China Grove High School - Parrot Yearbook (China Grove, NC)

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EDITH WILLIAMS Girl Reserve Club (1) ; First Aid Club (3) ; Basketb a 1-1 (1-2-3-4) ; Softball (4) ; Monogram Club 1 4) ; Cast of “Son John” (4). When you are looking for a loyal and attractive person, Edith fills the bill. When it comes to athletics, she is there with a “bang”. We shall always remember her per¬ sonality and achieve¬ ments. Bon voyage 1 GEORGE F. WATSON Pen Ink Club (4) ; Physical Education Club (1) ; Dramatics Club (2) ; Testator (4). When it comes to mis¬ chief, you can depend on George Frank. Don’t be misled, however, for he is a real student with a splendid record. He is a fine fellow, and we like him. SENIOR CLASS POEM Our high school days are over; The victory we have won. We realize our careers in life Are mere started—just begun. As we face daily battles, We’ll always do our very best; We shall remember our class motto, For it will help us stand the test. All thanks to parents, friends and teachers Who helped us surmount all fretful cares And raised our motto high, “The elevator To success isn’t running—take the stairs”. And now the class of ' 37 Has reached its long sought goal. It leaves the teachers and the students Best wishes and love untold. —HELEN OVERCASH 13

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HELEN V. OVERCASH Girl Reserve Club (1) ; Dramatics Club (2-3) ; Basketball (4) ; Softball (4) ; Glee Club (1-2-3-4) ; Monogram Club (4) ; Senior Play (4) ; Cast of “Son John” (4); Mixed quartet (3) ; Poet (4). Helen is likeable, stud¬ ious, industrious, and capable. She has made many friends in high school and has a bright future in store for her. Good record, Helen, keep up the good work ! CARL E. SLOOP, Jr. Pres, of Class (3) ; As¬ sistant Editor of “Par¬ rot” (3) ; Editor-in-Chief “Parrot (4) ; Cast of “Son John” (4); Glee Club (4) ; Marshal (3) ; Beta Club (4) ; Football (4) ; Dramatics Club (1-2-3). Little, but loud—that’s Sloop. When it comes to business, he’s right there. He has shown that with his hard work as Editor- in-Chief of the “Parrot”. Here’s to your future, Sloop ! VERNON L. SECHLER Physical Education Club (1-3); Basketball (4); Baseball (4) ; Monogram Club (4). Happy-go-lucky describes him. We all admire his witty and mischievous personality. He is a swell guy and we know he is sure to succeed. Good luck, Vernon 1 KATHLEEN SHIVE Granite Quarry High School (1-2-3) ; Glee Club (4) ; Home Economics Club (4). Quiet, studious, reserved, steady—these partly de¬ scribe Kathleen. Al¬ though she has been with us only one year, she has won many friends by her cheerful smile and pleasing personality. Keep going, Kathleen ! RUTH H. SHUE Girl Reserve Club (1) ; Home Economics Club (3-4). Ruth is the most roman¬ tic of the class of ’37. She is a generous, kind- hearted girl. Her unusual charm and cleverness have won a place in our hearts. Don’t get too ro¬ mantic, Ruth ! ELIZABETH SIMPSON Dramatics Club (1) ; Home Economics Club (3-4). Quiet, but what de we care? We like her just the same. The smartest are not always the great¬ est talkers. We rest as¬ sured that she will get along well in whatever she undertakes in life. KATHLEEN STIREWALT G rl Reserve (1) ; “J” Club (3) : Home Econo¬ mics Club (4) ; Vice- President (4). Intelligent, studious, and reserved—that’s Kathleen. When it comes to getting the most o.ut of life, she’s at the top. Luck to you ! MARTIN TURRENTINE Glee Club (1-2-3-4) ; Pen and Ink Club (1-4) ; Dramatics Club (2-3) ; Senior Play (4). Martin is one of those versat’le fellows who make an ideal companion. The more you know him the better you like him. We believe be will make a success in anything he may undertake. ESTHER WALTER Girl Reserve Club (1-2) ; Home Economics Club (2- 4). Esther is quiet, but has won for herself many friends. She joins whole¬ heartedly into all our school activities and we predict for her a very successful future. TROY L. WASHAM Football (1-2-3-4) ; Cap¬ tain (4) ; Basketball (1- 2-3-4) ; Cap. (3-4) ; Base¬ ball (2-3-4) ; Capt. (4) ; Pen Ink Club (1-2) ; First Aid Club (3) ; President (3) ; National Honorary Beta Club (4) ; Monogram Club (1-2-3- 4); Glee Club (1-3); Senior Play (4); Hi-Y Club (2-3); Chief Mar¬ shal (3). Troy has the ability to do things well. He has won a host of friends during his career at C. G. H. S. His unexcelled athletic ability has help¬ ' d to pull ole China Grove High out of many tight spots. Luck to you, Troy. 12

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CLASS HISTORY To many people the year 19)33 was not very important, but to the members of the class of ’37 it was one of the most important ones in our lives. It was then that we began our high school car eers. It seems that we have been going on a long journey; now we have reached our destination after many years. In the fall of 1933 there were about sixty-five of us “green” freshmen. Under the leadership of Miss Fleming and Mr. Bostian we soon became accustomed to high school life and work. Our class president was Helen Wagner. We chose for our motto, “The elevator to success is not running; so take the stairs.” This motto has served as a beacon through our four years of high school. The next year we returned eager for more fun and hard work. Our advisors were Miss Fleming and Mr. Lingle. For our president we chose Lucille Nesbit. We invited the seniors to a program, including “Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp” and “The Patsy.” As always, the junior year was one of great importance. We chose Carl Sloop as our president. With the help of our advisors we sponsored a big Hallowe’en carnival. The most outstanding event of the year was the Junior-Senior banquet held at the Yadkin Hotel, Salisbury, N. C. The senior class colors, green and white, were used attractively to carry out the theme, “Pleasure Island.” At last we became seniors. For our president we chose Leon Frye who has proved to be capable and efficient. We were very fortunate in getting Miss Fleming, Miss Neely, and Mr. Lingle for our advisors; under their supervision we accomplished much. We were invited by the Sophomore Class to see the play, “Son John”. Nancy Lentz and Jackie Swink were selected as mascots, the dearest members of our class. Under the direction of Mrs. Lingle, our senior play, “Romance in a ' Board¬ ing House”, was highly successful. We enjoyed very much being guests at the Junior-Senior banquet at the Yadkin Hotel. Colorful decorations harmonized with the theme, “At the End of the Rainbow”. As a whole, our senior year was the most significant one in our journey through high school; it was filled to the brim with happy events, intermingled with hard work. Our journey through life has started successfully. May we always be brave travelers. It is unfortunate for us that some of our happiest days of school life have passed. Soon we must begin life’s work and face arduous tasks. Training at China Grove High School has helped us tremendously and taught us many fine things that we shall always cherish. Throughout our journey of life we shall recall happy mem¬ ories of our high school days, because to us “Memory like the ivy clings To olden ways and times and things.” —MARTHA JANE GOODMAN 14