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

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KKCL56 Mop ec? I had managed to achieve a fair degree of success. Ihad just completed my first big con- struction job. Because of my happiness over this, I decided to let my family share a part of my joy and gave them their choice of entertainment for the evening. Of course the amusement park was our destination. While they were enjoying the rides and spook houses I walked into the penny arcade, put a coin in one of the movie machines and received the shock of my life. The scene was of one of my old classmates. Clifford Beck, the greatest designer of modern furniture in America, was drawing plans for a new table. I then recalled it had been ten years since we graduated from dear old Cooleemee High School. That picture disappeared and one of Jean Athey appeared. Instantlyl saw that she was happily married and on a table I saw a trophy withthe words, Jean Athey, Greatest Woman Athlete of Modern Times, engraved on it. The scene vanished in an instant andl saw a chemist at work. It was none other than Professor Foyell Brogdon. Next, I saw James Burton, the great artist, painting a picture of Peggy Clawson, the beautiful model, to go on the cover of a well-known magazine. Then there was a big neon sign over a used car lot which read, Bill Brooks -- used cars, why take less when Brooks has the best? Each scene would last only a minute and another would appear. The scene shifted to the office of a well-known businessman where Linda Shore was taking dictation andEu.nice Daniel was typing letters. This time the scene was of a large ship. Denny Creason, known as the Conquerer of the high seas, was giving orders to his crew. That picture van- ished and I saw Virginia Gales, supervisor of the ladies' department in a large clothing store. Next came a picture of Ann Mauldin, who is head dietitian of a large hotel. Her very able assistant was another old classmate, Della Mae Lambe. The scene changed and into my view came Delano Dedmon, one of the highest paid interior decorators in the country. He was gone at once and I saw T. G. Foster, manager and owner of the U-Slip-N Service Station at Greasy Corner. Next, came Cleta Nichols, who is avery efficient switchboard operator in the Pentagon at Washington, D. C. All at oncel was looking into a large airliner, Fairy Lee Snyder and fam- ily were on their way to their winter home in Florida. Then to my amazement, I was looking at Freddy Hellard, an iron nerved test driver for General Motors Company. Then, upon my ears fell the cheers that come only from a football game. Big bone crushing Bill Howell had just made a tackle that saved the day for his team, the Cleveland Browns. Then I was looking into the office of a lawyer. Behind the desk, I saw my old pal David Jacobs, one of the best lawyers in the state. Into my view came a large Texas ranch, owned by two old classmates, Paul and Jack Lagle. Then, I saw Mildred James, enjoying a happy home life and each Sat - urday night, she sings foraTVprogram. Next, came ahospital, and there I could see Ann Webb going about her duties as head nurse. Then, to my astonishment, I was looking in on a new movie. Nellie Kerley, with her acting ability, had made everyone forget .Tane Russell and Mae West. The'scene changed andl saw Jimmy Miller as the driver of a Greyhound Bus. Next, was the modern home of Norma White, where she is happy with her three little boys. Then, I saw Doris Williams happy at her book-keeping job in a large department store. Then, to my amaze- ment, Isaw a major league baseball field. Nick came to bat -- the pitcher fired -- there was the sound of wood against horsehide -- and the ball sailed out of the park. My old pal, Dean Nichols, had reached the top. Next, I saw Sue Cuthrell. She had just completed her first great novel, That Which Came'After The Wind Was Gone. The following scene was that of a large laboratory. Gerald Shinn has plans to visit his old friend, the man in the moon. The pictures were gone as quickly as they came. I never quite understood what had happened but it sure is wonderful knowing all my classmates are well and happy. Donald Seders Class Prophet

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Kfcm .Mdforg One September morning, four years ago, a group of eager boys and girls entered the doors of Cooleemee High School to spend some of the happiest years of their lives. The girls were stationed in Miss Purcell's Freshman class and the boys in Mrs. Bost's class. Through their guidance, we adjusted ourselves tothe rules and regulations of high school. Class officers for the Freshman year were: President, Sue Cuthrellg Vice-President, Fairy4Lee Snyder, Secretary and Treasurer, Virginia Galesg Reporters, Norma White, Peggy Clawson. We were very happy when Eunice Daniel and Dennie Creason made the Varsity Basketball teams. We were honored when one of our boys made the baseball and football teams. After what seemeda short vacation, we receiveda new name. We were called Sophomo,res. Mrs. Dameron and Mr. Young were our Sophomore advisors. Officers that year were: Presi- dent, Fairy Lee Snyderg Vice-President, Norma Whiteg Secretary, VirginialGales, and Treas- urer, Peggy Clawson. Again, three of our girls and three of our boys were on the basketball squad. The year passed, and before we kne-w it, we were Juniors. Our homeroom advisor was Mrs. Moen. Class officers were elected as follows: President, Donnie Sedersg Vice-President, Gerald Shinn, Secretary, Fairy Lee Snyder, and Treasurer, Jean Athey. We were so sorry when Mrs. Moen moved away. Mrs. Hoyle took her place and through her understanding we c ontinued our work. Later in the year, Mrs. Hoyle left us and Mrs. Lester replaced her. Through her guidance and understanding, we presented a three-act comedy, Which Shall He Marry. The most exciting event that year was the Junior-Senior Banquet at the Robert E, Lee Hotel in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Hitch Your Wagon To A Star was the theme of our ban- quet. Again, we were represented in basketball when Eunice Daniel, Jean Athey, Linda Shore, Dennie Creason, BillBrooks, Clifford Beck, David Jacobs, and Delano Dedmon made the varsity squad. We were very proud when five of the Juniors acted as marshals to the Seniors in the Commence- ment Exercises. The remaining acted as ushers. By this time we were looking to the next year when we would be Seniors. We became Seniors in the fall of 1951. lt was our good fortune to have Mrs. June Hicks as our Senior advisor. By this time our class had decreased to thirty one. Class officers for the Senior year were: President, David Jacobsg Vice-President, Norma Whiteg Secretary, Fairy Lee Snyder, and Treasurer, Peggy Clawson. Again, we were represented in sports when three girls and one boy made the basketball team and seven of our boys made the football squad. We were proud of Dean Nichols when he received an award for being the most valuable player on the football squad. David Jacobs also received an award for having the best sportsmanship. This year, under the direction of Mrs. June Hicks, we presented a three-act comedy, No Bride For The Groom. We are looking forward to our trip to Washington, the Junior-Senior banquet, and last but not least, our Commencement Exercises. Now, as we leave Cooleemee High School, we realize how much knowledge and strength we have gained during our stay. lt is our supreme hope that all of you as well as the Class of '52 will remember and believe in our class motto, God helps them that help themselves. Linda Shore Class Historian

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I 7 endow wloerfafiued 1 V5-5 is iifiiif' ,al MTD David Jacobs and Peggy Clawson--- Cleta Nichols and David Jacobs--- X . .wx Navi Eunice Daniel and Bill Brooks ------ Doris Williams and Donnie Seders-- We. was --- Most Dependable - - - Best A11 Around --- --- Most Courteous --------------Wittiest Norma Ruth White and Gerald Shinn ---- ---- M ost Likely to Succeed Sue Cuthrell and Foyell Brogdon ----- ---Best Actress and Actor Virginia Gales and Delano Dedmon'--- --------- Most Dignified Doris Williams and Clifford Beck--- Dennie Creason and Jean Athey--- Nellie Kerley and Jimmy Miller-- Delano Dedmon and Ann Webb ------ Donnie Seders and Fairy Lee Snyder-0 ----------Biggest Pest -----Best Athlete -- Most Indifferent ----Most Bashful ---Most Popular