Boyden High School - Echo Yearbook (Salisbury, NC)

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SENIOR CLASS CCNFIFICCIERS First Row, left to right: Sylvia Siebert, Secretaryg Mrs. Minnie Gaston, Adviser. Second Row: Bob Gardner, Presidentq Jimmy Justice, Treasurerg Murray Burke, Vice-President MASKCUT CLASS DAY 0lFlFllCClI-URS Left to right: Carl King, Statistician' Bill Greene, Prophetg Bob F-oil, Historian, Jerry Barger, Lawyer. MASCCUT iiiii '00 1 P

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CLASS OIF 950 Dreaming dreams of wild delight, to Boyden we did come, Freshmen green, yet painted red to make us feel at home. Knowing little, lacking nothing, wanting but the best We sought to learn our lessons and be better than the rest. Passing on to the Sophomore class, we continued to climb the ladder Thinking of the day when we'd be seniors, not knowing we'd be sadder. Enjoying ourselves while we were young and wishing to be older. Adding friends and honor and courage to each and every shoulder. Accepting a more prominent place in the school and receiving higher praise, Working hard and winning hcmors and gaining with the days, Learning through lessons and socml experience, we came to know many things, Finding ourselves and learning the lessons that living and loving brings. Finding ourselves at the end of the road, a sob escapes unseen, Throbbing in our hearts are memories poignant and keen. Thanking our teachers, parents, and friends for their help throughout the years We bid farewell to Boyden with a million thanks and tears. Standing here at the open portal facing a beckoning life, Praying for love and brotherhood, hating pain and strife, Looking toward the future, bright with hopes of the morrow We the Class of '50, leave our school with pangs of sorrow. -BONNIE MCRAE Ez., vs f x if l O g' x fe 'L sr-B if

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IISTURY As we, the Class of 1950, reach the climax of our high school days, we turn our faces to many heartening memories which are the links between the beginning and the closing chapters of our lives in Boyden. On a bright September morning in the year of 1946, we, the members of the class of '50, entered Boyden as freshmen. After being properly initiated, we quickly became well acquainted with the school, teachers, and upperclassmen. Our scholastic ability was soon recognized as a large number of the class were on the honor roll for the first quarter.. As our class leaders, we selected Jim Justice, president: Margaret Peeler, vice-president, Mary Coleman, secretaryg and Jerry Kincaid, treasurer. For our class meetings, different home- rooms had programs, these gave us a variety consisting of speakers, plays, and movies. Although we did not give much thought to the speakers then, we realize now that their messages have helped guide us through our high school career. As dignified sophomores we quickly adjusted ourselves by participating in more activi- ties and becoming more sociable. This year we selected as our class leaders Jerry Barger, president, John Buford, vice-president, Margretta Thompson, secretary, and Don Godwin, treasurer. To improve our recreation program, a concrete playing area was constructed behind the shop. This made it possible for us to enter into more intramural sports. Also, this year saw two outstanding students, Linda Thompson and James Coggin, make a new school seal. The school motto, Always Faithful, was changed to To Succeed as Citizens. As juniors we welfcognized to be one of the outstanding classes in Boyden. Carl King was elected to lead our class, other officers were John Rendleman, vice-presidentg Linda Thompson, secretary tlater moved out of town? was replaced by Billie Parkerg and Don Godwin, treasurer. Our first objective this year was the magazine drive, which was sponsored to help pay for the annual. We were very proud of ourselves, as we outsold the seniors in subscriptions. In January of that year many juniors participated in the annual Colle Day which was sponsored by the seniors. As juniors, it was our duty to be hosts at' ,Junior-Senior Prom. We looked forward to that night. The gym was beautifully rated, the theme being the Cinderella Ball. The lights were dim as every- one danced to the sweet music of a local band. It was a big moment in our high school career and we will always remember it. As the school year drew to a close, Carl King was chosen president of the Student Association for 1949-1950. Other officers were Bill Greene, first vice-president: Bunny Link, second vice-president, Mary Coleman, secretary, Bob Foil, treasurer. Peggy Brady and Bill Greene were elected co-chief marshals with Bonnie McRae being selected as editor-in-chief of the Yellow Jacket. When school opened in the fall of 1949, the juniors had become seniors. We were in our last year, the year that every student looks forward to. We elected Bob Gardner, president: Murray Burke, vice-president, Sylvia Siebert, secretary, and Jimmy Justice. treasurer. We had traveled a long, hard road, had faced many problems, had overcome difficulties and were recognized as a most outstanding rising senior class. During this year we have lived up to our reputation. We have been outstanding in the Key Club, Hi-Y, Letterman's Club, Y-Teen, Student Council, National Honor Society, and many other organizations. Perhaps one of the biggest events for us was the dedication of our new stadium and athletic fleld-something everyone has looked forward to. Also recognition of the success of football and basketball teams brought honor to us, to our flne coaches, and to Boyden. The Sociology Council, composed of seniors, is to be con- gratulated on its many projects, undertaken and faithfully executed. These included deliv- ering Thanksgiving baskets to the needy families of Salisbury and sponsoring Career Day to help us choose our vocations. And now after four years in Boyden High School, we, the Seniors of 1950, must take our diplomas and travel toward our goal, to become leaders in the world of tomorrow. Some of us will go to college, many will go directly into the business world. All will face life and the problems it brings. Now for the entire Senior Class of 1950, I bid you, one and all, an affectionate farewell. BOB FOIL, Historian I L