Chapel Hill High School - Hill Life Yearbook (Chapel Hill, NC)

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CLASS HISTORY September 1950--and finally we were in high school. As we came from the Carrboro, White Cross, and Chapel Hill elementary schools, there were many new faces which soon became familiar. R. B. Fitch was president of the student body, and Robert Peanut Blackwood led our class meetings in Mr. Noble's room in the basement of the old wing. The old wing was our Home that year, it was the only completed part of the building. The sound of hammering, drilling, and machinery-- the erection of the remainder of the building--broke the lull of many a science and civics class. In keeping with tradition, a freshrnan,Jackie Partin was crowned CHHS Sweetheart at the annual Valentine Ball. The varsity basketball team won the District 3 Championship, and the Jayvees had an undefeated season. As Sophomores we were not as confident as we had expected to be, for we had a beautiful spacious newbuilding to which to become accustomed. The Honor System, under the leadership of our first Chief Justice, Charles Green, went into effect, and Don Christopher was student body president. With our eyes on the future, we gave a successful square dance to raise money for the Junior -Senior. Ned Hedgpeth served as our class president that year. Nineteen hundred and fifty-one, fifty-two was a memorable year in athletics for CHHS. The basketball team won the Sandhills In- vitational Tournament and again captured the District 3 Championship. Our swim- mers placed third in the Southeastern Interscholastic Meet. The baseball team not only won the district championship, but also went on to beat Kinston for the regional title. Juniors! --and again Robert Blackwood was chosen for the difficult role of class president. Jimmy Goodwin led the ever-increasingly effective Honor System, and Coleman Gentry was head of the student body. Money was uppermost in our minds that year as we planned the Junior -Senior. In the fall we had a successful magazine drive. Then we sponsored the school's first White Christmas Dance, which was also a great success. The baseball team again won the District 3 crown, but this time they lost the regional title to Kinston. Our extra-curricular program was greatly expanded as many new clubs were added. Next came a flurry of heated discussions and committee meetings. The result, a gala banquet and prom planned around the theme, Moonlight and Roses. For the first time it was held at the Hope Valley Country Club, where we danced to the music of Roy Cole's Orchestra. All our hard work proved worthwhile. , Then came the moment we'd lived for--our Senior Year. We chose Scoop Mc- Allister as class president, and Mike Gallagher and Robert Blackwood led the Honor Council and student body, respectively. The new school grounds were landscaped, and we knew we had a building of which to be proud. A senior, Carla Smith, was crown- ed Sweetheart of CHHS, breaking a five-year line of Freshmen Queens. We received our class rings, ordered calling cards and invitations, were leaders in all school act- ivities, studied Macbeth , wrote term-papers, had the front seats in assemblies, and gave our class play, we knew we were truly Seniors at last. Many improvements have been made and many conveniences added to the school during our stay. From the proceeds of Snack Shack, an activities bus was purchased for school group trips. Along with the new building, we got lockers and new desks. The national and state flags for the auditorium were presented to the school by the class of '52. During our Junior year, a heating system was finally installed in our beloved tin can. It didn't always work, but nevertheless, it made physical education and basketball games more enjoyable, at least sometimes. A display case for school trophies, two water coolers, and several clocks were added our Senior Year. The ornamental benches along the front walk gave us a place to get together and enjoy snack shack and lunch hour. To keep us from drowning in the mud, the driveway from Franklin Street to the team rooms was paved. With fond farewell we leave--thankful for the experiences of these four years which have helped us grow toward maturity. The Class of 1954

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Scoop McAllister, Presidentg Murray Wall, Vice-President: Roxada Harward, Treasurerg Ruth Hundley, Secretary. Led by these officers we, the Senior class, have enjoyed our busiest year. It has been a memorable one, and we hope that we have carried the responsibilities and set the example as leaders of the school. , Ml

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BARBARA BLACKBURN petite . . . long tresses . . . smile F.H.A. 1,2,4,-H 1, Library Club 1, 2,A-Y 2, 3, 4, Music Club 4, Majorette 1, Pro- conian 4. LEWIS GLOVER BLACKWOOD quiet ways . . . bus . . . well-built Football 4, Baseball 3, 4, Bus Driver 2, 3, 4. LUCY BLACKWOOD reserved . . . pug nose . . . blond Baby Sitters 1, 4-I-I 1, 2, 3, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3,Music Club 3, Library 2, 3, 4, Majorette 1. ROBERT HAMPTON BLACKWOOD peanut . . . Mr. President . . . trumpet Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Class President 1, 3, Vice-President 2, Band Librarian 3, A-Y 3, Football 3, 4, Student Council President 4, Basketball 2. 44' 4 SENIORS AN ZENETTE HACKNEY ANDREWS voice that makes Nightingales envious . . Lloyd Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Y-Teens 1, 2, 3,Majorette 1, 2, Red Cross Council 2, Homeroom Treasurer 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. KATHERINE ATWATER cat-glasses . . short and cute 4-H 1,2,3,4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Assistant Program Chairman 3, 4. MARVIN LINDSAY BARBOUR friendly . . . old Plymouth . . . Rose's Basketball 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Music Club 3, 4, Technicians Club 4, Proconian Copy Editor 4, Homeroom Vice-President 4. LOIS ROBINSON BEAM married women . . . quiet Tryon Consolidated school 1, 2, 3, Library Club 4.