Biscoe High School - Yearbook (Biscoe, NC)

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Seniors Honored At Reception Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Buie honored the Seniors and the High School faculty with a lovely informal reception at their home im- mediately following the Senior Play, Thursday evening, April 27. The house was tastefully decorated with a profusion of spring flowers. As guests arrived, music and laughter greeted them. All were invited into the dinning room which was lighted by the soft glow of can- dles lending beauty to a centerpiece of flowers carrying out the class colors of blue and white. Mrs. Buie poured delicious punch topped with long-stemmed cherries, lemon, and mint. Misses Elizabeth Buie and Mary Hix assisted in serving a variety of dainty and tempting sandwiches and frost- ed cup cakes bearing the class flower, the red rose. Little Misses Sally Buie and Sue Graham McLeod served the guests mixed nuts. Every minute detail, even to the white napkins bearing the insignia- Seni- or Class of Biscoe High School 1950 be- spoke the welcome and cordiality of the hostess. ' With grateful hearts the past we own, The future, all to us unknown, We to Thy guardian care commit, And peaceful leave before Thy feet. P. Doddridge Senior Day At University If anyone saw the crowd around the bus station early Saturday, May 6, 1950, look- ing closely, they would have discovered that it was the seniors. Where were they going? Of Course it was High School Day at the University of North Carolina . Transportation was provided by diffe- rent seniors and Mrs. Connor, the chape- rone. Upon arriving and finding parking places, everyone gathered at the Old Well , a historical spot, for all the parti- culars of the events of the day. Woolen Gymnasium was the scene of a basketball game and swimming, diving, and tennis meets. It was exciting to see these collegiate sports. For those interested in art, there were many exhibits in the Museum and De- partments of Zoology and Geology. Lect- ures were given by well-informed instruc- tors. The Planetarium, much talked about, was so crowded that it was impossible to get inside. The seniors took a picnic lunch and everyone was ready to eat by noon. Next was the football game at Kenan Stadium. lt was the first college football game for some of the seniors. Despite the hot, burning sun, a football game in May wasn't as bad as might have been expected. Some of the seniors stayed for a concert by Sam Donahue, but others left after the football game. Surely everyone enjoyed tramping over the campus and seeing many places of which they had heard so much.

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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.

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Juniors Entertain Seniors On Tuesday afternoon, May 9, the juni- ors and seniors in their dungarees and sport shirts and carrying fishing poles and bait took off from school at 2:15 p.m to spend an afternoon of fun and hilarity at Dr. McDuffie's lake and cabin, located about eight miles from Biscoe. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lamm, Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, and Ricky, Mr. and Mrs. Connor and Johnny, and Mrs. McDuffie and Sarah. Although the water proved to be a bit chilly, several members of the party in- dulged in swimming while others tried to entice the fish. Still others preferred cruising down the river in the row boat. Horse-shoe pitching held everyone's inte- rest until we were called to supper by a come and get it . Rushing to the fire where we were to roast weiners, we were greeted by a song by the juniors. Every- one had plenty to eat, including hot-dogs, marshmallows, patoto chips, pickles, and cookies. The seniors enjoyed themselves immensely. This trip will always be one of our cherished memories of our days with the juniors. If thou hast yesterday thy duty done, And thereby cleared firm footing for today, Whatever clouds make dark tomorrow's sun, Thou shalt not miss thy solitary way. W p g g Goethe , ,-,, Seniors See Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew William Shakespeare would have had reason to be just a trifle more proud of himself if he could have seen how excited the seniors of Biscoe High School were on the morning of January 17, 1950 because they were going to make a trip to Greens- boro to see one of his well-loved comedies, The Taming of the Shrew . This exper- ience was a new one-never before had they seen one of Shakespeare's plays acted on the stage. Mrs. Connor read them a brief sketch of the play before the trip in order that they might meet the characters and have some idea as to what the play was based upon. The dramatization proved to be even better than the sketch. The Margaret Webster Playmakers cer- tainly did a wonderful job of enacting this comedy. The audience found it fun to re- lax and forget studies for awhile. Laughter rang through Aycock Auditorium at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina as Katherina's husband, Petruchio, tried to tame her, whom he call- ed a shrew. He finally succeeded. Seventeen tired Seniors returned home laughing and talking about their trip and the comedy which had proven to be so amusing to them. In spite of the rainy weather, they enjoyed every minute of it thoroughly. Look up and not down, look forward and not back, look out and not ing and lend a hand. Hale m,