Charles D Owen High School - Black Swan / Skirmisher Yearbook (Black Mountain, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1951 volume:

■ r iS; — FOREWORD The staff of the 1950-51 Skirmisher sincerely hopes that as you turn the pages of this book your minds will be refreshed and your memory will rekindle the happy hours spent at Black Moun¬ tain High School. “For Memory has painted this perfect day With colors that never fade, And we find at the end of a perfect day The soul of a friend we’ve made.” STAFF EDITOR Hejen C. Brown ASSISTANT EDITOR Norma Justus BUSINESS MANAGER Sherwood Mull ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER Russell Rowland ADVERTISING MANAGER Wade Rice ADVERTISING STAFF Peggy Hall, Sara Rice, Jack Hudson, Barbara Allred, Ed Reese, Thelma Brooks SPORTS EDITORS Reba Gouge and David Atkins ART Betty Allison and Vera Hodges LITERARY Carol Ledbetter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Sue Reed ADVISOR Mrs. A. M. McCoy DEDICATION Mrs. Josephine McCoy Mrs. Martha T. Perley Because your guidance in our social and intellectual capacities in our Junior and Senior years is greatly appreciated, we, the Senior Class of 1951, dedicate this edition of the SKIRMISHER to you, Mrs. Martha T. Perley and Mrs. Josephine McCoy. 2 IN MEMORIAM Robert Eugene Jones was born on March 25, 1934 in Buncombe County, where he spent his life. He was a student of Black Mountain High School and was active in sports such as Basket¬ ball and Football. He passed awav on June 18, 1950. ' 3 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Superintendent Buncombe County Public Schools T. C. Roberson SCHOOL COMMITTEES Left to right: Mrs. E. V. Gouge Mr. J. G. Northcott Mr. R. E. Finch FACULTY N. C. Shuford Principal T. W. Nesbitt Physical Science Eugene Byrd History Ralph Humphries Physical Education 5 FACULTY Mrs Martha T. Perley English Mrs. Mary Walker Home Economics Mrs. Katherine Trueblood English Mrs. Mary Woody Commercial Department Miss Doris Waugh Librarian R. W. Seawright Natural Science G. C. Carson Agriculture Mrs. Lois Carland Eighth Grade Miss Ruth Gilbert Eighth Grade Mrs. Ruth Cunningham Eighth Grade 6 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President SHERWOOD MULL “Too low they build who build be¬ neath the stars.” Vice President CAROL SIMMONS “Karo “The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.” Treasurer REBA GOUGE “Bangs “Argue, argue, over a point so thin, and when you don’t win, argue again.” Secretary BETTY ALLISON “Zip “To live each day as if it were the last.” 7 SENIORS DAVID ATKINS “ Dick ” “And why should life all labor be?” HAZEL B. BURNETTE “ Jug Head ” “While I breathe, I hope.” RUTH BARTLETT “The only way to multiply happiness is to divide it.” JOYCE BELCHER “Berp” “Look on the bright side every time, don’t waste your days repining, when any cloud looks dark and dull, turn out the silver lining.” THELMA BROOKS “Ponkie” “Though it tarry, wait for it; because it will |Hi V - surely come.” HAROLD BROWN “It’s better to wear out than to rust out.” HELEN C. BROWN “To be without some of the things we want is an indispensable part of happiness.” MILDRED GARDNER “It is better to give than to receive.” 8 SENIORS MARTHA GARRISON Blondie” “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” DILLON GASKINS “Bub” “Hard work is the road to success.” BOBBY GLENN “Smile and the world smiles with you; weep and you weep alone.” ROBERT GOODSON “Deeds, not words.” BURNICE GOSNELL “ Bea” “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” JEANETTE HARRISON “Red” “A smile turneth away wrath.” ROY HENDRON “ Lightning ” “Live, love, laugh and learn.” MARY HENSLEY “ Shorty ” “He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything.” 9 SENIORS PEARL HIGH “Funk ”, “No one knows what he can do till he tries.” VERA HODGES “Gig” “Without friends, life would be as a garden without flowers.” LA VINA HOLLIFIELD “Pug” “Live so that others might profit from my having lived.” MARGARET HOLLIFIELD “Marg” “Winners never quit, quitters never win.” JEAN HOLT “Ozzie” “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” JACK HUDSON “He labors in vain who tries to please every¬ body.” WILMA JUSTUS “Wimpy” “Never a tear dims the eye, that time and patience will not dry.” CAROL LEDBETTER “Kid” “We build the ladder by which we rise.” 10 SENIORS BARBARA MORGAN “Don’t expect too much and you won’t be disappointed.” CECIL NANNEY “ Cece ” “The joys of today are the toils of tomorrow.” KATHERINE PADGETT “Kat” “Persevere and you will win.” CLYDE REESE “Act well your part; there all the honor lies.” SUE REED “Susie” “An opportunity well taken is the only weapon of advantage.” PEGGY HALL REESE “ Peggs ” “With every rose there is a thorn.” EDWARD REESE “Ed” “Twin fools: one doubts nothing, the other doubts everything.” SARA RICE “Don’t expect more in life than you give.” 11 SENIORS WADE RICE “What’s the use to worry, for you will never get out of this world alive.” BOB RITCHIE “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold and pictures of silver.” JOYCE SILVER “Jerce” “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” BARBARA WADE “ Bobbie ” “The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.” RUTH WATKINS “Rufus” “Better late than never.” FRIEDA WHITE “Lucy” “Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and the shadows will fall behind you.” ROBERT WHITE “Rabbit” “It is easier to do a thing right than to explain why you did it wrong.” 12 SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Best Looking Peggy Reese and Ed Reese Most Popular Betty Allison and Bobby Glenn Neatest Thelma Brooks and Robert Goodson Most Artistic Vera Hodges and Bobby Glenn Most Domestic Ruth Bartlett and Robert Goodson Most Athletic R e ba Gouge and Ed Reese Sweetest Girl Helen Candler The Girl Flirt Wilma Justus The Boy Flirt Bobby Ritchie Most Reliable Betty Allison and Robert Goodson Quietest Girl Pearl High Quietest Boy Robert White Best All Around Jean Holt and Harold Brown Most Likely to Succeed Barbara Wade and Cecil Nanney Class Baby Joyce Silvers Cutest Girl Freida White Cutest Boy Roy Hendron Adan-Hater Ruth Watkins Woman-Hater Jack Hudson Most Pleasing Personality Barbara Wade and Sherwood Mull Adost Intellectual Cecil Nanney Class Windbag Reba Gouge Class Wit Bobby Glenn Adost Reserved Girl Sara Rice Adost Reserved Boy . Clyde Reese IDEAL GIRL Hair of Thelma Brooks Eyes of Ruth Watkins Eyelashes of Barbara Morgan Nose of Peggy Reese Mouth of Wilma Justus Teeth of Alildred Gardner Hands of Helen Candler Figure of Wilma Justus Legs of Joyce Silvers IDEAL BOV Hair of Wade Rice Eyes of Roy Hendron Nose of Robert Goodson Adouth of Ed Reese Teeth of Bobby Ritchie Hands of Sherwood Alull Legs of Ed Reese Physique of Ed Reese 13 CLASS HISTORY OF I950-’5I On August twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred thirty-nine, one hundred sev¬ enty six-year-olds left the protective shelter of their home life and started forth to obtain an education at the Black Mountain Elementary School. Nine years later eighty-two freshmen took up their duties at Black Moun¬ tain High School. It was under the able guidance of Miss Mary Wilson and Mr. Richard Seawright these green, but bold students managed to survive that eventful year. As sophomores Mrs. W. H. McMurray and Mr. Eugene Byrd were our class councilors. Our junior class had an enrollment of sixty-two members and was under the sponsorship of Mrs. Josephine McCoy and Mrs. Martha Per ley. This year, after much hard work our banquet, planned around the theme of careers, was quite successful. It was a thrill to attend the prom under the direction of Mrs. Paul Trueblood, the senior class sponsor. At the beginning of our senior year there were only forty-six members in our class, because many had dropped by the way side. Some had sac¬ rificed education for the cause of matrimony, others for jobs, and still others for various reasons. We were fortunate enough to have again as our sponsors, Mrs. Martha Perley and Mrs. Josephine McCoy. One of the highlights of the year was the social event of “The Sadie Hawkins Dance,” Dogpatch carnival style. A play based on the life of Dogpatch residents was also given. After twelve years we had reached the goal upon which our eyes had long been set. At last we were near the day to which we had all looked forward too, but it was with regret that we were leaving Black Moun¬ tain High School. As we go forth into life we will always remember “the friendships formed here, and the knowledge gained here.” We will appreciate the guidance and help of our councilors. There will always be fond memo¬ ries of our good times, and thoughts of appreciation for the ones who have instilled within us a desire for character and knowledge. CLASS WILL Sue Reed—wills her dislike for make-up to Gary Biddix. Jean Holt—wills her laugh to Katie Dalton. Vera Hodges—wills her ability to walk out of Mrs. Perley’s class (at times) to Patty Tyson. Carol Simmons—wills her place at the radiator to Wilburn Waters. Pearl High—wills her four front teeth to Bobby Hall. Hazel Bartlett—wills her love of Latin to Steve Kaplan. Burnice Gosnell—wills her ability to read shorthand to Bernice Clark. Freida White—wills her size to Benny Turbyfill. Robert White—wills his ability to sing to Benny Turbyfill. Wilma Justus—wills her peroxide hair to Wilene Ramsey. Martha Garrison—wills her second year Algebra book to Luny Gilliam. 14 Helen Candler—leaves the honor of Editor of the Annual to Norma Justus. Margaret Hollifield—wills her ability to go upstairs to Mrs. Perley. Betty Allison—wills her ability to translate her Latin to Peggy Gibbs. Barbara Wade—wills to Elaine Allison, as guardian of, her one prized possession. Ruth Watkins—wills her basketball uniform to Shirley Mull. Peggy Hall—wills her ability to get a man to Sara Martin. Joyce Belcher—leaves her neatness to Marian Simons. Thelma Brooks—wills her place as cheerleader to Sara Martin, if she can turn a somersault. Lavina Hollifield—wills her fickle eye to Joyce Wells. Reba Gouge—leaves her talkativeness and rights to vote to Gary Lee Biddix. Joyce Silver—wills her cheerfulness and ability to know the latest news to Rita Gasperson. Sherwood Mull—wills his ability to explain a Physics experiment to Rus¬ sell Rowland. David Atkins—wills his way to get along with Miss Waugh to Roger White. Robert Goodson—wills his quiet ways to Joe Robinson. Roy Hendron—wills his height to Billy Cooper. Jack Hudson—wills his smile to Bobby Dickens. Bobby Glenn—wills his musical ability to Wilfred Johnson. Ed Reese—leaves his ability to go to the Optimist Bowl to Harold McIntosh. Mary Hensley—leaves her height to Margaret Cavin. Wade Rice—wills his position as radio announcer to Russell Rowland, and his ability to go to the Optimist Bowl to Roger White. Lawrence Bartlett—wills his job as bus driver to Fred Williams. Ruth Bartlett—wills her sweet disposition to Madge Wilhide. Sara Rice—wills her pleasant ways to Evelyn Cooper. Carol Ledbetter—wills her knitting ability to anybody with nothing to do in study hall. J Harold Brown—leaves his nice personality to Harold McIntosh. Dillon Gaskins—wills his NASH and accessories to Jack Atkins. Bobby Ritchie—wills his ability to win women to Arnold [ones. Cecil Nanney—wills his intelligence in Physics to any sucker who takes it. Clyde Reese—wills his quietness to Eddie Calloway. Katherine Padgett—leaves her eyes to Ann Burnette. Mildred Gardner—wills her modesty to Evelyn Franks. Barbara Morgan—wills her pretty, long eye lashes to Junior Sparks. Jeanette Harrison—wills her pretty red hair to Charles Davis. CLASS PROPHECY Vera Hodges is now the greatest artist in America. Of course, no one can under¬ stand her paintings. She says she produces her best masterpieces by dipping a cat in mud mixed with petroleum, turning around three times, and throwing the cat against the canvas! The result makes excellent modern day painting. Reba Gouge was dishonorably discharged from the House of Representatives, due to the fact that she over emphasized her ability to vote more than once. Sue Reed is now the personal, private, exclusive secretary of Ruth Bartlett, first lady president of the United States. Serving on President Ruth’s cabinet are: Katherine Padgett, secretary of the Department of 2 c postage stamps; Thelma Brooks, secretary of the Department of Lost Chords, in the music section; and Joyce Silver, in charge of safety pins in the Children Department. Bub Gaskins has been elected Governor of North Carolina, because his only op¬ ponent was Roy Hendron, the leader of the G.O.P. Carol Simmons is now fixing radiators in the public schools of Buncombe County, particularly near Science rooms. Bobby Glenn, before an enthralled throng is delivering a political speech today as he runs on the Wilkie platform. Barbara Wade has just returned from a concert tour of Europe, where she ap¬ peared with the New York Symphony Orchestra, directed by Sherwood Mull. Ruth Watkins, the champion lady wrestler, defeated ex-champion Pee Wee Little in a fifteen round bout last night in Madison Square Garden. Hazel Burnette has found out that after twenty years, she doesn’t have a com¬ plete football team and she is sometimes forced to play fullback. Wilma Justus is busily engaged in planning and paying for the improvement of the highway between Black Mountain and Old Fort. Carol Ledbetter, the old maid school teacher, is frequently seen after school. It seems that she still enjoys school life. Cecil Nanney, professor at Harvard University, seems to be quite a clown in the physics laboratory. Was it he who created the fireworks last year, causing all his students to become patients for Harold Brown, M.D. on the campus? Peggy H. Reese! OH! YES! She lives in that pretty house on 42nd Street. Clyde Reese’s school for models seems to be a very interesting place for Joyce Belcher and Lavina Hollifield. How’s business, Clyde? Helen Candler and Pearl High seem to be enjoying a quiet life. Wade Rice was seen in a Patrol Car chasing Sara Rice, who was driving intoxi¬ cated. It seems that she was driving Jean Holt, Frieda White, Jack Hudson, and Robert White home from a O. M. and B. party. Betty Allison, a missionary to China, today told the Geography Class of Chinese life. Jeanette Harrison, proprietor of a restaurant in Chicago, gave a lecture last week on “Food Served to the Public.” Martha Garrison and Margaret Hollifield are the heads of the Census Bureau in Asheville. Bernice Gosnell is operator of “BERNICE’S BEAUTY SHOPPE” in Akron, Ohio. Mildred Gardner has become very wealthy from housekeeping. Mary Hensley has just hung her sign reading, “Chiropractor.” She’ll keep every¬ body healthy, that is, if they will let her. Robert Goodson is county agent in Buncombe County. Ed Reese is a basketball coach for Notre Dame. Bobby Ritchie is playing professional basketball for Globe Trotters. David Atkins is the lawyer for the A and P Super Market in Lexington, N. C. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Donald Turner Vice President Norma Justus President Billy Cooper Secretary and Treasurer JUNIORS Elaine Allison Barbara Allred Ola Mae Bartlett Kathleen Bartlett Shirley Bass Gary Lee Biddix Bob Bradley Stanley Burgin Ann Burnette JUNIORS Stuart Byron Eddie Calloway Freddie Calloway Margaret Cavin Bernice Clark Billy Cooper Charles Davis Bobby Dickens Connie Dougherty Jewell English Wayne Fox Evelyn Franks Rita Gasperson Mary Lou Giard Peggy Gibbs Margaret Harrison Glenn Hentchel Doris Higgenbotham JUNIORS ' Mac Hill Grady Holt Joe Holt Robah Johnson Jackie Joyner Sybil Joyner o Harold McIntosh Phillip McMahan Wilma S. Alorris Joretta Nichols Eloise Norton Joann Norton J. C. Odom Anna Rue Osteen Betty Penland JUNIORS j-� w. Camera Shy Carolyn Plemmons Jerry Prescott Jimmy Poteat Lee Poison Richard Ramsey David Roberts Joe Robinson Russell Rowland Arnold Runion Lucy Runion Marian Simons Junior Sparks Donald Turner Roger White Fred Williams Delmar Williams Joyce Wells Nancy Padgett OPHOMORES Lawrence Allen James Allison Betty Austin Allie Bartlett Martha Black Rose Candler Evelyn Cooper Valeen Cooper Betty Cordell Donald Cordell David Corkran Katie Dalton Arthur Davis Charles Davis Nancy Dougherty Naomi Elliott Donald Fortune Betty Freeman Luny Gilliam Opal Gilliam Jimmy Glenn Betty Lou GulTey Bobby Hall Annola Hamby SOPHOMORE: rk Emilye Hawkins Geraldine High Jimmy Isley Arnold Jones Earl Jordan Ruth Jordan Andy Jumper Steve Kaplan Jack Kirstein Sara Martin Janie Massey Irene A-lathes Celeste McCall Y Mittie Melton Viola Melton Anna Marie Molloy Shirley Mull David Mundv Stuart Nanney Yvonne Nanney Braska Odom A. C. Owenby Nellie Parton Thelma Payne OPHOMORES Jimmy Penland Winston Riddle Betty Roberts Lois Robinson Ann Sawyer Clifford Smathers Edna Smith Eva Smith Shirley Stone Charles Swayngim Joy Swayngim Benny Turbyfill Elelen Turner Wilburn Waters Bobby Watson Madge Wilhide Peggy Williams Mary Jo York No Pictures: Jack Atkins, Johnny Atkins, Ray Carver, C. L. Freeman, Afonie Sneed, Wilfotd Johnson, Bill Simmons, Katherine Metcalf, Clara Propst, and Ann Proulx. 23 FRESHMEN Jo Lena Allen Alma Ballew Ellen Bartlett Gerald Bartlett Charles Belcher Billy Bradley Don Brown John Buckner Gerald Burgess Nancy Burnette Shirley Brigmon Dallas Calloway Lucy Calloway Julia Ann Capps Cleta Carter Jimmy Clevenger John Corkran Stanley Davis Mary Ellen Dellinger Jack Farr Jack Gallion Billie Jo Goforth E. V. Gouge Minnie Guffey Terry Guthrie Betty Harris Sarah Ann Harris Nancy Jo Harwood FRESHMEN Charles Hensley J. L. Hollifield James Jones La Verne Jones Eleanor Justus Eugene Knoefel Barbara Ledbetter Wayne Ledbetter Joann Lunsford Betty Lytle Betty Ann Adartin Ruby Adattox Betty AlcAfee Don AdcDougle Doris AdcAdahan Glenn Adelton Viola Adelton Texie Alundy Evelyn Adorris Corene Nelon Theodore Nelon Barbara Nesbitt Wayne Osteen Peggy Packett David Parris Ralph Parson William Perry FRESHMEN Fred Plemmons Carolyn Prescott William Price Jimmy Raines Hazel Reese Jean Rogers Marv Ruth Roland Sandy Sarti Beatrice Slagle Thomas Solesby Charles Stafford Betty Stephenson Arlene Swann Dean Summey Grady Swann Helen Taylor Clarence Tollev J Shirley Vess Faye Williams Laura Williams Mary Lee Wilson Bobby Whitaker Dale Wrenn Paul Wright No Pictures: Bobby Bartlett, Eugene Clark, Betty Jo Stroud, Betty Turner, La Vonne Wilson, Shirley Rayburn, Hazel Bartlett, Virginia Bartlett, Elizabeth Fields. 26 EIGHTH GRADE First row: Patsy Reynolds, Glenda Miller, Scottie Gragg, Katherine Bailey, Nancy Jo Thompson, Joyce Justus, Lynda Martin, Patty Tyson, Buzzie Brown, Shelby Jean McCall. Second row: Nancy Wilson Lois Blankenship, Dorthy Allen, Shirley White, Pansy Norton, Ruth Sheppard, Margaret Denny, .Mary Ann Willet, Carol Lawton, Julia Kerlee, Ava- line Warren, Mary Rutledge, Florence Roberts. Third row: Barbara Dougherty, Mary Frances Kelly, Billie Brown, Joyce McCall, Helen Dalton, Evelyn Padgett, Edna Mae Dalton, Geneva Brown, Shirley Johnson, Mary Padgette. Fourth row: Donnie Giard, Sarah Dickens, Mary Ann Whitaker, Rowena Gar¬ rison, Rhoda Morris, Arlene Johnson, Carolyn Coffey, Pauline Vanover, Mary Ann Leatherwood, Grace Simons, Pansy Melton, Shirley Shook, Lois Nanny. Fifth row: Bob Garrison, Daniel Wilhide, Jimmy Price, John Williams, John White, Joe Kirstein, Wayne Hampton, Paul Gasperson, Bobby Wilson, Landon Runnion. Sixth row: Johnny Nichols, Arnold Nelon, Kenneth Atkins, Fleming Haney, Eugene Sneed, Clark Nanney, Howard Haney, Charles Mor¬ ris, Carroll Dotson. Seventh row: James Byrd, ' Henry Rogers, Johnny Raines, Bud Norton, Milton Hamby. Eighth row: Johnny Hall, Billy Henderson, Harold Davidson, A. T. Hollifield, Bobby Stone, Wayne Cordell, Harold Fox, Donald Davis, Lloyd Bartlett, Ray Bartlett, Arnold Metcalfe, Dan Reese, Norman Dougherty, Jimmy Mathes, John Casey, Jon Danen- hower, and Dale Ritchie. Ninth row: Charles Whitaker, Miss Gilbert, Mrs. Carland, Mrs. Cunning ham, and Paul Fields. Not present when picture was made: Robert Harris, Eugene Kelly, Grover Sparks, Lillie Davis, Shirley Denny, Barbara Poteat, Clarence Inman, Howard Casey, Arnold Rollins, Calvin Runnion, Bobby Kitchen, and Barbara Turner. 27 SNAPSHOTS SNAPSHOTS SNAPSHOTS STUDENT COUNCIL The first aim of our Student Council is to make for the student body a more profitable, a smoother, and a happier school day. Sound training in citizenship and leadership is always our goal. We covet a broader Student Activity program also. With the support of every organization and every student we shall attain these standards. OFFICERS President Harold Brown Vice-President Harold McIntosh Secretary Thelma Brooks Treasurer Wilma Justus Left to right, seated: Nancy Thompson, Emilye Hawkins, Mary Lou Giard, Jimmy Price, John Williams, Eva Smith, Joretta Nichols. Second row. Robert Goodson, Paul Wright, Gerald Burgess, Norma Justus, Thelma Brooks, Harold Brown, Harold McIntosh, Wilma Justus, Sherwood Mull, Wilburn Waters, Peggy Packett, Valeen Cooper. Standing, first row. Celeste McCall, Eleanor Justus, Julia Capps, Mary Lee Wilson, Cecil Nanney, Shirley Bass, Jimmy Mathes, Dan Reese, Pearl High, Glenn Melton, Mrs. Carland. Second row: Clifford Smathers, Helen Candler, Bobby Ritchie, Jack Farr, Sara Rice, Barbara Wade, Betty Allison, Richard Ramsey, David Corkran, Donald Turner, Johnny Atkins, David Parris. 31 THE BETA CLUB The National Beta Club is a non-secret, leadership service club for high school students of America. The purpose of the Beta Club is to encourage effort, to promote character, to stimulate achievement, to cultivate leadership qualities, to reward merit, and to encourage and assist students to continue their education after high school gradu¬ ation. OFFICERS President Cecil Nanney Vice-President Elaine Allison Secretary Peggy Gibbs Treasurer Marian Simons Left to right, first row: Marian Simons, Peggy Gibbs, Cecil Nanney, and Mrs. Perley. Second row: Margaret Hollifield, Carol Ledbetter, Anna Marie Molloy, Wilma Justus, Barbara Justus, Joyce Wells, Harold Brown, Sybil Joyner, Shirley Mull, Roy Hendron, Thelma Brooks, Rita Gasperson, Reba Gouge. Third row: Yvonne Nanney, Martha Garrison, Eva Smith, Norma Justus, Joyce Silvers, Madge Wilhide, Carol Simmons, Roger White, Dillon Gaskins, Robert Goodson, Sherwood Mull, David Atkins, Russell Rowland, Joe Foster, Bobby Dickens and Ruth Watkins. 32 JOURNALISM CLUB Left to right: David Atkins, Mrs. Woody, Carol Simmons, Thelma Brooks, Helen Candler, Norma Justus, Sara Rice, Rita Gasperson, and Elaine Allison. CLUB OFFICERS President Thelma Brooks Vice-President Carol Simmons Secretary Norma Justus Treasurer Sara Rice Advisor Airs. Mary Woody HIGH TOP EDITORS AND MANAGERS Editor-in-Chief Elaine Allison Associate Editor Norma Justus Business Manager Rita Gasperson Associate Manager David Atkins Advertising Manager Helen Candler Seated, left to right: Joyce Belcher, Peggy Hall, Sue Reed, Marian Simons, Joyce Wells, Betty Allison, Lavina Hollifield, Barbara Allred, Ola Mae Bartlett. Standing: Nancy Dough¬ erty, Celeste McCall, Carolyn Plemmons, Steve Kaplan, David Mundy, Eva Smith, Joyce Silver, Sybil Joyner, Bobby Glenn, Sara Martin, Rita Gasperson, Sara Rice, Thelma• Brooks, Carol Simmons, Norma Justus, Joe Foster, Mac Hill, Katherine Padgett, Helen Candler, Emilye Hawkins, Mary Lou Giard, Mrs. Woody. m F. F. A The F.F.A. Club is composed of Agriculture students only. The main activities of the year are the annual trip to White Lake and Carolina Beach, Ritual and Parliamentary Procedure Contest, Seed Judging and Identification Contest, Cattle Judging Contest, Tool Identification Contest, Field Day, Initiation of Green Hands and a delegation to the State Convention in Raleigh. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisor Clifford Smathers Junior Sparks Joe Robinson Jerry Prescott Mr. Carson Left to rifrl.it, first row: Lawrence Bartlett, Clifford Smathers, Mr. Carson, Eddie Calloway, Joe Robinson, Jerry Prescott. Second row: Bobby Watson, Donald Fortune, Benny Turbyfill, Winston Riddle, Jimmy Isley, Wilburn Waters, Freddie Calloway, Wilfred Johnson. Third row: Tommy Solsby, Larry McCall, Arthur Davis, Jimmy Penland, David Parris, Phillip McMahan, Charles Davis, Arnold Jones, Lawrence Allen, Robah Johnson. Fourth row: Dean Summey, Lawrence Tolley, Bobby Whitaker, Wayne Osteen, Earl Jordan, Dallas Calloway, Donnie Brown, J. L. Ffollifield, Charles Ramsey. Fifth row: Jimmy Raines, Charles Stafford, Jimmy Glenn, James Jones, Wayne Ledbetter, Billie Cooper, Stuart Nanney, Jack Gallion, Charles Davis, Jr., Theodore Nelon. Sixth row : Monie Sneed, Donald Byrd, Fred Williams, Grady Holt, Delmar W illiams, Jack Kirstein, Bill Simmons, Luny Gilliam and C. L. Freeman. 34 F. H. A. The Black Mountain Chapter of the F.H.A. was first organized four years ago. The club now has fifty members. Three of the four years we have managed to have one of our members as an officer in the Buncombe County Chapter. The purpose of the club is to improve home and community living. The motto is, “Toward new horizons.” OFFICERS President Betty Allison Vice-President Evelyn Cooper Secretary Carol Ledbetter Treasurer Yaleen Cooper Parliamentarian Ruth Bartlett Historian Joretta Nichols Reporters Betty Austin and Burnice Gosnell Left to right, first row: Betty Lytle, Ruth Bartlett, Betty Austin, Burnice Gosnell, Joretta Nichols, Valeen Cooper, Carol Ledbetter, Evelyn Cooper, Betty Allison. Second row: Opal Gilliam, Mary Lee Wilson, Dale Wrenn, Peggy Packett, Jo Ann Norton, Doris McMahan, Martha Garrison, A ' largaret Hollifield, Peggy Hall. Third row: Mrs. Walker, Eloise Norton, Naomi Elliott, Willene Ramsey, Eleanor Justus, Barbara Morgan, Jeanette Harrison, Hazel Bartlett. Fourth row: Beatrice Slagle, Betty Harris, Helen Taylor, Yvonne Nanney, Peggy Williams, Ann Sawyer, Jo Ann Lunsford, Ruby Mattox, Carolyn Prescott. Fifth row: Freida White, Irene Mathes, Geraldine High, Gary Biddix, Betty Stephenson, La Verne Jones, Sara Harris, Billie Jo Goforth, Texie Mundy, Barbara Nesbitt. Sixth row: Corene Nelon, Barbara Ledbetter, Ruth Jordan, Betty Jane Freeman, Betty Lou Guffey, Mary Jo Harwood, Lois Robinson, Arlene Swann, Jean Holt. 35 THE B” CLUB The “B” Club is composed of students who have earned an athletic letter by par¬ ticipating in one or more of the sports in our school. Various projects have been undertaken this year which include buying football pants for the players and sponsoring a banquet at the end of the season in honor of the football players. Plans are now being made to buy more athletic equip¬ ment for future use. In order to raise money for these projects, the club gave a dance in honor of the football boys, at which Barbara Justus was crowned queen. This group is also in charge of the concession booth at the basketball games. The officers of the club for this year are: President, Wilma Justus; Vice-Presi¬ dent, Roger White; Secretary, Barbara Wade; Treasurer, Barbara Justus. The Sponsors are Mr. Humphries and Mr. Byrd. Left to right, first row: Joyce Silver, Ruth Watkins, Barbara Wade, Wilma Justus, Reba Gouge, and Harold Brown. Second row: Coach Humphries, Clifford Smathers, Wade .Rice, Doris Higgenbotham, Bobby Ritchie, Peggy Gibbs, Jimmy Poteat, and David Roberts. Third row: Joe Holt, Phillip McMahan, Anna Rue Osteen, Wayne Fox, Wilma S. Morris, Barbara Justus, Roger White, and Harold McIntosh. 36 SENIOR GLEE CLUB OFFICERS President Barbara Wade Vice-President Bobbv Ritchie J Secretary and Treasurer Harold Brown Director Mrs. A. W. McDougle Picture: Betty Allison, Reba Gouge, Bobby Ritchie, Barbara Wade, Harold Brown, Thelma Brooks, Vera Hodges, Mildred Gardner, Martha Garrison, Margaret Hollifield, Carol Led¬ better. Bobby Glenn, Sara Rice, Carol Simmons, Jean Holt, Helen C. Brown, Ed Reese, Wade i ice Roy Hendron, Robert Goodson, and Sherwood Mull. JUNIOR GLEE CLUB OFFICERS President Sybil Joyner Vice-President Ann Sawyer Secretary and Treasurer Elaine Allison Director Mrs. A. W. McDougle Picture: Peggy Williams, Ann Sawyer, Sybil Joyner, Elaine Allison, Peggy Gibbs, Rita Gas- person, Doris Higgenbotham, Betty Austin, Carolyn Prescott, Celeste McCall, Julia Capps, Emilye Hawkins, Barbara Nesbitt, Shirley Mull, Madge Wilhide, Jean Rogers, Eva Smith, Ann Proulx, Geraldine High, and Yvonne Nanney. THE LATIN CLUB The Junior Classical League is the name given to the national organization of Latin Clubs. The Latin Club in our school consists of sixty-four members. Our motto is, “Dum Spiro Speramus.” OFFICERS President Sara Rice Vice-President Carol Simmons Secretary Thelma Brooks Treasurer Wilma Justus Left to right, front row: Sara Rice, Wilma Justus, Roger White, Thelma Brooks, Carol Sim¬ mons, Barbara Justus. Second row: Barbara Wade, Ruth Watkins, Martha Garrison, Margaret Hollifield, Joyce Silvers, Ann Proulx, Ruth Bartlett, Sara Martin, Anna Marie Molloy, Shirley Bass, Joyce Wells. Third row: Robert Goodson, Steve Kaplan, David Corkran, Betty Allison, Hazel Bartlett, Norma Justus, Peggy Gibbs, Elaine Allison, Doris Higgenbotham. Fourth row. Ralph Parsons, Rita Gasperson, Ann Burnette, Connie Dougherty, Jewel English, Sybil Joyner, Emilye Hawkins, Billie Jo Goforth, Sara Harris, Mary Ellen Dillenger. Fifth row: Mrs. McMurray, Jack Farr, Naomi Elliot, Opal Gilliam, Ann Sawyer, Carolyn Plemmons, Betty Austin, Lucy Runion, Peggy Williams, Kathleen Bartlett, Vera Hodges. Sixth row: William Perry, Fred Calloway, Grady Holt, Stanley Burgin, Joe Foster, Gene Knoefel, A. C. Owenby, Evelyn Franks, Andy Jumper, David Mundy. Seventh row: Carol Ledbetter, Reba Gouge, Russell Rowland, Marian Simons, Cecil Nanney, Harold Brown. 38 LE LIEVES CLUB The Le Lieves Club was organized for the first time in our school this year. Miss Waugh, the school librarian is sponsoring this club. The aim of the club is to keep the library neat, quiet, and to keep the books and magazines in order. The club’s motto is, “Silence is Golden.” Left to right, front row: Connie Dougherty, Evelyn Franks, Miss Waugh, Shirley Bass, Vera Hodges. Second row: Ann Burnette, Kathleen Bartlett, Betty Penland, Mittie Melton, Viola Melton. OFFICERS President Shirley Bass Secretary Vera Hodges Vice-President Connie Dougherty Treasurer Evelyn Franks Program Chairman Connie Dougherty PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The Photography Club is a club that tries to teach some of the students in our school, who are interested in photography, some of the techniques of photog¬ raphy. The aim of the Club is to aid Black Mountain High School, its students and teachers through photography. First row: Eugene Knoefel, William Perry, Steve Kaplan, Ralph Parson. Second row: Jack Farr, Don iMcDougle, John Buckner, Andy Jumper. OFFICERS President Steve Kaplan Secretary John Buckner Vice-President Jack Farr Treasurer Don McDougle THE FOLK CLUB The Folk Club, which was brought into our school for the first time this year, deals chiefly with folk songs, falk dances, ballads, and square dancing. The club is sponsored by Mr. Byrd. We are sure that the members have enjoyed being in the club and we would like to extend our very best wishes to the club in the future. OFFICERS President Helen Candler Vice-President Katherine Padgett Secretary , Maude Williams Treasurer Bobby Hall First row, left to rightr Helen Candler, Katherine Padgett, Maude Williams, Bobby Hall. Second row: Margaret Cavin, Helen Turner, Shirley Stone, Clara Propst, Faye Whitaker, Nancy Padgett, Donnie Brown, Wayne Ledbetter, Mary Hensley, Laura Williams. Third row: Georgia Robinson, Margaret Harrison, Evelyn Morris, Nellie Parton, Allie Bartlett, Betty Cordell, Katie Dalton, Mr. Byrd, Sherwood Mull, Lucy Runion, Jo Lena Allen, and Rose Candler. 40 CHEERLEADERS Miss Ruth Gilbert Sponsor First rote: Sue Reed, Joyce Silver, and Thelma Brooks. Second Roiv: Norma Justus, Bcttv Austin, Doris Higgenbotham, Ann Sawyer, and Sybil Joyner. ALMA MATER Black Mountain High School! Black Mountain High School! We hail our Alma Mater true; Here’s to our colors Our noble colors Maroon and white are tried and true! The friendships formed here, The knowledge gained here In work or plav our song today. Though years may come and go Dear Alma Mater, They’ll never fade away! 41 FOOTBALL Co-Captains—Harold McIntosh and Roger White Coach Humphries First row, left to right: Managers, Dan Reese and E. V. Gouge, Stanley Davis, Wade Rice, Bobby Ritchie, Winston Riddle, Phillip McMahan, Wayne Fox, Clifford Smathers, Jack Hudson, Harold McIntosh, Jimmy Isley, Robert White, Clyde Reese, Benny Turbyfill, Grady Swann. Second row: Coach Humphries, Roger White, David Corkran, Joe Holt, David Roberts, Ed Reese, Dick Ramsey, J. C. Odom, Johnny Atkins, Freddie Calloway, Wilfred Johnson, Arnold Jones, Don Turner, John Corkran and Wilburn Waters. Not present for picture: Stanley Burgin and Glenn Hentchel. SCORES Asheville . 0 Black Mountain . 19 Walnut . .... 0 Black Mountain . 12 Biltmore . 14 Black Mountain . 7 Oakley . 6 Black Mountain . 13 Ben Lippen .... 7 Black Mountain . 21 Sand Hill .... 7 Black Mountain . 21 Candler. 6 Black Mountain 14 Weaverville . .... 13 Black Mountain . 33 Swannanoa. . . 6 Black Mountain . 30 Jim Isley right end Richard Ramsey quarterback Wayne Fox guard Clyde Reese left halfback A ■4 Edward Reese left end Clifford Smathers center Wade Rice left tackle Th Bobby Ritchie right tackle Roger White full back right halfback GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM First row, left to right: Co-Captains, Ruth Watkins and Reba Gouge. Second row: Wilma Justus, Wilma Morris, Carol Simmons, Barbara Justus, Peggy Gibbs. Third row: Joy Swayn- gim, Barbara Allred, Jewel English, Madge Wilhide, Eloise Norton. Fourth row: Naomi Elliott, Peggy Williams, Shirley Mull, Mr. Byrd, Coach, Anna Marie Molloy, Anna Rue Osteen, Joyce Belcher. Emma. . 34 SCORES Black Mountain . 33 Oakley . . 28 Black Mountain . 26 Sand Hill . 30 Black Mountain 36 Fairview. . 42 Black Mountain . 43 Emma . . 25 Black Mountain . 40 Biltmore . 38 Black Mountain 42 Swannanoa 26 Black Mountain 55 Fairview 42 Black Mountain . 38 Candler . 40 Black Mountain 26 Oakley . 37 Black Mountain 30 Candler Here Black Mountain Biltmore 42 Black Mountain .41 Swannanoa Here Black Mountain Sand Hill There Black Mountain JUNIOR HIGH TEAM Left to right, first row: Dale Wrenn, Julia Capps. Second row: Eleanor Justus, Doris McMa¬ han, Sara Harris, Willene Ramsey, Jo Lena Allen. Third row: Mr. Byrd, Coach, Virginia Bartlett, Viola Melton, Arlene Swann Alma Ballew, Joann Lunsford. ELOISE NORTON Guard WILMA JUSTUS Guard GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM I REBA GOUGE Forward Co-Captain RUTH WATKINS Guard Co-Captain MADGE WILHIDE Forward JEWELL ENGLISH Forward CAROL SIMMONS Forward BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Left to right, first row: Co-Captain lid Reese, Jimmy Poteat, Richard Ramsey, Co-Captain Plarold Brown, David Roberts. Second Row: Jimmy Penland, Bobby Glenn, E. V. Gouge, Freddie Calloway, Cecil Nannev, Mac Hill. Third Row: Jackie Joyner, Charles Swayngim, Russell Rowland, and Mr. Humphries, Coach. December 5 December 8 January 5 January 9 January 12 January 16 January 23 January 26 January 30 February 6 February 9 February 13 February 16 February 20 SCORES Emma Oakley Sand Hill Fair view Emma Biltmore Swannanoa Fairview Candler Oakley Candler Biltmore Swannanoa Sand Hill Us Them 60 26 33 41 54 30 29 32 40 25 34 36 59 40 44 36 43 39 47 32 Here 55 64 Here There 46 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM CHARLES SWAYNGIM Forward 4lAC HILL Guard Compliments of REUSING’S SILVERMEN COMPANY Frigidaire — Tyler — Maytag — Youngstown Asheville, North Carolina Asheville, North Carolina 34 Battery Park Avenue Compliments of Compliments of WINNERS COOK’S CASH GROCERY Asheville, North Carolina Feed, Groceries Hardware Dial 4361 Route 1 Black Mountain, N. 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