Bethel High School - Key Yearbook (Bethel, NC)

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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

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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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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.