Cleveland High School - Clevana Yearbook (Cleveland, NC)

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Sen ior CtaM Htitcrij This story, a story of a journey, began in the fall of 1.944. The trav- elers, twenty-seven in number, started this journey to graduation with a gleam in their eyes and faith in their hearts. At that time we didn’t think of the hard work we had to accomplish before we received our reward, the Diplomas. Each and every traveler had the grit and deter- mination to travel that road even though some fell by the wayside. The first mile of the journey began as we entered our freshman year. It was hard at first, but soon everyone fell in step and was well on his way. As we crossed the first mile some could not keep the pace and went astray. The second mile, being our sophomore year, was highlighted because we knew we were really advancing. On the road, we met a new traveler, Mary Annie Barnhardt, who soon fell into the stride with us. At the beginning of our junior year we continued the journey with more strength and vigor than ever before, because we knew the goal was just around the curve. Charles Berg, a newcomer to our caravan, gave us a number of twenty. We decided that by electing guides for our caravan, we could make greater progress. The guides chosen were: John Wooten, President; Barbara Paris, Vice-President; Henry Safley, Secre- tary; Evelyn Campbell, Treasurer. Finder the able supervision of Mrs. Corbett Bledsoe, we presented a junior play and conducted drives, includ- ing the selling of Christmas Cards, Greeting Cards and Magazines. With this hard earned money we entertained the Seniors of ’47 at a formal banquet at the Yadkin Hotel. This was the first year that none of our fellow travelers failed to make the grade. We began the last lap of our journey in the fall of 1947, which was to be a very eventful year for us. With the end in view we strived much harder, knowing that this was our last chance. Our leaders chosen were: Jack Cauble, President; Sallie Wilhelm, Vice-President; Evelyn Camp- bell, Secretary; Henry Safley, Treasurer. During that year we set up a standard school ring and successfully published the second school Annual. One of our fellow travelers, Jean Beeker, was crowned as Miss Cleveland School of 1947. We are now at the end of the trail and soon the long hard struggle will be forgotten. Our pleasures of achievement will long be remem- bered. And as we go to face the future, our hearts are filled with grati- tude to our Parents, Teachers, and Friends, whose guidance and encouragement have made this achievement possible. Henry W. Safley, Historian

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Henry William Saflly Henri” Journalism 2, 3; Library Club 4; Art Club 1; F. F. A. 1, 2, Secretary 2; Dramatics 2, 3; Secretary of the Junior Class; Treasurer of the Senior Class; Secretary and Treasurer of THE CLEVANA 3; Class Editor of THE CLEVANA 4. Clyde Leslie Wilhelm Alec” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Watch Dog 3, 4; Football 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Journalism 1; Monogram 3, 4. Sallie Frances Wileielm Pumpkin” F. H. A. 2, 3, 4, President 2; 4-H Club 3, 4, President 3, Vice-President 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram 3. 4, Secretary 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Vice-President of the Senior Class; Journalism 2; Activities Editor of THE CLEVANA 4. John Hf.ath Wooten Heath” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, President 3, 4; Agriculture Award 2, 3; Monogram 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Football 2, 3: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism 2; Sports Editor of THE CLEVANA 3, 4; Marshal 3; President of Student Council 4. Motto: “Success awaits at labor’s gates” Class Colors: Green and White Class Flower: Red Rose

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£ehicr CtaAAPtcpkecif Ten long years from now I am resting my weary bones in an easy chair and catching up on the news. I am suddenly aware that it concerns many people I know, in fact, some of my former classmates. Right on the front page is an article about an outstanding operation performed by Surgeon Avin Leckie at Johns Hopkins. You know Mary Barnhardt is Superintendent of Nurses at the same hospital. Here’s a picture of Doris Padgett smiling happily because she is new Head Nurse at the Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. Looking further I see that Viola Goodson’s brilliant salesmanship has carried her to the top, for she now owns and operates a large department store in Greensboro. Jean Kesler’s ability in business has gone right on with her. Slip is Business Manager of the New York Times. I see that Carnegie Hall is boasting another appearance of The Great Pianist Henry Safley. One lad of ’48 has gone far in the agricultural field. Clyde Wilhelm is owner of one of the best groups of farms in North Carolina. I see here where Charles Berg’s basketball and football training helped him get ahead. Today he is recognized as the best coach in the South and is Athletic Director at the University. The Home Demonstration Club will be held at the home of Barbara Paris with Sallie Wilhelm acting as president and Jean Beeker giving a demonstration on new ideas in Dressmaking. H’m, look at this article, F. B. I. Agent Geneva Beaver has cracked another case for the Government. Herbert Campbell’s slow speech does not prevent his success as one of Uncle Sam’s best tax collectors. Turning the page I see that James Lyerly has a big transfer truck on route to New York. In order that we may always be able to go places, I see Jack Cauble is head of the Towel City Retreading Company in Kannapolis. I see Margaret Graham has been elected as Manager of the Southern Bell Telephone Company in Charlotte. Bruce Owens is being kept busy as director of The Electrical Engi- neering Department at North Carolina State College. John Wooten’s Army life with his easy-going disposition may some- day, before long, put him in the White House as President of the United States. Myself a Soda Jerker” on Times Square in New York. I’d better lay my paper aside now as it is time to hear Evelyn Camp- bell announcing my favorite radio program. Willie Kate McCubbins, Prophetess