Chowan College - Chowanoka Yearbook (Murfreesboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1951 volume:

Presented by Professor and Mrs. M. Eugene Wil liams f lll|ttak r ICibrarg CHOWAN COLLEGE K, A ' .. t - - J r ' 5 . To c irculate within the 1 ibrary A 0 ' , . =.c „-.jz 5 r V iirXi-w -tA 1% C Sc yU J, L.r J -5 r- 1951 PUBLICATION of CHDWAIV COLLEGE Betty Louise Smith Editor Ellex Downs Business Manager The 1951 Chowanoka is presented as a memory book of days spent down Pine Drive — of work and accomplishments, of friendships and happy moments. Through the years may it be a reminder of your expe- riences at Chowan. D E D I C T I D ArsTiN Freeman Staples War is a time when surfaces are scratched deeply; pohshes, dulled; veneers, removed, leaving only the true product. So it is with people. To withstand the impending tides of danger, we look for those who remain always steadfast and dependable. Here at Chowan we have found such a person. His quiet strength and artful humor have been a refuge to us in the confusion and restlessness of the times. Because he symbolizes by his way of life these fundamental qualities, we, the Staff, dedicate this edition of the Chowanoka to Mr. Austin Staples who has really proved to be the student ' s friend. ALMA On the plains of Carolina Neath her skies so blue Stands our noble Alma Mater, Glorious to view. With her classic walls and columns Looks she proudly down, Reared against the arch of heaven With the stars for crown. MATER By Meherrin ' s rippling waters Where the sunbeams play, We, her loyal sons and daughters Pledge our love for aye. Praise to her! God grant His blessing May He give rich store. Chowan, we will ever cherish Love her ever more. Homecoming . . . The chine . . . The acrobat . . . The bumblebee nest . . . Time out for a coke ... In the lane, the snow is ghstening . . . The campus belles . . . Loafers . . . Lovers . . . One big snow . . . You name it . . . Sunshine serenaders . . . Bedtime, children . . . Babv Ray. THE COLLEGE Jt Ia y idtoru and traditions FFFCiALLY October 11, 1848 is adhered to as Founder ' s Day for Chowan College, for it was on that day that the Baptists of the Chowan Association began the operation of the school, known then as Chowan Collegiate Institute. The Institute replaced the Banks School which began operation in 1882 and which in turn supplanted the Hertford Academy that was opened in 1794, and recei ed its charter from the state. Thus, the Founder ' s Day of Chowan is in reality 1794, marking the college as one of the oldest institutions in the nation. The first commencement was held on the present site in 1851. The campus then as now consists of 50 acres and has on it at present thirteen buildings, cen- tering around the four-story, majestic columned, colonial structure erected in 1857. Other buildings are the East building, erected 1906; the Science building, remodeled 1874; Hope Cottage, 1878; Stone Cottage, 1913; Scarborough House, 1924; Auditorium, 1923; Faith Cottage, sometime between 1897-1907; four cottages, 1950; president ' s home, 1950. All of the old buildings experienced a complete remodeling from 1948-1950. In 1852 the name Chowan Collegiate Baptist Institute was given to the school for girls only, but that year it was made co-educational; and until 1937 it was a senior college, but it was changed that year to a junior college. Chowan is old in tradition. Since 1880. the bell with its bell tower has been an integral part of life. If it could talk as well as ring, it might peal forth the legend of the Brown Lady who haunts the campus on Halloween night; the story of the young confederate officer hidden in the watch tower and of the young ladies spreading their hoop skirts on the steps to prevent the Yankees from finding the hidden confederate; the story of the rumored insurrection, a phase of the Nat Turner rebellion, the shooting and burial of one of the rebel- lionists on the campus while the girls were gathered in one room for prayer; of all-day steamboat rides and picnics on the Meherrin Rixer; of all-day com- mencements, with visitors arriving by boat and being guests of the Spencer House or the Boyette Hotel; of its famous presidents and educators as William Hooper, Archibald McDowell; of its first famous literary society organized in 1875; of the entrance, graduation, and return of its illustrious alumni; of its famous Crow ' s Nest for seniors only; and of all the numerous heartaches and joys that have been poured forth among its shaded walks and drives. Chowan now is 103 years old, proud of its traditions, not content only to look back, but eager to look forward too. A D M I N I S Mr. Eugene Williams Department of French and English Miss Hazel Griffin Department of English Mr. B. D. Bonn President B.A., Wake Forest College M.A., University of North Carolina Post Graduate at Peabody Mr. C. V. Williams Jr. Department of Mathematics Mr. Austin Staples Deportment of Bible Miss Dorothy Ballenger Department of Music Mr. John E. Manning Department of Science Mrs. E. J. Connelly Secretary to President Mr. E. J. Connelly Librarian and Department of History T R A T I M Miss josie Keetek Physical Education for Girls Mr. George Gibbs Department of History Mr. Melvin Quinton Layton Coach and Athletic Director Miss Gwendolyn Potter Department of Business Education Mrs. Estelle S. Thigpen Dean of Women Mrs. Reeves Bransconie Dietitian Mr. Ashley Liverman Superintendent of Grounds Mr. Thomas Rowbotham Assistant Superintendent of Grounds 10 SDPHDMDRES OFFICERS Ryland Bradley ( not Pictured ) President Bobby Dough Vice President Una Francis Secretary Ann Jackson Treasurer Betty Krbder Reporter 11 Most Talented Ruth Taylor, Curtis Copeland Best Looking Ruth Taylor, Buddy Bass SUPERLATIVES Best Personality LONA WORBELL, BuDDY BaSS Most Intellectual Una Francis, Bobby Dough 12 Wittie. ' it Ellen Downs, Jay Wilcox Most Likely To Succeed Una Francis, Bobby Dough Most Studious Ann Onley, Ryland Bradley Most Athletic Betty Kbider, Vance Stewart Best AU-Round Colon Jackson, Carolyn Griffen 13 Raymond Andrew Bass, Jr. Halifax, N. C. Known to all as just plain Buddy. He is fops in everything wlu ' ther on a football field, baseball field, or with Mae. He has all of this plus personality. Football 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Monogram 1, 2; Alathenian 1, 2; Men ' s Judiciary 2; Senior Play 2. R. D. Belche, Jr. Murfreesboro, N. C. Here is the most vivacious character around school when he isn ' t asleep. No joke, he is really hot behind the plate. Alathenian Society 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Monogram Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Football Manager 2. LHDWA COLLEGE SDPHDMDRES Marvin Ryland Bradley Jackson, N. C. Here is a boy that can really go places but the only place he wants to go is The Rapids. Nevertheless, he still finds time to be one of the smartest students at school. Student Council 1, 2; Lucalian Society 1, Vice President 2, President; Chairman Men ' s Judiciary 1; President Fresh- man Class 1; President Sophomore Class 2; Advertising Manager Chovvanian 2. Kathryn RiiTH Bryant Murfreesboro, N. C. Gone but not forgotten, because it is hard to forget a person that ivas so smart, friendly, and cute as Kathy. ■Varsity Ba.sketball 1; Lucalian Society 1, 2; W.A.A. 2; Editor Chowanoka 1; Chowanian Staff 2; Student Council 1, 2. 14 William R. CleMmer Roanoke Rapids, N. C. He ' s captain of the basketball team. He is tall, blond, and cute, with a pleasing personality. Alathenian Society 1, 2; Football 1; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Marshal 1. ' Walter James Coker Roanoke Rapids, N. C. ]inimy is a peach of a friend and the best comedian around these parts. Sorry he had to leave us, but we can alw(uis think of him as a great as.set to Chowan. Football 1, 2; Baseball 1; Monogram Club 2; Alathenian 1, 2. CHDW VIV COLLEGE SDPHDMDRES Curtis Copeland Suffolk, Virginia Cute and unsurpassed in anything he does. This describes our President of the Student Body. Alathenian Society 1, President; 2 Vice President; Student Council 1, President 2; Monogram Club Vice President 1, Vice President 2; Chowanian Sporis Editor 1, Assistant Sports Editor 2; Football 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2; Senior Play Marshal 1. Shirley Davis Seaboard, N. C. She is our little songbird tha hails from Seaboard, N. C. President B.S.U. 1, Vice President 2; Glee Club Secretary 1, 2; Radio Club President 1; Wcman ' s Judiciary Vice Chairman 2; Alathenian Societv 1, 2; Sextet 2; Chowanian Staff 2; YAV.A. 2. 15 Robert Lyle Dough Baltimore, Maryland Lots of brains, and nice looking, too. What do you think, Betty? Monogram Club President 2; Student Council 1, 2; Class Vice President 2; Class Treasurer 1; Football 1. 2; Senior Plav 2; Marshal 1. Ellen Nance Downs Winton, N. C. This girl is reaUy a cutter. She is as witty as they come and she has every quality required to become successful. Lucalian Society 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Chowanoka Assistant Business Manager 1, Business Manager 2; Chowanian As- sistant Sports Editor 1. Sports Editor 2; W.A.A. President 2; Glee Club 1. 2; Radio Club 1; Y.VV.A. Student Council 2; Senior Plav 2. CHDWAN COLLEGE SDPHDMDRES James Dula Williamsburg, Virginia Dark handsome guy with plenty of personality Football 2; Alathenian Society 1, 2. Edsel W. Fabless Merr - Hill, N. C. Known as Ann ' s man is tlUs amiable lad. He is the best by far. Football 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Men ' s judiciary 1; Basketball Scorekeeper 1, 2. 16 Una Brittle Francis Murfreesboro, N. C. A icnj smart girl that receives nothing hut all A ' s. But, wc don ' t envy her, because she deserves it. Chief Marshal 1; Ahithenian Society 1, 2; Radio Club 1; Sophomore Class Secretary 2. Francks Carolyn Griffin Rocky Mount, N. C. Another quiet, dependable, senior gal. Carolyn is interested in Religious work. B.S.U. Council 1, 2; Lucalian Society 1, 2, Secretary; Y.W.A. 2, Vice President; Glee Club 2. CHDWAN COLLEGE SDPHDMDRES Erwin Harrell Aulander, N. C. Shy as a lamb, especially around girls, but still he is a fine friend to all. Lucalian Society 1, 2. James O ' Donald Hughes Colerain, N. C. A handsome face and wavy brotcn hair are oh so nice; and (dso nice, is Pluggy himself. Football 2; Baseball 1, 2; Monogram Club 1, 2. 17 Frances O ' Neil Hurdle Hobbsville. N. C. She ' s known to everyone as Oatmeal and she ' s quite a gal with a pretty smile. Alathenian Society 1, 2; B.S.U. Council 1; Glee Club 1. 2; Glee Club Secretary 2; Y.W.A. 2. Elizabeth Ann Jackson Gates, N. C. Fair, sweet, and kind that describes Ann. Slic is always around to lend a helping hand. Glee Club 1; W omens ]ucliciar - 1; ' arsit - Basketball 1; Alathenian 1, 2; Reporter 2; Chowanoka Staff 1, 2; Marshal 1; Class Treasurer 2; B.S.U. 2; Y.W.A. 2; W.A.A. 2. CHDWAN COLLEGE SDPHDMDRES Colon Stonewall Jackson, Jr. Hertford, N. C. Hertford really sent us some good quality when it sent Colon, because he is Grade A all the way around. Lucalian Society 1, 2; Vice President 2; B.S.U. President 2; Men ' s Judiciary Chairman 2; Student Goxernment Treas- urer 2; Chowaiiian Staff 2; Football 2; Monogram 2; Min- isterial .Association 2; Sophomore Class Play 1, 2. Mary Gertrude Jennings Elizabeth City, N. C. Never a dull moment ichen Fuzzy is near. She tries to be a good friend to all. Head Cheerleader 1, 2; Alathenian Society 1, President 2: Glee Club 1; Y.W.A. Secretary-Treasurer 2; Chowanian Staff 1, 2; Chowanoka Staff 2; Student Council 1, Vice President 2; W.A.A. 2; Senior Play 2. 18 Wi llie Mabel Johnson Conwav, N. C. Otitstdnding in everything sl}e attempts to do. She ' s a hard worker and friendhj toward everyone. Chowanian Staff 1, 2; Student Council 2; Women ' s Ju- diciary, Vice Chairman 1, Chairman 2; Lucahan Society 1, 2; B.S.U. Vice President 1, Vice President 2; Radio Chib 1; Y.W.A. 1, President 2; Senior Play 2. Manteo, N. C. Beitv Kridek Known to all of us as LiT Bet. She is very outstanding especially in athletics. Lucalian Society 1; Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Student Coun- cil Secretary 2; W.A.A. Vice President 2; Class Reporter 2; Chowanoka Staff 2. CHOWAIV COLLEGE SDPHOMDRES Billy Midgette Manteo, N. C. Very cute and twice as nice is this fine hoy that hails from Manteo. Football 1, 2; Monogram Club 2. Stanley Modlin .- Ahoskie, N. C. A little older and a little wiser, hut he is a friend to all. 19 Ann On ley Elizabeth Citv, N. C. She ' s quite a gal witi) a pleasing smile. S ic studies all the time and her grades show it. Chowanian Editor 1; Student Council 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2; B.S.U. Council 1, 2; Women ' s Judiciary 1; Glee Club 1; Lucalian Society ' , Secretary 1; Senior Play 2. Lavelle Pabker Ahoskie. N. C. This da.shing red-head is quite a gal. Slie has ])ersonality plus good looks. CHDWAIV COLLEGE SDPHDMDflES John Peele, III. Roxobel, N. C. Real .shy. hut a great guy. B.S.U. Music Director 1, 2; Glee Club Reporter 1; Sergeant at Arms 2. Gene Proctor Hertford, N. C. He can fill any girl ' s order for a good, dependable husband. He ' s tops in everything. Men ' s Judiciary Secretary 1; Vice Chairman 2; Lucalian Society 1, Treasurer 2; Glee Club 1; B.S.U. Treasurer 2. 20 Vance Carlon Stewart Roanoke Rapids. N. C. He ' s our most athletic boy and I ' ll tell you why. He tvas captain of football and outstanding in baseball as our chief short stop. Football 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Alathenian Society 1; Chowa- noka Staff 2. Ruth E ' elyn Taylor Suffolk, Virginia This pretty girl is like a melody, and we like the melody she plays. Chowanian Staff 1, 2; Student Council 1; Alathenian Socie- ty 1- Treasurer 2; Glee Club 1; President 2; Radio Club 1; Cheerleader 1, 2; Sextet 1, 2; Y.W.A. 2; W.A.A. 2; Senioi Plav 2. CHDWAN COLLEGE SDPHDMDRES Mike Theodorakis Murfreesboro, N. C. Mike is a boy that is well liked by everyone, especially Kathy. Donald Vann Murfreesboro, N. C. A very short likable chap. Our own Stupid. Lucalian Society 1, 2; Monogram Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2. 21 Justus N. Wilcox Infield, N. C. People may come and people may go, but Jay ' U wisecrack forever. Alathenian Society 1, 2; Monogram Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Football Manager 1. Fred H. Williams Plymouth, N. C. Here is a boy that is always willing to do anything that will help out his fellow man. As manager of all our team sports, he has done a ivonderful fob. Monogram Club 1, 2; Treasurer 2; Football 1, 2; Basket- ball Manager 1, 2; Football Manager 1, 2. LoNA Nell Worrell Colerain, N. C. Smile your blues away is Lena ' s motto because she has one that can do away with anything. Alathenian Society Secretary 1, 2; Chowanian Staff 1, 2; Radio Club 1; Basketball Team 1, 2; W.A.A. 2; B.S.U. 1, Secretary 2; Y.W.A. 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Sextet 1, 2; Senior Play Publicity Chairman 2. 22 Wiutcr vvoudeilaiid . . . diet Layton . . . Projectionist Tommy . . . Which direction? . . . Men in no man ' s land . . . Gene ' s buggy . . . Want a ride? . . . Heap big smoke . . . Pines and cokmins. 23 24 Clarence W. Alexander Plymouth, N. C. Durwood Armstrong: Whitakers, N. C Hichard William Baker, Jr. Colerain, N. C. Walter Edwards Beamon Franklin, Va. Columbus L. Bennett Ahoskie, N. C. June Louise Blanchard Belvedere, N. C. [oseph Adolph Blythe Franklin, Va. Franklin L. Britt Harrellsville, N. C. 25 0 ' r M Gene Cooke • ' ' Whitakers, N. C. Wayne Browning Phmonth, N. C. Maybell Bryant Pendleton, N. C. Doris Bunch Ahoskie, N. C. Kyria Ann Bunn Snow Hill, N. C. Charles Buffaloe Jackson, N. C. Willie Wiggins Chamblee Ahoskie, N. C ' . Nephie Anne Cross Suffolk. Va. 26 Jesse Glenn Davis Charlotte, N. C. Elliott Price Davis Seaboard, N. C. Margaret Futrell DeLoatch Murfreesboro, N. C. Peggy Ann Denton Rocky Mount, N. C. Nancy Carol Dunning Aulander, N. C. Dorothy Ann Edwards Pendleton, N. C. Mack Stevenson Edwards Pendleton, N. C. Eris Odell Eure Eure, N. C. 27 Jane R. Evans Murfreesboro, N. C. Benjamin Flanagan Murfreesboro, N. C. N ' aughan Dashwood Fowler Franklin, Va. Rex Gardner Holland, Va. Mar in Gibson Mmfreesboro, N. C. James Bryan Gillikin Atlantic, N. C. Thomas Earl Goodwin Edenton, N. C. Harold Stevenson Gregor Shawboro, N. C. 28 Edna Joyce Griffin Rockv Mount, N. C. Timothy Guy Harciun, Jr. Franklin, Va. Ella Marie Harrell VVoocKille, N. C. Bettye Gourtney Harris Elizabeth Gitv, N. G. Stanley Maulice Harris Severn, N. G. Alice Hedspeth Conio, N. G. Richard Hart Greensboro, N. G. Audrey Smith Hollantl Holland, Va. 29 Frances Ellen Horton Murfreesboro, N. C. Mary Alice Jackson Winterville, N. C. Barbara White Jones Colerain, N. C. Betty Violet Keen Rocky Mount, N. C. Kathleen Backman Keller Washington, D. C. James E. Lassiter Conwav, N. C. Fannie Marie Leary Ahoskie, N. C. A. D. Liverman Murfreesboro, N. C. 30 John Long Margarettsville, N. C. Carlos Ervin Manning Wenona, N. C. Raymond David Meiggs Sonth Mills, N. C. Alvin Maurice McBride, }r. Suffolk, Va. Robert Lewis Mitchell Harrellsville, N. C. Julia Marlowe Morris Aulander, N. C. Eddie Olds South Mills, N. C. Hugh Odom Ahoskie, N. C. 31 Corine Belle Owens Elizabeth Citv, N. C. Donald Parker Murfreesboro, N. C. Edgar Brinson Paul Yeates ille. N. C. Marjorie Marie Perr ' Hertford. N. C. Sarah Lue Perry Colerain. N. C. Lonnie Phelps Ahoskie. N. C. Cedric Pierce Colerain, N. C. Wade Price Halifax, N, C. S ' J S mm fTm 1 J 1 ■ ' f l 1 ■ ' 1 H Leary Pruden lackson, N. C. Donald Roddreick Rose Punj o, N. C. Marjorie Lois Sauls Conway, N. C. Lillian El izabeth Simmons Fayetteville, N. C. Sarah El izabeth Slate Mocksvi lie, N. C. Betty Louise Smith Holland, Va. |oyce M arie Snowden Maple, N. C. Mary Elizabeth Spive Gatesville, N. C. 33 Doris Tandy C.ampbellshurg, Keiituckx ' William E. Thompson, Jr. Suffolk, Va. Charles Tucker Sligo, N. C. Hobson Tinner South Mills, N. C. Iar - Katherine Tyus South Mills, N. C. Thomas Edward Umphlett Winfall, N. C. John Vaughn Margarettsville, N. C. 34 Ka ' Lee Varreii Pendleton, N. C. Marilyn Vick Conway, N. C. Janice Willoughby Ahoskie, N. C. Virginia Dare Wellon.s Franklin, Va. Iae Winslow Norfolk, ' a. Mary Elizabeth Whitley Murfreesboro, N. C. 35 Roommates . . . Gorilla from Plymouth . . . Campus Cars, Inc. . . . Oh, oh, no gas! . . . Popeye Paul . . . June and Nephie . . . Buddies ... A fine romance . . . Campus beauty . . . Florida bound . . . That ' s a fer piece! . . . Campus loafers. 36 Fall house cleaning . . . Put out those lights! . . . Songbirds . . . Roommates Everybody push! . . . Speech! Speech! . . . Where there ' s June, there ' s Dick Snowbound . . . Great pals . . . Freshmen, take a bow! . . . Fannie Willie, where is Romeo? . . . Having trouble, Dopey? . . . Get hep. Red! Dean for a Day . . . Ain ' t he pretty? 37 STUDENT CDUIVCIL ' ' rfrumj tmsBsm Seated: Beth ' Krider, Mabel Johnson, Colon Jackson, Peggy Denton, Mary Jennings, Bett)- Louise Smith, Man, ' Alice Jackson, Mae Winslow. Standing: Ellen Downs. Curtis Copeland, Hazel Griffin. Not Pictured: ' a ne Browning. Bobbv Dough. Carolvn Griffin. OFFICERS Curtis Copelaxd President ar Jennings Vice President BETTi- Krider Secretary Colon Jackson Treasurer Hazel Griffin Advisor 38 WDMEIV S JUDICIARY Seated: Mabel Joliusoii, Chairman; Left to rigid: Betty Louise Smith, Secretary; Barbara Jones, jo Keeter. AcKisor; Peggy Denton, Shirley Da ' is, V ice Chairman. MEi S JUDICIARY Left to riglit: Colon Jackson, Chairman; Gene Proctor. Walter Beamon, Buddy Bass, Secretar ' ; E. J. Connelly, Advisor. Not Pictured: Rvland Bradlev, Vice Chairman. 39 LUCALIAN SOCIETY ifl . Fi ' .sf Row: Brinson Paul. C i nc Proctor, Carolyn Griffin, Raymond Meiggs, Colon Jackson. Second Row. Nephie Cross, Eris Eure, Alice Hedgpeth, Mabel Johnson, Anne Onley, Virginia Wellons. Third Row: Tommy Umphlett, John Long, Ellen Downs, Edna Joyce Griffin, Betty Violet Keen, Corine Owens, Betty Louise Smith, Mary Elizabeth Spi ey, Marvin Gibson, Donald Vann. Fourth Row: Er ' in Harrell, Er in Manning, Fannie Marie Leary, Barbara Jones, Mary Alice Jackson, Elizabeth Slate, Bill Thompson, Bill Britt. Fiftli Row: Donald Rose, Hobson Turner, Eddie Old, Rex Gardner. Not Pictured: Ryland Bradley, Leary Pruden, Mike Theodorakis, Jesse Davis, A. D. Liverman, Lonnie Phelps. OFFICERS Ryland Bradley President Colon J. ckson Vice President Carolyn Griffin Secretary Gene Proctor Treasurer Raymond Meiggs Program Chairman Hazel Griffin Sponsor 40 ALATHENIA SOCIETY First Row: Ruth Taylor, R. D. Bilch. Mary Jennings, Miss Gwen Potter, Lona Worrell, Curtis Copeland, Ann |ackson. Second Row: Doris Tandy, Kyria Bunn, Ann Edwards, Kay Warren, Niarie Harrell, Shirley Davis, Una Francis, Mary Katherine Tyus, Marilyn Vick, Mae Winslow. Third Row: Marjorie Perry, O ' Neil Hurdle, Lea Simmons, Kathleen Keller, June Blanchard, Maybell Bryant, Audrey Holland, Nancy Dunning, Peggy Denton, Sarah Perry. Fourth Row: Joe Blythe, Charles Tucker, James Gillikin, Buddy Bass, Bobby Mitchell, Jay Wilcox, Billy Clemmer, Vance Stewart. Fifth Row: Wayne Browning, Clarence Alexander, Alvin McBride. OFFICERS Maby Jennings President Curtis Copeland Vice President Ruth Taylor Pianist Lona Worrell Secretary Buddy Bass Sergeant- At- Arms Ann Jackson . ' Reporter Gwen Potter Advisor 41 THE CHDWAIVDKA STAFF Betty Louise Smith, Editor Ellen Downs, Business Manager Standing, left to right: Mr. E. J. Connelly, Fac- ulty AcKisor; Thomas Umphlett. Business Staff; Vance Stewart, Business Staff. Seated, left to right: Betty Krider, T -pist; Ervin Manning, Business Staff; Ellen Downs, Business Manager; Betty Louise Smith, Editor; Marjorie Perry, Assistant Editor; Brinsou Paul, Assistant Business Manager; Mary Jennings, Typist. 42 THE CHDWANIAIV STAFF Peggy Denton, Editor Mabel Johnson, Business Manager Standing, left to right: Mabel Johnson, Business Manager; Colon Jackson, Betty Louise Smith, Sarah Perry, Ruth Taylor, John Long, Mary Jennings, Doris Tandy, Marjorie Perry, Lona Worrell, Curtis Copeland, Betty Violet Keene. Seated, left to right: Ellen Downs, Sports Editor; Peggy Denton, Editor; James Gillikan, Advertis- ing Manager; Miss Hazel Griffin, Faculty Ad- visor; Una Francis, Ann Onley, Shirley Davis, Advertising Manager. 43 Seated: C. Jackson, President; L. WDiicll, Sccittai) ; M. C;il).soii, ice President. Standing: T. Umphlette, B. Thompson, M. Johnson, A. Onley, S. Davis, C. Griffen, J. Long, G. Proctor, Treasurer. MINISTEfllAL ASSDCIATIDIV John Long, Secretary Bill Thompson, President Colon [ackson, Mar in Gibson. Al)scnt: C. P. Bennett, Rex Gardner 44 First Row: M. Perry, P. Denton, L. Worrell, R. Taylor, M. Johnson, President; M. Jennings, Secretary-Treasurer; B. Keen, O. Hurdle. Second Roiv: E. Eure, S. Perry, S. Da ' is, A. Onley, E. Griffen, N. Cross, E. Downs. Third Rotv: K. Bunn, L. Slate, M. Harrell, F. Leary, ]. Blanchard, M. Tyus, J. Snowden, M. Winslow, B. Harris, N. Dunning, C. Owens, M. Spivey. Fourth Row: M. Keller, L. Simmons, A. Jackson, B. Jones, M. Jackson. V. Wellons, J. Morris, A. Holland, B. Smith. Absent: C. Griffen, Vice President. GLEE CLUB Seated: D. Ballenger, Director; J. Snowden, V. Wellons, B. Smith, R. Tavlor, L. Worrell, B. Keen, K. Bunn, S. Da is, E. Slate, O. Hurdle, J. Blanchard, E. Griffen, C. Griffen, E. Downs. Standing: B. Thompson, J. Long, J. Gillikin, J. Wilcox, L. Simmons, K. Keller, S. Ferry, P. Denton, A. Holland, Kl. Harrell, M. Tyus, R. Gardner, T. Harcum, H. Turner, B. Mitchell. 45 First Row: B. Krider, ' icT- President; E. Slate, Treas- urer; L. Worrell, B. Jones, J. Keeter, Advisor; E. Downs, President; J. Blanchard, Secretary; A. Jackson. Secimd Row: S. Da is, F. Learv, L. Simmons, M. Tyus, E. Griffen. Third Row: K. Bunn, P. Denton, S. Perrv, M. Jennings, R. Ta%lor. MDNDGHAM CLUB Seated: J. Blvthe, R. Bass, C. Jackson, I. Wilcox, D. Vann, R. D. Belch, F. Williams, Treasurer; W. Browning, C. Alexander. Standing: B. Dough, President; C. Copeland, Vice President; W. Price, M. Layton, Advisor; E. Goodwin, B. Midgette, D. Hughes. Absent: C. Pierce, G. Cooke, B. Johnson, S. Ward, J. Coker. 46 Mary Jennings, Head Cheerleader; Ruth Taylor, Kyria Bunn, Sarah Perry, Peggy Denton, John Long, James Gillikin. CHEERLEADERS Look! no legs . . . Check Johns legs, girls! . . . Looks as if we need some practice? 47 FnOTBALL First Row: V. Fowler, Manager; G. Bonney, C. Jackson, K. Mizelle, C. Copeland, J. Coker, R. Bass, C. Page, J. Blythe, R. D. Belch, Manager. Second Row: S. Ward, J. Dula, F. Hitt, D. Hughes. L. Phelps, B. Midgette, F. Williams, B. Johnson, E. Earless. Third Row: B. Martindale, Assistant Coach; B. Dough, G. Cooke, W. Price, J. Newsome, D. Armstrong, V. Stewart, Captain; C. Alexander, E. Goodwin. M. Layton, Coach. GAMES Chowan 14 Campbell 12 Chowan 27 Edwards Military Institute Chowan 13 Hargraves Military Institute Chowan 33 Norfolk Catholic High 13 Chowan 13 EHzabeth City High 7 Chowan 12 Presbyterian Junior College 13 48 Dur 1950 Braves Above: Back Field. First Row: B. Dough, T.B.; J. Coker, W.B.; B. Bass, W.B.; B. Midgette, F.B.; G. Bonnev, W.B.; M. Lavton, Coach. Second Row: E. Farless, ' B.B.; J. Dula, B.B.; F. Hitt, T.B.; V. Stewart, T.B.; E. Goodman, (F.B.) Below: Line. First Row: S. Ward, L. End; J. Blythe, L. End; K. Mizell, Center; C. Copeland, Center; D. Hughes, R. End; C. Jackson, Center; F. William, L. Guard. Second Row: B. Martindale, Asst. Coach; C. Page, R. End; G. Cooke, R. End; D. Armstrong, R. Tackle; L. Phelps, R. Guard; J. Newsome, R. Tackle; W. Price, L. Tackle; B. Johnson, L. Guard; C. Alexander, R. End. Kncclin i: J. Wilcox, C. Pierce. R. D. Belch. D. ' ann. M. Edwards, D. Armstrong. Standing: F. Williams, Manager; W. Browning, E. Goodman, R. Meiggs, B. Clemmer, Captain; C. Alexander, M. Q. Layton, Coach. BASKETBALL Teams Edenton National Guard First Christian Church Campbell Junior College SCHEDULE w es Teams Games 2 Louisburg Junior College 2 1 Presbyterian Junior College 2 2 Wilmington Junior College 2 50 BASKETBALL Kneeling: A. Edwards B. Krider M. Vick M. Bryant Standing: E. Downs L. Worrell J. Keeter, Coach J. Blanchard S. Perrv They were good fights, I mean games, while thev lasted. 51 First Row: J. Coker, D. Hughes, L. Harrell, B. Bass, R. D. Belch. Second Row: D. Vann, C. Buffalo, J. Butler, C. Copeland, C. Birdsong. Third Row: F. Williams, Manager; C. Taylor, G. Cooke, M. Q. Layton, Coach. Absent: B. Clemmer, ' . Stewart, Captain. BASEBALL S-t-r-i-k-e-e! Slide, brother, slide! BASEBALL SIVAPSHOTS I ' d hate to think we can ' t piav hall. 53 Mmfi Now look purty . . . Block that 4ii ' , . . ' Ihat s tlic ua to iid . . . Put it liciv, baby . . . We thought they were all dead! . . . Our opponents, (ugh) Watch that tackle . . . And they ' re off! . . . Keep digging. Buddy . . . the artist poses . . . Good single . . . The modem Adonis . T . Tell ' em ' Dadd - ... Up from the grave they arose. 54 Take your time, Cedric . . . Suspense . . . And up thev go . . . He flys through the air . . . The season ' s over, boys . . . That ' s the way to go . . . Coach Molly . . . Rater to picture No. 3 . . . Watch the birdy . . . Who ' s shooting? . . . Hooker Boy . . . What ' s wrong, buck? 55 DDRMITDRY LIFE «. ■ if f ilL ' .: il liatc to sweep . . . Haxinii a hard time . . . Whe-e-e . . . Who do ou think uiiie fooHiig? . . . Mice in the food again . , . Duh-h . . . Come in, the show ' s just beginning ... A prize picture, she isn ' t saying a word . . . It ' s not that bad, is it? . . . Stand in for Jane Russell . . . You don ' t say! . . . ' Wlake me look pretty, Eva Maude. 56 Compliments of Ahoskic Fish Produce Co. Wholesale Fruits, Vegetables and Seafoods Phone 194 Ahoskie, N. C. N. S. Godwin Sons, Inc. Wholesale Distributors Feed; — Heavy and Fancy Grcceries Cement and Brixment Phone 61 500-512 Railroad St. Ahoskic , N. C. Earl Theatre Soda Shop Grill A cozy place to bring your friends. We specialize in the best sandwiches grilled to your taste. Try our simdaes, sodas and ice cream Prompt and courteous service. R. N. Childress, Owner and Operator WHEDBEE HARDWARE CO. Sherwin-Williams Pain: Wedbee Equipment Co. Farmall Tractors Aho.skie, N. C. PURE FOOD MARKET Where Shoppers Wise Economize Main Street Murfreesboro, N. C. Compliments of Manahattan Cafe Phone 144-j Ahoskie, N. C. W. H. BRYAN Gulf Oil Distributor Phone 145 Ahoskie, N. C. Roanoke Valley Oil Co Distributor of Richfield Products .Murfreesboro, North Carolina 57 Chas. H. Jenkins Company Buick — Olds — Pontiac Cadillac G.M.C. Trucks Serving the motorist for o er 39 years Aulander, N. C. Ahoskie, N. C. Western Auto Associate Store Sporting Goods Headquarters Miirfreesboro, N. C. Phone 2836 Ben Franklin Store Locally Owned— Nationally Known Sf and lOC Store Main Street Murfreesboro, N. C. C. C. Tractor Implement Company Massey-Harris Sales and Service Tractors — Combines Farm Implements Ahoskie Ice Coal Co. Pure Crysta and Ice Glenn Rodgers Coal Phone 72 Ahoskie, N. C. Established 1883 E. B. LASSITER Manufacturer of Kiln Dried North Carolina Pine Rough and Dressed Potecasi, N. C. Specialties: Flooring, Ceiling, Moulding, Doors, Windows and Building Material of all kinds. Special attention to small orders. 58 Congratulations Class of 19H Tarheel Bank Trust Company Formerly Bank of Gates Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Co. Gatesville, N. C. Winton, N. C. ROANOKE-CHOWAN GAS SALES. INC. Distributors of Rulane Gas Ahoskie, N. C. Murfreesboro, N. C. BAR NES-SAWYER GROCERY CO. Inc. Wholesale Heavy and Fancy Groceries We sell to Dealers only Ahoskie, N. C. Franklin Concrete Products Corporation Concrete Block and Pipe Ready Mixed Concrete Concrete For Permanence Phone 8500 Franklin, Va. In Ahoskie It ' s BELK-TYLER CO. The Shopping Center Heniember: You always save at Belk-Tyler ' s 59 Compliments of BANK OF AHOSKIE Complete Banking Service Member of F. D. I. C. THE FUTURE OF THIS NATION RESTS IN ITS YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AND IN ITS NATURAL RESOURCES Camp Manufacturing Company Incorporated Franklin Virginia 60 Compliments of VAUGHAN AND COMPANY BANKERS Established 1886 Member F.D.I.C. AHOSKIE MOTOR CO. Sales — FORD — Service Genuine Ford Parts Phone 69 Ahoskie, N. C. Compliments of The Office Supply Store Typewriters, Adding Machines Office Furniture, Filing Equipment Stationery Ahoskie, North Carolina Ahoskie Deparrmenr Store, Inc. Ahoskie, N. C. Fashion Center of Roanoke-Chowan Section Compliments of L S. Jernigan Son Tractors Equipment Allis-Chalmers Dealer Phone 1465 Ahoskie, N. C. 61 North State Provision Company, Inc. Wholesale Distributors Beef- Veal-Pork Provisions Tel. 296 or 297 Ahoskie, N. C. R. C. COOKE MOTOR COMPANY Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers Sales Service Aulander, N. C. Phone 251 Compliments of COLONY PINE LUMBER COMPANY Ahoskie, N. C. Compliments ot STANDARD CHEVROLET CO. Ahoskie, N. C. Compliments of HILL CHEVROLET COMPANY, Inc. Sales Service Mnrfreesboro, N. C Compliments of W. B. EVERETT Peanut buyer of the Roanoke Chowan Section Office Phone 432— Residence Phone 132 Ahoskie, N. C. Ahoskie Fish Produce Co. Wholesale Only For Retail Call l.S9 V Phone 194 Ahoskie, N. C DL SJown J oitSe The South ' s Finest nn Caterers for all Special Parties Franklin, Virginia 62 WESTOVER MOTORS DeSota - Plymouth Sales Service Tel. 3301 Murfreesboro, N. C C. C. Tractor Implement Company Massey-Harris Sales and Service Tractors — Combines Farm Implements Best Wishes of THE SUFFOLK PEANUT COMPANY Suffolk, Va. Compliments of RIVERSIDE MANUFACTURING CO. Murfreesboro, N. C. Compliments of W. S. HINES Peanut Storage Warehouse Suffolk, Virginia Compliments of Evans Company Murfreesboro, N. C. Mr. J. Wm. Copeland Murfreesboro, N. C. Vann Store Murfreesboro, N. C. Compliments of Whedbee Furniture Co. Aho.skie, N. C. Underwood ' s Barber Shop Murfreesboro and Murfreesboro Appliance Co. Murfreesboro, N. C. Compliments of The Farmers Bank Member of F. D. I. C. Murfreesboro, N. C. Woodland, N. C. 63 THANKS TO YOU, MR. ADVERTISER The Chowanoke staff of 1951 wishes to express their wholehearted appreciation for the fine cooperation that has been received from you, our advertisers. You have made our 1951 annual possible, and for this we say thanks. It is the cooperation of people like you who make it possible for the youth of today to become the great leaders of tomorrow. 64 a _=2 ' - ' A -( r ■-i Ja .., -ryj. . ?«?