Carver College - Carveran / Buck Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1951 volume:

THE BUCK 1951 VOLUME II Published By THE SENIOR CLASS of CARVER COLLEGE Charlotte. North Carolina Copyright 1951 by Annie M . Shadd Editor-in-Chief Clarence Bellamy Business Manager ContentJ Thou, too sail on, O Ship of State ' With all the hopes of future years, hanging breathless on thy fate ! I Ship ' s Log Foreword Dedication II The Ship S. S. Carver III Ship ' s Officers The Captain First Mate Officers Crew Members IV Deck Activities Classes Organizations Activities V Journey ' s End Alma Mater SHIP ' S LOG orewon In offering this, 1951 BUCK, to the students, faculty, and friends of Carver College, we, the members of the Editorial Staff, have sincerely tried to maintain the high standards of the BUCK of the preWous year and definitely hope that it will warrant the approbation of its readers. The Editorial Staff realizes that it is you who have made this 1951 BUCK- you and the time you have spent here at Carver College, You are an integral part of this book. It was students like you in search of know- ledge that instituted this college. It is your spirit that will keep it alive and active. And now, after two years of serious and diligent preparation toward assuming a position in life, you are leaving. It is the desire of the BUCK Staff that your 1951 BUCK will be a constant reminder of the per- sonalities, the class-rooms, the activities-the spirit of college life you will never want to forget. We are fully cognizant of the endeavors made by our director, Vernon A. Buck, Jr., our altruistic faculty, and the Adnninistrative Secretary, who were instrumental in helping us survive the many vicissitudes and ramifications which adorn the road to progress. We feel that these activities publicized here indicate one indelible fact: that another step toward cultural and intellectual achievement has been gained. THE STAFF dedication DR. ELMER H. GARINGER, Superintendent Because of his infinite devotion to education, his continued striving for an integrated American culture, and his herculean strides in education, w e, the editors, dedicate this year book to Dr. Elmer H. Garinger, in grateful acknowledgement. The unanimous bestowal of this honor upon Dr. Garinger is a reflection of the high esteem in w hich he is held by the members of this graduating class. We sincerely believe that personal interest w hich he evinces in the welfare of Carver College surpasses what is required of him in this respect. We treasure the influence that he has exerted upon our careers, both as educator and friend, and we take this singular opportunity to thank him for these efforts and make this dedi- cation to him as a small token of our appreciation. THE SHIP S, S. Carver Carver College has occupied a very unique position in its contribution to education since its incipience in 1949 under the direction of its first Director, Vernon A. Buck, Jr. This institution is faced with the gigantic responsibility of being the first Municipal Junior College for Negroes in North Caro- lina. Today, the school is at the zenith of its development, offering courses in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, Pre -Engineering and Pre -Medic ine . Concomitant with this, there is a teaching staff composed of members who are graduates from many of the distinguished schools in this country. Carver College is exerting a considerable amount of influence upon the education of youth. Carver serves as a harbinger in preparing students for their cultural contributions and their places in society. THE SHIP ' S OFFICERS Uribute (Jo Our Captain Director, VERNON A. BUCK, JR. Our ever present source of encouragement. His truly practical guidance helped us to attain tranquility of heart and mind in the turbulent present and has given us fortitude to face the future. His concilatory manner, effervescent personality, and his dynamic administrative abilities have made him an asset to our Alma Mater. Jirdt Jiate ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Mrs. Eutrilla Spencer, Secretary to the Director, is shown above instructing James L. Thompson about the correct pro- cedure of registration. 3n3tructor3 CALVIN ATCHINSON A. B. Alabama A 8t M College M.A. Colximbia University Toward Ph. D. Columbia Testing and Guidance LAURA M. BOOTON B.S. Hampton Institute Shortliand, Typing VERNON A. BUCK JR. A.B. Morehouse College M.S. New York University Retailing EDWARD H. BROWN A.B. Johnson C. Snnith M.A. Columbia University Univ. of Michigan New York University Toward Ph. D. Columbia Univ Biological Sciences RUTHA M. COCROFT A. B. Howard University Toward M.A. Howard University English ARTHUR BROWN B.S. Hampton Institute Cornell, Arch. Engr. Engineering Drawing KENNETH H. DIAMOND B.S. Shaw University Toward M.A. Columbia University French EDWARD J. HIGH B. S. M. A. Columbia Uni Toward Ph. D. Teachers College Columbia University Business Administration 3n3tructor3 RICHARD H. JEFFERSON A.B. Fisk University Atlanta University Ohio State University Harvard University University of Calcutta, India M.S. North Carolina Towfard Ph.D. Univ. of Wisconsin English LOUIS LEVI B.S. Talladeega College M.S. Univ. of Minn, Chemistry SAMUEL A. MOORE A.B. Johnson C. Smith University M. A. Columbia University Toward Ph. D. Columbia Univ French PENNY PERRY A.B. Shaw University Hampton School of Lib, Sc. NCC School of Lib. Sc . M.S. Univ. of Michigan Librarian EUTRILLA SPENCER Toward B.S. C. Ed. North Carolina College Adnninistrative Secretary CECILIA R. TROTTIE A. B. Johnson C. Smith University University of Penn. M. A. New York University Social Science and Economics ARTHUR WILSON B.S. Johnson C, Smith University Driver ' s Education JOHN A. DAVIS B.S. North Carolina College Toward M.S. Atlanta Univ. University of Illinois Physic s SENIORS THE CREW ALEXANDER BEATTY Ambition: to be a successful businessman Hobby: Billiards Major: Business Administration CARUSO BELL Ambition: To be a success Hobby: Tenni s Major: Liberal Arts COLEMAN BLAKENEY Ambition: To be a success in my field Hobby: Billiards Major: Pre- Engineering WALTER W. BROWN Ambition: Chemist Hobby: Music, Basket- ball, Tenni s Major: Liberal A rts 1951 MEMBERS MARY E. CANNON Ambition: To be a sue cess Hobby: Dancing Major: Liberal Arts DOUGLAS EVANS JR. Hobby: Music Ambition: Scientist Major: Liberal Arts CHARLES HARRIS Ambition: Civil Service Worker Hobby: Photography Major: General Business ODELL HOOVER Ambition: to be a successful business- man Hobby: Sports Major: Business Administration SENIOR KATHLEEN W. HUGHES Hobby: Tennis and Movies Ambition: Stenographer Major: General Business ERVING JOHNSON Ambition: To be a success Hobby; Reading Major: General Busine ss PAULINE V. LEAKE Ambition: Elementary School Teacher Hobby: Sewing Major: Elementary Education JU ANITA E. LONG Hobby: Golf and Tennis Ambition : Stenographer Major: General Business 1951 WARREN McKISSICK Ambition: Business Administration Teacher Hobby: Music and Sports ESTELLE McRAE Ambition: Nursing Hobby: Sports Major: Pre -Medicine WILLIAM MOORE Ambition: Busine ss- nnan Hobby: Billiards Major : Busine ss Administration KENNETH NORTON Ambition: Realtor Hobby: Drawing Major : Business Administration ENIORS AURELIA PRATT Ambition; School Teacher Hobby: Philately Major: Elementary Education CHARLES R. PRAYLOR Ambition: To be a good engineer Hobby: Drawing Major: Pre- Engineering WILUE L. RAINEY Ambition; Home Economics Teacher Hobby: Movies and Sports Major: Home Economics Education EUGENE SANDERS Ambition: To be a success Hobby: Football Major: Liberal Arts ANNIE M. SHADD Ambition; Secretary Hobby: Sports Major: General Busine ss ANITA SHROPSHIRE Ambition: Secretary Hobby; Singing Major: General Busine ss JULIA SIMMONS To be a Ambition success Hobby: Reading Major : Business Administration ROBERT SIMMONS iblic Ambition: Pu Accountant Hobby: Hiking Major : Busine ss Administration SENIOR JAMES L. THOMPSON Ambition; T. !_.. R. Hobby: Singing Major: Liberal Arts LILLIAN R. WALKER Ambition: Elementary School Teacher Hobby: Reading, Writing for Publication Major: Liberal Arts JOHN WARD, JR. Ambition: Salesman Hobby: Sports Major ; Business Administration GEORG2 R. WHITE Ambition: To be a successful doctor Hobby: Bowling Major: Pre -Medicine 1951 MAE LENORA VAUGHN Ambition: Laboratory Technician Hobby: Singing and Reading Major : Pre -Medicine JEAN I. WALLACE Ambition: General Business Teacher Hobby: Reading Major: General Business JAMES R. WEDDINGTON Ambition : Busine ssman Hobby: Golf Major: Liberal Arts Clajj Predident d M.eAdag,e TO THE SENIOR CLASS Two years ago we started down an unpaved road, paving the way for others to follow The fork of the road is coming into sight. We must turn off and leave the task to those who come after us. As we begin to make that turn one thought is uppermost in our minds. We have reached a momentous milestone of the journey of Carver College, from a flickering ideal in the brains of a few, to a glittering reality in the hearts of many, and in future years may we truthfully say, -- Carver College serves this community and the community loyally supports Carver College. This thought expressed by the first BUCK STAFF, reflects the spirit of the pioneer students and portrays a shini ng standard to the students who will pass this way. I know that the road was rough and rocky; but our instructors have been great helpers and guides. They have kindled faith and confidence in all. Their untiring efforts have enabled us to face an uncertain future with the confidence that we have reached an important milepost in our quest for training for the abundant life. We are stepping into a world that is rapidly changing. The training received here should be of tremendous aid in meeting this great challenge. It is not difficult to foresee that many of my fellow classmates will attain positions of eminence in their chosen lines of endeavor. There is no short cut to success. Let us, then be up and doing. With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing. Learn to labor and to wait. It is an honor and a privilege to have led this first graduating class of Carver College, and 1 am humbly grateful for all the co-operation which we were given. In closing, may I thank each and every one of you. My earnest hope is that you may have a full, happy and successful life. George R. White CLASS PRESIDENT DECK ACTIVITIES Senior Cla33 OfflcerJ Mr. Edward High Advisor Miss Mary Cannon Secretary Mr. Warren McKissick Treasurer Mr. Robert Mac key Vice -President Mr. James Weddington Parlimentarian Miss Mae Lenora Vaughn Assistant Secretary Mr. George R. White President Cla3d Jridtor On the 19th of September, 1949, thirty-five pioneers launched upon the sea of education at port of debarkation. Carver College. Looking into the eager and determined educational faces of the crew, Captain Vernon A. Buck, officer in charge, saw the opening of new opportunities for handicapped or working persons seeking a future. Looking back over the past twelve years of weathering the storms of study, the crew felt buxom, hale and hearty, ready for any obstruc- tive encounter they might face in this new venture. Thus, this was the beginning of Carver College with its first class, co-ed of course. Speaking of obstacles, the first one was in the form of placement examination. We bucked this fury with perfect ease and soon set up a colony on the sands of the future--a form of govern- ment. This included the House of Representatives, the Student Council, the Presidential Cabi- net, and Freshman Class officers. The Presidential Cabinet was as follows : Alexander Beatty, President; James L. Thompson, Vice -President ; Mary E. Cannon, Secretary; and Warren Mc- Kissick, Treasurer. The officers in the House of Representatives were : Kenneth Norton, Presi- dent; Juanita Long, Vice-President; Aurelia Pratt, Secretary; and Erving Johnson, Treasurer. With the installation of officers completed, we settled down to a routine of construction for quarters to come by digging in encyclopedias, dictionaries, text and reference books in an effort to lay a firm foundation. A little relief was given us at several social functions scattered over the term. Every society has its clubs, so here was introduced the Carvets, a selected group of men. Misery always likes company; therefore, when quite a few new students came in the second quarter, everyone felt relieved. These newcomers were welcomed with an acquaintance party. Our patriotism soared at this point, which brought about the writing of the school song, Stand Up for Carver, words by Robert E. Mackey and music by Professor Samuel A. Moore. Now the news had to be circulated. Thus was marked the birth of the Carver Chronicle, a quarterly newspaper. Here also was introduced the Buck. the ever popular Carver Yearbook. The ladies decided to do their bit for their ;ociety, so they organized a club known as The Doe ' s to further their aims and projects, mainly to better school spirit. In the spring our spirits rose as the weather broke. Our May Day festival was a gala event as has ever been seen. Miss Martha McClinton was crowned May Queen for selling the Highest number of votes. This festivity portrayed thanksgiving of the past year and hope for the new. The school prom was a prelude of the climax of our first year of progress. The final episode was the election of sophomore officers for the next term, thus paving the way for a lame duck session. They were the same as the previous year, with the exception of the President and Vice President. In the Student Council and Class Officers, James Weddington, President; Cnarles Harris, Vice President; Class Officers, George White, President; and Robert Simmons, ' Vice President. After a quiet restftil summer, we again faced the mad rush for registration on Sep- tember 19, 1950. In the din of excitement, we lost a very competent instructor, Mrs. Marguerite Adams. For every loss there is a gain. Ours was Mrs. C. R. Trottie, social science instructor. The high- lighted activity of our first business meeting was the installation of officers, followed by weeks of hard work. Under the coaching of Professor K. H. Diamond, our first basketball team was organized . At the beginning of the second quarter, we lost another instructor, Mr. R. H. Jefferson,, whose memory we will always revere; however, we gained Mrs. Rutha M. Cocroft who imme- diately won a place in our hearts. Valentine Day afforded us a great outlet from study, strain and tenseness. It went off with a bang and cupid truly played his part. Well, May Day was here again and each of us had absorbed an exuberance of joy and expec- tation, shown with the vim and vigor that seemed to exude from our very persons. The feelings of joy and sorrow were clashing at this time; joy over having completed our requirements, and sorrow at the thought of leaving our pals and schoolmates. The very walls of Carver seemed to droop and sag over losing its pioneer companions; nevertheless, those two years were the greatest we ever knew. There is no price we can ever pay. Venimus, vidimus, vicimus, (we came, we saw, we conquered). Farewell, Alma Mater. Warren McKissick Cla33 Prophecy As I met seniors in the corridors, a sad gloomy appearance met me, naturally I in- quired why. In reply, I was told that this class, about to go forth into the world and real- izing that life is full of surprises, dangers and pitfalls, desired to know just what the future holds in store. My business which has been Crystal Gazing for a long time, made it only natural that they should ask nne to use my talent for the class ' s benefit. Upon their insis- tance, I dusted off nny crystal, and proceeded to gaze about ten years in the future. What I saw was astonishing and 1 hesitated to relate it. The first vision to appear was that of a city in France, the year 1962. My eyes followed the apparition, which led me to a beautiful young woman w ho w as head of the French Wonnen ' s Association. Her name was Madam Jean Wallace. As I gazed in amazement the vision faded. Almost as quick as a flash, I faced the luxurious office in the Metropolitan Building, New York City. There I beheld our beloved Pauline I eake, working as a secretary to Ralph Bunche, United Nations Repre- sentative. This scene left nne speechless. As I pondered I could see the world ' s largest shoe factory. I stopped and decided to call on nny old classmate, Warren McKissick, President of the Neolite Continental Factory. As 1 entered the office, I was speechless again. For there as his personal secretary and lovely wife was Erving Johnson, who was talking on the telephone to her handsome twin sons. I wanted to congratulate thenn but be- fore 1 could form a word, I was walking along the corner of Hollyw ood and Vine. I paused for a moment to look at the inscription on the large skyscraper. On it was this name plate -- White s Laboratory and Medical Center, George White, President. As I lowered my head to meet someone calling to me, I was amazed to find Lenora Vaughn and Hortense McRae y ho were on the executive board at the Center. While I chattered wnth them about the old school days, they asked me to visit Billy Moore and Mary Cannon who are happily married and residing in Tulsa, Oklahoma where Mr. Moore has a business as a miner. The next scene showed me a street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As 1 looked from right to left a sign caught my attention. There before nny eyes read Long and Simmons Women ' s Shop. ' I saw lovely Willie Rainey and handsonne Jackson Womble modeling beach ensem- bles. By the tinne I regained consciousness again, I was standing before Beatty ' s Concert Hall where the famous pianist, Walter Brown was to make an appearance. There I talked to the owTiers, Alexander Beatty and John Ward. Douglass Evans and his concert band has just left. They are enroute to Hollywood where they have a five year contract wdth RCA. As I left the office, I picked up a copy of the Philadelphia Gazette where I read the following ann ounce nne nts: Kathleen Hughes, secretary at Robert Simmons ' Business School, is expecting a blessed event in the near future. Aurelia Pratt is vacationing in Paris where she is the bride of a great French Artist. Once again the scene changed. I was slowly driving along Western Avenue enroute to Country Club Lane, Sugar Hill, Los Angeles to visit nny old pal Kenneth Norton when I felt a quick breeze. I turned around and saw James Thonnpson, Caruso Bell, Charles Harris in a Cadillac with their secretary, Annie M. Shadd. When I reached tne lane, the first persons I saw were Wardell Ellis and John Houston out taking a sun bath on the patio. It ' s really wonderful. Imagine my surprise when I looked up and saw Odell Hoover, Char- les Praylor and Jannes Weddington who are all employed by 20th Century Fox. The spell broke and I was suddenly surrounded by darkness. I awakened and wondered if it is better for a person to remain totally ignorant of the future. The belief still remains that where ignorance is bliss, ' tis folly to be wise. J aAt Will and ZJedtament state of North Carolina County of Mecklenburg City of Charlotte of the CARVER COLLEGE GRADUATING CLASS of 1951 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We, the class of 1951, while still being of sound mind and body, hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To our Director, the administrative staff and the various faculty members, we bequeath our undying gratitude and appreciation for their devotion to education, their patience and genuine paternal-like personal interest in our welfare. To the entire body of lower-classmen we leave a long record of achievements to be emulated. Aurelia Pratt wills to Dorothy M. Gabriel, her English Literature book with the hope that she will succeed in becoming a master of English Literature. Alexander Beatty wills to Jessie Wise his business ability. Pauline Leake wills her modest charm to Lois Norton. Warren McKissick wills his ability to say the right thing at the proper time to Zola Mae Garrett. Charles Harris wills his shorthand book to Luella Ross with the hope that she succeeds in taking dictation and transcribing accurately. Warden Ellis wills to Leon Orr his accounting ability. Erving Johnson wills to Grace Henderson her sincere hope for success at Carver. James Thompson wills to Willie M. Rainey his ability to understand. Mae L. Vaughn wills her modesty to Elizabeth McCuUough. Odell Hoover wills to Robert Richmond his love for Carver. John Houston wills to James Phifer his ability to succeed in accounting. Douglas Evans wills to Connie Patton his dignity and understanding. Lillian R. Walker wills to Alice King her ability to be more on the quiet and sociable side of life. Jean I. Wallace wills to Grace Henderson her accounting seat. Kenneth W. Norton wills to Clarence Bellamy his tracks through the dust of the door to the accounting laboratory with the hope that those tracks will be steps of future success. Coleman Blakeney wills to Wilbur Stinson the privilege of getting all of the knowledge and all of the understanding that Carver can offer. James R. Weddington wills to Carrie McCullough his ability to make friends. George R. White wills to Margaret Cooper his blend of elevated thoughts, that she may be victorious in all her earthly problems. Juanita Long wills to Edith Hill her pleasing personality and typing ability. Caruso Bell wills to Doris Bell his sincere hope for her success in all undertakings. Estell McRae wills to Laura Caldwell her ability to govern herself and not be persuaded by the governing powers of others so easily. Julia Simmons wills to Alice Means her lady-like ways and charming personality. Jackson Womble wills to Elmo Quinn his ability to be prompt. Annie M. Shadd wills to Eugene Randolph her ability to study, Charles Praylor will his artistic ability to John Hunter. Mary Cannon wills her benign manner to Floyd Briscoe. Charles McKee wills his quietness to Thomas McGee. Eugene Sanders wills his speaking ability to Pop Brown. Robert Simmons wills to Robert Harrison his accounting set. Anita L. Shropshire wills to Beulah Owens her wittiness. John Ward wills all freshmen success and happiness in the future at Carver. In witness whereof, we, the class of 1951, have set our hand and seal unto this, our last will and testament this Eleventh day of June, Anno Domini, One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-one. Kenneth W. Norton Super la lived .biti ' = Most Carefree PRAYLOR, CANNON, HUNTER SIMMONS AND SANDERS Superlatives Most Artistic JEAN I. WALLACE CHARLES R. PRAYLOR yuper lati veA White ' ' Best Dressed DOUGLAS EVANS MARY CANNON Superlatived ' ' Most Dramatic PAULINE LEAKE GEORGE WHITE THE CREW MEMBERS Jredkmen J. W. ALEXANDER Major: Business Administration RAY ARDREY Major: Business Administration THOMAS BAILEY Major: Business Administration CLARENCE H. BELLAMY Major: Business Administration DORIS J. BELL Major: Pre-Medicine L. L. BLAKENEY Major: Business Administration CLAUDE BOYD Major: Business Administration THOMAS BRYANT, JR. Major: Business Administration JreAn men LEWIS E. CLAWSON Major; Liberal Arts MARGARET COOPER Major; General Business WILLIAM CRAWFORD Major: Business Administration PERCY FOXX Major: Liberal Arts DOROTHY GABRIEL Major; Liberal Arts JAMES W. GAITHER Major: Pre- Engineering ZOLA GARRETT Major: English ELIZABETH GILLIARD Major : General Business JreAn men WILLIAM GRIER Major: Business Administration COLUMBUS HAMMONDS Major: Business Administration ROBERT HARRISON Major: Pre -Medicine GRACIE HENDERSON Major: General Business EDITH HILL Major: General Business JOHN HUNTER Major: Business Administration WRIGHT HUNTER, JR. Major: Pre-Medicine ALICE KING Major; Liberal Arts redk. men WILBERT LISTON Major; Liberal Arts HAZEL LOVE Major: Business Administration ALICE MEANS Major: General Business CARRIE McCULLOUGH Major: General Business ELIZABETH McCULLOUGH Major: General Business TURNBO McEACHIN Major: Pre-Medicine THOMAS McGEE Major: Business Administration HAZIL B. McMANUS Major: Pre -Law JreAn men CHARLES McRAE Major: Liberal Arts LEON NORTH, JR. Major: Business Administration LEON ORR Major: Business Adnnini strati on BEULAH W. OWENS Major: General Business THOMAS PARKS Major: Business Adn:iinistration CONNIE PATTON Major: Business Adn:iini strati on JAMES PHIFER Major: Business Administration GRACIE PEGUES Major; General Busines Jredh men EUGENE RANDOLPH Major: Business Administration ROBERT RICHMOND Major : Business Administration JOHN H. RUSSELL Major : Business Administration LOUELLA ROSS Major: General Business EDNA SPEARS Major: General Business LEONARD SPENCER Major: Business Administration JAMES E. STEVENSON Major: Liberal Arts EDWARD SIMS Major: Liberal Arts Jredh men WILBUR STINSON Major: Liberal Arts JAMES STITT Major: Business Administration LILLIAN WALLS Major; Pre -Medicine RUBEN WARE Major: Business Admini st r ati on JAMES WILUAM Major: Liberal Arts JONES WILLIAMS Major: Liberal Arts WILLIAM WILSON, JR. Major: Business Admini strati on JESSE WISE Major; Business Administration 3redk men JESSE BOST Major: Liberal Arts FLOYD BRISCO Major: Business Administration LAURA CALDWELL Major: Liberal Arts URAL COVINGTON Major; Liberal Arts WILLIAM JOHNSON Major: Liberal Arts ARTHUR P. LYNCH Major: Business Administration RUDOLPH NEELY Major: Business Administration Jredkman Cla33 OfflcerJ Left to right: Mrs. Cecilia Trottie, Advisor. Mr. Wilbur Stinson, Treasurer, Mrs. Lillian Walls and Mr. Leonard Spencer, Co-Chairman of the Social Activity Committee, Miss Carrie McCullough, Assistant Secretary, Mr. Clarence Bellamy, President, Miss Laura Caldwell. Secretary, and Mr. Floyd Briscoe, Vice-President. To the Senior Class: Congratulations! It has been an honor emd a pleasure to follow in your footsteps and carry on the great task of making Carver a reality. We are proud to have known you and happy that we have grafted from you the spirit of perserverance. Our association with you has been most blissful and beneficial. From your torch we have received a light that will guide us to a better understanding; your flaming spirit of ambition has been kindled in our hearts. May Dame Fortune smile pleasantly upon all of you and may all your dreams be- come realities. I am sure that my fellow classmates possess the same determined spirit as I. We will not falter in our purpose. We will cherish the thoughts of your splendid achievements and strive to make our acconnplishments equal yours. GOOD LUCK AND GODSPEED! Clarence H. Bellamy President, Freshnaan Class cAcademlc THE HONOR SOCIETY The aims of the Honor Society a re the promotion of scholarship, the encouragement of a high standard of character, and the recognition of high attainment in related fields. Only those students maintaining A or B averages are eligible for participation. Members are, from left to right: Robert Richmond, Charles R. Praylor, Lillian Walker, James L. Thompson, Lillian Walls, Gracie Hende r son. Willie L. Rainey, Mae Lenora Vaughn, Aurelia Pratt, Wilbur O. Stinson, James Weddington, Thomas Cuthbertson, George R. White, Robert Simmons, Hazil B. McManus and C larence H. Bellamy. o - rZ) Tjke Clad 3 01 T) piAt5 CLASS IN TYPING Under the direction of Mr. Edward J, High, this terminal, two-year course leads to the Associate of Arts degree in General Business. CLASS IN SHORTHAND Mrs, La-ura M. Booten dictates while her enthusiastic students take notes verbatim. As a result of this course the student will know or be able to have a broader shorthand vocab- ulary through the introduction of varied dictation matter. DECK ACTIVITIES Jrappy. Motoring. cAt Carver Mrs. Goldwyn F. Moore proudly accepts her driving license after successfully completing her instructions under the guidance of Mr. Arthur Wilson. Student Council student participation in the direction of student affairs is strongly encouraged at Carver College. The Student Council is the representative policy-making and advisory body for students at Carver. General elections are held in May of each year. Members of the Council are: Left to right. Aurelia Pratt, Miss Penny Perry. Advisor, Mae Lenora Vaughn, Estelle McRae, Erving Johnson, Matthew Sigler, Lillian Walker , Walter Brown, Back Row; James Weddington, Pre sident and Jackson Womble. CX : 0 cAnnual Staff IS SSLLRSSi- HI THE BUCK STAFF Under the guidance of Mrs. Rutha M. Cocroft, English instructor, the Yearbook staff meets to clear up editorial, art, and business complications that naturally grow out of the publication of a school Annual. Annie M. Shadd has called her staff together for last minute check-ups. Beside Editor-in-Chief Shadd, (seated at left) are Clarence H. Bellamy, Robert Simmons, George White, Inez Wallace, Kenneth W. Norton, Wilbur O. Stinson, Charles R. Praylor, Warren McKissick, Lillian Walls and Leonard Spencer. J ewApaper Staf( THE CARVER CHRONICLE STAFF The official student publication of Carver is the Carver Chronicle. The Chronicle has enjoyed an interesting and prosperous career. This prestige and prosperity culminated in the independent and capable editorship of Mae Lenova Vaughn and her staff Mrs. Rutha M. Cocroft is the faculty advisor. The Chronicle is ever seeking to mirror in clarity, express in sincerity, the will and attitude of the student body it is entrusted to serve. yrluJic OUR LOVELY SONGTRESS CARVER S ACE CROONER Carver ' s lovely Gloria Jones de- lightfully warbles one of her favorite arias at one of Carver ' s festivals. Heaits flutter and co-eds swoon as suave Robert Richmond, Carver ' s answer to Robert Merrill, softly chants a fanniliar air. - dramatic Club THE DRAMATIC GUILD The Dramatic Guild organized under the guidance of Mrs. Rutha Cocroft, faculty- advisor, is an organization composed of those students interested in the study and presen- tation of drama. Any student may become a member of the Guild by passing the try-outs held each quarter. Play. PERILS OF PAULINE Pauline Leake and Matthew Sigler capably display their dramatic ability in one of Carver ' s dramatic presentations. Defiant Sigler stubbornly ignores Pauline ' s pleas for forgiveness and reconciliation. Carver A Speecn Choir The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, These words of the Twenty-third Psalm dance lightly and harmoniously from the lips of the speech choir, who are also members of the Public Speaking Class. The Choir is composed of three Sopranos, three Altos, three Tenors and three Basses. Under the guidance of Mr. Richard H. Jefferson, these voices were blended into one harmonious aria. ueen yUartka LONG LIVE QUEEN MARTHA I Queen Martha ' s lovely ladie s -in- waiting daintily curtsey in humble adoration to their beautiful queen. Left to Right: Erving Johnson, Pauline Leake, Queen Martha 1, EsteUe McRae, Mary Cannon. CARVER ' S MAY FESTIVAL The ladies - in-waiting and courtiers of the May Court smile approvingly as the newly crowned King and Queen reign majestically over Carver ' s gay May Festival. Left to right, Erving Johnson, Warren McKissick, Pauline Leake, James Weddington, King-- Kenneth Norton, Queen-- Martha McClinton, George White, Estelle McRae, Williarrl Moore, and Mary Cannon. Shipping. JSew Crew OlficerJ Doctor J. S. Nathaniel Tross delivers a stirring and uplifting address at the second in- augural program for Carver officers. Seated left to right are Clarence Bellamy, Fresh- man Class President, George White, Sophomore Class President, Kenneth Norton, Master of Ceremonies, Attorney Thomas Wyche, who administered the oath. Reverend Coleman Kerry of Friendship Baptist Church who gave the benediction, and James R. Weddington, President of the Student Council. a. G o Org, anlzationd THE CARVER COLLEGE DOES The Does through their functions and activities tend to practice the policy of demo- cracy, self expression, cooperation and participation. Realizing the increasing complexity of the purpose of cultivating ethical standards among college students, keeping alive the interest in college life, and the progressive movements emanating therefrom, the Does organized with the avowed purposes of improving the social status of Carver students, and raising moral standards. Officers: President, Aurelia Pratt; Vice-President, Estell McRae, Mr. Edward J. High, Advisor. Club THE CARVETS OF CARVER COLLEGE The Carvets of Carver College have worked assidiously toward bringing a better under- standing, both socially and intellectually, among the students at Carver and the citizens of Charlotte. Consisting of veterans of the last war, this group has been instrumental in perpetuating the ideals of Carver. The officers for the year 1950-51 are as follows: James R. Weddington, President; Robert Richmond, Vice-president; George R. White, Secretary; William Grier, Assistant Secretary; Jackson Womble, Treasurer. amamnm SportJ Sadlcetball i  i BASKETBALL AT CARVER The first basketball team was organized under the direction of Pilot Kenneth Diamond. This is a big step forward in the organizing of athletics at Carver. JOURNEY ' S END cptlnta jUater Words by Music by Robert Mackey Samuel A. M Stand up for Carver, brave and true Our loyalty we pledge to you. When we are gone, so far to roam, We ' ll think of Carver as our home. CHORUS C-A-R-V-E-R Lift your voices in a cheer, C-A-R-V-E-R Our Alma Mater dear. Stand up, stand up, maroon and white Thy banners shine throughout the night. Thy voices ring sweet and loud and clear. Stand up for Carver, true and dear. core amm EDWARD PORTRAIT STUDIOS Wedding Groups Quality Is Our Service 2207 Booker Avenue Colvin M. Edwards Charlotte North Carolina Phone -40 325 Bus. 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