Biscoe High School - Yearbook (Biscoe, NC)

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3 Harold K. Cline, A.B., Catawba College, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, 1952- . In the few months which Mr. Cline has been with us, he has proved himself to be a capable, popular teacher, and an excellent basketball coach. His boys' team, which he developed from completely inexperienced material, were runners-up in the county championship and revealed the same love of fair play and good sportsmanship which has long characterized Biscoe High School players. 5- M Almena Graham McLeod, A.B., Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, Social Sciences, 1947- . In addition to being our eighth grade teacher, Mrs. McLeod has taught civics and listened to our problems and worries during study hall period. Everett Sheffield, A.B., North Carolina State College, Vocational Agriculture, 1952- Mr. Sheffield, new head of the Agriculture Department, is carrying on in the same tra- dition for which our F,F,A, boys are famous. In the District Contest our Parliamentary Procedure Team won first place and in the District Seed and Tool Judging Contests our teams won more points than the other schools combined. 'Q wma , M. fs fi Z Allene Johnson Hix, B.S., Guilford College, Math, 1951- . For the past two years Mrs. Hix has taughtus algebra, working patiently and understandingly with us. She has always been ready and willing to help us whenever we needed help. Richard Matthews, B,S,, Elon College, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, 1946- l950. Mr. Matthews started us on our high school career with thorough courses in mathe matics and science. We are grateful that he initiated us so well in the field of study. He was coach of our boys' basketball team, which he directed with ability and under- standing. Hazel T. Armstrong, A. B., Trinity College, B. M., Oxford College, Piano, Glee Club, 1948- . If you ever heard the Biscoe High School Glee Club sing, you would know that we have an outstanding director. And Mrs. Armstrong is just that. Capable and talented, Mrs. Armstrong has brought to us music of the finest quality. We have performed in an admirable manner--Beyond our expectation even--and much of the credit is due to her excellent direction. Our admiration for her knows no bounds. 16

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Emma Gower Connor A.B., Greensboro College, English, French, Typing. 1946- To have been taught, directed, and influenced by Mrs. Connor during our high school years has been a privilege that we cannot overestimate. She possesses those characteristics of humilty, kindness, courage, faith and optimism that each of us would like to emulate. To have had her for our teacher, class adviser, and friend has been an experience that we shall never forget. She has been an unfailing source of aid and in- spiration to us in every phase of school life. Alice White McDuffie A. B., Greensboro College, English, Social Sciences. 1947- We have indeed been privileged to have Mrs. McDuffie with us during all of our four years in high school Under her friendly and inspiring guidance we have won many honors in public speaking and our Debating Team has had a highly successful career Her genuine interest in her students her kind unassuming manner and her readiness to help at any time have won for her a lasting place in the affection of all our students Claude E Hoyle B S Appalachian State Teacher s College M A George Peabody College for Teachers Science Mathematics Physr cal Education 1950 1952 Mr Hoyle who was in charge of the boys physical edu cation program for two years was one of the most success ful and popular coaches we ever had Under his instruction the Biscoe boys won the county basketball championship for two consecutive years and ranked high in baseball and foot ball Not only did he teach us to win but also to observe the principles of fair play and sportsmanship Hugh Thornburg B S N C State College Agriculture 1949 1952 Mr Thornburg served effectively as the head of our Agri culture Dept for three years Under his gurdance our F F A an teams captured the over all banner by wlnmng more con N3 1.- s y H' .Mr ,pf 9 . wmv J A, ' . I' . ' . - A N . , . - ' if I , . . 1 - is V . ' , I . Q ' . . 1 . . , , , I . tests than any other school in Anson, Montgomery, and Stanly I A QW ' , ' , V 15 Counties His mterest in the boys under his supervision and his unfarlmg good humor made him a very popular teacher FW ff

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We Excelled in Athletics BISCOE 33-Carthage 19.- Crotts tosses a pass to Co-Captain Williams C285 who laterals to I-linson C345 for a lot of yardage as the Bulldogs rack up an important non-conference victory. Navy l22j, Yarboro f2'7j, and Goodman C201 are in the background. FOCTBALL The football squad has worked under three coaches in four years -- Mr Matthews, Mr. Hoyle, and Mr. Cline. The material developed by Mr. Matthews reached its peak during the two years that Mr. Hoyle was at the helm. The 1950 team lost one county game and finished second in the county race. They finished third in the conference. The 1951 team finished third in the county race and fourth in the conference. Mr. Cline, working with inexperienced material, was developing a winning combination when injuries forced the team to abandon its schedule in mid-season. Things to remember -- Marion Asbill on that bootleg pass play -- Bill Navy and the SHOES -- those long, long passes by Bobby Williams -- the tricky running by Jimmy Shuping -- the dependable play of Winford Batten -- the pass catching of end Paul McLendon -- S1eepy James Blake loping for the goal with the ball under his arm -- Scrappy Junior Goodman hitting the line -- Jimmy Yarboro hitting the opposition with his head. 17