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

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1953 volume:

a ' C H RIn OF SEPTEMBER 3 First day 12 Rocky Mount 15-18 Senior pictures 19 Tech 23 Back-to-School PTA 29 SNIPS AND CUTS subscription campaign 30 First Student Assembly program OCTOBER 1,2,3 Central HiLarities 4 Salisbury 7 Honor Society Assembly 8,9 Junior and sophomore pictures 10 Gastonia 14 Election of sophomore officers 16,17,18 JUNIOR MISS 25 Fall Frolic 28 Mixed Chorus assembly program NOVEMBER 1 Burlington 6 Reynolds 11 College Day 13,14,15 WE SHOOK THE FAMILY TREE 19 Business-Education Day 21 Harding 24 Playoff, Reynolds 27-28 Thanksgiving holidays DECEMBER 8 SNIPS AND CUTS subscription campaign 11,12,13 CHARLEY ' S AUNT 14 Chorus Concert 18 Christmas Assembly 19 Christmas Dance 20 Holidays JANUARY 4 Holidays 5 School opening 6 Myers Park 9 Liquid Air program 10 Asheville 15 Student Assembly elections 16 Greensboro 17 Sophomore Dance 19 Preaching Mission assembly 23 High Point 24 Football banquet f EVERTS JANUARY 26 Beginning of second semester 30 Harding FEBRUARY 5 Air Defense Filter Center program 6 Reynolds 9 Election of King and Queen of Hearts 10 Tech 14 Sadie Hawkins Dance 19,20,21 THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD 27 Burlington MARCH 3 4 5 6 10 12 13 20 24 25,26,27 29 APRIL 2 Easter assembly 3-6 Spring holidays 11 City-County Track Meet 13, 14 Visitation by Southern Association representatives 16, 17 Key Klub Kapers 18 APRIL IN PARIS 23,24, 25 One Act Plays 30 Student Council elections MAY 1 Tennis—Myers Park 4 Senior Banquet 5 Band Concert 7 SNIPS AND CUTS 8 State Track Meet—Chapel Hill 13 Honors and Awards Day 16 Junior-Senior Dance 16 Queen City Relays 19 Baseball—Harding 27-29 Exams 31 Baccalaureate JUNE 2 Commencement Band concert D. E. Fashion Show Faculty auction Faculty basketball game Honor Society assembly State Basketball Tournament Lucky Day Dance Sock Hop Career Day CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE First baseball game 1953 March 1953 Sun. Mon. Tue. VW. Thu. Fri. Sat. 1 2 © @ ( 5 ) 7 5 9 11 © © 14 15 16 17 13 19 so 21 22 23 (24) H) 125 © 30 31 ■■ ' .. O y e£ xw Le £u-t J J-fayuM t -i -£- l -t e. l vct o •p-£ ' £ j J ' ' - ±Am - Uf k £ u orf „ V • %f“ y (£jU y AJuaio ' Jf -a. Ua W ! fl. , jLr ACt, ' htA)-e. JfcCUX ySW y y Hr VU 1 ; A l ' K iZ yy JUJlf l ' yYij iuy j . 7 t 6 7 ' f-ty JUo iy c oQ j JRjl. u_ r yh aj OLi j yy£ 4u£ (xM. j y jLoioiu l ) n ) (jjt jLcJI ruu_ £A J -CL e tykx. yQyy. Y s ( . y SHLk va ,.£Lcrt V) diccj ( jiyJC ' s 3XLuj Jfect a -3 J o iW Uo A y ' - c Y a Ha w. : . — b I I v ’ -r -ur (jJ av£L v y -,. , J w . A ' J v f S : P l c H3- -• . 4 . x cr v ■ Edited By PENNY SMITH f Managed By FRANCES BARKER JGt yy JLJ Presented By THE SENIOR CLASS fr, 2 vzJ? aLi L -J ' v axJ “ C-‘ . S 7 — ctJ 0-4 jeJjujZ f xX- 6L ±0 JtJ-t- 2 . u-c 4-+s v _jCLZ 2 aS. ? fCjt-A dS s - — ' m ZZ LstS -Cy - 0 Z A cxJ . FORELJUORD For the past three years we have been building a chain that binds us to Central. The strength of that chain lies in its links - molded from knowledge, ex¬ perience, understanding, and spirit. UUe know that ‘ % V v. i these strong links are only the first of a great number that will help us form the chain of life. Y UUe, the Senior Class of 1953, present to you our chain of memories. DEDICRTIOn Serving without praise—behind the scenes or in the spot¬ light, presenting knowledge with clarity and conciseness, supporting C entral with lovaltv and spirit—all of these are strong and beautiful links in any life ' s chain. We dedicate this volume of the Snips and Cuts to a woman who has forced the chain of her life out of just such materials— O Miss C atherine Clegg. Dr. E. H. Garinger Superintendent of Schools Mr. John Otts Principal Mr. William Anderson Assistant Principal Miss Marion Fraser Dean of Girls Mrs. Helen Lawrence Mimeographer r d m n i s t Mrs. Walter W. Smith Registrar Mrs. J. B. Kuykendall, [r. T reasurer Miss Betty Cunningham Secretary R R T I 0 n F R C Miss Nancy Abell B.S. Typing, Bookkeeping Mrs. Virginia Agnew A. B., M.A. English Mr. William Ball B. S, M.S. Physical Education Mr. Gilbert Ballance A.B., M.Ed. English Miss Mary Balle A. B., M.S. English, Orientation Mr. Claude Bell B. S., M.Ed. Industrial Arts Miss Miriam Blair A.B.. B.S. Distributive Education Miss Hosannah Blair A.B., B.S. in L.S. Library Miss Mildred Bradley B.S. Physical Education Page Eight U L T Mrs. Bettye Breedlove A.B. Assistant Librarian Miss Elizabeth Brice A.B. English, Orientation Miss Catherine Clegg A.B., M.A. Latin, Orientation Mr. Robert Doster B.S. in Educ., M.A. Diversified Occupations . Co-ordinator Mr. Irving Edelman A.B., M.A. Modern History Physical Education Mr. W. E. Ellis A.B. American History Driver Education Miss Cornelia Fore A.B., M.A. American History Miss Sarah Foster A.B., M.A. Spanish, Orientation Miss Peggy Funderburk A.B.. M.Ed. Biology Page Nine c F R ;Q. QCX JuAxr, : - i %; . t ' Mr iW um i him Mrs. Dorothy Gregory B.S. in H.E. Clothing, Pre-Nursing Child Care Mr. Bristow Hardin, Jr. A.B., M.F.A. Dramatics, Public Speaking Mr. Frank Harton B.S. Senior Science, Physics Orientation Miss Louise Hutchison A.B. Algebra f Mr. Charles KirbyVJr. A.B. Algebra, Plane Geometry Orientation Miss Helen MacManus A.B. English Mr. Henry Madden A.B. English, Modern History Physical Education Mrs. Fannie Masten A.B., M.A. Family Living, Counselor Miss Barbarah McDonald A.B. English, Counselor Page Ten U L T Y Miss Clyde McLeod A.B., M.A. English, Journalism Creative Writing Mr. Samuel Millette LL.B. Commercial Law Miss Ruth Moser B.S. Chemistry, Biology Mr. Paul Neal A.B., M.A. Psychology, Public Speaking English, Counselor Mr. Donald Newman A.B. Consumer Mathematics American History Orientation Miss Cora Odom A.B. Shorthand, Office Practice Mr. Leslie Outterson B.S.Ed., M.Ed. Modern History Mrs. Rosemary Overton B.M., M.M. Mixed Chorus Miss Lillian Parks A.B., M.A. English Page Eleven F R C Mrs. Rena Cole Parks A. B., M.A. Modern History Mr. Ernest Privette B. S., M.A. T yping, Shorthand Miss Elizabeth Raney A.B. French Miss Marian Reed A.B., M.A. American History Orientation, Counselor Miss Philecta Reinhardt B.S., M.A. English Miss Janet Robinson A.B. Bible Miss Frances Ryan B.S., M.A. Foods, Home Arts for Boys Mr. Edward Sanders A.B.. M.A. American History Modern Problems Co-ordinator of Athletics Mr. George Sawyer B.S., M.A. Biology Page Tu elre U L T Mr. Karl Sawyer B.S., M.A. Solid Geometry Trigonometry, Algebra College Algebra Mrs. Charlotte Scappucci B.S., M.S. Biology, Special Science Mr. Kenneth Sinclair B.S. Industrial Arts, Algebra Mr. Jack Stern A.B., M.A. Theory, Orchestra, Band Miss Clara Timmons A.B., M.Ed. Typing, Orientation Miss Jean Von Canon A.B. English Miss Anne Wall B.F.A., M.F.A. Art Mrs. Lois Whitacre Geometry Miss Sarah Wilcox A.B., M.Ed. Biology, Psychology Orientation, Counselor Page Thirteen j w y f ■ r Ar ' J r a mfr i?v 1 m Jhe pirAi [ink in our chain id L CLASSES We come as lowly sophomores, Gazing with respect At Central’s stately buildings, Stalwart and erect. BOOK - ry jr fir- V%Y Jb ' -1 Some fear and much confusion This first exciting year. We settle down and one by one . r Our qualms all disappear. — The days speed by before us; s r n we realize That we are mighty juniors, Powerful and wise. ST We feel a sense of purpose; Our confidence is strong. We walk the halls of Central Feeling that we belong. Our senior year is finished— Filled with work and fun. Now friends must part, well knowing That life has just begun. ONE ' t , ■ c A,r _ _ 7 sC IS of L- rr V7 , SX S! ' jit y Si j yy ' 7 jr J V ' fH 1 � V p gl N IjBHH B .a : ZLf ,. Jr |; Igfk’ jf ' Left to right-. Emery Dick, Slade, Kurt Left to right: Jimmy, Bobby, Bill, Lawrence OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Dick Buckey President Bill Brandon ... - President Slade Joyner Vice-President Bobby Penny Vice-President Emery McDonough Secretary Jimmy Martin Secretary Kurt Conner Treasurer Lawrence Conder Treasurer : f- ' r ;v k « 4 h + ■ ' ■ : f- - ji A ' f ) ■H n mam lr }ohnsie Catherine Abernethy Nancy Anne Agnew William Stuart Alexander William Raymond Alford Leonard Rosco Aliff Betty Ann Allen Johnny Franklin Allen Sue Allen John Thomas Anderson Richard Lee Angstadt James McIlwaine Archer, III Sylvia Anita Armstrong Joan Carter Ashcraft Larry Hugh Austin Patricia Eugenia Austin Lloyd Wayne Bailey Carolyn Morgan Ballard Virginia 13ell Barber Most Likely To Succeed Sylvia Fox Frank Schrimsher Frances Lee Barker Dina Gail Battle William Sydney Beam Dorothy Blanche Beatty James Tulley Michael Beatty David Brevard Beaver June Ellen Beaver Barbara Louise Beck Frank Augustus Bennett Frank Christian Bernhardt Lewis David Berryhill William Scott Berryhill Mercer Jefferson Blankenship, Jr. 1 Iarriet McFadden Bobbitt George Glynn Bolch, |r. Betty Boyst Barbara Ann Bradley William Thomas Brandon Virginia Lee Brewer Martha Patricia Bright Page Nineteen Elizabeth Rachel Brinkhoff Marshall Kelly Britt Jean Brooks Horace Ossie Broome George Trescot Brown Maharona Allen Bryant Anita Louise Bubb Richard Daniel Buckey Audrey Louise Euffkin Bill Gerald Bullard Nancy Ruth Bunn Mary Lee Burdell Marvin William Burke |ohn Edward Burley Roy Pearson Burris James Corrie Cain Carolyn Jean Caldwell Patricia Annette Campbell Q CmjJ oj ' Vv-C 1 -e-Vs G« v UBoJ C)lJIf oI0 oJLQ. JCSmk_sl� . ir iL- oaxJ Most Pofulc ■ Xmj jACKIE p URR JUa SL X JLp MERY McDonough J t©N V J vULilDr v A aa. v • ( ) lor A XCii £mJi W r ca XUU- Lo XUX x«a J yCj-HivJL q� - 4 j cmJU yV-ejLv CAJlslvmlajiM . ■ ' 1 ' uJlA. cvC� _a.. I Ial Lochridge Carnes Mary Anne Carpenter Harley Floyd Carriker, Jr. Dora Eligenia Carter Elizabeth Jean Carter Joanne Elizabeth Carter Mitzi Emiline Carter Tommy Lee Cassady Norman Allison Chamberlain Jo Anne Chavis Nancy Garrison Cheek Sarah Ellen Childers James Ernest Clayton Elma Lee Cole Lawrence Davis Conder Klirt Ricky Conner Zoie Lee Cook Edwin Bruce Cooper Parasceve Ernestine Copses Nancy Carolyn Corzine Page Twenty-one Charles William Cox, Jr. Paul E. Craft, Jr. Shirley Anne Crane Jayne Douglas Creech Thomas Edward Crowell Jean LaRue Cruse Harry Belk Curlee, Jr. Robert Britt Curtis Constantine Harry Dallas Peggy Lambeth Daniel Barbara Claire Daughtridge Lillian Ainsley Davenport Diana Morris Davie Barbara Evelyn Davis Mary Lou Davis Nancy Ann Davis Rebecca Witherspoon Deal John Barclay DeCoursey, III Unsung Hero and Heroine Adele I Iac.ood Slade Joyner 3 cron 1 . L. ENIO Barbara Ann Dellinger Charles Wesley Digh Carolyn Ann Dixson Joan Elizabeth Dobbins Dolores Dollar Shirley Deane Dorsey 1 Iarriette Emily Duncan Evelyn Dean Dunn Barbara Edwards William Stacy Erhart Etta Jo Ann Evans Mary Virginia Farr Vann Jackson Faulk Margaret Ann Feeney Ralph Everett Ferguson, Jr. Shirley Marie Ferrell (eannette Elizabeth Finger Donna Rlith Foard Robert Lee Foster Sylvia Anne Fox Page Twenty-three Carole Gayle Frank Patricia Lee Freel I Iarriet Jane Frith Sara Lou Fulbright I dward Ashley Funderburke Joyce Ann Funderburke Jackie Marie Furr William Henry Gallier Jerry Evans Garmon June Clara Geaslen Everett Wayne Gentry Michael Edward Gheesling Jacqueline Lee Gilbert Margaret Louise Gilbert Nancy Curtis Gilchrist Joan Gillis Mary Dolores Goodwin Virginia Austin Gordon Best Looking Jayne Creech Dickie Mattison Donald DeArmon Grey Margaret Suzanne Greenwood Ronald Reid Gray Eleanor Welch Griffin Frank Davis Griffin Harry Leigh Griffin Carolyn Adalia Griffith Florence Louise Griffith Adele Dunbar FHgood Warner Leander Hall, Jr. Patricia Ann Hammond Joseph Lamar Hardegree Major Best Harding | Andrew LIenry Harper, Jr. Ellen Patricia 1 Iarwood Betsy Ann Haskin Ronnie Lavon Havner Clifton Womble Heffner, Jr. j Lelia Carolyn Heffner | Shirley Anne LIenderson Page Twenty-five I In i n Ruth Hendrix James I human I Ie.ndrix Joseph Bradley IIenrv Sii i i a C ' aroi I Ienson Peocy Lou I Ierrin ( .eori.ia Lee I Ik kn Allen Hildreth Rea I Iinson, Jr. Judith Abigail Hobbs Stanley Luther IIoki Bi n y Ki mi I lot brook Richard Orr I lot brook I III M AS II Bill I I III! Dl II Patricia Lee Hoover C a in i yn Jean I Ion Monty Bryan Horne Bobby O ' Brien Howard C hari i s I lowi 11 Shirley Ann Huddleston Lillian Ann Hudson Jackson Gregory Hudspeth Lois Elaine Hlidspeth Nancy Carolyn IIuneycutt Roy Le Grande I Iunter Vernon Ross Hunter Jo Anne LIlirt Mary Sandra Hutchins William Wendell Janes Betty Jane Johnson I homas Hubert Johnson Fredrick Ross Johnston Janie Gay Jones Dicky Jordan Gerald Cleveland Jordon, |r. Slade Eugene Joyner Monica Cooper Justice Nancy Davis Keller Joe Parks Kerns Page Twenty-seven Gladys Kaheen Kerr Marilyn Ann Kester Carolyn Ann Kiker Clyde David Kiker Mary Joyce Killough Betty Ruth Kinard Mary Alice King Joseph Edwin King Jeannine Lee Kingry Janice Frances Kirby Nancy Carolyn Kiser James William Knauff Ann Elizabeth Knight |ean Cooper Knight Samuel Harvey Kunkle William Dennis Lawing Sarah Elizabeth I eak Joline Anne Letchwortii Best All-Around Penny Smith Buck Griffin ENIO Carole Ann Lineberger Robert Eugene Little Geddie Marshall Loflin 1 Ienry Clyde Lomax, III Shirley Mae Long Betty Jane Lord Colleen Hannon Lott Alfred Burton Mackey, Jr. Norma Rhina Madalia Elizabeth Jeanette Mann Addison Berkeley Martin Benny Thyne Martin Elizabeth Martin James Edwin Martin, Jr. Morgan Turlington Massey Edna Carson Mason Sara Kay Masterson Eddie Dyson Matthews Robert Martin Matthews Richard Crawford Mattison Page Twenty nine Catharine Hornsby May Robert Charles McClain Kermit Charles McClure Rebecca Doll McCord Elsie Ann McCullough Patricia Louise McDonald ■ Stafford Emery McDonough Betty Lucille McIntyre Shirley Anne McIntyre Patricia LIonora McKeon Lavinia Helen McMichael Flora Elaine McSwain � . i |ohn Robert McWaters Clyde Leroy Meares Marian Dean Melvin Rufus A. Mills Sally Jane Mitchell John Ormand Molter Marilyn Lee Mondy Florence Rochelle Montaglie Peggy |ean Moore Nancy Virginia Morgan Betty Ruth Morris Mildred Gregg Morris Nancy Lou Morrison James Allen Morton Leah Frances Morton Donald Alfred Moss Harry Moody Nabors Annette Harrison Niven Billie Mae Oakley Margaret Jeanne Orders Harry Tracy Orr David Leslie Outterson Billie Carol Overby Julia Ann Pack Patsy Ellen Palmer Joanna Pete Pappas Page Thirty-one Joel Ray Parker William L. Parker Mary Jane Parnell Charles Ray Patterson I Ielen Andrews Patterson John Howard Payne Betty Ellen Pearson Robert Lynn Penny Louise Pharr Mary Ann Phillips Edmond Joseph Pierczynski Katherine George Plumides Claude Armstrong Plumlee, Jr. Albert Edgar Pohland I Iarry Emmett Poovey Oscar Earl Pope, Jr. James Robert Porter Banks Reid Presson, Jr. Most Athletic Colleen Lott Pete Burris ENIO Eva Mae Price Theodora Psomadakis Zoe Psomadakis |erry Ross Puckett |ustine Clara Quinn )ames Franklin Ramsey, Jr. Paul McCreary Ransom Bobby Jones Rape William Thomas Ray Sue Harmon Rayfield Elvira Franklin Reames James Richard Regehr Parks LeMonde Reinhardt Heriot E. Rembert Jacland Frank ReVille Ruth Dale Reynolds Janet Rhodes Mary Frances Rich Hilda Ruth Richards Barbara Elaine Richardson Pafie Thirty-three John Barron Roberts Ted Seldon Roberts Lillie Mae Robinson Louella Robinson Ann Gay Rogers Russell Junius Rogers, Jr. Sue Carolyn Russell Patricia Joyce Rutledge Brunson Martin Salley, Jr. Carolyn Ray Sanders Joe Wyman Sandifer, Jr. Martha Ann Satterfield Biggest Heart Breakers Vee Copses Bob Shaw Frank Lodwick Schrimsher Virgil Thomas Schrimsher Mary Esther Seay Robert John Shaw James Richard Shlie Ira William Sigmon Pauline Felix Simpson Charles Rhyne Skidmore Carolyn Jean Smith Clarisse Eliese Smith 1 Ioward Smith |ane Frances Smith Miriam Frances Smith Rosa Lee Smith Sidney Theodore Smith Donna Lee Snyder George Alvin Solada Jane Wyant Spargo Charles Raymond Stancil, Jr. Eleanor Grace Stanley Martha Diane Steele Helen Catherine Stephens Karolen Byrum Stephens Barbara Joan Stockton Doris Josephine Stockton Leonard Strause Pave Thirty-five Elsie Anne Stuart Jane Marlene Sullivan Sarah Eva Summerlin Nancy Jo Svoboda Henry Joe Taylor Mary Joyce Taylor Nora Ann Taylor Evelyn Marie Teeter Joan Kim Templeton Larry David Thames Carolyn Gay Thomas James Garland Thomas Arthur T sangarides Frank Blair Turner Myrtle Colleen Vann Daniel A. Vogel, Jr. |o Ann Wagoner Barbara Elizabeth Walker Best Dressed Virginia Gordon Bill Erhart HhhhBHHHH Daniel Vance Walker Marilyn Ray Wall Charles Aubrey Wallace Ruth Marie Walters James Granbery Ward Sylvia Lynn Washam Sally Gilbert Watkins Martha Joanne Watts Helen Patricia Wayne James Raymond Wertz Alice Fay Westbrook James Frank White, III Durward Garland Whitfield, III Sylvia Anne Whitley Charles Williams Grace Carolyn Williams Samuel Sykes Williams ■- ■ 1 . Joseph Michael Wilson Patricia Ann Wilson Donald Morris Wimbish Page Thirty-seven Emily Faye Winchester Shirley Mae Windell Clara Wingate Woods Nancy Gale Wooten I Ielga Preston Wrenn Shirley Jean Wright Jimmy Eugene Yandle Betty Ann Yoos Margaret Louise Young Ray Everett Young Most Friendly Millie Morris Tom Ray JUniOR CLASS Left to right: Diana, Mary Ran, Alton, Mitzi Left to right: Guy, Anita, Bobby, Ed OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Alton Widenhouse President Ed Myers President Mary Ran Norton Vice-President Guy Soule Vice-President Diana Carpenter Secretary Anita Ledbetter Secretary Mitzi Minor T reasnrer Bobby Gregg T reasnrer Ellen Abernathy Bf.tte Adams Mary Alexander Mary Em Ai exander Bill Allen James Ali en Iames Ai i ison Judy Anderson Mike Andrews S m ndrews Sylvia Arnold Nancy Aughtry Darrall Avery Charles Baker John Ballard Mary Sue Banks Anne Barnes Betty Barnes Jake Barnhardt (Aii Barrier Jimmy Barrier Fred Barwig Marie Beatty Sarah Beck Eari Beckham I Iilda Beckham Pegcy Bedsol Lew Beman Carol Benneit Bobby Benton Charles Berry Edwin Berryhill Jeanette Berryhill Paul Biles Betty Jo Bishop Ruth Black Sarah Lynn Black Albert Bobbit Jimmy Boone Betty Bowers Charles Bowles James Boyce Carolyn Brakefield Victor Brawly Joe Broadway Karol Broadwell Nancy Brooks Charles Brown Jimmy Brown Raeford Brown Ronnie Brown Ruth Brown Donald Bryon Mary Glenn Bunn Alma Burton Fran k Busby Carolyn Byrum Billy Cahoon Sidney Caldwell Dottie Cammer Jack Campbell Diana Carpenter Maxine Carpenter Bill Carricker Shirley Carswell Freddie Castles Dale Cato Al Cauble Agnes Caudle John Christman Kenneth Chavers Barry Clark Robert Clark Danny Cole Bobby Cook Jimmy Cook Donald Cooke Jean Crawford Gail Christopher Wayne Crockett I Iarold Cullingford Johnny Culp Charles Cunningham Joan Dalton Lois Dempsey Ellouise Diggle Anne Disher Robert Dodge Becky Drake Stella Dross Sylvia Dunn Peggy Eaves Cordon Edwards Gene Efird Bobby Ellis Clayton Eubanks | llNE EuDY Linsy Farris l 3 at Faulkner I Jarry Ferguson Sonny Ferriott Mary Jane Fiddler Ann Finger Jeanie Flowers Lynn Foard Charles Fodel Millie Fogel Jimmy Forrest Jean Fort Larry Fowler Frank Fraizer Ann Frantz Bob Frerking Linda Garmon Jerry Gaudett Dick Gilland Jack Gillis Mary Ellen Goines Mary Jo Graham Nancy Grayson Bobby Gregg Bobby Gregory Sue Griffin Conrad Grimes Glenna Grogg Nancy Gruber Frances Gurley Patsy Hagood Jane Hammond Beverly Harkey Ralph Harkey Grady Harmon Donald Harris Mary Harrison Curtis Hart Jackie Hart Wayne Hart Nancy Hartis Patsy Hartsell Nancy Haskin Tom Hasty Carolyn Helms Jack Helms Laverne Helms Norman Hexemer Martin Hill Ann Ruth Hinson Ann Hobbs Bonson Hobson Jane Hoke Miriam Holder John Hondros Freddie J Ioward Blake Howie Ferne Huddleston 1 Betty Jean Hull Jean Humphreys Bill Huntley Tommy Hurt Steve Ingram Wade Ison Neil Jones Ralph Jones I Iarry Joyner Libby Kearnes Nancy Karnes John Keller Pat Ketchie Carolyn Keziah Stokes Keziah Edwin King Jean King Richard Kirkland Joe Kirkly Anne Kirkpatrick Sylvia Kiser Kathleen Kisler Derek Knell Marie Lackey Becky Lampley Carol Lassiter Anita Ledbetter |erry Ledwell Nellie Leventis Jimmy Lifsey Doy Lim Tommy Lindsay Sandra Lineberger Barney Lisk Gary Lutteral Joe Lutz Cary Lyerly Margie Malone Anne Marshall Daphne Martin William Mason Charles Mateer Buddy Matthews Barbara Ann McC. Barbara McCall Bill McCall Carolyn McCall Joan McCall Carson McClain Shirley McClanahan Marcia McCord Shirlene McGill Barbara McIntyre 1 Ierbert McKinnell Pat McLellan Sarah McWhirter |ennie Margaret Meadow Patsy Medlin John Merriet Gayle Miller Judy Miller Bradford Mills Carolyn Minogue Mitzi Minor Ann Mitchell Betsy Monahan Bill Moore Gene Moore Sharlene Morris Jane Morrison Maxine Mott Becky Murray Tommy Murray Barbara Murdock Ed Myers Donald Nance I Iarry Neely Sylvia Noble Mary Ran Norton Obbie Oaki.ey Nancy Overton Pat Parker Paul Patton Leslie Paramoor Irwin Peeper Ernest Phipps Jackie Pickard Frances Plyler Edward Pohland Ricky Pope Nancy Poplin Frances Pound Bill Powell Betty Pressly Codelle Price Larry Price Mary Psomadakis Betty Purvis Barbara Raines Ronnie Rallis I Ielen Ray 1 Iarold Reames Sylvia Reese June Reid Ann Rich vJ Daniel Richards Willis Riemer Joe Riggs Marlene Ritch Pat Roberts C hi ace Robertson Lewis Robinson Nancy Robinson Donave Ross |ohnny Russell Larry Russell Jean Saxon Bobby Seagraves Mary Sandra Schulken Sue Scott - lvin Selby Rosemary Sessoms Ernest Shaver David Slierer June Sherrill Marianne Shubert Betty Shulenbercer Betty Sink Betty Sloan Robert Small Anna Lynn Smith-Peterson Beverly Smith Delano Smith Edgar Smith Mary Lee Smith Rupert Smith Wilson Snell Guy Soule Warren Sparrow George Spettle David Stalls Andrea Stavely J o Anne Stone Richard Stowe Peggy Strawn J. O. Summey Pat Sustar Jli anita Swindler Charles Switzer Janet Switzer John Talbot Carolyn L. Taylor Carolyn W. Taylor Doris Taylor Betty Rose Templeton Johnny Thomason [ane Thornhill Charles Threat Gerald Townsend Buddy Trexler Bobby I ribble Ed Turner Gene Van Curen Betsy Villas Beverly Walker ) udy Walker Bruce Wallace Mary Walter Vicky Walter Donna Waltz Bobby Wabden Jimmy Weller Betty Lee Wells Tommy West T A NT FA Alton Widenhouse Betsy Wilson Shirley Williams Harriett Williamson Charles Willis Christine Wood Claudia Wood Woody Wood Bobby Yandle Bobby Yandle | une Yarbrough Page Forty-eight SOPHOmORE CLASS Front row: Ann, Betty Faye. Back row: Nancy, Don Left to right: Bill, Fred, Joan, Jack OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Ann Cook Betty Faye Smith Don Millen Nancy Long President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Biel Bellows Fred McIntyre Joan King |ack Thornton President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer G. B. Adams Sara Agnew Ann Alexander Eric Alexander Margaret Alexander Fred Allen Elden Anderson Sheila Angstat Lucille Arrington Barbara Atkins Margaret Adkins Karolyn Atwell Clarence Austin Marsha Autry Mike Bailey Bob Barnes Patsy Barnes Ronald Barnes Donald Barnette Marilyn Barrow HC Kermit Bates Keith Baucom Becky Beatty ,, Pat Beatty Mavis Ann Bech ' if I - i I Frank Bell Bill Bellows Charles Bernhardt Dolores Berry Shirley Berry i- Robert Berryhill Ben Betts Marvin Bigham Evelyn Bilotta Tom Black Don Blackmon Robert Blackwelder Pat Bolch Dorothy Boyd Larry Breen Charlie Bridges Ann Bright Craic Brown Martha Brown Billy Bruton Juanita Buckley Conner Bullard Tommy Bullock Tommy Blirgess Tommy Burns Bobby Blirris Bobby Burroughs Reggie Busby Jeannette Butler Bobby Cahoon Cene Campbell Monia Campbell Jane Carmichael Wayne Carpenter Sara Cassidy Carolyn Caudle Paul Chambers Barbara Cheek Joyce Christenbury Cene Church Ruth Ann Cliff Judy Clifton Jimmy Clippard Bill Clontz Frank Clotz Earl Coan Sarah Lou Cobb Beverly Collier Pete Collier David Collins Ann Cook Patsy Cook Dicky Cornwell Bobby Courtney Joanne Covington Susan Croxford Shirley Craft Ann Criscoe Billy Crumpton Ted Curtis Ann Marie Davis Billy Davis Clayton Dean Patricia DeArmon Dona Desseaur Philip Diehl Marie Dixson Yvonne Doster Billy Dowdell Tommy Downer Richard Draddy Johnny Driggers David Drum Susan Edwards Mary Elliot Jerry Ellis Elizabeth Ellison Pantha England Tommy English Elaine Estridge Eiaron Eudy Sue Evans Jeanette Ewart Ray Felmet Milton Flowe Ronnie Foster Buddy Francis Barbara Freeman Dot Frees Mary Froebe Emily Funderburke Jane Funderburke Charlotte Furr Guilford Furr Kay Gallier Evelyn Gamble David Garmon Janet Garrison Jimmy Gettys Martha Gheesling Nancy Gibson Roger Gibson Buddy Glass Tommy Godfrey Graydon Golding Donald Graham Tommy Graham Maxie Ann Gregg Bill Gregory Mary Grier Dick Griffin Robert Grubbs Lee Gulledge Fay Gurley Peggy Haithcox Durrow Hall Jimmy Hamilton Grace Hancox Clarence Hargett Bobby Harkey Mary Etta Harris Frank Harwood Charlotte Hayes Jack Helms Janet Helms Joan Helms Marilyts Helms Melvyn Helms Milton Helms Sherril Helms Lucinda Henderson Roscoe Herrington Jerry Hildreth Taylor Hill Mary Hinson Betty Hoagland Joe Holbrook Sylvia Holden Betty Holsholiser Ann Holland Frieda Hooker Barbara Hopkins Doris Hough Nancy House Barbara FJoward David Hoyle Edward Hudson Billy Hudspeth Norma Hurt Tommy Hutchins Sarah Ingram Lester Jackson Jimmy Jewell Robert Jones (aye Johnson Woody Johnson Reid Johnston Peggy Justice Thomasene Kanipe Billie Keesler Danny Keever Franklin Kelly Zara Kelly Carl Kiker Jimmy Kilday George Killough John Kimbril Bari King Joan King Sylvia King Norman Kinzie Joe Kirby Bobby Kirkly Bill Krauss Murray Lamb Mary Jane Lassiter Frances Lawlng Morris Lawing David Lawson Jack Lazurus Morris Lemmond Mary Ellen Leu Louise Lifsey Albert Lindsey Kay Link Steve Linker Harriett Lipford Bobby Litaker Ronald Little John Lomax Nancy Long B o Madden Fay Mahan Jimmy Malone Baine Martin Charles Martin Ann Rae Matthews Ann Mayer Sybil McCall Ann McClendon Carol McClenny Ann McCorkle Katherine McCoy Judy McCubbin Fred McIntyre Libby McIntyre Betty McKay David McKinnon Patsy McLaughlen Frances McLester Jack Meek Donald Millen Clyde Miller , - I ' I «r Sfcr r; r°7M- ' .v- jL4i V A-Tr r u; . y . I)111 111 i s ' ' ' ' Walter NfiLES - DaVID Ml CEY CaAolyn Mitchum Clay Mobley • etsy Moore David Moore David Morris Bobbie Mottely Joe Mullaney l ' iJ tr i £• Pat Mulligan Joyce Mullis Leslie Murphie Donnie Nance Joyce Newell J onald Newell Patricia Newman John Noles Slie Norman Mary Lou Overstreet Celia Parker Vertie Mae Parr Jean Patterson Linda Patton June Paxton Glenn Pearson Sylvia Pennell Richard Philemon William Philips I Iugh Philips Leonard J 3 hillips Joe Pickard Joe Pegram Carolyn Plyler Eddie Plyler sancy Poke Billy Poole Frances Powell Larry Powell Lola Mae Prather Ernest Prevatte Billy Price Kay Price Elizabeth Pringle Mary Quay |are Quickell Bobby Randal Sybil Ransome Tommy Reddock Larry Redmond Barbara Reed Johnny Revels Merle Reynolds Ann Richardson Frances Richardson Jimmy Richardson Buddy Rimer Preston Rion Cornelia Riviere Richard Riviere Phyllis Robinette Ann Robinson Bill Robinson Jimmy Robinson Suzanne Robinson Tommy Roddey |ean Rogers Chris Ropulis Chester Rose Al Ross Audrey Ross George Rudisell Pat Sarsfield Barbara Scoggins John Scott |erry Shaver Gail Sherrill Faye Short Maxine Shu Athelene Simmerson Jackie Simmons Sylvia Simpson Sara Sistare Judy Skidmore JlMISE SKILLMAN Faye Smathers Betty Faye Smith Betty Jean Smith Bili.y Smith Claude Smith Dusty Smith Erwin Smith Martha Ann Smith Ruth Smith Peter Snow Gene Spake Carolyn Spears Ann Spivey Ann Stack Dickie Steele Mary Steele Mike Steinacker Betty Jean Stewart Betty Sue Stikeleather Sylvia Stroup J lMMY Suin ' Ann Sullivan Spike Summerlin Tommy Summervii.le Suzanne Sustar Ann Swisher Cart. Switzer Pat Sykes Mary Ann Tankersly Shirley ' Tarleton Sterling Tatum Nell Taylor Shirley Taylor Shirley Taylor Patsy Teague Nancy Thames Gely ' nda Thomas Jimmy Thomas Margarett Thomas Tony Thomas Bill Thompson Vivian Thompson Jack Thornton Margaret Thrower Harry Timmons Carolyn Todd Donald Todd Nelson I ' ravis J. W. Trexler Karleen Tuggle Mary Katherine Turk Lexie Turner George Usry Mickey Vann Bob Virnelson Ann Lynne Wafford Bill Wagner Charles Wagoner Billy Walker Jerry Walker Myra Wallen Mary Ward Sidney Warner Carol Watson Doris Watson Ronney Watts Charles Wf.bb Gail Wells Barbara White Bonnie White Jerry Wilkerson Carolyn Williams Carole Williams Jimmy Williams Ralph Williams Jack Wills Bob Wilson Don Wilson Scotty Wilson Marlene Wood Bill Woidyla Mary |o Wootf.n Marpessa Yandle Doug Yike Anita Yount R oss Zachary in I ■iJIn IMil ft down IKlMY.nWDAY Ml) lUhD IY PHMRlMOl f lu I YOUR flOmMONS ,fVOniO(KlR 10MY (iwfumm j Our chain inciudei the ext racurricular (a BOOK TWO ACTIVITIES Clubs are part of Central’s life, They teach a useful trait; Working day by day we learn How to cooperate. The Key Club features leadership And service to the school; The Bible Club, religious needs: We live the Golden Rule. The Student Council governs well With democratic zest. The Honor Society members are The high scholastic best. The Dramatics Club has given us Fine actors and good plays. The band and chorus render us Music to cheer our days. There is a task for each of us, No matter what our skill. For Central trains for later life, Our purpose to fulfill. snips nnD cuts Penny Frances Penny Smith Frances Barker Adele [Iagood Mary Sandra Schiilken Ellouise Diggle |oE SaNDIFER . Editor Business Manager . . . . Senior Editor Junior Editor Sophomore Editor . Sponsor Editor Annette Niven - Alton Widenhouse I Ienry Lomax Elaine McSwain Barbara Dellinger Frank Schrimsher . Faculty Editor , . Sports Editor Literary Editor Clubs and Organizations Editor Feature Editor Circulation Manager Adele Henry Mary Sandra Elaine Ellouise Barbara ■ i W Annette Joe Alton Frank 11 MMY I I ELEN Jimmy Martin I Ielen Patterson John Kimbril Anne Kirkpatrick Bill Bellows Margie Malone Ass’t. ( Co-Advertising A I onager Co-Advertising Manager Assistant Business Manager Assistant Senior Editor . . Assistant Sports Editor lnhs and Organizations Editor Jimmy Weller Carolyn IIeffner Doris Stockton Dick Buckey Nancy Gilchrist Martha Waits . Assistant Feature Editor Typist . Artist Photographer . Snapshot Editor Assistant Circulation Manager Carolyn Doris Dick Nancy Martha Page Sixty five THE R A ED BLER Mary Ran Maxine Mary Ran Norton Editor Pat Lreel Reporter Maxine Carpenter Business Manager Wes Wrenn Reporter Warren Sparrow . Sports Editor Ruth Black Reporter Mae Robinson Assistant Advertising Manager Sylvia Dunn . . Reporter Vee Copses . Circul ition Manager Irwin Pepper . . Reporter Mary Lou Davis Exchange Editor Mary Psomadakis . Reporter Carol McClenny Reporter |oan Templeton Reporter Miss Clyde McLeod . Adviser Page Sixty six Jeannette Ann Jeannette Finger Advertising Manager Barbara Stock ion Reporter Ann Knight Feature Editor Ellen Abernethy R e porter Tip 1Ieefner . Cartoonist Nancy Gibson Reporter Nancy Anne Agnew Girls Sports Editor Barbara Gibson Reporter I Iarriett Bobbitt Assistant Feature Editor Kay Price Reporter Billy Poole Assistant Sports Editor Jimmy Suitt Reporter Grace IIancox Reporter Woody Wood Reporter Mr. Don Newman . Financial Adviser Pat e Sixty seven OFFICERS Vernon FIunter Secretary Ed Myers T reasnrer Claude Plumlee, Vice-President Buck Griffin President STUDEIIT First row: Adele Hagood, Barbara Dellinger, Margaret Young, Tina Quinn, Frances Barker, Edna Mason, Louise Pharr, Catharine May, Shirley Ferrell, Anita Ledbetter, Norma Flurt, Nancy Long. Second row: Maxine Carpenter, Doris Stockton, Marilyn Mondy, Mar¬ tha Watts, Helen Stephens, Jane Hoke, Donave Ross, Colleen Vann, Mary Ran Norton, Carolyn Tavlor, Nancy Gilchrist, Joan Ashcraft. Third row: Dick Buckey, Emery Mc¬ Donough, David Sherer, Tom Ray, Don Wimbish, Bob Frerking, Bob Shaw, Bill Brandon, Frank Schrimsher, Hen¬ ry Lomax, Alton Widenhouse, Doy Lim, Pat Faulkner. Absent from picture: Millie Morris, Mercer Blankenship, Mary Grier, Andy Harper, Nancy Keller, Ann Knight, Charles Bridges, Judy Hobbs, Bill Rob¬ inson, Ann Cooke, Bill Bullard, Jake Barnhardt, John Kimbril, Billy Davis, Russell Rogers, Grace Hancox, John Ballard, Elaine Estridge, Fred McIn¬ tyre, Jerry Hildreth. P age Sixty-eight OFFICERS Vernon FIunter President Dick Buckey Vice-President I Ielen Patterson Secretary Tom Ray . . . Treasurer First row: Vernon, Tom. Second row: Helen, Dick counciL First row: Vernon Hunter, President; Dick Buckey, Vice-President; Helen Patterson, Secretary; Tom Ray, Treas¬ urer. Second row. Ann Mitchell, Barbara Dellinger, Maxine Carpenter, Joan King, Esther Seay, Janie Gay Jones, Sharon Eudy, Tina Quinn, Nancy Morrison. Third row: Penny Smith, Ann Knight, Carolyn Minogue, Adele Ha r . o good, Frances Barker, Pat Campbell, Catherine May, Millie Morris, Nancy Keller. Jane Spargo. Fourth row: Allen Hildreth, Billy Brandon, Bill Robinson, Louise Pharr, Neddy Mason, Tommy Graham, Charles Willis, Derek Knell. Fifth row: Bobby Burroughs, Henry Lomax, Alton Widenhouse, Dennis Lawing, Fred Barwig, Pat Faulkner, Bob Frerking. John Molter. Sixth row: A1 Bobbit, Jimmy Mar¬ tin, Bob Shaw, Claude Plumlee, Gene Van Curen, Mercer Blankenship, Joe Sandifer, Jimmy Weller. Page Sixty-nine OFFICERS Left to right: Sylvia, Frances, Barbara, Frank Frank Schrimsher Barbara Dellinger Sylvia Fox Frances Barker President 1 ice-President Secretary T reasurer PIRTIOriRL HOnOR SOCIETY First row: Frank Schrimsher, President; Barbara Dellinger, Vice-President; Sylvia Fox, Secretary; Frances Barker, Treasurer. Second roxv: Helen Patterson, Betty Boyst, Martha Watts, Nancy Morrison, Betty Pear son, Jane Spargo, Janie Jones, Diana Davie, I Ielen Stephens, Adele Flagood. Third row: Colleen Vann, Margaret Fee¬ ney, Patsy Hammond, Becky Deal, Jo Anne Chavis, Bill Gallier, Esther Seay. Fourth row: Pat Campbell, Annette Niven, Carolyn Griffith, Penny Smith, Monica Jus¬ tice, June Geaslen, Richard Angstadt, A1 Pohland. Fifth row: Sammy Williams, Mike Wil¬ son, Frank Bernhardt, Joe Sandifer, Buck Griffin, Paul Craft, Norman Chamberlain, Neddy Mason. Absent from picture: Carolyn Heffner, William Brandon, Ginnv Brewer, Dora Eugenia Carter, Etta JoAnn Evans, Shirley Ferrell, Nancy Gilchrist, I Ielen Hendrix, Vernon Hunter, Betty Ruth Kinard, Eliza beth Martin, Jimmy Martin, Dickie Matti son, Catharine May, Earl Pope, Reid Presson, Louella Robinson, Doris Stockton, Marilyn Wall, Sylvia Whitley, Margaret Young. I’age Seventy Standing: Chief Marshals Catharine Mav and Louise Pharr. First row: Frances Barker, Adele Ilaoood, Annette Niven. Second row: Barbara Dellinger, Pat Rutledge, Barbara Davis. Third row: Louella Robinson, Mar¬ garet Young, Becky Deal. Fourth row: Sue Griffin, Diana Davie, Esther Seay. Fifth row: Elizabeth Martin, Sarah Leak, Millie Morris. Sixth row: Tina Quinn, Helen Patterson, Penny Smith. .iS 4 ML. .’$L ' j§ W ■ i wL, 11 ML c • mw (i s GIRL ITIARSHALS BOY AlARSHALS First row: Larry Austin, Charles Cunningham, Tip Heffner, Larry Thames, Alvin Selby, Linsy Farris, Tom Ray, Chief Marshal; Joe King, Willis Rimmer, Doy Lim, John Merritt. Second row: Bobby Benton, Robert Lee Clark, Nor¬ man Hexamer, Roscoe Herrington, Robert Dodge, Barney Lisk, Harry Poovey, Jimmy Cook, Charles Dye. Third row: Dennis Lawing, Tommy Anderson, Paul Craft, Jimmy Yandle, Don Wimbish, Alike Wilson, Jerry Gaudet, Bob Shaw, Joe Riggs, Duck Broome, Bob Frerking. Fourth row: Jimmy Boone, Richard Angstadt, Morgan Massey, Raeford Brown, Frank Busby, Harry Ferguson, Wilson Snell, Joe Broadway, Tim Weller. Fifth roxv: Ray Alford, Gene Moore, Fred Barwig, Dan Rich¬ ardson, David Sherer. Tim Martin, Chief Marshal; Tohn Christman, Toe Sandifer, Earl Beckham, Larry Russell, Air. Ballance. Page Seventy one Vernon Hunter, President Penny Smith, Vice-President Tom Ray, Recording Secretary Elizabeth Martin Corresponding Secretary |oe Sandifer, Treasurer Andy Harper, Chorister Catharine May Student Council Representative ' ' -JgL .w First row: Faye Short, Nancy Kiser, Betty Sue Stikcleather, Beverly Collier, Sheila Anstadt, Marianne Schubert, Judy Walker, Agnes Caudle, Nancy Morrison, Glenna Groog, Miriam Holder, Ruth Reynolds, Becky McCord, Betsy Moore, Jaye Johnson, Mary Ran Norton, Nancy Grayson, Marilyn Mondy, Martha Watts, Jane Hoke, Becky Deal, Pat McDonald, Maxine Carpenter. Second row: Suzanne Sistar, Elaine Estridge, Margaret Atkins, Sarah Childers, Sandra Lineberger, Wayne Hart, Frances Pounds, Helen Hendrix, Frances McLester, Betty Barnes, Mary Sandra Schulken, Barbara Bradlev, Ginnv Brewer, Joan Ashcraft, Jo- Anne Chavis, Diana Davie, Millie Morris, Anna Lynn Smith-Peterson, Donna Waltz, Mary Ann Hunter, Nancy Thames. Third row: Louella Robinson, Jimise Skillman, Carol Overby, Sylvia Holden, Jeanette Ewart, Marie Beatty, Mary Alexander, Carol Bennett, Nancy Robinson, Sylvia Arnold, Marietta Harris, Mitzi Carter, Leah Morton, Louise Pharr, Zoe Psomadakis, Nancy Cor zine, Jane Thornhill, Becky Murray, Betsy Monahan, Helen Stephens, Billie Oakley. Fourth row: Margaret Alexander, Katina Plumides, Jean Brooks, Barbara Scoggins, Barbara Cheek, Sarah Ingram, Nancy Bunn, Sylvia Whitley, Susanne Robinson, Shirley C raft, Judith Skidmore, Peggy Bedsol, Audrey Buffkin, Neddy Mason, Pat Wilson, Carolyn Griffith, Betty Bowers, Grace Hancox, Betsy Villas, Esther Seay, Harriet Duncan, Sue Griffin. Fifth row: Jimmy Cook, Major Harding, Mary Sue Banks, Nancy Brooks, Scottv Wilson, Barbara Ann McCall, Janet Sweitzer, Gail Sherrill, Frances Plyler, Har¬ riet Williamson, Sarah Leak, Barbara Stock ton, Shirlene McGill, Mary Lee Burdell, Mary Frances Rich, Celia Parker, Ann Mexander, Sylvia Kiser, Emily Funderburke, Billie Keesler, Carolyn Mitchum, Sylvia Stroupe, Carolyn Taylor, Jennie Margaret Meador, Michael Andrews. Sixth row: Bill Robinson, Frank Turner, Bobbv Shaw, Bob Frerking, Bruce Cooper, Becky Beatty, Caro¬ lyn Williams, Carol McClenny, Dickie Buckey, Jimmy Yandle, Mercer Blankenship, Carolyn Ballard, Pat Rutledge, Donnie Whit field. Barbara Davis, Janie Jones, Bett Pearson, Miss Robinson, Pat Campbell, Danny Keever, Charles Webb, Richard Phile mon, Joe Riggs, Claude Plumlee, Gene Spake, Mary Glenn Bunn. S. 0. L. BIBLE CLUB Page Seventy-two ' , T ; m First row. Margaret Young, President; Adele Hagood, Vice- President; Frances Barker, Secre¬ tary; Peggy Daniel, Treasurer; Second row: Leah Morton, Jo Anne Chavis, Jane Hammond. Sue Creenwood, Dennis hawing. Third row: Esther Seat, Louise Pharr, Becky Deal, Ginnv Brewer, Jane Parnell. Fourth row: Nor¬ man Chamberlain, Dov him, Al¬ vin Selbv. FREJ1CH CLUB LRTin CLUB wJrf • 1 ST. . Jjtl First row: Diana Carpenter, President; Tina Quinn, Vice-Pres¬ ident; Doris Stockton , Secretary; John Ballard, Treasurer. Second row: Mary Lou Overstreet, |aye Johnson, Ann Robinson, Judy I lobbs, Mae Robinson, Betty Sink. Third row: Susanne Robinson, Frances Powell, Suzanne Sistare, Sylvia Arnold, Nancv Thames, Jane I loke. Fourth row: Nancv Rohinson, Ann Ritch. lennie Mar¬ garet Meador, Jimese Shillman. 1 larriet Lipford. Fifth row: John Kimbril, Conrad Grimes, Tommy Byrnes. Pflgc Seventy three Standing-. Svlvia Washam, Pres¬ ident; Jeanne Orders, Vice-Presi¬ dent; Patsy McKeon, Secretary; Shirley Crane, Treasurer. First row: Lucille McIntyre, Fave Win¬ chester, Nancy Davis, Eleanor Stanley, Mary Lou Davis. Second row: Virginia Barber, lane Smith, Lillian Davenport, Carolyn Kiker, Inline Letchworth, Lavinia Mc- Michael. Third row: Rochelle Montague, Anne Stuart, Mary lane Fidlcr, Shir ley Ferrell. Fima Cole, Betty Jane Johnson, Cora L. Odom, Instructor. Fourth row: Carolyn Thomas, Jeanette Mann, June Gleason, Jeannine Kingrv. SHORTHRflD CLUB First row: Morgan Massey, President; Charles Brvdges, Vice- President; Peter Snow, Sec.retary- Freasurer; )oe Reddeck, Custo¬ dian. Second row: Philip Diehl, Mickey Vann, Paul Biles. Third row: Milton Helms, Bill Wagner, Bohbv Burroughs. RADIO CLUB Page Seventy-four First row: Bill Erhart, Georgia 1 licks, Jimmie Forrest, Jim Clay ton, Robin Curtis. Second row: Louise Griffith, Gavle Barrier, Shirlev Wright, lane Sullivan, Bruce Wallace, Carolyn King, Sara Fulbright, Bettv Yoos. Third row: Johnnie Allen, Edwin King, Addison Martin. George Randle, Jerry Walker, Aubrey Wallace, Charlie Williams, Harrv Nabors, Jack Burlev. Fourth row: Gerald Jordan, Douglas Presson, Sammv Kunkle, Kermit McClure, Ralph Jones, Tommy Crowell, Bobbv Cook, Frank Griffin. Absent from picture: Rufus Mills, Tootie By rum, Buddy Trexler, Carolyn Smith, Joanna Pappas, Zoie Cook, Peggy Moore, Tommy Johnson, John Melton, Harry Neely. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATIOTI First row: Mr. Doster, Wayne Crockett, Don Grey, Sidney Smith, Wayne Gentry, Dick Gilland, Richard 1 lolbrook, Bill Lemmond. Second row: Delano Smith, Tom Murray, Gordon Edwards, Charles Baker, Sidney Caldwell, Ceddie Loflin, Tommy Garrick, jimmy Allison, Bobbv Rape, Billy Beam. Third row: Jack Gillis, Bobby Seagroves, Jimmy Lifsev, Jimmy Barrier, Gene Efird, I leriot Rem bert, Bill Carriker, I loward Payne. Leonard Ailiff, Wendell lanes. Absent from picture: Johnny Rus¬ sell, Gary Lverlv, Eddie Mat¬ thews. DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIOITS Pngc Seventy five First row: Margaret Alexander, Secretary; Diana Davie, President; Karolyn Atwell, Jane Spargo, Co- Vice-President. Second row: Irwin Pepper, Larrv Austin, Co-Vice- President; Ed Myers, Leslie Out terson. Adviser. Third row: Sam Williams, Gene Spake, Philip Diehl, Richard Angstadt. ■ M H mmTT iT rH ORRTORICRL DEBRTinG SOCIETY First row: Barbara Davis, Bar¬ bara Walker, Ann Rogers, Judy Hobbs, Margaret Feenev, Nancy Corzine. Second row: Patricia Mc¬ Donald, Jeanne King. Nancy Kiser, Sylvia Whitley, Jane Fun¬ derburk, Eleanor Stanley, Mary Jane Fidler, Carole Frank, Betty Lee Wells. Third row: Lois Muds peth, JoAnn Wagoner, Nancy Bunn, Peggy Herring, Nancy Wooten, Carole Overby, Barbara Richardson, Pat Rutledge. Fourth row: Pat Austin, Joan Dobbins. Lillian I ludson, Hilda Richard¬ son, Rochelle Montague, lackie Pickard, Sylvia Washam, Pat Campbell. FUTURE HOmEUIRKERS OF flmERICfl Page Seventy-six First row: Pat Rutledge, An¬ nette Niven, Monica Justice, Beckv Lampley. Second row: Bobby Penny, Gus Dallas, Frank Tur¬ ner, Mike Wilson, Derek Knell. Absent from picture: Marcia Mc¬ Cord, Linda Garmon, Andy I lar per, Clarisse Smith. THESPmns Front row ( ' kneeling, ): Monica Justice, President; Annette Niven, Vice-President; Diana Davie, Secretary; Bobby Pennv, Treasurer. Second row: Alma Burton, Diana Carpenter, Nancy Brooks, Carol Bennett, Judy Anderson, Judy Walker, Esther Seav. judv Hobbs, Marilyn Mondy, Nancy Davis, Nancy Long, Betty McKay, Jane Funder- burke, Joanne Covington, Beckv Lampley, Vertie May Parr, Doug Yike. Third row: Marcia McCord, Marv Ann Carpenter, Jaye Johnson, Nita Ferrell, Shirley Berry, Leah Morton, Mary Lou Davis, Tina Quinn, Ann Wafford, Ann Alexander, Nancy Svoboda, Harriet Frith, Marilyn Wall, Norma Ma dalia, Derek Knell, Charles Digh. Fourth roiv: Bettv Jane Johnson, Carolvn Taylor, Mary Froebe, Ellouise Diggle, Phyllis Rob inett, Elizabeth Pringle, Suzanne Robinson, Kay Masterson, Lola Mae Prather, Kay Price, Louise Lifsey, Frances Richardson, Mary Jane Lassiter, Richard Philemon, Don Wimbish. Fifth row: Shirley Huddleston, Ann Swisher, Harriet Lipford, Marsha Aughtrv, Ann Holland, Jimmy Yandle, Nan¬ cy Keller, Judv Skidmore, Carol Watson, Frank Schrimsher, Bill Brandon, Gus Dallas, Darrell Avery, Bill Berryhill. Sixth row: John Keller, Pat Rutledge, Jane Hammond, Merle Reynolds, Shirley Craft, Mary Elliot, Irwin Pepper, Joe Mulligan, Bob Gregory, Bill Gregorv, Henry Lomax, Tommy Cassa dv, Denny Keever, jimmy Hamilton. Seventh row: Mr. Hardin, Gene Van Curen, Jimmy Thomas, Lester Jackson, Ernest S. Phipps, Mike Wilson, Linsy Farris, James Martin, Barry Clark, Dickie Gillian, Tommy Hutch¬ inson, Norman Kenzie, Chuck Stancil, Gene Spake, Bill Alexander, Durrow Hall, Joe Holbrook. DRRITIflTICS CLUB Page Seventy-seven First row: Diana Carpenter, Ginnv Brewer. Jane Hoke, Mar¬ garet Young, Adele Hagood, Bar¬ bara Dellinger, Judy Hobbs. Sec¬ ond row: Catharine May, Millie Morris, Ann Kirkpatrick, Frances Barker, Helen Patterson, Tina Quinn, Ann Knight. Third row: Penny Smith, Louise Pharr, Jimmy Ward, Bob Frerking, Kurt Con¬ ner, Vee Copses. ELECTIOnS COmmiTTEE First row: Don Wimbish, Co- Chairman; Jimmy Boone, Co- Chairman; Johnsie Abernathy, Secretary; E. D. Privette, Adviser. Second row: Warner Hall, Robert Dodge, Alvin Selby, Conrad Grimes, Edgar Smith. Don Har¬ ris, Dov Lim. Third row: Danny Cole, Bruce Cooper, Don Bryan, James Bovce, Woody Wood, Dick Kirkland. Absent from picture: Sonnv Ferriott, Eldon Anderson. VISURL RIDS COmmiTTEE Page Seventy-eight First roiv: Reid Presson, Sylvia Fox, Barbara Dellinger. Second row: Esther Seay, Major Harding, Dick Angstadt, Chair¬ man. s e nio r RinG comm ITTEE First roiv: Bob Shaw, Joe Sandi- fer, Tommy Graham, Baine Mar¬ tin. Second row: Sammy Wil¬ liams, Neil Jones, Steve Ingram. Third row: Joe Riggs, Kurt Con¬ ner, Emery McDonough, Fred Castles, Jim Martin. Fourth row: Frank Turner. Bob Frerking, Joe Broadway, Bill Brandon, Billy Knaufl. Absent from picture: Dickie Mattison, Russ Rogers. D R n C E COmmiTTEE Huge Seventy nine Norman Kenzie Clone Van Curen BOOKSTORE First row: Judy Hobbs, Barbara Raines, June Beaver, Sallv Mit¬ chell, Nancy Davis, Joan Dalton, Nancv Morrison. Second row: 1 lelen I lendrix, Carolvn Kiker, Jean Fort, Colleen Vann, Millie Fovle. Third rote: Norma Mada- lia, Jennie Meador, Nancy Keller, Jean Brooks, Barbara Bradley, Janie Jones, Marv Lou Davis. Ab¬ sent from picture: lane I loke, Shirlev Melntv re. OFFICE GIRFS Page Liyhty U Kneeling-. Lawrence Conder, Clyde Meares, David Berryhill, Reid Presson. First row: Bobb Matthews, Bobby Little. Lari Pope, Garland 1 homas, II. F. Carriker, Frank Bennett, |im Beatty. Second row: Ronnie I lav ner, Charles Skidmor e, Joe Kerns, Sand Archer, I lal Carnes, Jac ReVille, Tommy Holder. Third row: A1 I lildreth, Leslie Outter- son, |r., Jim Regehr, Stanley Hoke, Jimm Martin, Henry Lo¬ max. C E fl T R R L S E n 10 R Hl-Y CLUB Kneeling: Jimmv Weller, Presi dent: Bobby Gregg, Vice-Presi¬ dent; Joe Kirklev, Secretary; Bill Huntley, Treasurer. Second row: Obie Oaklev, Warren Sparrow, John Keller, Jake Bamhardt, Charles Mateer. rhird row: John Culp, Bonson I lobson, Wilson Snell, Charles Sweit er. CEnTRAL JURIOR Hl-Y CLUB Page Eighty one OFFICERS Sam Williams . President Dick Buckey Vice-President Claude Plumlee Secretary Bill Brandon Treasurer Dick Bill Sam Claude OUNT GH IRY NIA GTON LDS ?T KY HIGH KEY CLUB First row: Gene Van Curen, Tom Ray, Jimmy Beattv, Bob Gregg, Guy Soule, Jake Barn- hardt, Bob Shaw, Joe Riggs. Sec¬ ond row: Buck Griffin, Billy Knauff, Johnny Thomason, Neil Jones, Kurt Conner, Ed Myers, Warren Sparrow, Alton Widen- house, Jim Martin. Third row: Mr. Harton, Emery McDonough, Fred Castles, Vernon 1 lunter, Boh Frerking, Henry Lomax. Fourth row: Sam Williams, Dick Buckey, Claude Plumlee, Bill Brandon. Absent from picture: Baine Mar¬ tin, Bill Bellows, Tommy Gra¬ ham, Don Millen. � V J i 11 ■ a. .-jvJ pW i AS flT j - ’- ' I- ■ • n. 1 g ¥ PH ft Page Eighty-two OFFICERS First row, first semester : An¬ nette Niven, President; Adele 1 la- good, Vice-President; Elizabeth Martin, Secretary; Ann Knight, Treasurer. Absent; Nancv Gil¬ christ. Student Council Represen¬ tative. Second row, second semester; Barbara Dellinger, President; Ned- d Mason, Vice-President; Peggy Daniel, Secretary; Frances Barker, Treasurer; Tina Quinn. Student Council Representative. GIRLS’ GOOD SPORTS CLUB ' Sfcnotti( W ' An.ort ' AKCOT QH lLOr x®iri.ot)| ' mior . BiKLOTjK Rl-OT First rou’: Annette Niven, Adele Hagood, Elizabeth Martin, Nancv Gil¬ christ, Ann Knight. Second row: Beckv Doll McCord, Barbara Dellinger, Judv Hobbs, Nancy Davis, Jayne Creech, Mary Gin Farr, Mitzi Carter. Delores Dollar, Becky Deal, Leah Morton, El- louise Diggle, Esther Seav, Mae Rob¬ inson. Third row: Martha Watts, Jane Hoke, Nancy Corzine, Tina Quinn, Margaret Young, Peggy Daniel, Diana Davie, Mary Lou Davis, Elsie Mc¬ Cullough, Carol Bennett, Margie Ma¬ lone, Mitzi Minor, Cinnv Brewer, Jan¬ ice Kirby, Miss Funderburk. Adviser. Fourth row: Jo Anne Chavis, Frances Barker, Betsv Villas, Mary Ran Nor¬ ton, Svlvia Arnold, Nancy Robinson, Mart ' Sandra Schulken, Mary Glenn Bunn, Carolyn Ballard, Joan Ashcraft. Carolyn Minogue. Fifth rote: Sandra Hutchins, Monica Justice, Audrey Buff- kin, Louise Pharr, Neddy Mason, Pat Wilson, Lillian Davenport, Jackie Furr, Vee Copses, Zoe Psomadakis, Pennv Smith, Millie Morris. Missing from pic hire: Jeannette Finger, Svlvia Fox, Sarah Leak. Barbara Stockton. Barbara Davis, Joanne Carter, Elaine McSwain, Marilyn Mondv, Theo Psomadakis, Harriet Bobbitt. Page Eighty three First row: Barbara Freeman, Beverh Collier, Nancv Svoboda, Tommy Hutchins. Second row: Stella Hinson, Syl- via Stroupe. Third row: Betty Pearson, Felix Simpson, Emily Funderburk, Bill) K cosier. SKETCH CLUB ■ First row: Pat I Iammond, Pres¬ ident; Beckv McCord, Vice-Presi¬ dent; Dolores Dollar, Secretary; Dennis La wing, 7 reasurer; Mari¬ lyn Moody, Student Council Rep¬ resentative. Second row: Alice Westbrook, Marilyn Wall, Sylvia Fox, Ruth Reynolds, Lessie Par- ramore. CLEF CLUB First row: Ed Myers, Mary Sue Banks, Pats ! Iammond, Shirley Craft, Margaret Alexander. Sec- ond row: Gail Sherrill, Frances McLester, Buck Gridin, Colleen Vann, I larrv Orr, Fommv I (older, Janet Garrison. hird row: Vann Faulk, Charles Bowles, Tommy Anderson, Larrv Russell, Guilford Furr, John Ballard. Standing: Mr. Jack Stern, Director; Diana Davie. Absent from picture: Bobby Penny. ORCHESTRA Page Highly-five i -1 ■■■ mm jjpB |H Hh nr ■ JA First row : Rosemary Sessoms, Jackie I Iart, Bobbie Mot¬ ley, Nancy Long, Clara Woods, Absent. Second row: Burton Mackey, Shirley Henderson, Joyce Killough, Mary Alice King, Jeanette Mann, Kay Gallier, Babs Daughtridge, Ruth Reynolds, Mr. Jack Stern, Di¬ rector. Fhird row: Har ry Orr, Boh Warden, Tommy I lolder, Bob McClain, Tommy Downer, Mary Sue Banks, Celia Parker, Janet Garrison, Morris Rawing, Mickey Vann, James Morton, Buck Griffin. Fourth row: Robert Blackwelder, Barbara Bradley, Jackie Gilbert, Margaret Thrower, Jerry Garmon, Vann Faulk, Mercer Blankenship, Jimmie White, Paul Biles, Bobby Burroughs, Jimmy Hamilton, Don Blackmon, Judi Pack, Ralph Ferguson, Dick Kirkland, Emery Mc¬ Donough, Spike Summerlin. Fifth row: Ann Alexander, Scottie Wilson, John Roberts, Marv Ann Tankerslv, Carol Watson, Doris Watson, Gayle Miller, Mary Goines, Becky Drake, Tom¬ my Anderson, David Beaver, Dickie Steele, Bobby Small, Jerry Ledwell, Jack Thorton, Gaither Blackwelder, Frank Clontz, Melvin Helms, Charles Bowles, Coleen Vann. Sixth row, seated: Karolyn Atwell, Rachel Brinkoff, A] Ross, Ed Pohland, Buddy Glass, Leonard Phillips, Ann I lobes, Bill Wagner, Guilford Furr, John Ballard. Seventh row, standing: Earl Beckham, David Garmon, Rayford Brown, Charles Brydges, John Lomax, Jack Meek, Ann Spivey, Larry Austin, Larry Russell, Linsy Farris, Don Todd, Jack Simmons, Tommy Burgess, Fred Mc¬ Intyre. C E n T R R L HIGH SCHOOL BflHD Page Eighty-six First row: Mrs. R. J. Overton, Director; Anita Yount, Mary Elliott, Barbara 1 lopkins, Evelyn Teeter, Patsy Ketchie, Peggv Stravvn, Pat Sustar, Sara Fulbright, Betty Barnes, Lessie Murphy. Second row: Glenna Grogg, Shirlene McGill, Sara Beck, Colleen Lott, Jane Parnell, Janie Jones, Pat Camp¬ bell, Sylvia Pennell, Nancy Poplin, Lola Mae Prather, Frances Richardson, Ann Frantz. Third row: JoAnne Hurt, Marlene Wood, Sarah Childers, Leah Morton, Esther Seav, Marilyn Mondy, Sally Watkins, Nancy Kiser, Carolyn Taylor, Judy Walker, Judv Anderson, Nancy Davis, Barbara Stock- ton, I Ielen Patterson, Anna Lynn Smith-Peterson, Marie Beatty, Nancy Thames, Patsv Teague. Fourth row: Joyce Funderburke, Nancy Wooten, Joyce Mullis, Jeannine Kingrv, Donna Dessauer, Kay Link, Carolyn Williams, Pat Rutledge, Mitzi Carter, Man Lee Burdell, Patsv Hoover, Shirley Long, Sylvia Fox, Nancy Corzinc, Ellouise Diggle, Ann Knight, Sharlene Morris, LaVerne Helms, Karlene Tuggle. Fifth row: Lucille Mclntrvre, Sheila Angstadt, Becky I ampley, Donald Barnette, Frank Schrimsher, Joe Henry, Benny Martin, Gus Dallas, Vee Copses, Elaine McSwain, Peggy Daniel. Sixth row: Peggy Bedsol, Sue Norman, Patsy Hart- sell, Sue Andrews, Judy Miller, Bette Mae Adams, Tip I leffner, Archie Tsangarides, Don Nance, George Spittle, Tommy Cassady, Derek Knell, Jimmy Ward, Charles Willis, Robert Franklin, Ellen Harwood, Ronnie Rallis, Miriam Holder, Jane Hoke, Maxine Motte. Seventh row: Mary Glenn Bunn, Carolyn McCall, Beverly Harkey, June Eudy, Lynn Foard, Susan Ed¬ wards, Jerry Garmon, Mike Wilson, Marvin Burke, Andy I larper, Bill McCall, James Boyce, Bob Virnelson, Bobby Howard, Wayne Bailey, Larry Thames, Marie Dixon, Betty Lee Wells, Rebecca Murray, June Paxton, Char¬ lotte Furr, Myra Wallen, Nancy Cheek. Eighth row: Donna Foard, Dale Cato, Shirley Flen- derson, Bcttv Jane Lord, Carolvn Flope, June Geaslen, Burton Mackev, Don Harris, Joe Riggs, Bill Parker, James Boone, Bill Alexander, Frank Turner, Bob Frerk ing, David Sherer, Jack Campbell, Harry Curlee, Betty Bowers, Eugenia Flowers, Donave Ross, Donna Waltz, Nancy Gruber, Martha Anne Smith, Louise Pharr. miXED CHORUS Page Eighty-seven BOOK THREE is varsih team Then in December basketball Came into the light. We won thejconference championship With spirit, hustle, and fight. The tenni 1 track and baseball teams Played their very b« And Central showed in every way She’s better than he rest. But winning’s n t the only thing Learned in playrng a game. A little thing Called sportsmanship CHEERLEADERS COACHES Front row: Mr. Outterson, Frock; Mr. George Sawyer, Ten¬ nis; Mr. Madden, Football; Mr. Ellis, Baseball. Back row: Mr. Edelman, Ba ketball; Mr. Ball, Assistant Foot¬ ball; Mr. Sanders, Athletic Co ordinator. Page Ninety 1952 CEnTRRL VRRSITY SQURD First row: Co-Captains Bill Bullard and Dickie IVlatti- son. Second row: Coach Ball, Ed Turner, (immy Rich ardson, Pete Burris, Don Moss, Warner Hall, Bobby I toward, Buddy Strause, Ted Roberts, Joe King, Ira Sigmon, Coach Madden. Third row: Ronnie Havner, David Stalls, Ross Johnson, Slade Joyner, Jack Campbell. Steve Ingram, Bobby Burris, John Ballard, Alton Widen- house. Fourth row: Ed Myers, Tommy Schrimsher, Horace Broome, David Mincey, Jac ReVille, Donald Cooke. Fifth row: Charles Skidmore, Jim Martin, Albert Bobbit, Donald Nance, Brvon I lorne, 1 lorald Reames, Bobby Wells. Sixth row: Buck Griffin, Kurt Connor, Neil Jones, I lerb McKinnel, Joe Broadway, Russel Rogers. Absent from picture: Johnnv Thomason, Rav Alford. JliniOR VRRSITY SQURD First row: Coach Irv Edelman, Richard Stowe, Bob Virnelson, Don Wilson, I larry Timmons, Albert Lindsey, Clarence I Iargett, Gene Church, Mr. Hall. Second row: Tony Thomas, Jake Quickie, Jerry Ellis, Rickey Pope, Reogie Busbv, Baine Martin, Donnie Nance, Kermit Bates. Third row: Charles Switzer, Louis Robinson, Ronald Barnes, Tommy West, Tommy Summerville, Raeford Brown, Charles Webb, Jackie Simmons. 49— Duck Broome 45— Bill Bullard 34— Pete Burris 39—Jack Campbell 53—Bryon I Iorne 58— Steve Ingram 46—Ross Johnson 40—Slade Joyner 56—Dickie Mattison 48—Jim Martin 30—Don Moss 64—Jag ReVille 36—Ted Roberts 51—Tommy Schrimsiier 65—Charles Skidmore 38—Ira Sigmon 37—Buddy Strause 51—Johnny Thomason 43—Alton Widenhouse JTr, FOOTBALL RESUITIE ROCKY MOUNT 30-14 A surprisingly powerful Central team, under new grid coach Hank Madden, rolled an unexpected 30-14 victory over the Black¬ birds from Rocky Mount in the ’Cats’ debut for the ’52 season. Led by last year ' s only returning starter, Dickie Mattison, who tallied three touchdowns, Pete Burris, a sharp passing quarterback, and a determined defense, the ’Cats took an 18-0 lead at the half. Working from the new split-T, Johnny Thomason, Ted Roberts, and Buddy Strause also displayed some hard running. Burris, who hit with six passes for 152 yards, uncorked a long touchdown heave which covered 90 yards the first time Madden’s men got the pigskin. Central’s whole line, led by linebacker Bill Bullard, stood out on defense. TECH 39-6 The Wildcats, with fancy stepping Steve Ingram and Buddy Strause at the helm, scrapped up a 39-6 victory over the Tech Wolves. Pulling to a 19-7 lead at the half, Central came back to add 20 more points while shutting out the Tech eleven. The ’Cats, under the strong wing of Pete Burris, with Ingram, Mattison, and Strause supplying the scoring punch, showed outstanding strength by crossing the goal nine times, but having three tallies nullified by penalties. The Wolves’ lone score came in the second quarter on a plunge from the one-yard line by Parks Helms, climaxing a 76-yard drive. Central’s line, which showed much improvement, halted many Wolfpack drives with the hard charging of Charles Skidmore, Jac ReVille, Ross Johnson, Bill Bullard, and Johnny Thomason. GREENSBORO 13-0 Hitting the field for the ’52 season’s first conference game, Madden s warriors took an undisputed victory at the expense of tfio Greensboro Whirlies on the latter’s home field. At the beginning whistle, Pete Burris threw a pass to Dickie Mattison good for 55 yards and a touchdown. Ingram added to his scoring total by cli¬ maxing a 75-yard march with another tally, making a 13-0 score at the end of the third quarter. Central couldn’t find the extra scoring punch, being stopped by penalties and fine Greensboro defensive play on numerous occa¬ sions, as is evident in Central ' s 262 yards rushing to 81 for the Whirlies. Mattison, Thomason, Ingram, and Roberts were outstanding in the backfield; while Johnston, Martin, and Bullard led the line play for Central. SALISBURY 39-27 One of the finest displays of offensive power in the history of Charlotte prep football was put on in Memorial Stadium by the Central Wildcats and Salisbury Yellow Jackets in the ’Cats’ second conference game of the ' 52 season. With both teams showing highly talented elevens, sparked by Ken Owen of Salisbury and Mattison of Central, the lead changed three times, but ended in Central’s favor, 39-27. Both teams scored the first time they gained possession of the ball, with Central’s tally coming in the first 2 minutes of play. The Yellow Jackets scored soon afterwards, ending a 62-yard drive, and quickly tallied again for a 14-7 lead. The Wildcats scored again but, failing to convert, stayed behind 14-13. Johnny Thomason put the Cats ahead to stay after bulling 4 yards a few minutes later. Neither team was satisfied with the score, as the Yellow Jackets tried desperately to catch the hot Wildcats until the final gun. Defensive standouts were still plentiful in this wild scoring duel with Bill Bullard, Johnny Thomason, Steve Ingram, Jim Martin, Jack Campbell, and Alton Widenhouse leading the attack. GASTONIA 33-26 4 he stage was set for one of the best football games ever played in Charlotte, when the unbeaten, unscored-upon Gastonia Green Wave invaded the den of the unbeaten Charlotte Central Wildcats lor a conference tilt. Both teams played hard all the way with the Wildcats holding an impressive 33-7 advantage at the end of the third quarter. Fine blocking paved the way as Mattison, Ingram, Thomason, Bullard, Strause, and Roberts tallied for Central, while Mattison added the 3 extra points. With only eight minutes left to play, however, the Green Wave came alive against the Wildcat reserves by adding three quick touchdowns, all bv Mike McGinnis. McGinnis literally ran wild in the last quarter, behind beautiful blocking, to scare the faltering Wildcats with a 33-26 final score. 4 he roots of Central’s defense were planted by Bill Bullard, Jac ReVille, Charles Skidmore, Bryon Horne, and Johnny Thomason. ASHEVILLE 7-0 Meeting a keyed up defense, which made Central’s head twirl all night, the Wildcats were barely able to scrape up a 7-0 win over the Maroons in Asheville. The game was a tight defensive duel all the way, with the Maroons on Central’s 3 in the first minute of play. The real scare for the ’Cats, however, came when Red Landers scored for Asheville, but the play was called back because of a clipping penalty. The game’s only counting score began on the Wildcats’ 30 with a penalty, a 22-yard run by Mattison, a burns to Widenhouse aerial, and a fourth down 3-yard run by Mattison into the end zone. Linebackers Bill Bullard and Johnny Thomason tackled viciously all night with ample help from Campbell, Widenhouse, and Moss. HIGH POINT 25-0 I he Wildcats added number seven to the list of undefeated and number five to conference games by blanking High Point 25-0. The Cats outplayed the Bison all the way by rushing 321 yards and taking to the air for 83. Mattison had a good night, as he contributed 113 yards on 11 carries. The scoring began with Burris tossing Mattison a 23-yard pass to put the ball on the two. On the next play Mattison picked up the needed yardage for a touchdown. High Point held the ’Cats for the remainder of the half, but on the first few plays of the second period Strause took a punt on his own 32 and carried to the High Point 28. On the next play Matti¬ son circled right end for the second score. The third score, by a pass to Ingram for 30 yards, ended in a 58-yard drive. Thomason added the final tally with 3 seconds left in the game. Defensive standouts were Moss, Broome, and Bullard. BURLINGTON 46-0 The Central Wildcats displayed their finest scoring splurge of the season when they amassed a total of 412 yards on the ground and in the air by defeating the Burlington Bulldogs 46-0. With every Wildcat seeing action and playing well, Central capitalized on every break to hold a 22-0 lead at the half. Led mostly by Dickie Mattison, who scored three times and added two extra points, the ' Cats couldn ' t make a mistake. Strause, Thomason, Ted Roberts, and Duck Broome also tallied for the victorious Wild¬ cats. Broome’s score came early in the third period as he threw Coy Clayton into the end zone on a fine defensive play. The whole Central lineup played outstanding defensive ball in holding the Bulldogs to 126 yards rushing and 45 yards through the air route. The brilliant defensive spark throughout the game was supplied by Bullard, Burris, Thomason, Campbell, Skidmore, Widenhouse, Martin, and Schrimsher. WINSTON-SALEM REYNOLDS 7-27 Suffering their first defeat of the year, the Central Wildcats took a heart-breaking loss from the fired-up Demons of Winston-Salem in the ’Cats’ last conference game of the season. The Wildcat eleven showed no aggressiveness in the first three quarters, but Pete Burris found Jack Campbell in the end zone during the last period to save a little of the ’Cats ' honor. Reynolds, however, showed no pity as they dominated play throughout the game, scoring four times and adding three extra points. Kroustalis, Shore, Chappie, Davis, and Kelly led the Demons’ offensive attack, while their superb defense was sparked by Bill Gramley and Jim Spach. Jim Martin, Charles Skidmore, Bill Bullard, and Slade Joyner put a spark to what defense the ’Cats could manage. Page Ninety four NEWPORT 40-7 Dickie Mattison Jed the Central Wildcats over their only out- of-state foe for ’52, Newport, Kentucky, hy totaling 22 points in two quarters of play. Ted Roberts also showed unstoppable speed by scoring twice in the same number of carries on sprints of 47 and 77 yards. Buddy Strause rounded out the scoring on a 35-yard run in the third period. Strause’s score was the only spark of life the Wildcat reserves could muster in the second half, while giving up a lone tally to the Newport eleven. Beautiful blocking stood out in every Central touchdown with seven Kentuckians hitting the ground on Mattison’s first tally. The ’Cats ' defensive standouts were Charles Skidmore, Jac ReVille, Bob Burris, and Jim Martin. HARDING 14-13 The Central Wildcats fell for the second time during the season by taking a 14-13 defeat for the city championship from the Rams of Harding. The ’Cats, suffering another one of those off-nights against Rams who displayed near perfection, could never get started and fell slightly behind in the statistics. In the first three minutes of play, Steve Ingram went around his own left end for 22 yards and the score, while Mattison added the extra point. Harding struck hack just a few minutes later to end an 81-yard drive led by Doug Hinson. In the second period Johnny Thomason bulled over eight yards for another Wildcat score. Mattison’s extra point was nullified by a penalty, and his second try was blocked by a host of Rams. The game-tying tally came on the second play of the third quarter, when Hinson went 60 yards around end for Harding. Louis Farmer calmly kicked the ball through the uprights, and a city championship was owned by Harding High School. WINSTON-SALEM REYNOLDS 13-12 Statistics just didn ' t count as Winston-Salem Reynolds defeated the Central Wildcats for the Western AAA Crown 13-12. The hard fighting ’Cats rolled up 194 yards rushing to the Demons’ 85, 72 yards through the air to 30 for Winston, and twelve first downs to Reynolds’ six. The Demons first scored when Johnny Thomason fumbled into the waiting arms of Bob Tudor, who swiftly raced the remaining 28 yards for six points. The extra point was made good by Shelton. The Cats stormed hack in the second period with a Burris- Widenhouse pass for 32 yards and the touchdown. Central failed on the point after touchdown attempt. Reynolds added another tally in the third period on a double reverse by Bunky Shore. With the ’Cats behind 13-6 Pete Burris again took to the air lanes and found Jack Campbell waiting in the end zone for another tally. Campbell’s catch was made with two Winston defenders on his back, but Mattison’s extra point attempt missed. The score stood 13-12 at the final whistle. BflSKETBRLL RESUITIE The 1953 Wildcats operated this year under the guidance of a new basketball coach, Irv Edelman. They jumped from their pre-season role of conference under¬ dog to the number one position at tbe close of their fourteen-game conference slate. The fast-breaking Cats depended mostly on the fine performances of Bob Shaw, Ed Berrvhill, Carson Mc¬ Clain, Jim Regehr and Slade Joyner. These starters, however, were pressed all season for their berths by such outstanding reserves as Lawrence Conder, Sam Wil¬ liams, Claude Plumlee, Charles Patterson. Ross John¬ son, Tom Plasty, and Tommy Graham. The Cecil Street Cagers began the season bv trounc¬ ing their first five rivals, including two highly rated con¬ ference teams, Asheville and Burlington. Edelman’s courtmen faced their first loss to a tall Greensboro quintet, but they bounced back to win seven straight before losing to Asheville in the mountain city. The Cats then cinched first place in the Western Conference and the right to face Durham in the State Tournament at Win¬ ston-Salem bv taking four of the next five conference tilts. On March 12, the Wildcat courtmen traveled to Win ston-Salem to meet the Durham Bulldogs, who held the fourth place spot in the Eastern Co nference. The Cats won the hearts of practically every basketball fan in the beautiful R. J. Reynolds’ gym by staging the greatest comeback in the tournament’s history. 1 he next night the Cat Cagers lost a close semi-final contest to a speedy Wilmington five. I lonors ran high for the Central team this year. Carson McClain was the onlv player in the Western AAA Con¬ ference named All-State. lie was also named on the All City team, the All-Conference teams as chosen by the Greensboro Daily News and the Charlotte Observer, and was voted Most Valuable Player by his teammates. Jimmy Regehr was on the All-Conference team and received honorable mention on the All-State. Ed Berryhill was All-City and received honorable mention on the All- State and All-Conference teams. Central’s two unheralded guards, Bob Shaw and Slade Joyner, led the Wildcats all year with their ball handling and needy assists thru-out the ’53 season. SCORES Central 56 Tech 39 Central 63 Myers Park 21 Central 63 Myers Park 29 Central 69 Asheville 59 Central 72 Bu rlington 62 Central 48 Greensboro 59 Central 62 Reynolds 61 Central 59 High Point 46 Central 61 (Jastonia . 53 Central 79 1 larding 58 Central 46 Salisbury 37 Central 63 Reynolds 54 Central .52 Tech 30 Central 63 Asheville 79 Central 63 Salisbury 62 Central 60 I larding 73 Central 57 Gastonia 49 Central 48 Burlington 60 Central 52 Greensboro 49 Central 58 1 ligh Point 50 Central 69 Durham 62 Central 62 Wilmington 60 Denotes I ournament Games. Page Ninety five Top: Ed Berryhill Lawrence Condf.r Tom Graham Tom Hasty Center : Ross Johnson Slade Joyner Carson McClain Charles Patterson Bottom: Claude Plumlee Jim Regehr Bobby Shaw Sam Williams iM 1952-53 VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD First row: Coach Irving J. Edelman, Sammv Williams, Bobby Shaw, Carson McClain, Claude Plumlee. Second row: Manager Tommy Hurt, Tommy Graham, Slade Jo yner, Tom Hasty, Edwin Berrvhill, Charles Patterson. Third row: Manager Bill Woidyla, Lawrence Conder, Ross Johnston, limmy Regchr, Manager Bob Virnelson. B-TEAITI Front row: Coach I lenrv Madden, Baine Martin, Pat Sarsfield, Jack Campbell, Freddie Castles, Jimmy Gettys. Second row: Alton Widenhouse, Larry Powell, Bradford Mills, Billy Mason, Joe Riggs. Page Ninety-seven TRACK TEAfTl The 1953 Central High I rack Team will be out to repeat the performance of last year’s squad, which captured the State Championship meet in Chapel I fill. The “Cat Cindermen,” coached by Leslie Outterson and Bill Ball, have planned nine colorful meets for this year’s schedule, including the defense of their State itie at Chapel Hill, May 8. The Queen City Relays and the City-County meet will also be big tests for the Wildcats. This year’s squad will be lead by Co-Captains Jim Beatty, H. F. Carriker, and David Outterson. Beatty, the state’s best mile-man, Carriker, a speedy on the dashes, and Outterson, the club ' s leader in the field events, are all expected to oive the Cats a well balanced team. Coach Outterson has found a larger interest in track this year than in previous ones; therefore, all events are expected to be much stronger than in the past. First rou : Donald Cooke, Bill Bullard, Buddy Strause, H. F. Carriker, Clyde Mears, Frank Bennet, Tommy Hutchins, Jim Weller, Harry Poovey. Second row: Mike Steinacher, Barney Lisk, Linsy Farris, Richard Philemon, Addison Martin, Georoe Adams. Third row: Jimmy Beatty, Jimmy Clippard, David Berryhill, Jack Wills, Ted Roberts, Joe King, Johnny Thomason, Ed Turner, David Outterson, Russell Rogers, Bill Ferrell, Don Graham, Charlie Webb, Jimmy Cook, Mr. Outterson, Coach. Fourth row: Donald Bryan, Manager; Bill Berryhill, David Mincy, Paul Biles, Rosco Herring¬ ton, Morgan Massey. Page Ninety eight in ncTion Page Ninety-nine TEnms teriti Coach George Sawyer’s 1953 tennis team, led by Captain Tommy Holder, should add some cham¬ pionship trophies to the Central collection. It will be hard for the Wildcat netters to miss with such talented lettermen returning as Tommy Holder, Mercer Blankenship, Richard Angstadt, Ben¬ ny Martin, and Tom Westmoreland. Some other top net men are Tom Ray, John DeCoursey, Sammy Williams, Bobby McWaters and Billy Knauff. I he 15-match schedule will take the netters to Newton-Conover, Hioh Point, and N. C. State, in¬ cluding many other neighboring cities. Their home schedule will include such teams as Myers Park, Statesville, and Morganton. SCHEDULE March 26.Hickory High .There March 30.Newton-Conover .Here April 2.Statesville .There April 7.Morganton.There April 9.Hickory.Here April 17.High Point.There April 18.N. C. State ' s J. V.’s.There May 18.Morganton April 22. .Statesville . .Here April 24. .... North. .Here April 28. .High Point . .Here May 1 .... .Myers Park . .Here Mav 5 . . . . .North . .There May 11 .... .Newton-Conover. .There May 12 ... . .Myers Park . .... Here .There ’ i 1 . H m •. fl t!11 A ' llP ■ ■ - % ; Bottom row. Bobby McWaters, Benny Martin, john DeCoursey. Clav Mobley, Billy Knauff. lop row: Mr. Sawyer, Richard Angstadt, Tom Westmoreland, Mercer Blankenship, Tommy Holder, Captain; 1 om Ray. r Absent: Sammy Williams. BASEBALL TEAITI First row: Jimmy Richardson, Bobby Burris, Pete Burris, Ed Turner, Bobby Foster, Buddy Strause, Neil Jones, Sandy Archer, Charles Fodel, Freddy Castles, Allen Hildreth. Second row : Bill Crompton, Phillip Space, David Stalls, Edgar Smith, Robert Dodge, Johnny Driggers, Dennis Lawing, Franklin Robinson, David Beaver, Jakie Quickel, Reggie Busby, Keith Baucom. Third row: Tommy Graham, Charles Skidmore, Jackson Hudspeth, Jack Campbell, Tom Hasty, Bo Madden, Fred Kraemer, Darrell Avery, Tom West, Larry Fowler, Jac ReVille, I. Don. Know, Baine Martin, Bill Woidyla. 1953 SCHEDULE March 27 March 31 April 1 April 7 April 10 April 15 April 17 April 21 pril 24 April 27 April 29 May 4 May 7 Mav 12 May 15 May 19 May 22 East East West Myers Park (there) Rock I I ill West .Salisbury Open Rock Hill I larding Mvers Park (night) Tech North I ech Open I larding Piedmont Page One Hundred One V ' v GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIOTI First row: Colleen Lott, President; Peggv 1 lerrin, Vice-President; Mary Harrison, Secretary; Ann Finger, Treasurer; Christine and Claudia Wood, Points Managers; June Geaslen, Publicity Manager. Second row: Shirley Williams, Nancy Long, Carolyn I avlor, Sharon Eudy, Carolyn Todd, Mavis Beck, Vertie Mae Parr, Sara Agnew. Third row: Kathleen Kesler, Mary J. Lassiter, Judy McCubbin, Louise Lifsey, Cindy Henderson, Betty Bowers, Nancy Agnew, Lexie Turner, Frances Pounds. Fourth row: Esther Seay, Pat Roberts, Peggy Eaves, Betty Jane Johnson, Shirley Craft, Sylvia Simpson, Betty McKay, Mary Psomadakis, Shirley Tarlton. Fifth row: Merle Reynolds, Ann Rac Matthews, Jerry Wilkerson, Joyce Mullis, Carol Watson, Pat Wilson, Lillian Davenport, Jeanette Mann. Page One Hundred Two Page One Hundred Three o ena our main we rincf in BOOK FOUR the all imp ortan t FEATURES WWri V Kt The clatter of the crowds, The hurry at the bell, Couples holding hands— The old familiar smell. Singing the Alma Mater; Sleeping in history class. An English theme that’s due How will we ever pass? Sitting in seventh period Listening to the band. Admiring the blue-stone ring On a senior’s hand. Knitting in 209— Trying to get a date. Detention hall for people Who arrive in class too late. Fire drills during tests, The weeping willow tree. All help me to define What Central means to me. oCouiie f- h xarr J}ane JliornliK Sophie oCeventii Sam cJLjnn i facl Vutk nn nn ii In SJl tuan f‘ P e $fV 2 ) ' cinie cJi Ilian Pt)avenport P aclne Purr (Par Lara P)a uis itzi tl ' linor (Parol (Pennett p acbie Pi art (jorma Piurt t(jancu Piou. ouie - t—e- I g rW- C 1- L-— 1 - ' ■- [ reflect on what my future holds; And also on the life that I have led; 1 ponder life and of the wav it molds Youths character to face the davs ahead. Ave lauohs at adolescent’s srowine pains; Thev smile and sav we do not understand. But some day they will see that youth contains A power greater than the adult hand. Youth’s eyes are clear; their eager minds unmarred From dissolution’s ever dread disease. Their blood is hot; they think with slight regard Of cautious living, paths of fatuous ease. But youth will not condemn with bitter tongue, Remembering the aged once were young. Henry Lomax, Poet CLASS DAY OFFICERS Prophet I iistorian I Ienry Lomax Bobby Penny Vernon Hunter Sammy Williams Lawyer Page One llutuired Pleven R S h o n o Al Davis and Cindy McLeese Mascots Bill Brandon and |oanne Carter Air. and Miss Central Nancy Morrison and Richard Anc.stadt Best Students Catharine May Miss Hi Miss Mili.ie Morris D.A.R. Award Jackie Furr Homecoming Queen m mt m IP -1 W 1 ; 1| l ; i f 4 T ; t i ‘ j f t : ■ ■ - Jayne Creech Carrousel Oueen EDITOR’S FRVORITES ■ E pt . ,Jf OCT. V sausbu- , OCT. ' “ ItiluNOTON AY N °v. jgsgF PROPHECY For Pete’s pity!’’ I veiled. 1 thought old Constantine had for¬ gotten all about me.” But there it was, all down in black and white: You are cordially invited to attend The Inaugural Ball Honoring the 44th President of the United States ( + $ C ) C + C$ X. % $ i j f$UC (That’s Greek for Gus Dallas) 1 rushed madly to my little wife and told her the magic news. Honey, guess what? Gus invited me to the Inaugural Ball; I’m going to Washington!” Before I knew it, the white dome of the city greeted my eyes, and 1 was a part of the thousands of people looking into the luminous, compassionate eyes of our next President. I plopped my bifocals into position and scanned the row of hotshots behind the very dignified and distinguished President-elect. Let’s see, where is she? Oh, there’s the First Lady-to-be. She is the former Mamie Goodwin. Gee, it’s unusual, to say the least—two Mamies in the White House in less than thirty years. There’s Billy Alexander, the new Veep, and Tommy Cassady, the new Ambassador to France. Heard he ' s making out with those French dolls (the kind that don’t break, that is!). And there’s George Solada, old faithful. I remember when he took over Taft ' s position. Oh, I see Mike Wilson, Seere- tarv of Defense, and there’s that wife of his, Monica, beside him. It’s a shame that she had to give up her brilliant golf career because of that tragic accident. She had the tournament in the bag when she slipped and fell in the 18th hole while making her final putt. It took the ASFRODHB (Amalgamated Society for the Rescue of Distressed Human Beings) forty-eight hours to rescue her. I can see why she’s gone into politics with her husband. Oh, there’s Helen Patterson. She’s the new secretary to the assistant to the assistant to the secretary of the under-secretary of Lower Slobovia. Gee, to think that all these world figures were in my class! Before I could say ( ' i V3 , Gus-Gus was taking the oath. He blew a kiss to someone, then said something about, I’ll be home, Mama. Wait for me!” and the Inauguration was over. The afternoon had gone with the wind, and I was plodding down to the Inaugural Dance. In I trotted to the ballroom. It was beautifully decorated with goat’s cheese (the new President’s favorite food) hanging daintily from the ceiling. Then who should I see but Mary Lou and Nancy Davis, the new Toni Twins. Hello,” I said. I’ve been hearing so much about you two lately. By the way, which of you has the Toni? Oh, Mary Lou, definitely,” piped Nancy. Here, you can see for yourself,” as they handed me their hair. I quickly said my fond adieus and excused myself. From these two I made my wav to the punch bowl, but my attention was suddenly attracted to some incoherent babblings which sounded something like a monkey festival. I craned my neck and whom should I see but Tina Quinn and Franny Barker carrying on a very quiet conversation ?). Tina! Franny!” I yelled. Come on over, you guvs!” I heard. Believe it or not, 1 found that these two are heads of the world’s biggest chlorophyll chewing gum plant. Their slogan is More chubs to the chew with Chickles.” I reached the punch bowl safely?! Let me have some— Well, look who’s here!” I bellowed. Henry ’Bear’ Lomax. What are vou doing these days-” Why, raising little bears, of course,” he retorted, and off he lumbered to his mate. Such a happy fellow,” I thought. I turned to get my drink, and whom should I see but Annette Niven. She told me that she and Tip Flelfner are plaving on Broadwav in A Kittycart Named Desire.” Hear they’ve really carted the awards off, too. Both won the coveted Lead Medals last year in Hollywood. People are saying their success is due to their top- notch agent, Mary Gin Farr, who takes only a modest 90 ( c of their earnings. Oh, there are Joan Ashcraft, Peggy Daniel, Penny Smith, and Elaine McSwain. Gee, seems that everybody’s getting the middle-age spread. Well, what are you four doing now? You’re all looking . . . healthy. Modeling corsets, eh? Well, I’m sure you all fit in just fine.” Emery McDonough is directing the band!” they yelled as they clobbered out of sight. Try to see him.” Yeah, I will! Oh, there he is now. Emery, wait a minute. Gee, you haven’t changed a bit. How’s Norma?” She’s fine. Have you heard the new theme song she wrote for me? It’s called ‘I’ve Got Tears in My Ears from Lying on My Back in the Bed While I Cry Over You’.” How wonderful! What’s the rest of the Central gang doing now? I see that all of them didn ' t make it to the Ball.” Well,” he drawled, you knew Pete Burris and Duck Broome had retired from pro football, didn’t you? Well, they’ve gone home to their chicken farms and Jackie and JoAnn. Oh, guess what! Vee Copses’ and Nancy Gilchrist’s ballet troupe has been touring the continent for three years. Vee and Nancy are two of the ballet’s greatest prima donnas, but the top drawing cards arc their partners, Scrump Sehrimsher and Jac ReVille, in their version of the world famed ballet, Moby Dick. By the way, ‘Bitter Bob ' Shaw and the fifth Mrs. Shaw (the former Adele Hagood) are honeymooning in the Belgian Congo. Jimmy Beatty has finally settled down with the girl of his dreams, the world’s champion lady wrestler, Neddy Mason. They were married in a stirring ceremony performed at ringside by Tom Ray. Sandy Archer was best man and El izabeth Martin was maid- of-honor. Instead of the traditional kiss, the marriage was sealed with Jimmy and Neddy’s getting a hammer-lock on each other. Getting back to football,” he continued, ‘Peanut’ Howard has just been made head coach at LINC, and he’s taking Brvan Horne and Ross Johnston with him as his assistants. Oh, I know you’ll be glad to hear this. The four most famous Conover models are here.” For Pete’s sake, who are they?” I asked. Why, you know them—Shirley Ferrell, Jayne Creech, Zoc Psomadakis, and Jeanette Finger. They’ve been modeling grass skirts this afternoon for Kurt Conner’s TV program, he grinned. You know Kurt took over Arthur Godfrev’s show when old Carrot- top kicked the bucket. Kurt always has such educational programs. Well, Bob, I’ve got to get back to the orchestra. There’s Sandra Hutchins over there. She’s taken over Louella Parsons’ column, so if you want more gossip just say ‘Hey’ to her and she’ll give you the juicy tidbits. By the way, stick around. Janice Kirbv and Judy Hobbs are going to warble a few tunes.” Well, great. I knew they could make a success.” Yeah, but they sound horrible with false teeth.” 1 wandered on off. Hev, Sandra!” I yelled. Emery was right. 1 said Hey,” and Sandra said: Well now, you ' re not to tell this to anyone, of course, but did you know that Sarah Leak, Barbara Stockton, and Harriet Bobbitt have formed an old maids’ club? Yes, they just gave up at last. Page One Hundred Seventeen And here’s some juicy news: Bill Brandon is president of Queens College and he’s still a bachelor.” “No!” “Yes! They say he’s already had four proposals—faculty, that is.” Well, tell me more. I’m all ears!” Let me think now. Ann Dixson is teaching biology at Harvard University. And Frank Schrimsher and Jimmy Ward are managing the county home. Both were jilted in just tragic love affairs, so they’ve drowned their sorrows in the home. Ann Knight and Catharine May are their chief matrons.” It ' s been informative, Sandra, but I have to be getting along now,” 1 managed to squeeze in while she took a breath. Oh, wait a minute. I’ve got oodles more. Sammy Williams, Dick Buckey, and Claude Plumlee are still working with the FBI. They’ve uncovered a clue in that old basketball scandal which took place in Waxhaw thirty years ago.” “Well, Sandra, I—” And did you know that Margaret Young, Dolores Dollar, Millie M orris, and Elizabeth Martin are embalmers at a funeral home? They always did love to work with people.” Yes, that’s great, but I really have to—” “And talking about people, 1 saw the other day where Lawrence Conder, Vernon Hunter, Jimmv Regehr, and Joe King are modeling for Physique Magazine. Yes, but Sandra—” By the way, did you know that Buck Griffin’s hair has changed color? He couldn ' t bear not having his flaming friend around, though, so he started using Tintair. That didn ' t work, so now he’s mixing house paints for it. He looks terrible with chartreuse hair. “Becky Deal and Andy Harper are getting in the higher income brackets with their Air-Wick factory. And Burton Mackey was crowned national champion flagpole sitter just last week. He always was good at sitting on the job. Oh, well, I wish you could stay. 1 have so much more to tell you.” Bye, Sandra.” Bye. Dear reader, it all sounds screwy, doesn’t it? Well, it is! So if you’ll pardon me, I’ll get back to my cell at Morganton. They ' ll be waiting for me. Bye, now! Writ by the hand of Bobby Penny, Inmate-at-Large Page One Hundred Eighteen HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ' 53 I ' m a Wildcat born ...” There it stood, Central High School. A brisk September day in 1950 found us forcing our unsure feet toward the portals that would engulf us in activity for the next three years. The confidence that had been built up from being top guys in junior high was overshadowed by the reality of being sophomores in senior high. Those first few weeks were spent in grasping-grasping at the newness of our situation, at the strange system whereby students had voice in operating the school, and always trying to remember the name of that kind senior who had directed us to a classroom that just didn’t seem to be there. It didn’t take long for us to adjust ourselves. Penny Smith, Pat Hunter, Catharine May, and Pete Burris were elected class officers to guide us through those trying days. Individual home room parties and afterwards the grand finale, an old fashioned square dance for the whole class, knitted us into a unified group. Our senses were still drinking in many new sensations, such as the sight of the powerful football team sparked by Larry Parker, the sound of the juke box blaring in the Maid, the taste of a hamburger in preference to a dinner in the cafeteria, and the smell of chemicals coming from the lab room. “I’m a Wildcat bred ...” The second semester found us stepping forth from the melting pot that so wonderfully blended products of A.G. and Piedmont and yet allowed each one of us to retain so much individuality. Lee Kerlin, Bob Shaw, Pat Hunter, and Kurt Conner were chosen to lead us even further and higher into making for us a place of prominence in the school that even in this short time we had grown to love. The end of the year found us proud possessors of our first Snips and Cuts. Graduation and summer separated us from the seniors with whom we had made friendships. Another September rolled around. This time, either from a summer’s experience or because most of us now sported a driver’s license, we passed the sweeping willows and entered those no longer frightening doors to take our places as juniors. As we scanned the football programs, we recognized many from our class taking prominent positions. In addition to our class officers, Buck Griffin, Kurt Conner, Slade Joyner, and Henry Lomax, we could boast two officers on the Student Council, Lee Kerlin and Sammy Wil¬ liams. We stepped into the f ast moving pace that Central was setting in leading all other schools of the state. We had a chance to see in the Male Animal, a faculty play, the lighter side of our teachers. Football season closed with a total of six wins and six losses. The second semester found our class taking once again two Stu¬ dent Council offices, secretary and treasurer, w ith Buck Griffin and Penny Smith filling these positions. We found competent class officers in Emery McDonough. Jimmy Beatty, Billy Knauff, and Pete Burris. After many weeks of rehearsing the operetta, Martha, was presented and made a smash hit. That was a vear to remember. All custom of the past was cast aside, for this was Leap Year and a dance was nearing. While the boys waited to be asked, the girls worried about getting the car. All the confusion and hilarity produced the best dance that Central had ever experienced. The basketball team made a great record in winning seventeen out of twenty-one games. The golf, track, and tennis teams filled out a sports’ year that any school would be proud to claim. The approach of spring was accented by whispers of the Junior- Senior. Evolving from many hours of work and planning, the affair was praised highly by the seniors. Reverberating in our whole being was the forceful beckoning of the outdoors, so the Key Club and G. G. S. beat a path to the seashore and the Bible Club experienced a week-end of inspiration and fellowship at Kings Mountain. Honors and Awards Day, although memorable and exciting, served as an omen to the seniors that their life in a semi-paradise would soon end. The junior year concluded with memories of friends, sports, teachers, and work still challenging us to something bigger and better—the senior year. It was here at last. One of our life goals had been reached. We were seniors. The honor and responsibility of leading the class in the first semester fell on Dick Buckey, Slade Joyner, Emery Mc¬ Donough, and Kurt Conner. The whole school felt the importance of Student Government in building school spirit, framing laws, revising the constitution, and planning projects of services for the school, as it was led by the very capable and hard-working Buck Griffin, assisted bv Claude Plumlee, Vernon Hunter, and Ed Myers. Things were really popping. College Day straightened us out on plans for further education. We laughed for weeks about the side¬ splitting antics of Bobby Penny in Charlie’s Aunt. A champion football team expertly coached bv Mr. Madden, Mr. Ball, and Mr. Edelman barely missed taking the AAA western conference title. Individual honors were heaped on our class. Jayne Creech represented Central in the Christmas Festival, Catharine May was elected Miss I Ii Miss, Millie Morris received the D.A.R. award, and Dickie Mattison achieved an All-Southern rating. Many things added to the success of the year; such as, the Christ¬ mas Cantata, the new Traffic Court, the counseling program’, the revising of the constitution, the newly painted rooms, the timely presentation of the news in the Rambler, and the thrilling perform¬ ance of the basketball team. The spiritual life of the school was strengthened by the Thanksgiving Assembly and the Christmas play. The Student Council elections found the A.B.C.’s, the Four Aces, and the Howdy Doody Kids battling for the positions. The results of the election placed Vernon Hunter, Dick Buckey, Helen Patterson, and Tom Ray in office. Then came the important de¬ cision of choosing the second semester class officers. Selected from a group of many capable candidates were Bill Brandon, Bobby Penny, Jim Martin, and Lawrence Conder. The unity and co-operativeness of the school was exhibited when the Chorus, Orchestra, Dramatics and Art Departments combined forces to present the all-time great operetta, “The Yeomen of the Guard.” “I’m a Wildcat dead ... A senior’s life at Central ends on graduation night. Never again except through the guise of an alumnus will he support athletic functions, share ideas in clubs, walk uptown with the gang, slip a ring on for the first time, thrill to the beauty of an operetta, or walk the hallowed halls. Buried in minds arc the hours of study, locked in hearts are the cherished friendships, and etched deeply into the depths of memory is the image of what was once our Central. Looking up to us are the future classes; looking down at us are past classes. Nostalgia and unmeasurable thankfulness overwhelm us as we fill another page of Central’s histo ry. Vernon Hunter, Historian Paee One Hundred Nineteen LAST WILL RriD TESTRUIEnT OF THE SETIIOR CLASS We, the distinguished but modest Class of 1953 from Central High School, being fully possessed of minds containing all the erudition possible to be assimilated in three years of high school, do heartily bequeath a tittle, tad, dab, and iota of our talent, uniqueness, temperament, and performance to those foolishly at¬ tempting to follow in our footsteps. For the explanation above and for the reasons held only in the hearts of those who have run the gauntlet of high school existence, we do soberly on this .... day of . in the year One Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifty-three, broach and bruit this our Last Will and Testament. Article I— To the Faculty Items: 1. To Mr. John Otts, we leave our gratitude for your methods of regulating the school and your helpfulness in shaping our lives. 2. To Miss Marion Fraser and Mr. Bill Anderson, we resign ourselves to any of the many things you may desire in the future, for we feel that you must have missed one or two of our faux pas. 3. To Miss Barbarah McDonald, we bequeath this tender poem: We luf you little, We luf you big, We luf you like A little pig!” 4. To Miss Nancy Abell, we will our appreciation for her helping hand in the affairs of student government. 5. To the entire faculty, we give acknowledgment for three years of invigorating, beneficial, and influential association. We hope that your efforts will be of good avail. Article II— To the Underclassmen Items: 1. To the juniors, we leave ole C. H. S., the best-in-life high school, in hopes that you endear her halls to your hearts while missing our miscues. 2. To the sophomores, we bestow the middle years of high school with trust that you will not falter when the going gets rough. 3. To the half halfs, we donate our used school books with assumption that they will be opened and absorbed with regularity. Article III— To the Pre-eminent Entities Items: 1. I, Claude Plumlee, leave Maxine and my loose set of uppers to Alton Widenhouse, but while the teeth are false I hope Maxine will be true. 2. I, Fundy, go out for lack V. Campbell on a Prestige label. 3. 1, Bill Bullard, will my great line play and triangle love affairs to Neil Jones. 4. We, Joanne Carter and Ossie Broome, Pete Burris and Jackie Furr, Dan Vogel and June Beaver, bequeath our meeting place nooks to Steve Ingram and Sara Lynn Black, Joe Riggs and Betsv Villas. 5. I, Dickie Mattison, leave mellow looks and famous gridiron feats to the stump, Johnnie Thomason. 6. I, K Smith, will my valiant campaign speeches to anyone who can speak long for naught, but still serve Central with a smile. 7. 1, Bob Penny, leave my Sluggo” look to Guy Soule. 8. I, Bob Shaw, leave my disinterest in women and basketball dribble to Carson Pecker” McClain. 9. I, Gus Dallas, leave. 10. 1, Zoe Psomadakis. leave my beautiful “hidden thought” eyes to next year’s basketball sponsor. 11. We, Bill Knauff and Dick Buckey, will our more casual moments to Ed Turner and Joe Broadway. 12. I, Ross Johnston, hope that I don’t leave to Bradford Mills my bench under the Irv.” 13. I, Nancy Gilchrist, will my ability to smack up (a car ... I mean) to Pat McClellan, who is well on her way- 14. I, Jim Beatty, bestow my stride on the track and with the gals to any junior boy who is fast enough. 15. I, Emery McDonough, leave my homespun wit to the helper of the state, Barry Clark. 16. I, Jim Martin, leave my cured “Hopalong Gait ' to “1 lie Driver” Freddie Castles. 17. We, Hal Carnes and Frank Bennett, leave the black spot to Tommy Lindsay and Conrad Grimes. 18. Nosotros, John Roberts and Donnie Whitfield, queden nuestro amor di Espanol a Senorita Marlene Ritch y Senor Scoop Sparrow. 19. I, limmv Ward, leave my Birmingham Hop to Bobby Burris with the hope that it will be added to his one-two-three flub step. 20. 1, Dicky Jordan, leave my ability to make the Last Will and Testament two years running to anybody who thinks he can do anything more unusual. 21. We, Henry Lomax and Buck Griffin, will our records of varied success to Tommy Graham and Baine Martin with hopes that the two years they have to work will be full ones. 22. I, Tip Heffner, bestow my late-found fame to Don Harris. 23. We, Dolores Dollar and Peggy Daniel, bequeath our beauty and vocal talents to Judies Walker and Anderson. 24. 1, Big Al Hildreth, leave all the local basketball stomping grounds, especially “Thv Jumping Hut,” to Bill Mason. 25. I, Tina Quinn, will my bounce and sparkle to Jackie Hart. 26. 1, “someone who thinks that he could care,” am for the many listeners of Kilgo’s Korner. 27. We, the students of Mr. Karl Sawyer, leave to the lucky few of the junior class moments of mathematical elation and ameli¬ oration that will surely be of avail to us in future years. 28. I, Bill Brandon, will my acquisition of knowledge and cute smile to Bobby Gregg. 29. 1, Vee Copses, bestow my hard work on the keyboard and yelping yells of cheer to some cute junior girl who can do so much in so little time. 30. I, Tommy Holder, leave my tennis balls to the over-the-net juniors who try to swing a cool racket. 31. I, David Outterson, bequeath my good track work under a fine man, my dad, to somebody who can really hurl the bull. 32. I, Chaucer, wait for the rising juniors with hopes that you enjoy my “cut ribaldry style. 33. I, Uncle Sam, call a few of my needed boys to the field of battle to fight for a cause that is worth fighting for. 34. I, Larry Austin, leave my poke of oratorical victories to Bonson Hobson. 35. In closing, we, the Class of 1953, abandon the halls but not the soul of Central. We vacate the rooms but not the memories. We bequeath the records but not the joys. Yes, we leave Central, but we carry with us three meaningful years. Bene vale. Samuel Sykes Williams Jurisconsult, Class of 1953 Witnessed by: Pogo George Oppeniieimer Ann Knight Page One Hundred Twenty f ' ' t - mU 11 -H fill f r W u Cl i ' E-l j i lU |J ' JM sponsoRS The Late Mr. 1 Jarry L. Griffin for Buck Griffin President Student Council, First Semester Mr. and Mrs. V. W. I Iunter Mrs. C. A. Plumlee for Vernon Hunter Secretary Student Council, First Semester President Student Council, Second Semester for Claude Plumlee Vice-President Student Council, First Semester Mrs. Charles Gordon Buckey for Dick Buckey President Senior Class, First Semester Vice-President Student Council, Second Semester Mrs. S. L. Ray for Tom Ray rreasurer Sliii eiU Council, Second Semester Miss Iackie |oyner for Slade Joyner Vice-President Senior Class, First Semester Nita Ferrell Norma Madalla for Bobby Penny for Emery McDonough Vice-President Senior Class, Second Semester Secretary Senior Class, First Semester Mr. Ralph E. Conner for Kurt Conner Treasurer Senior Class, First Semester sponsoRS Mrs. W. E. Conder Mrs. W. R. Norton for Lawrence Conder Treasurer Senior Class, Second Semester for Mary Ran Norton Editor of Rambler Vice-President Junior Class, First Semester Mrs. M. J. Minor for Mitzi Minor Treasurer junior Class, First Semester Rev. Clyde Tucker Dr. R. T. Bellows for Ann Cooke President Sophomore Class, First Semester for Bill Bellows President Sophomore Class, Second Semester Mr. F. II. McIntyre for Fred McIntyre Vice-President Sophomore Class, Second Semester Mrs. P. M. Millen Mrs. Vance B. King Mrs. A. O. Long for Don Millen Secretary Sophomore Class, First Semester for Joan King Secretary Sophomore Class, Second Semester for Nancy Long Treasurer Sophomore Class, First Semester sponsoRS Mrs. VV. D. Thornton for Jack Thornton Treasurer Sophomore Class, Second Semester Mr. I Iowari) A. Nivf.n for Annette Niven Faculty Editor Snips and Cuts Mr. J. B. Carpenter for Maxine Carpenter Business Manager Rambler Mrs. Bobby M. Russ for Henry Lomax Literary Editor Snips and Cuts Mrs. C. D. Davis for Mary Lou Davis Exchange Editor Rambler Mr. W. B. McSwain for Elaine McSwain Editor of Clubs and Organizations, Snips and Cuts Mrs. T. Earl I Ieffner, Sr. for Carolyn Heffner Snips and Cuts Staff Mr. “Chuck” Sapp for Jeannette Finger Advertising Manager Rambler Mrs. E. G. Copses for Vee Copses Circulation Manager Rambler Mrs. W. E. Dellinger for Barbara Dellinger Feature Editor Snips and Cuts ZoE PSOMADAKIS for Basketball Team James McLauchlin for Ann Knight Feature Editor Rambler Anita Burr for Track Team SPOnSORS Jackie Furr for Football Team Vee Copses for Key Club Lillian Davenport for Senior FIi-Y Club K | 1 1 N. G. SPEIR, Inc. Home Loans Real Estate Sales f 130 East Fourth Street Phone 4-5386 With Sincere Compliments of fnaie twills Charlotte Sporting Hoods Co. Incorporated 314 South Tryon Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. Telephone 3-0600 CITY SAVINGS BANK Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation SAVINGS—CHECKING ACCOUNTS—LOANS 120 EAST THIRD STREET Charlotte, North Carolina Phone 5-4441 Page One Hundred Twenty eight YOU ALWAYS MEET YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU SHOP AT ‘The Friendly Store in a Friendly City” Page One Hundred Twenty nine w miw T0TCIMJ1D0RSCD PRODUCTS • 06 S CHURCH ST TELEPHONE 3 430 C H A R LOTT E.M O. McEwen FunEral Service 727 E. Morehead Phone 4-6421 CHARLOTTE 3, NORTH CAROLINA 24 Hour Ambulance Service 104 SOUTH TRYON STREET Leading Jewelers Since 1896 The ‘‘3rd above is the symbol of correctness for the well dressed young man. As most smartly dressed men in Char¬ lotte know—it symbolizes Tate-Brown ' s 3rd floor, where you are always sure of getting the correct clothes for the correct occasion. THE LABEL OF DISTINCTION Page One Hundred Thirty Wore, Leadddeauti Sdaion AIR-CONDITIONED 919 E. Morehead Street Phone 2-3363 Compliments of THE RAMBLER Across From CENTRAL HIGH BOSTITCH and faster fastens it better — with wire All Types of Staples Applied by Machines All Types of Machines For Applying Staples Bostitch Atlanta, Inc. 405 South Mint Street Phone 4-4761 Phone 6-5360 Harry Hearn, Jr. Sales Engineer c H A R T E R T R I P S Ride Trailways Always THROUGH ROUTES FROM CHARLOTTE TO ATLANTA CHARLOTTE TO KNOXVILLE CHARLOTTE TO NASHVILLE CHARLOTTE TO MEMPHIS CHARLOTTE TO SAN ANTONIO CHARLOTTE TO TAMPA CHARLOTTE TO JACKSONVILLE CHARLOTTE TO WILMINGTON Only one change to DALLAS—AMARILLO—CHICAGO TAMPA and MIAMI A S P E C I A L T Y QUEEN CITY T R A I L WAY S CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Page One Hundred Thirty-two BALDWIN GRAND CASE BROTHERS “House of Baldwin ’ CHARLOTTE, N. C. ACROSONIC Page One Hundred Thirty-three Creech motorcycle Company D. M. Creech Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Johnson Motors Telephone 2-7675 201 W. Moreheod St. CHARLOTTE, N. C. The Independence Mutual Life Insurance Company 507 East Trade Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. Compliments of Parnell-Martin Supply Co. WHOLESALE PLUMBING SUPPLIES CHARLOTTE, N. C. ASHEVILLE, N. C. ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 309 S. Tryon Street You Can Always Do Better At Bridges Compliments of LISK’S No. 2 “THE ONE STOP STORE 2908 Selwyn Ave. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Page One Hundred Thirty-four -K Compliments of THOMAS HOWARD COMPANY X- Compliments of THE SOUTH ' S LARGEST HOME FURNISHERS 425 S. Tryon 129 S. College C. D. THOMAS COMPANY Builders of Better Built Homes BUILDERS BROKERS HOMES RENTALS LOTS REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS 1200 S. Boulevord CHARLOTTE, N. C. Compliments of LYnDY’S GRILL Dowd Road at Wilkinson Blvd. Blackmon Patterson Barber Shop Specializes in MILK SHAKES, SANDWICHES, FRIED CHICKEN, I z t oourn Boulevard STEAKS, AND DINNERS Page One Hundred Thirty-five LADIES’ AND CHILDREN ' S READY-TO-WEAR 1508 Central Avenue Phone 5-1853 Page One Hundred Thirty-six FURR’S SEED STORE B. Z. FURR, Manager EVERYTHING IN SEEDS AND FEEDS BIRDS AND SUPPLIES — DOCS, FEEDS AND SUPPLIES PETS, ANIMALS AND BIRDS Phone 9415 508 East Trade Street Compliments of C. D. SPANGLER Construction Company Elizabeth Button Shop Custom Made Belts, Buckles, Buttons Button Holes DRESSMAKING AND ALTERATIONS 1424 Elizabeth Ave. Phone 5-7474 CHARLOTTE, N. C. CONGRATULATIONS From W. G. I. V. “ Charlotte ' s Musical l oice” Page One Hundred Thirty-seven (Charlotte iJkeatncai Printing Cko. Phone 4-7882 223 West Second Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. XligFrd Hunter Paint Company, Inc Distributors for PRATT LAMBERT PAINTS—VARNISHES—ENAMELS—PAINTER ' S SUPPLIES Let Us Recommend A Good Painter Dial 3-8542 Delivery Service 212 N. Church St. FUEL OIL BUILDING SUPPLIES COAL Call or See TUCKER-KIRBY CO. Home of T-K Service Since 1920 520 W. Palmer St. Phone 6-1585 Charlotte Textile Engravers Incorporated 1200 Elizabeth Avenue CHARLOTTE, N. C. All Types of Cylinder Engravings Phone 4-7206 Phone 4-7207 TURK’S SUPER MARKET Wishes You The Best of Everything AL BROWN’S SERVICE STATION Page One Hundred Thirty-nine r i ✓ J a - -� dc J 9 £c 4) -4 w to. - 4M C k v- K r; IfC+A t Otdtc U mJZs — Open seven days a week — -- c� -� PRESCRIPTIONS “Free Delivery” 131 E. Park Ave. Phone 8116 NIVEN DRUG COMPANY Page One Hundred Forty FIRST FEDERAL Savings and Loan Association 122 W. Fourth Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. For Your Furniture Needs Lowder Leads LOWDER FURNITURE COMPANY 208 South College Street Telephone 3-1412 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Ernest Ellison, Inc. “Just Insurance” R. E. Ellison L, R, Teal Phone 3-1146 Liberty Lite Building CHARLOTTE, N. C. Up To Date BARBERING Hawthorne Barber Shop Treat Yourself To The Best 1632 Elizabeth Avenue CHARLOTTE, N. C. BENNICK ' S DRUGS—SUNDRIES The Service Store CANDIES — SODAS — SUNDRIES WE DELIVER Phone 5-9107 920 Central Avenue CHARLOTTE, N. C. Telephone 5-4449 HALL’S, INC. CHARLOTTE, N. C. 1237 The Plaza Home of Quality Floor Coverings Upholstering, Rebuilding and Custom Furniture Page One Hundred Forty-one Compliments of LITTLE PEP-DELMQNICO muton RESTAURANT sine. Opposite Hotel Charlotte To be sure you are, with a prized diploma to show for it! Congratulations on all those tests you ' ve successfully passed. Now life is going to give you the supreme test of thinking for yourself. You ' ll hear that the political planners can manager everything for you, and give you a secure life If you think that one through clearly, you will see that the most secure people you could find are the ones in jail. You ' ll probably hear more about your rights than you do about your responsibility. Yet your teachers have warned you that every right carries with it an obligation equal or greater. Duke Power Company ..S mVi y tile piedmont Claro fi arolinai HEGLER ' S SERVICE GOODYEAR TIRES, TUBES BATTERIES RECAPPING TIRE REPAIRING WASHING LUBRICATING 601 East Trade Street Phone 6-0S29 DAIRY PRIDE ICE CREAM STORE N. Tryon at 25th Street Try The Best Milk Shakes In Town LITTLE HARDWARE COMPANY COLONY BARBER SHOP Selwyn Ave. Brandywine Ave. 1332-34 South Mint Street Specializing in Men’s and Children’s Phone 3-3133 Haircuts CHARLOTTE 3, N. C. Member of Master Barber ' s Association W. C. Barber, Proprietor Page One Hundred Forty-two CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES From One of The South’s Great Stores Page One Hundred Forty three 3 pex A ™ rtf -C?Ua L afl u 1 (UJicJia2L J ' OAmA. � (T 3800 Park Road T 7: ti ' -y-yd Phone 3-6814 iitL luj dU?i Oil Heating Sales Service Allied Heating Service 1029 N. Harrill Street .Phone 4-4864 Night 2-5858 Grade A” Jersey Milk - ' 1 ° Products Jl . U 0 jjj • O • i ‘ X � W Q t rL Uj. J Serving Charlotte Since 1915 vL ‘Quality First ’ SHEPHERD BROS., Inc. Printers 121 South Church Street SHARPE’S PAINT AND SUPPLY CO. 1113 E. 10th St. WHOLESALE—RETAIL Phone 5-8335 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Paints—Floor Coverings—Venetian Blinds Compliments of iRwp’a Antique tjup CHARLOTTE, N. C. “The House of a Thousand Treasures” 120 West 5th Street 108 East Morehead Providence Road Service Station JOHN M. LITTLE SINCLAIR PRODUCTS DIAMONDS—JEWELRY WASHING WATCHES—SILVERWARE LUBRICATION 815 Providence Road Phone 2-0980 221 North Tryon Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. Page One Hundred Forty-four B� ltarn« JHrmortal Park auk HJauanlntm Thomas Griffith and Company Insurance Headquarters Since 1875 226 S. Tryon St. Piedmont Building (Street Front) CHARLOTTE, N. C. All Lines of Insurance Except Life Insurance Representing 15 Highest Grade Stock Insurance Companies 2-4195—PHONES—2-4196 Carolina Cycle Co. “We know we KNOW bicycles” We carry the famous “Schwinn” and “Whizzer Motor Bikes” 328 S. Church St. Voult ry S ■security c MS 1 PHONE ■ 3 - 2177 ■ Rex Recreation Center BILLIARDS AND BOWLING 125 South Tryon Adams Roofing and Supply Co. 215 W. Bland Phone 6-2917 Page One Hundred Forty-five Any piano player or organist can easily learn the feel” of the New Connsonata—even inexperienced hands quickly learn to make music” on it, too. Everything about the NEW 1951 2D model Connsonata is just where it comes naturally!” See it today—it’s America’s Best Organ Value. Don Richardson 1719 South Boulevard Phone 5-5524 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Heath Motor Company Your Dealer 318 West Fifth Street Telephone 5-8441 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Carpenter’s Texaco GAS—OIL—LUBRICATION WASHING—TIRES—TUBES ACCESSORIES—WHEEL BALANCING SPARK PLUG CLEANING ROAD SERVICE Phone 9285 2229 N. Tryon H. B. WALTER REALTOR 119 Brevard Court Phone 4-1249 Nights and Holidays 3-2593 CROSLEY SHELVADOR FREEZER THE WORLD ' S MOST CONVENIENT FREEZER Distributor CAROLMS AUTO SUPPLY HOUSE 221 N. College Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. Pa e One Hundred Forty-six Williamson Sale Co. Furniture Appliances Across from Central Hi 1128 Elizabeth Ave. Phone 5-3652 E. J. SMITH and SONS CO. 1100-08 Elizabeth Ave. POWER LAWN MOWERS SALES AND SERVICE GRASS SEED FERTILIZER J. O, JONES, INC. Home of Hart-Schaffner and Marx Clothes 208 South Tryon Street Compliments of BRUCE FOSTER BRAKE SERVICE CO. CHARLOTTE, N. C. SELWYN ESSO SERVICENTER Jack and Bill Zachary 2901 Selwyn Avenue CHARLOTTE, N. C. Phone 5-9463 COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE The One Fine Car In The Low Price Field ALWAYS A BETTER DEAL AT PETTIT MOTOR CO. 515 E. 4th Phone 8157 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Page One Hundred Forty-seven iJ®43 1859 1953 Morris Barnes Incorporated Market of Quality Daily Delivery Service 227 West Trade Street Telephone 3-1116 Malone ' s Shell Service 1630 South Boulevord Phone 9289 WHEN YOU NEED A CAB Call a RED TOP CAB Two-way Radios PHONE 5-1751 Careful, Courteous Drivers E. P. NISBET COMPANY 1818 Baxter Street Dial 2-7755 WILLIAMS OIL-O-MATIC OIL BURNERS In the business 26 years ★ STAR SODA SHOP 308 W. Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. Puge One Hundred Forty-nine FRIENDLY SALES COMPANY Furniture For The Entire Home We Give Liberol Trade-In Allowance On Old Furniture 411 East Trade Street Phone 3-6883 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Compliments of C. UU. Upchurch Co. Packard Motor Cars Corner West 5th Pine MINIT CAR WASH 1125 E. Fourth Street Dial 2-5491 Compliments of “Clothing for deserving women everywhere ” 132 N. Tryon Street Phone 3-3191 McKee Realty Co. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BUSINESS PROPERTY SALES—INSURANCE 123 W. 4th St. Phone 3-1134 Page One Hundred Fifty RENT FORMAL WEAR From BEN TUBEL Ladies’ and Men’s Tailoring 1421 E. Moreheod St. Phone 2-0032 HARRY BRYANT COMPANY CHAPEL - IN - THE - OAKS Richardson’s Beauty College The School of Modern Beauty Culture 131 2 W. Trade Street Phone 4-9958 All classes under the direct supervision of Mrs. Gladys Richardson Domestic Laundry INC. Home of ZORIC CLEANING Phone 3-7113 White Auto Body Works Bear Frame and Axle Alignment Painting and Trimming Radiator Repair Dial 3-4309 1521 W. Trade St. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Telephone 5-9696 lltotver Equipment Scooter Service Specializing in Lawn Mowers and Air Cooled Engines 1111 East Seventh Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. Compliments of S. H. KRESS CO. 101 £r 103 S. Tryon Street Page One Hundred Fifty-one Stockton Motor Company Telephone 4-5589 1525 South Mint Street CHARLOTTE 3, NORTH CAROLINA Distributors of DIAMOND T Motor Trucks Page One Hundred Fifty-two pologies to Poetess Stein. A rose may Ire endlessly a rose; a job is more than just a job. A job is a living. So wben you loob lor a job, you want security, good pay, assurance of raises and opportunity to advance. lelepbone girls find all these tilings and more in interesting and important jobs in a growing industry. Why not come in and talk with us about a position at the Telephone Company? THE TELEPHONE COMPANY IS A GOOD PLACE TO WORK Page One Hundred Fifty-three CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF ' 53 from The Purity Market 202 East Trade Street KAY JEWELRY CO. Always on the Square 111 South Tryon Street AMERICA ' S LEADING JEWELERS FOR 36 YEARS Faul and Crymes, Inc Sporting Goods 415-417 South Tryon Street YOUR SPECIALIST IN SPORTS From Factory To You Tl CHARLOTTE TROUSER b] MANUFACTURING COMPANY | T;- ) Men ' s and student ' s trousers made h j of fine quality materials Tailored to your Individual Style 324 S. Church St. Phone 5-5379 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Carolina Transit Charter Service H. W. Hunter, Owner We Specialize In Charter Bus Service ANYWHERE — ANYTIME Call Us Phone 4-0218 740 West Trade Compliments of BIGGERS BROTHERS, II1C. It Always Pays To Buy The Best WHOLESALE FRUITS—PRODUCE CHARLOTTE, N. C. Designers and Makers of Traditional, Early American and Modern Upholstered Furniture SUfllU Wan ufacturinq C cj c. oninantj 4551 Pineville Road CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Page One Hundred Fifty-four JONES DRY CLEANING CO. f 1601 East Fourth Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. The World’s Greatest Artists are on rca Victor Records Visit your RCA Victor Record Dealer and Listen to the Latest RCA Victor Recordings ★ Southern Radio Corp. “Carolina Home of the Victor Dog” RCA Victor Distributor CHARLOTTE, N. C. Compliments of Interstate Securities Corporation INVESTMENT SECURITIES Walker ' s Drug Store Seventh and Tryon Streets ★ Dial 3-4166 PLANTATION GRILL 2426 W. Morehead Sandwiches of All Kinds Fountain and Curb Service We Cater to High School Boys and Girls Page One Hundred Fifty-five SENIORS PHOTOGRAPHED By BRUMFIELD STUDIO Portraits With Personality 325 East Boulevard Charlotte, N. C. Page One Hundred Fifty-six SKIDMORE AUTO SALES 808 S. Tryon Street TODD TIRE COMPANY Corner 6th £r Graham Congratulations to the class of ’53 CHARLOTTE CHEMICAL LABORATORIES ENJOY ‘S P ' Wherever You Meet for Refreshing Treats Peanut Butter Sandwiches Peanuts Candy Potato Chips Remember This Seal — It ' s Your Assurance of the Best Radio Electronic Sales Service Co. 117 E. Park Avenue CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Phone 4-3217 Fage One Hundred Fifty •.even Compliments of Harris Su per Market s 1704 Central Avenue 2707 South Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. STANLEY ' S Drug Stores, Inc. Corner 7th St. Pecan Ave Phone 3-5103-04 CHARLOTTE, N. C. PRESCRIPTIONS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED JARRELL ' S Franklin Studios Photographers Graduation Pictures—Home Portraits Wedding—Candid Photos—Creators of Portraiture 328 N. Tryon Street Phone 3-8568 MORE PEOPLE READ EVERY DAY THAN ANY OTHER NEWSPAPER IN THE CAROLINAS • LU- CAyJiyruibi. r t eZ C r L. 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EV E n TS JANUARY 26 Beginning of second semester 30 Harding FEBRUARY 5 Air Defense Filter Center program 6 Reynolds 9 Election of King and Queen of Hearts 10 Tech 14 Sadie Hawkins Dance 19,20,21 THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD 27 Burlington MARCH 3 Band concert 4 D. E. Fashion Show 5 Faculty auction 6 Faculty basketball game 10 Honor Society assembly 12 State Basketball Tournament 13 Lucky Day Dance 20 Sock Hop 24 Career Day 25,26,27 CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE 29 First baseball game APRIL 2 Easter assembly 3-6 Spring holidays 11 City-County Track Meet 13,14 Visitation by Southern Association representatives 16, 17 Key Klub Kapers 18 APRIL IN PARIS 23,24,25 One Act Plays 30 Student Council elections MAY 1 Tennis—My ers Park 4 Senior Banquet 5 Band Concert 7 SNIPS AND CUTS 8 State Track Meet—Chapel Hill 13 Honors and Awards Day 16 Junior-Senior Dance 16 Queen City Relays 19 Baseball—Harding 27-29 Exams 31 Baccalaureate JUNE 2 Commencement 1953 March 1953 Sun. Mon. Tun VM. Thu. Tri. 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