Charlotte Technical High School - Technique Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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SENIORS Betty jean walker “Bet” 7 shall be as secret as the grave.” Favors Committee Junior-Senior Banquet (2); Monitor (2); Girl Reserves (2); Bible Club (3). Lois Carol watts “Cob” “A charming personality is like water on a desert. School Play (1); Girls’ Glee Club (1); Color Bearer (1); Vice-President of Home Room (1), President (2); Junior Play (2); President of Keen-Teen Club (2); Program Committee Junior-Senior Banquet (2); Minstrel (3); Girl Reserves (1, 2, 3), Group Captain (1), Inter-Club Council Representative (2); Girls’ Athletic Association (1, 2, 3), Vice-President (3); Drum Majorette (2, 3); Advertising Committee of Technique (2, 3), Subscription Committee (3); Secretary of Student Council (2, 3); Mixed Chorus (3); Basketball (1, 2, 3); Cheerleader (3). Ruby Anita Williams “Neet” Pier ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths arc peace.” Volleyball Tournament (2) ; Favors Committee Junior-Senior Banquet (2). Donald Manus “Donny A true friend and an honest worker is never overlooked.” School Activities: Football ’40, ’41; Basketball ’41. Army Experience: Overseas in England five months; Tail Gunner, thirty-two missions, S Sgt. ; Laredo, Texas — Central In- structor’s School, eight weeks, S Sgt.; Tampa, Florida— Gunnery Instructor, four months, S Sgt. CLASS SUNG TUNE: “ 1 ill I he End of Time ' ' With our hearts so blue, Dear Tech High, we’re leaving you, As we say goodbye and give a sigh We’ll go on loving you. As the time draws near, Leaving memories s-o dear, We’ll count the hours we’ve spent together Until the parting day. As we go away You will always hear us say That we’ll think of you in all we do And of our friendships true. Although our parting will be sad, Remember the times we’ve had With all the friends we knew and loved, Till the End of Time. —Ramona Simpson. Best All-Round Annie Lee Sawyer jack Kissiah ' Wittiest Betty McCall Herman Thomas Page Fourteen

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Frank Kendrick Starnes “Speedy “No legacy is so rich as honesty.’’ Junior Marshal (2); Football (2); Student Council (3); Treasurer of Honor Society (3); Foreman of Machine Shop (3). WILLIAM HENRY STEGALL “Mule” “I love three things — women , women , and women Basketball (1, 2): Student Council (1. 2); Junior Play (2); Mixed Chorus Cl, 2); Minstrel (3); Baseball (1, 2, 3); Monitor (2, 3); Football (1, 2, 3); Subscription Committee of Tech- nique (2, 3); Monogram Club (2. 3). HELEN STRAWN “Strawnie” “Slight in frame, but strong in personality Junior Marshal (2); Secretary of Home Room (1, 3). Doris Octavia terry “Terry “Eat, drink, and be merry.” Girls’ Glee Club (1); Monitor (3); Volleyball (2); Girl Reserves (2, 3); Minstrel (3); Advertising Committee of Technique (3); Mixed Chorus (3); Howler Staff (3); Decora- tion. Committee Junior-Senior Banquet (2). Herman Edward Thomas “Day’s Work” “All great men arc dying; I feel fincl ' Hall Marshal (1); Hi-Y Club (1); Vice-President of Home Room (2); Christmas Play (2); Monitor (1, 2); Senior Superlative (3); Football (1, 2, 3); Howler Reporter (2, 3); Vice-President of Senior Class (3); Minstrel (3); Basketball (1, 2, 3), Captain “B Team (2); Mixed Chorus (2, 3); Monogram Club (2, 3); Baseball (1, 2, 3). Ervileen Tolbert “Red” “ People don ' t know much about me, but I know a lot about them ’ Ruby High School, Ruby, S. C. (1, 2); Girl Reserves (3); Girls’ Athletic Association (3). Peggy Troutman “Peg” “Your opinion of me is like a tree — it keeps growing Mixed Chorus (1); Girl Reserves (1. 2); Monitor (2); Min- strel (3); Howler Reporter (3); Subscription Committee of Technique (3). MARTHA TUCKER “Mot” “From the crown of her head to the sole of Iter feet, she is all mirth ’ Varsity Basketball (1); Howler Staff (2), Associate Editor (3); Assistant to Technique Staff (2), Advertising Commit- tee (2); Secretary of Home Room (2); Class Prophet (3); Minstrel (3); Honor Society (2, 3); Senior Superlative (3); Council Representative (3); Girl Reserves (1, 3). Biggest Bluffs Charles Corriher Ruth Lewis Most Likely To Succeed JACK KISSIAH Ellen Shinn

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EXCERPTS FROM A SENIOR ' S DIARY Dear Diary, SEPTEMBER 3, 1940 — Today we entered Tech High School. We were frightened by the hugeness of the building. Many of us got lost several times because of the continual changing of periods. JANUARY 13, 1941 — On this day we returned from our tour of the South American countries. Every minute of our enchanting trip was enjoyable. Our families were surprised at our getting so many orchids (especially the black ones) so cheaply. Tomorrow Miss Myers is going to give us a picnic. Dear Diary, SEPTEMBER 2, 1941 — After lounging around all summer, we returned to school. It was nice seeing all of our classmates again. We were divided into three groups. Our home room teachers are Miss Holland. Miss Barrett, and Mr. Haddock. DECEMBER 8, 1941 — Today we listened to radio reports of the United States’ declaration of war on the Axis Powers. Many of the boys in our class are already investigating the possibilities of getting into the Navy. Dear Diary, SEPTEMBER. 1942 — JANUARY, 1943 — At last others are realizing how important we are. We are now in the ninth grade, our first year of high school. Tomorrow we shall begin work on a long research theme for Mrs. Cheney’s English class. Dear Diary, SEPTEMBER 7, 1943 — Today many of us took up typing and there are quite a number of us who wonder if we will ever get out of this class with a passing grade. The subjects are harder this year. Dear Diary, SEPTEMBER 18, 1944 — Today we missed seeing several of our classmates because they joined the armed forces during the summer. We are beginning to realize our responsibilities. SEPTEMBER 28, 1944 — This morning we elected class officers. They are President, Gerald Blume: Vice-President, Bill Adams: Treasurer, Jack Kissiah : Secretary, Lois Moore. MARCH 22-23, 1945 — Tonight our Junior Play. Second Childhood, had its grand opening. By the time Peggy Curtis was through acting out her part, we were overcome with laughter, and we were left speechless by the surprise closing. APRIL 27, 1945 — Tonight we had our Junior-Senior Banquet at the Woman’s Club. The theme of the banquet was Hitch Your Wagon to a Star, and the decorations were blue paper, representing the sky, and silver paper, the stars. There were blue, pink, yellow, white, and green evening dresses moving about the reception room and the banquet hall (of course we girls were in them). The boys looked their best tonight, too We were entertained by the Andrews Sisters and many other Hollywood celebrities: it must be understood that these celebrities were imper- sonated by some of the more talented students — Clara McKnight. Mary Louise Sloan. Carol Watts, and others. After the banquet most of us plucked a star from the sky to keep as a souvenir. Dear Diary, SEPTEMBER 4, 1945 — Today we returned to Tech as seniors. We are, fifty-two strong and raring to go. SEPTEMBER 6, 1 945 — We elected the officers of the Senior Class today. They are President. Donald Hudson: Vice-President. Herman Thomas: Treasurer, Bob Martin: Secretary. Mary Louise Sloan. We learned today that many of the seniors are members of the Honor Society. Girl Reserves, Student Council. Monogram Club, and various other school clubs. OCTOBER 26, 1945 — -Today we welcomed to our class Donald Manus, who has been stationed in England in the Army Air Corps. NOVEMBER 2, 1945 — Tonight at the river we had our first party. There was plenty to eat. and we can understand why several seniors looked a little over-stuffed. We, enjoyed having Mr. and Mrs. Selby at our party tonight. NOVEMBER 29, 30, 1945 — Our minstrel, Hot Spot, arranged by Clara McKnight. Carol Watts, and Mary Louise Sloan, under the direction of Mrs. Kistler and Miss Pridgen, opened tonight with a bang. It is a side-splitting success. Our comedians — Herman Thomas and Garland House- — got some loud laughter. It is about time someone else got a chance to hear their jokes besides the class. No one can ever forget the HOT SPOT HONEYS and the five football players who performed the encore. We appreciate the cooperation we received from the faculty and from the members of other classes. Dear Diary, JANUARY 1. 1946 — Last night the Senior Class turned out full force to usher in the New Year. 1946. The gala affair was held at Belmont Park Methodist Church Hut. which was lavish with traditional New Year ' s decorations. At midnight everyone blew his horn and threw confetti. JANUARY 8, 1946 — Todav we elected two of the cutest mascots from several adorable contestants. They are Jimmy Whitley and Bobby Johnson. MAY 23, 1946 — Today as we sit thinking of the future, we know that we shall never forget our class advisers — Mrs. Kistler and Miss Pridgen. We appreciate their patient guidance. Our thoughts will never wander away from memories of TECH and our classmates. ANN SHUE, Class Historian. Page Fifteen