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

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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

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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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F. F. Slingers RUBY LEE BOSTIC Commercial Club (1, 2, 3). Ruby smiles away her playtime. Although she is not overly fond of books, she makes up for this shortcoming in other activities. Ruby has more friends than there are flivvers in the Old North State and every one of them is tried and true. You could travel many a mile and never meet such a jewel as our Ruby. k k k EDITH SARAH BOYLES Club (1) ; G. H. S. C; Entre Nous I j Paint k As soon as Edith entered the doors of Central she made many friends among the students as well as the teachers. She has a personality all her own. and this alone will win her many successes. She is a loyal and sincere friend, and everyone who knows her loves her. Last, but not least of mm } I % her most outstanding traits is her excellent mentality. LEWIS C C Club (4) BRATTON Curly Math Club (3, 4). As blithe a man as you could see Lewis of the smiling eyes and wavy hair is a valued friend. With his quiet assistance he supports all activi- ties. His ability as a musician is a delight to all who hear him. His easy assurance in the presence of the fair ones is a subject for wonder and envy among his less Strive for the heights, Curly ! fortunate brothers. We ' ll back you. U 14