Central High School - Panther Yearbook (Goldsboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 33 of the 1950 volume:

DED CA T OA With fond admiration and appreciation for the many years of loyal service and Inspiration to the youth of Central High School District, we the class of 1950, do hereby dedicate this, the first issue of Highlights 0f Central to Mr. William M. Reinhardt our principal. Our school is comparable to a machine. Once, not too long ago, it was a comparatively small one with a relatively small Job to do, out within the past few years, decided changes have come about in the work this machine has to do. Central has definitely grown. This year five hundred fifty-eight stu- dents entered her portals. Our school has endeavored to meet the needs of its students. It will continue to do so as the years go by. To each of us this book should have the same significance. When our school ha3 become much greater and an almost unrecognizable institution, we shall have the memories of this year, memories that can never be erased ' be- cause of this book. A glance through these pages will keep our hearts aglow and our dreams ever cherished. We can never forget the Central High we knew Mr. G. E. Harris Biology, History, Senior Class Advisor, and Coach Miss M. V. Solice Science Mathematics Mrs.. L. C. Smith Third Grade First Grade Mrs. T. A. 3ranch Home Economics Vv Miss R. R. Mitchell Eighth Grade Mrs,. M. B. Smith Fourth Grade ANNIE ADAMS WILLIE MAE BAKFR 4-H Club, Student Physical Ed., Chorus Council, Dramatics, Dramatics. Chorus . GERTRUDE LEWIS 4-H Club, Chorus, Dramatics . GERTRUDE BEST Physical Ed., Chorus, Dramatics. - - - - — - GLADYS BEST 4-H Club, Chorus, Dramatics. I OLA BEST Club, Chorus, Dramatics. ' RUBY MOSFS Basketball, Chorus, Dramatics. RUBY SWINSON Basketball, Chorus, Dramatics. BUT, A LFWIS Handicraft, Chor n, Dramatics. RALPH WHITFIELD Basketball, Chorus, Dramatics. JESSAMINE CARROLL Handicra ft, Chorus. QUFEN JOHNSON Physical Ed., Chorus, Dramatics. EDNA WARD Handicraft, Chorus, Dramatics. ALETHEA WHITFIELD 1 CHub, Chorus; Dramatics. ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE, AND ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN MERELY PLAYERS. One bright morning in September, about four years ago, a starry-eyed group of youngsters decided that they would like to go on the stage. To the casual e ye of the observer, these youngsters seemed merely a group of ordinary girl sc and boys well dressed, reasonably good looking and badly frightened. But to the trained eyes of the dauntless and experienced explorers, these strangerss seemed distinct and widely separated individuals, each possessing aptitudes and talents, deficiencies and capabilities decidedly worth finding out. Gently attempting to dispel the fears of the strangers, the faculty bade them enter and spent the next few weeks attempting to gain their confidence and friendship. They succeeded after grea t difficulty in accomplishing this. During this year, our class officers were as follows: President, Gertrude Lewis; Secretary, Queen Johnson; Treasurer, Mr. Harris; Reporter, Ruby Moses. During the year, we presented a one-act play, entitled ‘ Who Murdered Who under the sponsorship of Mr. Greenville Harris. Our second y.ear we advanced to property managers. The routine of the class room was now familiar and we found studying easier than before. The Sophomore Class organization was as follows: President, Rosalie Smith; Secre- tary, Dorothy Hall; Treasurer, Mr. Harris; Reporter, Ruby Moses. The talents discovered the previous year were developing ranidly, and the exploring teachers found much to please them, but also much to displease them. Our hit for the school year was the one-act play entitled Rumors Wanted. Our next promotion put us in our Junior year. We had looked forward to this because being a Junior would make us feel that gradually our high school days were coming to a close. Our officers were as follows: President, Gertrude Lewis; Secretary, Annie Adams; Treasurer, Mr. Harris; Reporter, Ruby Moses. We were under the supervision of Mr. Harris, with Mrs. T. J. Ware as assistant. Our class chose as its class colors, blue and yellow; class flower sweet pea; class motto, Success Awaits at Labor’s Gate. As a class project ’ we sponsored a Baby Contest which was a great success. It was also during ’ this year that our class raised the most money in the school’s Lunch Room Pro- ject, for which we received a prize. The most outstanding event of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom, which proved to be quite a success, thanks to the ' untiring efforts of each Junior, in putting the work over. Finally, we reached the goal for which every Junior had been striving- that of Dignified Seniors. We feel as though we are kings and queens in shin- ing armour. We are striving to make this year the most Joyous and happiest ever. Our class officers are as follows: President, Gertrude Lewis; Secretarv Annie A dams; Treasurer, Mr. H arris; Reporter, Ruby Moses. Mr. Harris is still the pilot of our class and we believe that we would not have attained the sue cess that we have attained without his guiding hand. Already by reauest v ' e have presented our sophomore one-act play entitled Rumors Wanted at Central Hi and Pikeville Training School. The greatest event of our class thus far has been winning the prize for having raised the most money on the school’s Bus Drive Project. This bus is for the purpose of transporting ounlls extra-class activities- We have diligently labored four years and in accord with our SUCCESS AWAITS AT LABOR’S GATE, we have now achieved success. motto - Although It has never been publicly announced. It 1b generally known that we possess the remarkable power of projecting ourselves forward through the years Into any given time In which we are Interested. At this time being restless and weary with the chores of the day y we long for a change of scenery and time. Closing our eyes and relaxing a while, we venture years from now Into the library of a town. We find ourselves In the reference room of the mag- nlflclent new building. As we glance at the shelves, our eyes are attracted by a thin blue booh. Taking It down, we find the title Is Who ' s Who and Why? Glancing through Its pages, we aee- Annle Adams , as a matron In some college, having a hard time carrying out her rules, because she Is always breaking them herself. Willie Mae Baker In Paris, France, designing dresses for herself alone. Gladys Best, as a nurse In some state hospital with fifty patients to care for. They will worry her so badly until finally she will go crazy. Gertrude Best , as one of the most outstanding pianists In the world, with M amm y Spirit. Me To School One Day as her theme song. Iola Best , a beautician In Concord, Maine, burning up some young Lady ' 85 Charlie Best. as a railway clerk with his business alljtorn up. Thelma Colev. as a nurse, yet afraid of dead people. Jessamine Carroll , as one of the best dressed women In the world, wearing many different types of furs. Valethea Davis , the ugliest movie stair In Hollywood with beautiful hair styles. Dorothy Hall , as a dress designer In Seine, France, designing short clothes for tall people. Margaret Horner , a dress designer In California, making more money as a comedian than as a dress designer. Queen Johnson , as a private nurse for the DuPont family — giving black pills for the headache. M . , James Kornegay . a pharmacist, mixing medicines to cure the sick, but killing Instead. „ . , . . . , Eula Lewi . a waitress In a hotel, unable to set a table. Gertrude Lewis , as a teacher In Africa, throwing children In all directions. Ethil Martin, as a nurse In Hollywood, pacing from room to room. Ruby Moses , not knowing any music, yet directing a hillbilly chorus. Lucille Sutton , a soft-hearted elementary teacher with tears In her eyes, because she 11 never learn how to keep her pupils quiet. Ruby Swinson. as a science teacher, yet afraid of all insects. Marlon Smith , a radio technician in Tokyo, Japan,  repacrlng no one ' s radio but his own. , . , Alethea Whitfield , as one of the most prominent business women In the world. She still has no companion. Ralph Whitfield, a mallcarrler, running everybody s business bu t his own. Edna Ward , as a dress designer In Utah. She has almost decided to return to the farm. [1 ' zrnzzzrxu ' TZZ£Z£S.7jrzss rrr WILL We the class of 1950 being about to leave this sphere, in full possession of a sound mind, memory and understanding, do make and publish this our. last will andtes tament , hereby revoking and making void all former wills by us at anv time heretofore made. As to such estate as it has pleased the fates and our own strong arras to give us, we do dispose of the sarae as follows: We give and bequeath to out principal. Mr. William Reinhardt, rest— ful nights and peaceful dreams. Dorothv Hall leaves her height to Harrison Barnes. Ethel Martin wills her charming personality to Tina Fdwards. Valetha Davis wills her fancy hair-do to Mary Francis Jackson. Lucille Sutton wills her dramatic ability to Margaret Becton. Willie Mae Baker wills her dancing ability to Carrie Ann Best. Eula Mae Lewis bequeaths her quietness to Nancy Barnes. Gladys Best wills her chatter to Anna Grace Summers. Edna Ward leaves her good behavior to Letha Mae Thompson. Gertrude Lewis bequeaths her executive ability to James Hunter. Ruby Swtnson wills her neatness to Carrie Ward. Gertrude Best leaves her musical ability to Margaret Durham. I ola Best bequeaths her stream lined figure to Delois Lewis. Annie Belle Adams leaves her poise to David Best. Marion Smith wills his popularity to Alonzo Swlnson. James Kornegay bequeaths his huge appetite to Charles Thompson. RalDh Whitfield wills his dancing and singing ability to Earl Summers. Queen V. Johnson wills her dignity and glamorous smiles to Christine Ward . Ruby Moses leaves her singing ability to Lois Sutton. To Clifton McLaurin Jessamine Carroll wills her penmanship. Charlie Best leaves his restlessness to Willard Matthews. Thelma Coley wills her make-up kit to Martha Baker. Aletha Whitfield wills her business ability to William Waters. Margaret Horner wills her lunch box to Lila B. Williams. «nnnnHK Annie Summers; V.Pres . , Bessie Pres TENTH GRADE - Class Officers: McLaurin; Sec., V illie E. Adams; Ass ' t. Sec., Delores Lewis; Treas., Alee Best; Reporters, Harrison Barnes and Milford Best. Teacher - Miss V. L. Soliee ELEVENTH GRADE - Class Officers: Tina Edwards; Sec., Carrie Ward; President, Nancy 3arnes; V.Pres., Treas., Luvenia Best. Teacher - Mrs. T. A. Branch EIGHTH GRADF - Class Officers: Pres., Ruth Best; V.Pres., Margaret Taylor; Sec., Hattie Durham; Asst. Sec., Etta Joyner; Treas., William Lewis. Teacher - Miss R. R. Mitchell NINTH GRADE - Class Officers: Pres., Helen Buckram; V.Pres., Annie J. Smith; Sec., Miry Ann Best; Asst. Sec., Lucinda Howell; Treas., John 0. Lewis. _ , „ _ _ Teacher - Mrs. T. J..Wnre mnuMBH zz. Student Council 4-H Club SEVENTH GRADE - Class Officers: Pres., Mary Thompson; V.Pres., Lynwood Jackson; Sec., Shirley Best; Asst. Sec., Aaron Thompson; Tres., Nathaniel Best. m Teacher - Mrs. C. T. Gibson I l _ : SIXTH fe SEVENTH GRADES - Class Officers: Pres., Theresa Smith; V.Pres., Linwood Bell; Sec. Leonard Spruill; Tre s., Joe Kornegay; Chairman Program Committee, Catherine Coley. Teacher - Mr. W. L. Baker FIFTH GRADE - Class Officers: Pres., Anna Rose Lyons; V.Pres., Addi Bell Best: Sec., Vernell Jackson; Asst. Sec., Elizabeth Lewis. Teacher - Miss V. F. Foster SIXTH GRADE - Class Officers: Pres. James Buckrham; V.Pres., Melvin Thompson; Sec., Beatrice Body; Asst. Sec., F irnistine Best; Treas., Salla Uzzell . „ , _ T T . . Teacher - F. L. Larkin lllflllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliiiiiiii ' = -C j LL 22 . V = 1 ft FOURTH GRADE - Class Officers: Pres., Johnnie B. Atkinson; V.Pres., James Best, Jr.; Sec., Velma A. Best; Asst. Sec., Lois Jones; Reporters, Mildred Jones and Estelle Hinson. Teacher - Mrs. M. B. Smith f — s A If L FOURTH GRADF - Class Officers: Pres., Helen Cox; V.Pres., Verna Battle; Sec., Lena Davis; Asst. Sec., Carolyn Parks; Trens., James Cox. Teacher - Miss B. V. Washington THIRD GRADF - Class Officers: Pres., Bobby xjVjPres., Barbara Jean Waters; Sec., Mary Bryant; Asst Sec , Iva Dell lobbs Treas. jean waters; bee., j one s nnd Charles Braswell. James Davis; Reporters, James Tp . phf . r _ M rs. I,. C. Srn f.h THIRD GRADF - Class Officers: Pres., Coley; Asst. Sec., Christine Simmons Audrey Atkinson; Sec., Hilda B. ; Reporter, Flinwood Croom. Teracher - Mrs. A. G. Thornton FIRST SECOND GRADES - Class Officers: Pres., James Rowe; VYPres., F?ra Jackson; Sec., Minnie Waters; Asst. Sec., Julia Joyner; Tre s., Leon R. Rodgers. Teacher Miss M Best SFCOND GRADF - Class Officers: Pres., Milton Rogers; V. Pres., Rosa L. Baker; Sec., Delois Spruill; Asst. Sec., . hristine outton. Teacher - Miss B. F. Hines CHEERING 3 WAD FIRST GRADE - Class Officers: Pres., Wesley Henderson; V.Pres., Jimmy Lee Hall; Sec.. ’Jelha Oreta Smith; Asst. Sec., Doris Lirie Kornegay. Teacher - Mrs. J. S. Stroud % SHACK BAR ..Milk Shakes.. SHERBET pops Hot Does Ice cream 33 o West Tine 5 tr T. L Larkin, prop. e f o 0 0 c fURNlTURE - RU6S Stov£S- Rad os 8- 21 N.OsnterSl. PJfOTLS ' 1499 Me pzULCMrf MAC GREGOR-GOLlwm cuUdina Spoil £quLp fre7v£ Music Sports m. 202-20 4 E WALNUT ST. ' P ZOlie 1936 Holloway’s Bar-B-q Cape We SpeccaLcfe w— Southern Style. pit Co oM BaR-B ' Q 213 . 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