Durham High School - Messenger Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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at it at ist at it at it alle at at 545 at at get RAYMOND CARTER uRAY7r Happy ani I, and from care I'n1 free. Age: 18: Weight: 138: Height: 5' 92 Anibition: Lawyer. ActzTz'itie.r: President Commercial Club 4: Messenger 4: Dramatic Club 4. is one who believes that a good time is one of the chief aims of life. He would like to study-if he just had time. Howeve.r Ray is ready, willing and capable, providing one is able to get him away from the ladies. To his other accomplishments Raymond adds that of being an excellent toastmaster, Cwhich was amply proven at the Commercial Club banquetj 4tRay,v1 AlAMIE CHAMBERS sCoUT MAMn2 True and sincere, loyal and kind, Anotlzvr just like lier, yon'll never find. Age: 16: Weight: 138: Height: 5' ZW Anzlnfian: To be a teacher. Actz'r'1'ties: Southgate Literary Society 4, Critic 4: Science Club 4: Girls' Club 4: Athletic Association 4. Warsaw sent us Mamie for only a year. Witli her short, brisk steps and her lovable disposition, she has made 21 most favorable and lasting impression on the student body. Mamie is very optimistic. She has proved to us that She is a studious, diligent worker. VVESLEY CHEEK Thy fizirfoxe firm is eqnal to tlze deed. Age: 16: Weight: 152: Height: S' 8 An1bz't1'on : To be a Lord Kelvin. Acti1'z'fies.' Julian S. Carr Literary Society 4: Athletic Association 4: President Ses- sion Room 6A1, 4. The big voice, heavy- step and huge frame of Wesley would lead you. to think he was a second gentleman Gene but he is the mildest mannered man at Central High. East Durham can well be proud of this lad who can and does willingly whenever called upon, FRANCEs Cooke FANNIE Always generous, always true. Age: 18: Vtleight: 100: Height: 5' 2 Anzlzition: To be a private secretary. Acti'r'itie5: Southgate Literary Society 3, 4: Chairman of Social Committee 4: Program Committee 4: Dramatic Club 3, -I: Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Commercial Club Z, 3, 4: Coroso Players 4. Frances is a dainty, little blonde who has a quiet charm which draws others to her. She is a good pal. Thoikgh born a Cooke she prefers to broil under the sun of lg business than in her own kitchen. We hope she gets her wish. JOHN Coma JoHNNua The man that hails yon 'witlz a smile .-ind always goes the second mile. Age: 18: Weight: 140: Height: 5' SM AlI1l7lfl.0l1,' To be Supreme Court Judge of North Caro- lina. Aetz'z'itiex.' Blackwell Literary Society 1: Science Club 2: Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4: Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4. John's rippling waves and bright smile has caught many an eye but his frank, gentle manner and big heart have won as many friends. He is a handy fellow and can lit in anywhere. He rarely has time to spend an evening off duty for he loves to mediate, on deep sub- jects. AlATT1E Cousins 'TATTIE MoL's1Ns For men may come and men may go, But I go an forez'er. Age: 17: Weight: 110: Height: 5' SM f'll1Il2lfl'0ll.' To be a nurse. Actiz'ities.' Blue Triangle 1, 2, 3: Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 1, Z: Lila Brogden Literary Society 4: Coroso Players 3, 4: Hi-Rocket 45 Messenger 4: Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Commercial Club 2, 3, 4: Secretary 6A1. Her heart is as big as 'her lingers are quick, and her words, like her energy. are limitless. Her blue eyes snap in defense of the weak or in support of the right and she is intensely loyal. When down to work she has the ease, industry and control so necessary for success. EIGHTEEN

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it HL'BERT ATXYATER An honest nzan'.v the noblest work of God. Age: 18: VVeight: 139, Height: 5' 6 Ambition: To graduate from Central High: Acfhities: Iulian S. Carr Literary Society 4: Vice-President 4: Ath- letic Association 3, 4: Baseball 3, 4: Monogram Club 3, 43 Commercial Club 3, 4. . He plays baseball but fortunately likes to study and can hold his own in a crisis. He has poise and force and perseveres with a task until it is tmishecl to the best of his ability. His sincerity and helpful attitude are commenda- ble. RosA NIAY BROADWELL HROSIEH Quiet, gentle, sedate, and calm A girl zvlzo can ufeatlzcr every storm. Age: 18: Weight: 100: Height: 5' 3 Ambition: To be a successful business woman. .f1lctz':'1'livx.' Commercial Club 2, 3, -lg Hi-Rocket 3, 4: Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 3: Chaplain Girls' Club 1, 2. 3, 4: Ath- letic Association 4: Coroso Players -lg Messenger Staff 4: Secretary and Treasurer 6A1. Rosa May is a girl on whom one may depend always. One feels a new meaning to the old bit of philosophy that A friend in need is a friend indeed. if she has known what Rosa means by friend. She is a real business girl, alert, capable, willing, DE1NIETRIL7S LEONARD BooNE, JR. D, L. A I dare to do all that bz'Com.c's a man. Age: 16: Weight: 152: Height: 6' 1 Amb1'tio1z.' To revolutionize science. .-1ctit'itic.v.' Blackwell Literary Society 1, 2, 3, -4, Treasurer 3, President -lg Ath' letic Association 1, Z, 3, 4: Hi-Y Club 3, -lg Hi-Rocket Staff 3, 4, Business Manager 4: Messenger Staff 4, Editor- in-Chiefg Vice-President, Senior Class. When you want to put things through get D. L. on the job and watch the sparks. His frown is an indication of a short circuit and trouble ahead. A promise is to him sacred and any responsibility is carried with credit. He can clip the wings of a dollar and has made each double its worth as business manager of the Hi-Rocket. MARGARET BURTON Wllodesty is her chief rlzarmf' Age: 17: Weight: 109g Height: 5' 6 Ambition: To teach English. Aetz'1'z'tics: Girls' Club 4. Margaret has that unusual combination of dark brown hair, fair complexion and blue eyes which we all envy. She came to us for the first time this year. However, she fell in line so quickly we didn't even think of her as being new. Although not many of us know about it, sin-ce Margaret is so modest, she is unusually talented in music. EDGAR CARPENTER It V7 ED' The force of his own merit makes his way. Age: 18: Weight: 167: Height: 6' 1 A11zbitz'o11: To be a chemist. Artiz'itie.t: Athletic Associ- ation 1, 2, 3, -lg Science Club -lg Iulian S. Farr Literary Society: Football 4. Ed doesn't reveal himself completely at tirst ac- quaintance, but one likes him more, the better one gets to know him. There are many in school who do not spend their time attracting attention and trying to get in line for honors, but who, nevertheless, are excelling in the most important tasks. Such a man is Edgar. HELEN BYRD MSHORTYH A big heart in a small body. Age: 163 Weight: 98: Height: 4' 11 Ambition: A good, efficient Secretary. Actz'1'it1'es.' Com- mercial Club 3, 4:.Dran1atic Club 4: Girls' Club 3, 4: Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 4: Blue Triangle 4: Coroso Players- 4. Helen is a tiny Byrd but she has strong wings. In two years she has passed far by her start in Central High and is destined to arrive because she has a standard and dares maintain it. Even though Shorty is rather quiet and gmodest, she has lalstrong sense of humor. Business is waiting for her ambition, ability and skill. Q ...X WQEQE . Ii . 1 . I . A l 9 i 1-'t Q ,i r i E 1 ,f M.: W.. :..' , 1 --any me W4 fig .Tw X w A. SEVENTEEN

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at its as is at at at at at at .- 71 BASIL CONDON Lv . 1... -'Q 1 RoozY 1 ,ZZ 'Ti: the mind that makes the body rich. it Age: 18: Weight: 138: Height: 5' 9 Alznhition: To graduate from Durham High School. Activi- Iitxr: Hi-Rocket 3, 4: Literary Society, Walter Hines Page 4: Edison Science Club 4: Commercial Club 3. Basil is very reserved, but most loquacious when Mary Lucy Green or Rebecca Piatt stand by to applaud his clever turns of speech. He builds air castles when not lecturing to the. Hi-Rocket Staff. Planning programs for the Page Society is his long suit. VIRGINIA DALTON UTOOTSIEH Golden-crozwied with face ,ro fair, .-l 1711-Illi5fL'l'l'HQ angel, yes, l7l Hf'!U'U.U Age: 17: Weight: 109: Height: 5' 3 ,-lmlritianx To be a nurse. ActLt'1'!ie.r: Lila Brogden Liter- ary Society 3, 4: Marshall 4: Girls' Club 3, 4: Dramatic Club 4: Glee Club 2, 3: Basketball 1, l, 3, 4. Lovely yellow hair, laughing blue eyes, a skin you love to touch -that's Virginia. She has a sparkling, sunny nature. Not only do we love her for her charm but for 'her thoughtful consideration of others. WILLIAM PATRICK FARTHING, JR. HBILLN And the elements so mired in lzim That nature might stand up to all the world And say 'This was a man 1' Age: 16: Weight: 130: Height: 5' 6 21111111-tl-lIll.' Lawyer. Acti:'ities: Blackwell Society 1, 2, 3, 4, Marshall 1, Chaplain 2, Secretary 3, President 4: Ath- letic Association 1. 2, 3, 4: Gym team 3: Football squad 3: Debating team 3: Declaiming 1, 2, 4: Hi-Rocket 2, 3, 4, Editor-inrchief 4: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, President 4. Bill is a born leader and may represent Tarheelia in Congress. He has a winning contagious smile and a reputation for tact, courtesy and fair play. His life is an expression of high ideals. BLANNIE MAE DAvIs MBABY RUTH Of nzannerx gcntlc and affections mild. Age: 18: Weight: 103: Height: 5' -l An1b1'tI'an: To be a successful business woman. At'tiz'z'tie.r.' Lila Brogden Literary Society 4: Girls' Club 1, Z, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 4:4 Commercial Club Z, 3, 4: Basketball Z, 4. Blanme is quiet and unassuming, but she is a hard worker. A true friend, a good sport, and a willing worker is this athlete, who made the Girls' Varsity in basketball, and won a coveted letter. VANCE GRIIFFIN PVith gentle yet jvreiailirzg farce, Intent nfvon his destzlzcd course. Age: 18: Weight: 135: Height: S' 10 A1nlu'tz'on.' A successful business man. .-lctiz'it1'c5: Julian S. Carr Literary Society 4: Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4. This class has some strong, silent men like Vance. He works. but never toots his own horn. Penmanship is a lost art with him. He does not think anything is getting better and- protests against the pretences, to the contrary, lll business today. LEONORA DE BRUYNI-3 UMONKEYH Her smile 'would llllllllillg the blackest of L'l'U'ZA'dlllfj t'arI'.v, Age: lb: Weight: 103: Height: 5' zqllll7l.fi0'H,' To tly: to soar with ease. At'I1'z'z't1'cs.' Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3: Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 3, President 4, Vice-President 4: Blue .Triangle 2, 3, 4: Dramatic Club 3, 4: Athletic As sociation 1, 2, 3, 4: Messenger Staff 3, 4: Girl Scouts 3, 4. Monkey -a name! won for herself by the mischief in her eyes-is a real Carolina lassie. She is accomplished but not vain: popular but unassuming. She enjoys rife at its best and according to her, man was made to sing, not mourn. wil f'..'f:-,F 'kk' 1 ' - I iii 1 ,., ,F x. ,.. .l if l it .,i. 4, --C L4 4-,-,- . L.-. ,. ,,,J-A I --I ,. .4 .V A.' .lg : fi -s -i ,. .-eg 4 -N NINETEEN -