Central High School - Snips and Cuts Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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■ : ■■■ . . ERNESTINE BENNETT Varsity Basketball (3, 4) ; Captain As a shy, little freshman Ernestine came to us, her rusty hair the plague of her life. Now, however, her hair is no longer a subject of embarrassment to her, but only one of her many attractions. On the hardwood floor she ' s a streak of greased lightning, and as an all-round athlete she ' s hard to beat. She possesses those qualities which endear her to both sexes. Good luck, Ernestine! May you see only life ' s sunny side. V Gle HENRY BELL BENOIT, J. B. Club (1 ) ; French Club (4) . Still water runs deep. ' JR. In this world of rush and hurry, we find very few people who go slowly along, taking life easily, but here is one who does. Those who know Henry will realize that he is a remarkably fine boy and will some day make a name for himself in the business world. He has as his motto, Beware of the women, and it has stood him in good stead more than once. We ' re sorry to lose you, Henry, but we ' re proud to send such a finished product to the business world. JOSEPH WESLEY BISHOP Joe Debating Club ( President (4) . ) Commercial Club (3, 4) ; Vice- Not over serious, not too frivolous, but a rare good fellow. In Joe we have a classmate of whom we justly may be proud. He has gained quite a rep. for himself in our commercial department. He knows how his work should be done and how to apply himself to it. Two main things make a successful business man — honesty and re- liability, and Joe has both. LL.

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ALICE MOFFIT BATTEN Associate Editor of Broadcaster (1); Dramatic Club (2); Glee Club (2) ; Dixie Club (3, 4) : President (3) ; Secretary (3); Secretary and Treasurer (4); Honor So- ciety (3, 4) ; Treasurer (4). In scholarship Alice is la creme de la creme, having never failed to lead our honor roll with all A ' s. Besides this, her unfailing good humor and sweet disposition have increased and are continuing to increase her host of admir- ers. The class of ' 28 expects great things from you, class- mate, for we have never seen a person more strongly eq uipped to face life ' s work than you. W. STEWART BEAUCHAMP F. F. F. Club (1); Girls ' High School Club (2. 3. 4) ; Wilsonian Literary Society (2. 3) : French Club (3. 4) : Secretary-Treasurer Old North State History Class (4). When Anita Loos wrote her famous book entitled Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, ' ' she certainly must have been thinking about Stewart. That lovely blond hair and those gray eyes are enough to down the most determined of woman-haters. Stewart has the friendliest smile you ever saw. perhaps that ' s why she has so many friends. Any- way, everybody knows and likes her. The gods were cer- tainly in a pleasant and generous mood when they gave you your qualities. Stewart. WILLIAM BELL Bill is junior partner in the firm of Sharpe t Bell. C. H. S. ' s foremost teacher-tamers. Bill is a likeable boy, admired by all his friends. If popularity determi ned success, he would be a leader among the suc- cessful. Though of a joyous nature. Bill has done well in his studies even unto W. P. ' s trig, which shows that there is plenty of dig in his nature. Here ' s to you. ' Bill. may you see only the silver lining of life! I I I I I | I I I I l

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DELIA PETTUS BLANKENSHIP Dete O. Henry Literary Society (1) ; Latin Club (4). It is sometimes hard to live up to high standards set by older brothers and sisters, so we feel that Delia entered Central with a job on her hands. Many a weary laborer has seen Delia as a bright and guiding light when the problem seemed too hard to solve or the translation simply impossible. She has proved herself a cheerful, helpful, lovable companion. THELMA BOYKIN Glee Club (2, 3) ( 4 ) ; Secretary (4) ; ' Fireside Club C Club (4). (3) ; K. C. Club — And she lived a life of song. You can ' t find anywhere a dearer and sweeter girl than Thelma. Whoever is able to call her friend is well- favored. Thelma leaves behind a memory not only of a lovable personality but also of a golden voice. There is a wonderful future awaiting you, Thelma. May you make your future as huge a success as your happy days in Central have proved to be. EVELYN BORDNER Dramatic Club (1) : Spanish Club (4) : Honor Society (3, 4) ; President (4) ; Student Assembly (3, 4). During her three years at Central Evelyn has made hosts of friends. By her kindness and amiability she has en- deared herself to her classmates: and by her scholastic ability she has scored a knock-out with her teachers. Evelyn is blessed not only with a lovely disposition and a wonderful intellect, but the gods, with a lavish hand, have endowed her with charm and beauty. Brains and beauty make a combination that will win Evelyn ' s way for her wherever she may go. % r