Dunbar High School - Tiger / Bar Yearbook (East Spencer, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1950 volume:

FOREWORD We, the class of I9U9-I990 are presenting Dunbar s first annual We are looking backward at the four wonderful years at Dunbar, recording our achievement, work and interest We are grateful to parents, faculty, students and ad¬ vertisers for the co-operation given this publication To the Graduating Class of 1990 in the name of the Dunbarian s staff, we bid you happiness, success, and a brill ant future •The Bditoi ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Danbarlan Staff wishes to acknowledge with keen appreciation the cooperation and services of all persons and groups who have given so freely their tine to make this Yearbook a reality We are grateful to the Patrons whose names appear below: Mr Albert Abernathy Mr and Mrs M V Bailey Mr Fraizer Baiter Mr Samuel Brown Mr and Mrs Edward Byers Mrs Frances Chambers Mr and Mrs Eddie Coleman Mrs Bessie Craige Mr Robert Crowley Mr Joftn Cupp Miss Juanita Cureton Mr John Cureton Mrs Ruby Cureton Mr and Mrs Artis Davis Mr and Mrs Hubert Denton Mr Thad Dixon Mrs. Zelma Draine Mr and Mrs Stacy Ellis Mr Annie Fox Mr and Mrs Jack Frost Mr and Mrs C N Gilliam Mrs Myrtle Gibson Mr and Mrs John Gaines Mr Mary E Gaines Mr and Mrs James Graves Mr C. H. Hawkines Mrs Mary Hawkins Mr James Heath Mrs Jessie Heath Mrs Elizabeth Henderson Mr Joe Holmes Mrs Mary Holmes Miss Annie Hoover Miss Julia Jeter Mr and Mrs Riillip Jet hr Mr and Mrs C J Jlmmerson Dr and Mrs L C Jones Miss Minnie Kelly Ifers Veola Eelly Mr and Mrs Eddie Lawrence Mr Willie Mack Mr£ Isonia Massey Mr and Mrs 1 H Sichols Miss Bernice Barker Mr Walter Barker Mr v Charlie Patterson Mrs Della Poe Mrs Winifred Poe Mrs M K Hiiffer Mrs Bertha Roberson Mr and Mrs 0. W Rtlstin Mr and Mrs Jessie Shelton Mr and Mrs F. S. Slate Mr and Mrs Jessie Slate Miss Bernice Smith Miss Mary D Smith Mr and Mrs M B Smith Mr William Snith Miss Willie Mae Smith Mr and Mrs Jessie Shelton Mr and Mrs Fred Speas Mr and Mrs Milo Steward Mrs Loraine Strawder Mr and Mrs Willie Thcmason Mr and Mrs Earnest Tillaman Mr Robert Washington Mrs Annie Wilson Mr and Mrs Elmore Wilson Mr Johnnie Wilson Mr and Mrs Iawrence Witherspoon Mr and Mrs S C Witherspoon DEDICATION In recognition of his personal interest in our welfare and happiness and his faithfulness end loyalty, we feel that without the benefit and influence of such a character, a story of our years at Dunbar would not be complete. With the deepest feeling of admiration, we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty dedicate the first edition of the Dun — barian to our principal, Mr R, E, Dalton FACULTY Language MRS. P. D. DUNSTON - - W LIBRARIAN MRS. M. A. DALTON Physical Education MR. H. L. KOONTZ JQtfKrtflU Home Economics MRS. R. N. GORDON MRS. N. R. MITCHELL MRS. J. B. KELLEY ANNUAL STAFF GUSSIE BROWN - EDITOR TBCMAS MASSEY - -BUSINESS MANAGER ADVISCR - MRS. J. B. KELLEY RUTH GILLIAM - SECRETARY ANNUAL STAFF FRE3BSAN REPORTER |; I JEWELL WITHERSPOON MARVA BAILEI ANNIE VjOODS — - JUNIOR REPORTER BETTI KELLI - SPORTS EDITOR BETTI GAINES -SOPHCtfORE REiORTxR •SENIOR REPORTER SENIORS Gussie Broun Nickname : Red Ambition : Nurse John Weseley Chambers Nicknames Slicky Ambitions Singer Alberta Coloun Nicknaaes Ktnble” Ambitions Nurse SENIORS Hannah Bell Cureton Ni ckname : Greatful Ambition: Nurse Doris Douglas Nickname: Stuff” Ambition : Beautician Sally Anne EUis Nickname : Slender Ambition: Nurse William Eddleman Nickname: lllser Ambition: Minister SENIORS Priscilla Hawkins nicknames ‘Talkative” Ambitions Stenographer Roth (HI Has Nickname : Ch1.uk11 Ambition: Social Worker Gertrude Ferguson Nicknames “Wiggle Ambitions Teacher If Ferry Forney Nxoknatne : Greecty’ Ambition: Auto Mechanic SENIORS Helen Henley Nickname s Shy ■ Ambition i Stenographer Janetta Jeter Nicknaae: ■Bashful Mbit ion: Stenographer Vera Jeter Nickname : Quiet Ambitions Stenographer SENIORS Annie Lois Kelly Hieknaaex Heath Ambition: Dance Director Frances Oelesbr HUksaaet Strutter Ambition librarian Betty Kelly Nlcknaees Salles Jtaabition : Horse Thaaas Massey Hicknaae: SLu y Ambition x Teacher SENIORS Nesbit Chuim Rudisill Nickname : Pop Ambition: Auto Mechanic I Alberta Staith Nickname: ,,Dol e Ambition: Beautician SENIORS Milo Steward Nickname: Tfyes Ambition: Mortician Jewel Witherspoon Nickname: Noisey Ambition: Music Instructor (Class President ) JUNIOR CLASS We the Junior Glass believe that by striving and preparing otu - selves our chance mil cane We -will accept the responsibility left us by the Senior Glass and premise to hold high 11 The Torch 11 Glass officers are: President - - No Hie Davis Jice President - Nora Jeter Secretary to Treasurer -Prances Bailey Class Advisor - Mrs P.D Dunston The olags is composed of thirty members $ thirteen boys and sevenr- teen girls i ■; . 1 v . . j� :v : Vw SOPHOMORE CLASS The members of the Sophomore Class are accepting the challenge set for them by the graduates We know that it will take co-operation, determination and leadership to meet the challenge We shall keep this in mind as we ascend toward our goal THE CLASS OFFICERS ARE: President - - Vice-President - Secretary - Assistant Secretary Advisor - - - - Roland Staton - John Kennedy - — Essie Woodward - Donald Staton Mrs N« S. Mitchell . . +� . 1 - FRESHMEN The Freshman Class of 50 is proud of the accomplishments, loyaluy oo-operation and friendly spirit which characterizes: the class, ihe enrollment is 3 3j consisting of 2$ boys and 28 girls THE CLASS OFFICERS ARE: President - - — - - — George Stoner Vice-President - Calvin Brannon Secretary - — Margaret Nichols Assistant Secretary - - - - Ruby Brown Treasurer - Marva Bailey Reporter - Clarkie Gray Advisor - - Mr. H.L. Koontz The girls1 basketball team started the season -with tremendous excitement, and played sensational games throughout the season • They played seventeen games; iron nine, lost five and tied three. At the tournament held in Kannapolis, they irere the CHAMPIONS for and 5 0 This is the first time since 1936 that the team received such an honor Their most able and excellent coach, Mr H L« Koontz was somewhat elated with the way the girls played Our hppes are high for a better and experienced team for $0 and !£I. NAME NIMBER POSITION Ruby Dalton 30 Forward Jewell Witherspoon 36 Guard Nona Bolt ho Forward Eloise Parker 31 Forward Annie Kelly 32 Forward Ethel Robinson 38 Guard Marlene Gill 39 Guard Carolyn Kinard 33 Guard Doris Garrison UI Forward Prances Bailey 3h Forward Vera Brannon Betty nelly U Forward Guard Mr H L. Koontz - - Coach BASKETBALL TEAM The squad went out Strictly for Business starting the year •with much excitement This squad is one of the cleanest, great¬ est and most outstanding team in the history of Dunbar High School They eon eleven games out of seventeen, and won the CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE of the Salisbury Center District Tournament of U9 and !50. NAME NIMBER POSITION Isiah Tucker 25 Guard J Vance Wiley 53 Forward Nollie Davis 50 Forward James Barber 56 Guard Thomas Holmes 52 Forward Mr n L Koontz — - - - - Coach Calvin Brannon 5U Forward John Fer Calvin Brannon 5ii Forward Milo Steward 58 Forward Donald Staton 55 Guard John Ferguson 51 Forward John Kennedy 59 Guard Not shown: Henery Blair Jr who proved himself a wor _ thy player for the season n 1 79 iss (jnboT Centers MI3S DUNBAR — Prances Oglesby Others standing: ThfmAg Massey, Theodore Sifford, Selena Ellis, Ruby 3rovm, Annie Ruth 3nith, Principal R E Dalton, Arthur Sknith, and Billie Ellis t I N. H. A. The N. H. A. Chapter of the Dunbar High School is composed of fifty members. The purposes of the club are: First, To promote individual growth by developing physical, social and moral qualities; Second, To 1 promote better home living; Third, To provide wholesome recreational activities; Fourth, To act as a unit for giving services to the school community, state, nation and world. The flower is the red rose. The motto is Better Homes for a Better Nation.” The dub colors are navy blue and white. During the school year U9 and !5 0, the N. H. A. Chapter sponsored many activities. We have had a most enjoyable year and have enjoyed vrorldLng -v ith our advisor. THE CLUB OFFICERS ARE: President - - - - - . Bnily Crai Vice President . . - . — . Frances Bailey Secretary — - - — - Essie Woodward Assisant Secretary - Annie Snith Treasurer - - - - - - Beulah Hawkins Reporter - - Marlene Gill Chanlain - - - Jewell With :: . jpoon Club Mother - mrs. Lucxiie Witherspoon Advisor - — Mrs. R. N. Gordon Miss N.H.A Jewel Witherspoon 4-H OFFICERS NORA JETER PRESIDED NANCY FINCH CHAIRMAN of PROGRAM COMMITTEE DONALD STATON PRESIDENT ANNIE LOIS KELLY SECRETARY PEGGY DAVIS TREASURER R F. A. First row: James Barbour, Henry Hawkins, Willie Mobley, George Staith, Donald Staton, Virgie Williams, Robert Corpening, Glen Kinnard, Donald Smith, James Snowden, and Clarence Forney Second row: Fred Smith, George Stoner, Archie Faggart, Fred Tucker, Albert Massey, George Bolar, Oscar Parker, Robert Dalton Jr James Hailey, Lawson Provoid, ‘and. Theodore Sifford. Third row: Herbert Robinson, Jerry Tucker, John Graham, Clyde Henderson, Arthur Smith, Walter Lawton, George Robinson, and Mitchell Rudisill Not shown: Nollie Davis, Roland Staton, laws on Garrison, Thomas Holmes j and George Sullivan. President - Secretary - Treasurer - Historian - - Reporter - Song Leader - Parliamentarian - Advisor - - — - - Donald Staton - James Barbour - Roland Staton - Fred Smith Robert Dalton Jr - Mitchell Rudisill - Lawson Garrison - Mr. E. F. Simons | THE HERALD STAFF The Dunbar Herald is published monthly by the members of the Junior Class. News is contributed by the entire school The paper serves as a li nk between the departments on the school and as an instrument of goodwill in the community and school Staffs 3nily Craig - Robbie Graham - Anderson ledger - - Nora Jeter Prances Bailey Nollie Davis Mrs Pbmilla Duns ton — — -Editor-in-chief - Proof Reader - Art Editor Associate Editors — — — Advisor DRAMATICS CLUB The Ordrafor Club is the name adopted by the dramatic club to show interest in three fields: nOr for Oratory, Era” for Drama and For for Forum. First row: finily Craige, Ruth Gilliam, Frances Oglesby, Doris Douglas, Nancy Moore, Theola Heilig, Robbie Graham Second row: Thcmas Massey, Mitchell Rudisill, John Graham and Fred Tucker Not shown: Roland Staton, Frances Bailey, Annie Kelly, Betty Kelly, Vera Jeter, Nora Jeter, Donald Staton, Archie Faggart and Albert Massey President - - Donald Staton Secretary - — Frances Bailey Treasurer - Roland Staton Advisor — - Mrs P D Dunston NOI3ll: KI:l§|:Y FUNERAL HOME SALISBURY, N. C. join KELSEa m utual burial associate PS)MB - OFFICE - H6I -3930 n£ttl BEVERAGE COITlPAny BOTTLERS Of IU:.C€Lf Nl: HI H aH- ¥ -P l( SOUTH MAIN EXTENSION TELEPHONE Ubl SALISBURY, N. C. Southern FLadto Service o I bc, hju c(£, ( o txS Gyrz c a ruJ dlVaAroUe efcc, Phone 16 •Spencer, A orfh Caro I i na r : i J T I - - TLinnti zr'7n a w% EAST SPENCER More MOTOR COMPANY GET TO IH SPORTSWEAR AT ZDiCEHttAN'S no N. 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