Carver High School - Memories Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1954 volume:

Foreword As the rising sun is but a promise of a glorious day ahead, so our school days, rich in experience and attain ment, are the assurance of the golden future to come. In organizing and printing this Yellow JACKET, it has been difficult to bring under one cover all of the expe- riences and interests of a full school year. If, for the present and impending years, this book can set forth, in spirit at least, the achievements of school life and happiness found in achieving, our efforts will have been justified. C. R. MARTIN Principal 2 R F. X ' . Brimley Superintendent 3 DEDICATION With deep and sincere appreciation for her loyal, unstinted efforts in our behalf, we, the Class of 1954, dedicate this edition of the Yellow Jacket to our adviser, Mrs. M. T. Earl. 5 ADMINISTRATION 6 F. K. Thomas A nisi cm l Principal B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers Collette M.S. New York University C. E. Dou.alas Supervisor A.B. Winston-Salem Teachers College, M.A. Columbia University, Ness York 7 OUR NURSE AND DOCTOR 8 G. L. FOXWELL Co-ordinator HEALTH COUNCIL 9 FACULTY DANIEL E. SMITH B.S., A. and T. College, Greensboro, N, C. Graduate work A. and T. College. HELEN H. ALEXANDER B.L.S. Catholic University, Washington, D. C.; M.I..S. North Carolina College, Durham, N. C. YVONNE SPENCE B.S., M.S., A. and T. College, Greens- boro, N. C. WALTER HENDERSON B.S. Central State Teachers College. Wilberforce, Ohio; M.S. A. and T. Col- lege, Greensboro, N. C. CLYDE GRAY A.B Winston-Salem Teachers College PERMILLA DUNSTON Mus.B. University of Michigan 10 FACULTY OLIVETTE H. BYNUM A.B. St. Augustine’s College ORVILLE BLACK. Dietetics Howard University, Washington, D. C..; Tuskegee Institute, Alabama E. E. BALSLEY B.S. A. and T. College, Greensboro, N. C.; M.S. Columbia University, New York City CHRISTINE K. HEDGLEY Ph.B., University of Chicago; M.A. New York University, New ' York, New York RUTH E. GRAY A.B. Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C. HERMAN JENKINS A.B. Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va.; Graduate Work: University of Penn- sylvania 11 FACULTY JAMIMA VALENTINE B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; Graduate Work; New York University ALMA JOYCE B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College x CLARA H. CAMP B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College OLLIE N. REVELS Graduate Work: University of Conn.; B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College HELEN HAIRSTON RICHARDSON B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; M.A. New York University RUTH REICH B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; M.A. New York University 12 FACULTY EDNA M. TOLLIVER B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; M.A. Columbia University CARRIE R CRAIG B.S. Winston-Salem, North Carolina HERMAN E. SCALES B.S. Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Graduate Work: New York University LOUISE W. KING B.S. Winston-Salem, North Carolina MARION B. FAULKNER B.S. Winston-Salem. North Carolina; Graduate Work: A. and T. College EDMONIA T. HENDERSON B.S. Winston-Salem, N. C.; Graduate Work: A. and T. College and New York University. 13 FACULTY y CONRAD L. FORBES B.S. A. and T. College; Graduate Work: A. and T. College VASHT1 J. McNEAL B. S. A. and T. College, Greensboro, N. C.; M.S. New York University, New York City BETTY JEAN THOMPSON B.S. Bennett College, Greensboro, N. C. EVERETT L. MARTIN B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; Graduate Work: A. and T. College GEORGE R. LEDBETTER B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; Graduate Work: Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. IRENE PACE HAIRSTON B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; M.S. A. and T. College 14 2 w FACULTY EULALIA HALL PETERSON S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; .A. University of Conn. JACQUELINE B. FITCH B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; M.A. New York University EVELYN J. PHILLIPS B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; Graduate Work: A. and T. College EDYTHE WILLIAMS B S. Winston-Salem Teachers College MODESTA T. EARLE A. B. English, Talladega College, Talla- dega, Ala.; Graduate Work: North Carolina College ANNIE P. RIVERA B. S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; Graduate Work: A. and T. College, Greensboro, N. C. 15 FACULTY R. L. WALKER B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; Graduate Work: A. and T College GWENDOLYN HUNTER ASHLEY B.S. Hampton Institute and Winston- Salem Teachers College JEFFERSON L. HUMPHREY B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; M.A. New York University JEAN LASH B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College HANDY B. SULLIVAN B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; Graduate Work: New York University VIRGINIA W. ALLEN B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; Graduate Work: A. and T. College 16 FACULTY RUTH SMITH B S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; M.A. A. and T. College EMILY W. BERRIEN B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; M.A. University of Conn. MILDRED MACON B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; Graduate Work: Columbia University JESSIE C. YOUNG B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; Graduate Work: Univ. of Conn. S. L. HAMLIN A.B. Livingston College HAROLD B. FERGUSON B.S., M.S., N. C. College, Durham, N. C. GEORGE L. FOXWELL B.S. St. Augustine College, Raleigh, N. C.; M.S. New York University 17 FACULTY VIRGIE M. WEAVER. B.S. Home Economics, North Carolina College; M.S. New York University, New York City CATHERINE GARNES B.S. Winston-Salem Teachers College; Graduate Work: New York University DAVID L. LASH B.S. Shaw University; Graduate Work: A. and T. College, Greensboro, N. G VIRGINIA V. ALEXANDER A.B. Shaw University; M.A. Columbia University, New York, N. Y. ALICE WILLIAMS B.S. Winston-Salem, North Carolina V ANNIE M. SMITH .dal ntH A.B. Livingstone College, Salisbury, - 3Hr N. C.; Graduate Work: Columbia Uni- J versify. New York City 18 19 SENIOR OFFICERS ROBERT WOODS President Bobby Activities-. Crown and Scepter, F. T. A., N. F. A., Dramatics, Thespian Society, Block C Club, Presidents Club, Hi-Y, Student Council, Usher Club, Allied Youth, Football. ODESSA DOBSON Secretary Pony Activities: Dramatics Club, Etiquette Club, Commercial Club, Secretary of Senior Class, Let- ter Girl. Ambition. Business Secretary. Pet Saying: It ' s just like that.” I LUCY WHITE Treasurer Tea Activities-. E. T. A., Student Council, Le Cercle Erancais, Presidents Club, Crown and Scepter. Ambition-. Teacher. Pet Saying-. Hush your nastiness. CLARA HAIRSTON Reporter Pud din Activities: N. H. A., F. T. A., Dramatics, Thes- pian Society, Etiquette Club, Le Cercle Francais. Ambition-. Teacher. Pet Saying: If I can t be first, I refuse to be last. 20 SENIORS RUTH BROWN Mama Activities-. Dramatics Club, Etiquette Club, Brodie Club, Q. T. Club, Social Science Club, Allied Youth, Usher Club, Le Cercle Francais. Ambition-. Laboratory Technician. Pet Saying: ' ' Indeedy alrite.” DOUGLAS LEROY GOLDEN Pete Activities : Bus Drivers Club, N. F. A. Ambition : Mechanic. Pet Saying : You know I can. SAMUEL EVANS NESMITH Peanut Activities: Band, Glee Club, Hi-Y, Bus Driv- ers Club. Ambition: Musician. Pet Saying: I ' ll do it, the first chance I get. JUANITA JEAN NELSON Nit a Activities: Dramatics, Y-Teens, Glee Club Ambition: Secretary. Pet Saying: And you know it, too.” LEON HAIRSTON MARY RACHEL SPRINKLE Shorty” Activities: F. T. A., Thespian, Dramatics, N. H. A., Le Cercle Francais, Etiquette Club, Usher Club, Q. T. Club, Commercial Club. Ambition: Stenographer. 21 SENIORS BETTY IRENE HAUSER Half Pint Activities ' . Social Science Club, Glee Club, Eti- quette Club, N. H. A., Dramatics, F. T. A., Q. T. Club, Usher Club. Ambition-. Beautician. Pet Saying: And you know it, too! POWELL MAXINE WELCH Max Activities ' . Student Council, F. T A., Le Cer- cle Francais, Etiquette Club. Ambition: Secretary. Pet Saying: The deal is real but it ' s rotten. DOROTHY MAE GOULD Dot Activities: N. N. Club, Q. T. Club. Ambition: Nurse. Pet Saying: I wanna thank ya. NATHANIEL GALLOWAY Tuck” Activities: Etiquette Club, Basketball, Hi-Y. Ambition: English Instructor. Pet Saying: Good things come to those who wait. MARTHA MARIE HART Frankie Activities: Crown and Scepter Club, Presidents Club, F. T. A., Thespian Society, Etiquette Club, Ushers Club, Le Cercle Francais. Ambition: Teacher. Pet Saying: Honey, hush! LIZZIE ANN KNOX Shortie” Activities: Thespians, Dramatics, Y-Teens, Eti- quette Club, F. T. A., Presidents Club, Usher Club, Allied Youth Organization. Ambition: Dietitian. Pet Saying: Keep cool! 22 SENIORS I SHIRLEY ANN HAIRSTON Money Honey Activities: Le Cercle Francais, Cheerleader, Y- Teens, Etiquette Club, Dramatics Club, F. T. A., Paper Staff, Q. T. Club, Dance Group, Usher Club, Brodie Club. Ambition: Social Science Teacher. Pet Saying: Oh! don’t you know?” RHUDINE McNEAL SINGLETON Baby” Activities: Etiquette Club. Ambition: Nurse. Pet Saying: I want to thank you. BERNICE VIRGINIA BINGHAM P milling Activities: Crown and Scepter Club, E. T. A., Etiquette Club, LJshers Club, Thespians, French Club. Ambition: Teacher. Pet Saying: I ' m telling you. CHARLES EDWARD MILLER Butch Activities: Bus Drivers Club, F. T. A., N. F. A., Etiquette Club. Ambition: Teacher. Pet Saying: I heard you when you first drove up.” MARANDA KENDRICK Pennie Activities: F. T. A., Student Council. Ambition: Nurse. Pet Saying: Oh, boy! what a dan dan dandy. RUTH ELIZABETH PAYNE Peewee” Activities: Etiquette Club, Social Science Club, Dramatics Club, F. T. A., Q. T. Club, Usher Club, N. H. A. Ambition: Seamstress. Pet Saying: Cool it, kids.” 23 SENIORS HOWARD BELTON Bauger” Ambition-. Electrical Engineer. Vet Saying : I ' m doing it.” BARBARA ANN ANDERSON Barb” Activities-. F. T. A., Thespian Society, Dra matics Club, Cheerleader, Q. T. Club, Le Cercle Prancais, Brodie Club, Senior Y-Teen, Etiquette Club, Paper Staff, N. H. A. Ambition-. Nurse. Pet Saying: It don ' t bother me. MARY ANN WHARTON Angel Activities: Student Council, N. H. A., Ushe Club, Etiquette Club, Q. T. Club, Paper Staf Student Faculty Planning Committee, Le Cere) Francais, Brodie Club. Ambition: Nurse. Pet Saying: And that’s for sure.” WILLIAM MELVIN NELSON Boxy” Activities: Band, Glee Club. Ambition: Military Band Director. Pet Saying: What say, babe?” ANNETTE FRANCES KEATON Nettie Activities: Student Council, Thespian Society, F. T. A., Dramatics, Usher Club, Q. T. Club, Choral Club, Glee Club, Orientation Club, Eti- quette Club. Ambition: Teacher. Pet Saying: No kiddin. MELVIN ALDEAN MOORE Deannie Activities: Crown and Scepter Club, F. T. A., N. F. A., Dramatics, Thespians, Paper Staff, Foot- ball, Baseball, Block C Club, Student Council, Usher Club, Allied Youth. Ambition: Professional Athlete. Pet Saying: Aw! Be funny!” 24 SENIORS CLARENCE HARKING ION Note Activities ' . Dramatics. Ambition ' . Trade Teacher. Pet Saying : Now be patient. ' ' GERALDINE LEONA VALENTINE Rickie” Activities ' . Etiquette Club, Usher Club, Thes- pian, Dramatics Club, F. T. A., Y-Teens, N. H. A., Le Cercle Francais, Commercial Club. Ambition-. Teacher. Pet Saying: Honey hush.” CHARLIE ELDR1DGE Choo-choo Activities ' . Baseball, Football, N. F. A. Ambition : Lawyer. Pet Saying: Always keep something to drink.” BETTY CAROL TINSLEY Mule Train” Activities ' . Y-Teens, Library Club. Ambition : Nurse. Pet Saying : Always ready to go.” JOHN HENRY KNOX Heartbreaker Activities ' . Band. Ambition : Principal of Carver. Pet Saying: Love don ' t love nobody.” RUBYE LEA GREENE Peaches ” Activities: Cheerleader, Student Council, Y- Teens, Thespians, Dramatics, Le Cercle Francais, Q. T. Club. Ambition: Laboratory Technician. Pet Saying: No lie?” 25 SENIORS GEORGE WILLIE HILL Activities: Basketball, Block C Club. Ambition : Brick Mason. Pet Saying: Most likely, but not hardly. JOHNNIE MAE HAUSER Johnnie” Activities: Commercial Club, Science Qub, Letter Girl, Office Work. Ambition: Private Secretary. Pet Saying: Hey Ba-by. PAUL LASH Activities: Etiquette Club, Hi-Y Ambition: Science Teacher. Pet Saying: I hear you talking.. POLLY LORRAINE HAIRSTON Broun Eyes” Activities: Band, Q. T. Club. Ambition: Nurse. Pet Saying: I wants to thank you.” t will s. McDaniels Snowball ” Activities: Hi-Y, Football, Basketball. Ambition: Lawyer. Pet Saying: I will try even if I fail. ELLEN JEANETT WADDELL Plum Puddin Activities: Y-Teens, Etiquette Club, Dramatic Club, Student Council, Glee Club, Thespian, N. H. A., Cheerleader. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Pet Saying: Think I will, when I won ' t. 26 SENIORS JOANNE BYRD The Tish” Activities ' . Y-Teens, Etiquette Club, Thespian Society, Usher Club, Brodie Club, Le Cercle Erancais, Q. T. Club, Dramatics Club, Cheering Squad, Paper Staff, Dancing Group. Ambition ' . Teacher. Vet Saying: Just tell me anything, Em dumb.” MARCUS CHARLES LAUGHLIN Little Rev.” Activities: Etiquette Club, Dramatics Club, Le Cercle Francais, Homeroom Activity Council. Ambition: Doctor. Vet Saying: Hi, there.” DORMA ROSE JONES Stitch” Activities: Q. T. Club. Ambition: Secretary. Vet Saying: Honey, hush. WILLIAM FINLEY FULTON Fiddlestick” Activities: Bus Drivers Club, Social Science, N. F. A., Hi-Y, Glee Club, Baseball. Ambition: Vocational Agriculture Teacher. Vet Saying: Are you kiddin.” REV. LOUIS ROGER SLOAN Activities: N. C. Student Industrial Conference. Ambition: Minister. BARBARA JACQUELYN HARRIS Hotrod” Activities: Dramatic Club, Y-Teens, Q. T. Club, Brodie Club, Cheerleader, Etiquette Club, Paper Staff, Le Cercle Francais, Dance Group. Ambition: Cosmetologist. Pet Saying: Just put it on ice.” 27 SENIORS JAMES FREDERICK. JOHNSON Bru Activities ' . Band. Ambition: Mortician. Pet Saying: I wants to appreciate ya. SHIRLEY ANNE GLENN ' ' Poundex ” Activities : N. H. A.. Etiquette Club, Allied Youth, Dramatics Club. Ambition: Nurse. Pet Saying: Dig that job.” RONALD ALVIN PARISH Redskin Activities: Glee Club, Etiquette Club. Ambition: Commercial Artist. Pet Saying: ' ' Now, that ' s true. DORIS LEE HAIRSTON Sueetpea Activities: Y-Teens, Thespian Society, Glee Club, Brodie Club, Dramatics Club, Etiquette Club, Dance Group, Choraliers, Paper Staff, Cheerleader. Ambition: Cosmetologist. Pet Saying: I ' m here to tell ya. CHARLES JESSE BARON Big Vi ' heel Activities: E. T. A., Football, Basketball, Block C Club. Ambition: Coach. Pet Saying: If in trouble call the sheriff. VERA MAE GAMBILL Tinky” Activities: Glee Club, Homeroom Council Club N. H. A., Science Club. Ambition: Nurse. Pet Saying: I’m living and learning. 28 SENIORS MABLE DELOIS CROWELL Yakety-Yak Activities-. Glee Club, Y-Teen, Dramatics, Thespian Society. Ambition-. Nurse or Secretary. Vet Saying-. Son!!! HAROLD CORNELIUS HAIRSTON ' ' Cornelius” Activities: Library Club. Ambition : Professional Artist. Pet Saying: I’ll always be grateful for the things you ' ve done. BERTHA ALDONIA ANTHONY Shorty Activities: N. H. A., Student Council, Etiquette Club, Glee Club, Y-Teens. Ambition: Secretary. Pet Saying: Honey hush. BAXTER HOLMAN, JR. Big Boy Activities: Football, Block C Club, Manager of Basketball team, baseball. Ambition: Coach. Pet Saying: I ' m always there. DORIS DELOR1S EF.ASTER Doll” Activities: Band. Ambition: Beautician. Pet Saying: Honey hush!!! JAMES HENRY EVANS Rev.” Activities: N. F. A., F. T. A., Student Council, Bus Drivers Club, Glee Club. Ambition: Teacher. 1 29 SENIORS FANNIE HELEN PHILLIPS Activities ' . Glee Club, F. T. A., N. H. A., Usher Club, Etiquette Club. Ambition ' . Nurse. Pet Saying-. You know — WELDON REECE, JR. Chop-chop Activities . Bus Drivers Club, N. F. A., Etiquette Club. A mbit ion : Engineer. Pet Saying ' . Oh yeah. ' RAY EDWARD LITTLE Mr. Toe Activities-. Band, Football, Basketball, Glee Club, Student Council. Ambition-. Prize Fighter. Pet Saying-. 1 wants to thank you. LUVENIA S. DAVIS Hips Activities-. Glee Club, Dramatics, Allied Youth, Etiquette Club, F. T. A., Cheering Squad, Usher Club, Q. T. Club, Y-Teens, Social Science Club, Commercial Club, Paper Staff, Brodie Club. Ambition ' . Secretary. Pet Saying-. I wants to ta ta ya mama. ROBERT NELSON EVANS Rob Activities : Bus Drivers Club, Social Club, F. T. A., Hi-Y, Le Cercle Francais. Ambition ' . Social Worker. Pet Saying ' . No lie?” GENEVA MAE RAYSOR Gin Activities ' . Y-Teens, Etiquette Club. Ambition-. Beautician. Pet Saying-. Are you kidding?” Science 30 SENIORS ELSIE WYVONIA JONES Kitten” Activities ' . Student Council, F. T. A. Ambition-. Nurse. Pet Saying ' . I know what you said. CLAUDIUS LANDIS ELLER Slim” Activities ' . Baseball, Basketball manager. Ambition-. Doctor. Pet Saying ' . Man, that’s real, real crazy. MARY ELIZABETH PINKNEY Shorty” Activities ' . Science Club, Etiquette Club, Usher Club. Ambition-. Teacher. Pet Saying: ' All Righty . . . Are you kidding?” BOOKER LINVILLE HAIRSTON Choke” Activities: Baseball, Basketball, Block C” Club Brickmasons Club. Ambition: Professional Baseball Player. Pet Saying: Oh, but definitely. WILLIE MAE BROWN Will” Activities: Letter Girl, Etiquette Club, Drama- tics, Thespian Society, Usher Club, Le Cercle Francais, N. H. A. Commercial Club. Ambition: Teacher. Pet Saying: I wants to ta ta ya. JOSEPH THOMAS KIMBROUGH Rain” Activities: Bus Drivers- Club, N. R. A. Ambition: Brickmason. Pet Saying: Think I won t when I will? 31 CLASS HISTORY It was in the winter of ' 51 when we, the Senior Class of ' 53- ' 54, entered the Carver Consoli- dated School. We were the first freshmen to enter the new school. We were somewhat confused, excited, and, of course, worrying about the future. At this time, we are very proud to look back over our successful high school years and sigh, Better ' n I thought it would be. Our freshman year began with Barbara Anderson as our President; Shirley Hairston, Secretary; Willie Mae Brown, Treasurer. Naturally, being in the of the finest schools in the South, we were a little excited, but this did not hinder our social and athletic abilities. We have been well represented in Athletics from the eighth grade until the publishing of this Yearbook. Albert Caesar Eldridge, Garland Wallace, and Harry Lee Smith have been our aces” in football and basketball throughout this time. In our Sophomore year, however, we found a few more able athletes, namely Charles Baron, Baxter Holman, Linville Hairston, and Ray Little. In our Sophomore year Joanne Byrd, Clara Hairston, Barbara Harris, Barbara Anderson, and Bobby Woods decided to find out what dramatics were like; likewise they joined the Dramatics Club. In their Junior year they starred in the play Stranger in the Night.” Lizzie Knox was presi- dent of the Y-Teens. Lucy White topped the honor roll often. Mary Wharton, Doris Hairston were majorettes for Carver. Samuel NeSmith and William Nelson were able members of the band. Luvenia Davis was an attendant to Miss Carver High.” Entering our Junior year, we had nothing on our minds except the Junior-Senior Prom. Exciting things were happening. Four members of our class won sterling miniature basketballs for obtaining the title of Runners-up in the State Class AAA Basketball Championship Tourna- ment. The prom was a success; it was talked that it was the best prom held in the new school, thanks to our Junior advisers, Mrs. O. H. Bynum, Mrs. M. T. Earl, and Mr. C. S. Greene, who worked so hard to make it such. With our Junior year being the most successful yet, we were anxious to return as Seniors the following year. Due to a disquantity of words we cannot express our thanks to those who were responsible for our success thus far. Our hats are off to our former principals, Mr. Hill, Dr. Watson and to our present principal, Mr. Martin, and especially to our senior advisors, Mrs. Bynum and Mrs. Earl, and to our guidance counselor, Mrs. Hedgley. We can now appreciate your strictness and the interest you seem to have taken in us. We are now beginning to realize that you are not really inconsiderate and nosy. It now seems nice to know that there is someone who really cares about your welfare. You have shared our sorrows and joys, our social and religious ideas. 1 am sure I have the consent of the class when I say thanks a million, it was really worth the bother. Again I say thank you. Well, many things have happened since that winter day in ' 51, and here’s hoping that you have enjoyed it just as much as we have. I am sure that there is not a member of this class who can or will try to forget our most exciting and elating high school career. We shall never forget Dear Ole Carver.” BARBARA ANDERSON, Historian 32 CLASS PROPHECY It can ' t be 1964! And yet my paper is dated for 1964. It is impossible for me to mistake the date. Listen for just a few minutes while I relate a few incidents which occurred while 1 was visiting in a dream. In New York I had the opportunity to visit a friend in one of the very best hospitals of that city. In the office I discovered three young ladies; they were Mary Wharton, head nurse; Annette Keaton, assistant head nurse, and Fannie Phillips, matron for the young nurses in training. Then while in Chicago I was invited to attend a banquet in honor of the graduates from the great engineering school. Weldon Reece had been elected president of the organization for young engineers. After leaving the banquet I met Willie Brown, who said she was leaving imme- diately to direct the Tuskegee Institute Choral Club. I had the privilege of visiting my cousin’s home in Philadelphia. 1 received a phone call; it was Ray Little, who had just become a military officer. We had an interesting conversation. During my visit to one of the high schools in Philadelphia I found Richard Wilkins employed as the Physical Education instructor; Baxter Holman, Football Coach; Clarence Moore, Baseball Coach, and A. C. Eldridge, Basketball Coach. Our 1954 class was well represented there. As I con- tinued to tour the building I discovered that Nathaniel Galloway, Mary Pinkney, James Evans, Joanne Byrd, Barbara Harris, and Marie Hart had been added to the faculty. John Knox was principal there also. Afterwards, I went to the auditorium where I heard Dr. Marcus Laughlin speak about health. I had lunch in the school cafeteria where Lizzie Knox was dietitian. After lunch I decided to tour the trade building, where Claudius Eller and Joseph Kimbrough were teaching brick-masonry. I had the pleasure of visiting the zoo while in Philadelphia, too. There I saw Will McCaniel who said he had just left North Carolina where he was a lawyer and Rachel Sprinkle was his secretary. He told me that the Reynolds Tobacco Company had given Powell Welch, Luvenia Davis, Ellen Waddell, Geraldine Valentine, and Dorothy Gould jobs as stenographers. I also had the privilege of visiting a friend in Washington. It was Dr. Paul Lash, who has an office there. He took me to visit another friend, Dr. Robert Woods. Johnnie Hauser was his secretary. Later we attended a baseball game. There I met Ruth Brown. She told me that she and Ruby Greene were laboratory technicians there in the city. After I had returned to Dr. Lash’s home I received another phone call. It was James Johnson. He invited me over to the funeral home which he and William Nelson were operating. Afterwards I had dinner with their secretary, Bertha Anthony. After dinner we talked over old times. She told me that she had been in the hospital and that Vera Gambill, Mable Crowell, Rhudine Single- ton, Clara Hairston, and Barbara Anderson were capable nurses there. The following day I visited a high school. There I found Harry Smith coaching and Shirley Hairston teaching. Shirley told me that Irene Hauser and Geneva Raysor had a large beauty shop in that city; and that Ruth Payne was also doing fine work as a dress designer. On my way back to North Carolina I bought a copy of the New York Times. On the sports page I saw a picture of a football player. It was Aldean Moore! He is playing professional football with the New York Giants. After reaching home I found my brother in the hospital. He told me of three young nurses who said they knew me. I had no idea who they were. Later, they entered. They were Doris Feaster, Maranda Kendrix, and Anne Glenn. Now that my vacation has ended and school has started, I must prepare a test in Agriculture for the Freshman Class at Carver School. CHARLES MILLER LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Graduating Class of 1954, realizing that the close of our school days is near at hand, think it wise to leave something to those who in the future will undertake to fill our places. In the course of our high school days, naturally, we have accu- mulated various and valuable possessions; our years have been fruitful. We have acquired a vast store of knowledge along with other things that will help us through our lives. Since we are burdened with some superfluous possessions, we think it wise to dispose of them; too, we realize that the school would have a great loss without us or our valuable possessions. The underclassmen, especially the Juniors, would be handicapped if we took all our valuable assets. To our faithful and long-suffering principals, Mr. Hill, Dr. Wat- son, and Mr. Martin, we leave our heartfelt gratitude for their help and co-operation in leading us to our goal. To our senior sponsors, Mrs. Bynum and Mrs. Earl, to whom we are very much indebted for their leadership and guidance, we leave our wishes that they may have class just as they want it to be. To our teachers, who are our friends and helpers, we leave our wishes that the oncoming students will be more willing to abide by the rules and regulations. To individuals we bequeath the following characteristics: A. C. Eldridge wills his athletic ability to Lester Spease. Lizzie Knox wills her personality to Georgia Lauglin. Bertha Anthony wills her weight to Rebecca Mitchell. Juanita Nelson wills her slimness to Rebecca Mitchell. Rachel Sprinkle wills her height to Joanne Williams and her dainty shod feet to Lonnia Eldridge. Maranda Kendrick wills her position in Student Council to Johnny Poole and her friendliness to Virginia Eldridge. Claudius Eller wills his ability to talk to Carl Rice and his man- hood to Robert Cannon. Willie M. Brown wills her neatness and pleasing smile to Bar- bara Payne, her position as most talkative girl to Mary Douthit, and her typing ability to Jean Miller. Johnnie Mae Hauser wills her ability to type the Attendance Sheets to Johnnie Mae Matthews and ability to work in the office to Bryant Wardlow and Johnny Poole. Ann Glenn wills her ability to get along with others to Aldine Myers, her streamlined figure to Rose Barksdale, and her class ring to Jerome Lash. Barbara Anderson wills her Cheerleader Suit to Virginia Eldridge and her ability to speak French to Barbara Payne. Ruth Payne wills her quietness to Molly Shouse, her hands to Jean Carson, and her class ring to Oscar Sprinkle. Irene Hauser wills her hair to Janice Waddell, her weight to Rebecca Mitchell, and her kindness to Grover Lineberger. Barbara Harris wills her Cheerleader suit to Wilma Hairston, her ability to speak French to Barbara Dark, and her ability to walk the halls to Alvin Little. Ruth Brown wills her most studious ability to Georgia Laughlin, her Cheerleader Suit to Blanche Clement, and her height to Jean Miller. Shirley Hairston wills her title as most “Intellectual Girl” to Felicia Martin, her Cheerleader Suit to Rosina Robinson, and phy- sique to Mary Staten. Joanne Byrd wills her position as most “Athletic Girl” to Barbara Dark, her position as cheerleader to Armanda Young, and her ability to impersonate to Loline Witherspoon. Mary Wharton wills her class ring to Mary Douthit and her title as most Popular Girl” to whoever should be so lucky. Geneva Raysor wills her smile to Barbara Jones, her quietness to Ollie Sawyer, and her typing ability to Blanche Clement. Odessa Dobson wills her ability to get shorthand to Charline Conrad, her cuteness to Wilma Hairston, her Carver sweater to Johnnie M. Matthews, and her eyes to Annie West. Rhudine Singleton wills her dignity to Geneva Lyons. Marie Hart wills her ability to get French to Mary Douthit, her position as president of Crown and Scepter Club to Grover Lineburger. Ruby Greene wills her personality to Mamie Speas, her position to work in the office to Vernice Waddell, and her Cheerleader Suit to Barbara Gray. Clarnce Harrington wills his ability to come to school to Preston Webb. William Nelson wills his musical ability to Emanuel Johnson. James Evans wills his position on the Student Council to Clar- ence Massey. Polly Hairston wills Felicia Martin her walk and Barbara Jones her legs. Mable Crowell wills her shortness to Joanne Williams, her small feet to Alberta Hughes, and her ability to talk to Emily Mitchell. Ray Little wills his kicking toe to Lester Spease and his position as president of the Glee Club to David Little. Doris Feaster wills her neatness to Virginia Eldridge, and her small feet to Jean Carson. Charles Baron wills his ability to get along with girls to Macon Patton, his title as “Big Wheel” to Lester Spease, and his basketball and football suit to Donald Thomas. Charles Miller wills his ability to think to Clarence Massey, his Bus, number 97, to Robert Ervin, and his manhood to Robert Cannon and Ulysses Morrison. Richard Wilkins wills his athletic ability to Samuel Couthen. Robert Woods wills his ability to conduct a football assembly program to James Byrd and his speaking ability to Oscar Campbell. Bernice Bingham wills her French Book to Joanne Williams, her typing ability to Johnnie Matthews. Baxter Holman wills his tackle spot and No. 66 Jersey to James Byrd. Harry Smith wills his setting ability in basketball to Macon Patton. Douglas Golden wills his ability to think to Robert Ervin, and his bus to Jerome Lash. Samuel NeSmith wills his trumpet to Josephine Atwater. Geraldine Valentine wills her ability to type to Shirley Randle- man, her French Book to Charline Conrad, and her position as most “Courteous Girl” to Lester Spease. John Knox wills his ability to make B’s and A’s to all the uniors of Carver School. Delores Hampton wills her height to Joanne Williams and her legs to Emily Hairston. Ellen Waddell wills her ability to type to Vernice Waddell, her smile to Shirley Randleman, and her ability to sing to Mollie Shouse. Doris Hairston wills her position on the Cheering Squad to Bar- bara Gray, and her position as Thespian Secretary to Gilmer Watson. Clara Hairston wills her ability to act in plays to Grover Lineburger, her pony tail to Loline Witherspoon, and her position at Kate Bitting Memorial Hospital to Geneva Lyons. Powell Welch wills her position in the Student Council to Grover Lineburger and her ability to flirt with other girls ' boy- friends to Gertrude Thomas. Elsie Jones wills her position in the Student Council to Bryant Wardlow, her personality and smile to Geneva Lyons. Ralph Hauser wills his height and his ability to get along with others to Jean Carson. Annett Keaton wills her height to Minnie R. Brown and her ability to hold positions to Geneva Lyons. Lucy White wills her duty as president of F. T. A. to Charline Conrad, her position as vice-president of the Senior Class to Grover Lineburger, and her duty as secretary of Crown and Scepter Club to Annie West. Betty Tinsley wills her ability to talk to Joseph Venable and her shortness to Doris Hemphill. Weldon Reece wills his ability to think logically and his person- ality to Robert Ervin. William Fulton wills his ability to get lessons to James Jessup, his dependability to Clarence Massey. Robert Evans wills his position as president of the Social Science Club to Joanne Williams and his Bus No. 56 to Gilmer Watson. Ronald Parish wills his artistic talent to Joseph Banner. Marcus Laughlin wills his height to Joanne Williams, his ability to wear Johnny Bulls to Grover Lineburger. Mary Pinkney wills her Carver Sweater to Roberta Stevens, her waistline to Barbara Payne, and her personality to Jean Miller. Will McDaniel wills his love to all the girls in the Junior Class. Aldean Moore wills his ability to play football to Macon Patton, his scholastic ability to Felicia Martin, and his dramatic ability to Grover Lineburger. Joseph Kimbrough wills his personality to Robert Erwin. George Hill wills his title as the “Best-Dressed” boy to Donald Thomas. Dorothy Gould wills her weight to Ollie Sawyer, her height to Charline Conrad. Henry Eaton wills Joseph Banner his ability to get his lessons. Luvenia Davis wills her shorthand ability to Lessie Sturdivant, her Italian hair style to Geneva Lyons, her Cheerleader Suit to Fan- nie Smith, her personality and the title as the “Prettiest Girl” to Jean Miller. Make good use of them, girls. Linville Hairston wills his title as most “Handsome Boy” to Carl Rice. In witness whereof we, the Senior Class of 1954, the testators, have set our last seal, this 29th day of May. one thousand nine hun- dred and fifty-four. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1954. 34 CLASS SONG Tune: In the Mission of St. Augustine” In the Mission of Dear Carver High, We say farewell. Yet our memories here will linger still Our love to dwell. As down life ' s road we trod, We’ll think of you. And hold your name so true As you would hav us to. In the Mission of Dear Carver High The parting time is here; And we hope to again Even though we are parting now. For each sweet joy that we have known; ' Tis sad to part. You’re the school we will always adore Oh, if all of our dreams would but come true. Carver School, we would never leave you. Here we met and were joined as one, With you our mother and we your loyal daughters and sons. Your ways we ' ve known and trusted so well. There are many secrets you hold and may never tell. We ' ve often wondered if these things were true, What others were saying when they departed from you. Had you served well? Had you been true? Had you shown the love of a father, too? There are many things that we feel within, In losing you we ' ve lost our friends. Oh, if all of our dreams would but come true. You would be our High School, and College, too. The Class of ' 54. POEM ROBERT WOODS 35 SUPERLATIVES Geraldine Valentine Robert Evans Most Courteous Mary Pinkney Joseph Kimbrough Best Personality Shifley Hairston James Evans Most Intellectual Rhudine Singleton William Fulton Most Dependable Harold Hairston A ost Talented 36 SUPERLATIVES Marie Hart Bobby Woods Most Versatile Ronald Parrish Most Bashful Lucy White Aldean Moore Most Likely to Succeed 37 38 JUNIOR OFFICERS Geneva Lyons Treasurer Mary Douthot Reporter 39 JUNIORS L Lessie Sturdivant Robert Counts Alberta Houghe Shirley Peoples Virginia Johnson Samuel Couthens t 40 JUNIORS Blanche Clement Roger Tyner Emily Mitchell Doris Hemphill Lester B. Speas Charline Conrad 41 JUNIORS John Stone Georgia Laughlin Gilmer Watson Rebecca Mitchell Robert Ervin Margie Conrad 42 JUNIORS Lolene Witherspoon Emanuel Johnson Ruby Gray Jane Brooks James Banner Wilmer Hairston Jo-Ann Williams James Byrd Barbara Jones 43 JUNIORS Ray Mitchell Virginia Eldridge Robert Hicks Walter Wallice Mary Staten Johnny Correll Macon Patton Bertha Huntley Alfred Brooks 44 JUNIORS Minnie Brown James Jessup Felicia Martin Elva Jarrett Jimmy Harris Barbara Dark 45 JUNIORS Annie Johnson Lester O. Speas Johnnie Mathews r i Molly Shouse Ervin Phillips Darlene Baily 46 47 SOPHOMORES 48 49 FRESHMEN JOT a IP i 8 1 Jfflf r v in r tw 50 EIGHTH GRADE 52 EIGHTH GRADE SEVENTH GRADE 54 SIXTH GRADE 55 FIFTH GRADE 56 FIFTH GRADE 57 FOURTH GRADE 58 FOURTH GRADE 59 THIRD GRADE 60 p n THIRD GRADE SECOND GRADE 62 SECONDGRADE 63 FIRST GRADE 64 FIRST GRADE 65 ACTIVITIES 67 68 69 70 INTERMDIATE GLEE CLUB 71 JUNIOR DRAMATICS CLUB 72 ELEMENTARY SCIENCE SNAPSHOTS «l«l ll« 73 BAND 75 GLEE CLUB AND CHORALI ERS 76 LIBRARY CLUB 9 77 CROWN AND SCEPTER CLUB 78 SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB 79 PAPER STAFF LE CERCLE FRANCAIS President . Marie Hart Secretaire . - Lucy White Tresorier - . Bobby Woods 80 USHER CLUB 82 STUDENT COUNCIL 84 NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION 85 ETIQUETTE CLUB 86 88 OO CD D _l U on U I- Q Q Z Cl on LU I 90 ALLIED YOUTH ORGANIZATION 91 Bus Drivers Club 92 NEW HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA ■ D HOME ECONOMICS CLASS 93 94 95 DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS CLASS 96 FUTURE NURSES 97 A CARVER BOOSTERS SNAPSHOTS 98 99 100 . A 101 102 AGRICULTURE WORKSHOP 103 . F. A. CLASS 104 BRICK MASON CLASS 107 BRICK MASON CLASS MISS CARVER HIGH SCHOOL 108 109 CHEERLEADERS 110 SKULL PRACTICE BLOCK C CLUB 112 VARSITY BASKETBALL i 114 BASEBALL TEAM CAFETERIA STAFF 115 116 CUSTODIAN STAFF 117 Mu WMiji iiiiiii I | j| gi a h x TIlimBf ' ppf likk ill il ii a s iiit, t V j; : v ' .m ' • ' J %• : . j. , • - ■? JT ? 4 118 FAMILIAR SCENES AUTOGRAPHS