Biscoe High School - Yearbook (Biscoe, NC)

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Seniors Honored At Party On the 28th of April 1950, Mrs. Maness, Mrs. Dyson, Mrs. Goodman, and Mrs. Cog- gins entertained the seniors at a delight- ful party at the scout hut. Each senior invited a guest and every- one had a wonderful time playing games, listening to records, and dancing. The refreshments consisted of various sorts of sandwiches, potatochips, cake, and soft drinks. , A large birthday cake with seventeen candles was placed in the center of the table and Mrs. Connor blew the candles out with only one blow. This means that the seniors will have a reunion in one year after their graduation from high school. This party will always be remembered as one of the most entertaining that the seniors had the privilege to enjoy. Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul, As the swift seasons roll! Leave thy low-vaulted past! Let each new temple, nobler than the last, Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast, Till thou at length art free, Leaving thine outgrown shell by Life's unresting sea. Holmes Anglers Dream On Easter Monday the seniors chartered Vernon's truck, for a fishing trip to Pee Dee river. Lilly's bridge was the exact spot chosen as being the best for pulling in a big fish every few minutes. ' We left at nine o'clock that morning, and there was a brisk, cold wind blowing. That Easter gale just hit us broadside and we had to hover together like a coop full of biddies to keep warm. Mr. Leo Saunders was our chaperone, and he is not one of these wetblanket chap- erones, but proved to be the life of the party. When we reached the river, each of us got a pole, line, and hook, baited them and sat down to await the arrival of the hungry fish. We were still sitting there waiting at twelve o'clock, but the fish had not arrived, or if they had, were not hun- gry. We didn't even get any nibbles. Fort- unately the girls had not depended on our fish for dinner. They must have had a pre- monition of our luck for they went to the truck and brought out a bountiful lunch they had prepared which all of us thoro- ughly enjoyed. There were plenty of coca colas, too. After lunch some of the crowd decided to drive over to Hydro to see the sights. Others determined to try fishing again, all to no avail! The rest of the crowd just laz- ed around on the ground enjoying the sun- shine, not realizing until too late that the sun was almost hot enough to blister ten- der skins. Marshall tried to create a little excitement by falling into the water. Finally at four o'clock with our high hopes dashed, so far as getting any fish was concerned, we piled in the truck again to come home. We sang all the way back and reached Biscoe about four-thirty, tired but happy. And just as well pleased that we were unselfish enough to leave all the fish in the river for the other fellow.

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REMINISCENCES CF OUR SENIOR YEAR Class Rings Arrive A squeal, a yell, a glorious shout, was heard one day in early September. It came from the seniors! A crowd had gathered about them and I heard them exclaiming, How beautiful they are! And looking to see what had caused the commotion, I saw that on the second finger of the right hand each senior wore a Biscoe High School ring. The rings have a blue stone with a crest in the center and 1950 written on the side. Seniors Entertain Juniors Among a setting of cornstalks, pumpkins, candlelight, and the other Thanksgiving decorations, the seniors feted the juniors at a party in the lunchroom on November 21, 1949. The refreshments consisted of sand- wiches, olives, pickles, stuffed celery, mints nuts, pumpkin tarts, and soft drinks. Upon entering the lunchroom, every per- son was given a hat made of the fall colors. Joann Gaddy, Doris Greene, Paul Mc- Lendon, and Curtiss Crotts entertained us with several musical selections. we played records the entire evening and dancing was enjoyed by those who so desired. Never delay To do the duty which the hour brings, Whether it be in great or smaller things, For who doth know What he shall do the coming day? E Anon Christmas Party Christmas holidays began on December 21st, These welcomed days of rest were ushered in properly when the grade mothers, Mrs. Buie, Mrs. McKinnon, Mrs. Saunders, and Mrs. Poole, entertained the seniors with a delightful party in the school cafeteria. Cokes , cake, and ice- cream, in the shape of bells and Santa Clauses, were served by the grademothers. 'Other members of the faculty were present. The Christmas spirit was felt by everyone as they joined in singing Christmas carols. Many thanks, Grademothers! Seniors Enjoy Weiner Roast The evening of February 15 was one that will long be remembered by the class of 1950. Mr. and Mrs. Van Hix graciously con- sented to allow us to have a Weiner roast on their lawn. We used their grill, and it proved to be ideal for cooking the delicious and savory hot dogs . After eating to our satisfaction, we play- ed games and sang songs. As a climax to the delightful evening, we attended the movies where we were highly entertained by the antics of The Girl and The Doctor . He prayeth well who loveth well Both man and bird and beastg He prayeth best who loveth best All things both great and small, For the dear God who loveth us, He made and loveth all. Coleridge

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x . E Seniors Honored At Banquet On Friday evening, April 21st, the lunchroom of the school was transformed into an island of Hawaiian enchantment when the junior class entertained the seni- ors at a lovely banquet. As the seniors passed down the gang plank and embarked on the island, they were greeted by a group of Hawaiian dan- cers and singers who threw leis around the necks of each visitor. Beautiful palms, tro- pical flowers, native huts of bamboo, coca- nut trees, and even a gigantic volcano, con- tributed to the naturalness of the setting under which the banquet guests were en- tertained with the true spirt of Hawaiian festivity. The refreshments, decorations, and programs all carried out the Hawaiian motif in their clever and attractive ar- rangement. The following program was presented to the enjoyment of the 75 guests who attend- ed the banquet. Master of ceremonies, R. H. Matthews, invocation, G. B. Lammg Hawaiian Koko Mai, fwelcomej Joann Gaddyg In the Land Of Beginning Again, R. H. Matthews, to the faculty, Rebecca McAlister, response, Hugh Thornburg, to the past, Mary Hixg to the future, Betty Lou Harvelg the right philosophy, G. B. Lammg happy days to the seniors, Ingram Jenkins, Aloha , but not goodbye, Dickie Poole, quartette, Yaaka Hula Hicky Dula, Doris Dunn, Ann Burt, Mary Ann Callihan, Lucille Hurley, dance andsong, Hawaiian Sunshine, by the six Hula-ettes, Bobby Sue Riddle, Betty Jane Jackson, Christine Bostic, Sarah Lee Calli- han, Mildred Johnson, and Eunice Davis, Spike Jones interpretation, Thurman Ma- ness, Bernard Davis and Bobby Gaddyg solo, 'Memoriesf' Paul McLendon. As the finale of a delightful evening the group joined in singing, Farewell To Thee. Thank You, Sophomores The seniors wish to express their ap- preciation to the sophomors, their sister class, for their contribution to the senior play, for making candy and sandwiches, and selling drinks, but most of all for their willing and gracious co-operation. We will long remember you, sophomores. Senior Play April 27, 1950! - -Wonder Why all the seniors were so nervous that day? Yes, the seniors of Biscoe High School presented a modern dramatization of Mary J. Holmes novel Lena Rivers . The cast, well-chosen by the director, Mrs. J. M. Connor was as follows: Lena Rivers ,... .. ,.............., Doris Greene a charming country girl Anna Livingstone ........., Bernice Coggins a warmhearted and sincere girl John Livingstone, J r. ....,...,... Dickie Poole a young boy addicted to the use of slang Mrs. John Livingstone ......... Martha Buie a cold and haughty woman Caroline Livingstone ...... Mary Anne Mc- Kinnon a spoiled and selfish girl Mr. John Livingstone . .......... Paul Maness a moody and reserved man Durwood Bellmont ........... Vernon Myrick a frank and sincere young man Malcolm Everett Billy Saunders a studious and intelligent man Granny Nichols Carol McAlister a charming but eccentric old lady Aunt Milly r. ...... Blanche Chriscoe a negress Old Caesar rr .,................ Marshall Maness a slow and lazy negro Mrs. Frank Graham ..., .. Estelle Dyson a shallow, artificial and jealous woman Frank Graham , ....... Fred Staley a dignified but dominated man The advertising was under the manage- ment of Blanche Goodman and Baraba Maness. They were also prompters. The stage management was under the direction of Howard Britt and Virginia Davis. Through hard work and endeavor on the part of the seniors and the patience of our capable director the play was a success.