Bethel High School - Key Yearbook (Bethel, NC)

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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

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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

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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