Boyden High School - Echo Yearbook (Salisbury, NC)

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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

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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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zz ' STATISTICS After being delegated Statistician of the greatest Senior Class of Boyden High School, I secured the facts and figures and began working toward a conclusion. Equipped with statistic sheets and one adding machine I, Carl King, after much deliberation, present these astounding facts concerning the Class of 1950. From the 19,445 pounds of graduating seniors I found the average female tipped the scales at 122 pounds, the average male weighed 153 pounds. Dell Ketchie and Wayne Leazer raised the boys' average considerably by boasting a cool 200. The weight of the class is due mainly to their favorite foods, which are steak and french-fries, with chocolate milk, their favorite beverage. Sara Hubbard prefers wild onions and corn-bread. If everyone told the truth, most of the class of '50 is 18 years old and sees the world through brown eyes. Dick Arey says his are bloodshot. In addition to the majority having brown eyes, brown hair is prevalent. It is not too popular, however, because about 3070 of the hair around Boyden changes with the seasons-yellow in the summer, streaked in the fall, and natural again about the turn of the year. Dave Shuler says he will be bald before he graduates. The average height is only 5'5 but do not blame Dub Kluttz and Patty Vogler for that because Jerry Kincaid wasn't in school when the statistics were compiled. Bill Bibb and Tommy Johnson surely are cut out to be policemen, they wear shoes size 12 and 13 respectively. The class can thank Jane Beard's size 4 for bringing the aver- age down to 795. ' 4 The graduating class chose as its song of the year I Can Dream, Can't I and Frankie Laine their favorite vocalist. Vaughn Monroe's band was first choice. The Dreamers were also quite popular. After having a heart-to-heart talk with Love Bug, I obtained the following information. Seventy-three seniors have definitely been bitten. Several seem to have infected bites. Thirteen do not know whether they are in love or not, and fifty-five give a definitely negative answer. About 8472: of the class plans to get married. The others have not decided about the fatal step. When married, the majority of the class plans to settle in other towns. This great Senior Class is filled with very modest scholars. Bill Gaskey and Rogers Staley do not want to use up what little knowledge they have acquired before being gradu- ated. The boys prefer gym and mathg that is excluding John Buford, whose favorite subject is Billie Parker. The girls prefer sociology. Eighty-four students plan to further their education by attending inwtions of higher learning. Forty-three do not plan to go to collegeg 14 are still undecided. ' ' Mrs. Minnie Gaston was crowned teacher of the year, but Miss Elizabeth Jones and Mrs. Addie Morris were very close contenders. We all love those dear hearts and gentle people. The beach is the favorite vacationing spotg quite a few seniors, however, prefer the mountains. The most popular place for dates is the movies and then to Mooney's. It is an estab- lished fact that if any one wants to find a member of the Senior Class after 9:30 on Saturday night he should look either at the Club or Mooney's. Dating is first on the list of pastimesg eating between meals is second. Shooting pool ranked high as Jerry Kirk's favorite pastime. The class of '50 couldn't decide on its favorite movieg Hamlet , Johnnie Belinda , and Prince of Foxes were all favorites. Shan Thornton refuses to go to the show unless Buggs Bunny is on. Sports from golf to chess were listed as favorites. Football led the list while basketball and baseball followed. I must congratulate the teams and coaches for our excellent record in athletics this year. The Senior Class chose to ride around in a new Pontiac with a radio tuned to Red Skelton, as the favorite radio program. Gerald Adams insists that his Ford is the best yet. In the comic section the Seniors immediately turn to Dick Tracy or Denny Dimwitt. Jerry Rufty insists that his favorite is Donald Duck. The saying, You don't know, do you? and that's not good fella were acclaimed the most popular expressions. We have hidden talent in the field of musicg Cliff Owen claims he can play anything with a comb and paper, Henry Grogan can really make a tune on his moonshine jug. If that's music, then the whole class is musical. Don Godwin insists that he is the most musical, he can masterfully play the radio! With the established fact that we all have enjoyed our time spent in fun and work here at Boyden, I affix my signature to the statistics of one of the greatest classes ever to graduate from Boyden High School, the Class of 1950. CARL KING, Statistician