Boyden High School - Echo Yearbook (Salisbury, NC)

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HiidohJ . The class of ' 49 has had the most unusual variation in school life. Nothing equal to it has ever been experienced by any other class that has graduated from Boyden High School. We have attended school when our country was at peace, war, and rebuilding after war. Being born in 1931, we knew not what the future had in store for us. All through the years, we have tried to adjust ourselves to the many changes that have taken place in community and school. Taking vaccinations and other proper procedure in stride with those v ho were to become our class¬ mates, we entered elementary school. The first few years were fun as we little realized the importance of the things we were studying. Then like a streak of lightning our peace-loving country was forced into war, and during all of those dreadful war years, all of us became afraid of what might happen to us. We did what we could to bring it, the war, to a close. In 1945 we finally reached that day we had all dreamed about—the day that we started to high school. After a few experiences with lipstick and other forms of initiation, we began to wonder if these upper classmen were really acquainted with the purpose of going to school. Although we took the back seat in social iife, as most freshmen do, we were all very proud as our own Shirley Peeler was elected the first homecoming queen Boyden had ever had. Also, we were beginning to think of our future as the whole class studied professions. At our Freshman class meetings, we had different speakers tell us of their work and how they were making a success in life. These talks still hold a place in our lives; they made a deep impres¬ sion on us. Through them we realized that we are all preparing to make something, we hope a success, of our own lives. As sophisticated sophomores, we realized the part we were to play in this fine institution. It seemed as if we were beginning to receive more recognition than we had our first year. Our hearts be at with joy as our float was named the winner in the homecoming parade. Many of us worked very hard on this project and the winning proved that our class had a great deal of originality. New band uniforms were purchased and immediately put into use. This climaxed a drive, sponsored by the band, that had been going on for some time. Too, it was this year that a better recreation program for all students was begun. Also, our class teams took much of the spotlight in all intramural sports. In improving the recreation program, during our junior year, the city constructed a concrete area behind the shop. Our intramural teams received as much recognition on the new area as they did on the inside. The popularity of our class was again demonstrated; Shirley Peeler was once more selected by the students as homecoming queen. Our class provided three attractive attendants for Shirley: Barbara Mowery, Carolyn Miller, and Anne Osborne. As juniors it was our duty to be hosts at the Junior-Senior Prom. We looked forward to this night which is one of the most important events in one’s high school career. Large paper clowns lined the walls while beautiful twisted paper came down from the top of the gym. The lights were dim as everyone danced to a band composed of some of our fellow classmates. It was a lovely eve¬ ning as most of us will always remember. Our class was represented on the athletic field as Dwight Shoe and Jack Safley went to the Shrine Bowl and Ben McCubbins and Jim Rusher were invited to the Optimist Bowl because of their outstanding achieve¬ ments in football. As was expected, all four boys proved themselves worthy of the honor they received. Becoming better acquainted with others has been one of our chief aims. We have accomplished this through membership in various organizations. We have been active members of the Hi-Y ' s, Y-Teens, Key Club, Youth Center, and many other organizations. The Bible Club in its second year of existence has become one of our more active school groups. It has tried to improve the school’s religious status through such projects as a chart showing church attendance, clean speech week, and school wide morning devotionals. The Student Council has always set high standards, but this year it has assumed the biggest project in its history—that is the drive for a combination baseball and football stadium. The first in a chain of events soon to follow was an auction. Local merchants were contacted, and they contributed approximately five thousand dollars worth of merchandise to auction off. A talent show also stood out among the undertakings. Also, a moving picture was sponsored and gas tickets sold to raise money. A certain percentage from these two projects was given to the stadium fund. The Sociology Council in its second year of activity has undertaken and carried through very success¬ fully many projects. This council is made up of seniors, representing our different sociology classes. Although the whole senior class assisted in the taking up and distribution of the Thanksgiving baskets which went to the needy people of Salisbury, the Sociology Council made the plans for this enormous project. Sponsoring Career Day was another activity which was helpful to us. The sociology class took complete charge. On this day we had successful people of our town speak to us on how to make a success of our career. Immediately following these speeches, we adjourned to smaller groups and went to several of the different business establishments in and near Salisbury. Through our Sociology Council we have donated about one thousand dollars to help rehabilitate and serve others. Now, we have finally brought to an end a hard but joyful four years of high school Now, our classmates will take different paths. Some will go to college; others will approach the business world; still others are entering the holy state of matrimony. Wherever we go, we shall always remember not only our classmates but also those who have graduated before us and those we leave behind this year. BILL LIPPARD Historian

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VYla aitA. 4 . ihsL QLoll a, 4 ' 49 Butch Hall and Libby Holshouser (Rswo’idsAA. 4 Uhl. QouAmy Class Day Officers: Earle Haynes, lawyer ; Carolyn Miller statistician ; Bill Lippard, historian ; Robert Canup, prophet .

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SiaiudicA Having been delegated to record the vital statistics of the greatest Senior Class ever to gradual from Bovden High School. I. Carolyn Miller, equipped with statistic sheets ana adding machine, set forth to present these facts, never to be forgotten or overlooked. After working my finger to the bone, I finally came to the following conclusions: The height attained by the average girl is 5 ' 4 ; she weighs 121 pounds, has blue eyes and brown hair. The average male is 5’8 tall, weighs 156 pounds, has brown eyes and brown hair. By these simple figures you can see we are normal, that is, physically. The average girl was born in May, making her just 18, while the average boy will be 19 in August. Lutherans are prevalent among the girls, whereas you ' ll find most of the boys at the Methodist Church on Sunday. The Class of ' 49 has proved to be quite scholarly, although at times I know any trace of knowledge has been hard to detect. Here we owe Jack Safiey and Bill Shaw a hand of thanks for keeping it so well hidden. French and sociology proved to be the girls’ favored subjects: the boys prefer gym and math: that is, except Grady, who insists that Jo Ann is his favorite subject. Miss Jones and Mr. Ferebee reign as queen and king of the faculty. Music seems to rank high in the minds of practically every senior. 90% of the class say they can dance. This, I ' d say, is quite a record, but very few of them can jitterbug. After seeing Jackie storm up and down the halls, maybe it’s a good thing. You can never tell how it might have affected you. The favorite songs were found to be “As You Desire Me” and “On a Slow Boat to China.” Bill Buck Hobson says he prefers “Jazz at the Philharmonic.” I know what he means. The girls chose Margaret Whiting and Vaughn Monroe as their favorite crooners, while the boys prefer Jo Stafford and Bing Crosby. Eleanor Weber and Earle Haynes were voted the favorite vocalists of many of the seniors. Harry James seems to be the favorite band of the girls; Spike Jones took top honors with the boys. Perhaps this accounts for some of the unromantic males in the class. But turning to the romantic side of life, I discovered that Cupid has already flown into Boyden. Over 50% of the girls are in love and are going steady, but far less than 50% of the boys are either in love or are going steady. What I want to know is: How you girls account for the difference in numbers here? Delving deeper into the situation, I found that dating is the best-loved pastime of the girls. The boys say they ' d much rather shoot pool. Trying to secure a reasonable explana¬ tion for this situation, I found that, according to the boys, shooting pool is much cheaper and when shooting pool you at least have a chance to win. With women, you never do! Going to the show also ranks high as a pastime. The girls say they like June Allyson and Cornel Wilde best: the boys like to watch Robert Mitchum perform and just like to watch Esther Williams, period. Paul Cheney says this is all okay by him, but that he just isn’t going to the show unless Bugs Bunny is on. Oh yes, Johnnie Farmer claims his favorite pastime is foolin’ around with Haynes and vice versa. My! love must be wonderful! Our school spirit definitely showed up when football was voted the favorite sport from the viewpoint of both participant and spectator. But still, with all this evidence, Bob Chandgie maintains that pick-up sticks is far more exciting. If you can find a senior at home, he’d probably be by the radio engrossed in either “Lux Theatre” or “Sam Spade.” Of course there are some exceptions, as you’d more than likely find Ethel Cobb listening to “My Friend Irma,” Bill Hardister listening to “It Pays To Be Ignorant, and Arthur Patterson listening to “Roy Rogers.” Oh, we do like variety! Riding around in the favorite car, nothing less than a Buick, accounts for much of our lost time; that is the favorite car of everyone except K. Kizziah, who says he’ll take his ’34 Packard anyday. Eating, believe it or not, seems to be enjoyed by every member of the class. The girls like fried chicken best, but the boys voted for steak and French fries almost unanimously. Harry Blount and Robert Canup were among the exceptions who insist that spaghetti will make much more noise. “Drop dead” was acclaimed the most popular expression in the class. It comes in many variations, but the best one I ' ve heard yet is “drop dead and push up daisies,” which is so vividly expressed by Pat Lomax from one end of the hall to the other. No one knows where she picked it up and no one seems to have the nerve to ask. Others favored are Hiya, babe” and “You know it, too.” The pet peeve of the class is definitely conceited people; silly girls and girls who smoke take second honors according to the boys. Jimmy Horah says he’s just peeved all the time. The main ambition of the class is to get married. A large portion of the members say they would really like to see the stadium finished. Here, I think Ben McCubbins stuffed the ballot box. Only about 50% of this sensational class plan to further their education in college; Barbara Yancey intends to further hers by getting married, but regardless of how their steps may turn, I am sure that every member of this class will achieve success in life. May the statistics of the Class of 1949 stand as those of the best class ever to attend Boyden High School. It is with just pride and admiration that I affix my signature to this document. CAROLYN MILLER Statistician