Cooleemee High School - Indian Echo Yearbook (Cooleemee, NC)

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. H55 Immediately after that faded, a business-like building was set before me. Written in bright letters was, Thomason's Toasted Peanuts. In a moment. it all came to meg Bruce Thomason, our daring little boy in high school at Cooleemee. He had changed his position in life entirely, and became one of the wealthiest bachelors in VVashington. Before I could hardly breathe, an art studio appeared, which was occupied by a dashing young blonde, whom I soon recognized as Elcy Miller. She had become one of the world's most famous Nature painters. The next person I saw was an old friend, Tom Blackwood. I knew that he could keep good secrets very well, but never knew that he could keep one as well as this. He was the well-known football coach at Harvard! Then came a large crowd, which seemed very excited and important. They were seated in a huge auditorium. I learned that the performance that evening was to be given by one of the greatest musicians in the world. When the musician came out to play his first composition, he bowed and made a brief speech. When the first word was spoken, it sounded familiarg however, I could not see him. When the first chord was struck on the piano, I could tell by his touch that it was John Smith. He had at last found a position in life which he had always dreamed of. There came a beautiful scene, showing the tropical sun. Natives were busy, going from place to place. A little cart, drawn by four natives, was set upon the ground. Two American ladies stepped out. It seemed that they were missionaries. One was a perfect blonde, the other, a brunette. Both seemed devoted to each other. A thought came to me: Could this be two of my old classmates in Cooleemee High School P Yes, for certain, it was Ethel Ridenhour and Mildred Sedberry, two of the most brilliant students I have ever known. I knew this marvelous attraction must be coming to an end, because I had seen every one of my old classmates but two. No sooner had I wondered, when a young girl appeared-a beautiful brunette. I could hardly believe my own eyes, when Ruth Henry came out as the leading toe dancer on Broadway! The colored foot- lights flashed different colors on her, making the rhinestones on her gown shine like stars. Ruth was all smiles. When she went off the stage, the audience ap- plauded so gratefully that she gave a delightful encore, which showed at once her graceful manner and her wonderful personality. Ruth vanished so quickly that tl1e next person came a bit late. She was also a brunette, even more so than Ruth. It was Nancy Bowers! A beautiful young nurse. Nancy had been in training since she had finished high school, and had become one of the most independent nurses at Johns Hopkins Hospital. All of this had been such a marvelous thrill that I hardly knew whether to believe it or not, but the strange person must have been greater than Edison, because he said all of what I had seen was true. He had asked me never to tell where his invention was hidden, and I gave him my vow. I have been there many times since, but everything was gone, and no trace of the cave has ever been seen. LETTY MARGARET ZACHARY, Prophet. 'l 'I 'T-I el 'f 51 ,H ulgi 'J uf , L S,g ,., -:ii ,EMIX ..-i-. .-3-.

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L rt. Lp- :.'. 1. :Tix ,. .pg Li' I I YA Ni '1 R2 .3 WTI. IVhen this familiar face vanished. a school room appeared in a Hash. And whom should I see but Charlabcl Young. one of my dearest friends when I was in high school at Cooleemee. I could truly sympathize with her. Then the scene changed considerably. A beautiful, young mother was seen seated in a comfortable chair. In her arms was a small boy. I knew it must belong to the woman, because the resemblance was outstanding. I think I wlmuld never have known this person if she had not looked up at her husband who came in. This was the greatest surprise that ever came to my eyes. IVhyl It was Illy beloved pal of my high school days, Muriel House! As soon as I recognized Muriel. she faded away like a dream. I was overjoyed with happiness to find that she was so happy. after her miserable thoughts of the future. which she had shared with me. Next. I saw swings going to and fro, clowns of all sorts. Then I saw the an- nouncer point to the greatest act in Ringling Brothers Circus, Bryan Sells and Carl Humphrey walking a wire. At first I knew that it could not be true, but, as I looked hack over the past. I remembered it had been their highest ambition. Then I saw lights flashing off and on continuously. I wondered what the trouble was, but just then I saw flashing on Broadway. Swicegood and Parker, Prima Donnas of the North in bright lights. Only one more glance led me to the fact that it was my old friends, Cody and Gertrude. I heard the sound of an aeroplane. It landed, and. to my surprise. Grady Milholen, a middle-aged man, stepped out of the plane to shake hands with Lindbergh. an aviator who had become great in former years. I soon learned that Grady had become Lindy's equal. one of the world's greatest aviators. All at once a huge building appeared like magic before my eyes-the IVoolworth Building in New York. which had grown to its utmost height in the past few years. IVhom did I see managing the great place but Paul Booe? VVhich surprised me very much. since his interest had been centered in an English class all through school. This made me all the more eager to see my other classmates. It all seemed so miraculous that it was like dreaming. Continuing this exciting invention, there came very clearly many thousands of spectators seated in a grandstand. They had come from all over the world to attend the world series in baseball. The greatest player of the Chicago Cubs was shown. I was just in time to see him make a home-run. The ball had been batted over the fence. I felt sure that I knew the player. Really. I did place him! It was IValter Riddle. one of my most ambitious class- mates, especially in baseball. His dreams had at last come true. Then the immense crowd and lively players vanished. A great ship flashed before my eyes. Mobs of excited people were running towards it. as if they were fleeing from a great danger. About a hundred feet in front was a young couple. whom, it seemed by the sight of the rice. had just given themselves to each other. Smiling excitedly, they finally reached the ship, which was sailing in only five minutes. XVhen they turned to say their last good-byes, I was almost petrified, for it was my dear friend, Betty Dennis, and the boy of her dreams. I was awfully glad to see Betty so happy after all her waiting years. AY -five E71'Zf 3 32 I2 33 lf' :Q '1

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