Bethel High School - Key Yearbook (Bethel, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1955 volume:

,7 J? 4_ -1? - mj Published by the Students of Bethel High School Bethel, North Carolina DEDICATION We, the Seniors of 1955, proudly dedicate this annual to our parents, who have made it possible for us to receive a high school education. Without their constant care and guidance, we realize that it would not have been possible for us to reacn this first landing in our education. We wish to leave this annual as a small memorial to show our sincere appreciation for the sacrifices they have made on our behalf. HIGH SCHOOL jane - ' |rencb tgV. Grade Mrs. Thadys Dewar School Secretary Business Education FACULTY W. C. Latham Principal Mr. James D. Nicholson Science Miss Janice Albritton English . . W Mrs. Lucille Mayo Home Economics Mr. S. D. Dewar Agriculture GRAMMAR GRADE FACULTY Left to right: Mr. W. C. Berry, Elementary Principal and Seventh Grade; Mrs. Alvah Jackson, Sixth Grade; Miss Frances Warren, Fifth Grade; Miss Marian Burton, First Grade; Mrs. Ruth Thonnas, Third Grade; Mrs. Elsie Nicholson, First Grade; Mrs. Joan Hackett, Second Grade; Mrs. Irene Brock, Fourth Grade. SCHOOL BOARD Left to right: Mr. W. C. Latham; Mr. Linwood Briley; Rev. D. W. Alexander; Mr. C. W. Everett, Chairman; Dr. C. G. Garrenton, Secretary; Mr. W. T. Ward. seni 0T5 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Lawrence Cobb Secretary Shirley Jean Whitehurst Vice President Shirley Wilson Treasurer Barbara Whichard BOBBY WHITEHURST F.B.L.A. 4; Exchange Ed.; F.F. A. 1,2,3; Most Popular. BECKY KEEL F.H.A. 3,4, Song Leader 2; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club 3,4, Vice President 4; Pape r Staff 4, Sports Editor 4; Beta Club 3,4; Cheerleader 1,3; 4-H Club 1; F.B.L.A. 4; Most Courteous. JAMES GURGANUS F.F. A. 1,2; F.B.L.A. 3. MARY FRANCES WHITEHURST Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Paper Staff 3,4, Editor-in-Chief 4; F.H.A. 3,4, Secretary 4; Class Treasurer 3; Beta Club 2,3,4 Annual Staff 4, Editor-in-Chief Marshal 3; Snak Tunnel 3,4 Most Dependable. LAWRENCE COBB Class President 4; F.F.A. 1,2; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Paper Staff 4, Business Manager; Literary Club 3; Science Club 4; Baseball 3,4; Annual Staff 4, Art Editor; Most Talented. JANICE HUX 4-H Club 1; Glee Club 1; F.B. L.A. 3,4; F.H.A. 1; Paper Staff 3,4, Reporter 3, Circulation Manager 4; Assistant Librarian 3,4; Science Club 3; Class Poet; Most Praiseworthy. SHIRLEY ANNE HARDY F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; 4-H Club 1; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Paper Staff 3,4, Copy Editor 3; Class Editor 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,3,4; Science Club 3,4, Secretary 4; Chief Marshal 3; Most Likely to Succeed. HERBERT BRILEY F.F.A. 1,2; Baseball 2,3; F.B. L.A. 3,4; Basketball 1; Most Hand some. MARSHALL TETTERTON Science Club 3,4, President 4; Class President 1,3; F.B.L.A. 4; Paper Staff 4, Copy Editor 4; F.F.A. 1,2, Treasurer 2; Bas- ketball 1,2,3; Best Dressed, Most Likely to Succeed. ANNA WHITE Basketball 1,4; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Paper Staff 4, Social Editor; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian; Annual Staff 4, Clubs Editor; Maid of Honor of May Court 3; Glee Club 1; 4-H Club 1; Most Popular. DAN ANDERSON Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Paper Staff 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4, Sports Editor; Most Athletic. MARY WHITLEY F.H.A. 2,3; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Room Representative 3; Science Club 4; Glee Club 1. PATRICIA WHITEHURST F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Song Leader 3; F.B.L.A. 3,4; P ape r Staff 4, Grammar School Editor; 4-H Club 1; Basketball 3; Beta Club 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Literary Club 3; Cheerleader 1,2; Class Prophecy; Best Sport. JAMES DAVENPORT F.F.A. 1,2; Baseball 3; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Most Courteous. CARLTON KEEL Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Paper Staff 3,4; Best Sport. SHIRLEY WILSON 4-H Club 1; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Paper Staff 3,4, Reporter 3, Literary Editor 4; Glee Club 3; Beta Club 4, Vice President; Senior Class Marshal 3; Prettiest. DAVID WEATHERSBY F.B.L.A. 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Baseball 2; Bus Driver 4; Room Representative 3; Most Studious. BARBARA WHICHARD F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 2, Vice President 3, President 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Assistant Li- brarian 2; Beta Club 2,3,4; Forensic Club 2; F.B.L.A. 3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; Snak Tunnel 1,2,3,4; Marshal 3; Annual Staff 4, Assistant Editor; Most Studious. MARY ANNE MANNING Beta Club 3; 4-H Club 1; Science Club 4; Cheerleader 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; F.B.L.A. 3,4; For- ensic Club 2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Assistant Librarian 2; Best Dressed. BILLY STATON F.F.A. 1,2; Typing Science Club 3,4: F. 4-H Club 1,2. Contest 3; B.L.A. 3,4; SHERWOOD WHITE Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. F.B.L.A. 3. 1,2; MARY JO WYNNE Forensic and Literary Club 2,3, President 3; F.H.A. 1,2; Beta Club 2,3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; Marshal 3; F.B.L.A. 3,4, Reporter 4; Paper Staff, Clubs Editor 3; Typing Contest 3; Student Council 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,2; Annual Staff, Business Manager; Vice President of Freshman Class; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class His- torian, Most Talented. DALTON BRILEY F.B.L.A. 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Cutest. CAROLYN COOPER Rich Square 1,2,3; 4-H Club 1, President; Paper Staff 2,3; Glee Club 1.2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Beta Club 3; F.H.A. 1,2, Par- liamentarian 2; Piano 1,2,3. Bethel 4: BetaClub 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Paper Staff 4. Copy Editor; Glee Club 4; Annual Staff 4, Photography Editor; Science Club 4; Cutest. SHIRLEY JEAN WHITEHURST F.H.A. 1,2,3; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Pa- per Staff 4, News Editor; Class Secretary 1,2,4; Marshal 3; Cheerleader 1,2, Chief 3; Annual Staff 4, Circulation Manager; Glee Club 2,3,4; Friendliest. J. B. BRILEY F.F.A. 1,2,3; F.B.L.A. 3,4; Bus Driver 4; Most Dependable and Most Praiseworthy. CLASS HISTORY A group of fifty-eight youngsters began school in the fall of 1943, and I ' m sure that each pupil of the original fifty-eight remembers Miss Sue Johnson, who started the present senior class of 1955 on its journey of knowledge. Miss Mary Ferebee furthered our education when we climbed a step higher to the second grade. Mrs. Rosalie Francis began teaching us in the third grade, but she left school to join her husband, who was in service, and Mrs. A. L. Whitley finished our third grade education. We also were taught by two different teachers in the fourth grade— Mrs. Frances Butterworth and Miss Edmondson. Miss Frances Warren and Mrs. Alva Jackson taught us as we journeyed through the fifth and sixth grades. As a conclusion to our stay at the elementary school, we were taught by Mrs. A. M. McWhorter. We welcomed thirteen new students from Mayo School as we entered the eighth grade. Mrs. Jane Highsmith was our homeroom teacher that year, and she certainly did prepare us well for the change to high school. We enjoyed a class trip to Raleigh that year. After a vear in the high school building, we were ready to become freshmen in high school, and I guess we were all smiles on that May night when we received our diplomas and graduated from gram- mar school. High school at last! We thought Mr. Dan Nicholson was our homeroom teacher that first year, and we shall never forget that surprise party he gave us when his wife cooked all those specialties— candy apples, mints, and pull candy! In the tenth grade our homeroom teacher was Mrs. Lucille Mayo. We were all thrilled to choose our class rings that year. When we became juniors we began to use our own judgment more. We all went our separate ways. Most of us had taken two years of home economics and agriculture, subjects which were taught to us by Miss Billie Perry, Mrs. Lucille Mayo, and Mr. Sam Dewar respectively. Now some of us had planned a future which required us to take business courses, and our guidance in this field came from Mrs. Annie Chappell and Mrs. Thadys Dewar. We shall never forget all the teachers who helped us attain our goals in high school. Other than those already named, we wish to mention Mrs. Mary Weeks, Mr. Gene Hart, Mr. Alton Gray, and of course, Mr. W. C. Latham. Our junior year was really great! Mrs. W. C. Latham, our homeroom teacher, helped us plan and make possible the junior-senior banquet and dance, which everyone looks forward to with hopes and when it ' s in the past is looked backward to with memories. During our junior year, we joined the seniors on a Washington trip. We have finally climbed to our senior year, and Miss Janice Albritton, our homeroom teacher, has helped us a great deal on our chief undertaking— the annual. We shall always remember the ol ' school days. Our youth we can have but today; We may always find time to grow old. The school years do not seem as dear and carefree as they will when we are older for In youth we learn; in age we understand. Mary Jo Wynne Class Historian Class Motto We build the ladder by which we climb. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT State of North Carolina County of Pitt Township of Bethel Know ye by these presents that we, the class of ' 55 of Bethel High School, Bethel, North Carolina, do hereby execute this, our last will and teastament. Article I Item 1: To our parents, we leave our great appreciation for the sacrifices they have made during the past twelve years for the sake o our education. Item 2: To the faculty, we leave our gratefulness for their unselfish guidance throughout our school years. Item 3: We, the Seniors of ' 55, leave to the Freshmen our dignity. Item 4: We, the Seniors, leave to the Sophomores our ability to get along with others and act mannerly. Item 5: We, the Seniors of ' 55, leave to the Juniors our Senior privileges and our desire for successful futures. Article II 1. I, Marshall Tetterton, leave my ability to drive to school every day to Tom Carson. 2. I, Mary Anne Manning, leave my quietness to Brabara Watson. 3. I, Becky Keel, leave to Bryan Latham my appetite. 4. I, Mary Jo Wynne, leave Jenny. 5. I, Shirley Anne Hardy, leave my ability to stay slim to Butch Smith. 6. I, Janice Hux, leave my art ability to Sarah Whitehurst. 7. We, Carlton Keel and Dalton Briley, leave our speed on the basketball floor to Durwood White. 8. I, James Gurganus, leave my cowboy outfit to Larry Anderson. 9. I, Bobby Whitehurst, leave my way with women to Bobby James. 10. We, Sherwood White and David Weathersby, leave our curly hair to Wilbur Meeks. 11. I, Carolyn Cooper, leave my quiet personality to Peggy Whitehurst. 12. I, James Davenport, leave my driving ability to Charlie Briley. 13. We, Barbara Whichard and Mary Frances Whitehurst, leave our abilities to study to Essie Whitehurst. 14. 1, Ann Riddick, leave my boy friends to Barbara Leggett. 15. I, Anna White, leave Jeane Stewart my naturally curly hair. 16. I, J. B. Briley, leave my conduct to Horace Mendenhall. 17. I, Shirley Jean Whitehurst, leave my good grades in the commercial de- partment to Patricia Davenport. 18. I, Patricio Whitehurst, leave to Gladys Bland my typing speed. 19. We, Lawrence Cobb and Billy Staton, leave to Wade Ward our bookkeeping grades. 20. I, Dan Anderson, leave my height to Bob Jack Manning. 21. We, Shirley Wilson and Mary Whitley, leave our way to make friends to Dorothy Keel. 22. I, Herbert Briley, leave my superlative, Most Handsome, to Wade Word. Testator: Marshall Tetterton CLASS POEM We build the ladder by which we climb To heights in our careers. And tho ' our graduation day has come, We face it without doubts or fears. At last we ' ve come to this evening With satisfaction in each heart; But when we think of the years gone by. We are sad, for soon we must depart. Now that the long awaited time Is drawing close and nigh. We don ' t want to bid farewell To dear old Bethel High. Our memories flash back To our friends so true. And to the most wonderful times We ever knew. To our parents, to our teachers, and To our principal, we want to express Our many thanks and appreciation For giving us your best. Through fun and laughter, hardship. And sometimes through strife. You have guided us and helped us In the most memorable years of our life. Although we long to linger. The future bids us go. And as we are leaving. Our hearts become filled with woe For to each of us, the fact dawns Definitely and clear That these happy days, these Golden years have been most dear. All too soon, we, the class of 1955, Will have to depart. And each on the career of his choice Must make a start. For some the way may be rugged, For others, calm and still But, classmates, we can overcome all. If we climb with determination and will. Class Poets-- Barbara Whichard Janice Hux Class Flower Class Colors Red Rose Red and White CLASS PROPHECY In the fall of 1965, after being married seven years to a wonderful husband and being gifted with three loving children, I found myself all alone in my sweet little home. Tired from a day ' s work of house cleaning, I fell to the bed at once. I tried to free my mind of all thoughts, but one thought crept into my mind. I began to wonder where my old classmates of 1955 were and how they were thriving. Drifting into a dream, I saw Lawrence Cobb, now the owner of one of the largest Ford dealerships in the state. Lawrence had Bobby White- hurst as his associate. Both of these boys have always been Ford lovers. Mary Jo Wynne has continued the development of her writing talent. Since graduating from College with a major in journalism she has been reporter for an outstanding newspaper in Eastern N. C. Her spare time is devoted to writing what, she hopes, will be a best-seller. One of her recently published newspaper articles concerned James Davenport and Dalton Briley. These boys entered the army shortly after their graduation from high school and have decided to make a career of it. Another former classmate also entered the armed forces. Mary Frances Whitehurst entered service shortly after reaching her 18th birthday. Her work in the commercial department at Bethel High School was not in vain, because she now has an office job for Uncle Sam. The class of 1955 certainly contributed its share to the Agricultural program of our state. From our ranks came a number of good farmers. Among these are Herbert Briley, Carlton Keel, Jame Gurganus, David Weathersby, and J. B. Briley. Their interest in high school agriculture classes seems to have carried over into their choice of an occupation. Barbara Whichard also was influenced in a like manner by her classes in home ec. and her work with the 4-H Club. She is now a 4-H Club leader who is trying to train young girls to become worthwhile citizens. Sherwood White, who is now manager of a large colonial store, got his start as a helper in one of the grocery stores in Bethel. Working with Sherwood as a cashier is Anna White. By the way, Sherwood serves as captain of the town basketball team on his nights off. Speaking of basketball, Dan Anderson, the short guard for Bethel in the high school days, is now playing professional basketball. Who knows, he may soon be All Pro! The senior class of ' 55 also produced a fashion designer. After two years of home economics and a four-year college course in home economics with emphasis on designing, Shirley Anne H ardy opened her fashion shop. You may even be wearing one of her original designs. Becky Keel, who is the chief model for the Hardy fashions, has done a lot to ensure the success of the business. A regular customer of Shirley Anne ' s is Mary Anne Manning, who is now one of the best-dressed teachers. Mary Anne, who always loved small children, is now very happily teaching them the three R ' s. Business education is quite a big field, and I can see some of my classmates have entered it. Billy Staton has become a success as manager of the Business Association in Newport. Lee Knox secured a secretarial position with Billy after completing a business course. Another classmate in the business field is Shirley Jean Whitehurst, who acts as secretary-receptionist for a resident physician in a big hospital. And, oh yes, Janice Hux and Mary Whitley are registered nurses in the same hospital. They have always had the desire to serve people through their nursing services. Then, of course, there are those who prefer a home and a family to a career. Ann Riddick and Shirley Wilson fall into this category. Wedding bells rang for them shortly after they received their diplomas. They are now very efficient housekeepers. A lot of new homes have been built in and around Bethel since 1955, and Marshall Tetterton has had a lot to do about that. He attended State College, but came back to Bethel to help his father in the carpentry business. He got a lot of experience in that kind of work before entering college. Carolyn Cooper, the cutest in our class and also a part time accompanist for the school glee club, can now be seen and heard weekly over many television stations as she exhibits her talents at the piano. Now my dream has exposed the whereabouts of the 28 seniors of 1955. Each one seems to be prospering in his chosen profession or occupation. I wonder if they ever think back to our Junior-Senior Banquet and the wonderful time we had amid the moonlight and roses. I would love to have a party and see them all together again. Maybe I will. Brr--rrr— There goes the alarm clock ending a beautiful dream. Now I must prepare breakfast for my family, but I wonder, could my dream be a reality? Prophetess: Patricia Whitehurst. Class Song (Adapted by Seniors) When I Grow Too Old To Dream When we grow too old to dream We ' ll have these years to remember. Within the walls of Bethel High Where joyous hours filled each day. We ' ll each go our way, and so let us part, For when we grow too old to dream Those days will live in our hearts. It ' s time to say goodbye to friends and teachers dear. With the dawn the years are gone But those memories still linger on. When we grow too old to dream Our youth we ' ll have to remember. And then we ' ll pause and count the joys we shared in dear Bethel High We ' ll have our share of joys and disappointments too. But when we grow too old to dream Those memories we shall renew. So hold high your head when we do depart. For when we grow too old to dream Those years will strengthen our hearts. Best Sports Ann Riddick; Dan Anderson Prettiest and Most Handsome Shirley Wilson; Herbert Briley Best Dressed Mary Anne Manning; Marshall Tetterton Most Studious David Weathersby; Barbara Whichard Most Courteous Becky Keel; James Davenport Most Talented Mary Jo W ynne; Lawrence Cobb Cutest Carolyn Cooper; Dalton Briley 8. Most Praiseworthy Janice Hux; J. B. Briley 9. Most Popular Anna White; Bobby Whitehurst 10. Most Likely to Succeed Shirley Anne Hardy; Marshsdl Tetterton 11. Best Sports Patricia Whitehurst; Carlton Keel 12. Friendliest Shirley Jean Whitehurst; Billy Staton 13. Most Dependable Mary Frances Whitehurst; J. B. Briley I I, ii. I Durwood White President Jeane Stewart Vice President Peggy Joyce Whitehurst Secretary Bryan Latham Treasurer Larry Anderson Gladys Bland Charlie Briley, Jr. Tonn Carson Pat Davenport Bobby James Geraldine Keel Dorothy Keel i First Row, left to right: Tommy Cooper, President; Charles Ward, Vice President; Lona Manning, Secretary; Aldine White, Treasurer. Second Row: Manley Bedenbaugh, Garland Briley, Roy Alton Briley, Loretta Bulluck. Third Row: Shelby Jean Carson, Barbara Dail, William Davenport, Maurice Davis. Fourth Row: Janice Doughtie, Connie Garrenton, Shirley Griffin, Patsy Harris. First Row, left to right: Janice Hopewell, Margie Johnson, Ramon Latham, Anna Lou Manning. Second Row: Carl Manning, Danny Martin, Rose Padgett, Anne Stocks. Third Row: Janie Rollins, Roy Scott, Eugene Roberson, Vance Taylor, Willard White. Fourth Row: Benny Whitehurst, Kenneth Whitehurst, Ruel Whitehurst, Gene Johnson, Kenneth Williams. I ' - 1 A-k - -- V ' l t ' W- HP ' John Edward Whitehurst President Ann Briley Vice President Sue Taylor Secretary- Treasurer Billy Andrews Lonnie Ayers Clyde Cannon Faye Edmondson Bobbie Garrenton Woodie Hopewell Edward Earl Keel Gerald Malloy Alice Faye McKeel Charlie Padgett Janet Taylor Bobby Scott Ralph Scott Betty Warren Vera Warren Judy Whitehurst Tommy Whitehur Lee Williams EIGHTH GRADE FIRST ROW. left to right: Horace Scott, Jean Smith, Buddy Taylor, Kay Rogerson, Elizabeth Butler, Kennon Moore, Josephine Butler. SECOND ROW: Larry Stewart, Kenneth Gray, Laurel Thigpen, Ann Lewis, Ann Mozingo, Judy CuUifer, Olivia White - hurst. THIRD ROW: Robert Briley, Dorothy Bell, Dorothy Bland, Elsie Williams, Jean Simmons. Patricia Carson, Betty Cooper. FOURTH ROW: Jack Whichard, Jimmie Hardy, Churchill Briley, Franklin Whitehurst, Donald Hatchell, Mavis Pad- gett. FIFTH ROW: Johnnie Weathersbee. Gaynelle Mozingo. Jeanette Williams. SEVENTH GRADE FIRST ROW. left to right: David Whitley, Linda Briley, Betty Smith. Beverly Staton. Gertie Beacham, Shirley Whitehurst, Jackie James, Fay Griffin, Mr. W. C. Berry. Teacher. SECOND ROW: Ray Keel, Geraldine Davenport, David Hatchel, Malese Mozingo, Jerry Williams, Jeanette Davenport. THIRD ROW: Troy Knox, Jerry Chesson, Dalton Williams, Carol Roberson, Buddy Whitehurst, Gene Keel. SIXTH GRADE FIRST ROW, left to right: Billie Martin, Peggy Highsmith, Margaret Rose Edmond- son, John Marshall Whitehurst, Ann Taylor, Clayton Briley. SECOND ROW: Raj Herring, Faye Smith, Jane Crandell, Peggy Johnson, Jean Stocks, Carolyn Manning, Mrs. Alvah Jackson, Teacher. THIRD ROW: James Ayers, Danny Rollins, Jimmj Scott, Carl Cullifer, John Smith, Margaret Nelson, Harvey Lewis. FOURTH ROW Tommy Malloy, Donna Keel, Carolyn Stewart, Sylvia Gardner, Jean Lewis, Clifl Everett, Carolyn Keel. FIFTH GRADE FIRyi Kuw, leii to right: Lucille Cherry, Jimmy Keel, Juanita Smith, Linda Jones, Jo Anne Whitehurst, Joan Garrenton, Mavis Butler, Janice Scott, Rufus Carson. SECOND ROW: Bert Carson, Edith Briley, Bobby Smith, Randy Marshall, Janet Cobb, Jimmy Lewis, Brenda Williams, Wanda Cisco, Miss Warren, Teacher. THIRD ROW: Don Dewar, Herman Daniels, Grace James, Gene Carson, Barbara Daven- port. FOURTH GRADE FIRST ROW, left to right: James H. Tetterton, Faye Griffen, Linda Davenport, Nickey Moore, Sandra Moody, Woody Taylor, Iris Briley, Joyce Keel, Fred Mozingo. SEC- OND ROW: Sammy Dewar, Delores Roebuck, Harry Jefcoat, Harry Latham, Jesse G. Thomas, Brenda Briley, Nancy James, Joe Hunniecutt, Mrs. Irene Brock, Teacher. THIRD ROW: Ann Jackson, Lynda Martin, Sandra Stewart, Lawrence Briley, Mary Chesson, Jack Weathersby, Mickey Davis. FOURTH ROW: Bonnie Leggett, Stewart Briley, Alvin Keel, Bobby Bell, Vernon Williams, Herman Davenport, Benny Alex- ander. FIRST ROW, left to right: Ginger Young, Bettie Garrenton, Alvin Griffin, Joyce Stocks, Sandra Leggett, Bobby Smith, Billy Briley, Mae Bland, Carol Manning. SEC- OND ROW: S ue Mozingo, Janet Everett, Mable Keel, Kenneth Morris, Janie Carson, Buck Briley, Rose Keel, Judy Vanderburg. THIRD ROW: Neil Whitehurst, Betty Lu Andrews, Mary Sue Watson, Lola White, Tay Thomas, Patsy J. Gurganus, Kenneth Davenport. FOURTH ROW: Tommy Bailey, Sammy Watson, Tex Everett, Dorothy Andrews, Jimmy Keel, Edna Malloy, Tommy Bell, Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Teacher. SECOND GRADE FIRST ROW, left to right: Frederick Tetterton, Jane Cherry, Olivia Taylor, Fran Keel, Judy Briley, Helen Bailey, Gale Foss, George Beacham. SECOND ROW: San- dra Lassiter, Felix Whitehurst, Sue Hunniecutt, Sue Carson, Sandra Kay Harris, Gayle Davis, Claude James, Mrs. Drusilla Hodges, Teacher. THIRD ROW: Jessie Davenport, Vera Cisco, Larry Briley, Cherry Bonner, Carrie Lin Gurganus, Lorene Briley, Teena Thigpen. FOURTH ROW: Raymond Jones, Bill Staton, Edward Bever- ly, David James, Tommy Stanley, Hubert Bland, Sidney Moore. FIRST GRADE FIRST ROW, left to right: Wayne Taylor, Geraldine Herring, Thomas Smith, Mervin Case, Johnny Leggett, Nelly Jones, Phillip Michaels, Jeanie Carson, William Earl Bailey, Sandra Nicholson, Ronny Davenport, Cynthia Manning. SECOND ROW: Bus- ter Ward, Mary Davenport, Darius Dean Andrews, Bob Whitehurst, Dwan Thomas, Beth Manning, Lois Staton, Charlotte Melton, Robert Young, Miss Burton, Teacher. THIRD ROW: Eleanor Staton, Betty Faye James, Troy Lee Wollard, Charles Grif- fin, Libby Roebuck, Sally Ann Whitehurst, Charles Whitehurst, Mary Anna Johnson. FOURTH ROW: Linda Wynne, Benny Jones, Bobbie Lee Tetterton, Mary Agnes Ham- mond, Sue Bland, Billy Jones, Bobby Carson, Sue Ellen Cannon. KINDERGARTEN FIRST ROW, left to right: Gotten Butterworth, Joette Abeyounis, Gynthia Whitehurst, Herbie Garson, Jane Bowers, Terry Gardner, Bobbie Weeks, Mrs. Gleve Burton, Jr., Teacher. SEGOND ROW: Ferrell Blount, Frances Rowlette, Peggy Womack, Trudy Whitehurst, Jim Taylor, Donnie Garson, Bobbe S. Martin. NOT PIGTURED: Brenda McKeel, Marty Michals. STUDENT COUNCIL Seated, left to right: Judy CuUifer, Janet Taylor, Connie Garrenton, Jeane Stewart, Mary Jo Wynne. Standing: Jimmie Hardy, Billy Andrews, Principal Lathana, Vance Taylor, Horace Mendenhall, Marshall Tetterton. Seated, left to right: Dan Anderson, Sports Editor; Ann Reddick, Class Editor; Mary Jo Wynne, Business Manager; Mary Frances Whitehurst, Editor-in-Chief; Anna White, Clubs Editor; Shirley Jean Whitehurst, CirculationManager; CarolynCooper, Photography Editor. Standing: Barbara Whichard, Assistant Editor; Miss Janice Albritton, Sponsor; Lawrence Cobb, Art Editor. PAPER STAFF Seated, left to right: Carolyn Cooper, Copy Editor; Jeane Stewart, Assistant Editor; Ann Reddick, Business Manager; Mary Frances Whitehurst, Editor-in-Chief; Lawrence Cobb, Managing Editor; Anna White, Social Editor; Durwood White, Assistant Business Manager. Standing: Barbara Leggett, Club Editor; Janice Hux, Circulation Manager ; Barbara Which- ard. Reporter; Shirley Wilson. Literary Editor; Becky Keel, Sports Editor; Shirley Anne Hardy, Class Editor; Bobby Whitehurst, Exchange Editor; Patricia Whitehurst, Grammar School Editor; Shirley Jean Whitehurst, News Editor; Mrs. S. D, Dewar, Sponsor; Marshall Tetterton, Copy Editor. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS of AMERICA First Row, left to right: Mary Jo Wynne, Jeane Stewart, Secretary; Durwood White, Vice President; Barbara Whichard, President; David Weathersby, Parliamentarian; Peggy Whitehurst, Treasurer; Barbara Leggett. Second Row: Mary Anne Manning, Becky Keel, Shirley J. Whitehurst, Carolyn Cooper, Anna White, Shirley Wilson, Mary Whitley, Janice Hux. Third Row: Shirley Anne Hardy, Patricia Davenport, Barbara Watson, Joyce Manning, Patricia Whitehurst, Mary F. Whitehurst. Fourth Row: Bobby James, Tom Carson, Bob J. Manning, AnnReddick, Bobby Whitehurst, Lee Knox. Fifth Row: Marshall Tetterton, Lawrence Cobb, Mrs. S. D. Dewar, Sponsor; Dalton Briley, Butch Smith, Billy Staton, James Davenport. I SCIENCE CLUB President Marshall Tetterton Vice President Durwood White Second Vice President Becky Keel Secretary-Treasurer Shirley Anne Hardy Members: Barbara Leggett, Anna Lou Manning, Lawrence Cobb, Jenny L. Whitehurst, Wade Ward, Aldine White, Vance Taylor, Anne Stocks, Bobby James, Janie Rollins, Lona Manning, Connie Garrenton, Janice Doughtie, Charles Ward, Barbara Dail, Durwood White, Loretta Bulluck, Carolyn Cooper, Bryan Latham, Ramon Latham, Marshall Tet- terton, Mary Jo Wynne, Becky Keel, Shirley Anne Hardy. Advisor: Mr. James D. Nicholson. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA First Row, left to right: Shirley Wilson, Historian; Jeane Stewart, Vice President; Barbara Whichard, President; Patricia Davenport, Reporter; Mary Frances Whitehurst, Secretary. Second Row: Anna White, Parliamentarian; Betty Warren, Judy Whitehurst, Sue Taylor, Anne Stocks, Song Leader. Third Row: Aldine White, Lona Manning, Connie Garrenton, Mary Anne Manning, Vera Warren, Alice Faye McKeel. Fourth Row : Patricia Whitehurst, Joyce Manning, Janie Rollins, Mrs. Lucille Mayo, Advisor; Patsy Harris, Rose Padgett, Barbara Dail. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Seated, left to right: Tommy Whitehurst, Ralph Scott, Roy Alton Briley, Wilbur Meeks, Billy Whichard, Larry Anderson, Billy Andrews, Durwood White, Lonnie Ayers, Eugene Roberson, Gerald Malloy. Standing, First Row: Woodie Hopewell, Charlie Briley, Bobby Scott, Tommy Cooper, Bob Jack Manning, Manley Bedenbaugh, Clyde Cannon, Benny Whitehurst, Charlie Padgett. Second Row: Maurice Davis, Ramon Latham, Ruel Whitehurst, John Edward Whitehurst, Danny Martin. Third Row: Willard White, Bobby James, Charles Ward, Vance , Taylor, Roy Scott, Gene Johnson. Fourth Row: Horace Mendenhall, William Davenport, Kenneth Williams, Mr. S.D.Dewar, Advisor; Kenneth Whitehurst. Leaning on Piano, left to right: Charles Ward, Shirley Anne Hardy, Loretta BuUuck, Car- olyn Cooper, Durwood White, Bobbie Garrenton. First Row: Mary Anne Manning, Shirley J. Whitehurst, Becky Keel, Alice F. McKeel, Anna Manning, Lona Manning, Connie Garrenton, Janie Rollins, Anne Stocks. Second Row: Vera Warren, Barbara Whichard, Judy Whitehurst, Patricia Davenport, Jeane Stewart, Patricia Whitehurst, Betty Warren, Barbara Dail, Patsy Harris. Third Row: Billy Whichard, Tommy Whitehurst, Charlie Padgett, Clyde Cannon. Seated at Piano: Miss Caroline Wright, Director. BETA CLUB Seated, left to right: Shirley T nne Hardy, Secretary; Mary Jo Wynne, President; Durwood White, Vice President; Peggy Joyce Whitehurst, Treasurer. Standing: Janie Rollins, Barbara Dail, Carolyn Cooper, Barbara Whichard, Shirley Wil- son, Jeane Stewart, Becky Keel, Loretta BuUuck, Shirley J. Whitehurst, Patricia White- hurst, Jenny Lee Whitehurst, Bryan Latham, Barbara Leggett, Connie Garrenton, Mary Frances Whitehurst, Anne Stocks, Lona Manning, Janice Doughtie, Miss Janice Albritton, Sponsor. CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Alice Faye McKeel Lona Manning Barbara Dail, Chief Connie Garrenton Judy Whitehurst Bobby Garrenton Betty Warren Janice Doughtie Connie Garrenton Alice Faye McKeel HALLOWEEN ROYALTY CAFETERIA STAFF Being Served: Mrs. Dewar. Behind Counter, left to right: Mrs. Daisy Andrews, Mrs. Beaulah Briley, Mrs. Lillian Cobb. Not Pictured: Mrs. Helen Barnhill, Mrs. Madge Taylor. BUS DRIVERS In Bus, left to right: Dan Anderson, James Gurganus, J. B. Briley, James Davenport, Gene Johnson, David Weathersby. Standing in Front: Bobby James, Mr. Latham. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL Left to right: Ann Briley, Carolyn Cooper, Essie Whitehurst, Mary 1 ranees Whitehurst, Ann Riddick, Mary Jo Wynne, Mr. W. C. Berry, Coach; Shirley Anne Hardy, Jennie White- hurst, Vera Warren, Bobbie Garrenton, Faye Edmondson, Janet Taylor. Kneeling: John Edward Whitehurst, Manager. The Bethel girls this year have had their work cut out for them: as defending champions, they have tried to live up to the reputation established by last years ' team. So far this year they have an enviable record of 17 wins and 5 losses. They have beaten every team in Pitt County except Farmville which seems to have a jinx on them. Several girls are playing their last year for Bethel. Those who will be greatly missed and not easily replaced are: Mary Jo, Ann Riddick, Mary Frances, Shirley Anne and Anna. Mary Jo ' s remarkable play has earned her a lasting stay in the minds of all who have watched her. She is the kind of player every coach dreams of having but seldom finds. The strong defensive work of Ann Riddick will be sorely missed next year. Ann has led a strong defense that has accounted for many of our wins. It is going to be hard to replace a fine player like Ann. Mary Fran- ces has continued this year to fill in at any position needed and has played them all well. She has scored when we needed points and has played guard when our defense was shaky. It will be a difficult task replacing a versatile player like Mary Frances. Shirley Anne has really developed into a genuine scoring threat this year. As our pivot player in the center she has become a 20 point player in a number of games. Anna, while not playing all this year, has brought the strength we needed to our defense. Je nny, although not a senior has played very advanced basketball all this year. Her fine rebounding has helped the team greatly. Several of the newer girls have helped us because our degree of suc- cess this year has been due to the effort of all the team. Janet Taylor, a first year for- ward, shows many indications of becoming a real scoring threat. Her accuracy from the free throw line has been most helpful this year. The others- -Ann Briley, Essie White- hurst, Vera Warren and Aldine White- -have done the things expected of them. They have practiced faithfully and have given their best when it was needed. Many new face s will have to come out for practice next year if the Bethel girls ' team is to remain the threat it has been in recent years. BOYS ' BASKETBALL Kneeling, left to right: Bob Jack Manning, Ramon Latham, Dalton Briley, Willard White, Carlton Keel, Bryan Latham, Sherwood White, Charles Ward, Vance Taylor, Danny Martin, Dan Anderson, Durwood White. Standing: John Edward Whitehurst, Manager; Mr. Sam Dewar, Assistant Coach; Mr. Walter Latham, Coach; Wade Ward, Score Keeper. Y-ou cannot lose four of your starting five, such as Michael House, Bill Latham, B. B. Tetterton, and Larry Tetterton, and not miss them when the next season rolls around. We found ourselves short on height when we began practice in October, 1954. It was true that we had plenty of boys presumably anxious to play but all were up from the Junior Varsity with the exception of Bryan Latham, Carlton Keel, Dan Anderson, Sherwood White, and Marshall Tetterton. Bryan and Carlton had alternated at forward the season before. Sher- wood, Marshall, and Dan had seen some action as substitutes. New men up from the Jay- vees were: Durwood White, Ramon Latham, Danny Martin, Vance Taylor, Willard White, Charles Ward, and Dalton Bebo Briley. Bob Jack Manning moved to Bethel from Wil- mington and has proved to be the first boy in the history of the school to come to Bethel and make the Varsity. After practicing one month three times each week, we opened in Grimesland on Nov. 12. We lost 55 to 44. Since that time we have won 15 while losing 4, giving us a 15-5 rec- ord to date (2-3-55). No team has beaten us twice and the boys are steadily improving. The guards--Dan Anderson, Bob Jack Manning, Bebo Briley, and Durwood White--have been playing a good floor game. Dan is especially good on the long sets. Bob Jack on drives and Bryan Latham has an average of 11.5 points per game and is the best re- bounder we have. Vance Taylor has an average of 11.8 points for limited service in 17 games. Carlton is a dependable performer. He likes to play ball and hustles. Our cen- ters--Sherwood and Charles--have been doing well considering their limited experience. 1. Debutantes 2. Make yourself comfortable 3. Young and tender 4. Barefoot contessa? ?? ? 5. A hard looking bunch... 6. My baby don ' t love me no more. 7. I do! ! 8. Displaying their charms. 9. Squaring a circle. 10. My lord, what on earth 11. Miss America of 1980? ? 12. My Hero 13. Southern belle in Washington 14. Pepsi??? 15. It takes two to tango. 16. Two of a kind! ! 17. The Gang! 18. Upsy Daisy 1. You name it; we can ' t. 12. Not to the top, but climbing 2. Living it up! 13. Rosie and the last roundup. 3. All- Americans in the making. 14. Basketball star 4. The gay nineties. 15. Lover 5. We wanna go on a loving spree. 16. My face is my misfortune. 6. Young Hardy 17. Hometown beauty 7. Stepping out ? 18. You be the judge ! 8. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 19. Halloween royalty 9. I have no impulse. 20. Star player 10. Hardy and company 21. Senior wheels 11. Bunny ride 22. Her majesty ! Carolyn C! ! Tom ' s Taxi Mr. Berry and Mr. Latham Tommy C. ! ! Mary Frances Go to ... Marshall-- favorite dreams Miss Wright Prettiest and Most Handsome Becky Ramon Sherwood Ann and Clayton Sonny and Shirley J. 26. Worm or Butterbean? Jumpalong James (Dick) Straight from the horses mouth Brown-noser Bebo Tootie-fruitie Punch and Judy Jenny and Jo, Knitting ? After 2:30 bell! ! Wade Thurman Ye Olde Rede Schoolhouse Shim, Sham, Shimmy Pearl c3d ve Tj-j 5 I I COMPLIMENTS OF WYNNE ' S, INCORPORATED Ipure 7 CHEVROLET BETHEL, NORTH CAROLINA ON THE CORNER, ON THE SQUARE BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1955 Bethel Manufacturing Company COMPLIMENTS OF F. D. Motor Company SALES AND SERVICE PHONE 4411 OWNED AND OPERATED BY Y, Z . FOSS E, E. DENNIS BETHEL, NORTH CAROLINA CONGRATULATIONS SENIOR CLASS OF 1955 COMPLI M ENTS OF BELK-TYLERS HOME BUILDERS SUPPLY TARBORO, NORTH CAROUINA GREENVILLE. NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF M. 0. Blount Sons SINCE 1889 NATIONAL SUPPLY CO. YOUR FIRESTONE STORE GREENVILUE, NORTH CAROLINA MRS. 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GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA HILL ' S known for good clothes greenviul.e. north carolina HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS FROM SHUGARS DEPT. STORE in tarboro TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF D c Tui c I LI in -i curv i DEL 1 rlc.1— nlorl ovrfrKJvJi— TARBORO, NORTH CAROLINA CnMPLIMFNXS OF PENNEY -S GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF ADLER ' S DEPARTMENT STORE QUALITY CLOTHING AT REASONABLE PRICES DIAL 3088 TARBORO. N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF ROSENBAUM ' S INC. LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE TARBORO. NORTH CAROLINA MARROW-PITT HARDWARE OF TARBORO. NORTH CAROLINA SEE OUR HOUSEWARE DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR COMPLI M ENTS OF Tarboro Coca-Cola Bottling Co. TARBORO, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF ALEXANDER ' S JEWELRY COMPANY BETHEL, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF W, C. WHITEHURST PHONE 266-1 shop HERE AND SAVE COMPUIMENTS OF ANDREWS ' L. J. Whitehurst Sons HARDWARE COMPANY t3t.lNfc.R L. HARDWARE PHONE 365-1 BETHEL, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF everything for everybody C. M. BURTON BETHEL, NORTH CAROLINA DIAL 362-1 COMPLIMENTS OF BETHEL, NORTH CAROLINA CARSON ' S 5 10 CENT STORE BETHEL, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF MANNING RADIO SERVICE BETHEL, NORTH CAROLINA WHITEHURST DRY CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY SFRVICF A GOOD DRUG STORE PHONE 234-1 He L. RIVES DRUG COMPANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS BETHEL, NORTH CAROLINA BETHEL, NORTH CAROLINA THOMAS ' STORE GROCERIES, FRESH MEAT DAVID GRIMES DRUG STORE REXALL PHONE 236-1 - ROBERSONVI LLE , N.C. BUYERS OF HIDES AND COUNTRY PRODUCE DIAL 3631 OR 3741 BETHEL, NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL SUPPLIES A. B. ELLINGTON AND CO. 422 EVANS STREET GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA LARRY ' S SHOE STORE SUNDIAL SHOES FOR ENTIRE FAMILY AT FIVE POINTS GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA BILBRO WHOLESALE COMPANY DISTRIBUTOR OF ROLLER CHAMPION AND LIGHT LIFE FLOUR GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF ROSE ' S 5 10 CENT STORE GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA WAGNER-WALDROP MOTOR INC, LINCOLN - MERCURY 2201 DICKINSON AVENUE GREENVILLE. N.C. 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