Ceres High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Ceres, VA)

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t ci £ trier’ Class The history of the class of 1949 is so dramatic and colorful.that it res embles a play - one of those modern plays that has no regard for the rules of drama, It is hard to classify this drama, as it is so full of comedy, vary ing situations and, yes, tradegy, so let us call it a Revue . The scenes all take place in the high school building, corridors, class rooms, auditorium of Ceres High School. The setting is simple, showing sign of much use. Act I, shows the arrival of 18 actors. Now anyone knows it would be difficult to fit so many actors into one act of a performance, but that is what had to be done, First the actors assembled in the halls and then after much pushing and shoving, they were herded into a large room and introduced to the leading actor who was already there, His name is Study and he appears to be a villain, in every sense of the word. It is evident that he plans to interfere sadly with the enjoyment and leisure of the Freshmen actors. At the close of Act I, there is a dramatic struggle with Study's brother Examination. Most of the Freshmen sre a match for Him, and fame out victorious in their battle. The curtain now falls on Act I and now comes an intermission of 10 or 12 weeks during which time the Freshmen look forward to Act II when they will be known as Sophomores. When Act II opens, there is a decided difference in the number who appear ed as actors on the stage. A touch of sadness is found in the absence of some who failed in their encounter with Exams, or who for other reasons are not able to take part in the performance, As Sophomores the remaining actors are be ginning to show an ease of manners, and a feeling of security that was sadly lacking in Act I. The Actor Study still plays the most important part in the act and the Sophomores have learned how to cultivate their friendly help to the extent that they do not so much dread their encounter with this brother, Exam. Examination had planned a stiff encounter though, and it was only the bravest who survived. It was with a great sense of relief that the actors saw the curtain fall on Act II and they staggered out into the sunshine and spent 8 weeks endeavoring to forget the mighty struggle enacted in their Sophomore Year. Now, the curtain goes up on Act IIIT. What! the same Actors? Yes, but so changed we hardly recognize them, They have grown in stature and wisdom, they are proud without being haughty; they are grave but not too serious; they are the Juniors, Some are so good at dramatic performance that the directors let us put on a play called, Aaron Slick from Punkin' Crick , 6n April 16, 1948 we gave a delightful banquet honoring the Senior Class of '48. Under the excellent sponsorship of Miss Ruth Crabtree , the banquet made a big success. The villain, Exam , appears again to meet defeat as the happy Juniors battle through. The curtain falls on Act III, a brave cast which has excelled in many activities. They now go forth to enjoy what leisure they can before Act IV begins, At last, after a most pleasant intermission, the curtain goes up on Act IV By this time the cast is now known as Seniors of 1948 and '49. The actors who showed promise of being stars in the preceding acts have fulfilled that promise and shine brightly. They are as follows Honor Students: Frances Catron, Mildred Bruce and Nannie Hayton, Act IV is now drawing to a close and the Seniors this year on April 1§ will be guest of the Junior Class at the Junior--Senior Banquet. The Seniors have marshalled their efforts to attack their last enemy -Final Exams, Their attack is well organized and they emerge victorious, Study has helped them to master all the Answers , Amidst a loud burst of applause the curtain drops for the last time on Act IV. The Seniors have graduated! Hail to the Class of 1948-'49 ,

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Slensk—= SS AI Pee OneGy Time has flown since that sad, yet welcomed day when the Senior Class marched up to receive their diplomas from Mr. 3. M. Thomas, who was principal of good old Ceres High. Let's see, that was in 1949 and it is now 1969. Yes, time has flown since then and it seems almost a dream now, As I sit here, I recall how things used to be and realize that a great change has come over the world and especially the little school loc ated on the banks of North Holston, back in the old Home town, known to us as Ceres. The school has enlarged and GEE! they have that modern gym nasium we pleaded so earnestly for, but didn't get. All of us envy the students now. The school now has a larger library and talking a bout good chow, try the new little Cafeteria run by Margeurite Creggar. Good work, Margeurite, keep it up. th ae SS The Senior Class as a whole is really doing well in the vocational field. Marvin Cox, is now owner of the Ceres Airport and he has as his assistant, Zimmie Wilson, — —— — le x Frances Catron seems to be making a great success as a secretary. Hey! not so close to the boss. Mildred Bruce has just finished spanking 2 children from the Commercial Department. From all reports she must be teaching them something, Nannie Hayton has made a real success at nursing. She is now head nurse at the Kegly Hos- pital located at Bland, Virginia, Yes, the class of '49 has made a success and I'm sure each member owes his success to cC. H.S. and the teachers who worked patiently with them,