Coon High School - Cocoon Yearbook (Wilson, NC)

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HISTORY GF THE CLASS OF 1944 In the fall of 1938 a group of eager students appeared at Charles L. Coon High School. We were as pebbles dropped into an ocean of a broader education- the circle of knowledge ever growing and ever widening into spheres of greater influence. As the first ripple flowed from the tiny center, we found ourselves enterf ing the seventh grade. At this time we were unpolished pebbles with many rugged edges to be smoothed: consequently we found ourselves making many mistakes as we tried to adjust ourselves to the new environment. But time passed quickly and soon brought another ripple to our view. This one, slightly larger than the first, carried us over to the eighth grade. As Mr. S. Cn. Chappell had become Superintendent of City Schools, his oflice of principal was taken over by Mr. Zeb B. Vance. During this year the twelfth grade was added to the curriculum. Examinations became a part of our regular school program, and a course in physical education further enriched our cur- riculum. Thus the second ripple expanded into the third. ln the fall of 1940 we became full-fledged freshmen. This year found us under the capable supervision of Mr. J. M. Hough. A new club, the Honor Citizenship Club, was organized to which honorary members were elected by each home room. The Junior Carnival came into being during this year and proved to be a great success. Still growing, the fourth wave of knowledge came, leading us into the tenth grade. The fall of 1941 found us completely overjoyed as the school annual lfor the Hrst time in twelve yearsj was sent to the press. Again the carnival was given. this time to help supply the necessary money for the publication of the COCOON. During this year, some of the girls of the class assisted in the program for the Junior-Senior Prom. In December of 1941 the student body heard with sorrow the news of Pearl Harbor. After the declaration of war we saw many of our friends, both students and faculty members, enter the armed services. By aiding the Red Cross and the defense programs, we tried to do our bit. The next of the ever-widening circles carried us into our Junior year. Some new adjustments were made in the curriculum in order that we might be better prepared to carry on our work during war time. The Victory Corps was one of the new oganizations which received the enthusiastic support of the students. The students assisted in the scrap and tin can drives of the city. We were very proud that year when our school was the leader for the entire state in buying War Bonds and Stamps for the purchase of army jeeps. Twenty-four jeeps were purchased to do their share in the protection of our country. During the year we selected our class officers and planned the fourth annual carnival. We donated to the Red Cross the money which we made at the carnival. Also. we sponsored the Junior-Senior Prom in the school gymnasium. Gradually the ripple of the Junior year faded from view, and finally another and a broader ripple brought us to our Senior year. We enjoyed our title of DigniHed Seniors. As the year advanced, many activities claimed our atten- tion. The Junior Carnival was sponsored and ruled over by Miss Merry Christmas. As seniors, we entered into all the Bond Drives and defense pro- grams. As the days passed, many of our boys continued to enter the armed services of our country. Thus the circle grew and widened into spheres of greater influence. Though the last ripple of our high school career is in sight, its joys can never fade from our memories. Authors: ALBERTA MERCER. LAURADELL DAVIS. JACK SMITH. Page Twenty-three

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