, Frank Hemingway, Bobby Man¬ ning, Hilton Tetterton, Fred Keel. Second Row: Assistant Coach Sam Dewar, Bill Smith, Wm. Earl House, Mack Whitehurst, William Keel, W. R. Bullock, Earl Keel, Coach Walter Latham. Not pictured: W. Z. Worsley, John Nelson. SEASON’S SCORES Team We They Author-56 6 Snow Hill-33 12 Grimesland - 60 17 Grifton-66 19 Oak City -62 32 Kinston - 37 36 Roanoke Rapids- 47 33 Winterville- 52 31 Raleigh _ 35 47 Edenton ---47 13 Farmville . 50 27 Roanoke Rapids- 68 35 Washington _ 46 27 Robersonville All Stars - 40 38 Washington _ 24 34 Bath _56 13 American Redheads -41 36 Winterville_ 61 23 Chicod_83 16 Team We Edenton _ 41 Grimesland---61 Kinston -35 Farmville_49 Jamesville _41 Tarboro -41 Morehead City - 47 Bath _ 57 Stokes - 70 Tarboro _ 50 Oak City_ 57 Morehead City_ 42 Grifton _ 58 Oak City _ 50 Ayden_ 54 Ayden-55 Jamesville _ 35 ECTC Sparkplugs_46 Snow Hill_55 They 24 30 43 30 40 16 36 33 15 27 33 37 19 24 28 28 33 36 34 BASKETBALL BOYS’ BASKETBALL AT BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL DURING 1948-49 With the best team ever produced at Bethel High School, we have won 35 out of 38 games played so far this year. We lost one game to Needham Broughton of Raleigh, who has had an undefeated season in Class AA competition; Kinston beat us on their home court and Washington won from us in Washington during the Christmas holidays. We won over Kinston and Washington in Bethel and beat Jamesville on their home court 1 point and won by two points in Bethel on a return engagement. These games plus the double victory over Morehead City and two games which we played Ayden at ECTC and won by 54-28 and 55-28 scores were the highlights of the year’s play. As it now stands we should win the Pitt County Cham¬ pionship easily. Most of the games have been played with little or no doubt about the outcome. The sec¬ ond team played as much as the first team in practically all of the games. The team this year was made up mainly from a group of boys who have been together for four years on the hardwood court. They entered High School four years ago and, needless to say, the most of them are now Seniors. They have proven themselves to be students of the game as well as good basketball players. In fact, they have won 112 out of the last 120 games played. Above all they have learned to play the game fairly as well as putting their best in it in order to win. After seeing them play twice Coach Porter of ECTC said: They know what to do. I would like to have all of them come to ECTC.” The seniors that are leaving Bethel and completing four years of basketball are Forward W. Z. Worsley; For¬ ward and Guard Bill Smith; Center and Guard Wil¬ liam Earl House; Center Mack Whitehurst; Guard Earl Keel; Forward William Keel. The remainder of the team is composed of Juniors Frank Boots” Heming¬ way, Forward; Hilton Tetterton, Guard; Edgar Barn¬ hill, Forward and Guard; and W. R. Bullock, Guard; Sophomore John Nelson, Center; and Fred Keel, Forward; Freshman Bobby Manning who plays Guard and show s some promise of becoming a Star. At the time of writing this article we hope to win the District Tournament and go to Durham to repeat our last year’s performance in winning the State Class B” Championship. But Durham is a long way off and who knows? We have some tough games ahead. But if Bill Smith can come through with his one-handed fade- back” ' shot and fight for that ball all over the court and Bill has the scrap to do it; If Boots can make the ball stick in the basket on his cross court foul line drive as he did in last year’s final when he shot 19 points; if Mack can cover the opposing Center as he has been doing nicely all year and getting those rebounds and then come through with a few baskets; If William Earl plays smart ball as he has been doing recently, guarding their best man, driving in for screens and lay-ups plus a few good set shots; If Earl Red” Keel, rebounder, handles the ball as expertly, seldom losing it to opponents, makes few bad passes as in past and hits some of his long push set- shots; If we get good support from substitute William Keel and Hilton Tetterton; as the boys say We’ll be in there.” We regret that W. Z. Worsley played some when he was in the eighth grade thus eliminating him from helping us in the State Playoffs. We will miss your ac¬ curate shooting W. Z. As the coach of such a nice group of young men I want to say, I have a very tender spot for every one of you.” I have been with most of you for four years. I can close my eyes and see you making your favorite shots, guarding, dribbling, passing or going for the ball. It will be a long time before the fans forget you and I think I never will. Eve asked you to play under all conditions. Most of the time you have come through with flying colors. You have practiced hard. You have learned the vital things in life : (1) If you want something, you have w work for it,” (2) You will get back what you put into anything.” Our motto is: Play the game to the ex¬ tent of your ability but play it fairly. Never argue with the officials when they are doing their best. I say to the seniors; W. Z. Worsley, Bill Smith, Wil¬ liam Earl House, Earl Keel, Mack Whitehurst, and William Keel may you play the game of life as you played the game of basketball. Keep your body and mind strong and clean. To the remainder of the squad, the regulars and the Junior Varsity, I ' ll have to say the future does not look too good; but with the help of the present ninth grade which Mr. Dewar has capably and willingly coached this year. We will win some and lose some, but I’ll guarantee you this; our opponents will not hold us too lightly, and if they do beat us, they will rejoice in having won over a Bethel Team. WALTER LATHAM Coad) Edgar Wm. Earl Hilton W. R. Fred Earl W. Z. Mack Frank BASKETBALL BOYS William John ' : 1. At the Stake 2. Hey Teacher 3. Pals . . . 4. In a Hurry 5. Leaving, Lois? 6. Playing . . . 7. Just Friends 8. Dreaming 9. Wondering 10. Posing 11. Hiding 12. Tired Dogs 13. Lonesome? 14. Stairsteps 15. Riding High 16. Love Me, Love My Dog 17. Aren’t We Sweet 18. Confident 19. Walking on Air ADVERTISEMENTS Compliments To Wynne ' s incorporated CHEVROLET SALES SERVICE Phone 354 Bethel N. C. Compliments oj Compliments oj H.L. RIVES DRUG STORE A GOOD DRUG STORE W.C WHITEHURST SONS PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Phone 368-1 Bethel, N. C. Bethel N. C. Compliments oj Compliments oj TAFT FURNITURE CO. EAVES ESSO STATION 51 Years of Continuous TIRES-BATTERIES Furniture Service AUTO RE1AIRS-GAS--OIL Greenville N. C. WASHING GREASING BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1949 BETHEL MANUFACTURING COMPANY Compliments cj Compliments oj DAY-MITE LUNCH BETHEL THEATER Famous For Good Hamburgers Phone 3581 Bethel, N. C. Bethel N. C. Compliments oj Compliments of J.W. ROOK O SON ANDREW’S HARDWARE CO. Dial 2491 Phone 3651 Bethel N. C. Bethel N.C. Compliment$ To THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1949 M.O. BLOUNT SONS Bethel N. C. Compliments oj Compliments oj G.T. WHITEHURST FEED-SEED GROCERIES MEATS THE GUARANTY BANK and TRUST COMPANY Phone 2631 Bethel N. C. Bethel N. C. Compliments oj Compliments oj WLD. WHSTEHCMST THOMAS STORE ELECTRICIANS-PLUMBERS FROZEN FOODS-MEATS GROCERIES Dial 36189 Greenville N. C. Phone 3631 Bethel, N. C. Compliments of Compliments oj HUNNIECUTT MANNING RADIO SERVICE FURNITURE CO. YOUR PHILCO DEALER Dial 4126 Dial 2111 Hobgood Bethel Dial 2726 Bethel, N. C. Compliments of Compliments oj j.R. CULLIFER LJ. WHITEHURST ft SONS Dial 2341 Bethel N. C. Dial 3621 Bethel, N. C. Compliments of AYERS FUNERAL HOME TEXICO SERVICE STATION 24 Hour Ambulance Service C.A. Manning Bethel N. C. Phone 2611 Bethel, N. C. For That Special Occasion See Compliments oj BETHEL FLOWER HOTEL BARBER SHOP and Jessie White—Barber GIFT SHOP Bethel N. C. Dial 340-1 Bethel, N.C. Compliments of Compliments oj ABEYOUNIS SHOE SHOP MANNING SUPPLY CO. SHOE REPAIRING SHOES FOR SALE OLD AND NEW Dial 2721 Bethel, N. C. BUY WHERE YOU CAN SELL Phone 3501 Bethel, N. C. BEST WISHES TO SERVE DELICOUS POPCORN THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1949 A Popular Pastime Food Of BETHEL ICE CREAM PARLOR THE PAST-TIME Dial 2721 Bethel, N. C. SNAK TUNNEL Compliments oj PLANTERS WAREHOUSE Robersonville N. C. Compliments oj CM BURTON Compliments oj W.K. WHITEHURST PLANTER MERCHANT Whitehurst Station Compliments oj EAST VIEW SERVICE STATION Marvin Whitehurst-PROPRIETOR Note Of Thanks To All Cotributors To The 1949 HICKORY STICK Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Beverly Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Mizelle Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Beverly Mr. and Mrs. Abbott McWhorter Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Gardner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Keel Robert Bright Whitley Dan Nicholson Miss Geraldine Johnson Mr. and Mrs. James Crandell Miss Enid Pattieway Mr. Royal Carson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy Cassell Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Manning Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cullifer Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Carson Bethel Flower and Gift Shop Mr. Roy Clinton Whitehurst Mrs. Walter Clayton Whitehurst Walter Wade Carson Mrs. C. W. Everett Mrs. J. A. Edmondson Mrs. Horace Tetterton Mr. L. L. Andrews Mrs. Riley Bullock Mrs. W. M. Howard Mr. Russel Carson Mary C. Morris Mrs. C. M. Burton Height Weeks Mack Matthews Willie Dunning Mr. John Lloyd Mrs. Bill Bonner J. R. Bunting Mrs. Lewis Ayers Mrs. Walter Latham Mrs. Clara Roberson Mr. and Mrs. Sam D. Dewar Miss Athleen Rollins Mr. R. E. James, Jr. Miss Patricia Carson Mrs. John W. Rook, Sr. Mr. Jerome Worsley Mrs. G. M. Watson Mrs. W. J. Lewis Mrs. S. L. Johnson Mrs. J. C. Lindsay Mrs. Mattie Staton Mrs. W. T. Shelton Mrs. Larry James Mrs. Alva Lee Whitley Mrs. David House, Jr. Miss Rosa Mae Martin Mr. Linwood Briley Mrs. R. F. McLawhon Mr. Van Taylor, Jr. Mr. Haywood Highsmith Mr. John Staton E. L. Mayo Mr. Ronald Riddick Ruth Muriel Taylor A. O. Roberson Co. Mr. C. W Everett Mr. John Burton Bunting Mr. Bert Carson Dr. C. G. Garrenton Major James Z. B. Bunting Mr. F. F. Pollard Mr. W. A. House Mr. F. C. James Mr. Fred Mozingo Mr. F. G. Whitehurst Mr. B. C. Gardner Mr. E. L. Baker Mr. J. C. Smith Mr. Dennis Alexander Our thanks goes to the following people for their special contributions to the Hickory Stick: Edna Ruth James, for the art work; George Bowers for the class poem; Frances Lewis, Dedication; and Patsy Rogerson, Last Will and Testament. Finally, to everyone who has had any part in making this annual possible, we express our sincere appreciation.