Central High School - Bearcat Yearbook (Lenoir, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1951 volume:

Caldwell Historical Society Heritage Museum 112 Vaiden Street SW Lenoir. NC 28645 Foreword  m mim trnma m ' J - . «  - -imm ie  Mafa k t m vtbrn L ' - ! Although it has been difficult to plan and arrange material for this annual, we have tried to make it better than ever before. We realize that everything about it may not be as you would wish it, but we have worked hard to please you. We have planned it to follow the pattern of our school life as closely as possible. We hope as you review this annual that you will be reminded of your many happy high school days. edieatioK !n great appreciation for the marvelous work that she has done for the Junior Class and various school organizations, we are proud to dedicate this, The 1951 Bearcat, to a woman who has given her all for her home town school — Miss Mary Angley. IN MEMORIAM The heart of every Lenoir High School student was bent with grief when news spread across the campus on November 7, 1950, that Mr. H. C. Sisk had died. Our superintendent was respected for the scope of his learning, for the range of his interests, for the wisdom of his counseling, and for the variety of services he rendered to students and his schools. Mr. Sisk was loved for his understanding of and interest in young people, for his sympathetic guid- ance, for his wise handling of problems, and for his ability to give students something deeper than class- room knowledge. To the memory of Mr. H. C. Sisk whose every act and word seemed to symbolize friendship, The Bearcat staff affectionately dedicates these pages in memoriam. 4 5 6 Mrs. C. M. Abernethy Eiiglisli and Hixtorij Miss Mary Angley Etiylisli ni(l Histoi i Mr. Cloyd Bolick Mdtli Miss Hazel Bolick Home Econotiiirs Mr. Laurence Briggs Biiilor i (1)1(1 Plit .tics Miss Georgia Haley Lntiti and Tiipiiuj Miss Julia Hamrick Instrumeiitdl Music Mr. James C. Harper Director of Band Mr. John Kaufman histrumeiitnl Music Mr. George Kirsten histrimieiitol }fiisir and Glee Ch ih Mrs. Ralph B. Laney Ktifflisli Mrs. Harriet Patton Lipe Commercial Studies Miss Elizabeth McConnell Gu idan ce S tipe rtisor Mr. J. V. Mills Science, Chemistri , Civics Mr. P. A. Mull Physical Education Mr. Lewis Pate Spanish Mrs. Magdalene Ransdell Lil raria II Mrs. Roy Robinson English, Journalism, Speech and Dramatics Mrs. H. C. Sisk Algebra and Ciincs Mrs. Ophelia J. Stallings Secretary to Band Director Mrs. A. C. Trivette History, Speech and Dramatics Mr. A. C. Trivette Geinnetry, Bible and Economics Mrs. Gertrude Whitehead Algebra and French o u R T E A C H E R S OFFICERS Jimmie Louise Councill Editor-in-Chief Alta Robinson Assistatit Editor Ernestine Cottrell Business Manager Judy Arrington Assistant Business Manager Fe ature Writers: Bob Barlowe, Lois Lawing, Barbara Foard, Lillian Triplett, Laura Moore • Feature Artists: Carolyn Leftwich, Lois Lawing • Typists: Elaine Verbyla, Margaret Ann Sherrill, Patricia Broyhill, Carolyn Robbins • Business Staff: Bob Holsclaw, Jerry Crump, Elmer Biggerstaff, Charlotte Harper, Joanna Klutz. Phyllis Hedrick, Reba Winkler, Mary Jane Rowan, Gail Looney, Joann Kirby • Faculty Adviser: Mrs. Ralph B. Laney. Seated: Lois Lawing, Alta Robinson, Ernestine Cottrell, Mrs. Laney, Jimmie Louise Councill, Judy Arrington, Bob Holsclaw • Standing: Lillian Triplett, Phyllis Hedrick, Charlotte Harper, Joanna Klutz, Margaret Ann Sherrill, Reba Winkler, Jerry Crump, Elmer Biggerstaff, Bob Barlowe, Mary Jane Rowan, Barbara Foard. 8 •Phil po ' +i ' S 9 , Jr ■ mr K THE SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Howard Wall President Dale Gregg V ce-President Carolyn Robbins Secretary Owen Wilson Treasurer MASCOTS Pamalea Jeanne Austin Carl Lenoir Cook 10 Betty Ballard ' ' Knowledge is not the main thing in lije, but the use of it. Bob Barlowe ' His words, like so many nimble and airy servitors, trip about him at command . Garland Benfield - lx ' Others jollies teach us not. Nor much their wisdom teaches And most, of sterling worth, is what Our own experience preaches. Jane Blackwood The best part of beauty is that which a picture cannot express. Richard Barbee Oh why, should life all labor be? Smith Barlowe ' Strength he displayed in every movement. Daries BiggerstafF Bashfulness is an ornament of youth. Sally Bruce Divinely tall, divinely fair, truly a daughter of the gods ' SENIORS Marlene Baker Buckner Long loved, long woo ' d, and lately won. Caroline Bush Like the careless flowing foun- tains were the ripples of her hair. Gay Chester For where is any author in the irorld that teaches any beauty as this girl ' s eyes? Christine Clarke In quietness and confidence shall he your strength. John Conway ' Hope is the last thing that dies in a man. Jimmie Louise Councill ' She was capable of imagining all, of arranging all, and of doing everything. Carole Burns Eyes that dance, a heart thaf s free! Robert Carlton ' His song jets forth, so clear, so proud. Ann Childers ' Better late than never. Bill Clippard He opens the day with a smile. ' Ernestine Cottrell The heart to conceive, the understanding to direct, the hand to execute. Mary Lib Craig ' Modesty has more charm than beauty Scottie Sue Davis ' The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Robert Faires Eat, drink, and he merry. Barbara Goble ' Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low, an excellent thing in a woman. SENIORS Ben Eller Six jeet o ' man, A 1, clear grit and an athlete unexcelled. Janet Frye ' ' As sweet and musical as bright Apollo ' s lute. Loretta Greene She was as quiet as a lamb. Dale Gregg Who can he wise, amazed, temperate and furious ; loyal and neutral, in a moment? Betty Hamby Holder ' ' And what she thought to do, she dare would do. Evelyn Hood Gather ye rosebuds while ye may. Jean Carol Gregg my heart were not light, I would die. Lorene Holman Hollars ' W ise to resolve and patient to perform. Gentle in speech, beneficent of mind. Janis Huntley A lovely lady, garmented in light from her own beauty! ' SENIORS Joyce Jenkins The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed, and ease of heart her every look conveyed. Richard Kirby ' He ' d sigh ' d to many though he loved hut one. Leota Lovins Blushing is the colour of virtue. Edwin Manchester Friendship is the gift of the gods, and the most precious boon to mankind! ' Louise McCall Good character is property; it is the noblest of all possessions. John Johnson ' Thought is the seed of action. ' Harold Land ' Content tvas he when out of doors. Barbara Watson Madison ' Her joys are deep as the ocean, Her troubles as light as the foam. Betty Jo Mast True as the dial to the sun. Betty McGee Give the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you. Marilyn McGimsey She has faith in humanity and faith in herself. Fred McLean ' To him youth was not a time of life, but a state of mind. Lewis McMillan He did inject in us all the spirit of the game and his own jovial self. Mildred Messick Thought is the labour of the intellect. Laura Moore Soft peace she brings wherever she arrives, and opens in each heart a little of heaven. Paul Nelson No one is in such demand as a good sport. Bill Pierce Happy am I; from care I ' m free! Nancy Pritchard She doeth little kindnesses which most leave undone, or despise. SENIORS Barbara McNeil A quiet grace has she. Edward Moore The ultimate end of business is idleness. Ruth Nelson Laugh and the world laughs with you. Ned Pennell In the game as well as life he was always there, never a mere looker-on. Sara Ann Powell W ' hose words all ears took cap- tive; she was elegant as simplicity, and lovely as a rose. Carroll Richards As carefree as the wind, with less res ponsibilit y. SENIORS Paul Riley ' It is work which gives flavor to life. Monte Seehorn Who excels in what we prize Appears a hero in our eyes. Darrell Sigmon ' ' Freckles, like rust spots! ' Charles Smith ' The world knows nothing of its greatest men. Carolyn Robbins ' She moves a goddess, and looks a miniature queen. James Setser Give me today, and you may take tomorrow. Bernice Sipes ' W Oman ' s at best a contradiction still. Harris Smith ' The only way to have a friend is to he one! ' Joanne Suddreth She was never proud but fair had tongue at will, and yet was never loud! ' John Tester No legacy is so rich as honesty! Bill Tabb A man ought to read just as inclination leads him; for what he reads as a task will do him little good! ' Bobby Jean Thompson ' Good health and common sense are two o f life ' s greatest blessings! ' Betty Tinker ' Wisdom is knowing, what to do , virtue is doing it, Veneta Turner Endurance is the crowning quality, and patience all the passion of great hearts. Howard Wall ' Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are, and doing things as they ought to he done! ' Linda Walsh ' Thoughtless of beauty, she was Beauty ' s self. Joanne Wilson Quiet in appearance, with motives unknown. Elizabeth Winecoff ' ' Food supports life — content- ment, the soul. SENIORS Gwyn Triplett 7 have no other than a woman reason; I think it so because I think it so. Elaine Verbyla Demure and quiet is she, and yet methinks there ' s something more beneath. Nelson Wall He wears the rose of youth upon him. Clifton Wilson love life! Owen Wilson ' Goes his own way, does his own deeds. Janette Winecoff ' V e, who know her best, love her best. SENIORS Bob Winkler Personality was to him what perfume is to a flower. Cecil Yount Speech is silver, silence is golden. Mickey Withers ' What he lacked in up and down, he had in round about. Stuart Yount Give him a gun and a dog, and you have made him happy. CAMERA SHY James Bobbit Molly Moretz CLASS POEM The glorious goal for which we ' ve strived At last has been attained And we the Seniors of ' 51 Go forth with what we ' ve gained. The many desks we leave behind On which we have scratched our names Are symbols of our hearts on which Is written Lenoir High ' s fame. We do not stop or even pause At facing the life which lies ahead. We march on with heads held high And firm and steadfast tread. Our many friends, our many good times We won ' t forget when we reach success. For within our hearts there is ever a song, An Auld Lang Syne to our own L. H. S. SALLY BRUCE 18 SENIOR HALL 1. ]Fkliest Marlene Baker Buckner, Edward Moore 2. Most Athletic Evelyn Allen, Monte Seehorn 3. Best All-Round Bobby Jean Thompson, Fred McLean 4. Best PersonJiiy Caroline Bush, John Tester 5. Best Looking Linda Walsh, Richard Kirby 6. Friendliest Joyce Jenkins, Harris Smith 21 THE JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Eddie Bynum President Paul Beck Vice-President Carolyn Leftwich Secretary Bobby Clark Treasurer 22 JUNIORS Joe Alexander Dale Allen Barbara Andrews Judy Arrington Earl Austin Carolyn Barlow Sidney Barlow Norma Bean Paul Beck Elmer Biggerstaff Jacqueline Biggerstaff Mae Ann Blalock Joyce Bollinger Bob Borders Bob Bradley Eddie Bynum Gordon Carpenter Haskel Carpenter Peggy Carswell Lora Ann Carver ! Jim Childers Bobby Clarke John Clontz Maxine Coffey Joe Cook . 1 Jo Ann Crisp Betty Crotts Joanne Crotts Jerry Crump Jimmy Dingier Jw Dwight Drum Reita Efird Gary Everhardt Gena Faires Jack Foster mi... Henry Gaither Sarah Greer David Haigler Chartene Hanks Bobby Hardin 4. ■ J JUNIORS Charles Harless Sara Jean Hart Mary Hawkins Jimmy Haymaker Marilyn Hedrick Bob Holsclaw Nancy Hood Barbara Hunt Diane Huntley Gwen Huntley Vivian Jenkins Margie Johnson Peggy Kellar Anne Kent Donald Kirby Joanna Klutz Mae Lackey Robert Lafon Lois Lawing Bobby Laws Laura Laxton Carolyn Leftwich Bill Love Jeanette McDade Mary Frances McGhee Edward McMillan Benson Melton Gayle Melton Jan Melton Eugene Moore Nancy Moore Joan Nelson John Noll Jean Phillips Eddie Poteat Billie Sue Prestwood Juanita Price Walter Putnam Celia Rash Betty Rhodes JUNIORS Dick Robbins Judy Roberts Alta Robinson Mary Lib Scott Margaret Ann Sherrill Phylliss Sherrill Joe Smith Mavis Smith Robert Smith Betty Jo Stout Bobby Suddreth Mary Sumpter Gwen Thompson Doug Tolbert Genoise Tuttle Carrie Wall Dorothy Wall Ralph Walsh Frances Warren Thomas Warren Caroline Wilson James Wilson Joseph Wilson Loretta Wilson Reba Winkler Neil Withers Lee Una Wright a. am CAMERA SHY Kirk Prestwood Jimmy Sherrill Tommy Suddreth Ann Timanus Milliard Underdown Carol Jean Watson 25 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Charles Mack Johnson President A. G. Jonas Vice-President Carolyn Dudley Secretary Marlene Rhodes Treasurer 26 SOPHOMORES Pauline Adams Gwen Adkins Reba Adkins Jerry Allred Ellen Barlow Nancy Barlow Jeraldine Bean Joyce Bean Shirley Benfield Bill Bernhardt Nancy Boyle Shirley Branch Patsy Brown Peggy Brown Patricia Broyhil Mary Bryant Ruby Bryant Kay Burgess Ginger Cannon Doris Childers Jimmy Claffee Justina Davis Shirley Davis Barbara Deitz Laudie Dimmette Evelyn Dodge Wilda Drum Carolyn Dudley Tommy Eller John English Barbara Foard Bobby Foster Shirley Gregg Betty Jo Griffin Donald Hamby Peggy Hamby Barbara Harris Garland Harris Betty Helton Wallace Hobgood SOPHOMORES Jewel Holsclaw Little Howard Charles Mack Johnson A. G. Jonas Eloise Jones Sammy Justice Barbara Kemp Harold Kirby Willowdean Land Gerald Lindsay Jo Reta Love Nolan Levins Hayden Mabe Helen Marley Joanne Matthews Charles McCall R. L. McGalliard Baibara McGarr Patricia McGhee Vernon McGimsey Janet McNeil Rebecca Melton Barbara Mikeal Shirley Mikeal Jerry Miller Robert Minton Norma Moore Virginia Morrow Patty Moser Leroy Newton Carol Olson John Oxentine Sylvia Pilkenton Louise Pless Barbaree Prestwood Shirley Prestwood Anne Pritchard Betty Pritchard Mebane Pritchett Barbara Query SOPHOMORES James Rayle Marlene Rhodes Carl Richards Kathleen Richards Jeanne Sanders Ola Sanders Wayne Self Richard Setzer Richard Shaw Frances Shell Jimmy Simmons Billie Joyce Smith Douglas Smith Holt Smith William Smithey Dennis Story Virginia Tate Francis Thomas Robert Thompson Patricia Tinker Lillian Triplett Albert Verbyla Sylvia Walker Wanda Walker Jimmy Warren Tommy White Doris Wilson Joyce Wilson Rodney Wilson Martha Winkler Margaret Wise Jimmy Zook CAME Kenneth Barlow Blaine Cook Helen Goforth SHY Preston Goforth Donald Hollar Bill McLean RA 29 THE FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Bowman Lackey President Charlotte Harper Vice-President Paul Perry Hedrick Secretary and Treasurer 30 FRESHMEN Norma Jean Abel Tommy Allen Belar Austin Bill Austin Stanley Baker Richard Baker Robert Barber Janis Barger Harold Barnhardt Gene Barrier Jack Barrier Virginia Barrier John Christian Bernhardt Lynn Biggerstaff Patsy Boyle Peggy Bradley Jimmy Brawley Rebecca Bryant Herbert Bumgarner Melba Burgess Jacob Bush Delene Campbell Peggy Campbell Jack Carlton Louise Carlton Delila Chandler Dorothy Clark Paul Clippard Delphine Cochrane Dennis Cook Mary Curtis Christine Davis Bill Dickson Rena Eller Glaidous Gentry Patricia Gilbert Evelyn Greer Betty Hahn Bryan Haigler Ralph Haigler Jeanette Hall Fred Harless Charlotte Harper D. A. Harris Mary Ellen Harris Paul Perry Hedrick Phyllis Hedrick Betty Jean Hendrix Madeline Herman Joanna Hinds Stewart Hodges Lewis Hollar Joan Hoyle Allen Hunt 31 FRESHMEN 1 ■■■ f?! pi 1 jn f f i ▼ • v.- - ' , 1 iC i? . tf iiE I MM liHH i « Ralph Huntley Pauline Ingram Clarence Keever Walter Kent Jeanelda Kincaid Bobby Kirby Joann Kirby Gail Klutz Ann Lackey Bowman Lackey Dennis Laxton William Lefever Sue Link Gail Looney Juanita Loudermelt Neil Lynch Katherine Maltba Dick Martin Joann McAlister Charles McGirt R. S. McLean Gail McMillan Birdie McRoberts Reva Miller Hight Moore Joe Moser Adelia Nelson Eddie Nelson Martha Ann Nelson Jerry Oakes James Parlier Frances P ' arris Nicie Parton Bradley Pennell Jimmy Pennell Mary Van Pilkenton Shirley Pilkenton Jean Poarch Marie Porter Eleanor Powell Betty Sue Price Joel la Price Shirley Ann Pritchard Dennis Putnam Myrna Putnam Wayne Raby Grace Rainey Joann Rector Peggy Jean Riggs Mary Jane Rowan Willis Setzer Stanley Setzer Reba Sherrill Retta Sherrill 32 FRESHMEN Janice Sigmon Keener Smathers Eddie Smith Robert Smith Mariam Stallings Emmett Stevens Tommy Stevens Zeb Stewart Nancy Stout Virginia Stout Maynard Swanson Diana Teague Jane Tester Judy Thompson Carolyn Thornburg Shirley Tilley Gail Triplett Suzanne Triplett Jimmy Turner Barbara Tuttle Clark Walker Leslie Walker Tommy Walker Sammy Wall Hazel Walsh Myrtle Ward James Warren Katherine Warren Naomi Watson Ann Wellborn Jean White Beverly Wilson Donald Wilson Margaret Wilson Betty Woodruff I: r ) r 1 ' V f CAMERA SHY Shirley Foxx Doris Jones Doris Swearingin 33 op por ' funilLj for Jislincfion me 5 fKroucjk Joifl i orJinanjlliintis e fraor Ji ' narilij luel 35 STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: Marilyn Hedrick, Jerry Crump, Mrs. Trivette, Ledford Austin, Louise McCall. Second Row: Gwen Adkins, Barbara Foard, Eddie Bynum, Paul Beck, Reba Winkler, Elaine Verbyla, Ernestine Cottrell, Diane Huntley, Carolyn Robbins. Third Row: Ralph Walsh, Bobby Laws, Laura Moore, Sally Bruce, Jimmie Louise Councill, Beverly Wilson, Willowdean Land, Gail Klutz, Reva Miller. Fourth Row: Charles McCall, John Christian Bernhardt, Margaret Ann Sherrill, Lorene Hollars, Evelyn Dodge, Shirley Mikeal. Fifth Row: Donald Wilson, Howard Wall, Owen Wilson, Bob Barlowe, John Johnson, Henry Gaither, Ralph Haigler, William Smithey, Robert Thompson. OFFICERS Ledford Austin President Louise McCall Vhe-President Jerry Crump . . . Marilyn Hedrick Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Trivette Faculty Adviser 36 MOUN- TAINEER STAFF MOUNTAINEER STAFF Front Row: Carolyn Robbins, Ruth Nelson, Ernestine Cottrell, Mrs. Robinson, Sally Bruce, Sara Ann Powell, Anne Kent. Second Row: Carroll Richards, Bob Winkler, John Johnson, Gay Chester, Carolyn Leftwich, Howard Wall, Bill Tabb, Bob Bradley, Clifton Wilson. OFFICERS Sally Bruce Editor Bob Bradley Associate Editor Bob Winkler Sports Editor Mrs. Roy Robinson Fac tlty Adviser Sara Ann Powell Exchange Edito Carolyn Robbins Business Manager Carolyn Leftwich ; Associate Business Manager Ernestine Cottrell Circulation Manager Clifton Wilson, Gay Chester, John Johnson, Carroll Richards, Howard Wall, Bill Tabb, Anne Kent, Jane Blackwood, Ruth Nelson Reporters 37 HONOR SOCIETY HONOR SOCIETY First Rotr: Ruth Nelson, Ernestine Cottrell, Louise McCall, Mrs. Whitehead, Laura Moore, Sara Ann PowelL Second Row: Bobby Jean Thompson, Ledford Austin, Jimmie Louise Counciil, Howard WaU. OFFICERS Louise McCall President Howard Wall Vhe-Presidetjt Jimmie Louise Counciil Secrelary Sara Ann Powell Treasurer Mrs. Whitehead Faculty Adviser 38 GLEE CLUB First Row: Marilyn McGimsey, Ruth Nelson, Gwyn Triplett, Mary Lib Scott, Lois Lawing, Hayden Mabe, Charles Harless, Jerry Allred, Garland Harris, Kenneth Barlow, Patsy Boyle, Polly Anderson, Joanne Suddreth, Nancy Pritchard, Betty Rhodes • Seco)id Row: Joanne Wilson, Willowdean Land, Phylliss Sherrill, Shirley Benfield, Janice Sigmon, Bowman Lackey, John Noll, Smith Barlow, Paul Riley, Bobby Suddreth, Diane Huntley, Joann Rector, Birdie McRoberts, Carolyn Leftwich, Patty Moser • Third Row: Bob Barlowe, Robert Carlton, Fred Harless, Jimmy Dingier, Ellen Barlow, Sarah Greer, Janis Huntley, Evelyn Hood, Barbara McNeil • Fourth Roir: Peggy Campbell, Norma Bean, Shirley Gregg, Alta Robinson, Marilyn Hedrick, Martha Winkler, Carol Olson, Mary Van Pilkenton, Jean Carol Gregg, Christine Clark, Betty Ballard, Rebecca Melton. OFFICERS Bob Barlowe Presidetjt Gwyn Triplett Lois Lawing Janet Frye Carolyn Leftwich Mr. George W. Kirsten Janet Frye Mountaineer Reporter Student Council Representative Vice-President Iccoin panist Librarian Director 39 THE 1950-51 BAND OM ' ICERS Nelson Wall President limmy Haymaker William Smithey Bob Bradley .... Vice-President Laura Moore Secretary and Treasurer .... Business Manager Reporter Flutes: Margaret Sherrill, Reba Winkler, Eleanor Powell, Laura Moore. Oboes: Marlene Rhodes, Billie Sue Prestwood, Carolyn Thornburg. Bassoons: Reva Miller, Norma Bean, Jo Reta Love. Bti Clarinets: Wilda Drum, Marlene Baker Buckner, Shirley Prestwood, Barbaree Prestwood, Joanna Hinds, Betty Hahn, Mariam Stallings, Madeline Herman, Doris Childers, Grace Rainey, Suzanne Triplett, Margaret Wise, Adeliu Nelson, Jimmy Warren, Sylvia Walker. Alto Clarinet: Janette WinecofF, Bass Clarinets: Celia Rash, Anne Pritchard. Saxophones: Joanna Klutz, Maxine Coffey, Tommy Stevens, Joanne Wilson, Rebecca Bryant, Caroline Cornets: Ann Timanus, John Conway, Sally Bruce, Keener Smathers, Clarence Keever, Jane Tester. Horns: Gail Klutz, Patsy Boyle, John English. Trombones: Judy Arrington, John Clontz, Jim Sherrill, Vernon McGimsey, Paul Hedrick, Margaret Wilson. Baritones: Bob Bradley, William Smithey, Gene Barrier. Basses: Nelson Wall, Walter Putnam, Bill Love, Charles McGirt. String Basses: Charlotte Harper, Peggy Bradley. Percussion: Edwin Manchester, Caroline Bush, Jim Haymaker, Ralph Haigler, Jack Barrier. Wilson. 40 41 FRENCH CLUB First Row: Mrs. Whitehead, Joanne Crotts, Dorothy Wall, Laura Laxton, Lillian Triplett. Second Row: Mary Lib Scott, Reita Efird, Benson Melton. Anne Kent, Douglas Tolbert, Judy Roberts. OFFICERS Anne Kent President Judy Roberts V ce-President Lillian Triplett Secretary Mary Lib Scott Treasurer Reita Efird Progra i Chairman Mrs. Whitehead Faculty Adviser 42 HI-Y First Roti : Paul Nelson, Dale Gregg, Bobby Clark, Joe Cook, Eddie Bynuin, Fred McLean, Doug Tolbert, Harris Smith, David Haigler, Mr. Bolick. Second Row: Haskel Carpenter, Clifton Wilson, Paul Beck, Elmer BiggerstafF, Bob Bradley, James Setser, John Johnson, Joe Alexander, Charles Smith. Third Roiv: Monte Seehorn, Edwin Manchester, Ledford Austin, Robert Faires, Bob Winkler, Howard Wall, Gary Everhardt, Ned Pennell. OFFICERS Monte Seehorn President Neci Pennell V ce-Pvesident Mr. Bolick Paul Nelson Bob Winkler Dale Gregg Secretary and Treasurer Chaplain Sergeant-at-Arnis Adviser 43 LATIN CLUB First Row: Elizabetha Griffin, Fiancesca Shell, Patricia Moser, Joanna Matthews, Gemma Holsclaw, Barbara Hunt, Patricia Broyhill, Elouisa Jones, Gwendolena Adkins, Patricia Tinker, Barbara Foard, Lilliana Triplett, Shirle Templum Benfield, Patricia McGee, Carola Olson, Madelina Prestwood, Areiina Prestwood, Second Row: Virginia Tate, Carolina Dudley, Dorothea K. Burgess, S. Maria Mikeal, Janeta McNeil, Helena Marley, Mildreda Messick, Nanceia Boyle, Laudanda Dimmette, Joycea Bean, Reva Adkins, Virginia Cannon, Joanna Sanders, Marlena Rhodes, Joycea Wilson, Barbara Mikeal, Jeraldina Bean. Third Roiv: Gulielmus Bernhardt, Arturus Parvus Howard, Gulielmus Smithey, Jacobus Zook, Jerrius Miller, Helena Goforth, Evelina Vera Dodge, Willowdeana Land, Nanceia Barlow, Silvia Pilkenton, Dorothea Childers, Anna Pritchard, Barbara Harris, Norma Moore, Margareta Wise. Fourth Rote: Waynus Self, Johannes English, Membanus Pritchett, Donaldus Hamby, Adolphus G. Jonas, Carolus McCall, Carolus M. Johnson, Prestonus Goforth, Jacobus Rayle, Russelus Leus McGalliard, Georgia Haley, Robertus Thompson, Jana Melton, Jacobus Wilson. 44 COMMERCIAL CLUB First Rote: Carolyn Robbins, Betty McGee, Jerry Crump, Betty Hamby Holder. Second Rotv: Marlene Buckner, Joyce Jenkins, Paul Nelson, John Tester, Dale Gregg. Third Row: Mae Ann Blalock, Polly Anderson, John Johnson, Janette Winecoff, Bobby Jean Thomp- son. Fourth Row: Elizabeth Winecoff, Nancy Hood, Barbara Goble. Not Pictured: Gayle Melton, Gwen Thompson. OFFICERS Carolyn Robbins Betty McGee . . , Vice-Pieiideiit President Marlene Buckner Secretary Joyce Jenkins Mrs. Lipe . . Faculty Adviser Treasurer 45 DRAMATICS CLUB First Roiv: Lewis McMillan, Nelson Wall, Ernestine Cottrell, Joanne Suddreth, Barbara Madison, Marilyn McGimsey, Ann Childers, Janet Frye, Evelyn Allen, Carole Burns, Jane Blackwood. Second Row: Mavis Smith, Scottie Sue Davis, Judy Arrington, Mary Lib Craig, Vivian Jenkins, Barbara McNeil, Barbara Andrews, Frances Warren, Bernice Sipes, Jan Melton, Bobby Suddreth, Fred McLean. Third R(jiv: Mrs. Robinson, Gwyn Triplett, Nancy Pritchard, Louise McCall, Jean Carol Gregg, Christine Clarke, Dorothy Wall, Carrie Wall, Lois Lawing, Charlene Hanks, Betty Ballard, Robert Carlton, Richard Kirby, Gay Chester. Fourth Rotr: John Conway, John Johnson, Bob Holsclaw, Eddie Bynum, Bob Winkler, Jim Baker, Jack Foster. OFFICERS Ernestine Cottrell President Lewis McMillan Vice-President Nelson Wall Evelyn Hood Mrs. Robinson Business Manager Critic . Faculty Adviser 46 F. II. A. First Row: Delphine Cochrane, Delene Campbell, Doris Swearingin, Virginia Barrier, Martha Ann Nelson, Delila Chandler, Betty Woodruff, Nancy Stout, Peggy Hamby, Peggy Jean Riggs, Louise Carlton. Second Row: Suzanne Triplett, Glaidous Gentry, Katherine Maltha, Katherine Warren, Justina Davis, Evelyn Greer, Jean Poarch, Rena Ellei, Christine Davis, Hazel Walsh, Patricia Gilbert, Frances Parris, Juanita Loudermelt, Shirley Pilkenton. Third Row: Miss Bolick, Gail Looney. Joyce Smith, Betty Sue Price, Joanne Matthews, Barbara Andrews, Beverly Wilson, Jean White, Gail Triplett, Shirley Davis, Frances Shell, Dorothy Clark. OFFICERS Shirley Davis Peggy Hamby Peggy Brown Vice-President President Secretary Kathleen Richards Treasurer Miss Bolick Faculty Adviser 47 MONOGRAM CLUB First Row: Gay Chester, John Johnson, Howard Wall. Second Roiv: Evelyn Allen, Carole Burns, Reita Efird, Paul Beck, Bobby Clarke. Third Roiv: Sarah Greer, Fred McLean, Donald Kirby, Hilliard Underdown, Charles Mack Johnson, Mickey Withers. Fourth Row: Jan Melton, Elizabeth Winecoff, James Setser, Bob Borders, Jimmie Baker, Wayne Self. Fifth Rotr: Edward McMillan, Haskel Carpenter, Dale Gregg, Paul Nelson, Lewis McMillan. OFFICERS John Johnson Ned Pennell President Vice-President Howard Wall Secretary Gay Chester Treasurer Mr. Mills Faculty Adviser 48 SENIOR SPANISH CLUB First Row: Joe Cook, Paul Beck, Laura Moore, Elaine Verbyla, Robert Faires, Ernestine Cottrell, Joanne Suddreth. Second Rotv: Mr. Pate, Jerry Crump, Louise McCall, Bobby Clark, James Setser, Caroline Wilson, Mae Ann Blalock, Mary Sumpter, Lora Ann Carver. Third Row: Bobby Laws, Henry Gaither, John Clontz, Joseph Wilson, Ralph Walsh, Thomas Warren, Edwin Manchester, Paul Nelson. OFFICERS Laura Moore President Paul Beck Vice-President Robert Faires Secretary Elaine Verbyla Treasurer Mr. Pate Faculty Adviser 49 First Roll ' : Shirley Mikeal, Helen Marley, Janet McNeil, Patricia Broyhill, Preston Goforth. Second Row: Laudie Dimmette, Nancy Boyle, Eloise Jones, Barbara Kemp, Mary Bryant, Gerald Lindsey, James Rayle, Francis Thomas. Thiid Row: Mrs. Abernethy, R. L. McGalliard, Richard Shaw, Bill Bernhardt, John Oxentine. OFFICERS Shirley Mikeal President Preston Goforth . Vice-PresideiH Helen Marley Secretary Patricia Broyhill ■ Treasurer 50 JUNIOR SPANISH CLUB First Row: Glaidous Gentry, Katherine Maltba, Betty Hahn, Betty Woodruff, Martha Winkler, Ellen Barlowe, Ann Lackey, Jeanelda Kincaid, Betty Helton, Barbara Query. Second Row: Shirley Branch, Peggy Campbell, Gena Faires, Juanita Loudermelt, Hazel Walsh, Gail McMillan, Shirley Gregg, Gail Triplett, Rena Eller, Maynard Swanson. Third Row: Mr. Pate, Walter Putnam, Eddie Bynum, Margaret Sherrill, James Warren, Jerry Allred, Haskel Carpenter, Gordon Carpenter, Bradley Pennell, Dennis Cook, Bill Austin, Leroy Newton, Sammy Justice. OFFICERS Eddie Bynum Shirley Gregg Joanna Klutz Vice-President President Secretary Gena Faires Treasurer Mr. Pate Faculty Adviser 51 SCIENCE CLUB First Rotv: Barbara Foard, Barbara Query, Martha Winkler, Barbara Harris, Patricia Broyhill, Ginger Cannon, Eloise Jones, Jewel Holsclaw, Charlene Hanks, Shirley Prestwood, Barbaree Prestwood, Gena Faires, Margie Johnson, Mae Ann Blalock, Caroline Wilson. Second Row: Celia Rash, Judy Arrington, Margaret Sherrill, Jeanne Sanders, Shirley Mikeal, Shirley Gregg, Kay Burgess, Ginger Tate, Carolyn Dudley, Charles Mack Johnson, Tommy Eller, John Oxentine, Lillian Triplett. Third Row: Jerry Allred, Haskel Carpenter, Jerry Crump, Elmer Biggerstaff, Jimmy Dingier, Preston Goforth, Wayne Self, Bobby Foster, Mebane Pritchett, Harold Kirby, Joe Cook, Don Hamby, A. G. Jonas, Robert Thompson. Fourth Row: Ann Timanus, Bob Barlowe, Wallace Hobgood, Little Howard, Reba Winkler. OFFICERS Bob Barlowe President Ann Timanus Vice-President Wallace Hobgood Secretary Little Howard Treasurer Mr. Briggs Reba Winkler . Club Reporter Faculty Adviser 52 Diane Huntley Marilyn Hedrick Jean Phillips Janis Huntley Joanne Matthews Chief Owen Wilson Jack Foster Jewel Holsclaw John Tester 53 HOMECOMING First Row: Ruth Nelson, sponsoring James Setser; Evelyn Hood, sponsoring Paul Nelson; Reba Winkler, sponsoring Fred McLean; Janis Huntley, queen, sponsoring Ben Eller; Laura Moore, spon- soring Monte Seehorn; Ann Cliilders, sponsoring Jimmie Baker; Caroline Bush, sponsoring Mickey Withers; Carolyn Robbins, sponsoring Ned Pennell; Carole Burns, sponsoring Dale Gregg. Second Row: Louise McCall, sponsoring Howard Wall; Gay Chester, sponsoring Richard Kirby; Gwyn Triplett, sponsoring Edward Moore; Joyce Jenkins, sponsoring Harold Land; Sally Bruce, sponsoring Edward McMillan; Jane Blackwood, sponsoring John Johnson; Evelyn Dodge, sponsor- ing Clifton Wilson. 54 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL QUEEN 55 To ketf) ihe bodii -fii 13 ihe first SSenf ' a in Jre ep ncj i mind oJ ' Qiri ' (Lnd o p rofiv% ilne conscience. c tcLr, (Lnd iU souJ coutO. ' Qou.S andU a.spirinCj. 1950 FOOTBALL COACHES Ira Cook Assistant Coach P. A. Mull Head Coach J. V. Mills Assistant Coach First Row: Joe Ccok, Fred McLean, Paul Beck, Bobby Clark, John Johnson, James Setser, Joe Smith, Bill Dickson, Hilliard Under- down, Edward Moore, Neil Withers. Second Row: A. G. Jonas, III, Willis Setzer, Howard Wall, Richard Kirby, Harold Land, Mickey Withers, Dale Gregg, Eddie Bynum, Jimmie Baker, Joe Alexander, Clifton Wilson, Jerry Oakes. Thiyd Roiv: Edward McMillan, Harold Kirby, Little Howard, Jimmy Simmons, Ned Pennell, Bowman Lackey, Eddie Poteat, John Noll, Ralph Walsh, Haskel Carpenter, Paul Nelson, Monte Seehcrn, Dale Allen. 58 48 . an I BEARCATS ' RECORD FOR ' 50 WESTERN CONFERENCE WINNER Lenoir vs. Asheville 15-20 Lenoir vs. Cherryville 34-14 Lenoir vs. Waynesville 14-13 Lenoir vs. Hickory 21- 6 Lenoir vs. Morganton 26-13 Lenoir vs. Forest City 26- 6 Lenoir vs. Shelby 25- 6 Lenoir vs. Winston (Gray High) 20- 7 Lenoir vs. KannapoUs 21- 0 Lenoir vs. Marion 13- 6 Lenoir vs. Lincolnton 26- 0 Lenoir vs. Rutherford-Spindale 13- 0 Lenoir vs. Hickory (Lions Bowl) 14-13 CO-CAPTAINS Ned Pennell Captain Paul Nelson Co-Captain James Setser Co-Captain 59 GIRLS ' BASKETBALL First Row.- Billie Joyce Smith, Elizabeth WinecofF, Bobby Jean Thompson, Captain; Evelyn Allen, Jan Melton, Ruby Bryant, Lee Una Wright, Jean Phillips, Mae Lackey, Laura Laxton. Second Roir: Myrt le Ward, Katherine Warren, Judy Thompson, Martha Ann Nelson, Carolyn Dudley, Reba Adkins, Ginger Cannon, Betty Helton, Baibara Hunt, Manager. Not Pictured: Coach Mull. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL SCHEDULE January 2 Wilkesboro at Wilkesboro January 5 Wilkesboro at Lenoir January 9, 10, 1 1, 13, 15 Rotary Tournament January 12 Lincolnton at Lincolnton January 16 Hickory at Hickory January 19 NCSD at Morganton January 24 Belmont at Lenoir January 26 NCSD at Lenoir January 30 Morganton at Morganton February 6 Forest City at Forest City February 9 Marion at Lenoir February 12 Belmont at Belmont February 14 Lincolnton at Lenoir February 20 Hickory at Lenoir February 23 Morganton at Lenoir February 27 . Forest City at Lenoir March 2 Marion at Marion 60 BOYS ' BASKET- BALL BOYS ' BASKETBALL First Row: Fred McLean, Monte Seehorn, Captain; Ben Eller, Jimmie Baker, Paul Beck, Owen Wilson. Second Rotv: Little Howard, Harold Kiiby, Robert Faires, Jimmy Simmons, Charles McCall, Joe Cook, Mr. Mills, Coach. Not Pictured: Ned Pennell. BOYS ' BASKETBALL SCHEDULE January 2 Wilkesboro at Wilkesboro January 5 Wilkesboro at Lenoir January 9, 10, 11, 13, 15 Rotary Tournament January 12 Lincolnton at Lincolnton January 16 Hickory at Hickory January 19 NCSD at Morganton January 24 . .Belmont at Lenoir January 26 NCSD at Lenoir January 30 Morganton at Morganton February 6 Forest City at Forest City February 9 Marion at Lenoir February 12 Belmont at Belmont February 14 Lincolnton at Lenoir February 20 Hickory at Lenoir February 23 Morganton at Lenoir February 27 Forest City at Lenoir March 2 Marion at Marion 61 1950 BASEBALL 1950 BASEBALL First Rotv: Harold Kirby, Manager; Jimmie Baker, Mickey Withers, Dwight Sherrill, Bobby Clark, Hilliard Underdown, John Johnson, Doug Holcomb, Robert Carlton. Second Roiv: Coach Mills, Buddy Winkler, Bobby Huntley, Edward McMillan, Harold Land, Daries Biggerstaff, Paul Nelson, Rodney Wilson, Wayne Self, Manager. THE BEARCATS ' 1950 RECORD Lenoir vs. Charlotte Tech 5- 6 Lenoir vs. Shelby 7-12 Lenoir vs. Marion 6-4 Lenoir vs. Lincolnton 5- 3 Lenoir vs. Tri-High 1- 8 Lenoir vs. Hickory 1-16 Lenoir vs. Granite Falls 17-4 Lenoir vs. Boone 21- 1 Lenoir vs. Hickory 3-13 Lenoir vs. Tri-High 13- 4 Lenoir vs. Boone 5-0 Lenoir vs. Granite Falls 9- 3 Lenoir vs. Shelby 5- 2 Lenoir vs. Charlotte Tech 3-21 Lenoir vs. Lincolnton 3- 4 Lenoir vs. Marion 10- 0 62 CHEER- LEADERS CHEERLEADERS Barbara Foard, Reita Efird, Sarah Greer, Lewis Mc- Millan, Head Cheerleader; Janis Huntley, Lillian Triplett, Carole Burns. 63 COURTNEY ' S STORES Serving All Ages Since 1872 G. C. Courtney R. K. Courtney ANVdNOa 9NIH1013 ll]ldl)ll 64 Phone 339 207 East Harper Avenue CAROLINA TIRE and APPLIANCE COMPANY E. M, Dud Dudley U. S. Royal Tires - — Crosley and Hotpoint Appliances — Oil Furnaces Compliments of HICKORY FIBRE COMPANY Lenoir, North Carolina BROYHILL FURIITURE FACTORIES Representing LENOIR FURNITURE CORP. CONOVER FURNITURE CO. LENOIR CHAIR CO. O. L. BROYHILL CO. HARPER FURNITURE CO. Lenoir, North Carolina 65 Welcome to THE TEEN -AGE CLUB Co-Sponsors KIWANIS CLUB _A_ W CITY OF LENOIR DANCING TELEVISION POOL CARDS TABLE GAMES BOWLING w PING-PONG SWIMMING HIKES HAYRIDES 7:00- 10:00 P. M. PARTIES COKF BAR MONDAY — THURSDAY — FRIDAY — SATURDAY CITY RECREATION CENTER 66 SENIOR HONORS EVELYN ALLEN Happy Valley High School 1; L Club 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Vice-President Home Ec Club 2; Dramatics Club 4; Senior Superlative; Spanish Club 2 ; Student Forum. POLLY ANDERSON Home Ec Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Commercial Club 4; Glee Club 4. LEDFORD AUSTIN Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; President of Student Council 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Student Forum 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3; Presi- dent of Class 2, 3 ; Senior Superlative. JIMMIE BAKER Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain Baseball 3; Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain Basketball 3; President of Spanish Club 2; Dramatics Club 4; Football 4; L Club 2, 3, 4. BETTY BALLARD Home Ec Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 2; Biology Club 2; Student Forum 3; Glee Club 4; Dramatics Club 4. BOB BARLOWE Vice-President of Class 3; Homeroom President 1, 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2, 4; Presi- dent of Science Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; President of Glee Club 4; Basketball 2, 4; Student Forum 3; Annual Staff 3 ; Senior Superlative. SMITH BARLOWE Kings Creek High School 1 ; Basketball 2, 3 ; Football 3; Track 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; L Club 3, 4. GARLAND BENFIELD Spanish Club 2, 3 ; President of Student Forum 3 ; Biology Club 2; Science Club 3. DARIES BIGGERSTAFF Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. JANE BLACKWOOD Latin Club 2 ; Student Forum 3 ; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Mountaineer Staff 4; Biology Club 2; P.T.S.A. Representative 3. JAMES BOBBITT Richmond Military Academy 1. SALLY BRUCE Student Council 1, 2 3, 4; Student Forum 3; Biology Club 2 ; Latin Club 2 ; French Club 2, 3 ; Secretary of French Club 3; P.T.S.A. Representative 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4 ; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; J.U.G. ' s 1, 2; Assistant Editor of Mountaineer 3 ; Editor of Moun- taineer 4 ; Homeroom Secretary 1 ; Christmas Festival Queen 4. MARLENE BAKER BUCKNER Senior Superlative; Home Ec Club 1 ; Spanish Club 2 ; Treasurer of Spanish Club 2; B and 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Secretary of Commercial Club 4. Ernestine Cottreli CAROLE BURNS Lauderdale High School 1; Cheerleader 2, 4; L Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Biology Club 2; French Club 2, 3 ; Dramatics Club 4. CAROLINE BUSH Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Forum 3; Biology Club 2; Senior Superlative. ROBERT CARLTON L Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Glee Club 4; Foot- ball 1, 2. GAY CHESTER Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain Basketball 4; Marshal 3, 4; L Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of L Club 4 ; Student Forum 3 ; Spanish Club 2 ; Dramatics Club 4; Mountaineer Staff 4; Biology Club 2; Tobacco Festival Queen 4 ; Senior Superlative. ANN CHILDERS Basketball 1, 2; Spanish Club 2; L Club 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Home Ec Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3; Student Forum 3 ; Commercial Club 3 ; Dramatics Club 4; J.U.G. ' s 2. CHRISTINE CLARK Home Ec Club 1, 2, 3 ; Glee Club 4 ; Biology Club 2 ; Dramatics Club 4. 67 SENIOR HONORS BILL CLIPPARD Hi-Y 3, 4. JOHN CONWAY Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Spanish Club 2, 3 ; Student Forum 3 ; Biology Club 2. ERNESTINE COTTRELL Spanish Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Home Ec Club 1, 2 ; Allied Youth 1 ; Assistant Business Manager of Mountaineer 3 ; Honor Society 3, 4 ; Secretary Home- room 1 ; Business Manager of Annual 4 ; President of Dramatics Club 4; Student Forum 3; Biology Club 2; Student Council 4; Class Day Officer — Last Will and Testament. JIMMIE LOUISE COUNCILL Honor Society 3, 4 ; Secretary of Honor Society 4 ; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Editor of An- nual 4; Latin Club 2; Student Forum 3; Biology Club 2; Student Council 3, 4; P.T.S.A. Representative 2, 3. MARY LIB CRAIG Home Ec Club 1, 2 ; Biology Club 2 ; Student Forum 3 ; Dramatics Club 4. SCOTTIE SUE DAVIS Home Ec Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatics Club 4. BENNY ELLER Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Secretary of Hi-Y 3; L Club 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Student Council 3; Spanish Club 3; Biology Club 2 ; Student Forum 3. ROBERT FAIRES Maiden High School 1, 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Football 3; Basketball 3, 4; Student Forum 3; Secretary of Spanish Club 4. JANET FRYE Gl ee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J.U.G. ' s 1, 2; Annual Staff 2; Student Forum 3; Student Council 4; Home Ec Club 1, 2; Senior Superlative. BARBARA GOBLE Home Ec Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Bit)logy Club 2; Commercial Club 4. LORETTA GREENE Home Ec Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 2; Biology Club 2. DALE GREGG Band 1; Football 2, 3, 4; L Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Secretary of Hi-Y 4; Latin Club 2; Commercial Club 4; Student Council 3; Biology Club 2; Vice-President of Class 4 ; Track 3, 4. JEANNE CAROL GREGG Home Ec Club 1, 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Glee Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Basketball 2, 3. BETTY HAMBY HOLDER Home Ec Club 1, 2; Basketball 1; Spanish Club 2; Biology Club 2 ; Commercial Club 4 ; Dramatics Club 4. EVELYN HOOD Student Council 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Marshal 2; Dramatics Club 4 ; Business Manager of Dramatics Club 4; Biology Club 2; Student Forum 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Superlative. JANIS HUNTLEY Latin Club 2; Spanish Club 3; Marshal 4; Cheer- leader 4; L Club 4; Band 1, 2; Mountaineer Staff 3; Biology Club 2; Home Ec Club 1; Glee Club 4; Homecoming Queen 4. JOYCE JENKINS Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Basketball 2; Latin Club 2, 3; Student Forum 3; Treasurer of Com- mercial Club 4 ; Senior Superlative. JOHN JOHNSON Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain of Baseball 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; L Club 2, 3, 4; President of L Club 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Commercial Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Student Forum 3; Treasurer of Forum 3; Student Council 4; P.T.S.A. Representative 4; Senior Superlative; Mountaineer Staff 4. RICHARD KIRBY Band 1; Spanish Club 2, 3; Baseball 2; Basketball 3; Football 2, 3, 4; L Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Track 4; Biology Club 2; Senior Superlative. Owen Wilson 68 SENIOR HONORS HAROLD LAND Hudson High School 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Football 3, 4; L Club 3, 4. LEOTA LOVINS Biology Club 2. BARBARA MADISON Happy Valley 1, 2; Spanish Club 3; Dramatics Club 4. ED MANCHESTER Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Officer 4; Spanish Club 4; Track 3, 4. BETTY JO MAST Home Ec Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2. LOUISE McCALL PT.S.A. Representative 1; Home Ec Club 1, 2; President of Home Ec Club 2 ; Latin Club 2 ; Vice- President of Class 2 ; Student Forum 3 ; Spanish Club 3, 4; Treasurer of Spanish Club 3; Student Council 3, 4; Vice-President of Student Council 4; Dramatics Club 4; Treasurer of Homeroom 4; Honor Society 3, 4; President of Honor Society 4; Senior Superlative. MARILYN McGIMSEY Glee Club 1, 4; French Club 2, 3; Student Forum 3; Home Ec Club 1, 2; Dramatics Club 4; Science Club 2. Joanne Sudcireth FRED McLEAN L Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Baseball 2; Senior Superlative. LEWIS McMillan Head Cheerleader 3, 4 ; L Club 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 1; Spanish Club 2, 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Vice-President of Dramatics Club 4; Senior Superla- tive. BARBARA McNEIL Dramatics Club 4; Spanish Club 3; Home Ec Club 1, 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Student Forum 3. MILDRED MESSICK Happy Valley 1, 2; Student Forum 3; Latin Club 4. EDWARD MOORE Football 3, 4; Basketball 3. LAURA MOORE President of Class 1 ; Allied Youth 1 ; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Officer 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Student Council 3; Biology Club 2; Student Forum 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; President of Spanish Club 4; J.U.G. s 1, 2 ; Homeroom President 2 ; P.T.S.A. Representative 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Christmas Festival Queen 2; Miss Hi Miss 4. MOLLY MORETZ Winter Park High School, Winter Park, Fla. 1, 2; Appalachian High School 3. PAUL NELSON L Ciub 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain of Football 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Sergeant-at-Arms of Hi- Y 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Student Forum 3. RUTH NELSON Allied Youth 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Honor Society 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Glee Club 4; Mountaineer Staff 4; Student Forum 3. NED PENNELL Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain Football 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain Basketball 3; Co-Captain Basketball 4; Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; Vice-President of Hi-Y 4; L Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Chaplain of L Club 3; Vice-President of L Club 4. BILLY PIERCE Basketball 1; Spanish Club 2, 3; Student Forum 3. SARA ANN POWELL Allied Youth 1; Latin Club 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Honor Society 3, 4 ; Treasurer of Honor Society 4 ; Student Council 3; French Club 2, 3; Student Forum 3; Biology Club 2 ; Mountaineer Staff 4 ; Exchange Editor of Mountaineer 4 ; Class Historian 4. NANCY PRITCHARD Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Spanish Club 2; Student Forum 3; Home Ec Club 1, 3. 69 SENIOR HONORS CARROLL RICHARDS Biology Club 2. PAUL RILEY Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Spanish Club 2. CAROLYN ROBBINS Glee Club 1; Student Council 1, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3 ; Secretary of Spanish Club 2 ; President of Spanish Club 3; Biology Club 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; President of Commercial Club 4; Secretary of Class 3, 4 ; Business Manager of Mountaineer A ; P.T.S.A. Representative 2, 4; Class Prophet 4; Senior Superlative. MONTE SEEHORN L Club 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; President of Hi-Y 4; Track 3, 4; Senior Superlative, JAMES SETSER Football 1, 2, 3, 4; L Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Co-Captain of Foot- ball 4; Biology Club 2; Student Forum 3. DARRELL SIGMON Spanish Club 2, 3. BERNICE SIPES Glee Club 1, 2; Home Ec Club 1, 2; Basketball 1; Dramatics Club 4. CHARLES SMITH Baseball 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Track 3, 4. HARRIS SMITH Hi-Y 3, 4; Basketball 1; Football 2; Spanish Club 3; Senior Superlative. JOANNE SUDDRETH Home Ec Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Student Forum 3; Biology Club 2. BILL TABB Patterson School 1 ; Georgia Military Academy ; Mountaineer Staff 4. JOHN TESTER Band 1, 2, 3 ; Student Forum 3 ; Vice-President of Student Forum 3; Commercial Club 4; Track 4; Marshal 4 ; Senior Superlative. BOBBY JEAN THOMPSON Latin Club 2; L Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 5, 4; Captain Basketball 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Senior Superlative. BETTY TINKER Home Ec Club 1, 2; Library Assistant 1, 2, 3. GWYN TRIPLETT Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President Glee Club 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Dramatics Club 4; President of Homeroom 2 ; Mountaineer Staff 3 ; Student Forum 3 ; Biology Club 2. VENETA TURNER Home Ec Club 1, 2; Library Assistant 1, 2, 3. ELAINE VERBYLA Spanish Club 3, 4; Treasurer of Spanish Club 4; Latin Club 2; Student Council 2, 4; Student Forum 3 ; Biology Club 2 ; Annual Staff 4 ; Band 1, 2. HOWARD WALL Hi-Y 3, 4; L Club 3, 4; Secretary of L Club 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Vice-President of Honor Society 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Secretary of Student Council 3 ; Latin Club 2, 3 ; President of Class 4 ; Football 3, 4; Track 3; Mountaineer Staff 4; Senior Superlative. NELSON WALL Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President of Band 3; President of Band 4; P.T.S.A. Representative 2; Critic of Dra- matics Club 4 ; Senior Superlative. LINDA WALSH Oak Hill School 1, 2, 3; Senior Superlative. CLIFTON WILSON Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; L Club 2, 3, 4; President of Homeroom 3 ; Spanish Club 2, 3 ; Moun- . taiiieer Staff 4. JOANNE WILSON Latin Club 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Spanish Club 4. OWEN WILSON Spanish Club 3; Commercial Club 3; L Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Student Council 4; Treas- urer of Class 4 ; Secretary of Homeroom 3 ; Marshal 3, 4; Student Forum 3; Business Manager of Class 3. ELIZABETH WINECOFF Home Ec Club 1 ; Spanish Club 2 ; L Club 3, 4; Com- mercial Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. JANETTE WINECOFF Home Ec Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Commercial Club 4; Color Guard Corporal 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Officer 4; Band Librarian 4. BOB WINKLER Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2; Basketball 4; Mo««- tuineer 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Chaplain of Hi-Y 4; Dramat- ics Club 4; Allied Youth 1; Student Forum 3; Spanish Club 3; Class Day Officer— Last Will and Testament; Biology Club 2 ; Senior Superlative. MICKEY WITHERS Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; L Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. CECIL YOUNT Spanish Club 2, 3 ; Student Forum 3. STUART YOUNT Track 3, 4. 70 Compliments of OAKBORO LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Wholesale and Retail Lumber O. p. LUTZ FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture — Radios — Stoves — Washing Machines 201 West Avenue Lenoir, North Carolina Rita 71 LEFTWICH ELECTRIC CORPORATION i56 (=■ s f 1 n n o n p A r r l 1 n nrps inn Plprfrirjil r nn( rirt ' in o Shop Appliance Store 116 Lee Street 117 West Harper Phone 1234-J Phone 1180 Lenoir, North CaroHna RAY ' S TRADING POST 1418-W USED CARS 114 Virginia Street MAY ' S GIFT SHOP DISTINCTIVE GIFTS 1418-J CALDWELL FURNITURE COMPANY MANUFACTURERS BEDROOM FURNITURE Lenoir, North Carolina 72 CLASS PROPHECY I came home from a trying day at the office to my cozy apartment and restful solitude. I was surprised, upon checking my mail box — which was usually empty — to find a copy of the Lenoir Chronicle, my home town newspaper, dated No- vember 20, 1961. I saw that the paper had been sent by Polly Anderson, an old schoolmate, who had become a secretary in one of the large furniture factories in Lenoir. With great anticipation, I unlocked the door of my apartment and rushed to an easy chair to search the paper for news of the people I re- membered. Quickly, I turned the page to read the list of staff members. I was delighted to learn that Sally Bruce, our old Mountaineer editor, now held top position on the town paper. This brought back memories of the Journalism class at L.H.S. and all of us who worked so dili- gently on our school paper. Ah ! here was another ! The next name I read was that of Sara Ann Poivell, society editor. These other familiar names caught my eye as I scanned the list: Bob Winkler, sports editor; Bill Tabb, photographer; Gay Chester, re- porter ; and Carroll Richards, member of the ad- vertising department. I turned back to the front page to read the national and local news and found some astound- ing facts about the Seniors of 1951. The first story I read was headed: DISTRICT FORESTRY CON- VENTION HELD IN CITY. Looking through the article I found the names of the following men who had become forest rangers in different sections of the state: Charles Smith, Clifton Wilson, Stuart Yount, Edwin Manchester, Dale Gregg, and Monte Seehorn. A news story from Kansas City, Kansas, re- ported that Rev. Hoivard Wall of Lenoir, N. C. (president of the class of ' 51) had accepted a call to one of the large churches there. Miss Betty McGee had recently been appointed Christian Edu- cational Director of the church. The next article I noticed was the announce- ment of the opening of a new dress shop in Lenoir by Miss Nancy Pritchard. Christine Clark, Lorene Holman Hollars, Leota Lovins, and Loretta Greene were to be her assistants. At the formal opening there was a showing of original suits by the famous designer, Elaine Verbyla, which were modeled by ]ani Huntley and Linda Walsh. Under a bulletin headed New York, N. Y. I read that V1 m Janet Frye, concert pianist, had been presented to a very receptive audience at Carnegie Hall. There was a notice of the appointment of two new social workers to the Caldwell County Wel- fare Department. These were Gtvyn Triplett and ]im)nie Louise Councill. In the next column I spotted an article about the old Alma Mater. Goodness alive! Ledjord Austin had just been installed as the new princi- pal. There had also been several new teachers add- ed to the city school ' s faculty. Among these were several alumni of 1951: Joanne Suddreth, Laura Moore, Ruth Nelson, Marilyn McGimsey, and Mildred Messick. Jo Anne Wilson had recently been employed as assistant band director. Next I saw an article concerning the construc- tion of a new super highway between Lenoir and Hickory. This highway was engineered by John Conway. Bill Pierce, and James Setser. In the court news I read that Darrell Sigmon, mechanic, was sued by Harris Smith, used car dealer, who claimed that because of a faulty re- pair job, one of his customers had had an acci- dent. Sigmon was represented at the bar by John fohmon; Smith, by Paul Nelson. The names of these men reminded me of another senior of 1951, who had studied law and made quite a success of himself. It was none other than Bob Barlowe. whose name I had often seen in Washington news as an active member of the F.B.I. Next was the great success story of a small town boy who had really gone places in show business. Yes, Lewis Scamp McMillan had brought rag- time back into style and was being acclaimed by Hollywood as the sensation of the age for his im- personations of Al Jolson. Looking over some of the ads on the second page, I learned that several new business establish- ments had been opened in Lenoir since I left. Under the heading WILSON GROCERY I read these names: Owen Wilson. Jr.. Proprietor; Gar- land Ben field. Manager; and John Tester, meat market owner. 73 CLASS PROPHECY I discovered that a machine shop had been opened by Cecil Yount. Among his most skilled workers were Nelson Wall and James Babbitt. Also, an ultra-modern service station had been built by Robert Faires, Bob Borders, and Smith Barlowe. Their slogan was: Cars Washed While- U-Wait. The Riley, ' a modern theater, had just been opened in Lenoir by Paul Riley. Members of his staff included: Ann Childers, Bernice Si pes, and Betty Tinker. Next was the Society page. I read about a party which Jane Blackwood had given for Caroline Bush, who was planning to be married soon. This brought back memories of our old gang of high school days. Jane was working, Caroline was getting married — but where was Evelyn Hood? And then I remembered receiving a letter from Carole Burns, who was appearing on a television show in New York, in which she told me that Evelyn was now a disc-jockey and had an hour program each day over station JAZZ. Then I took a look at the Personals column. Some of the items were as follows: Fred McLean and Richard Kirby recently re- turned from Chicago where they represented their firm at the Furniture Market. Cadets Bill Clippard and Daries Biggerstaff of the U. S. Naval Air Corps are at home on fur- lough. AUss Barbara McNeil of Charlotte spent the week-end at her home here. I recalled that on my last visit home I had seen Barbara. Scoitie Sue Davis, Evelyn Allen, and she were working in the telephone office in Charlotte. She also told me that Mary Lib Craig was nursing at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Miss Ernestine Cottrell, promising young writer, is visiting her parents for a few days. She is scheduled to review her latest book at the regular meeting of the Lenoir Book Club, Monday even- ing. Miss Louise McCall, a member of the faculty of Mars Hill College, is visiting her parents on Highland Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Barbara) Madison and family are visiting relatives in Lenoir. The next page was Sports, and I immediately saw that football still held the spotlight. It seemed that the closest game of the season was that in which Coach Ned Pennell ' s boys of S.M.U. (Saw Mills University) defeated the University of Whitnel team (coached by Ben Filer) 56-0. Coach Mickey Withers of Harrisburg Tech was seen scouting from the bleachers. The game was broadcast by Robert Carlton, well known sports announcer. There was a feature story on Edward Moore, who had recently accepted the position of Pro of the Lenoir Golf Club. It was reported that Harold Land and Jimmie Dean Baker had signed contracts with the Yankees. The newly organized basketball team, the Thompson Tornadoes, which was coached by Bobby Jean Thompson, was beginning practice for the coming season. Members of the team were: Elizabeth Winecoff, Barbara Goble, Jean Carol Gregg, Joyce Jenkins, and Veneta Turner. I thought that this must be a complete list of the 1951 Seniors, but after reminiscing for a few minutes I realized that there were still some un- accounted for. I remembered seeing Marlene Baker Buckner on the street one day and she had told me about several of our old classmates. She was working in an office with Betty Jo Mast, Janette Winecoff, and Betty Ballard. Betty Hamby Holder was traveling with her husband who was now a colonel in the Air Force. Molly Moretz and her husband were residing in Boone. After counting and recounting the names, I was sure that this was a complete account of the Seniors of 1951 — eighty-nine men and women, in- cluding me, who had received the foundations for their lives at our beloved Lenoir High School. Carolyn Robbins 74 Compliments of TIRE SALES and BATTERY COMPANY and CROWELL SERVICE STATION Phone 2 Cabs LENOIR DRUG COMPANY Your Walgreen Agency Lenoir, North CaroHna Comphments of LERNER ' S STORE Lenoir, North CaroUna W. E. SHAW FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture — Rugs — Stoves — Ranges — House Furnishings Granite Falls and Lenoir, North Carolina Compliments of A. P. CAUSBY READY-MIX CONCRETE COMPANY West Avenue Transit - Mixed Concrete Phone 871-W 75 Compliments of D. D. SUDDRETH FURNITURE COMPANY Home of Maytag Appliances in Lenoir LUKE WOODBURY, JR., LUMBER COMPANY Retail Lumber Phone 1507-J Lenoir, North Carolina WALDENSIAN BAKERIES, INC. Bakers of SUNBEAM Bread and Cake SASLOW ' S Lenoir ' s Leading Credit Jetvelers 1 1 3 West Avenue ISENHOUR FABRIC SHOP Everything in Fine Fabrics Hickory and Lenoir, North Carolina HICKORY SPORTING GOODS COMPANY Authorized Dealers in Official Sports Equipment Phone 2-6456 Hickory, North Carolina 76 CHARLES McLEAN USED CARS Buy, Sell, or Trade Phone 1229-J Day or Night THE GUARANTEE STORE Outfitters for the Entire Family Lenoir, North Carolina HOME ELECTRIC COMPANY of LENOIR, INC. Electrical Contractors G. E. Appliances — Fixtures — Supplies Motor Rewinding — Refrigeration Service Phone 1500 Lenoir, North Carolina 200 West Harper Ave. SMITH ' S CROSSROADS, INC. Ford — Mercury Cars — Ford Tractors Farm Equipment Phone 1 300 Lenoir, North Carolina LENOIR ROOFING COMPANY James Barger, Manager Roofing and Sheet Metal Work Telephone 346 SHERRILL ' S ICE CREAM The Year Round Health Food ' ' Ask for Sherrill ' s Ice Cream at Your Dealer Granite Falls, North Carolina 78 Always Rooting For You To Win BERNHARDT SEAGLE 2 COMPANY fill I ■ !«« Iw Hill n lull nrfiilf mVi mi irwoi ' Uu lin A. C. McCORMICK Quality Jewelers On the Square Lenoir, North Carolina 24 Hour Photo Finishing ECKENROD ' S STUDIO 109 West Harper Avenue Lenoir, North Carolina UIJR 1340 On Your Dial Mutual — Carolina Sports Network For the Best in Radio Entertainment BELK ' S Not the Youngest Not the Oldest Not the Biggest But the Best Not the Smallest Compliments of LENOIR HARDWARE FURNITURE CO. Lenoir, North Carolina Phone 39 SPAINHOUR ' S Quality Ladies ' Apparel Fashions Lenoir, North Carolina 79 C. C. Parlier L. G. Tomlinson PARLIER TOMLINSON Plumbing and Heating Phone 1430 Lenoir, North Carolina P. O. Box 8 LENOIR CLEANERS 316 East Harper Avenue Phone 4 Phones: 827—828 P. O. Box 564 BUSH TRANSFER, INC. Motor Fve ' ght Lines Branch Offices Hickory, N. C. Charlotte, N. C. Boone, N. C. Lenoir, N. C. LENOIR AUTO PARTS KENTWOOD FLORIST Craig and Underdown, Owners ' Plnicers Wh sper What W ' ' ords Can Never Say ' Craig and Underdown, Owners 400 Mt. View Street Lenoir, N()rtl arolina 0 0U MAN UFAGTU RING CORPORATION Hammary Tables ' 80 Compliments THRIFT FOOD CENTER Top Quality Meats Garden Fresh Vegetables Be Thrifty at Thrift BOST LUMBER COMPANY Building Supplies Telephone 1 l4l ERVIN ' S MEN SHg The Quality You Phone 542-R Lenoir, North Carolina Phone 824 LENOIR FARM EQUIPMENT John Deere Farm Machinery Detroit Diesel Parts and Service GMC Lenoir, North Carolina LENOIR ELECTRIC REPAIR Electrical Construction — Motors Rewound New and Rebuilt Motors Lenoir, North Carolina 82 CLASS HISTORY In 1938 a group of six-year-olds became first- graders in public school. They were filled with awe at the prospect of acquiring an education. Now, twelve years later, they can barely remember the thrilling sensation of entering a classroom for the first time. They have forgotten the tedious task of learning their ABC ' s, memorizing their multiplication tables, and reading their difficult primers. For we, who now stand as Seniors of 1951, were those first-graders of ' 38. Yet, having only a vague recollection of many things, we shall never forget the friends we made; the joy of working and playing together; and our little fights and squabbles which were so important then and seem so trivial today. Together we have learned, laughed and loved, and now we must part, each for his separate way. But, for a moment, let us relive some of the experiences which made our school days so dear to our hearts. Yes, it is hard to remember those days when we first launched our scholastic careers. We can faintly recall those opening days of World War II during our grammar school years when we pushed wagons around collecting scrap metal and paper, doing our small part in the defense of peace. Perhaps our most vivid memories are those of our sixth grade graduation and the thrill of entering Junior High School. In those days we wandered around bewildered by ringing bells, rushing people, and misplaced schedules. But even in our constant amazement at this abrupt change we felt a little more significant, doing as the High School students did. Graduation from Junior High was an unforgettable experience for us. We marched solemnly down the aisle in white suits and dresses to the stirring strains of Pomp and Circumstance, realizing even then that in four years we would be giving a repeat per- formance. We had not thought much about the future before, but now we began to look ahead and plan to make a success of the next four years. When we entered the freshman class of L. H. S., our lives became full of booth hard work and pleasure. Many new students now came into our midst who joined us in a spirit of work, fun, and comradeship. At first we tried to imitate the upper classmen, but soon we began to form individual ideas and opinions. We realized that we were growing up and must suc- ceed in our school work in preparation for becoming better citizens in the world of tomorrow. Our next few years were hard ones, yet with our studying we enjoyed many extra-curricular activities. We developed a keen interest in sports as we watched our classmates excel in various activities. We saw our football team win the conference championship two years in succession as we cheered them on to victory from the sidelines. As Juniors, we planned a glorious Junior-Senior banquet and dance and dreamed of the day when we would be graduating. And as our Junior year drew to a close, we began to feel a deeper sense of school spirit and loyalty. Then time slipped by all too quickly and we were Seniors — the Class of ' 51. Many began to make plans for further schooling in various colleges while others looked forward to getting employment after gradua- tion. We tried to grasp each fleeting moment of our Senior year and hold it, but these moments, like the sands of time, slipped through our fingers. Yet even in passing, they left a vivid imprint on our memories; the thrill of our Junior Senior; the feeling of im- portance of Class Day ; and finally our graduation. Our hearts swell with pride and emotion when we think of these occasions which we have shared. Now we stand on the brink of a new day. The future lies before us, filled with uncertainty, yet we shall prove to those who have placed their confidence in us that we can make a place for ourselves in the world, as the young men and women of tomorrow. The way will not always be easy, but with God ' s help we shall not fail. Sara Ann Powell 83 TEAGUE FURNITURE COMPANY A Complete Line of Home Furnishings 101 South Main Street Lenoir, North Carolina COBLE DAIRY PRODUCTS, INC. Pasteurized Dairy Products Lenoir, North Carohna W. G. CANNON PAINT CO. Interior and Exterior Painting 112 South Mulberry Phone 1395 GALVIN FURNITURE COMPANY, INCORPORATED Manufacturers of QUALITY MADE BEDROOM FURNITURE Lenoir, North Carolina CompHments of RABB MOTOR COMPANY PLYMOUTH DESOTO Phone 48 BLUE BELL, INC. Clothes fcr the Working Man Lenoir, North Carolina 84 ROCKHAVEN GARDENS Say il u ' lh Floiven. 405 East Harper Avenue Phone 424 BERNHARDT FURNITURE COMPANY . . . Dining Room Furniture . . . Lenoir, North CaroHna WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Lenoir, North CaroHna LENOIR STATIONERY STORE Everything in School and Office Supplies Gift Headquarters Phone 192 Lenoir, North Carolina Congratulations to the Graduating Class COLLINS-PRIDMORE Lenoir, North Carolina 85 SPAINHOUR FURNITURE COMPANY, INCORPORATED Manufacturers Lenoir, North Carolina Congratulations and Best Wishes LENOIR FINANCE COMPANY Auto Loans Auto Financing Lenoir, North Carolina Telephone 1933 FAIRWAY SUPER MARKET Western Meats . . . Quality Groceries Phone 387-M Open 8 : 30 A. M. — 9:00 P. M. WALDENSIAN BAKERIES, INC. Home oj Oual ' tty Products Lenoir, North Carolina ROSE ' S 5-10-25C STORE Free Prizes Given For Bonanza Wrappers and Bands PIEDMONT CLEANERS and DYERS 111 South Mulberry Street For the finest in cleaning, come to see ' Red ' at the Piedmont. Phone 53 Lenoir, North Carolina 87 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the graduating class of nineteen hundred and fifty-one, being of sound mind and body, do hereby bequeath our talents, properties, and personal traits to the rising Seniors and under- classmen in this, our Last Will and Testament. To Mr. Robinson, our superintendent, we leave our thanks for helping to make this a most successful year. To Mr. Lentz, our principal, we leave our gratitude for making our high school days such happy ones. We leave Mrs. Robinson with regret and with memories of how much she helped to make our Senior year what it was. To Coach Mull we leave the credit for our Conference winning football team. To Mr. Harper we leave our appreciation for his untiring efforts in working with the band. To the rest of the faculty we leave our thanks for their efforts to make of us better students and citizens. To the rising classmen we leave the follow- ing: Bob Barlowe bequeaths his master mind to Jack Foster. Daries Biggerstaff wills his quietness to Eu- gene Moore. James Bobbitt leaves his mouth to John Clontz. Bill Clippard is forced to leave Jean Phillips. Robert Faires wills his coaching ability to Dick Robbins. Dale Gregg leaves to Henry Gaither his good- looking clothes. Harold Land wills his deep blue eyes to Elmer Biggerstaff. Edward Moore hands down his sense of humor to Gary Everhardt. Marlene Baker Buckner leaves her baton to Tommy Stevens. Jane Blackwood bequeaths her frankness to Sarah Greer. Carole Burns leaves her blue moods to Anne Kent. Caroline Bush wills her pretty red hair to Nancy Boyle. Ernestine Cottrell leaves to Lois Lawing her creative writing and to the Junior Class the custody of Bob. Jimmie Louise Councill leaves her willowy figure and sophistication to Phylliss Sherrill. Barbara Goble wills her natural blonde hair to Helen Marley. Paul Nelson leaves to Jerry Crump his friend- ly manner. Ned Pennell bequeaths his way with women to Edward McMillan. John Tester bequeaths to Eddie Bynum his likable personality. Owen Wilson wills his black hair to Bob Borders. Cecil Yount leaves the sunshine of his smile to Bobby Laws. Mickey Withers leaves his dimples to Bobby Clarke. Loretta Greene hands down her shyness to Juanita Price. Betty Hamby Holder leaves to take up her domestic abilities. 88 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Leota Lovins wills her nice disposition to Mary Sumpter. Betty Jo Mast wills her shorthand book to Jo Ann Crisp. Betty Tinker leaves her position at the Avon Theater to Pinkie Hanks. Jimmie Baker leaves with a song in his heart. Ledford Austin bequeaths his dependability to Joanna Klutz. Smith Barlowe bequeaths his muscles to Milliard Underdown. Garland Benfield hands down his snowing ability to Jimmy Dingier. Betty Ballard leaves her place in the Glee Club to Betty Rhodes. Sally Bruce leaves her position as E ditor of the Mountaineer to the rising Senior with her journalistic ability. Robert Carlton wills his talent for baseball to Eddie Poteat. John Conway leaves his dislike for work to Joe Smith. Ben Eller bequeaths his love for athletics to Paul Beck. Carroll Richards leaves his daily naps in Eng- lish to whoever can get away with it. Monte Seehorn wills his football build to John Noll. Darrell Sigmon wills his freckles to Betty Crotts. Janet Frye bequeaths her musical talent to Mary Lib Scott. Christine Clark hands down her flawless com- plexion to Norma Bean. Jean Carol Gregg leaves her mischievous ways to Jan Melton. Joyce Jenkins hands down her love for a red- head to Diana Teague. Louise McCall wills her interest in school work to Margaret Ann Sherrill. Charles Smith bequeaths to Bill Bernhardt his love for outdoor life. Nelson Wall leaves his position as Band President to anyone capable of fulfilling it. Clifton Wilson leaves his collection of tardy excuses to Neal Withers. Stuart Yount wills his ability to sweet-talk Mr. Lentz into permission to go hunting to Bill Dickson. Veneta Turner wills to Mavis Smith her many blushes. Janette Winecoff leaves her position in the Color Guard to Billie Sue Prestwood. Mary Lib Craig bequeaths her curiosity to Reita Efird. Betty McGee leaves her friendliness to Judy Arrington. Evelyn Allen wills to Barbara Hunt her mul- titude of jokes and her sense of humor. Polly Anderson leaves her love for commer- cial studies to Gwen Thompson. Gay Chester bequeaths her cuteness to Ann Timanus. Ann Childers leaves her daydreams to Doro- thy Wall. Bob Winkler hands down his job as Cupid to Miss Angley. John Johnson wills his easy-going manner to Bob Holsclaw. 89 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Richard Kirby wills his love for a one and only to Laura Laxton. Fred McLean leaves his perfect attendance record to anyone in the Junior Class who can achieve it. Lewis McMillan leaves — at last. Bill Pierce bequeaths to Sidney Barlowe his job at the Dixie Home Store. Paul Riley wills his tenor voice to Bobby Suddreth. James Setser leaves his wise cracks to Jimmy Haymaker. Scottie Sue Davis hands down her quiet sin- cere ways to Genoise Tuttle. Evelyn Hood leaves her love for good times to Mary Hawkins. Janis Huntley wills her place as cheerleader to Barbara Foard. Barbara Madison bequeaths her domestic ability to Barbara Andrews. Marilyn McGimsey leaves her voice lessons to Vivian Jenkins. Barbara McNeil hands down her love for baseball to Carrie Wall. Mildred Messick wills her ability to get along with tcaciiers to Marilyn Hedrick. Nancy Pritchard leaves her goodness to Peggy Carswell. Joanne Suddreth bequeaths her cute clothes to Jewel Holsclaw. Harris Smith leaves his politeness to Earl Austin. Bill Tabb wills his photography equipment to Doug Tolbert. Howard Wall leaves to Bob Bradley his wide vocabulary. Edwin Manchester hands down his love for track to Joe Cook. Laura Moore leaves her good looks to Nancy Hood. Bernice Sipes bequeaths her good nature to Carolyn Barlow. Ruth Nelson wills her record collection to Diane Huntley. Carolyn Robbins leaves her many offices and activities to Carolyn Leftwich. Bobby Jean Thompson hands down her neat- ness to Alta Robinson. Elizabeth Winecoff leaves to Lee Una Wright her basketball uniform. Sara Ann Powell leaves her gift for gab to Mary Frances McGhee. Joanne Wilson leaves her admiration for Mr. Kaufman to her sister, Caroline. Molly Moretz wills her happy married life to Loretta Wilson. Linda Walsh bequeaths her expressive eyes to Judy Roberts. Elaine Verbyla wills her love for science to Reba Winkler. Gwyn Triplett leaves with John. In witness whereof this will has been drawn up without coercion or compulsion from fellow- students, entirely of our own volition, and here- to we set our hand to this on the first day of December, nineteen hundred and fifty. Ernestine Cottrell Bob Winkler 90 Congratulations from DAYVAULTS DRUG STORE Across from the Post Oflke — And just as reliable. Our Compliments and Best Wishes in all of your present and future undertakings. BANK OF LENOIR Serving you Since 1894 Compliments of LENOIR FUNERAL HOME Telephone 1400 LENOIR PAD PAPER COMPANY, INC. Excelsor Packing Pads — Cotton Batting Lenoir, North Carolina Compliments of VKjilH. t uA 4A NEWTON TRANSPORTATION CO., INC. Phone 1900 Lenoir, North Carolina 91 Compliments from ' CCMTCR TIICATCR BLOWING ROCK FURNITURE COMPANY Lenoir, North Carolina THE FASHION Sii arl Ladies and Misses Wear Lenoir, North Carolina PRICE ' S FLOOR COVERING COMPANY 321 West Avenue Lenoir, North Carolina CHEVROLET 4 SANDERS CHEVROLET COMPANY Sales and Service Lenoir, North Carolina EFIRD ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Make Our Stores Your Stores Lenoir, North Carolina 92 1 O 0 z 1 O ' i 1 FIDELITY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. L. E. Dimmette, President and Treasnrer 28 Years Serving Lenoir and Caldwell Co unty Fidelity Buildinc , • xt . i- ' Lenoir, North Carolina Phone 98 HIBRITEN CHAIR COMPANY, INCORPORATED Manufacturers Lenoir, North Carolina p. O. Box lY) Phone 384 LENOIR ICE FUEL COMPANY Ice — Coal — Fuel Oil Phone I 10 Lenoir, N ' Jrtii Carolina THE CORADA SHOP Women ' s Apparel Phone 174 Lenoir, North Carolina 1 30 West Ave. Compliments from A. P. COMPANY 93 Congratulations BARGER ASHE ROOFING COMPANY East Harper Avenue Phone 334 UNION NATIONAL BANK LENGIR, NORTH CAROLINA Congratulations and Best Wishes V. D. Guire, President L. A. Dysart, Cashier Joe J. Steele, Ass ' t Cashier Mrs. L. F. Snelling, Ass ' t Cashier Compliments of WALDENSIAN HOSIERY MILLS Lenoir, North Carolina TRIPLETT LUMBER COMPANY, INCORPORATED WHOLESALERS LUMBER AND LUMBER PRODUCTS Charlotte and Lenoir, North Carolina 94 FAIRFIELD CHAIR COMPANY Manufacturers Lenoir, North Carolina PENNEY ' S Quality Merchandise at Lowest Prices LENOIR WOOD FINISHING COMPANY Manufacturers of Lacquers — Stains — Fillers — Varnishes SMITHEY ' S Quality Groceries and Mekts It was a pleasure to do the photographs for this book. DAVID RUFTY Collins-Pridmore Studio ANNUAL STAFF The Bearcat Staff wishes to express its appreciation to the faculty members who have cooperated and smiled during interruptions, to the photographer who has given us so much of his time, and especially to our advertisers whose loyal support has made this book possible. 95 j jjij 4 0 j-vTWHOrJM I 4l t yi Y ■■i ' JJr £0 - -C jJ ' O- ' ,X j j «Ji 4 I ' Ar IS I ic Love. I eiv f 1 i . ,