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

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JOHN DEWEY BROWN, ln. DENNrE I like workg it fuseinutcs mv. I can sit mul look at it for hours. Program Committee Junior-Senior Banquet C213 Ad- vertising Committee of TEQHNIQIIIA C313 llihle Club C313 Junior Play C213 Minstrel C21. CECIL BRYANT FATsTuFF lVhat's the matter, slummick? Ain't I always been your friend? Machine Shop C13 213 Monitor CI, 213 Ilall Marshal Cl, 21- PEGGY LUCILLE BRYANT UZEBH Love is and was mv Lord and King. Y-Teens C23 313 Subscription Committee of 'l'EcIrf NIQUE C313 Advertising Committee of 'l'EcuN1QuE C313 Decorating Committee junior-Senior Banquet C213 Howler Helper C23 313 Girls' Athletic Association C213 Softball C21. EVELYN VIRGINIA BLILLOCK HEY, Nut much laik, ri great sweet silence. Y-Teens C23 313 Advertising Committee of 'l'I2r:ii- NIQUE C213 Ilotvler Ilelper C313 llall Marshal C213 Cirls' Athletic Association C31. JOHN P. CONDER3 jrz. HJAKEH livery inch ii man. Some Munllu Football C313 Baseball Cl, 213 Basketball C113 Service Record: Navv3 36 months, 31 months Ovcrseas3 Battles of Tarawa3 Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Levtc Cult and Saipan. CLIFFORD CJORRELL HCLIFFH lVltv hurry? Home wasn't built in u Juv. Football C313 Student Council C313 Chairman Cafe' leria Committee C313 Service Record: Navv3 35 months, I8 Inonths overseas. VVILLIAIVI FRANKLIN CRADDOOR HBILLH The miml's the measure of lltr' 1muz. Program Committee junior-Senior Banquet C213 Advertising Committee of 'FECHNIQUE C313 Bible Club C313 Service Record: Navv3 Machine Shop Cl, 21. CIIARLES LESLIE CRUSE IKCIIO CHtl Things ure lfmnml to ltapjwit. lllltv wurr1'? lfootball C23 313 Monogram Club C23 313 Machine Shop C23 31: Junior Play C213 Minstrel C213 Class Treasurer C21. IONELL CURRENT HJC., A smile that conquers all. Y-Teens C23 313 Advertising Committee of TECH' NIQUE C313 Favors Committee junior-Senior Banquet C213 Football Sponsor C213 Girls' Athletic Association C313 Softball C213 Red Cross Representative C31. JEANETTE NlARTIN DONALDSON UPEPSIH Tu Love and Cherish till death do us part. Y-Teens C13 23 313 Subscription Committee of TECH- N1QuE C2, 313 Advertising Committee of TECHNIQUE C23 313 Drum Maior C313 Girls' Athletic Association C13 23 313 Basketball Cl, 213 Softball Cl, 213 Vollev- ball Cl, 213 Soccer Cl, 213 Red Cross Representative C3 .

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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

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