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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1959 volume:

A YEAR to be remembered” We Proudly Present Published by the Senior Cl THELMA PATTERSON Business Manager JOHN GILLIS Editor-in-Chief Nineteen Hundred And 3ifty- Nine CHINA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL China Grove, North Carolina THINK of the things you will miss. and want to This is your Book, students . . . It began in the fall of 1958 with the election of an Editor and a Business Manager. From the time the staff was appointed, this book took prefer¬ ence over all extra curricular activities and studies. The over-all blueprint of the book is expressed in our theme, “Memories from the Student’s World.” With you in mind, we have carefully planned the layout, the photography, and the copy. The pictures as a whole tell our 1958-59 story rather than merely show our faces. An informal style was selected for the printed material with the hope that the students will read the annual as well as look at it. To reflect memorable moments—such is our ambition as we present this volume of the PARROT. CONTENTS Dedication 12 Administration 13 Classes 17 Activities 41 Athletics 51 Features . 61 Advertisements 75 4 JZT lK : W3 % (A w A La€ JMife ' 1 1 r aHsBMBjp 1 ’Sk I Ww Sk4% «? Sfie Hustle and Hustle of changing classes... 6 hjr . rr- - Jr JHk r 4 HOME EC The girls in the Home Economics Department study all phases of homemaking including cook¬ ing, sewing, and general home management. Their teacher, Miss Ruth Dillard, capably instructs them in dressmaking, as shown in the picture at the left. LAB These future scientists are mixing fuel in the lab for their next missile launching. Mrs. Doro¬ thy Hoppe keeps them from orbiting the school and tries to teach them the functions of the Chemistry and Physics lab at CGHS. mmm yy i SHOP The shop has been a place of constant activity this year under the leadership of the Agriculture teacher, Mr. John Allison. The boys in the shop have built props for the plays, booths for the Fall Festival, and have built and repaired many items for their use at home. eareking for knowledge...I earning from leaders... 7 tHe “ stillness” of morning Cfi pel period... • I 7 lift % |j� H in MMTFjBi that indescribable bigb school spirit... 9 ...we’ll never forget The purpose of any school is to impart knowledge and increase wisdom. Students at China Grove worked dili¬ gently this year to achieve these goals. The library at times resembled Grand Central Station. Filled to capacity all during the day, it was a haven for term paper researchers, book report worms, and maga¬ zine browsers. Bible classes studied the Old Testament, history of the Jewish people, and the life of Christ. With projects, students shared learning and pursued particular interests. With the advent of satellites and nuclear achieve¬ ments, science has become increasingly important. In Chemistry, students learned the laws governing natural forces and gravity. Perhaps some future scientists were launched on a career. Within these walls there was also something more than purely curricular activity. All phases of life were repre¬ sented here from politics to Olympics. Victory had the same sweet taste to the Student Council governor as to the one who governs from the White House. Winning a game against a larger team was as thrilling to the China Grove Red Devils as winning the World Series is to a baseball team. These are only a few examples of routine at China Grove High School. Daily, students met new challenges and came upon new frontiers of learning. Whether they surpassed all others in the task or merely served as fol¬ lowers, they were constantly building for the future and striving for success. 10 V ”-V 1 ' 1 1 1 ll •� ? ■■■ III DEDICATION With sincere appreciation for his enduring patience and his eager concern for our wel¬ fare, we, the Seniors of 1959, dedicate this edition of the Parrot to our beloved coach and teacher, Mr. Harry Lee Bame. During his five years of teaching here, Mr. Bame has earned the respect and admiration of the entire student body, and we extend our deep¬ est thanks and sincerest appreciation for his flawless example. ADMINISTRATION 13 Administrative Leaders Dear Students: This book is a record of a year of our lives. It is my sincere prayer that this has been a year of worthwhile accomplishments for each of you. We, the faculty, have a great hope that in some way we have made a contribution which will help to attain the success we wish for you. I would counsel you to always be true to God and in doing this you will be true to yourself and your country. With kindest regards and deep affection, I wish to remain your friend and counselor. Sincerely, Jesse C. Carson, Jr. Principal Mr. Jesse C. Carson, Jr., Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION Top Row: Mr. John Willett; Mr. Clinton Eudy, Chairman; Mr. Wayne Patterson. Bottom Row: Mr. Hubert Fleming; Mr. Marvin Long. 14 guide ana frain us for a more promising future First Roto: Mrs. Clyde E. Bostian, A.B., Lenoir Rhyne, Mathematics and Commerce; Miss Margaret Rose- man, B.S., Catawba College, Commerce; Mrs. Fred H. Bostian, A.B., W.C.U.N.C., Catawba College, Appa¬ lachian, English and History; Mr. J. H. Carpenter, B.S., M.A., Western Carolina, Mathematics; Mrs. J. R. Chambers, A.B., Lenoir Rhyne, English; Mr. Robert Linder, A.B., Catawba College, Phy. Ed., Civics, Football and Baseball Coach. Second Rose: Mrs. Dot S. Hoppe, A.B., Catawba College, Science, Chemistry, Physics; Mr. Glenn P. McGuire, A.B., M.A., Appalachian, Mathematics; Mr. John W. Allison, B.S., N. C. State College, Agriculture; Miss Ola Fleming, A.B., W.C.U.N.C., A.B. and M.A. Library Science, U.N.C., Library and English; Mr. Fred Duncan, A.B., Catawba College, Band and Choir; Harry L. Bame, B.S., Appalachian, Social Studies, Phy. Ed., Basket¬ ball Coach. Third Rose: Miss Ruth Dillard, B.S., W.C.U.N.C., Home Economics; Mrs. Margaret J. Enloe, A. B., Bob Jones University, Bible; Mrs. Richard E. Smith, A.B., Catawba College, English, Dramatics, Economics and Socio¬ logy; Mrs. Louise P. Corder, A.B. High Point College, English and French; Miss Ruth Lineberger, A.B., W.C.U.N.C., English, Economics and Sociology; Mr. Robert C. Lee, A.B., Catawba College, Biology. Not pictured: Mr. Jim Stokes, A.B., Lenoir Rhyne, Biology and Science. Mb ' s. Clyde Bostian Miss Roseman Mrs. Fred Bostian Mr. Carpenter Mrs. Chambers Mr. Linder Mrs. Hoppe Mr. McGuire Mr. Allison Miss Fleming Mr. Duncan Mr. Bame Miss Dillard Mrs. Enloe Mrs. Smith Mrs. Corder Miss Lineberger Mr. Lee 15 niorm Miss Roseman works with the school records. Mr. Carson scores at Fall Festival. Mr. Bame instructs his History class. Walt, the janitor pauses a minute. 16 DAVID ABERNATHY “Every inch a good fcllozv . . . and oh! so many inches!’’ RONNIE ASH BURN “As good natured a soul as e’er trod on shoe of leather.’’ WANDA EVANS ALLEN “The kindness of her heart is equalled only by the red of her hair.” TEDDY W. BALLARD “ll inc, women, and song are getting me dozen. I guess I ' ll have to give up singing.” SAMMY BURTON ALLMAN “The frivilous zeork of polished idleness.” SCOTT IE SUE BASINGER True merit is like a river; the deeper it is, the less noise it wakes. JOHN HERBERT ANDERSON “The greatest man asks a fool¬ ish question naze and then.” PEGGY ANN BEAVER “Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.” HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1959 As we come to the end of our high school career, our thoughts drift back over the four years spent in the China Grove High School. Not every day was rosy, for there were many disappointments and obstacles which faced us; but we feel it was worth the struggle to have landed at the goal toward which we have aimed during the past four years. It seems as if we have been on a long journy and now have finally reached our destination. One of the greatest experiences of our lives was that bright morning in the fall of 1955 when we came to China Grove High School for the first time. On this morning 122 bewildered freshmen from the China Grove, Patterson, and Kiser Elementary Schools were curiously wandering about the halls trying to find our homerooms. Although we were actually “green” and were totally confused, we kept all our thoughts secret from the upper classmen. We elected the following class officers: president, Loretta cont. on page 21 18 SHIRLEY ANN BURRIS REGENIA BUTTS “If hazing fun zeas crime, she “It matters not hoze long zee would be serving a life sen- live, but haze zee live for fence,” others.” PAUL ANTHONY Strongest minds are often those which the noisy world hears least.” RONALD ROBERT BEAVER j ' .S ' n rr brevity is the soul of zvit, I ' ll be brief.” GAIL VERLENE ARANT “The greatest art i i life is to have as many pleasures as possible.” BOBBY LEE BERRIER “I may not be handsome; but declare , do have a disting¬ uished look!” CLASS OFFICERS Ronald Beaver, President; Tommy Smith, Vice Presi¬ dent; Sharon Clauson, Secretary; Dickie Shaw, Treas¬ urer. ‘(5fie 1959 Senior Class HILDA MAE CARRIKER Oh. zeliat szveet delight a quiet life affords.” SHARON PRICE CLAUSON MEREDITH A. COBLE ‘‘Oueen Rose of the rosebud ‘‘Shut the door upon her wit and garden of giris.” and it zcill out at the key¬ hole.” BRENDA CRESS “Not married, but willing be!” to ! ERNEST GARY CRESS LORETTA JEAN DEAL NANCY DEAL SHARON RAY DIAL “Why should l strive to set the “Every ittc t a queen.” “Honor is the rezeard to virtue.” “ A perfect zvoman, nobly plann- eroobed straight cd to warm, to comfort, and command.” 2959 Senior Class MASCOTS Ronnie Jo Patterson and Larry Wayne Deal. ELIZABETH NADINE EUDY ‘‘The true question is not what zee gain, but what zee do.” NINA LUCILLE HARTSELL ‘‘Honest labor bears a friendly smile.” PATRICIA SUE FAGGART “The zeay to bill time is to zeorb it to death.” ELAINE HOOKS “Charms stribe the sight; merit zeins the soul.” tv BRENDA ELAINE ELROD CATHERINE EVELYN ERWIN I There is no fury like a woman searching for a new lover.’’ “Hozv far that little candle throii ' s its beam.” cont. from page 18 Deal; vice president, Don Yost; secretary, Ganelda Mor¬ gan; treasurer, Vickie Fulton. After many embarrassing and unforgetable moments, we soon became accustomed to high school life and work. Every day brought us nearer, and before we knew it, we were no longer in the lowest class. When the school doors were opened in the fall of 1956, we entered as con¬ fident sophomores. This year, out of 106 students, Dickie Shaw was chosen as our president, with Neil Williams as vice president, Judy Gainer as treasurer, and Sharon Dial as secretary. Although this wasn’t a very eventful year, we all were looking forward to the next year when we would be “big” juniors. As juniors we enjoyed a happy and well-filled year Our class officers, who were Jeffrey Ketner, president; Ronald Beaver, vice president; Judy Gainer, secretary; and Don Yost, treasurer; along with our class advisors, Mrs. Thelma Bostian. Mrs. Freida Chambers, and Mrs. Ethel Bostian, helped to make this year a huge success. cont. on page 22 GARY MICHAEL FINK “They are never alone zvho are accompanied by noble thoughts.” BARRY HUDSON I “If I laugh at myself and the fool things I do, it won’t bother me much to see others laugh too.” VICKIE L. FULTON “She is cz’cr fair and nez ' er proud, has tongue at ZL ' ill, yet never loud.” BESSIE INGRAM “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit.” PRISCILLA ELAINE GASAWAY “Of a good beninning cometh a good end.” SAMUEL JACKSON “Tends his own affairs, lets others tend theirs.” JOHN W. GILLIS Give the zvorld the best you have, and the best will come back to you.” RICHARD L. JONES Will you, won’t you, would you dance with me?” RUBY JEAX JOSEY “The mildest manner and the gentlest heart.” EES LIE EVERETT KESLER “Oh . . . zch v should life all labor her JEFFREY BROWN KETNER he zeinc of love is music; lie feast of love is song.” KATHLEEN MECIMORE “Character is the diamond that scratches all stones.” HARVEY MUSSELWHITE “He zuho liz ' cs zvell is the best preacher.” ROBERT ALFRED NANCE “Wit he has, and joy in life.” ROBERT PHILLIP NESBITT “Tor fools to admire, for men of sense to approve.” THOMAS A. NULL “IVise men say nothing in dang¬ erous times.” cont. from page 21 First, we sponsored a Halloween carnival in which each class participated. Next we presented a Christmas play under the direction of Mrs. Aldena Smith entitled “The Flowering Staff.” The most outstanding event of the year was the Junior-Senior Banquet held at the Yadkin Hotel in Salisbury. We selected “Sayonara” as the theme of this eagerly anticipated event. At the end of this year, all 81 members of our junior class could hardly realize that soon we would be seniors. This year, which seemed so far in the distance when we were freshmen, finally rolled around. After the class organization and a few class meetings, we began our senior activities. Ronald Beaver was elected head of the class. The other officers are Tommy Smith, Vic President; Sharon Clauson, Secretary; and Dickie Shaw, Treasurer. We have a class of 72. Highlights of this most important year have been the Fall Festival, the Senior Play, and many other events. As a whole, our senior year has been cont. on page 25 22 II TOMMY W. PORTER CAROLYN ANN SEABOLT “An athlete true, a charmer “Love is the lock that links too!” noble minds.” ALICE MILLER “K i n d and capable, a true friend. DALE MITCHELL “My tongue icithin my lips I rein; for he who talks much must talk in vain.” CLAUDENE OYERCASH “The highest of distinctions is service to others.” THELMA FISHER PATTERSON “1 live for those who love me, and the good that I can do.” I’m going to die laughing dde 1959 S enior ill RICHARD EVERAL SHAW “None but himself can be hi. parallel.” MARY RUTH SHUE “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” DONALD WAYNE SMITH “A man’s heart diviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps.” HAZEL JEAN SMITH Highly erected thoughts seat¬ ed in a heart of courtesy.” TOMMY E. SMITH “To speak as a common person, to think as a raise man.’’ PHYLLIS SPEIGHT Sever flashy — but always glozcing.” VENAY SPRINKLE “Thou hast the sweetest face 1 ever looked on. Sir. as hare a soul, she is an angel.’’ GENE A. STIREWALT “Let the zvorld slide try.’’ 0 jfie 2959 Senior “Now it’s this way . . ANN THOMPSON “She is quiet and modest and tells her secrets to few.” RUTH WE A NX “Hoia sweet and gracious, even in common dealings, is that fine sense men call courtesy.’ PATSY AILEEN TORRENCE “Never met a man 1 didn’t like!” JOYCE LOUISE WEBB “She hath a daily beauty in her life.” MARTHA TAYLOR BRENDA GAYE THOMAS “Grace zvas in her steps, heaven “Beauty and wisdom are rarely in her eyes. In every gesture conjoined. ' ' dignity and love.” cont. from page 22 the most significant one in our journey through high school, for it was filled to the brim with happy and gay events. Early in the year, we chose the cherry blossom as our class flower and red and white as our class colors. So, here we stand—our faults confessed, our triumphs emphasized, and our eyes on the glory of graduation. It is unfortunate for us that some of our happiest days of school life have passed. Soon we must begin life’s work and arduous tasks. Training at China Grove High School has helped us tremendously and taught us many fine things that we shall always cherish. In the future, as in the past, may we be true to the ideals of this school and remember our motto, “Not merely to exist, but to amount to something in life.” Loretta Deal Historian JERRY R. UPRIGHT “Opportunity may knock, hut temptation more often rings the bell.” KENNETH V. VANDERFORD Quiet, but a friend to all.” ROBERT EARL WAGONER “Where there’s life, there’s Earl. REBECCA ANN WASHAM “What she did zvas done zoith so much ease.” STEVE WHICKER i “.ls dependable as the pendelum of a zee!I rounded clock.” BEVERLEY JEAN WILLIAMS “Beauty and virtue shines for¬ ever around thee, brightening everyone.” DONALD SHERMAN WILSON “Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing. DON RAY YOST “All great men are dead, and 1 don’t feel so well myself.” 25 Senior Directory DAVID ABERNATHY — Baseball 2-4; Basketball 1-4, Most Outstanding Play 3; Canteen 2; Football 1-4; Most Popular 4; Track 3. WANDA EVANS ALLEN—Basketball 1-3; FHA 1-2; JCL 2; Latin Club 2; Newspaper Staff 4; Quill Club 4. SAMMY ALLMAN—Bus Driver, 2, 3; FFA 2-4. JOHNNY ANDERSON—Bible Club; 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Science Editor 4; Quill Club 4. PAUL ANTHONY—Latin Club 3. GAIL ARANT—Bible Club 1-4; Canteen 1-4; Cheer¬ leader 4; Choir 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Christmas Play 3; Senior Play 4; FHA 1-4; Library Staff 4; Talent Show 3, 4. RONNIE ASIIBURN—None. TEDDY BALLARD—Band 1; Best Dressed 4; Bible Club 4; Canteen 3; JCL 3; Latin Club 3. SCOTTIE BASINGER — Transfer from Granite Quarry 4; Bible Club 4; FHA 4; Homecoming Court 4, Senior Attendant; Library Staff 4; Queen of Fall Festival 4. PEGGY BEAVER—Bible Club 3; Cafeteria Staff 3, 4; FHA 1, 2 ; Library Staff 1, 3, 4. RONALD BEAVER—Baseball 1-3; Basketball 1-4; Captain 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Canteen 4; Class President 4; Class Vice President 3; Foot¬ ball 1-4, Captain 4; JCL 3; Latin Club 3, 4; Marshall 3; Most Athletic 4. BOBBY BERRIER—Band 1-3; Basketball 1-4; Beta Club 3, 4; Canteen 4; Dramatics Club 4, Christmas Play 4; Senior Play 4; JCL 1-4; Latin Club 1-3; Student Council 4. SHIRLEY BURRIS—Bible Club 1, 2; Choir 3; FHA 1 , 2 . REGENIA BUTTS—Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 2-4, Secretary 4; Canteen 1-3; Dramatics 3, Senior Play 4; JCL 2-4; Latin Club 2, 3; Lawyer 4; Most Athletic 4; Quill Club 4; Student Council 3. SHARON CLAUSON—Basketball Manager 3; Best Dressed 4; Bible Club 1-4; Choir 1, 2; Homecoming Court 3, 4, Junior Attendant 3, Honor Attendant 4; Office Staff 4; Quill Club 4; Senior Class Secretary. MEREDITH COBLE—FHA 1; Latin Club 1; Library Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4, Typist 4; Prophet 4; Student Council 4. BRENDA CRESS—Bible 1-4; Canteen 1-4; Cheer¬ leader 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Christmas Play 3; FHA 1, 2; JCL 2-4; Latin Club 2-4. GARY CRESS—Bible Club 4; Canteen 1-4; Choir 4; Football 2-4; Latin Club 3; Track 2, 3. LORETTA DEAL—Basketball 1-4, Co-Captain 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Canteen 1-4, Secretary 3; Class Of¬ ficer 1, President; Dramatics Club 3, 4; FHA 1-3, Senior Play 4; President 3; JCL 2-4; Junior Red Cross Representative from Rowan County 3; Latin Club 2, 3; Letter Girl 4; Marshall 3, Chief; Most Popular 4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Typist 4; Office Staff 4; Rotary Scholarship Key 1; Student Council 1-4, Treasurer 2, Secretary 4; Talent Show 3. NANCY DEAL—Bible Club 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; FFA Sweetheart 4; FHA 1-4, Parliamentarian 2, Song Leader 4; JCL 2, 3; Student Council 1. SHARON DIAL—Associate Editor of the Parrot 4; Beta Club 4; Class Officer 3, Secretary; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Christmas Play 3, Senior Play 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Letter Girl 2, 3, 4, Chief 4; May Court 1; Newspaper Staff 4, News Editor 4; Quill Club 4, President 4; Talent Show 3, 4. BRENDA ELROD—Bible Club 1, 2; Canteen 1-4; Dramatics Club 4, Senior Play 4; FHA 1, 2; FTA 3; Latin Club 2, 3; Newspaper Staff 4; Quill Club 4. CATHERINE ERWIN—Choir 3; FHA 1, 2. NADINE EUDY—Bible Club 3, 4; FHA 1, 2; Latin Club 3. PATRICIA FAGGART— Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 1, 4; Cheerleader 2-4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Senior Play 3; First Year Typing Award 3; FTA 3, 4; JCL 1-4; Latin Club 1-3; Newspaper Staff 4, Typist; Office Staff 3. HILDA CARRIKER—Library Staff 4. continued on page 72 Class jhe junior Anticipating the senior year, remember¬ ing the sophomore year, yet always enjoying the present—this is a typical junior. A junior is one who can crowd into a busy year a successful magazine sale campaign, U. S. History projects, English tests, and chemis¬ try experiments, and yet find time to go to numerous parties, chatter incessantly, and attend all the ball games. He may even fit into his busy schedule a part in the Christ¬ mas play, a position in the band, or a solo in the Fall Festival program. The junior works hard decorating, run¬ ning errands, and selling in booths at the Fall Fesitval to make money for the Junior- Senior Banquet, but he usually succeeds in snatching some leisure time for just plain loafing. Each junior contributes his bit to the aura of excitement that is a part of the day for class ring fittings and then expec¬ tantly awaits the arrival of his ring. Indeed, the junior year is compounded of many activities and memorable events. It is an outstanding year for many reasons, but most of all because it is the stepping stone to every junior’s dream—the senior year. CLASS OFFICERS Mildred Corriher, Treasurer; Lanny Corriher, Vice President; Evelyn Smith, Secretary; Glenn McCorkle, President. 27 Class junior Mary Catherine Albright Darlene Allman James Barbee Buddy Barnhardt Gale Bostfen David Bradley Carol Bradshaw Patricia Brinkley Lanny Corriher Mildred Corriher John Crisco Wayne Dabbs Dennis Faggart Johnny Fisher John Foy David Franks Ralph Hallman Larry Hampton Billy Haney Barbara Hayth Frankie Jones Brenda Josey Robbie Klutz Lorita Leazer Paul Barnhardt Wanda Barnhardt Georgia Barringer Jimmy Beaver Diann Burris Stanley Castor Connie Correll Harry Corriher Freddie Diggs Sandy Eagle Bill Elliot Carolyn Evans Gerald Garmon Kitty Goodnight Mary Frances Goodnight Linda Graeber Billy Heilig Larry Horton Susan Hunter Bruce Johnson Bill Lentz Charles Lentz Glenn McCorkle Mary Moore Ha unts unior Wayne Moose Henry Morgan Frankie Mussehvhite Grady Overcash Lanny Ritchie Robert Rudisill Don Safrit Johnny Saunders Donna Shue Louise Shuping Sabra Jo Slaughter Barry Sloop Jo Ann Overcash Linda Overcash Ronald Poplin Shirley Porter Carol Sechler Donnie Sechler Sylvia Sechler Aultry Shoaf Fritz Slough Evelyn Smith Sherley Smith Walter Smith Andrea Stirewalt Ger y Stirewalt Tommy Wagoner Gaynell Waller Joyce Walter Rickie Watson Betty Weant John Wilhelm John Wilson Boyce Winecoff Phil Wise Sue Wise Nelson Wright Carolyn Yost Nell Yost Donnie Young Jackie Zipperer Not Pictured; Dickie Foy 31 Campus informality Connie Correll, Gail Bostian, Ken Vanderford, and Joyce Walter chat during lunchtime. Members of the band enjoy the game. Sharon Dial rehearses for the tal¬ ent show. Dianne Burris and Larry Hamp¬ ton, campus couple, prepare for the next class. 32 CLASS OFFICERS Tommy Kelly, Secretary; Judy Patterson, Vice President; Bobby Phillips, Treasurer; Priscilla Stamper, President. “Do you have your Biology home¬ work ?” “What does the pectoralis major do?” “Can you name all the bones in the body?” These are the comments that fill the air whenever there is a crowd of sophomores around. The sophomores are an odd class of people. They are over their “first-year-jitters” but have not quite reached the stage of complete self-confidence that comes with be¬ ing a junior. Sometimes wide-eyed and innocent, sometimes overly ma¬ ture, they are still “learning the ropes”. Next year they will be entire¬ ly different people, but in the mean¬ time they have a wonderful time . . . just being sophomores! fl amove ass Sarah Anthony Barbara Atwell Judy Bailey Brenda Baxley Margaret Beaver Lloyd Bell Reid Benfield Shirley Bentley Wayne Post Rachel Lee Bostian Tommy Brooks Vera Bullins Phillip Carlton Marie Cartner A. L. Chamberlain Jeanette Cress Richard Ciess Tommy Cress Frankie Davis Glenda Deal Geraldine Deal Odessa Diggs Ted Earnhardt Eloise Eller 33 Clinton Eudy Jerry Faggart Billy Fesperman Sue Anne Fleming Jerry Freeze Cecil Goodnight Nellie Goodnight Ronald Goodnight Lawrence Goodwin Judy Hance Jerry Hartsell Colin Hathcock Jerry Heilig James Holcombe David Honbarger Harold Hooper Carl Lee Jacobs Jean James Mary Frances Jones Richard Jones Ronald Jones Tommy Kelly Jerry Kimmer Jimmie Kirkman Alice Ivluttz Becky Land Roy Land Buddy Langston Willard Lazenby Lonnie Leazer Murl Leazer Allan Mabe Tommy Manning Richard McDonald Ronnie McSwain Shirley Medley Betty Menius Becky Miller Charlene Miller Eddie Mills Gene Mitchell Frances Morgan Jimmy Morgan Charlotte Moore Tommie Morrison Stella Nicholson Richard Null Durrell Orbinson ‘ 6 fie Sopfiomore Cuss 34 Ann Overcash Kay Overcash Eugene Overcash Ronnie Overcash Helen Parker Judy Patterson Bobby Phillips Jerry Poole Jimmy Price James Propst Lane Safrit Billy Sasser Jimmy Saunders Ronald Seamon Horace Scerey Judy Sechler Judy Sells John Shell Ann Shue James Shue Victor Shue J. C. Speck Priscilla Stamper Michael Tarlton Melba Thompson Tommy Tomlin Betty Turner Gail Upright Jimmy Wagoner Johnny Walker Gale Walton Butch Watson Richard Watson Linda White Buddy Wilhelm Vaughn Wilhelm Barbara Wilson Frances Wilson Zenna Kay Winecoff NOT PICTURED: Irene Bracey Peggy Deal Linda Frye Frances Morgan Steve Raymer Harold Speck 35 Campus informality “The Mob” waits in line. Phyllis Speight and Regenia Butts cheer the Red Devils on. Mildred Corriher and Mary Moore catch their breath during basket¬ ball practice. Gail Arant. and Pat Torrence en¬ joy second lunch period. f 36 A fine, but scared, group of students crowded into our halls this year for the first time. Other than being one of the largest classes CGHS has ever known, they are really an ambitious Freshman Class, for they entered into all activities wholeheartedly and chose four officers to represent them in school functions. They worked hard in class and equally hard in play, but their biggest problems were learning names and avoiding traffic jams. We are really proud of our class of ’62! OFFICERS Jimmy Baker, Vice President; Tony Deal, President Joan Sloop, Treasurer; Linda Tomlin, Secretary. man Sherron Anderson Jimmy Baker Ralph Baker Sandra Bame Gene Barbee Eugene Barnhardt Dianna Bassing er Johnnie Basinger Betty Beaver Dianna Beaver Roger Beaver Willis Beaver Jackie Bebber Hazel Benson Larry Bentley Victoria Blackwood Don Bland Judy Campbell 37 O fie 3resfi man Class Norma Carlton Jerry Christy Eric Correll Judy Corriher Jerry Cress Larry Davis Danny Deal Tony Deal Martha Dyson W. C. Elrod, Jr. Gene Erwin Joy Evans Aloma Fisher Charles Freeze Don Freeze Linda Garmon Sandra Garmon Louis Garrison Reid Garver Craig Gaskey Dolly Goodman Larry Goodnight Faye Harris Johnny Harris Judy Hathcoek Wayne Hefner Edgar Honeycutt Vickie Honeycutt Tony Hooks Patsy Hudson Ronnie Irvin Billy Isley Judy Jones Linda Jordan Glenn Josey Clifford Kesler Terry Kesler Ester Ketner Carol Kluttz Larry Kluttz Priscilla Leach Brady Leazer Garland Leazer Wayne Lentz Tommy Lucas Jerry Luther Donald Lyerly Franklin Martin George McSwain Brenda Medley Dickie Menius Margaret Morgan Riley Morgan Emma Jean Morton 38 Sue Morton Jerry Musselwhite Jimmy Nichols Brenda Overcash Mary Overcash Ray Overcash Steve Overcash Sammy Owensby Brenda Park Johnny Parnell Roy Patterson Terry Peeler Jane Phillips Peggy Roseman Dean Ross Mary Sue Royal Jackie Russell Gary Sechler Jerry Shoaf Howard Shoe Joyce Shue William Shulenburger Gene Shuping Mary Sloan Joan Sloop Charles Stafford Elizabeth Starmes Ronnie Starnes Janice Speck Helen Stirewalt Linda Stirewalt Allen Swink Larry Talbert Clay Thomas Ray Thomas Barbara Thompson Linda Thompson Linda Tomlin Clifford Tutherow Sandra Upright Larry Waddell Jesse Watson Hollis Wilhelm Jerry Wilson Terry Winecoff Gary Wright NOT PICTURED: Larry Beaver Priscilla Jones Bertha Josey 39 T Campus itormali The mad rush for candy and cokes begins. Carpent Students ask Mr er’s advice. Beta members and Miss Fleming take a joy ride. iy , i a Bllllk 2k ' £9 p � ... ' •§ 1 fl k I JKk I H i 1 ' i 1 V ' . i i k I 40 Row 1: Brenda Elrod, Beverley Williams, Nina Hartsell, Regenia Butts, Martha Taylor, Brenda Cress, Carolyn Seabolt. Thelma Patterson, Mrs. Smith. Row 2: John Gillis, Gail Arant, Loretta Deal, Sharon Dial, Bessie Ingram Nancy Deal, Phyllis Speight, Dickie Shaw. Row 3: Brenda Thomas, Patricia Faggart, Barry Hudson, Don Yost, Don Smith, Venay Sprinkle. Row 4: Alfred Nance, Gene Stirewalt, Robert Nesbitt, Jef¬ frey Ketner, Bobby Bender, Earl Wagoner. Dramatics CluS OFFICERS President .John Gillis Vice President . Don Yost Secretary and Treasurer. .Beverley Williams Director .Mrs. Richard E. Smith During each school year, the Dramatics Club presents two plays, the Christmas Play in December, and the Senior Play in the spring. The students, who are selected by tryouts early in the year, work very hard to make the performances a success. Row 1: Linda Overcash, Jackie Zipperer, Jo Ann Overcash, Priscilla Gasaway, Barbara Hayth, Mrs. Smith. Row 2: Carol Seehler, Connie Correll, Andrea Stirewalt, Sandy Eagle, Sue Wise, Donnie Young. Row 3: Catherine Albright, Carolyn Yost, Susan Hunter, Patricia Brinkley, Sabra Jo Slaughter. Row 4: Lanny Cor- riher, Mary Moore, Evelyn Smith, Linda Graeber, Mary Frances Goodnight, Kitty Goodnight, Phil Wise. Row 1: Miss Ola Fleming, Advisor; Thomas Null, Vice President; Alfred Nance. President; Martha Taylor, Secretary; Thelma Patterson, Treasurer. Row 2: John Gillis, Sharon Dial, Nina Hartsell. Catherine Albright, Wanda Earnhardt, Susan Hunter, Gale Bostian, Regenia Butts, Georgia Barringer, Donna Shue, Jackie Zipperer. Row 3: Brenda Thomas, Gerry Stirewalt, Loretta Deal, Linda Graeber, Ruth Weant. Mary Frances Goodnight, Patricia Faggart, Louise Shuping, Connie Correll. Row 4: Ronald Poplin. Nelson Wright, Ronald Beaver, Jeffrey Ketner, Harry Corriher, Tommy Smith, Glenn McCorkle, Paul Earnhardt, Bobby Berrier, Dickie Shaw, Don Safrit. Bid a CluS The honor society at China Grove High School is the Beta Club. To belong to the Beta Club one must maintain a 90 or above average and constantly endeavor to meet standards of conduct. The students in the Beta Club are to be congratulated for their high ideals. We pause to pay tribute to the members of our Student Council. These students rep¬ resent the best of each class. They work hard and often receive no praise. We wish to let them know that we, the student body, greatly appreciate their efforts and guid¬ ance. Student Council STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Phil Wise,Vice President; Loretta Deal, Sec¬ retary; Eloise Eller, Treasurer; Don Smith, President. Row 1: Steve Overcash, Ronald Poplin, Diann Burris, Patsy Hudson, Carolyn Evans, Judy Patterson, Bobby Phillips. Row 2: Georgia Barringer, Meredith Coble, Brenda Overcash, Ruth Weant, Kathleen Meeimore, Priscilla Stamper, Joan Sloop Row 3: Jerry Christy, Larry Talbert, Clinton Eudy, Ann Overcash, Gene Shup¬ ing, Nellie Goodnight. Jackie Russell. Row 4: Bobby Berrier, Don Yost, Glenn McCorkle, Jimmy Price, Tommy ■Smith, Jerry Poole, Donnie Sechler. John Wilhelm, reporter; Don Smith, parliamentarian; Lanny Corriher, secretary; Don Yost, president; Phil Wise, vice president; Glenn MeCorkle, treasurer; Johnny Sanders, sentinel. NANCY DEAL F.F.A. Sweetheart 3.3.A. The Future Farmers of America is organ¬ ized for boys interested in agriculture. Its purpose is to teach better methods of farm¬ ing and to develop leadership. Activities in¬ clude livestock judging, a trip to the fair, and numerous other projects. “Answer that phone!” “File this card.” “Call Johnny out of Chemistry.” These and others are the remarks that the girls of the office staff hear the hour they are “on duty.” Their efforts and cooperation are vital parts in the functioning of our school. Office Staff Sitting: Kathlene Mecimore, Sharon Clauson, Louise Shuping. Standing: Loretta Deal, Bessie Ingram, Nina Hartsell. 44 Hilda Carriker, Barbara Hayth, Helen Parker, Meredith Coble, Peggy Beaver, Scottie Basinger, Gail Arant, Rachel Bostian, Rebecca Washam, Barry Hudson, Miss Fleming. £i rary Staff Keeping the books and records of the li¬ brary in order is the job of these ten library assistants and their advisor, Miss Ola Flem¬ ing. They are to be commended for their ef¬ ficiency and accuracy. „ , 3.H.A. The purpose of the Future Homemakers of America is to promote the betterment of the American home and to train girls in¬ terested in Home Economics. One highlight of its program is the Mother-Daughter Ban¬ quet held in the spring. OFFICERS Frances Wilson, secretary and treasurer; Sue Ann Fleming, president; Rachel Bostian, vice president. 45 Linda Overcash, vice president; Patricia Brinkley, secretary; Jeffrey Ketner, treasurer; Nina Hartsell, re¬ porter; Jackie Zipperer, president. C do i r We are proud of our Choir this year. They have worked diligently to create beautiful music for our enjoyment and their pleasure. They have been led by the very capable Band and Choir Director, Mr. Fred Duncan. The Quill Club was organized at the be¬ ginning of this year as a result of the inter¬ est shown in newspaper writing. Programs are planned around the theme of journalism, and visiting speakers add to the interest of the meetings. Quill C lud Mrs. Frieda Chambers, Advisor; Sharon Dial, President; Linda Graeber, Vice President; Evelyn Smith, Sec¬ retary; Beverley Williams, Treasurer. � • Row 1—Mrs. Gene Smith, Advisor, Linda Graeber, Brenda Thomas. Row 2—Jackie Zipperer, Catherine Al¬ bright. Regenia Butts, Frankie Jones, Gail Bostain. Row 3—Mary Moore, Priscilla Gassaway, Patricia Fag- gart, Susan Hunter, Loretta Deal. Row t—Don Smith, Robert Nesbit, Billy Haney, Harry Corriher, Don Yost, Phil Wise. 3uture ‘(je chexs Cluly The Future Teachers Club is organized for the benefit of students who wish to become teachers. They are acquainted with the daily routine of a teacher through lectures, discus¬ sions, and a yearly visit to Future Teachers Day at Catawba College. The Bible Club at C.G.H.S. promotes good student relationships and high ideals by en¬ couraging daily Bible readings and many worthwhile projects. Also delegates are sent to an annual retreat, held in some scenic spot in North or South Carolina. Bilile Clu6 Mrs. Margaret J. Enloe, Advisor; Linda Overcash, Song Leader; Frances Wilson, Historian and Reporter; Sylvia Sechler, Pianist; Don Smith, Vice President of the N. C. Bible Club Organization; Lanny Corriher, President; Jackie Zipperer, Vice President; Regenia Butts, Secretary; Don Yost, Treas urer. Jeffrey Ketner and Brenda Thomas confer with Mrs. Chambers, faculty advisor. (jviaent This year our newspaper was edited by a capable staff of nine members. This is the group of hard-working students who con¬ ceived, wrote, and published the many inter¬ esting articles the newspaper contained. Members of the staff proofread the next edition of “The Trident.” Staff Publishing a school newspaper is not an easy job, for it requires hours of work and plan¬ ning. We extend our grateful appreciation and many thanks to them for it. First row: Brenda Thomas, Assistant Editor, and Jeffrey Ketner, Editor-in-Chief. Second row: Beverley Williams, Thelma Patterson, Gerry Stirewalt, Johnny Anderso n, Nina Hartsell, Sharon Dial, Alfred Nance, staff members. Row 1: Beverly Williams, Art Editor; Thelma Patterson, Business Manager; John Gillis, Editor-in-Chief. Row 2: Mrs. Louise P. Corder, Advisor; Martha Taylor, Assistant Editor; Linda Graeber, Junior Represen¬ tative; Earl Wagoner, Assistant Business Manager; Sharon Dial, Associate Editor. The annual staff spent many long hours assembling- material for the “Parrot”. Iden¬ tifying pictures, writing copy, selecting a cover and dozens of other things kept us very busy. Compiling the 1959 Annual was a mix- ture of work and pleasure. We hope you enjoy it! Staff members work on some of the many tasks necessary in editing a high-school annual. 1959 Parrot Staff Mrs. Corder, Thelma Patterson, and John Gillis dis¬ cuss the arrangement of pages in the annual. Front row: Melba Thompson, Shirley Smith, Hazel Smith, Mrs. Craddock, Mrs. Lyerly, Mrs. Blackwelder, Mrs. Wilson, Willis Beaver, Linda Thompson, Glenn Josey, Wayne Lentz. Back Row: Marie Cartner, Ann Thompson, Frances Morgan, Kay Overcash, Peggy Beaver. Cafeteria Staff This is our cafeteria staff. These are the faithful workers who, day by day, prepare our noon meal. In addition to planning - each meal with variety and nutrition in mind, they keep the cafeteria spotless at all times. We congratulate them for a job well done. These are our “early bird” bus drivers. They are the unsung heroes of our bus routes, driving a bus filled with chattering and hollering kids, watching traffic, and yet always delivering their charges safe and sound. It takes a man to do a job like this! Bus Drivers Wayne Moose, Eugene Overcash, Thomas Null, Harry Corriher, Larry Horton, Lonnie Leazer, Lanny Cor- riher, John Wilhelm, Paul Barnhardt, Glenn McCork le, David Bradley. 3oof6a We can not praise our “Red Devils” football team enough. Our “Mighty Mites” .have a fine 6-4 record and fifth place in the conference. Though our boys played bigger teams in every game, they never faltered. Congratulations to a fine team! Coacli Robert Linder and Co-Captain Robbie Kluttz discuss the weak points of an important play. Abbey hauls one in! Cfiina Qvove “Red The Grovers perfect a play during a practice session. China Grove. .32 Davie County . SCORES . ... 12 China Grove.. 0 Albemarle . . . . ....28 China Grove. .20 Wadesboro .... . . . .19 China Grove.. 0 Kannapolis . . . . ....26 China Grove. . 7 Landis . ....32 China Grove.. 7 Concord . ....27 China Grove. .20 North Rowan . . . . .19 China Grove..32 Monroe . . . . . 7 China Grove. .13 Winecoff . . . . . 6 China Grove..13 Mooresville . . . . . . . 6 Devils” experience a top season for 1 958 ! Row 1: Don Yost, Jerry Hartsell, Durrell Orbinson, Jimmy Wagoner, Bobby Phillips, Tommy Kelly, Johnny Walker, Don Smith, Larry Hampton, Tommy Wagoner, Don Safrit, Donnie Sechler, Mr. Linder. Row 2: Ronald Beaver, Charles Lentz, Eddie Mills, Ronald Seamon, Robert Rudisill, Jerry Luther, G erald Garmon, Robert Nesbitt, Gary Cress, John Wilson, Clinton Eudy, Cecil Goodnight. Row 3: Dickie Shaw, Jerry Poole, Bobby Berrier, Earl Wagoner, Phil Wise, Robbie Kluttz, Jimmy Price, Tommy Porter, David Abernathy, Fritz Slough, Steve Whicker. ; Ws W ' ■ wmM: David Abernathy End Don Yost End Steve Whicker End Johnny Walker End i ' lf.E V- ' Ronald Seamon Halfback Dickie Shaw Fullback Bobby Berrier Fullback Robert Nesbitt Tackle Gary Cress Don Smith Robbie Klutz Ronald Beaver Hud Halfback Halfback- Co-Captain Halfback, Co-Captain v Mi Larry Hampton Tackle Tommy Porter Guard Gerald Garmon Guard Earl Wagoner Center Regenia Butts I : award Loretta Deal Guard Cjirls’ Basketball Even though the smallest team in the conference, our girls have shown an un¬ dying desire to win each game. Coached by Mr. Jim Stokes, the girls have worked hard to play against much larger teams. We are proud of the fine sportsmanship shown by our girls. First Row: Mr. Stokes, Coach; Thelma Patterson, Mildred Corriher, Regenia Butts, Loretta Deal, Evelyn Smith, Mary Mo ore, Ruth Weant. Second Row: Sarah Anthony, Catherine Albright, Frankie Jones, Sue Wise, Barbara Wilson, Martha Taylor and Vickie Fulton, Managers. Third Row: Shirley Medley, Helen Stire- walt, Judy Corriher, Judy Jones, Nellie Goodnight, Judy Patterson, Jackie Russel, Mrs. Dot Hoppe, Chaperone. Mildred Corriher f award Thelma Patterson F award Mary Moore Guard Ruth Weant Guard Boys’ Bas£ef6al! This year our boys were spurred to their victories through a driving will which had firm grip on all. Countless hours of hard work and, of course, the endless encour¬ agement from our loyal spirited Grovers were the accelerator to this driving will. Steve Whicker Forward Dickie Shaw Forward First row: Bobby Berrier, Bobby Phillips, Bill Elliot, Eddie Mills, Ronald Beaver, Don Smith, Tommy Kelly, Steve Whicker. Second Row: Mr. Harry Lee Bame, Coach; Glenn McCorkle, Johnny Walker, David Abernathy, Larry Hampton, Jerry Poole, Jimmy Wagoner, Dickie Shaw. Don Smith Guard Ronald Beaver Guard David Abernathy Center Bobby Berrier Guard Sharon Dial, Loretta Deal, Letter Qivls Alertness, originality, precision; these three things are the guides for the C. G. H. S. Letter Girls. They carry the letters of their school with pride and cherish their position in the band. Majorettes Five high stepping majorettes and a twirling drum major led the band through nine football half time programs and six parades. They represent their school beautifully through many outstand¬ ing performances. Brenda Thomas, Patsy Torrence. Jo Ann Overcash Alfred Nance Head Majorette Twirling Drum Major Ann Shue Majorette Judy Corriher Majorette Sabra Jo Slaughter Majorette Beverly Williams Majorette E They’re full of personality and energy and stuff, And zehen they prance before us, zee can’t yell loud enough. If ever zee arc losing and the situation’s dim, ll’e ran count on our cheerleaders for an extra dose of vim. Cheerleaders NINA HARTSELL Chief Cheerleader Row 1: Jackie Zipperer, Linda Overcash, Nina Hartsell, Brenda Cress, Carolyn Seabolt. Row 2: Gail Arant, Venay Sprinkle, Patricia Faggart, Linda Graeber, Kathleen Mecimore. ALFRED NANCE Jo Ann Overcash A Mountain of Cheer! Meaningful Art . . . Drum major, Harry Corriher, and the band director, The Little Red Devil, Yolanda Weant, performs at Mr. Fred Duncan, joke during 1 a break. halftime. Cdc Cfiina This year, the band at China Grove High was composed of about 52 members. They practiced daily to perfect their skills and gave several concerts in the CGHS audi¬ torium, which were well received by all. Qvove Band Everyone in China Grove is proud of our band, for it represented its school with pride and precision on numerous occasions, includ¬ ing ball game halftimes, and many parades. 4 -gstf : • - gw « V em. m ' PWt - MISS SHARON DIAL Homecoming Queen 62 The runners-up were Scottie Ba¬ singer, Senior, and Sharon Price Clauson, Senior. One of the main attractions at China Grove High School during football season is the Homecoming Game. A queen, an honor attend¬ ant, and a representative from each class are elected by the stu¬ dent body. The queen is crowned in a beautiful half time ceremony, which is sponsored by the student council. Don Smith, President of the Stu¬ dent Council, crowns Sharon Dial Homecoming Queen. Georgia Barringer, Junior Repre¬ sentative; Priscilla Stamper, Soph¬ omore Representative; Sharon Dial, Queen; Scottie Basinger, Senior Representative; Judy Cor- riher, Freshman Representative. 63 SCOTTIE BASINGER and LANNY CORRIHER King and Queen of the Fall Festival Jail Jestival Johnny Walker Strums. Ann Shue and Barbara Hayth sing. 64 Miss Merry Cfrrisfmas MISS BRENDA THOMAS Don Smith—Beverley Williams Best All Around Meredith Coble—Sammy Allman Most Original Nina Hartsell—Tommy Smith Most Studious Senior Ruth Weant—Steve Whicker Most Courteous Bessie Ingram—Dickie Shaw Friendliest Sharon Clauson—Teddy Ballard Best Dressed rfSt bnj Loretta Deal—David Abernathy Most Popular Martha Taylor—Tom Null Most Likely To Succeed Vickie Fulton—Don Yost Most Dependable Superlatives Regenia Butts—Ronald Beaver Most Athletic Jeffrey Ketner—Thelma Patterson Most Talented Brenda Thomas—Tommy Porter Best Looking PATSY HUDSON and TEDDY BALLARD Valentine King and Queen 68 Cl ass PropHecy Dear Diary: Today as I returned to China Grove, now a booming metropolis of ten million people, I realized I would like to see my classmates and find out what they’re doing. The first thing I did was take a room at Thelma Patterson’s new boarding house on the west side of town. Among her star boarders I found Claudene Overcash, Hazel Smith, and Alice Miller. As I settled down I heard the radio playing, and the late news was on. I heard “Bev” Williams’ name and found that she had just won the Kentucky Derby riding her horse, “Fleabiscuit.” The reporter then told how the National Hula Hoop Contest was coming along with its three remaining contestants, Shirley Burris, Peggy Beaver, and Priscilla Gasaway. They’ve been hooping it up for three years without stopping. And last, dear diary, I heard the fabulous news that man has finally reached the moon, and guess who? Johnny Anderson! After resting up a little while, I decided to go to town and do some shopping. While there I visited Martha Taylor’s drugstore. The only person in there was Nadine Eudy, who was looking for her picture in the latest “Photoplay.” Upon picking up a local newspaper, I found that it was edited by John Gillis, and that Sharon Dial was the top journalist. She’s just won the National Journalism Award for her article, “How To Keep Fish From Smelling.” On the sports page, I saw four familiar names, that of Sharon Clauson, who is the coach of the Duke Blue Devils, and that of Robert Nes¬ bitt, who is also coaching, but at a differ¬ ent place—the Cress Institute of Learning, with Gary still as head. David Abernathy was in Washington trying to get basketball goals raised so he won’t have to stoop to hit them. Good luck, David! On the front page I saw a new sports car designed for mid¬ gets, done by none other than Teddy Ballard. A cure has been found for “Kangarooitis”, a rare disease of kangaroos, by those two great scientists, Steve Whicker and Dickie Shaw. After reading the paper, I went down to the thriving factory owned by Ronnie Ash- burn and Richard Jones, and found that among their leading stockholders are Sam¬ my Jackson, Harvey Musselwhite, and Don Wilson. Next I entered the International A P, managed by Jeffrey Ketner and owned by Wanda Allen’s husband, and found that Patricia Faggart is head cashier. I saw Brenda Elrod, now an Admiral’s wife, Vicki Fulton, the wife of a general, and Phyllis Speight, a Boy Scout leader’s wife. As I was walking around in the store, guess who I ran into? None other than my old buddy, Loretta Deal. As we discussed the news of the day, I discovered that she had just purchased a chain of ice cream parlors. She also told me that Jerry Upright was go¬ ing to defend his title as champion stock car driver against such famous drivers as Sam¬ my Allman, Gerald Garman, and Ken Vand- erford, in the world famous China Grove 500. Loretta consented to show me all the new sights in China Grove, so we headed for the main drag. As we passed the unemployment office, I noticed Gene Stirewalt, Bobby Berrier, and Tom Null still standing in line. Loretta told me that Scottie Basinger was really coming up in the world—she’s now head washer at Rebecca Washam’s laundry. Loretta was hunting something new to wear, so we stopped at Bessie Ingram’s dress shop. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Elaine Hooks and Catherine Erwin were working for Bessie as steamstresses. Bessie recommended that I go to the newly opened “Fork Club” before I left town, so, later on, after bidding Loretta goodbye, I took a taxi, driven by my old pal, Tommy Smith, to the club. It was really a beautiful place (Mike Fink’s construction company built it and world famous painter Dale Mitchell decorated it). Miss Brenda Thomas headed the enter¬ tainment bill as singer, and the group back¬ ing her was composed of Carolyn Seabolt, Brenda Cress, and Venay Sprinkle. Brenda said she contributed her phenomenal success to the expert management of Nina Hartsell. Pat Torrence and Gail Arant were also fea¬ tured with Brenda as modern dancers. Bar¬ ry Hudson was head waiter, and Hilda Car- riker was the hat check girl. Two other friends of mine, Mary Ruth Shue and Ruby Josey, were Hilda’s assistants. I finally left the club and headed home. On the way, I met Regenia Butts. She said that she was managing the Halloween Globe Trotters and that Alfred Nance had just been appointed Drum Major at Duke. She also said that Ronald Beaver and Tommy Porter are making pigskins for local football teams and that Don Yost and Don Smith are supplying the pigs. The lights were still burning at Kathleen Mecimore’s factory. She supplies the “corks” for Ruth Weant’s and Joyce Webb’s jug factory. Nancy Deal’s picture is on their jugs. This morning as I was leaving, Earl Wago¬ ner, a door to door salesman of Ramblers, arrived. I bought four and sent him on his merry way. Meredith Coble Class Prophetess 69 Cc si lUill Ami ' Oesfamenf We, the members of the class of 1959 of China Grove High School, having full possession of our mental faculties, believing ourselves to be fully capable of legally transacting this important mat¬ ter, and conscious of the fact that the time of our separation is at hand, do hereby draw up our last ■will and testament and bequeath our treasures as follows: SECTION I To our parents, we leave thanks for their guid¬ ance through our school life. SECTION II To our principal, Mr. Carson, we leave our thanks for his leadership and understanding of our many problems. To the faculty, we leave our deep appreciation for their kindness and willingness to help. To the class advisors. Mrs. Smith, Miss Roseman, Mrs. Corder, and Miss Lineberger, we will our sin¬ cere appreciation for the many headaches which they have had to bear just because of us and our ways. SECTION III Loretta Deal leaves her position as left guard on the basketball team to Evelyn Smith in hopes that she will not make as many fouls. Rebecca Washam leaves to any two girls the ability to be friends as long as she and Shirley have. Phyllis Speight leaves her ability to not have any ability to anyone with the ability to know they lack the ability. Martha Taylor leaves her wild and hilarious laugh to anyone who can pitch it “high” and “wild”. Tommy Porter wills his superlative of “best look¬ ing” to Robbie Kluttz. Sammy Allman leaves his style preference in cars and safe driving habits to Buddy Wilhelm. Leslie lvesler wills his interest in the girls of Granite Quarry to Roy Land. Patsy Torrence leaves her letter girl uniform to Mary Frances Goodnight. Gene Stirewalt, Jerry Upright, and Ken Vanderford leave their ability to start a drag strip on the by-pass to anyone who can fill the bill. Shirley Burris leaves her love of skating at China Grove Skating Rink to Linda Stirewalt and Bar¬ bara Atwell. Bessie Ingram and Joyce Webb bestow upon Zenna Kay Winecoff and Francis Wilson their friendly ways. Sharon Dial leaves her love for journalism to Linda Overcash. Dale Mitchell leaves his ability to day dream to Roy Land. David Abernathy leaves his good times at China Grove High to his mother who is a rising sopho¬ more. Richard Jones leaves his love for all women to Johnny Walker. Robert Nesbitt leaves his tackle position on the football team to anyone who can make the grade. Dickie Shaw wills his ability to not get his home¬ work to anyone who can do this and still pass. Beverley Williams leaves her position as most tal¬ ented baton dropper to anyone with the butter¬ fingers to hold it. Barry Hudson bequeaths his ability to have a good time to his sister, Patsy. Johnny Anderson wills his knowledge to anyone whose head is full of space. Mike Fink leaves to D. W. Honbarger, Jr., his seat in Advanced Algebra and Solid Geometry, hoping he can duck and dodge better than Mike could. Ronald Beaver leaves his best wishes to next year’s football team. Brenda Cress bequeaths her ability to dance all night at pajama parties to anyone who can stay awake that long. Tommy Smith leaves his ability to be first in the lunch line to Stanley Castor. Gail Arant bequeaths her position as cheerleader to anyone who can have as much fun as she did. Scottie Sue Basinger leaves her friendly ways and her personality to Mildred Corriher. Patricia Faggart leaves her position and love of cheerleading to Darlene Allman. Nina Hartsell leaves her position as chief cheer¬ leader to Jackie Zippcrer in hopes that Jackie will enjoy it as much as she did. 70 £asf Will And ‘Oesta.ment Brenda Thomas wills her letter “H” to Mary Moore in hopes that she will remember the routines better than she did. Kathleen Mecimore wills her position as cheerleader to her sister, Ann. Teddy Ballard leaves his parking: place, out front beside the light pole, to anyone fast enough to get it. Catherine Erwin leaves her place in shorthand class to anyone who can make better grades in there than she did. Nancy Deal wills her typing fingers to someone who needs them; her sister Peggy. Carolyn Seabolt leaves her end position as cheer¬ leader to whoever wants it. Harvey Musselwhite and Paul Anthony will their ability to stay out of trouble at South China Grove to all the boys from South End. Thelma Patterson leaves her ability to goof in an important basketball game to her sister Judy. Brenda Elrod leaves her ability to go steady exactly eleven months and one day with three different football players in three separate years, to Ricki Watson in the hopes she can make one of the ro¬ mances last. Elaine Hooks leaves her love for China Grove foot¬ ball games to anyone who will pray for the Red Devils to win. Mrs. Wanda Allen and Mrs. Sharon Clauson leave their ability to plan a secret marriage and get away with it to anyone who has the intestinal fortitude. Alice Miller wills her seat in Mrs. Ethel Bostian’s study hall to anyone who thinks they can get by with as much talking as she did. Meredith Coble leaves her ability to get moved in English and still sneak back to her original seat to anyone who doesn’t know any better either. Priscilla Gassaway bequeaths to Martha Dyson her locker number 87, and she leaves to all the girls who congregate there her habit of eating peanuts. Peggy Beaver leaves her love for China Grove High and all it stands for to anyone who can love and appreciate it as much as she does. Ronnie Ashburn leaves his ability to have a good time and still pass all his subjects to Tommy Lucas. Venay Sprinkle bequeaths her ability to always have a barrel of fun to anyone who can stand the pressure. Alfred Nance leaves his ability to drop his baton in the most embarrassing places to Harry Corriher. Claudene Overcash and Ruth Weant leave their ability to be friends through school to anyone who can achieve this friendship. Jeffery B. Ketner leaves his “Red Devil” outfit to Frank B. Davis and his desire to go to Wake Forest to any other “Deacon” fan. Earl Wagoner leaves his ability to cut classes to Fritz Slough. Vickie Fulton bestows on Carol Whitman her ability to get married and still finish school. Ruby Josey leaves her seat in Mrs. Ethel Bostian’s room to anyone who likes her as much as she did. Mary Ruth Shue leaves her ability to go skating at Kannapolis and be able to stand up on skates to her sister Joyce. Steve Whicker leaves his ability for not hearing the teachers when they say to be quiet to Eddie Mills. Bobby Berrier wills his favorite wad of chewing gum under the seat of the desk in Miss Rose- man’s room to Miss Roseman so she can stop any¬ one who may find it from chewing it. Nadine Eudy bestows on Gale Bostian her seat in Sociology in hopes that she is not susceptable to splinters. Hilda Carriker leaves her ability to get into trouble and to get out of it without being caught to Nell Yost. Don Smith leaves his love of sports, teachers, stu¬ dent government and dating to Eloise Eller. John Gillis leaves nothing. He is taking it all with him. I, Regenia Butts, will my love of basketball to Judy Jones in hope that she will enjoy it as much as I did. REGENIA BUTTS, Lawyer Senior Directory cont. from page 26 MIKE FINK—Bible Club 3; JCL 1-4; Latin Club 2, 3. VICKIE FULTON—Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 2; Canteen 1-4; FHA 2-4; Freshman Class Treasurer; JCL 2-4; Latin Club 2; Library Staff 4; Most De¬ pendable 4; Newspaper Staff 4, Feature Editor; Quill Club 4; Student Council 3. PRISCILLA GASAWAY—Transfer from Somerset, Kentucky 4; Choir 4; Dramatics Club 4; Senior Play 4; FHA 4; FTA 4. JOHN GILLIS—Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 2-4; Canteen 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, President 4, Christmas Play 4; Senior Play 4; Editor-in-Chief of the Parrot 4; JCL 2-4; Library Staff 1; Latin Club 2, 3; Newspaper Staff 3, Associate Editor; Quill Club 4. NINA HARTSELL—Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 1-4, Treasurer 2, Vice President 3; Canteen 1-4; Cheer¬ leader 2-4, Chief 4; Choir 4; Reporter 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Christmas Play 3, Senior Play 3, 4; FHA 1- 3, Vice President 3; Girls State Delegate 3; JCL 2- 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Most Studious 4; Newspaper Staff 4, Sports Editor; Office Staff 4; Quill Club 4; Student Council 2. ELAINE HOOKS—Bible Club 1, 4; Choir 3; FHA 1. BARRY HUDSON—Bible Club 3, 4; Canteen 2; Dra¬ matics Club 4, Christmas Play 4; JCL 3; Latin Club 3; Library Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 3; Typing Medal 3. BESSIE INGRAM—Bible Club 3; Cafeteria Staff 3; Choir 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4, Senior Play 4; FHA 1-4; Friendliest 4; Office Staff 4; Talent Show 4. SAMUEL JACKSON—None. RICHARD JONES—Basketball 1; Canteen 1; Foot¬ ball 1; Talent Show 3; Track 3. LESLIE KESLER—None. RUBY JOSE Y—Cafeteria Staff 4; Choir 2, 4; Library Staff 3. JEFFREY KETNER—Basketball 1; Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 2-4; Canteen 1-4; Choir 1, 4, Secretary 4; Class Officer 3. President; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Christmas Play 3. 4, Senior Play 4; JCL 2, 3; Latin Club 2. 3; Most Talented 4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Editor-in-Chief 4; Quill Club 4; Student Council 1; Talent Show 3, 4. KATHLEEN MECIMORE—Bible 1, 2; Canteen 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Choir 3; Office Staff 4; Newspaper 3; Student Council 4. ALICE MILLER—Cafeteria Staff 3; Choir 2-4; FHA 1; Library Staff 3. DALE MITCHELL—None. HARVEY MUSSELWHITE—Baseball 2. ALFRED NANCE—Band 2-4, Color Guard 2, Twirl¬ ing Drum Major 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, President 4; Bible Club 1-4; Canteen 1-4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Christmas Play 3, Senior Play 4; JCL 1-4; Latin Club 1-3; Newspaper Staff 4, Business Manager; Quill Club 4, Program Chairman; Talent Show 3, 4. ROBERT NESBITT—Bible Club 4; Dramatics Club 4, Senior Play 4; FFA 1-4, Reporter 3; Football 2-4; FTA 4. THOMAS NULL—Baseball 1, 2, Manager 1; Basket¬ ball 1; Beta Club 3, 4, Vice President 4; Bus Driver 4; FFA 1, 2; JCL 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 3; Marshall 3; Most Likely to Succeed 4. CLAUDENE OVERCASH—Bible Club 3, 4; Choir 2-4. THELMA PATTERSON—Basketball 2-4; Beta Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Business Manager of the Parrot 4; Canteen 1-4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Christmas Play 3, Senior Play 3, 4; FHA 1-3, Program Chairman 3; FTA 3, Secretary and Treasurer 3; JCL 2-4; Latin Club 2, 3; Most Talented 4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Sports Editor 3, Club Editor 4; Quill Club 4; Student Council 2; Talent Show 3, 4. TOMMY PORTER—Best Looking 4; Baseball 1-4; Football 2-4. CAROLYN SEABOLT—Bible Club 3, 4; Cheer¬ leader 3, 4, Co-Chief 4; Choir 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Christmas Play 3, Senior Play 4; FHA 1, 2; May Court 1; Talent Show 3, 4. 72 Senior Directory DICKIE SHAW—Band 1-3; Basketball 2-4; Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Canteen 1-4; Choir 4; Class Officer 2, 4, President 2, Treasurer 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Christmas Play 4, Senior Play 4; Foot¬ ball 1-4; JCL 1-3; Latin Club 1-3; Most Friendly 4; Stu dent Council 2, 3; Talent Show 4. MARY RUTH SHUE—Bible 4; FHA 1, 2. DON SMITH—Basketball 1-4; Best All Around 4; Bible Club 2-4, Treasurer 3, President 4, State Vice President 4; Bus Driver 3, 4, Substitute; Canteen 2-4; Dramatics Club 3. 4. Christmas Play 3, 4, Senior Play 4; FFA 1-4, Secretary 3, Parliamentarian 4; Football 1-4; FTA 3, 4; JCL 2-4; Latin Club 2-4, President 3; Quill Club 4; Student Council 3, 4, President 4; Track 2, 4; Valentine King 2. HAZEL SMITH—Cafeteria Staff 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; FHA 1. TOMMY SMITH—Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Class Officer 4, Vice President; JCL 2-4; Latin Club 2, 3; Marshall 3; Most Studious 4; Principal’s Cup Award 3; Student Council 2-4. PHYLLIS SPEIGHT—Bible Club 1, 2, 4; Canteen 1-4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Senior Play 4; FHA 1-3, Vice President 2, Parliamentarian 3; JCL 2-4; Latin Club 2, 3; Library Staff 3; May Court 1; Quill Club 4; Student Council 1. VENAY SPRINKLE—Bible Club 1-4; Cheerleader 2-4; Choir 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4. Christmas Play 3, Senior Play 4; FHA 2; Homecoming Court 2; JCL ' 2-4; Latin Club 2, 3; May Court 1; Talent Show 3, 4. GENE STIREWALT—Bible Club 4; Bus Driver 3; Dramatics Club 4, Christmas Play 4, Senior Play 4; FFA 1-4; Football 1, 2. MARTHA TAYLOR—Assistant Editor of the Par¬ rot 4; Basketball 4, Manager; Beta Club 3, 4, Secre¬ tary 4; Bible Club 3; Canteen 1-4; Choir 3; Dra¬ matics Club 3, 4, Senior Play 3, 4; FHA 1-4, Sec¬ retary and Treasurer 3, Program Chairman 4; Home Economics Award 2; JCL 2-4; Latin 2, 3, Secretary 3; Library Staff 3; Most Likely To Succeed 4, News¬ paper Staff 3, Club Editor; Quill Club 4. BRENDA THOMAS—Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 1-4, song leader; Canteen 1-4; Choir 1, 4; Dramatics 3, 4, Christmas Play 3, Senior Play 4; FTA 3, 4, Vice President 3, President 4; Girl’s State 3; Math Award 3; Miss China Grove High 2; Miss Merry Christmas 4; Newspaper Staff 2, 3; Office Staff 2, 3; Quill Club 4; Superlative: Best Looking; Tal¬ ent Show. ANN THOMPSON—-Transfer 3, Bentley High School, Michigan, came back 4; FHA 2, 4. PAT TORRENCE—Bible Club 1, 4; Canteen 1-4; Choir 3; FHA 1, 4; Homecoming Court 1; Lettergirl 1-4; Talent Show 3, 4. JERRY UPRIGHT—Bible Club 3, 4; Football 2. KEN VANDERFORD—Bible Club 1-4; Football 1. EARL WAGONER—Assistant Business Editor of The Parrot; Band 1-4; Basketball 1; Bible 4; Can¬ teen 1-4; Choir 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Christmas Play 3, 4, Senior Play 4; Football 1-4; JCL 1-4; Latin 1-4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4; Quill Club 4; Stu¬ dent Council 1. REBECCA WASHAM—Transfer 2, Henry C. Con¬ rad; Choir 1; Library staff 4. RUTH WEANT—Basketball 2-4; Beta Club 3, 4; Bible Club 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Flagbearer 3; Most Courteous 4; Student Council 4. JOYCE WEBB—Bible Club 1, 2; Choir 3; FHA 4. STEVE WHICKER—Band 1, 2; Baseball 1; Basket¬ ball 1-4; Bible Club 4; Canteen 1-4; Football 1-4; JCL 2-4; Latin Club 2, 3; Most Courteous 4; Stu¬ dent Council 3. BEVERLEY WILLIAMS—Transfer 2, North Meck¬ lenburg; Art Editor of The Parrot 4; Best All Around 4; Canteen 2-4; Choir 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Secretary and Treasurer 4, Senior Play 4; FHA 2; JCL 2-4; Latin Club 2, 3; Majorette 4; News¬ paper 4, Art Editor; Quill Club 4, Treasurer; Talent Show 3, 4. DON WILSON—None. DON YOST—Bible Club 2-4, Treasurer 4; Canteen 1-4; Class Officer 1, 3. Vice President 1, Treasurer 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Vice President 4, Christmas Play 3, 4 ; Senior Play 4; Football 1-4; FFA 1-4, Vice President 3, President 4; FTA 3, 4; Halloween King 2; JCL 2-4; Student Council 3, 4, Vice Presi¬ dent 3. 73 74 China Grove Cotton Mills Manufacturers of FINE COMBED YARNS China Grove, North Carolina 75 Congratulations to the Class of ' 59 from WISE ESSO SERVICE CENTER UL 7-5151 North Main and Ketchie Sts. China Grove, N. C. Congratulations Seniors! NORTH STATE BUSINESS COLLEGE 111 North Main St. Kannapolis, N. C. Secretarial, Business, and Accounting Courses Phone WE 2-7071 Da V and Ni 9 ht Classes p. a Box 967 76 BROWN DRUG COMPANY Prescriptions and Sundries Phone UL 7-2549 CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA RAPER ' S BROS. OHIO CHINA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL China-Pottery-Glass-Novel ties Highway 29 SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA S. M. FARM GARDEN SUPPLY China Grove, N. C. Feeds, Seeds, Fertilizer Flowers and Bulbs Phone UL 7-2423 China Grove Compliments of C.E. SLOOP MARKET... AUNT MAE’! 5 KITCHEN SOUTH CHINA GROVE NORTH CAROLINA 77 Compliments of WAGONER MOTOR CO., INC. Chevrolet-No. 1 in the U. S. A.! Sales-Service O. K. Used Cars Phone UL 7-2404 312 North Main Street China Grove, North Carolina 78 BELK CLINE CO. Ladies ' Ready-to-wear—Finest of Men ' s Apparel Shoes—Boys ' Wear—Complete Line of Piece Goods MODERATELY PRICED CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA THE DAILY INDEPENDENT Full coverage of community, state, and national news. Leased wire of United Press International and wirephoto service, 8 Page color comics and magazine section every Sunday. Phone WE 3-2181 Kannapolis, N. C. 79 HONEYCUTT FUNERAL HOME Oxygen, First-Aid-Equipped Ambulance Service Phone UL 7-2401 South Main Street China Grove, N. C. 80 MILLER HOTEL AND CAFE China Grove North Carolina FAGGART FREEZE China Grove North Carolina China Compliments of Grove Roller Mills Compliments of H. L. OVERCASH ' S GARAGE Phone UL 7-7218 China Grove North Carolina JORDON ' S SHOE SHOP Main Street Best in Repairs China Grove and Polishes North Carolina Men ' s Shoes Phone China Grove UL 7-7078 N. C. CARTER ' S SERVICE TRANSFER CO. CORRIHER FEED STORE Purina Chows Fertilizer Seed Grinding mixing Telephone UL 7-9101 Landis, N. C. PLESS ' BARBERSHOP China Grove, N. C. CABARRUS MOTOR SUPPLY Kannapolis, N. C. MODERN RECORD SHOP Kannapolis, N. C. THE GIFT CORNER Phone WE 2-8736 CHIC ' S LUNCH 1 1 West Avenue Gifts For All Occasions China Grove Kannapolis, N. C. Kannapolis Compliments of Salisbury-Spencer Furniture Dealer Association Burton Furniture Co. Hardiman Son Furniture Co. R S Furniture Co. R. W. Norman Co. City Furniture Appliance Co. Rustin Furniture Co. Salisbury Cut Rate Furniture Co. Sparks Furniture Co. Sterchi ' s Furniture Co. Stoudmire ' s GOODMAN LUMBER CO. Quality Millwork E verything for the Builder Phone ME 3-2421 Salisbury North Carolina Compliments of ROWAN PRINTING CO. Salisbury, N. C. 81 CHINA GROVE ICE AND FUEL COMPANY ICE AND FUEL SATISFACTION ICE-Quality coals—Shell Fuel Oil Shell Kerosene-Charcoal-Appliances Complete Burner Service Phone UL 7-5108 China Grove, N. C. 82 GET THE BEST GET- SEALTEST DAIRY PRODUCTS Salisbury North Carolina MICRO-MIDGET PARTS AND SERVICE for the finest in Lawn Gardening Equipment see the Eddleman Tillers, Lawn Mowers, Simplicity Tillers, Tractors, Merry Tillers, Snappin ' Turtle Mowers EDDLEMAN CYCLE AND MACHINE COMPANY China Grove, N. C. Phone UL 7-2117 Intersection Hwy. 29 and 29-A 83 Compliments of S. WORTH FREEZE Hubert D. Fleming NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INS. CO. F. C. X. Building UL 7-2818 CHINA GROVE, N. C. INSURANCE AGENCY... NORMAN ' S JEWELERS Jewelers of Integrity 2T1 S. Main St. Salisbury, N. C. Phone ME 6-2481 Phone UL 7-9003 Compliments SALISBURY AIRCRAFT SERVICE 1 12-A North Main Street China Grove, N. C. Compliments of Colonial Frozen Foods CHINA GROVE FURNITURE COMPANY Finest in Furniture CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA 84 THE MUSIC MART Band Instrument Headquarters Rent And Try—Then Buy 1912 W. Innes St. Salisbury North Carolina W. A. Brown Son, Inc. SINCE 1910 MANUFACTURERS OF FOOD STORE EQUIPMENT Salisbury, North Carolina SNAP BACK WITH STANBACK COMPLIMENTS OF Rowan County Product STANBACK Compliments of China Grove Fabric Shop EVERYTHING IN FABRICS China Grove North Carolina 1908 1959 F. L. SMITH DRUG CO. Kannapolis North Carolina Phone—We 3-2118 YOUNG MEN ' S SHOP FINEST IN MEN ' S CLOTHING China Grove North Carolina Phone UL 7-2422 F. C. JORDAN, JEWELER Hamilton, Elgin, Bulova, Jewelry Silver, Crystal And Typewriters Expert Watch Repairing Phone UL 7-9008 1 15 North Main China Grove North Carolina CHINA GROVE DRUG CO. RELIABLE PRESCRIPTIONS China Grove, N C. 85 CANNON MILLS COMPANY Makers of Famous Cannon Towels, Sheets, and Bedspreads KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA Shop and Save With the Friendly Merchants in the KETNER CENTER Food Town Dr. Donald H. Lomax Eparle ' s Peeler ' s Youth Shop Innes St. Drug-No. 3 Bentley ' s Coulter ' s Hair Designers Southern 5 and 10 West Innes St. atMahaley Ave. Salisbury North Carolina 86 Compliments of GENERAL FARM EQUIPMENT COMPANY Sales-OI iver-Service The Finest In Farm Machinery UL 7-5500 China Grove, North Carolina CHINA GROVE PLUMBING AND HEATING COMPANY Plumbing and Heating Highway 29A Dealers for American-Standard and Crane Plumbing Fixtures Crane Automatic Hot Water Heating Installed and Serviced Phone UL 7-7378 87 OWENSBY ' S FURNITURE STORE We Specialize in- Wool Rugs and Carpets Sales—Installation—Cleaning Repairing and Mothproofing Phone UL 7-7408 South China Grove Compliments of ROWAN COUNTY FARM EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION Southern Implement Co. General Farm Equipment Co. Salisbury Tractor Co. Smith-Fowler Equipment Co. Trexler Tractor and Implement Co. Ryburn Farm Equipment Co. (?a% at CITY GARAGE Mr. F. A. Parnell China Grove, N. C. UL 7-9118 DRINK PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY 1415 S. Main St. Salisbury, N. C. Phone ME 3-0791 88 THE SCOTTISH BAHK Complete Banking Service Loan Checking Accounts-Savings Accounts Safe-Deposit Boxes For Rent After Hour Depository Service BETTER BANKING NOT A SLOGAN, IT ' S OUR BUSINESS Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation China Grove-Salisbury-Kannapolis NORTH CAROLINA 89 Congratulations from EVER-GLO SIGN COMPANY Plastic and Neon Signs Scotch-Lite and Painted Road Signs Sales-Service-Rentals For Information Call JOE GAINER, JR. Salisbury, N. C. 5 Miles South on Highway 29 F. O. Box 1349 Compliments of RARY ' S GROCERY 303 Kirk St. China Grove North Carolina Compliments of GREEN ' S BODY SHOP Kannapolis, N. C. Compliments of The Annual Staff 1959 Compliments of China Grove Skating Rink Jack Baker, Operator China Grove, N. C. CHINA GROVE F.C.X. Feed, Seed, Fertilizer, Farm Supplies Unico Home Appliances Freezers, Washers, Ranges China Grove Telephone: UL 7-5938 North Carolina 90 Congratulations To the Class of 1959 ROWAN COTTON MILLS COMPANY Salisbury North Carolina Western Flyer Bicycles Truetone Radio Sets Wizard Appliances Davis Tires Wizard Batteries and Auto Parts WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Home Owned and Operated by E. W. Baker Phone UL 7-7845 CHINA GROVE NORTH CAROLINA WEANT ' S TEXACO SERVICES L B.F. GOODRICH Tires and Batteries Home and Auto Supplies Two locations to serve you better No. 1—North Main St. UL7-2451 China Grove, N. C. No.2—Hwy. 29 UL 7-7961 92 ROWAN COUNTY BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION China Groye, N. C. THE HOME OF THRIFT New Series Now Open and Will Remain Open During the Months of June, July and August 5% interest being earned annually for share holders if carried to maturity $ 2.50 per week saved will pay you $ 1,000 in 343 weeks (you pay us $ 857.50) $ 5.00 per week saved will pay you $ 2,000 in 343 weeks (you pay us $ 1 7 1 5.00) $ 7.50 per week saved will pay you $ 3,000 in 343 weeks (you pay us $2572.50) $10.00 per week saved will pay you $ 4,000 in 343 weeks (you pay us $3430.00) $12.50 per week saved will pay you $ 5,000 in 343 weeks (you pay us $4287.50) $25.00 per week saved will pay you $10,000 in 343 weeks (you pay us $8575.00) TOTAL ASSETS APPROXIMATELY $3,200,000.00 RESERVES OVER $ 250,000.00 SAVE TO BUILD-BUILD TO SAVE RENT OFFICERS K. A. Shinn, President C. J. Beaver, Vice President C. C. Graham, Secretary Treasurer DIRECTORS K. A. Shinn, C. J. Beaver, T. F. Bostian J. L. Ritchie, Max E. Whicker, W. R. Yost and C. C. Graham Miss Catherine Miller, Bookkeeper Mrs. L. G. Rankin, Ass ' t Secretary Treasurer Claude M. Colvard, Ass ' t Secretary Treasurer 93 Compliments WHITMIRE-FALLS IEWELERS See Us for Fine China, Crystal, and Silver—Gifts 113 South Main St. Kannapolis North Carolina Phone WE 2-5161 GROVE SUPPLY CO., INC. Wholesale—Building Supplies—Retail Hwy. No. 29, One Mile North China Grove North Carolina Phone UL 7-7274 94 Compliments of SMITH ' S GROCERY Fresh Meats—Gas and Oil Friendly and Courteous Service Highway 29 Salisbury, North Carolina DELS 109 WEST FIRST STREET KANNAPOLIS NORTH CAROLINA LADIES FASHIONABLE CLOTHING BRAND NAMES ARE OUR SPECIALITY Pless Laundry And Cleaners Laundering Shirts a Specialty Phone UL 7-7108 China Grove, North Carolina Compliments of ZIMMERMAN ' S Salisbury, N. C. NOAH ' S 5c 10c STORE China Grove, N. C. Johnston ' s Furniture Co. FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES DUO THERM OIL HEATERS COMPLETE JEWELRY AND DRAPERY DEPARTMENT KANNAPOLIS, N. C. Compliments of BAILEY DRUG CO. Salisbury, N. C. Congratulations To Class of ' 59 CRESS GROCERY China Grove, N. C. 95 MARSHALL ' S STEAK HOUSE Salisbury, N. C. Phone—ME 3-9985 Compliments of EARNHARDT ' S SUPERETTE Steaks, Chickens, and Country Hams Salisbury, N. C. GRACE ' S BEAUTY SHOP LUDWIG ' S STUDIO Kannapolis North Carolina Kannapolis Telephone—WE 2-6236 North Carolina WOOLWORTH ' S Aetna Loan and Finance Co. 5c and 1 Oc Store 105 North Main Street Kannapolis North Carolina Kannapolis, North Carolina Phone WE 3-2253 MILLER-JONES PHIL ' S FAMILY SHOE STORE Your Family Shoe Store For the Finest in Footwear Kannapolis, North Carolina Telephone—WE 2-8226 Salisbury, N. C. Compliments of THE GOLD SHOP Salisbury, N. C. Compliments of NORMAN INGLE, JEWELER The Gift Centre 1 16 N. Main St. Salisbury, N. C. Simpson ' s Rowan Grocery Store Owner, Lynn F. Simpson Dial ME 3-3581 R. F. D. No. 2, Salisbury, N. C. Located—Rowan Cotton Mills HOME IMPROVEMENT CO. P. O. Box 666—China Grove, N. C. Insulation, Weather Stripping ond Storm Windows Flake Sechler A. C. Leonard Compliments of GUYES Salisbury, N. C. JIMMIE BLACKWELDER ' S BAR-B-Q Phone—ME 6-2471 1624 W. Innes St. Salisbury, N. C. Compliments of OESTRICHERS Salisbury, N. C. Student Charge Accounts Invited W. H. LEONARD SONS JEWELERS 96 HEATING! airconditioning heat PUMPS WARM AIR HOT WATER TREXLERS TIN SHOP Highway 29 China Grove, North Carolina Compliments of ROWAN COUNTY NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION City Motor Co.— FORD Oakes Motor Co.- DESOTO-PLYMOUTH Foil Motor Co.- CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH Raney Motor Co.- CHEVROLET Hedrick Motor Co.— CADILLAC-PONTIAC Salisbury Motor Co.- BUICK McCanless Motor Co.— DODGE-PLYMOUTH Wagoner Motor Co.— CHEVROLET China Grove Mendenhall Olds, Inc.- OLDSMOBILE Wallace Motor Co.— LIN COLN-MERCURY A. C. Menius Co.— STUDEBAKER Woods Body Works— RAMBLER 97 SUNSHINE LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS APPROVED SANITONE SERVICE Linen Rental Service Landis, China Grove, Kannapolis, Concord 98 CHINA GROVE HARDWARE COMPANY Building Supplies-Appliances Paints-Sporting Goods Hot Air and Floor Furnaces Oil and Coal Heaters Phone UL 7-2319 CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA PET DAIRY PRODUCTS CO. Salisbury North Carolina Pet Ice Cream and Homogenized Milk 99 FOOD TOWN STORES Serving you better. Saving you more. Salisbury, N. C. L.B. THOMAS FURNITURE CO. Phone UL 7-7738 South Main Street Home of Fine Furniture 100 ■A The United States Capitol Building, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and Mount Vernon were among the many famous places visited by the seniors. W isfiington P The Seniors pose on the lawn of the Capitol Building. 5fie 2959 Senior Class We ' ve finally graduated! Mr. Carson awards the Principal ' s Cup to Louise Shuping. The Senior Class of China Grove High School announces its commencement exercises on Fri¬ day night ... These were the magic words that packed the auditorium May 29 for the graduation exercises of the class of ' 59 After a program planned around Heav ' n but the Vi¬ sion of Fulfill ' d Desire 72 seniors received their diplomas. This year the Civitan Cup was presented to Nina Hartsell. A proud senior, Thelma Patterson, receives her diploma. ior-Senior Banquet Mary Frances Goodnight; Ronald Poplin; Jackie Zipperer, Chief; Phil Wise, Chief; Louise Shaping; Glenn McCorkle Marshals Valedictorian And Salufaforian Tommy Smith, Salutatorian, and Loretta Deal, Valedictorian. 106 fide Senior Pi You ' re gonna ' look sharp in that dress, Myrna. Did Johnny Johnston really write this? 107 Row 1 : Eddie Mills, Tommy Porter, Fritz Slough, Tommy Kelly, Jerry Poole, Johnny Walker. Row 2: Ronald Sea- mon, Steve Overcash, Robbie Klutz, Larry Hampton, Bobby Phillips, Reid Benfield. Row 3: Mr. Linder, Jimmy Wagoner, Bill Elliot, Johnny Fisher, Roger Beaver. Basefta Z Seam I Sadie HautZBns Dance 108 s- « •w- -n, Jife ' v • ■. ■ ,■ -. y. ' ' ' ' 1 ' ‘ ' • 5 , ®pf yra