Durham High School - Messenger Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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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 -

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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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at felt it it as as QQ its as is fel: it as as it I V. .,, :A-,-f ,-, -f, ti Q1 . . L - - 4 ,' if - 4' Ji 'e - f .Ai Q' 4 if - 'ft fr P- . l ' A , ftfff-9 , '. 'I fifffa 5 -.t ,I , iff: .V .A If. f ' g-f,-.-R-Qi l.. ,.--, .- 'I- . I. . s 'Wx 3, I 1 1' lil, ., ., L . Q.. x..- ..-....,.I. WILLIAM F. GRAY KKBILLYY I am mozzarcli of all I rzzrz'ey. tilllbl-fl0llf To be a good lawyer or architect. Articiities: Member of Band Z, 3, 4: Orchestra 3: Science Club 4: Saxophone Orchestra 4: Blackwell Literary Society 4: Athletic Editor of Messenger 4. With bull dog tenacity and grim determination Bill tackles every obstacle that arises in his path. Though not so large in body he possesses one of the best developed minds in the class. He doesn't talk much, but there is food for thought in what he says. VIRGINIA FELTS UGINCEH I'ViIh fl smile that glorafd, Celestial rosy red, l0z'c'.v proper line. Age: 16: Weight: 1065 Height: 5' .-1ml2itz'011 .' To be an interior decorator. AL'fl'T'l'fl.f'.Y.' Girlsl Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Dramatic Club Z, 3, 43 Hi-Rocket 45 Messenger 4, O'Henry Literary Society 3, 4, Treasurer 3, grgident 43 Commercial Club 45 Athletic Association 1, Z, , Gince. like Peter Pan, will never grow up. Though she has worked very hard and played harder she cannot add a cubit to her stature. Her clear, brown eyes are very friendly and her smile won a 'linave of Hearts to risk his life for her. FULLER HOLLOXN'AX' . HPLUS PLEINH Trim as flin needle to tlzc pole. Age: 175 Weight: 1355 Height: 5' 8 Anzl1itimz.' To be a Y. M. C. A. director. Acfiz'ities: Blackwell Literary Society 2, 3: Walter Hines Page Liter- ary Society 4: Basketball squad 4: Football squad 2, 33 Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. TlIe HY seems to be Fuller's Town dwelling and one is almost sure to tinfl him either there or at the library. However Fuller's real value does not lie in his habitual attendance at the Young Men's Christian Association, but In his winning smile. MARY LUCY GREEN LUCY Har niodcst manners and lzcr graceful air Slzows her wire and good as she ir fair. Age: 17: We.ight: 10956: Height: 5' 4 Aml1iti01z.' To be a journalist. Activities: Girls' Club- 1, 2, 3, 4: Imp Captain 4: Dramatic Club 3, 49 Vice- Presirlent 45 Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4: Lila Brogden Literary Society 3, 4: Vice-President 35 President 43 Messenger Staff, Literary Editor 4. I Mary Lucy has had bestowed upon her that mostgenvied of honors, Queen of May, which she bore with the grace and dignity of one born to the purple. Mary Lucy .is blest with not only one talent but many and it can be sa1d that she uses them all to the best advantage. FLORENCE GOLIJBERG UFLOH Not tam svriozzs, not too gay. Age: 173 VVeight: 125g Height: 5' 2 .-lmliitioni To be a private secretary. -Actioitiesi Com- mercial Club 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 3, 43 Girls' Club 2. 3. 4- Florence believes that the road to achievement leads .over the hills of hard work and through the slough of occasional disappointment. Industrious, loyal, and ambitious to serve well her state, she is worthy of the best that will come. ELIZABETH HALL HLIBU DNP routers izevci' m11rm1rr. Age: 17: Weight: 1233 Height: S' 2 .4ml1itinn.' To ride horseback.. ACfir'1'f1'es.' Southgate Liter' ary Society, President 4, Girls' Club 2, 3, 4.1 Executive Committee 4: Athletic Society 2, 3, 4: Dramatic Club .4: . Elizabeth hails from Rhode Island. When ahppendicitis was so fashionable, she followed the style and 111i spite of time off will finish with the class of 28. She IS a dynamo at work or play. TWENTY