Drexel High School - Cavalcade Yearbook (Drexel, NC)

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Urn VALEDICTORIAN JJu a I fjhfetch ler SALUTATORI AN l am on a CL, CLRSS FLOUUER COLORS mono We have ever held it a maxim, never to do through another what it was possible for us to do.” 15

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The Senior Class of 1946 have won many honors in debating, public speaking and athletics. The Seniors are also studious at times. Verified Data of individual members: Merritt finally got her. Harry and Hugh are brothers. Betty Sue and Virginia have good busi- ness heads (together). Dobb Lambert has finally admitted that he is crazy—but happy. Amaryllis and Keith aren’t under- weight—it is merely an optical illusion. Billy Camp really does talk—(some- times) . Ramona Cloer isn’t too fond of Con- nelly Springs, etc., etc. It isn’t the school that Maynard objects to; it’s the principle of the thing. Imogene Camp never blushes. Jimmy Yoder never stays in Drexel after dark—so Betty Sue says. Lloyd Baird’s thoughts about Valdese cannot be printed, but OH! the girls therein. Charles Bailey’s doesn't actually wave his hair. It grewed that way. Nana finally got him. Herbert Griffin’s one vice is studying. or T]ot! Martha is allowed to stay up after 9 o’clock—only when Gerald calls. Mr. Lloyd (Don’t Know) Rector, Esq.! Max McNeely’s English ability sur- prises everyone, including himself. Mildred, Elizabeth, and Ruby don’t really live together. Average age of our class is 17 and the average Grade is---------. Doodie (Prince) doed it. Homer Cline no longer has a residence on High Peak. Paul Buff has fulfilled his life long ambition to drive a school bus. Flash — Ralph Powell dated Frances Williams. Betty Lou and Carolyn are bashful in public but Hubba! Hubba! Betty Jean Abernathy is a good excuse for an orator. Milford Williams made an A on con- duct. Peggy and Theresa must love school; they walk every morning. Robert Baird doesn’t live in Morgan- ton; just friendly visits eight nights a week. Statisticians Bob and Dobb 14

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Jad Witt and 'dJe tament We, the class of 1947, having attained our goal of seniors, leaving behind the trials and tribulations of the thorny paths and rocky roads of knowledge, and be- lieving ourselves to be sane in mind, and sound in body, do hereby will and be- queath our worldly possessions and all the duties that go therewith to our deserving heirs. To Mr. Hallyburton and the faculty, we bequeath our heartfelt appreciation for their untiring efforts in our behalf, and also the inspiration we have gained by our friendly contact with them. To the County Superintendent and to both county and local boards of education, we will our inexpressible gratitude for the advantages they have provided for us during our twelve years in school. To the class of 1948, we leave our rep- utation as the noisest class in school. To the members of the junior Class we make the following individual bequeaths: Betty Jean Abernathy wills her knowl- edge of big words to Evelyn Howie and Colleen Cooper. Lloyd Rector wills his oratorical ability to Rondall Mull. Farrell Lambert leaves his experience in bluffing the teachers into thinking he is a smart boy to Bill McCall. Harry Fletcher bequeaths his love for the fairer sex to Jack Miller. Virginia Baker and Betty Sue Berry leave their job as Business Manager for the annual to any one who would want it. To aid in the task 2 pairs of stout walking shoes, OODLES of patience and, when that fails—as it surely will—two dozen aspirin. Ralph Powell wills to Bob Maye his ability to tease and pester. Elizabeth Reece leaves her quiet and retiring manner to Bonnie Baker. Herbert Griffin and Hugh Fletcher be- queath their mental ability to George Hipps. Nana Baker leaves her knowledge in knowing HOW TO GET A MAN— AND KEEP HIM—to her sister, Thera. Martha Matthews and Frances Wil- liams will their neatness to Mary Elvia Reece and Jean Poteat. Lloyd Baird and Jimmy Yoder leave their ability to raise a racket to Jack Po- teat and Hubert Powell to keep Mrs. Rus- sell from becoming lonely. (What Lloyd and Jimmy can spare is plenty.) Ramona Cloer bequeaths to Juanita Bowman her secret in knowing how to get the boys. Betty Lou Hollifield wills Juanita Watts and Josephine Bass her vitamin pills. Robert Baird leaves his commanding manner to Tommy Lane. Amaryllis Ramsey bequeaths her musi- cal talent to Doris Buff. Theresa McAllister and Peggy Berry will their smiles and pleasant disposi- tions to Romilda Baker and Margie Cline. Homer Cline wills his red shirt to Phil- bert Hallman and Herbert Williams, trusting they will take turns about in wearing it. Maynard Reece leaves his dry wit and 16