Bethel High School - Key Yearbook (Bethel, NC)

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Class Poem All of the Seniors of nineteen fifty-three Have thought of their futures that are to be. By the help of teachers, parents and friends. We are beginning to near the end. Through all our trials, troubles and needs. Our teachers had ready for us a good deed. They have prepared us our future to face, For without their help we couldn ' t have advanced to this place. Credit we give to our parents so true Twelve years they’ve labored and watched as we grew All through hardships that have not been few At last they ' ve succeeded in pulling us through. Our friends deserve a lot of credit, too, For all the things that they ' ve helped us do. All their kind words and praise Have helped us our banner to raise. Now as we bid you all farewell. It makes all of our hearts swell To thank you all for what you’ve done By your help our victories are won. And now our time has passed. Our dreams are coming true at last. This is not the end of our time For upward and upward we shall climb. Our motto, in life shall be our guide Wherever we go by it we ' ll abide While seeking our fortunes, our will Shall be Not to the top but climbing still. Class Poetess, Ernell Wilson Class Song (Adopted by Seniors) You ' ll Never Walk Alone When you walk through a storm, keep your chin up high And don ' t be afraid of the dark. At the end of the storm is a golden sky And the sweet silver song of a lark. Walk on through the wind. Walk on through the rain, Tho ' your dreams be tossed and blown Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart. And you ' ll never walk alone. You ' ll never walk alone. Rodgers and Hammerstein

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Class Will State of North Carolina, County of Pitt, Township of Bethel: Know ye by these presents that we, the Class of ' 53 of Bethel High School, Bethel, North Carolina, do hereby execute this, our last will and testament. Article I Item 1: To our parents, we leave our appreciation for their kindness through the past twelve years in sacrificing for our education. Item 2: To the faculty, we leave our sincere appreciation in guiding us in our high school years. Item 3: We, the Seniors of ' 53, leave to the Freshmen our knowledge that we have gained in the past years. Item 4: We, the Seniors, leave with the Sophomore Class our ability to act as young ladies and gentlemen. Item 5: We, the Seniors of ' 53, leave to the Juniors our Senior privileges in looking for a brighter future. Article II 1. I, Frank Benton, leave to Bill Edmondson my friendly ways. 2. I, Angus Bowers, leave to B. F. Goodall my Beta Club presidency. 3. I, Edward Briley, leave to Bradley Gray my wavy hair. 4. I, Bobby Edmondson, leave my superlative to R. I. Taylor. 5. I, Bruton Edmondson, leave my bookkeeping to John Pritchard. 6. I, David Jacobs, leave my conduct to B. B. Tetterton. 7. I, Robert Nelson, leave my basketball suit to Billy Whitehurst and Larry Tetterton. 8. I, Cecil Riddick, leave to James Earl Whitley my talent. 9. I, Bobby Rollins, leave to Arthur Richardson my ability to type. 10. I, William Whitehurst, leave to Bill Latham my ability to play basketball. 11. I, Jack Wynne, leave to Michael House my courteous habits. 12. I, Lula Belle Briley, leave to Peggy Bullock and Lois Griffin my superlative. Most Praiseworthy. 13. I, Janie Edmondson, leave to Janelle Whitley and Edith Doughtie my ability to be a good sport. 14. I, Betty James, leave to Corrine Briley my ability to be most athletic. 15. I, Norma Williamson, leave to Newbie James and Betty Jean Keel all the positions I have held since being in high school. 16. I, Arlene Manning, leave to Betty Marie Andrews and Delores Ford my naturally curly hair. 17. I, Ernell Wilson, leave Doris Meeks and Marie Hux the ability to be every¬ one ' s friend. 18. I, Sybil Briley, leave to Sherre Latham and Barbara Whitehurst my ability to have a husband. 19. I, Isabel Manning, leave to Carrie Ayers my height. 20. I, Barbara Morris, leave to Betsy James and Lois James my shorthand. Lula Belle Briley, Testator

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Class Prophecy I glanced up at the calendar. The date. May 19, 1963 had a big red circle around it. Yes, it was the day that I was to have my dear classmates of ' 53 as my guests. We were going to discuss our beloved school days together. Of course, I had another reason in mind. My classmates were going to be the main characters of my latest novel, Success Is Ours, and I wanted to find out more about their lives ten years after we had graduated from Bethel High. The door bell rang. When I opened the door nineteen distinguished looking persons stood before me. My eyes glanced quickly over their faces as I ushered them in. They had become so dignified! As we talked together, I found to my surprise that Janie Edmondson had actually realized her life ' s ambition that she had talked about as a child. She was an opera singer. Cecil Riddick was a singer and guitar player on Hank Holden ' s Jamboree TV program. Ernell Wilson and Betty James were dressed in white. Both were nurses at John Cureall ' s Hospital. Angus Bowers was chief engineer with the International Bridge Breakers, while Bruton Edmondson was owner of Print it Well Publishing Company. No one was modest about his success, and I was amazed at the success of everyone. Robert Nelson was a professional basketball player, and Bobby Rollins was district attorney in Chicago. The owner of Wynne ' s Chevrolet Manufacturing Company was none other than Jack Wynne. The person who had sole interest in the A P Stores was Bobby Edmondson. North Carolina ' s biggest tobacco farmer was William Whitehurst. Edward Briley and his wife were principal and assistant principal of Cities ' Central High School. David Jacobs was the Loafers ' Penalty Agent of New ork. Our Uncle Sam had at his service Frank Benton and Barbara Morris. Arlene Manning was director of primary education at Children ' s Haven Graded School. Lula Belle Briley married a wealthy fur dealer. Sybil Briley and Isabel Manning each had their hands full looking after their many children. I think my novel will be a success just as its characters are. To our days at Bethel High School we owe these prosperous years. Class Prophetess Norma Williamson CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Blue and White American Beauty Rose CLASS MOTTO Not to the top, but climbing!