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

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THE PARROT .jr . ' Ci r CLASS HISTORY One of the greatest experiences in our lives was on that bright September morning in 1936, when we came to China Grove High School for the first time. About 80 vigorous freshmen, filled with curiosity, ambition, and that general lack of knowledge which is often called greenness, were beginning their high school careers. Most of us had wild and misled conceptions of what high school life was going to be, as we eagerly inspected and explored this new world into which we were suddenly dropped. But under the careful guidance of Miss Cooper and Mrs. Corriher, we soon became adjusted. Although we were strictly under the dictation of the sophomores, our freshman year brings to mind a picture of gay, carefree days of fun and excitement. Our sophomore and junior years were spent in rushing across the campus from one place to another. When the old C. G. H. S. was torn down, we had only the old north dormitory and a few basement rooms left for classes. This did not discourage us. however, because we were looking for¬ ward to our senior year in the new building. We are proud to be a part of the first student body to occupy this building, as well as to be the first class to graduate from it. The biggest event of our second year was a gala theatre party at which we were hosts to the seniors. Finally in the fall of 1938, we became upper classmen, and thus were happy and anxious to return to school and assume greater responsibilities. We elected “Pat” DeMarcus class president. She, with Miss Piland and Mr. Poole, led us through a busy, trying year that was filled with class activities. First came the Hallowe ' en Carnival, which was very successful and put about one hundred dollars into our treasury. The class wiener roast, on the football field, was an evening of hilarious fun and much over-eating. The junior-senior banquets are probably the most anticipated and the most prepared-for events of the entire four years. After much hard work and preparation, we bade the seniors farewell with the annual banquet at the Yadkin Hotel. When we entered school in 1939, we could hardly realize that we were seniors. However, after the class organization and a few class meetings, we began our senior activities. We sponsored the play “Turn To The Right” by the Sauline Players. The senior play, “Lena Rivers,” was a great success, and brought happiness to the actors and much entertainment to the public. The 1940 junior- senior banquet was an especially delightful affair to the seniors. Not having any responsibilities or worries, we relaxed and enjoyed the festivities. Although that first day in high school seems to have been only yesterday, our last year has rapidly rolled around, and will soon be a part of the past. Our faculty advisors have been Miss Neely and Mr. Fox. T. R. Eller has served as president. Under their capable leadership, we feel that we have accomplished much. From our record one would have little difficulty in seeing that our motto has been “Sail On.” And now, instead of feeling that we have finished, we shall continue to sail on. With this commencement, we are commencing a greater and fuller life. In the words of Robert Browning, we are at the morning of our lives. “The year ' s at the spring; The day’s at the morn.” EDGAR BOSTIAN 5 Page Sixteen 1940

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THE PARROT PEARL WILHELM Physical Education (1); “J” Club (2); Secretarial Club (4); Music (4). Pearl lih es to talk and is fond of clothes. Our best wishes are hers! VIOLET WINECOFF Monogram Club (2, 3. 4); Beta Club (3, 4); Glee Club (3. 4); Basketball (3, 4). Loyal, dependable, trustworthy - these qualities have helped to make our Post- Graduate. Violet, one of our most out¬ standing members. BARBARA YOST Glee Club (1, 4); J” Club (1); Basketball (2) ; Sew Well Club (2); Physical Education (3) ; Secretarial Club (4); Vice-President Secretarial Club (4). Sock ' s girl. She is friendly and has a nice smile. You can ' t help liking her. CLASS POEM It has been only jour short years Of joy, happiness, worry, work, and play. But this is no time to be drear; We must look forward now and look back some other day. We have fought our battles and won; We are glad, and for that we cheer. Our work here in China Grove Hi is done, And we will miss the school and friends so dear. A s we journey on our different ways of life, We wish our classmates, teachers, and friends success amid the strife. There is always sorrow at the parting of the way: If we have faith and courage our efforts will repay. Frances Wilhelm V 1940 Page Fifteen

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THE PARROT SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY One dark and cloudy day as I sat on English class not feeling quite so well, I fell into a d eep sleep. During this time my mind began to wander. I could see black and heavy clouds swiftly mov¬ ing around. They came closer and closer; then suddenly they swooped down and carried me away. High into the sky I was carried not knowing what was going to happen next. Then something touched me on the shoulder. I looked around but did not see anything. Just then a voice said, “Louie, I have given you this opportunity of which most people would not take advantage, and if you will take the magic stick which is behind you and twirl it over your head three times then hold it in front of you, you may see below whatever you wish.” Then anon a thought came to my mind. I wished to see what each of my dear classmates of 1940 would be doing eight years from now. I went through the steps as instructed and held the magic stick in front of me. I looked below and saw Hope Park, Doris Sloop, Bonnie Correll, and Hubert Patterson teaching school at dear old C. G. H. S. Then I gazed a short distance from the school and saw a Y. M. C. A. building which was being constructed bv the W. P. A. The overseer was Mr. Harold Beaver and he was assisted by Mr. Harold Carter. Now, they don ' t have to prop on a shovel. They can sit down and give orders. After my eyes left this scene, they wandered into the downtown section and immediately I recognized David Sechler as manager of the China Grove Drug Company, assisted by Wade Clawson and standing there chatting with the boys were their regular customers, Frances Smith and Robert Henderson. Then seeing they were engaged in a peaceful conversation I looked about in another part of this section and saw Albert Sloop, G. W. Walters and John Misenheimer at a grange meeting. The place of the meeting was on Mr. Sloop’s twenty-five acre farm and Mr. Walter’s twenty acres were adjacent to Mr. Sloop’s. Mr. Misenheimer’s was several miles off from theirs. The boys had made great progress and were soon to get some new farm equipment. I moved closer to the edge and saw the advertisement of a new picture to be shown at the Grove Theatre “Who Shot Cock Robin?” star¬ ring Roscoe Boger and Alice Lewis. The cast included Frances Goodnight, “Pat” DeMarcus, Louise Pirie and Cecil Dial. The public highly praised this picture. Being satisfied with that picture, I centered my attention on a near-by hospital to see if any of my classmates were inmates. As I gazed through the hospital I saw Hazel Nicholson as head nurse. Under her supervision were Frances Wil¬ helm, Dorothy Davis, Virginia Lowder, Connie Benfield, Catherine Miller and Sybil Mundy. I looked again more carefully but I did not see any of my classmates in distress. The cloud began to move slowly along and I heard a familiar sound. As it approached I could tell it was an airplane. My eye wandered into the cockpit and saw none other than Charles Riden- hour and Gary Pless just passing through on their way around the world. After watching them happily move by, I looked down on mother earth again. This time I saw John DeMarcus pitching ball for the Yanks, Frank Bostian playing in the outfield, and Frank Barger holding first base with that old fighting spirit “We got ’em some boys.” Sitting over in the press box was Mrs. Bostian, bet- 194 0 Page Seventeen