Drexel High School - Cavalcade Yearbook (Drexel, NC)

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PROPHECY The crystal ball begins to turn as the Voice of Prophecy speaks. The years race forward -- 1956 - '57 - '60 - '63 - '65 - '66. Time pauses; the prophetic voice reveals the year — 1966. The first expedition to plant a colony of earthlings on Mars is about to embark. The world waits with baited breath as the zero hour approaches when the daring group of forty-six volunteers launch out into space on this new adventure. Most of the world have the opinion that the adventurers are nothing short of maniacs and they scoff at the absurd idea of a colony oh Mars. Nevertheless, the braveclan, heedless of the jeers of the world, complete last minute preparations and board the space ship. Ah I The crystal ball becomes clear and we now recognize the adventurers. Ironic as it may seem—the entire group is none other than the Drexel High School Graduation Class of 1956. Eddie Ross, awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in the AirCorps, will pilot the expedition. His crewconsists of firstand second co-pilots. Gene Berry and Gary Cozort respectively; navigator, Ted Reece, Uncle Sam's pride and joy; air hostess, Grace Ross; mechanics, Lee Roy Epley, Jerry Berry, Howard Trumble; and Jimmy Reece to man the radar bridge. Look! The passengers are now approaching. There's Dr. Wilburn Berry, Jr., PhD., B.S., M.S., S.A.P., and veterinary, followed by his staff: three lovely nurses, AlbaBaird, DorisO'Kelly, Regina Crawley; dietician, Rheba Self; and lab technicians, Barbara Goodnight and Marie Cook. The engineers are next. Atomic Energy Engineer, David Baker; Chemical Engineer, Bobby McNeely; Electrical Engineer, Bobby Moore; andCommunications Engineer, Donald McCall. Is that h i s beloved edition of the 1956 CAVALCADE tucked under his arm? He seems rather attached to that little volume I There's Dr. Jessie Conley, geologist, and Dr. Charles Brown, botanist and zoologist. Look at all the celebrities! The world famous movie star, the It girl of ‘66, Miss Mable Bradshaw, poses for photographers with her producer, Mr. Bob Walker. Reporters now gather around Maxine Cooper, Nobel Prize Winner, noted author and editor of the World News. As cameras flash, J. Edgar's right-hand man, Claude Sitton, joins the group with his charming and efficient secretary, Linda Berry. Fabulous T. V. Producer, Ray Amos, is now arriving with two stars of the Metropolitan Opera, Marlene Baker and Van Ramsey. Andnow-- the world's champion figure skater, Shirley Deal. Next, the most expert big game hunters in the world, Billy Warlick and Rodney Woodie, andalso, renown artist, David Griffin, and designer, Geraldine D eal, who returned from Paris to make this trip. Wayne Bumgarner, Coach of the Brooklyn Dodgers, who has won the pennant for five consecutive years, approaches. It seems he receivedan anonymous letter with one-way re servations for this trip. You don't suppose that anonymous was spelled Y-A-N-K-E-E-S ??? Look I Here comes Irene Bowman, woman athlete, who just swam the English Channel. Not even on Mars will one be able to escape education because teachers, HelenCampbell, Katheleen Deal, Ann Hoover, and Professor Perre 11 Self, just boarded the ship. Then Horace Powel I, barber, and Martha Reece, beautician. Oh, yes I There's Martha Sigmon waving good-bye. She was the lucky winner of the Sudsy Soap contest. Firstprize—a trip to Mars! Well, well I Paul Lai I, travel ing salesman, carrying his suitcase of Fuller brushes. He is the forty-fifth and apparently the last to board the ship. Everything seems ready for the take off now. Butwhat's this?? The hostess looks puzzledl There were forty- six in that graduating c lass and only forty-five boarded the space ship! Who is that running toward the ship??? Why it's none other than Paul Dean. Uh-huh. Late as usual I! ! The hostess is now boarding theship. The heavy doorcloses. The anticipated zero hour has arrived. Pffffft. There they go. Bon voyage! The crystal ball is dark once more and the Voice of Prophecy is silent. To whomever it may concern! The Class Prophet left Yesterday------------------for PLUTO!

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Do You Remember, Seniors.... . . the first day of school in 1944? . . the little white bow Barbara used to always wear in her hair? . . when Maxine, complete with long curls and freckles sang The Bells of St. Mary's on stage ? . . Marie winning all of the spelling matches? . . the old saying, I'm gonna tell teacher on you ? . . when Mr. Abernethy called Mable TA . . Wilburn's knickers? . all o f our grand teachers and th . . the eighra j rade fashion show? the map I.C. that Don, Mar r elous times we had in their classes? Alba, Charles, Wilburn made in the eighth . . our elaborate eighth grade graduation? . . Addie Hylman - Jimmy Forester - Jim Osborne - Larry Pentegraph - Martha Drum - Irene Swink- Royce Stamey - Larry Scruggs - Hazel Henson - Darrell Cooper - Jean- ette Buffington - Donald Maye - J.C. Nix - Richard Cook - Pattie Hoyle - Marilyn Green - Nancy Shear in Marilyn Baker - Carrol Eakins - Brenda Mas't jgFaye Abee Dean Cook - Harvey Houser - Ethel Powell? our first day in High School ? Freshman Themes? those dilly chapel programs we gave - The Gride and Broom class' Talent HOuHV the home ec. girls' Pajama Party ? M the states and capitals? (Better not tell Mrs. Sutton if you doq (for girls only) THAT RALEIGH TRIP! I! . . when the band made a SUPERIOR in 1953? (They're still |l itl) :Brayer? l Mable won the recitatio 3w - The biology let in the State Debating Contest . the Junior Play ? . the Junior and Senior Banquet . TERM PAPERS???? . Julius Caesar and Silas Marner? . Parlez-vous Francois? . cutting classes? . annuals? . Homecoming games? THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY HAPPY MEMORIES WHICH WE HAVE ACCUMULATED DURING OUR YEARS AT DREXEL SCHOOL.

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of Drexel High School on this day of May thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty-six, believing ourselves to be of sound minds and body--do hereby revoke all former wills as null and void, and declare this to be our last will and testament. To Mr. Hal lyburton and the faculty, we bequeath our heartfeltgratitude, respect, and lovefor their interest and efforts in our behalf and also, for the inspiration we have gained by our friendly contact with them. To the County School Superintendent and to both county and local boards of education, we wi11 our unexpressible appreciation for the advantages they have provided for us. To the class of 1957, we leave our reputation as the most conniving class in school. To the members of the Junior Class, we make the following individual bequeaths: Ray Amos wills his library books, which are more interesting when read in class, to Johnny Jacumin. Alba Baird wills her cute and friendly ways to Shirley Keller. David Baker wills his dependability and title of Man's Best Friend to Steve Lowdermilk. tddie Ross wills his flirty ways and ability to get along with all of the girls to Bobby Powell. Gene Berry wills his lovefor the oppositesex to Jerry Powell. Martha Sigmon ills her chair in the office to Jane Oxford. Doris O'Kelly wills her driving-disability to Daisy Ross. Van Ramsey wills his enthusiasm for music and hh love for the D. H. S. band to Carolyn Lowman. Bobby McNeely wills his ability and experience in bluffing the teachers into thinking he is a smart student to Emily Edwards. Horace Powell wi I Is his jokes and his famous phrase, I don't bel ieve if It to Jimmy Settlemyre. Bobby Moore wills his favorite spot at the Community Center—the ping-pong tables, to Bobby Shull. Ted Reece wills his good luck with Uncle Sam to Howard Secrest. Howard Trumble wills 's hgli|h feocfyto Richard Arrowood. Marie Spake Cook wills her theory that married life and school will work to Betty Lou Carswell. Grace Ross wills her piano bench to Myrna Oxford. Perrell Self wills his basketball paints and uniform to Jackie Powell. Jimmy Reece wills his love for baseball to Henry Rhoney. Martha Reece wills her giggles and wit to Candace Berry. Donald McCall wills his convertible to anyone who owns an overcoat and an umbrella. Kathleen Deal wills her French and Shorthand books to Carelene Clark. Paul Dean wills his promptness to Betty Powell. Marlene Baker wills her know how for catching a man to Wilma Lane. Jgyiy,Berry wills his i l mufflers to a loud mouth, Jackie Lockee. Wilburn Berry wills his popularity and athletic abilities to anybody who can make the §rade. Charles Brown wills his baseball ability to Robert Helms, who says that he needs it. Helen Campbell wills her pretty black hair to Mary El len Baker. Regina Crawley wil Is her quiet ways to Jean Barber and Sue Yarbrough Geraldine Deal wiiisher love for eating Ip study hall 'fib LucilieCrowe. JeisieCenfe}' H'shis ping-pong paddle to Jimmy Walker. GaryCozart wills hi£i cozy real george Olds to FredLail drtd LeRoy Bradshaw. Ann Hoover wills her ability to always be in trouble to Marjorie Grigg. Lee Roy Epley wills his ways of working hard to get out of school work to Harold Prewitt. Barbara Goodnight wills her Royal CrawnJLio any girl thirsty for popularity. Paul Laii wills his title of Teacher's Pester to Wayne Reece. Wayne Bumgarner wills his Chevey to Ronnie Chi Idres. Linda Berry wiltsher fove for one man and one alone to Marie Watts. Billy Warlick wills his ability Ronald Singleton. Bobby Walker wills his superior performances in all sports to Harold Ledford. Shirley Deal wil Is her skatilpabil ity to Harold Bailey Irene Bowman wi Usher enthusiasm and abi I ity in basketbal I to Charlotte Reece. Claude Sitton wills his knowledge of chemistry, sports, and anything else to John Baker. David Griffin wills his hell-driving to Gary Barber. Rheba Self wills her interest irfhome economics to Annie Mae Rockett. Quote—Maxine Cooper, I would will a piece of thy mind to Jeanne Fleming if I had it to spare—but due to conditions beyond my control, I shal I simply wish her lots of luck for I feel sure she can make th e AVs by herself. Mable Bradshaw wills her ability to belong to all of the school clubs and to do a million and one things to anyone who can keep up with the HECTIC pace. We hereby appoint Mrs.Faye Russel], our classadvisor, as sole executrix of this, our last will and testament. CLASS TESTATOR BLONDIE WITNESSES: RAGS STRINGS KEY WEST JERK(JUNIOR MEMBER)