Dillard High School - Dillardites Yearbook (Goldsboro, NC)

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' i . ,Sift Then we did not realize the good being done for us but now we see it all. You have done your part in helping us reach this goal. We are about to march for the last time down the aile that will lead us on to the duty that is calling us afar. To the teachers of the school system we thank you, for we know that you were willing to give us any advice necessary. . . Again we thank you all. Graduation day is the saddest day for seniors, yet it is the happiest. 'Teachers and principal of Dillard High School we have not words to express our appreciation to you. As in the word of Ibid, That which we acquire w1th.the most difficulty we retain longest. ,l,,i.,1l,l..i11- The History of the Class By MILDRED SPENCER On the 17th of September 1933, I met over a hundred classmates at Union Stat- -' ion, tickets in hand, all ready to board the trains for freshmanland. The train arriv- ingon time, all members were seen hustling toward the empty seats laughing and shouting with glee with the thoughts of their journey. Thus 140 first entered this liglass of distinction. Prior to the dates no member ever held such a position of importance. In spite of the mockerv and scorn we received from the other classes of the school on board this train with us, we joined together in an earnest persistent effort to keep our own seats and reach success. ' Well do we, members of that strange rough and tiresome railroad journey remember one passenger, one clad in chapel, a member of the faculty, whose flowing hair told one to be aware of the love! We passengers feared Miss Hatcher for her name it was, although we feared Miss Gray the more, another strong passenger, who persisted in our history class having unity. We soon won the respect and honor of our fellow travelers by being the first class to support the Declamatory Contest. X Buttglad were the hearts of the passengers when our Conductor Mr. Brown camel through the car shouting Vacation Station off we piled to join friends and parentsf elsewhere for 4 whole carefree months. . .A Mm- . The next year as sophomores we boarded the train. But this year we were allowed to take the empty seats of the third class car instead of those of the fourth. This year another honor was bestowed upon our faithful class for winning the banner attendance, six months out of eight. Since our class was divided into two divis ions' Edmund Gordon and Johnie Belle Spencer served as president. We did not have many things to participate in, nothing but that history class under Miss Gray that was enough for us. We grew along slowly waiting for our next year to come knowing that we would be jolly juniors, Miss Boney and Mr. Pickett slowly driving on with us. g The fall of 1935 found us again on board the train all fresh and bright from our three months rest, this year another honor was bestowed upon our faithful band Miss Frances Oakley took part in the finals of the triangular Debates. We were jolly juniors now but our class had dropped to the number of about ninety. The officers were as follows: President ................. .... Harold Tate, Secretary .............. ...... L aura Holt Asst. Secretary .....,., ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,., I d 3, Wgrrellg 'Treasurer - ................................................................................. ...... E dmund Gordon This year we entertained the seniors at the Junior and Senior Prom.. Ourg entertainment was in the form of a ship which sailed at eight o'clock sharp, with every one onboard with our president as captain. 1 v 'fi'We alsosponsored the Junior Play, entitled Nobody's Darling . There were a number of Juniors who participated in the Junior Oratorical Contest, they were Alice Oakley, Naomi Carter, Inez Davis, Annie Lee Moore, Gloria Bostic, Albert

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Alice Oakly won first prize and Albert Pearsal won second. Elizabeth Arrington won the Popularity Contest and a trip to Washington, D. C. Then it was that our few faithful passengers realized that our last Vacation was nearer. This was the strangest vacation ever. Cn September 5th the passengers were more than anxious to board the train the last time. This time in the first class car. This yearfour class was combined, the first thing that looked us in the face was those History Exams by Mr. Brown. Vie won many honors this year, first our candidate in the Miss Dillard Contest was crowned Miss Dillard. We had the highest percentage in the Parents Teacher's meeting. XlValter Undrewood, Edmund Gordon, and Luther Galloway are the only stud- ents that Mr. Brown will allow to use the Memographing Machine. This year our senior play was given entitled New Fires . During our Senior year the triangular debate was held which was composed of 4 Seniors and Juniors. The Seniors were: Laura Holt, Albert Pearsall. Ida Viforrells, and James Williams. The debate was held in Raleigh, N. C., and Wilmington, N. C. 'The Dramatic Club under the directions of Miss Rosa Grav presented Nat Turner with James Williams having the Leading role. The play was given in Rocky Mount, where Dillard Hi School Dramatic Club won second place. The majority of the Glee Culb members are seniors with Essie Edwards and. Frances Oakley. James Williams, Oscar Wooten having leading parts. At this time there are seventy six passengers in number, the same people serving as officers, Misses Boney and Riggsbee our conductors. Yet we leave to those dear passengers following in our footsteps to take our empty seats the thought, that there is no more joy in taking a journey to senior land. even though sweat may be spent. and toes stubbed, in going from the fourth class car to the first class than in aimlessly catching our feet under the wheel that leads to failure. r Who's Who In The Senior Class By LAURA HOLT J Aldridge, Joseph-- Joe -Treasurer of Senior Class '37, Debating Club '36, Junior Play, Honor Student. Arrington, Mary Elizabeth - Pee Wee - Junior Glee Club '35, Shake' spearean Play '36, Member of staff '36-'37, Junior Play '36, Debating Club '37, Winner of Popularity Contest '36, Honor Student. Banks, Jessie- Jes - Senior Play '37, Dramatic Club '37, Student Coun- eil Bass, Mozella Arcanie- Bass -'34 G Cleff Club, Science Club, Science Club ,'35, Glee Club '35, Vocational Guidance C'lub'37. Bostic, Gloria -- Sth grade Declama- tory Contest, Junior Glee Club '35, Junior Play '36, -Junior Oratorical Gon- test '36, Glee Club '35-36-37, Staff mem- ber '36-37. A - 'Bryant, Nordissa - Dee - Glee Club '34, Journalism Club '37. Carter, Hazel Naomi- Nas - Sth grade ,Declamatory Contest, Dudley, 'I C lst prize Glee Club-Debating . Y :fn . ' :fix - ' ft b' - A 1' ' ' . L r Club '37, Junior Oratorical Contest '35, Shakespearean Play '36. Cobb, Roberta- Berta -Girl's Re- serve Club '36, Girl Scouts '37s .L Coley, Nannie Louise - 'Nan --G Clef Club '34, Science Club '35, Glee Club '35, Dramatic Club '37. Davis, Eva- Eve -Political Club '36, Girl Scouts '37. Davis, Inez- Nez -lst year Chad- bourn High School, 2nd year Laurin- burs II1Sfill11'CG, 3rd year Dillard High SC13001, Library Club '36, Junior Ora- torical Contest, Catering Club, Sug- gested Class Motto. Edwards, Essie - G Cleff Club '34, Glee Club '36-37, Cheer Leader '37. -,J Exu m, Elizabeth - Eliz -Operetta i '34, President of Sophomore Class '35, Miss Dillard '36, Dramatic Play '36. Faison, Pattie Shepard - Shep -- Science Club '35, Homemaking Club '37, Senior Play '36, Catering Club '37, Honor Student. 4 Galloway, Luther- Bear -Football I fl-5. 49 1 A-4 l 2 1 l, I 2