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

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RALPH TIIURMAN ADKINS SNow MAN Not afraid of work but zloesn't like if muclif' lrootball Cl, 2, 315 Blonogram Club Cl, 2, 31, Vice- President C315 Basketball Cl, 215 Baseball C215 Howler Reporter C215 Minstrel C215 Bible Club C315 Machine Shop Cl, 215 Home Room Treasurer C31. ELLA CJORNELIA AIMAR Diom.ia Love is a womlerfnl thing. Y-Teens Cl, 2, 315 Visual Aids Committee C315 Program Committee junior Senior Banquet C215 Howler llelper C115 Band C215 hlaiorctte C315 Basketball C215 Swimming Club C215 junior Town Meeting C215 Christmas Play C115 Mixed Chorus C115 Usher Junior Play C215 Home Room Secretary C315 Cirls' Athletic Association Cl, 21. l'lERMAN BA1Lus l'1sToL Full of fun and mischief too, doing things he shoultln't do. Football Cl, 215 Baseball C215 Subscription Committee of TECHNIQUE C315 Building Committee C115 Machine Shop C2, 315 Program Committee Junior Senior Banquet C215 Howler Reporter C2, 315 Mixed Chorus C215 llall lVlarshal Cl1. lX'lARILYN BEHRYIIILL BLiousy A good laugh is sunshine in the house. Y-Teens Cl, 2, 315 Subscription Committee of TECH' NIQUE C315 Advertising Committee of TECHNIQUE C315 Cirls' Athletic Association C25 315 Softball C115 Basket' ball C115 Bible Club C315 hlixecl Chorus Cl1. LEE Rov BIGGERSTAFF 'lKII.ROY', lf tvorry were the only cause of death, then he would live forever. Visual Aids Committee C315 Rible Club Cl, 315 lli-Y Club C315 Monitor C215 llall Marshal C215 Usher Junior Play C21. SHIRLEY BLACK f'BLAek1L She is, herself, the collection of good things. Yf'l'eens Cl, 2, 315 Junior hlarshal C215 Advertising Committee of VPECHNIQUE C315 Program Committee Junior Senior Banc uct C215 Class Sccretarv C315 Cheer' leader C315 Howler Reporter C2, 315 Cirls' Athletic Association Cl, 2, 315 Basketball Cl, 21. GERALD STEWART BLUME Sc:oT My eve darts to prettq' women. Monogram Club Cl, 2, 31, Secretarv C315 lfootball Cl, 2, 315 Student Council C2, 31, Vice-President C215 Subscription Committee of TECTIINIQIIE C215 Class President C315 Class President C215 Class Vice-Presi dent C115 Visual Aids Committee C315 Junior Plav C215 liasketball C215 Service Record: hlarine Corps, 18 months, i2 months overseas5 Occupation of japan. ROBERT Tuoivms Bosr Bonny lf 1 have time, l will studv. Football Cl, 2, 315 BuildingBCommittee C315 Pro- gram Committee Junior-Senior anquet C215 Machine Shop C2, 315 itlonitor Cl1. DAZEL R,l0RRlS BRACKETT HBOOGERH Let any man speak long enough, uml he will get ll8llE'l'l'TS.H Football Cl, 2, 315 Basketball Cl. 2, 31. Captain C315 hlonogram Club C2, 315 Wrestling CI1. Dom s lEAN Bnoeic DOT1'lE She says few words of 14ni1nportance. Y-Teens C315 Subscription Committee of 'l'Ec:nN1Que C315 Home Room Vice-President C215 Cirls' Athletic Association C31.

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GERALD BLUME President CURTIS KENNINGTON Vice-President SHIRLEY BLACK Secretary EDWARD NUZUM Treasurer ta, T01X'1lNIY Ross LINDA MILAN Page Eleven

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Klum' Seven years ago, in September 1941, we started our class at Tech. We all had a new feeling of importance as we became students in this lar e, strangely different school. One of the biggest events of the year for the girls occurred when tfie Girl Reserves went to camp. This was a new experience for many of us. One of the favorite subjects of every member of the class was gym, a period of relaxation to which everyone looked forward. On December 8, we were all astounded by the entrance of the United States into the war.s,We all wondered what the future held for us. In September 1942 we entered the eighth grade after having spent a restful summer. The school seemed more familiar to us, and we liked it even better than before. The boys took shop while the irls were absorbed in home economics. We appreciated the fact that student representatives could take a part in such important organizations as the Student Council. In September 1943 we entered the ninth grade and were beginning to feel like regular high school students. Everyone agreed that the research theme which we ,had to write for English was one of the hardest assignments we had ever had. One of our most interesting subjects, and one which was very unusual to us, was biology. Another new subject which many students took was algebra. In September 1944 we entered the tenth grade. At last we were in senior high school! The members of the class chose the courses which they wished to take. We appreciated the many educational opportunities that we had. One of the most challenging subjects that many students took was typing. We were all mystified by the magic black keys. Meanwhile, the students taking the college preparatory course were absorbed in Latin. In September 1945 we became Juniors, thereby making up one of the most important groups in the school. Our class officers were: President, Curtis Kenningtong Vice-President, Jimmy Wisdom, Secretary, Ionsie Hannong Treasurer, Pete Cruse. Our subjects were becoming more difficult. Some students struggled through first year short- hand, while others were deep in the study of geometry and second year Latin. The junior play, The Improper Henry Proper, was a wonderful success. It was a comedy, and the members of the cast portrayed their parts very well. This play revealed the fact that there were many talented students in the Junior Class. One of the most important events of the year was the junior-Senior Banquet. A unique colonial theme was carried out in the decorations and entertainment. This event was enjoyed by everyone who attended. One of the most interesting proiects that the business students undertook was the publishing of the Iunior issue of The Howler. the school paper. Many of the students worked very hard on this issue, and the finished product proved that their work had been worthwhile. A Iunior-Senior partv was held at the river just before the end of school. Everyone had a won- derful time, and we realized that we would miss the members of the outgoing Senior Class. The Iunior Class of '46 owed its success largely to the capable leadership of the Iunior Class advisers, Miss Gandy and Miss Higgins. They worked very hard to make our junior year one of the most outstanding years in our school life. In September 1946 seventy students advanced to the pedestal occupied by the Senior Class. We had some very capable officers. They were: President, Gerald Blumeg Vice-President, Curtis Kenningtong Secretary, Shirley Blackg Treasurer, Ed Nuzum. Eight members of the Senior Class were war veterans who returned to finish their education. We are all proud of these boys and should like to express our appreciation to them for a job well done. This was a red-letter year because it was the twenty-fifth anniversary of Tech High School. The Class of 1947 was very honored to have the privilege of celebrating the Silver Anniversary of the educational institution that has played such a vital part in the lives of so many people. The members of the Senior Class participated in many school organizations. There were eight seniors in the Honor Societv. Two seniors who held offices in this organization were Evelyn I-Iollars, President, and Inez Torrence, Vice-President. The Seniors were very active in the Student Council. Two seniors who held offices were Loretta Freeman, President, and Curtis Kennington, Vice-President. No one can ever forget the wonderful times that we members of the Class of '47 have had together throughout our high school days. We, the members of the Senior Class. should like to express our gratitude to our Senior Class advisers. Mrs. Shea and Miss Hinson. for their guidance and cooperation, which have helped to lnnake this the most successful year of our school life. They shall always occupy a place in our earts. We should like to express our appreciation to the faculty of Tech for their patience and guidance, which have prepared us to lead successful lives. EVELYN HoLLAns, Class Historian Page Thirteen