Bethel High School - Key Yearbook (Bethel, NC)

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SUPER m flEi v- y 1 Most Athletic Best Looking Carolyn Manning Herman Daniels Joe Anne Whitehurst Jimmy Lewis Most Talented Grace James Jimmy Lewis Most Likely To Succeed Joan Garrenton Don Dewar

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HISTORY In August, 1950, the doors of Bethel Elementary School opened to receive a group of twenty-nine children. Some came with their mothers; others came alone. How can we forget that very first day, one small boy jumped out of the first grade window, and it was a long way DOWN. We ' ll long remember Mrs. Adams walking around and the sounds of pencils breaking over our small, but hard heads-particularly one petite blonde lassie ' s head. After being promoted to the second grade, Mrs. Jacobs taught us to add, subtract, and to print on small lined paper. In the third grade, Mrs. Thomas gave us our first taste of a modified demerit system. Mrs. Brock and Miss Warren, our fourth and fifth grade teachers, taught us new subjects such as language and geography. It was in the sixth grade, taught by Mrs. Jackson, that we were first introduced tothevery interesting subject of ancient history. We shall never forget our trip to Chapel Hill, led by our seventh grade teacher, Mr. Berry. Mr. Berry impressed upon us the importance of a legible handwriting. It was a great day in our lives when we entered high school; it was quite different, for now we had three teachers instead of one. There was Mrs. Highsmith, Homeroom; Mr. Nicholson, science; and Mrs. Latham, history. We shall never forget our trip to Williamsburg and Jamestown with Herman going into the ladies ' room by mistake. The night of graduation we received our diplomas with pride and dignity. No one could call us babies; now, we were freshmen. Mr. Coughlan was our ninth grade teacher. Changing classes was a thrilling privilege that year. In the tenth, aided by Mrs. Carson, we chose our class rings and sold candy to raise money for the Junior-Senior which was just a year away! Mrs. Latham guided us through the eleventh grade, helping us to make our Junior-Senior, with its Cinderella theme a night to remember always! It was in the eleventh grade that we each went our separate ways. Subjects to choose from were mathematics, science, social studies, French, bookkeeping, shorthand, typing, and English. SENIORS at last! This is what we all have worked eleven years for. Mrs. Speir is our homeroom teacher and a great help with our main undertaking, our annual. We shall always remember the exciting ball games, enjoyable club conventions, and the wonderful Junior-Senior night. As graduation approaches, we are sad for in our hearts we know that time waits for no one. Soon the Class of ' 62 will be only a fond memory in the minds of others. Brenda Williams Class Historian CLASS OF ’62 Our school days began with us so small, so young with a far way to go. And now as we are graduating, that twelv e years have passed, hardly seems so. Our years in grammar school were full of joy and fun, Our work was play, and play we did, from dawn to setting sun. Then came the big step-we grew so tall! When first we entered Bethel High. Each and everyone of us knew— before us a long hard road did lie. Our class is known for being the best, we ' ve worked to prove this true. As freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, we struggled and pushed on through. In sports, studies, and many activities, each in his choice did stay We’ve strived to achieve--and achieve we have; Only now— for each to go his separate way. Joe Anne Whitehurst Class Poetess 11

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LATIVES Wittiest Best-All-Around Janet Cobb Marvin Wynne Biggest Flirt Joe Anne Whitehurst Perry Rogers (Not pictured) Joan Garrenton Don Dewar Most Popular Grace James Herman Daniels