Durham High School - Messenger Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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V' ' , ' cf Xxw I N NW C si R M' JW Q A Xli'.f7f!i.l1H Theme ORTH CAROLINA celebrates this year her Cen- tennial of Public Education. The most glamorous spot portrayed in the pageantry of this century of progress is the late colonial period in which the culture, ideals, and characteristics of a civilization, long vanished, are vividly depicted. Although opportunities for education of the masses were meager, this period has held an important place in influencing the progress of education from its remote beginning to the present. VVith this realization, the class of 1937 has selected the thriving years of the picturesque colonial plantation life of the Old South, its gallant customs, its stately architecture, and its fascinating amusements, as the theme of this book. K PAGE 5 Dedication with genuine appreciation We The Senior Class of 1937 Dedicate this edition of the Messenger to MISS MAUDE FLEETWOOD ROGERS for her devoted service, her gentle manner, and her firm adherence to the principles of worthy living PAGE 6 MISS MAUDE F. ROGERS MWA 9? PAGE 7 Foreword HE class of 1937 has a privilege not to be experienced by any other graduating class of our time. We stand on the threshold herald- ing a new century of public education and at the same time gratefully acknowledging the heritage bestowed upon us by the old. In this connection, we the publication staff of the MESSENGER, invite you to visit a Carolina plantation of the late Colonial period in order to enjoy the regal hospitality for which great planters became famous, and to glimpse the beginning of education in our State. As you wend your way along the rugged plantation road, large fields of tobacco, cotton, rice, or corn interspersed with vast forests of timber meet your gaze. From a cluster of small cabins grinning negro Mammies and swarms of woolly pickaninnies greet you. Among plantation laborers you meet overseers, slaves, blacksmiths, carpenters, shoemakers, and other craftsmen. On a little knoll shaded by large trees stands the Big House, a spacious two-story building in which the planter with his large family dwells. While here, you revel in such sports and recreations as horse-racing, fox-hunting, cock-fighting, shooting, fishing, picnics, barbecues, and dancing. At the Big House you meet the private tutor of the planter's children, while somewhere on the plantation you may visit a little school'also private, in which some dignitary teaches a few poor children three months in the year. Then, we transport you from the quaint, quiet atmosphere of the plantation school across the span of years in order to present another picture of education. You enter the portals of Durham High School to catch a glimpse of our life here crowded with the courses of study, activities, sports and recreations that contribute to a well-rounded public school education today. In this visit we hope we can give you a fuller conception of how magically the spirit of progress has worked in transforming the past century into the realization of the dreams of our forefathers: Every child in our State can be able to make out of himself everything that can be made. PAGE 8 ,. ...a A- - .L fb--. Contents Book I - - - Administration Book II - - - Faculty Book IH - - - Classes Book IV - - Activities Book V - - Athletics Book V I -, - - Features Book V II - - - Advertisements PAGE 9 PAGE I O DURHAM HIGH SCHOOL CE OUTH VIEXV S QIQC-L, A- V un .5 ff-5 BOOK I ? -.L 1- : in 'fihmQf,Mf'.Ifl,' I I Liang I Afky 3 IH? V , my v 6 Ii K 5 ' mu I ADMINISTRATION i ,mA- x Q . 4, M - lg 4' s .'V ',Ns A --JQIET' , s so M c '341 I 15 ' x 45 x ' 'A u ' H ' x X, V 1 Q, , ,1 ' ,V The Carolmas, xt, It even though 9 1 . jg? gy there were f ax 7175! governors, - , U' We 'med by ffff I Q? tg- 2 , the Eight Lord my h P 4 w k Proprietors 5, T, .I W X wh? issued 4 , s 43745 proc amatxons .l,h MX,d 9 -'ii W45'X4x stating ' 'ff 's -fx . w 5 f a g' RTX . XX then' f 1 1:4- l r commands. 0 ' Q .52 W K kg . ,m m . 4 1 :E - N X ......i Pf?0t'LflMAr ...J adm, gplvvu-4. onus...-s..-., ...,q,, --L I-TE-T' I DR. XVILLIAM HANE YVANNAMAKER Clznirman Cify Board of EI1ZlClIfi01Z Dean- of Duke l..7ni1m1'5ity '41 MR. IXfIARCIiLLUS ARNOLD BRIGGS Smfrvfrzry Cify Ljflllflf of Educatiorl Prrzffflmzf of Allffiil Hzwfou Cwlljrany PAGE I3 MR. BASIL MANLY XVATKINS Ciiy Board of Education Affforuay at La-zu MR. KEMP PLUMMER LEXVIS City Board of Erlucmfion President Erwin Cotton Mills PAGE 14 ' ' IW R. KE RNEY CLIIVTON STO NE. Cilj' Bonrrf of by!lIlL'l1fi0ll Sm'r1'ff1ry-Trr'z151cr1'r of LUIli5lf Kuiffing Milly PAGE I5 2 M I 1. GILB1'IR'l' CASE NVH City Bonrrl of llillllfllfillll Cvllllfllffillg Ezzgizwzrf' L H , The New Era The passing of a century of human progress has brought us into a new age, a different society and a confused economic order. Rapid action, quick thinking and human ingenuity stand out in bold contrast to the quiet, restful colonial life. Our nation, after marching forward a hundred years, stands today as an example of true democracy-a democracy that may succeed or fail as this march continues to new goals. Young people are in the midst of this new era, one that requires creative genius, imagination, sane thinking and good judgment in order to safeguard the national life. Economic conditions, business relationships and governmental policies must be studied and understood to meet the challenges of this new day. A dynamic leadership is needed to win victory in this modern age just as in the days of colonial Mt. Vernon. Greater emphasis must be placed on the art of the beautiful and cultural in life, business must be made more honest, human confidence must be built up, the unemployed must find work, the hungry must be fed, the world must be made a better place in which to live. I have the utmost confidence in young people and their ability to preserve those ideals that will save the world for the next century of human progress. May the days ahead, filled with possibilities and opportunities, bring joy and gladness to you whose images are found within the pages of this yearbook of 1937. May you be successful in all your endeavors as you march on to maturity. May your life continue to be filled with an abundance of good things. VV. F. XATARREN, Superintemlent Durlmw City Schoolr PAGE 1 6 MR.WfFlVARREN Sl.lPl'3I'i7l?f67lIlE7lf DURHAM CITY SCHOOLS A.B., Elon Collcgq M.A., University of North Carolinng Graduate VVork, Duke University and Columbia University, N. Y PAGE I 7 IJ E QQ A5 Chi, A J fig gg BOOKII u,H'UH I I:: X7 , 'v ' M.: E EEE Q Q 5 5 FACULTY -ff G .Z '30 15 x W-f4'!. 1 IQ- 1 .tliyi - N-- ' ft o - ,N A ,X - I A tutor was Q :ii X d i , 7, engage to li A .teach the fy ff children of the fly N1 55 plantation 'F ti 'i d v tu owner an Z mN'lLf,fl gum prepare them , 1 for further ll, 'Wplk study in a , i X university, iff' J ig QQ usually f Q .i.f !ulf':'f.ll.i4, i l' X-X abroad. 'Iii ul 'li fu 5 ff' ll- , MMI' w il fr m, .v,.1.g:iE, -it-V ju-A 1 4 -5 X ,pl 'U Il gi 0 ,,,.a , x X s. x ,fill 1 fl if Q ' 552123 F' 0' ' li ri :fan J o 0 ' F l .--my 3 3, X. e fr-' e , i lil.. ABGDEF GHIJKLMN I oronsruv WXY2 IDIUOU The F acult There are forty-five members of the Durham High School faculty, under whose direction and guidance eleven hundred pupils have studied this year. The administrative unit consists of a principal, two deans and thirteen heads of the various departments: English, History and Social Science, Mathematics, Languages, Commerce, Science, Home Economics, Physical Education, Music, Art, lndustrial Arts, Library Science and Cooperative Vllork. In addition to teaching schedules, averaging thirty periods a week, Durham High School teachers are advisers of numerous extracurricular activities that are scheduled to meet periodically: some, once a week, others, twice a month. They are also enthusiastic participants in the class picnics and socials that occur on the schedule of the year's calendar. The teachers are also affiliated with such organizations of professional interest as the Parent-Teacher Association, Durham Teachers Association, Class Room Teachers Association, North Carolina Education Association, National Education Association, and The National Council of Teachers of English. On April 22-24. Durham teachers were hosts of the State Teach- ers Convention. Members of D. H. S. faculty took active parts cn pro- grams and in helping in the presentation of the Centennial Pageant held at Duke University Stadium, Friday evening, April 23. ln community activities many teachers are found singing in church ch girs, teaching Sunday School classes, actively engaged in club work, rec- reation projects, and in every constructive community enterprise. During the year three new teachers, Miss Lucile VVelborn, Mr. G. Wlayne Scott and Mr. C. K. Baucom, were employed to H11 vacancies that resulted from the resignations of lNflrs. C. Holloway and Mr. A. K. Don- nelly of the Commercial Department, and Mrs. Eleanor Adams of the French Department. Mr. B. L. deBruyne, head of the Mathematics Department, was absent the second semester cn account of a long serious illness. ln February, Mr. L. A. Bruton was appointed to fill this temporary vacancy. Now that the school year is over these faithful men and women of the D. H. S. faculty will scatter in all directions-some will travel abroad even-to study, rest, or work during the summer. more 1 9 Prineipa1's Message From the days of the Sargon to our own, recurring cultural eras have had a tendency to look fondly backward to the good old days . Even so do we justly surround with a de- gree of glamor the days of our Old North State when Patrick Henry of Virginia wooed and won the lover of cavalier VVillie Jones of Edenton, when Dolly Nladison was not yet the belle of the VVhite House, and when young Nathaniel Macon had not dreamed of a career in Congress. Nor is all the glory glamor. Have we not, in the century and more that has elapsed since the days which constitute the theme of our 1937 Annual, lost many things that our genera- tion may proiitably revive: the habit of introspection, the con- sequent saneness of philosophy, the neighborliness, the self- reliance, the sense of social responsibility,-noblesse oblige, if you please-the ideal of civic responsibility, the social graces of the late colonial era? Is it not probable that proud English memories on the one hand and Indian menace on the other, contributed to the flowering of a culture that produced a jef- ferson, a Paul jones, a Nathaniel lVlaconP If this be true, have we not more glorious memories and just as challenging a frontier to spur us on to noble achievement? Because our frontier is social rather than geographic, need it be the less a stimulus? Our era is one of intense action, yet we will do well to re- member that all activity is not necessarily advancement, nor all motion, progress. Let us pause and dream for a while of the age you honor. Perhaps so shall we catch a sane and helpful grasp of the problems of our frontier: vocational guidance, industrial peace, social justice, equality of opportunity, in- dividual development, honest government honestly shared as to privileges and responsibilities, a greater happiness for all mankind, and peace for all nations. PAGE 20 NIR. QUINTON HOLTON Principal DURHAM l'lIGl-I SCHooL AB., Duke University, I9I35 University of North Carolina Mcdim-ul Svhool, IQXS-,175 University of Chicago Grzuluntc History School, 1921-'23 Fellow in History ibilf., X922-xZ3. PAGE 2 I MR. R. E. FREEMAN Dean of Boys .Dajmrtment of English ' TAYLORS, S. C. -XB., Furman Universftyg A.M., Duko University PAGE 2 2 MRS. H. VV. RICHARDSON Dean of Girlf Dzfjmrlmzrnt of iwfzflufnlflficx MOUNT AIRY, N. C. .-XB.. The VVonmn's College of thc Vnivvrsiry North Cn rnlinu MRS. BELLE C. GHOLSON Hrml of Dvparrnwnr nf Hixlory ami Serial Srim1rv.r DURHAM, N. C. AJR., A.M., Duke Univrrsityg Grzuiualtc VVurk, Duke Unif versity. IVHSS MARGUERITE IVIUSSER HERR Ilrmf of Drparlmwzl of Englixh ' LANcAs'1'JsR, PA. ILS., Culumiuin l'nivL-rsity Teachers' Cullrgrg ALM., Colum- I Lin Ul'liYL'l'5iU'i Urznluntc XVurk, L'nix'4-rsity of l'cnnsylx':xnin. MISS ETHEL M. SOLLOWAY Head of Deparlruvuf of Commrrrr DURHAM, N. C. Pllilaldelphin Business Collegvg johns Hopkins Univrrsityg University of Pennsylvnnina Duke Univrrsityg linrvnrd Uni- vcrsityg University of Southern Czxlifornin. MR. IVIURRAY D. THORNBURG Ilcparlnafnf of Imiuxfrinl :irfx IDURHAM, N. C. ILS., East Tcnnesscv: 'FUZICIICIJS Cnllcgcg Grzxduntc YVnrk, North Carolina State College. ,,v-W ..- -4 Jfacultp --- J MR. C. R. BAUCOM Drpnrl1m'ut.f of llixrory am! Farrign L1u1g'm1grx CHARLOTTE, N. C. A.l2., Univrrsity nf North Carolina. Crzuhmte XVurk, Uni- versity of Nurlh Cnrolinng Studied in Frnncv, University 08' Reszxngim. NIISS OLIVE DUNCAN BROVVN Dvparfrnrnr of I'hy.vifn.7 Edllrnfion W1LM1Nm'oN, N. C. ILS., WVnmvn's College uf the University uf North Cnrulinng Urzuduntv VVnrk, Duke University. ---193.7 -- PAGE 23 1 . V1.2 M ISS VIRGINIA HOBGOOD Department of Foreign Langxmgrx DURHAM, N. C. .-LR., Duke University. RS. J. C. I-IOLLOWAY Deparlmenl of Cammrrce DURHAM, N. C. ircen Business University, Westerxx State Teach- vrs' Kentucky. pl W-Q1 -sf W MR. W. G. WHICHARD Dvparllzwnl of Hixtory DURHAA-I, N. C. .-LB., University of North Carolina. MISS DOROTHY VVILSONI Dvparlnzvrlt of Nnmral Srienrrx DURHAM, N. C. A.II., Duke Universityg Graduate VVm'k, Duke University. ig! -We MR. JOHN L. WOODWARD Deparlmrnl of .'VIaIhrnm1ir.v RICHLANDS, N. C. A.B., Duke University. MISS FRANCES ELEANOR VVOOLVVORTH Drparlfl.-ell! of Home Econnmits DURHAM, N. C. Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, Pang B.S., A.M., Columbia University. PAGE 24. 'BF 1 MISS LELIA HAMPTON Dtpartwenl of Englirh CHAPEL HILL, N. C. A.B., Women's College of the University of North Caro- linag A.M., University of North Carolinag Grziduutc Work, Duke University. NIISS WYOLINE HANSON Drprrrlwrnl of English SH11.o1-1, GEORGIA A.lI., Georgia State College for NVomvng A.M., George Peabody College for Teachersg Graduate Work, Duke Uni- versity. - jfanultp -- MR. EDVVARD L. PHILLIPS Drpartmenf of Hixlary DURHAM, N. C. A.B., A.M., Duke University. MISS LESSIE BROWN PHILLIPS Depnrfmen! of Romanre Langmlgaf XNINSTON-SALEM, N. C. A.B., Salem Collegeg A.M., University of Nort - 1937'- MR. B. G. STEWART Dcparlmrnl of Namral Sriem-er DURHAM, N, C. A.B., M. Ed., Duke University. MR. DWIGHT STUESSY Crmrh Fnnllmll, Baxkrrlmll mm' Tmrk Woonsrock, IL1.iNo1s ' B.S., University of Illinois. 1 PAGE li Carolina 25 AJ! MRS. E. S. SWINDELL Drparlmmzl nf Natural Scivmwu DURHAM, N. C. Duke Univcr-sity5 Duke University Summer School MISS LVCY CALVERT THOMSON Drparilmvll of Commrrn' .'XIil2l-IVILLE, S. C. A.R., Converse College-5 Drzlughams Business College Rowling Green Business Collcgv. -- jfacultp -- MISS SUSIE GREGORY NIICHAELS Hvmf of Dvparfmvlzf of Furrign Languages DURHAM, N. C. A.R., Duke Universityg A.M., Columbian Univcrsityg Gradu- :ite VVork, Univvrsity of North Cllflbiillil, Duke University, University of 'l'cnncssec. MISS NIAUDE F. ROGERS Cn-opz'raIff'v !.'1n.v.r i IJURHAM, N. C. A.B., A.M., Duke Universityg Graduate Vllork, University of PL'llllSylVRll1iZl, University of Chicago, lrlairvnul University. D -41937--- K- PAGE 26 MR. VV. J. HUMPHRIES Dvpartmcul of Romance Languages CoI.U1v1mA, S. C. A.B., .K.M., University of South C2ll'0lil11l5 Duke University MR. JAMES. H, MITCHELL - Banff Dirvrror Gklcl-Nsnoko, N. C. A.B., Carleton College. MISS LOUISE TAURMAN VVATKINS lJv1,arI1ur'nl uf i'II.llhr1m1lir.v DURHAM, N. C. A.B., Meredith Cullcgeg Gralduntc YVurk, Dukc Univvrsity, Culunihial University. M ISS LUCILE VVELBORN Dvpflrlunrnl of Cmlnlzvfrzf . EAs1.1cY, S. C. I3 S., WintIu'up College. Grauluzltv NVurk, Columbia: Uni- xvrslty. -- jfanultp ff- Nlll'III IVIISS IFLORINE T. LEVVTICR l.if2rnr'y X1'fvr1n' DURHAM, N. C. AJS., Dukv Univcrsityg Crnduntu NVurk, Dukv lfuivcrsity Columbia Univvrsftyg AJS., Library Science, l'nivr:rsity of C'lruli1 1 IVIRS. IYIARY L. IVIASUN llvmf of l,l'f74ll'lh'lt'lIl nf zIrl DURHAM, N. C. 'l'v:xcIxci's' Diplumal, Cllilllllhiil University 'l'c:ucIwx's' Cullvgzc' ht Di 'plmuu, M:lryl:u1d Inslilutcg Duke I.'uixcl'sily. -- l937-- INIISS RI'Nlk'F1 CIIIXPLIN Hrmf nf Drfm'lluc11I of Illllm' EL'lllI1IllIl ROCK I'IlLL, S. C. AJR., NVintlu'up Cullcgcg ILS., 'l'u:nCIu-rs' Cnllugug A.M., Columbia University. , NIR. B. L. IICBRIIYNE Ilrmf of Drfzarlrucur of lllulhrmafiur . DURHAM, N. C. A. II., Osn ilI'1l'llCII, Gcrmxmv. PAGE 27 ILS., MR. ABNER K. DONNELLY Drpurflmvli of C0fJ1mcr.'r BOWLING Glu-31-QN, KY. .-LB., Bowling Green College. NIR. HARVEY TAYLOR GIBSON Dt'Pf1fllIIL'llf of English GRLIENVILLLL, S. C. A.B., Furman Universityg A.M., Duke University. - jfanultp - MR. E. VVADSVVORTH Science Deparimcul CHAPEL HILL, N. C. A.B., University of North Carolina. MR. R. G. WALSER Dvpnrlrznfnl of Englixh LEXINGTON, N. C. lJ1lVlLlSOl'I Collegcg ALB., A M., University of linnq Emmanuel Cullcgcg Czunhridge University Duke University. North Caru- clillgflillldbg N ' Vv' -1937f-- land as PAGE 28 ,X MR. VVILLIAM POVVELL TWADDELL llrmf of Dvparlwrlll of llluxii: DURHAM, N. C. S ecial Music Cuursvs Univcrsitvi of Pennsvlvzulin, Yale 7 . . University, New York University. MRS. ELINOR CLARK ADAMS D!'f?dfllIlt'7lf of Romana' I,nngm1ger PORTLAND, OREGON B.S., University of Oregung A.M., University of Nortlli Curolinzi. Onc year in the Univcrsity of Fribnurg, Switzer- nn Exchangc Student for the Institute of International Education nf New York City. AJ: . N13 - ii ' . .mf , i-- J' - 1. 1 ilg.vU ff . r-1. W vga- f V-.qulgllg -.. .-fQvu-- A.B., Bowling MR. E. N. GRUBBS Department af Commerce XVILMINGTON, N. C. Green College. M vf MISS BELLE HAMPTON f Department of English CHAPEL HILL, N. C. A.B., lfVuIncn's College of the University of North Carolina. -- Jfacultp - M ISS MR. ELMER D. BURKE Hrml nf D1-pnrhnvur nf Phyximl Ellucafion URBANA, ILLINOIS B.I'.E., ILS., University of Illinoisg Grnduzitc VVnrk, Uni versity of Illinois, University uf Chicago. MR. RODNEY GRAHAM CARTER Hem! of Dcpzlrfmvnf of .Valural Sciences DURHAM, N. C. ILS., Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Grndlmtc Work, Uni versity of Alahnmzl, Clilllllllllil University, Duke University. -'-'1937'i' DOROTHY ANNE HESSEE St?l'fl?f1Il'-1? Durham High School IYIRS. O. WHITE Director of Cafeteria DURHAM, N. C. 'V Qt.-rf., ,--.1 -, rn 'Gil '-,L PAGE 29 ..-.-- 'JMS ..,..,L...i... - ' ' 4 ..i, - . liiisu? ---Q - --Y- -i -,....,..- - -- , FlWWE fx -:Z :- UIMWHHE ,M 1 a s Q BCOK III .....-------- i-,-,L,.j.l. ll -1 --Q...-. -'l W 'l? , ? ,,..il-i- 1i -1- ,,.iL..1.i.1.. ,,.. ..j-..-.- . ...-.-....- ....1.A.-,-...1.- .i,,...,.i.?...1. l-,-,..1-1 ELI , L is .-Q l .-..r CLASSES f Q - ' f'k' ' ' N' ,, 6 'fm - ' 4 f , Fii,f?FgE.4:!.s.-ey , 1 I 'fx If xl. Lf' 45:4 ' -44. , V The plantatlon Q fm is? sf owners hired Jew I W overseers to , My ' L, sl: attend to the ,jg f' 5 3 I i v ' slaves and ' :M V 'uw supervise the 9-Al , ,I ,Q labor connected Q72 s' , VQW55' 4 with running 'f o gm, LU ,gc ig-.VA-V., 2 4 M ,Wi QR these e' sir X litt e fl - V, . . , H , n'4 ' V s f-fa, gvkk 1 , -g f f 1d I1 x'HrNx dominionsf' Q X 'Ii ' M X' 1 ! H 'V g 1' W ww ' 'X .Q i - 'T.1.??.l ' ...P ' , ,,e Y. , ' -we.-: I ' 1 M- DU R The average Southern gentleman was the king ofhis domainn and did no manual work. He was delightful socially and handled his affairs with dignified ease. I '1.-.QF PAGE 3 1 1' W' ff 5 is fl Kg S? X N l , lp ,, '-'-e . -l.l it ., -gl-3, lyfixiiqi 'g-v,f! ,va -g p s- rlix Q- e---g.-1 R! r vii' PL Wx. JAMES VVOODRUFF VVILLIAMS President RICHARD SNOVV VVILBURQ Vice-President Senior Class Oflfxcers PAGE 33 CAROLYN MANNING UMSTEAD Secretary LAWRENCE ARCHDALE TOMLINSON, JR. Treasurer VIRGINIA DARE ADAMS Mixed Chorus 2, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, Southgate Literary Society 4, Treasurer 4, Dramatic Club 4, Junior Needlework Guild 4. Virginia, demure, dainty, and lovable, is one of our proudest possessions. She loves dancing, dramatics, sports, and poetry. Strangely, with this rare assortment of arts, she prefers advertising, as a profession. VERNA ELIZABETH ANDREWS Hi-Rurleel Stafli 43 Mixed Chorus 4., Brogden Literary Society 2, 1, 4., Home Room Treasurer 2, French Club 3, 4., Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4. There are scores of rhymes budding in Elizzxbetlfs romantic soul. Already she has quite :1 collection of poems to her credit, and with the qualification of being a good English student, Betsy will, doubtless, become the author she wishes to be. - Seniors - LENORA CHRISTINE ANDREWS Commercial Club 2, 1, 4, Brogden Literary Society z, 3, 4., junior Needlework Guild 4, Volley Ball 2, 3. Attention, hohbyists! Here is :mother whose hobby is collecting. This time it is poems and pictures, as well as friends and knowledge. Christine's witty optimism, which has made her an pleasant schoolmate, will usher her forward into deeper friendships, broader knowledge, and greater success. I-IARRIET DUKE ANGIER ' Hi-Rorlfrl Stall 2, Q, 4, Home Room President 2, 3, 4, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, President 4, Student Council 2, 2, 42 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, .Lg Renders Cluh 2, 3, junior Needlework Guild 2, 2, 4, Director 4, Dramatic Club 4, Secretary 4, Swimming 3, 4. llnrriet is quiet, reserved, modest and friendly, yet a glance at the offices that she has held, convinces us that she has been one of the most ingenious leaders of D. II. S. -1937--- ROBERT LEE B.-ILL Mixed Chorus 2, 2, 4, Orchestra 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, Su-inuuiug 1, 3, 4, Monogram Club 3, 4. Bob is a clean sportsman, ri clever fellow, a good nthlete, and an accomplished musician. These chan-uctcristics have won for him n high place in the school and in the hearts of his friends. VIRGINIA BARBER Hi-Rocker Staff 4, Commercial Club 3, 4., Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Home Room Treasurer 2, 2. As head typist for the Hi-Rocker, Virginia's tops! With such wit and intelligence this girl will attain all the distinction in the business world that she desires. Instead of waiting for :i job-hunting secretary to come along, the future employers will be fighting for this eficient femme. PAGE 34 JAMES WALTON BARBOUR Commercial Club 2, 1, 4.5 Swimming 2. It is hard tu fathom the depth of this silent gentleman who believes that men should let works rather than words show their merits. He hints that he intends to be a big business mann who brings in the dough. Do you know him, girls? VVILLIAM DAVID BARBOUR Student Council 2g Home Room President 29 Monogram Club 2, 3, .tg Track 2, Commercial Club 3, 4. Bill has gathered about him a host of friends who keenly appreciate his ability to see the rosy side of every- thing. With his steadfast determination he is already on his way up the ladder of success-clear away at the top for YVilliam David Barbour ! - Sweaters P- LEE ROY BARNES Page Literary Society 4. ' Quiet, unassuming, but entirely capable, are the praise- worthy characteristics possessed by Lee Roy. Besides working in school, he has worked outside, also. But in spite of the heavy duties imposed by this double schedule, hc has made honor grades-and what is more, he has made a man of whom we are justly proud. HARRY BEDFORD BATCHELOR Commercial Club 3', 4. Harry is one of our few boys whose hobby is drawing. Do you remember how he used to draw us away from sheer boredom in study hall or class to rollicking mirth fthough sometimes suppressed, by those funny pen sketches? We are sure that with this aptitude coupled with his fun-loving attitude, i he will become a successful cartoonist. -41937-- JAMES ADKINS BELVIN Carr Literary Society 2, 3, 45 Commercial Club 2, Stamp Club 2, 35 Basketball 2, Football 33 Swimming 3. His ambition is to be a surgeon. Maybe this explains why he has regarded his high school work with little serious- ness-ten years of hard study ahead. You may be sure, how- ever, that once james has made up his mind, he'll push straight forward to success. RICARDO NELIO BERINI Home Room Treasurer 33 Commercial Club 4, Carr Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Current Events Club 3, 4, Vice-President 45 Baseball 2, 3, 4. Famous as a declaimer and debater, full of pep and fun, even under difficult circumstances, Nelio has the world at his command. Go to it, Nelio, we're with you in whatever you attempt. PAGE l I MARGARET LOUISE BERRY Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Cornelia Spencer Literary Societi 2, 35 Home Room Secretary 3, Treasurer 4.5 Library Council 2, 3, Treasurer 2, President 35 Hi-Racke! Stall 45 Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4. lvlargaret is a lovely girl-but, what is much better, she is not conscious of her loveliness. Her popularity in D. H. S. is attested by the oiiices she has held in many activities. JAMES ALBERT BEVERS Mixed Chorus 25 Blackwell Literary Society 2, 3, 45 Phy-Chem Club 45 Junior Civic Club 35 Stamp Club 3, 4, Treasurer 3. Are you in search of some one to drive away dull care ? Meet Jimmy. Ha: is a generous sharer of joy and happiness, a willing sharer of half your burdens--an ideal friend is he. -- Seniors --- JAKE THORPE BILLINGS Professor Jake is a new student, who, in a few short months has successfully planted his feet in D. H. S. soil. His high ambition and scholarly attitude will carry him on- ward to the literary fame which he deserves. Harvard will welcome gladly such a knowledge-seeker into her gates. ROBERT HENRY BILLINGS Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Swimming 2, 3, 45 Monogram Club 3, 45 Home Room Vice-President 35 Messexosn Staff 4. Bob believes strongly in the proverb: Actions speak loudcr than words. By following this motto, he will have a very successful business career. Douhtless he will continue devoting his leisure time to athletics. - 1937- MARY FRANCES BLALOCK O. Henry Literary Society 3, 4, Secretary 3, Vice-President 4.5 Art Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4.5 Junior Needlework Guild 3, 45 Volley Ball 3. Mary Frances is a very modest and yet a very lovely char- acter, who does her bit elfectively. Dependable and amiable, she will make one of those valuable nurses for whom the medical profession is forever seeking. JESSE LEON BOLLING Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Home Room Vice-President 2, 3. Beyond Durham High lies life and success. Lcon's out- standing characteristics tend to lead him toward these achieve- ments. To be a successful business man is his sole ambition, and believe us, he can accomplish whatever he thinks he can. S PAGE 36 GROVER THEODORE BOWEN Nature Study Club 23 Swimming 23 Carr Literary Society 25 Monogram Club 4. ' Grover is a retiring chap, who has under his reserved ex- terior lots of worthwhile traits. Those of us who have pene- trated this barrier have found a wonderful friend and a real pal. If anyone ever deserved a big slice of success, it's joe. CHARLES O'BRlANT BRADSHER Track 2, K- 46 Commercial Cluh .tg Art Club 2, 35 Carmichael Literary Society 1, Q. All of us are acquainted with Charlie. His optimistic and carefree spirit has shortened many a task, while his ready smile has brightened many a gloomy moment. Keep up that smile, Charlie! It's hound to get you through all your endeavors. ' fd- beniurs -- fzf.,,, My , 'Q U C Ely? 0 1 V F UPN PATTl'E MAE BRANDON Y s the ptrsonilication of sincerity md reliability i'-Southg: ' biisrary Society 2, 3, 4g junior Needlework Guild 4 4 S , D . K . . L. I .- . f A 0Wheneve 6 yall spirit and class loyalty are required, she is rilwagssilx han . Rwdy to xxork, ready to play, ready to o -6the rig lIftlEl1?jtllIlfS Pattie Mae. E I C 1. . I I e L, X jx- ,EOHWWILLIAM BREWER, JR. 0 I gjli-Racke .tg Home fboom Secretary 25 Commercial Club 2:5565 ConE3fQayxCluh Cabinet 39 Carr Literary Societv ' 1 4. nt 2, Vice-President 43 Track 1, 'gg Football ,61g45 VVrestl1h'B.,23i, igrani Club 43 Senior Play. M future-'s my jo . If I fail at it, all right. Pd rat er ,fail in 1.66 ann may than hit the sky in someone else's, siys fkle Youngest ygen' r Playj. S5 Q21 QR ' X s LP 'Sd K so 0 Q -igzzzsdiggazigfrlijhf , X J., ARLEIXE ELLA BRIGGS 0 Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Brogtlen Literary Society A 4-5 junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 45 lylessisxcien Staff 4. R R Arlene is a steady worker and can he depended upon to do her part in any school activity. We will always remember her hy her faithful work as :I typist on the MESSENGER Staff. Surely she will he an ideal secretary for someone. JULIA ELIZABETH BRIGHT Msssezsonn Staff 45 Hi-Rocker Stal? 4.5 Commercial Cluh 3, 4.3 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 1, 49 junior Needlework Guild 2, 45 Home Room Secretary 1. Lib is an all-round girl who has made numerous friends in Durham High School. Dependability and readiness to serve have characterized her work in every activity. Both Mes- SENGER and Hi-Rorkvl stalfs will lose an excellent typist when she graduates. PAGE 37 WALLACE BANKS BRIGHT Home Room Secretary 3, Orchestra 2, 3, 4.5 Band 3, 4. He hath music in his soul, as well as many other things. VVallacels place in the Durham High School band and orchestra will be difficult to fill. There is where State College will gain next year, for once a musician always a musician-at least this will be true of Dimples . CURTISS ELIZABETH BROADVVELL Home Room Vice-President 2, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, Southgate Literary Society 2, 3, .tg Nature Study Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, President 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Swimming 4,3 junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4. Curtiss is quiet, modest, lovable, and extremely attractive. Already actively engaged in religious work, she will become a leader in Christian service. The world needs more like her. -- Sreniurs -- EDVVARD BROADWELL, JR. Commercial Club 2, 3, .tg Carmichael Literary Society 2. Ed is another dashing Romeo'l who causes many a fem- inine heart to flutter. VVith his determination and good looks he will be nothing short of a big success. Only a few years hence we'll be buying our suits from the Broadvrell Clothing Company, Inc. VVill you give old classmates a discount, Ed? MARY ELIZABETH WILSON BROGDEN Brogden Literary Society 1, 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 21 Rs 4' Lib is a good sport and a true friend. She is always ready for a frolic, especially if dancing is to he a feature. Yet, she can work seriously and earnestly when it is neces- sary, and she also possesses an unusual amount of practical knowledge. - 1937- ROBERT CHARLES BROWN, JR. Commercial Club 2, 3. '4Boh goes hunting now for pleasure, but when he finishes college, he'll start hunting seriously-for a job! We are sure, however, that he won't have to chase long, because he will be a certain credit to any employer. HELEN BURTON Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 4,9 Junior Needlework Guild .tg Dramatic Club 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Volley Ball 2, 3. Carefree, full of fun, and a wee bit mischievous-thatls Helen. Yet her lively disposition does not interfere with her efliciency-she'Il make someone a good secretary. PAGE 38 I ANNE LEE BUTLER - Msssisscert Staff 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 4, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Home Room Vice-President 2, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Tennis 3, Swimming 3. Anne Lee tells us she plans to be a professor of science after she graduates from Carolina. But we predict that, while in pursuit of her desired profession, this good looking lass will become a victim of Dan Cupid's arrow and succumb to the profession of home-making. EDWIN FORREST CALLAHAN, JR. Hi-Rorkcl Staff 3, Blackwell Literary Society 3, 4, Vice-Presi- dent 4, Phy-Chem Club 3, 4, Chaplain 4. Forrest's hobby is public speaking. He has waxed eloquent along this line on numerous occasions, and in the Declamation Contest last year he shared the laurels of victory. As a lawyer, he will make a swell forensic battler. , -4 Qeninrs '- PHILIP M OORE CARDEN Phy-Chem Club 2, 4, Marshal 4, Hi-Racke! Staff 2, 3, 4, Page Literary Society 2, 4, Commercial Club, 2, 3. Philip, nicknamed Whitey because of his blonde hair, has what it takes to attain his one ambition--that of becoming a journalist. He has helped run newspapers for five years in junior and senior high school, and is now eligible to compete with anybody-even William Randolph Hearst. ELEANOR STOKES CARR Hi-Rocker Staff 2, 3, 4, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Readers Club 2, 3, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Director 4, Treasurer 43 Basketball 2, 3, Volley Ball 2, 33 Home Room Treasurer 3, Secretary 4. A bunch of enthusiasm and good cheer--that's Babbie, Miss Herr's right hand. NVe hope flrlerrl doesn't miss Citi too much. 1-1937-- MILDRED VIRGINIA CASHVVELL Commercial Club 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 3. Modesty enhances the beauty of women, optimism furnishes the spice of life. A combination of both produces the pleasing personality that we find in Mildred. There is a big place in the community waiting for her. DALTON BRYAN CAYTON Commercial Club, 3, 4, Current Events Club 3, 4, Football Manager 1, VVrest1ing 2, 3. Dalton is another youth whose ambition soars high to attain success in the business world. His school record indicates that he is a good athlete, tennis is his favorite sport. PAGE 39 BUNIA LYDIA CHEEK Nature Study Club 2, junior Needlework Guild 2, 4, Art Club 4, Commercial Club 2. The buoyant optimism and sympathizing heart uf Florence Nightingale are the chief requirements of successful nurses. These characteristics lit Bunia to a UT . The nursing pro- fession will gain a treasure when she begins devoting her faculties to cheering the sick. ELLEN GERTRUDE CI-IEEK Home Room Vice-President 2, 3, Hi-Rocker Staff 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Readers Club 2, 3, President 3, Junior Needle- work Guild 2, 3, .Lg Basketball 2, Volley Ball 2, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4. The personification of energy, initiative and enthusiasm- that's Ellen. Her life in D. H. S. has been both active and eventful, but her real adventures are yet to come when this newspaper woman interviews great people and writes greater news. - beninrs - VIRGINIA ANNIE CHEEK MESSENGER Stat? 4, Hi-Rocket Staff 4., Mixed Chorus 2, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 2, 3, 4, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 43 Home Room Treasurer 2. Poised, friendly, and courteous, Virginia has gone about her daily task for the past few years in this great institution of learning. The same qualities that have characterized her every undertaking will certainly carry her on. EDITH YALE CLARK Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Tennis 2, Swimming 3, Volley Ball 3, 4: Basketball 2, Edith is endowed with a priceless gift, a sense of humor. Laugh, and the world laughs with you , says Edith. Lucky girll -- 1937- KATHRYN ROBINSON COLE Home Room President 2, 3, Student Council 2, 3, Readers Club 2, 3, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Director 3, 4., Co-Vice-President 4.5 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Hi-Rorkez-Staff, 2, 3, 4. Kathryn has as sunny a disposition as may be found in Durham High. And hand in hand with this goes her abun- Cl3llCe of COIUIUOII SEIISC. PRESTON BRADLEY COLLINS Carr Literary Society 3, 4.5 Co-op Class 4, Current Events Club 3, Boxing 4, Co-captain 4, Football 4, Basketball 4. Preston has already chogn the right path to success in life by fighting his way, not particularly with boxing gloves, but with a spirit that overcomes any obstacle. PAGE 40 GEORGE A. COLLIS Page Literary Society 4.5 Baseball 4, Current Events Club 4. The 'Robert Taylor' of the senior class the girls call him. Since his entrance at D. H. S., George has proved him- self a very competent student, a star pitcher on the baseball team, and a good all around fellow. ELISABETH MAY CONSTABLE Hi-Rocker Staff 2, 3, 4, Home Room Secretary 2, 3, President 4, Student Council 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Brogden Literary Society 2, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 3, 4.5 Library Council 2, Readers Club 2, 3, President 3, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Director 3, 4. When one discovers a person who has a keen business mind. a broad knowledge of books, and, most important of all, an attractive personality, he has made a valuable find. We are inconceivably rich in our discovery of Lib, -- Seniors r- CLINTON CARVER COOKE Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 3. ln any company he is a perfect, digniiied gentleman. His reserve prompts him to decline from participating in many activities, yet in his quiet, efficient way he has accomplished much during his high-school days. A LILLIE MAE COPLEY Lila Markham Brogden Literary Society 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Needlework Guild 4. Lillie, very quiet and demure, is an interesting friend to all who are so fortunate as to be intimately acquainted with her. When she undertakes any kind of work, you may rest :lssured that she does it efficiently and conscientiously. 1-'1937 'i ANNA BELLE COUNCIL Mixed Chorus 3, 4., Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Library Council 3, 4, Nature Study Club 2, 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 45 Tennis 2. Next year those whom Anna Belle has served in the library will miss her patient ways. She has held n helping hand to everyone-always, and willingly. MABEL DARE COUNCIL Commercial Club 2, 3, 4., Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Library Council 3, 4.5 junior Needlework Guild 3. With the sincerity and ability that Mabel Dare possesses, she will make anyone ll good setretaryg but with those big brown eyes, she'll hardly remain in an oiiice very long. PAGE 4 1 MARY ERNESTINE COUSINS Home Room Secretary 2, MESSENGER Staff 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 3, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4.: Basketball z, 3, 4.5 junior Needlework Guild 3, 4.5 Swimming 2, 35 Volley Ball 2, 3, 45 Girl's Athletic Association 4. Mary likes many things, but she loves music. A unique ability to rearrange popular tunes will win her a place in the class of modern composers. May her hunger for music be fed by distinguished success. ANNE FLEMING COZART Home Room President 2, 3, Student Council 2, 3, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 1, 3, 4, Secre- tary 4, junior Needlework Guild z, 3, 4, Director 2, 3, 4,, Secretary 4. Pretty Pollyanna wants to be an aviatrix. NVc admit she's up in the airl' most of the time anyway. Seriously, she deserves the best! --- Seniors P- MABEL CRAIG ' Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4.. Mabel is another quiet little miss who does her work thoroughly and good-naturedly. She is such a willing, capable, and cheerful student that all her classmates greatly admire and respect her. MAIDEE CRANE Brogden Literary Society 35 Needlework Guild 3. Maidee thinks and then follows her own conviction. Al- though she has little to say, we are fully aware that Silence hespeaks power, and that deeds speak louder than words. More power to you, Maiden. - 1937- FRANCES FOREMAN CRUM I Nlsssexcea Staff 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 25 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4.5 junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Swimming 35 Dramatic Club 4. Frank possesses every characteristic that helps to make attractiveness and charm-a clever mind, a jolly disposition, a smile that further adorns her face. In short, we consider her one of our best. HENRY VERNON CUNNINGHAM Blackwell Literary Society 2, 3, 4.5 Phy-Chem Club 4. H. V. has been efficient, consistent and hardworking in his own quiet way. He aspires to achieve something of benefit to mankind. Undoubtedly, this ambition will be realized when hc becomes a surgeon. PAGE 42 MAYE ELIZABETH DALTON Home Room Secretary 2, Vice-President 2, Brogden Literary ' Society 2, 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 3, 4, Basketball 33 1 Tennis 1, Swimming 2, 3, Volley Ball 2, 3. Maye's ambition is to be a dietitian. That isn't a bad job for any girl to undertake, for girls, you know that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! VVILLIAM ROSER DAVIDSON Current Events Club 4, Home Room Treasurer 4. Although Bill who hails from the dreamy, Ohio, has I been with us only a short time, he has made many lasting friends, as well as an outstanding impression as to his amiabili- ty and worthiness. 1 7t- i 4, Qwhw a BENJAMIN HARRISON DAWSON, JR. Orchestra 2, 2, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 43 Woodwind Ensemble 2, 3, 4, VVoodwind Quartet 3, 4, Boxing 2. If Ben can fly as high when he becomes a test pilot, as he does with his clarinet, he will always stay above the clouds. lf he would concentrate as hard on his lessons as he works to elude them, he would be an ideal stewdentf' JESSIE MAY DELAMAR Home Room Treasurer 2, Secretary 4, Hi-Rocket Staff 2, 33 Commercial Club 2, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Volley Ball 2, 3, 4. jessie May's etliciency in business lines has been evinced by thc capability with which she has handled her home room oflices. Indeed, such native ability and willingness to serve for-etell her success. w- 1937 - LOUISE HELEN DAVIS Home Room President 2, Student Council 23 Mixed Chorus 2, 35 Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 3, 4. Louise has made a very favorable impression upon her classrnates by her broad and ever friendly smile, and her keen sense of humor. May our Ugloonl-chaserl' continue to be a ray of sunshine, wherever she goes! MARJORIE ELIZABETH DAVIS Hi-Rucker Staff 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, O. Henry Literary Society 2, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 4, Basketball 2, 4, Tennis 3, 4, Swimming 2, Volley Ball 4, Monogram Club 4, Cheer Leader 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, junior Needle- , work Guild 2, 3, 4, Readers Club 2, 1. As Marjorie cheers through life, her large circle of ad- mirers will ever broaden. , PAGE 43 1 VIRGINIA HILL DENNING Hi-Rarlcvl Staff 4, Commercial Club 1, 3, 4, junior Needle- work Guild 2, 3. Virginia is not just another of that huge army of Would- Bc-Secrctaries, for her optimism, dependability, and intelligence will raise her far above the rest. She is prepared to overcome any competition anytime, anywhere. MARY LEE DENNIS NIESSENGER Staff 4, Commercial Club 3, 4, Southgate Literary Society 3, .tg junior Needlework Guild 3, 43 Vollcy Ball 3. Not a dull moment in a carload'-that's Larryme --all life and wit. You can see it in her sparkling, brown eyes, and cheery smile. VVe need a lot more like her to brighten the dark spots in this old world. 14 Sveniurs -- MARY DIAMOND Home Room Treasurer li Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 4. Mary, having made such a splendid scholastic record here, has an eye on Phi Beta Kappa at Duke. For these and other accomplishments, we will continue to hold this attractive lassie in the highest esteem. SARA ELIZABETH DI CKEY Home Room Vice-President 2, Commercial Club 3, 4, Cabinet 3, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4. Sara's happy heart and her correspondingly happy smile have added much to our school activities. She has many interests, among which one finds dramatics, sports, and com- mercial work. .--1937-- I-IARRIET MARIE DILLEHAY Home Room Secretary 2, 3, Vice-President 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 junior Needlework Guild 4. One look at Dimples', fone on each cheek? will easily convince you that she has an abundance of charm and poise. She's headed for a happy role on the stage of life. JOHN ASHBY DONALD Home Room President 2, 4, Student Council 2, 4, Commercial Club 25 Carmichael Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 45 Current Events Club 4, President 4, junior Civic Club 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4.5 Football 2, 3, 45 Track 2, 4, Boxing 2, lvlonogram Club 2, 3, 4. l Here is another athletic hero whose quiet, courteous manners have captivated the hearts of his classmates. John has been President of so many organizations we want to call him 'tChairman Donald. i PAGE 44 EDGAR WHITFIELD DUNHAM, JR. Home Room President 2, 3, Vice-President 4, Hi-Rocker 2, 3, 4,5 Student Council 2, 33 Page Literary Society 2, 3. 4, President 44 Phy-Chem Club 3, 4, President 45 Class Presi- dent 2. Ed's fine ability for public speaking has been praised repeatedly during his high school years. His skill in the art of dramatics was proved in the senior play, and his popularity among his classmates has been attested by the many ofiices he has held. Lucky Clemson-to enroll this textile engineer. EZRA EISENBERG Mixed Chorus 2, 35 Carr Literary Society 2, 3, 4. Although Ezra has a hard road before him as he wends his way to success as a chemical engineer, he exhibits qualities which will aid him in attaining his goal. -- Seniors -- X GRACE ELIZABETH ELLIS Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Junior Needlework ' Guild 2, 3, 45 Art Club 2. In her quiet way Grace has stamped herself in the class of '17 as an earnest, hard-working student. She is another little girl who has big ideas. Her dreams of becoming a commercial artist will without doubt come true. HILDA RANDOLPH ELVINGTON Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 4, Junior Needlework Guild .L Hilda joined our class this year. Already her charming personality and generosity have hegun to assert themselves, and her friends are numerous. Only a booger could be as good a sport as this South Carolinian. -1937-- -IOAN MARIE EPPERSON Hi-Racke! StaH 2, 1, 45 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, President 4, Home Room Vice-President 2, President 3, 4, Treasurer 45 Class Vice-President 33 Student Council 3, 4. One of D. H.'s most valuable girls! Indeed there can he no substitute for such a cooperative worker and friend. LOIS VIRGINIA EVANS Southgate Literary Society 2, 3, Lila Markham Brogden Literary Society 4, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4. Lois is as natural and unaffected as the sunshine. These traits together with her great consideration for her classmates have won for this charming piece of femininity many life-long friends-teachers, as well as students. PAGE 45 and skill are his greatest assets, for uithout them no wo ma can produce a Valuable product. llflzssierssiax Staff 1, 3, 4, Literary Editor .tg Mixed Chorus 2, Zi Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Readers Club 23 junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 4.5 Basketball 23 Volley Ball 2, Home Room V.ce- President 3. Rl Didn't she surprise us hy becoming a songstress, a French one t that? Alice can do anything-look at her activities! MARGARET ELIZABETH FASSETT Brogdcn Literary Society 2, 3, 45 Junior Needlework Guild 31 31 4- l Beneath Margaret's reserved exterior, there are a loyal heart and great possibilities which we are sure will send her to the top. Finch School is her choice and Optometry, her chosen lield. MARJORY RUTH FAUCETTE Commercial Cluh 2, 3, 45 Junior Needlework Guild 4. Industrious, friendly, quiet, keenly alive, good secretary-- sum up these and there you have-Ruth. IJ Q, YVILLIAM MERRELL FIELDS 7 1 .ff One of lNIerrell's delights is that of wood carving. I ALICE EUNICE FLEIYIING Versatile! Never could we find a hetter word for Alice. l41937 MACK ALLEN FLETCHER Commercial Club 2, 3, +5 Baseball 4. If you want a good, steady, unsellish, hard-working part- ner, Mack is the boy for you. In these characteristics his equal is hard to find. VIRGINIA DARE FLETCHER Virginia has a quiet manner and a pleasing smile. She is not one to push herself forward, but she is a true friend and a willing helper. These characteristics are heralds of suc- cess in every worthwhile pursuit. PAGE 46 TH OMAS LEE FOGLEMAN Orchestra 2, 3, Blackwell Literary Society 2, 3, 4, llhy-Chem Club 4. Tom, otherwise known as Recl,,' has been playing the violin ever since he was large enough to hold a 'ifiddle an' bow. He aspires to become a New York merchant-YVith such determination he'll make his way. MARTHA LANE FORLI NES Ili-Rocket Stall' 44 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 3, 4, Readers Club 3, junior Needlework Guild 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. During her sojourn here Martha has gathered about her an innumerable host of friends. With her quiet perseverance, she will undoubtedly succeed at Duke and out in the great wide, beautiful world. May she never experience anything but happiness! - Seninrs V- KATE CLAYWELL GANTT Hi-Rnrlcel Stall' 2, 3, .lg Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 1, 1, 4, Vice-President .Lg junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Director z, 3, .tg Basketball 2, 3, Swimming z, 3, 4, Home Room Vice-President 2, Secretary-Treasurer 3. ln 'iKatie ue tind a splendid example of one who has been endowed with two priceless gifts-wit and wisdom. V WARREN JANIES GATES Nlussrzxceu Stall 1, 1, 4, Blackwell Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Treasurer .Lg Current Events Club 4.3 Home Room Treasurer 4, junior Civic Club 4. His genial smile and mirthful eyes reveal a rare assortment of the traits that make a sterling character. VVhen vou see him in one of those pensive moods, don't you suppose he's dreaming of a perfect future. -A 1937?- NINA MATTIE GEORGE Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. Here comes the leader of the jovial naturedl Mattie has shown coiiperation and willingness in all her work, be- lieve us-she-'ll not be trampled by any obstacles in her way! EUGENE FRANK ANTHONY GERMINO Carr Literary Society 4, Football 2, 45 Track 25 Monogram Club 49 ,llmior Civic Club 3, 4, Chapel Usher 2, 3, Com- mercial Club 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Home Room Treas- urer 2, Secretary 4. What's in a name? Therels a whole lot in this one! In Eugene we glimpse a hidden genius. His rich tenor voice will be his passport to the realms of fame and fortune. PAGE 47 0 a ELWOOD WILLIAM GOLEY Carmichael Literary Society 3, 45 Junior Civic Club 4, Foot- ball 2, Baseball 3, 4, Monogram Club 4. Elwood's ambition is to break into major league baseball. He has already shown his aptitude for this major sport on the baseball team here. Surely with his perseverance and ability his success will continue. LUTHER CONNIE GOODWIN, JR. Carr Literary Society 4.1 Hi-Y 3, 4, Nlodel Makers Qub 4, President 4. He is a very reserved fellow, J iiet only a few of us have had the privilf e o 'i g t cal L. ' hose of us who have pe tr ns re ' ve i keen sense of humor a e e a frien N -4 Sweaters M ARY HELEN GOODWIN Ili-Racket Staff 4, Mixed Chorus 2, Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, Southgate Literary Society 45 junior Needlework Guild 2, 33 Dramatic Club 4. To be a dramatist and to see the world are her heart's desires. Such goals are not easily attained, but obstacles will not batllc Mary I'Ielen's will. NOMA LEE GOODWIN Mi-assi-:Norte Staff 3, .tg Library Council 4.5 Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Home Room Chaplain 3, Vice-President 3, Treasurer 4. A good book is a cure for all ills, Noma Lee avers, but she's no bookxxorm at that. No doubt her lore of hooks the motive goxerning her choice of writing as a profession is ...1 l 937 -- IDA MORRISON GRAY Nlrzssnwceu Staff 2, 3, 4,5 Commercial Club 'gg Brogden Liter- ary Society 2, 3, 4., Secretary 4, junior Needlework Guild 2. 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4.5 Volley Ball 2. Ida is a little bit , but she has a big circle of friends. Teaching and traveling have a strong appeal to this attractive girl. Along both roads she will encounter great adventures. .-Y. MAY PINCKNEY GRAY MESSENGER Stall 2, 3, 4.3 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Cornelia Spen- cer Literary Society 2, 3, 4.5 junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club 4, President 4. This striking blonde is a girl of charm and personality. Her talent in art will be nxost helpful in her career as an interior decorator. i PAGE 48 X n 0' I Q s .1 Y I F f A V . .1 I df. vs. 41. DOROTHY MAE GREEN l Hi-Racke! Staff 2, 3, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4.5 Readers Club 2, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, French Club 4, 4, President 4,3 Tennis 3, Aycock Debate 4.5 ' Swimming 1, Recitation Contest 35 Basketball 2, 3. . 4 Tally-ho! Here comes Dot on one of the horses shc loves so well. Certainly this skilled horsewoman has proved that she can take the knocks in life and will hurdle all the fences to Fame as a personality in the horse-world. ANNE ELI ZABETH GREGORY Hi-Rorkrr Stall' 2, 3, 4, Cofllusiness Manager 4.9 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Readers Club 2, 1, Secretary 3, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4.3 French Club 3. Knowing, funsloving, sincere Elizabeth all these years has only made us realize what a grand ole gal is going to leave the school this year. -- Seniors - RI I'l'I ELIZABETH GRESIIAM Commercial Club 3, .tg O. Henry Literary Society 4, junior Needlework Guild 4. This platinum blond has only one ambition-to travel. Altliougli very quiet and reserved, she will go ll long way by the sheer strength of her will power. There are many beckon- ing roads, Ruth. VVILLARD VVILSON GRIFFIN Hi-Rnclc-'I Stail' Q, .Lg French Club 3, 4, Carr Literary Society 3, Coop 4. Though this boy talks little, when he does say anything, it is worth hearing. Indeed, if he keeps the same spirit he has shown here, he will undoubtedly go far toward the realiza- tion of his dreams. --1937'- PAUL MAGNUS GROSS. JR. Hi-Racke! Staff 1, 3, 4., Editor-in-Chief 4, Page Literary Society 2, 2, 43 Readers Club 1, 3, French Club 4.5 Junior Civic Club 1, 4, Home Room President 4, Student Council 4. If one word were chosen to describe Paul, it would prob- ably be versatile-he is a leader in every sense of the word. The boundless fields of scientific research will welcome such .1 recruit. HUGH .ATHLEN GUNTER Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. Evidently Hugh follows the advice of the wise old bird who listened to all hc heard but never said a word. We think that the old bird has instilled in him some secret ambition that hels going to surprise us with some day. PAGE 49 CHARLES BALFORD HACKNEY Home Room President 2, Vice-President 4, Student Council 25 Commercial Club 2, 3, Monogram Club 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4. Hack has carried the ball over the goal line a number ot times for a touchdown, and each time it has thrilled us even more than before. in playing the game of life, he will make at triumphant run to success. ALLA N IIA LL Commercial Club 4. Allanls hopes are flying high, for his goal is to sail the skyways as a transport pilot. There can be no obstacles in his path, which he uill not be able to overcome with his person- ality antl ability. May you always keep above the clouds, Allan. --G Sveniurs -- JACK EDVVARD HAMILTON Commercial Club 25 Football 4.5 Wrestling 3. Ham reminds us of a Jack-in-the Box with the lid always open, so that he may greet the world with his broad smile and shining teeth. Indeed, he will receive a hearty welcome at Clemson this fall. LITNA M AE I-IAMLIN Home Room Secretary 2, Treasurer 35 Commercial Club 2, 3, 4., Cabinet .tg Southgate Literary Society 25 Brogden Liter- ary Society 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Hi-Rocker Staff 4. ln l'ete'sl' smile there is a certain charm that has made her an amiable triend of all students. That try-try-again attitude that we read very clearly in her character convinces us that we are going to be even prouder of Luna in years to come. -- 1937-- i VIRGINIA VVILSON HARDESTY Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 4. We all admire jen. She came to us in the middle of the year and immediately made her place in D. H. S. When shc's gone, we'll miss hearing her say Where's Hawley? and we'll be saying instead VVhere's 'Jen'? ANNIE LEE HARE Valley Ball 3, Basketball 3, Baseball 35 O. Henry Literarv Society 3. During her short sojourn, Annie Lee has taken an active part in all the sports. Indeed, such a square player will win countless honors in the field of life. PAGE 5 O EDNA MRRLE HARRIS l Southgate Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Junior Needlework Guild 4, To be able to laugh in the same genial way as Edna does, is quite rejuvenating. She is seldom down-hearted, but al- ways has her eyes focused on the happy things of life. She is very conscientious in her studies, especially Latin. KATE LEE HARRIS Home Room Treasurer 2, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4: junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4,5 French Club 3, 49 Stamp Club 2, 3, Vice-President 2, Secretary 3, Volley Ball 4. Kate Lee is loyal as a friend, persistent as a student, and admirable as a girl. We'll remember her as the conservative person who could always handle the situation, and who could always solve the problem. -i so-.4 -4 Sweaters P- WILSON HARTSELL Home Room Chaplain 3g Tennis 3, 4, Swimming 2. lt will be difiicult for anyone to fill the vacancy left when Xvilson leaves us. His bright smile which greets everyone at all hours of the day will always be remembered. 'I'oo, the tennis team will lose a good player, for his ability to swing a racquet is not often found. MILDRED MARRISS HANVLEY Home Room Vice-President 2, Hi-Rorker Staff 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 35 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 1, 1, 4.5 Art Club 3, 4, Secretary 4, Stamp Club 2, junior Needlework r Guild 2, Z, .Lg Readers Club 2. Nonchalant, carefree and gay, are adject'ves that reveal Mildred's outlook on life, but yet there is a serious side of her too. She excels in soap Carving and her one ambition is to become an interior decorator. There seem to be big things and I great places for this young lady. -A 1937 P- HAZEL STERRIT HAYNES Nlxssi-:NGER Stafl' gg Hi-Rurlcef Staff 43 Commercial Club 35 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 35 Readers Club Z3 junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Director 4, Co- Vice-President 4, Dramatic Club 4, Cheer Leader 43 Home Room Vice-Treasurer 4, Vice-President 4. Such a vivacious brunette as Hazel seldom hits Durham High. She has impressed her fellow students with the fact that her philosophy is be Il friend and make a friend. ANNIE CLARENCE HEDRICK MESSPZNGEIR Stal? gg Commercial Club 2, 3, .Lg Cornelia Spen- cer Literary Society 2, 1, 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2. Annie can always be distinguished by her blond hair and fair complexion. Her complete round of desires is directed toward sports, dancing, and travel. PAGE 5 1 CHARLES HENDERSON Swimming 3. Cheerful Charlie has lightened many a load with his wit and optimism. We valuc his friendship and expect great things of our good-natured pal. Along with his sunny dis- position there is determination, pluck, and ambition. EUGENE ANDREVV HESSEE, JR. Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Swimming 2. Eugene never looks down. His head is allways erect and his eyes are gazing upward. He's longing to be up in the air, his intimate friends tell us. We are glad that his ambition soars so high, for there are still new worlds to con- quer in aviation. -- Seniors -- GEORGE ROBERT HIGHSMITH Phy-Chem Club 3, 4, Secretary, Home Room Vice-President 2, Secretary 3, Coiip Class 4.. Robert combines scholarship with industry to make one of the school's best students. Although working a part of the day, he has maintained excellent grades throughout his high school career. Here's a toast to his future! JAMES HIGHSMITH Page Literary Society 2, 3, 4g Phy-Chem Club 3, 4, Coiip Class 4, Home Room President 3, Coroso Players 4. james, energetic, intelligent, and yet carefree, possesses many of the characteristics desired by all of us. His disposition is pleasing, his scholarship is excellent. VVc anxiously await the news of his certain future. A --l937-- MATTIE LEOLA HIGHSMITH Hi-Racket 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Home Room Secretary 4. What is more pleasing to the eye than a whimsical smile and dancing eyes? How thc oilice force will brighten when the bookkeeper comes to work! For charming, courteous, lovable Leola is a ray of sunshinev wherever she goes. CLAIBORNE THOMAS HILL Commercial Club 4, Track 3. Major Bowes, here is an amateur for your weekly program. It is strange that students of D. H. S. have not heard his musical talent used. We wish you luck in this ambition of yours, Claiborne. Perhaps the Major will be lenient with the sounding of the gong. PAGE 52 CAROL FAITH HOOVER Hi-Rocket Staff 3, 4, Literary Editor 45 Cornelia Spencer Lit- erary Society 3, Athena Literary Society 4, Art Club 33 Secre- tary 3, President 4, junior Needlework Guild 3, 4, Basket- ball 3, Tennis 4. Though we all rather suspected Carol of literary ambitions, we are not surprised that she prefers medicine. The possessor of a brilliant mind and far reaching sympathy, an excellent newspaper writer, a superior actress in the Senior Play, and the winner of a scholarship to Swarthmore-Carol always leads. VIRGINIA MANNING HORTON junior Needlework Guild 2, 35 Mixed Chorus 2, 33 Com- mercial Club 2, 3, .tg Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Home Room Secretary 2. Virginia can see the silver lining in any clouds. Always eager to help, she does the little things others leave undone and the big things other don't know how to do. -- Sen --A19 LEE SYLVESTER HUDGINS, JR. Home Room President 2, Vice President 2, Treasurer 34 Stu- dent Council 2, Commercial Club 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4.5 Boxing 2, 35 Monogram Club 4, Carr Literary Society 4. If you ever need the services of a truly competent and energetic person, just call on Lee. He is one of our most amiable fellows and has been a big asset to thc school, not only through his kindnesses, but has been pitcher on the base- ball team for two years. MARGARET FLOWERS HUDSON Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Dramatic Club 45 Brogden Literary Society 23 Commercial Club 2, 3, junior Needlework Guild 3. Laughing at her troubles and singing the blues away, Margaret dances through life as an example of real charm. tors -1 JAMES TABURN HOWE Page Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Band 4. Here is a boy whose eyes wear a perpetual smile. James is certainly headed for a successful career, and we aren't doubting that with his business-like persistence and good humor, he will reach his goal. DOUGLAS CHRISTINE H UCKABEE junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, .tg Basketball 4, Baseball 3, 4. Here is a girl who really follows her own convictions. And still, she is gav, jovial, with plenty of get-up-and-gof' Douglas has been a loyal friend, we wish her every happiness on the road of life. 37- PAGE 5 3 MYRTLE OPHELIA HUFF Home Room Critic 2, Commercial Club, 2, 3, 45 Southgate Literary Society 4., Vice-President 4.5 Library Council 3, 4.i junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4.. Myrtle is looking for excitement when she leaves D. H. S. -she wants to he a reporter for a secret detective! Her ability to keep mum will be a point in her favor. FABI US JEFFERSON H UNNICUTT Carmichael Literary Society 2, 45 Track 45 Wrestling 4.5 Swimming 2, 33 Monogram Club 4.. Fab is another of those fellows who wants to peep through ll transit and help to build the marvels of tomorrow. His careful work and patience will take him up any grade. -- Qeninrs - MARY ADELINE JAMES Commercial Club 25 Athena Literary Society 2, 35 Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4. Mary is full of pep and ready for anything-come what may. Her agreeable disposition and her ability to adapt her- self to any situation will surely help her along the road of life. RUTH BERTIE JOHNSON junior Needlework Guild 45 Commercial Club 4. Rutl1's magnificent obsession is nursing. Her exceptional philosophy of life and her capacity for learning new things will aid her in rendering invaluable service to humanity. -1937- JOHN THOMAS JOHNSON, JR. Stamp Club 2. John's future looks bright. His talent for writing, en- couraged by a lively imagination, will make him a successful author. Some day we'll pore over his famous tales of weird and strange adventures, then, we'll say proudly, I attended school with him, when- THOM AS CHEEK JOHNSON Phy-Chem Club 45 Tennis Club 3, 4.3 Monogram Club 4. Don't let troubles trouble you seems to be Scutter's theme song: Always smiling and scoliing discouragement, he tends to gather numbers of friends. Being shy with the women has been Scuttcr's best point, however this attitude seems a little changed when we mention-. Qui est-elle? We dare not fc'U.l L PAGE 54 LEON MACK JOHNSTON Home Room Vice-President 2, 4, Treasurer 3, Hi-Rocker Staff 2, 3, 4, Student Body Vice-President 4, Page Literary Society 2, 3, 4, President 4, Monogram Club 4., Vice-President 4, Tennis Club 3, 4., President 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3. Macey is one of the school's all around heroes. His athletic ability plus popularity have made him the fem'sl' ideal. ROBERT LOUN jOHNSTON,JR Mixed Chorus 3, Boxing 2, Swimming 2, Blackwell Literary Society 2, 3, 4. A crowd-a burst of laughter-what's the reason?-Bobby's wise-cracking again! Every crack and crevice in D. H. S. resounds with the echoes of them-and they will continue long after Bobby is gone. This trait is a valuable key to his popularity and success. I -- Seniors P- DONALD SAMSON JORDAN Nlrzssmzcr-:R Staff 2, 3, junior Civic Club 3, 4, President 4g Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Boxing 2, Orchestra 2, Band 2. This handsome heartbreaker is one of Durham High's brightest flashes on the track. Wherever he goes, Donald will continue to be a winner, for his stubbornly determined will is sure to direct him in getting whatever he wants. VIRGINIA ELIZABETH KENNEDY junior Needlework Guild 4, llrogden Literary Society 3, 43 Swimming 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Volley Ball 2, 3, 4. Virginia's deepening interest in all phases of school activi- ties has developed her numerous talents and made her useful- ness more apparent. She swims, she types, she plays ball, she reads, she studies, and she sandwiches plenty of fun throughout. -S 1937-- WILLIAM HENRY KERNODLE Mrzssr-:Nusa Staff 3, 43 Hi-Rocket 4.5 Page Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Home Room President 4, Student Council 4. Bill is especially adept in the art of making friends, his associates love his cheerful way of meeting the daily grind. This capable, dependable young man likes to get in on the big things and help make a success of them. NELL CURTISS KERNS Home Room Vice-President 2, Chaplain 4.5 Brogden Literary Society 2, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 3, 4, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. Thfs far-sighted little girl has dipped into the future and has carefully planned her career. First, Carolina, then some- where in the world, perhaps her own Friendly City, to scatter her ideas that beautifully decorated homes make hap- pier homes. PAGE 55 7 1 I L, Vx , 4, . W 313 of RUBY CLAIRE KIRKLAND junior Needlework Guild 3, 4, Nature Study Club 3, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 3, 4, Volley Ball 4, Basketball 3, 4, Swimming 3, 4, Tennis 4, Baseball 3, 4. vb, Give Ruby Claire physical education and she will be con- tent, whether it is volley ball, basketball, swimming, tennis, or baseball, she reveals her skill. Building up a healthy body is one more step toward success in any line. MARGARET ANN KNIGHT Msssexman Staii 2, 3, 4, Co-Business Manager 4, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Director 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Home Room Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3, Readers Club 2, 3, May Court 2. VVe shall always be interested in hearing of Margaret Ann's success as a technician, since we already commend her achievements in D. II. S. - Seniors - ROBERT JOHN KORSTIAN Orchestra 2, 3, Commercial Club 2, Swimming 2, 3, 4, Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Phy-Chem Club 4, Band 2, 3, 4. Bob's ambition soars to the skies. He says he is going to be an aviator, and why shouldn't he? Industrious, rc- sourceful, ambitious--he has not yet encountered anything that he couldn't master. Athletics, science and music are right down this boy's Halley. MARJORIE ANNE KRUMMEL junior Needlework Guild 3, 4, Director 4, Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4, Secretary 4, Treasurer 4, Tennis 3, 4, Athena Literary Society 2, 1, 4, Vice-President 2, Secretary 3, President 4, Art Club 2, Home Room Vice-President 1, 4, Messexcnn Staff 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2. Marjorie, our most original, can also boast of many other umostsn, but above all other superlatives, to us she's the 'Hnostest fun! -- 1937- ROSE GOLDSMITH KUEFFNER Home Room Vice-President 2, Secretary 2, President 3, Secre- tary 4, Mntssnxci-in Staff 2, 3, 4, Assistant Literary Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Girls' Athletic Association 2, 3, 4, Press Reporter 4, Tennis 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4, Volley Ball 4, Student Council 3, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Critic 4, French Club 3, 4, Secretary 4, Monogram Club 4. Rose's list of activities is the truest test of her character- the culmination of leadership, ability, and personality. MARTHA CLAIBORNE LAM M Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Volley Ball 2, 3, 4, Basket- ball 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Brogden Literary Society 2x 31 -I-f Sympathetic Martha leaves us in order to advance higher in life. Duke will be the better for having a Lamm in W its fold. PAGE 56 WILLIAM FRANCIS LAUERSDORF Football 4, Boxing 2. Bill is another athlete, who has handled the pigskin with a rough and ready grasp, and has landed some wicked punches in the noble art of boxing. After attending Western Reserve, he is going into that held which tells us what to buy and why. SUSAN ELIZABETH LAWRENCE junior Needlework Guild 45 Commercial Club 4.5 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 4, Chaplain 4. In quiet, unassuming Susan there lies au unusual combi- nation of musician and secretary. She has well proved her ability as a speaker, too, for she won the Keesler Memorial Contest in our school. -- Seniors - -TUNIOUS DEMPSEY LEATHERS Home Room Secretary 2, Hi-Y 3, 4, Baseball 4, Track 3. Dempsey has begun early to exercise his talent in wood- working. He can turn out as pretty pieces of furniture as anyone. In his niche as a cabinet-maker he will certainly gain a high position in that field of master-craftsmen. He is also a notable athlete and a good student. LOIS LEE NIESSENGER Staff 2, 3, 4, Assistant Literary Editor .tg Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4,5 Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, .tg Home Room Secretary 3, 4, President 3, Student Council 3, Readers Club 2, 3, Critic 3, May Court 2, Basketball 2, 3. Lois' ability and willingness to work will certainly be missed here. ln our losing her, Duke will receive a treasure of brains and beauty. -wsu- MARTHA HOSKINS LEWIS junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Director :, 3, 4, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Marshal 4, Home Room Secretary' 35 Msssexmsa Staff 2, 3, 4, Art Editor 4, French Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4. It is a recognized fact that Martha's ideal is not lower than the highest round of the ladder. Everybody admires her for her excellent scholarship, artistic ability, and friendly dis- position. ' EDNA AMELIA LLOYD Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4.3 Readers Club 25 junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Athena Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 35 Nature Study Club 2, Home Room Chaplain 2. Edna's winning ways and willingness to help have won c-ur hearts. Since entering D. H. S., she has begun a reign of popularity which will continue through life. PAGE 57 VVALTER SAMUEL LOCKHART, JR. Home Room Treasurer 4, Blackwell Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Mswsxoea Staff 2, 3, 4. Walter's humorous personality has sparkled through many a 'lblue Mondayfl Helll find a happy landing anywhere he goes! MARY LOUISE LOVE Commercial Club 3, Art Club 4. Smart as they make 'em. That's Louise, because she has acquired the art of applying herself to her studies, and herels another big feather in her cap, too: she is very lady-like. --ff Seniors --- CECIL SVVAIN LUCAS Student Council 2, 4, Treasurer 4, Commercial Club 3, 4, Carr Literary Society 2, 3, 4, President 3, Football 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, 'Wrestling 2, 3, 4, Captain 3, Phy-Chem Club 3, 4, President 3, Treasurer 4, junior Civic Club 3, 4, Treas- urer 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, President 4, Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, President 3, Treasurer 4, Home Room President 2, 4. Luke's record speaks for itself. He is a born leader and an all-round good sport. MARY PRUDENCE LUQUIRE Brogden Literary Society 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. Mary is known for her optimistic outlook on life. Her easy going manner and her happy-go-lucky attitude only make you love her more. Shels sure to live a worthy life! -1 1937-1 ESTELLE FELTS LYON Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, French Club 4, Tennis 3, Nature Study Club 2, Readers' Club 2, 3, Mixed Chorus 3, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Girls' Athletic Association 4. Estelle has endeared herself to many of us, for we have always known her to be a very understanding and reliable friend. Indeed, she's won a place in the heart of dear old ll. H. S. ELIZABETH AMANDA MACK Home Room President 2, Vice-President 3, Reader's Club 2, 1, Secretary 3, Valley Ball, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball, 3, 4, Student Council 2, Brogden Literary Societv 2, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, MESSENGER Staff 2, 3, 4, Hi-Racke! 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Monogram Club 4. Although Elizabeth has many irons in the tire she doesn't let the pressing duties of numerous activities interfere with her pleasure. Much charm and talent are the possessions of this attractive girl. PAGE 58 ,- , GRACE LOUISE MaeMILLAN Cornelia Spencer 3, 43 Readers Club 33 French Club 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 3, 4, Volley Ball 35 Latin Contest .tg French Contest 4. As refined as her name is Scotch, as smart as her grades imply, and as dependable as the skies are blue-behold Louise on her pedestal ol success! RUBY MAE M AN ESS llrogden Literary Society 3, 4.5 Commercial Club 2, 3, 43 junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4. Here is another of those ambitious pen pushers who desire to take memoranda from some captain of industry. Ruhy's sincerity. proficiency, and helpful attitude are speeding her toward a worthwhile place in the stenographic world. -4 Seniors V- VVALTER BRYAN MANGUM, JR. Page Literary Society 2, Home Room President 2, Track 2, 2, 4, Monogram Club 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 2. This play-boy knows all the tricks of the game. Never study when you can play, but study hard when you must- that's llryan's maxim. And in D. H. S. it has worked. MARGARET MASON Home Room Vice-President 29 junior Needlework Guild 3, 43 Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4.5 Commercial Club 4. Margaret has patterned her life according to thc old maxim. Silence is golden. She is a delightful person who makes a deep impression upon those who are fortunate enough to know her well. i -fwsrke ANNIE M AE M eGl-l EE O. Henry Literary Society 4.5 junior Needlework Guild 4. Annie Mae personities good nature and initiative. She is always accommodating and willing to help anyone. The nursing profession will have a worthy addition to the ranks when this girl leaves D. H. S. MELITA ELEANOR MeLEOD Basketball 45 Southgate Literary Society 4. Meet the girl who wants to teach math to the rising gen- eration. NVith the preparation she will receive at Duke she cannot fail to arrive at the proper solution. The youngsters will be fortunate to have the privilege of sitting at the feet of such an apt teacher. i PAGE SQ ' i ROBERT MELLON Blackwell Literary Society 45 Hi-Racket Staff 4. In Bob we see another well-poised, efficient young gentleman who has recently cornc to us from another school. The outcome of a piece of work assigned to him is never doubtful--it will be done, and done well. GEORGE VVESTLY MELTON Commercial Club 2. Who would have guessed that under George's quiet exterior there is a heart that longs to wander over this old terrestrial ball and see what it's like on the other side? With this wander-lust, there is no telling what good fortune the future holds. -- Seniors - VIVIAN VIOLA MEYER Brogden Literary Society 4. Although Vivian has been with us only a short time, she has proved her ability to be congenial with her fellow-students. Sweet and quiet-cvvry one is assured that she will find hap- piness aheadf' CLARENCE HILTON MILES. JR. Look at C1arence's hobby, if you wish to forecast his future. This builder of model aircraft, so skilled and proficient in the practice, is destined to accomplish his purpose: an aviation mechanic this quiet gentleman must bc. -A 1937-'- l ANN ROSELYN MILLS Home Room President 2, Secretary 2, 3, Treasurer 4. Vice- President 4, Hi-Rocker StaH 2, 3, 45 Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Student Council 2, Baseball 3, .tg Basketball 2, 3, 4, Tennis 2, 3, 4, Swimming 3, 45 Vollcy Ball 3, 45 Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4, President 4, Monogram Club 4. Ann, liberally endowed with pep, charm, and common sense, has easily become queen of the feminine athletic world -and, lest we forget, The Youngest. EDITH MAE MITCHELL Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Volley Ball 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. Edith is always ready to offer a helping hand and a pleasant smile. With these essentials already mastered, she is surely destined to become an excellent secretary. PAGE 60 NORMAN SHERWOOD MOlZE Hi-Rocket Staff 4, Home Room Vice-President 3, President 45 Student Council .tg Mixed Chorus 2, 45 Current Events Club 4. Norman, a good scoutf' will surely follow enchanting trails. His rare sense of humor and his philosophical attitude 'owards whatever problem he tackles have insured the popu- larity of this youthful VVill Rogers. ELVA SUE MOORE Mixed Chorus 23 O. Henry Literary Society 2, 3, 4. Sweet Sue has brightened up many of our dull moments with her Titian hair. But she has other methods of holding our attention-the steady How of intelligent conversation and the sparkle of merriment in her bright, brown eyes. -4 Qzniurs -- ROBERT BEAMAN M OORE Home Room Treasurer xg Commercial Club 3, 4, Carmichael Literary Society 3, 45 Track 3, Boxing 4. Beaman is a jolly good fellow who has helped to make life here pleasant and worthwhile. His traits of' character insure him a position of importance and influence wherever he may land. This star athlete will certainly bc missed on the track and boxing teams next year. RUFUS KING MOORE, JR. Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. Rufus is indeed one of those few who, once a friend, remains a friend. This conscientious worker will surely accom- ! plish his ambition to be a business executive. We need many i fllnnru like 'cRllfP.,, - 1937- BENNIE AUBREY MORRIS Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 3, Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Wrestling 2, 3. What would the wrestling team do without Bennie? Wrestling instinct is revealed in everything he does. He tackles whatever he goes after with vim and sticks to it until he has conquered it. This capable fellow is already prepared to light life's battles. PAUL LEONARD MORRIS Boxing 2. Paul has defended Durham High's good name in his many sports. VVe find it difficult to say Tally-ho to such a loyal student. PAGE 61 EDITH VVILSOE MUNFORD Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club z, 3, 4, Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4. Lovely red hair, brown eyes, pleasing personality, steno- graphic ability-what more could an employer ask of Edith? SADIE LEE M UN FORD lvlessiswcek Staff 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, z, 4, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild it 45 Volley Ball 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3. Sadie Lee is a big girl, with a big heart, and wc hope she wins her ambition in the same big way. -- beniurs ff- CAROLINE ALICE MURDAUGH Commercial Club 1, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Home Room Secretary 4, May Court 1. Durham High is proud of a girl whose appearance and personality are as charming as Caroline's. Always poised and calm, she commands the respect of all who meet her. The man who gets her for his secretary will be very lucky. MARSHALL FREDERICK MVRDAITGH, JR. Page Literary Society 3. Fred is a liappy-go-lufky fellow, always seeking' to have a good time, but when he xxzmtg to, he can apply himself and arcom- plish Nxorthxvhile .hfngs. --1937-- CAROLYN M URRAY junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Volley Ball 2, 3, Southgate Literary Society 4., Basketball :, 3, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 1. Carolyn doesn't make a big pomp or show about anything, but her friendliness and congeniality make lasting friends for her. She'l1 have no trouble making her way. DORA FRANCES NABERS junior Needlework Guild 3, 4, Renders Club 3, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 3, 4, Hi-Rocket Staff 3, Home Room Vice-President 3, May Court 3, Gir1's Athletic As- sociation 3. Dora Frances aspires to be a laboratory technician in a famous hospital, perhaps Duke, and we're willing to back up anyone with such a degree of intelligence and composure. PAGE 62 Olga, RUBY LEE NORTON Commercial Club 1, 3, O. Henry Literary Society 2, 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 1, 3. Ruby has a combatant for troubles-smiles. Her amiable disposition and thorough dependability are suflicient tn secure for her that position she seeks as a stenographer. MARION LOUISE NORVVOOD Brogden Literary Society 2, 2, .Lg Junior Needlework Guild 1, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4.5 Tennis 3, 4, Volley Ball 2, 35 Home Room Vice-President 2, 3. Vivacious Marion is ready For everything. Here's hoping that when she leaves Durham High, she'll take her smile wita her. She can make good use of it no matter where she lands. -4 beniors -- LEX EUC-ENE O'BRIANT Football 2, Home Room Secretary 2. All of us- know Lex, whose happy-go-lucky, optimistic out- look on life has made him a pal of everyone. He is not only an able talker but a sympathetic listener. No matter what field of engineering he enters, we feel assured that his friendly, cooperative spirit will win success. ,IESSIE KATRINA ORMOND Ili-Rorkrr Staff' 2, 2, .tg Student Council 2, 3, 4, President 45 Dramatic Club 4, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Director Q, .tg Mixed Chorus 2, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3 4,5 Girls' Athletic Association 3, 43 Home Room President 2, 3. Vice-President 4, Treasurer 4, Class President 3, Swim- ming 4, Basketball 4. Her ability combined with her genuine enthusiasm have made her a leader of leaders. --s1937- HENRY CHRISTOPHER OSBORNE Carr Literary Society 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Handicraft Club 3, Commercial Club 2, 3. Ossie will surely go through life with few worries, for he takes all the hardships with a smile. His attitude of al- ways holding his chin up will help his ambitions result in a brilliant career. OLIVE ELIZABETH PAGE Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 45 Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, .tg Basketball 2, 33 Volley Ball 2, 3. Few people have the ability to dance like our graceful little Olive. She danced her way into Durham High and out again almost before we could catch a breath. The echo of her rhythmic footsteps will linger long after she has gone. PAGE 63 Q, ,JJ- ' ,Lf eff in-M ff I JOHN MILTON PICKARD Coiip Class 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4. john's admirable dignity may be the secret formula for his method of accomplishing things quickly. Or maybe the solution lies in his subtle humor, which enlivens his personality. In leadership, he is among the best! RICHARD HENRY PIERCE Current Events Club 4, Secretary 4, Carr Literary Society 3, 4, President 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 43 Monogram Club 3, 4, President 4. NVe find in Dickie the ability and persistence to succeed in any phase of work. His record on the baseball diamond has been one that suggests nothing but an unusually prosperous future. Does he have a hobby?'l His friends answer, Yes, Annie-Ball Y - Seniors -- MARGARET FRANCES PENDERGRAPH Athena Literary Society 3, O. Henry Literary Society 4, junior Needlework Guild 3, 4, Commercial Club 3. Margaret hopes to tell us some day how wc should decorate our homes and offices and how to make this world more color- fully pleasant to live in. Her personality and her readiness to serve render her success doubly sure. JUDITH MARGARET PERLZWEIG Home Room Secretary 4, Hi-Rocket Staff 2, 3, Athena Liter- ary Society 2, 33 French Club 4. If our rare, capable Judy follows her philosophy of life- that any talent can be developed when concentrated on and exercised enough- one will surely find many charms and tal- ents wrapped up in this choice package of personality. -- 1937+- NELLIE LEE PILLEY Southgate Literary Society 2, 3, 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Nature Study Club 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Volley Ball 2, 3. In Nellie we have another of these congenial persons who do so much to make life in D. H. S. more pleasant. W. C. U. N. C. should count itself lucky to have such a girl as a student. WARREN HOUSE POPE Hi-Rocker Staff 2, 3, 4, Junior Civic Club 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 4, Page Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Art Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4. His classmates call him the most artistic -and don't we all? He won first place in the 1936 art appreciation contest and also he has done exceptionally outstanding work in Mrs. Mason's art classes. Warren has a flair for other things: reading, debating, and declaiming. PAGE 64 CAROL LOUISE PRI CE Study Club 1, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 1, l'ennis Basketball Buddy is a girl of splendid accomplishments and earn endeavors. VVe have no doubt of her success in any sph of life that she may decide to occupy. I 1 Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Needlework Guild 3, Natu : 2, 3. i l e MARGARET RUTH RAGAN Hi-Rorlerl Staff 1, 4, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, . junior Needlework Guild 3, 4, Commercial Club 4. Here is a srlendid girl, an enthusiastic worker, and most agreeable companion. Her record has been marked no sensational advance, but has been a steady riscithe prod, of honest toil. fr -- swim-5 P- MARVIN CLYDE REEP, JR. Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Carr Literary Society 2, 4. Marvin, outwardly dignified and serious, impresses his teachers as an ideal student, but beneath the surface there lurks plenty of mischief. He wants to be a surgeon. Oh! won't he cut up? M EREDITH GWENDELYN RIGGSBEE l junior Needlework Guild 3, Commercial Club 4, Band 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. This lively trumpet player has the distinction of being the only girl who is a member of the band. Poten is not only ciiicient in music activities, she is just a good all-round girl in whatever she undertakes. -4 l937-- M OZETTE CARLTON RIGGSBEE I-Ii-Racke! Stati' 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4., Junior Needlework Guild 2, X, .Li Home Room Vice-President 2, 3, President 2, 3, Student Council 2, 3. Met is a petite songbird who is capable in other lines also. One needs only to know her slightly to realize her true value, hut one wants to know her fully when he has known her in the least degree. CYNTHIA M AE RIGGSBEE junior Needlework Guild 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Brog- den Literary Society 3, 4, Volley Ball 2, Basketball 2, Stu- dent Council z, Home Room President 2, Secretary 2, Nature Study Club 2, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2. Peggy is a favorite among the students. By her earnest' ness, she has won for herself a host of friends, including both faculty and students. , PAGE 65 l I CARL RIPLEY Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Football 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 33 Wrestling 4. Rip is a steady fellow, calm and reserved. He has tilled an important place as a guard on the football team for two years. Now, it is his desire to fill an equally valuable position as a first-rate mechanic. MABEL CHRISTINE ROBBINS Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Junior Needlework Guild 3, 43 Southgate Literary Society 1, 3, 4.3 Commercial Club 2, Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4, Basketball 2, 35 Baseball 35 Volley Ball 2, 3. Chris easily makes new acquaintances through her very witty and talkative disposition. If she applies herself in future life as she has in her school work, happiness will be a cer- rainty. lg Seniors - ERNEST LEROY ROGERS Mixed Chorus 3, 4. Leroy made The Youngest a swell older brother-rather domineering in the play but very friendly otfstage. Too, his success in vocal work already forecasts the future success he hopes to attain in the field of music. If he continues we'll surely see his name in the headline--another Nelson Eddy! MAYDE ROGERS junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4.5 Dramatic Club 4.5 Brogden Literary Society 1, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4, Com- mercial Cluh 3. Here is another little bit who with her affable dis- position and pleasant manner has achieved many worthy positions during her school career. She deserves a big share of the worldls blessings. -419329-' A ' I . I . fs ' I JAMES PICKETT Ross, JR. Football ia, 3, Basketball 2, 3, Swimming 45 Carmichael Literary Society 2, 39 Home Room Secretary 3, 4, Treasurer 47 'f A Wanted!-a word that could possibly describe such an af- fahle, attractive, and all-around good fellow! It was a lucky clay for D. H. S. when he came. p I ' EVELYN WANDA ROSS Brogden Literary Society z, 3, 4.5 Volley Ball z, 3, 45 Basket- ball 2, 3,'4.5 Baseball 43 Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Junior Needlework' Guild 4.5 Girls' Athletic Association 3, 45 Hi- Raclcct Staff 45 Art Club 3. It Evelyn can take dictation and type as skillfully as she can handle the balls on the athletic field, we would not be the least presumptuous in saying she'll make a fine secretary. PAGE 66 DORA PAGE SCARLETT N I 5 Junior Needlework Cuild 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 43 Art Club 25 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 45 Hi- Rockct 4. Instead of putting her thoughts into speech Dora Page is compiling hers in preparation for the short stories which she intends to write in the far distant future, when there will be more time for concentration than crowded hours at D. H. S. have permitted. CAROLYN ADA SEELEY Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 3, Hi-Rocker Stall' 1, 3, 4, News I-Iditor .tg Art Club 2, 3, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, tg Athena Literary Society 4, Vice-President 4, French Club 3, .tg Library Council 3, junior Needlework Guild Director 2, 3, 4, Tennis 2, 3, 4, Basketball 3, Swimming 35 Debating 4. Carol's indecision as to her vocation is not alarming, for she has proved to us that she can excel in any field. k- Sweaters -- FRANCES MARIE SALLY Brogden Literary Society 2, 1, 4, Basketball 23 Volley Ball 2, Handicraft Club Q, Secretary 3, Treasurer 3, Home Room Treasurer 2. Frankie's ambition is architectural drawing. Obviously, her interests are concentrated on another type of drawing also, for her charm has attracted many a boy. HAZEL JEAN SATTERWHITE Library Council 3, .tg junior Needlework Guild 4, Com- mercial Club 3, 4. HazeI's quiet, competent manner will easily win the ad- miration of her patients when she enters the Profession of Nurring. An enthusiastic participation in sports and an un- selfish consideration of other people are her chief attributes. -- 1937- WALLACE EMERY SEEMAN i junior Civic Club 1, .tg Tennis 3, 4, Manager 33 Orchestra 3, 43 Student Council 2, 3, 4, Home Room President 2, 3, 43 LIESSENGER Staff 2, 3, 4, Co-Business Manager 4. What would the MESSENGER clo without Wallace's faithful management-and the Seeman Printery! In thc business field as well as many others he has certainly made his way-not to mention the pursuit of the fairer sex. NANCY ELIZABETH SHARPE Art Club Q, junior Needlework Guild 45 Volley Ball 33 Tennis 34 Swimming 35 Baseball 3, Basketball 3, Brogden Literary Society 3, 4, Commercial Club 3, 45 Cabinet 4. jolly, sweet-natured Nancy! VVhat a dreary place the typing loom would bc without her cheerful smile and merry laughter. Her pleasing personality and individual charm are coveted by many girls, yet, she is everybody's friend. PAGE 67 MARY HELEN SHAVV Mixed Chorus Q, 45 Commercial Club 35 Brogden Literary Society 43 junior Needlework Guild 3, .tg Basketball 3, 4. Ilehold this masterpiece uf naturt-Mademoiselle Helen Shaw. At a glance it is readily seen that her chief interest, beauty culture, cannot be futile. MINNIE LEE SHAVV Commercial Club 35 Brogden Literary Society 3, 4, Junior Needlework Guild 3, 4. Here is a fine combination of sterling quality, studiousness, and zeal in purpose. Minnie Lee's efforts in school are characterized by these traits. She is a uperfect little lady. -- beniurs -- ELOISE GLEN SHERMAN junior Needlework 2, 3, 4, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 43 Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Cabinet 33 Hi'R '5kf Staff 4- Hear ye, future employers of pretty stenographers! Recom- mendations? Does she need any with her charm, poise, friend- liness, and obvious secretarial ability? MARY JOSEPHINE SKEEN Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, .tg Hi-Rnckvf Staff 45 C0111- mercial Club 2, 3, 4. If it takes friendliness and a cooperative spirit to succeed in business, witty, affablc Mary will surely be the first to satisfy her desire for secretarial work. Speed and accuracy have char- acterized her valuable work as typist on the Hi-Rorlcrl and have proved her ability. - 1937 -- THOMAS JOSEPH SLOAN, JR. Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. Though T. is a boy of few words, he has the ingenuity and perseverance to follow through in any phase of rt-ark that he desires to undertake. CATHERINE FRANCES SMITH Commercial Club 2, 3, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 45 Volley Ball 3, Basketball 35 Mixed Chorus 23 junior Needle- work Guild 3, 4. N ky Catherine, at a glance, seems to be one of those silent girls, but soon her jolly, friendly manner shows that she is i A serious about only a few things. She is quite studious and if conscientious in any task that may be set before her. PAGE 68 DORIS MUSETTA SMITH Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Nature Study Club 2. In her own self-analysis Music calls herself a very determined girl. This is an admirable characteristic, Musie. Stick to it and it will take you to the top rung of the ladder of success, for where there's a seill thi-re's always a way. GLADYS JESSMA SMITH Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 junior Needlework Guild 4. Gladys, a quiet girl, fond of laurrhing and swimming, has great aspirations in the way of becoming a designer. We predict without hesitation that she will succeed in anything she undertakes with the reliable work done by her in D. H. S. as a background. -4 swims '+- . LENA BROWDER SMITH O. Henry Literary Society 3, 4, Critic 3, President 4, Junior Needlework Guild 3, 4.3 French Club 3, Volley Ball 3. Peggyl' is one of the quietest members of the class, doing good without making a fuss about it. She has been so faithful throughout her high school career, that she takes away the confidence and esteem of teachers and students. MARJORIE FINCH SMITH Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 4, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, Brogden Literary Society 3, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 4. judging from her accomplishments in the music world at D. H. S., one finds Illlarjorie quite capable of filling the position of an artistic singer. l - 1 92.7 - ELIZABETH BLANKS SNIPES Home Room Vice-President 3, Junior Needlework Guild 1, 3, 45 Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4, Brogden Literary Society lj Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 3, 4, Reader's Club 2, 3, Hi-Racke! Staff 4. Snippy with her bewitching ways and jolly smile is always welcomed by a crowd! It's diiiicult to let her go this year, but we know she's a headin' for finer things. ELEANOR FULLER SOUTHGATE Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4., Treasurer 4, Swim- ming 3, Volley Ball 2, 3, May Court 3, Basketball 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club 4, President 4.5 Hi-Racket Staff 2, 3, 43 Home Room Secretary 2, President 35 Student Council 3, junior Needlework Guild 1, 3, 4, Director 3, 4, Monogram Club 4, President 4. Abounding in talcnts, full of fun, always smiling-as she sees only the joyful side of life-that's U-Iin1mie . PAGE 69 GORDON McKENNY SPEED Home Room Secretary 2, 3, President 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Co-President 4, Track 2, Carmichael Literary Society 4, Student Council 4. Gordon has won our hearts with his how are you all smile. He is well-known as one of our most industrious and dependable students. Always ready to take part in any worth- while activity, he has acquired many lasting friends. GEORGE BROVVER SPRANSY Carmichael Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Track Manager 3, Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, Current Events Club 4, Home Room Secretary 2, Junior Civic Club 4. George has tried them all-athletics, literary society, ani clubs. He hasn't made a bad job of it either! If he plays the game of life as well as he plays football, he need have no fear of failure. --' bzniurs -- ALTON EZRA STANLEY Commercial Club 2, 3, w'l'0SIlll1g-3. Alton is another worthy product of that successful, man- rnaking group, namely, the Coiip Class. ln wrestlinrr skill he's the pride of his Alma Mater. As a salesman, he will certainly make a favorable mark in the world. HORACE GOODMAN STANLEY Home Room Vice-President 3. Deadweight is a kind-hearted, conscientious fellow who has won his place by oral etfort, as well as by his plain Horsfacle sense. His well-developed sense of humor and friendliness have done much to liven up our dead moments. We'll never forget llurace! W -41937- WILLIAM EZRA STANLEY, JR. Home Room Treasurer 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Tennis Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Civic Club 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Base- ball 3, Football 2, 43 Swimming 3, Tennis 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Carmichael Literary Society 3, 4, Secretary 4. W. E. aspires to be a great athlete, and from a glance at his list of activities, one might readily guess that he is well on the road toward the realization of his ambition. VVILLIAM ALFRED STAPLEFORD Home Room Chaplain 23 Track 3, Boxing 2, Swimming 2. One will not easily forget the friendly smile and cordial greeting of Bill. He always radiates the beam of fellowship for everyone-such a personality will prove a great asset in his future. PAGE 70 GEORGIA ELIZABETH STEELMAN Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3. Georgia has endeared herself to a great many people. When she is a nurse, her serious, studious habits will render her an invaluable service. She is a true friend, a comrade of the highest type. ARA JANET STONE Home Room Vice-President 2, Secretary 4, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4.5 Art Club 2, Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4.5 Volley Ball 2, Renders Club 2. This curly haired lass is better known as a fun-maker. There is never il dull moment in ber life. the depressed seek out janet for a pep-upl' the blues. Maybe this is why talk as a cure for r V ' ' ' -,vfLA.f' -- Saeniurs -- if HARRIET LOUISE STRAYHORN Home Room President 2, 3, Vice-President 4, Secretary 2, Student Council 2, May Court 3, Brogtlen Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Vice-President 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Cabinet ig., Secretary 4.5 junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4: Nlixed Chorus 2, 3, 4.5 Hi-Rocker! Stal? 4. l'eezie's'l popularity has found its source in her ready smile and genuine interest in her associates. And-lest we forget-she's easf on thc eyes. ,jjd !U!V!JVI?RNI?E!?!5,QNST.ANTINE SUNAS Orchestra :bf .7 nnisical talent of the orchestra was boosted consider- Ernest joined the ranks. Though English seems .1 I'-I nalpl for him, this friendly, congenial, attractive fellow re el .in things artistic, and beautiful. After all, what rt-ally counts? ag, if -4 19375--' I DOROTHY RIVERS SVVAIN Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4.3 Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4. It is quite an art to be able to toss your troubles to thc four winds as Dorothy does! She takes hold of life with the greatest of ease, and in just this manner she always gets what she wants. ETTA MAIE SWIFT junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, Commercial Club 2, 3, 45 Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4. Maybe it's Etta Maie's quiet solemnness that made her so swift with her pencil and the drawing of tbose 'fcurli-cues ftbey call it shorthandl. Anyway, she's O. K. in her com- mercial work. PAGE 7 1 i DW uf-lflxx' RALPH GORDON TAYLOR, JR. Current Events Club 2, 35 Commercial Club 45 Page Literary Society 2, Football 2, 33 Track 2, Wrestling 25 Home Room President 2, Vice-President 2, 3. Itls hard to say just what it is, but Ralph has a certain something that makes him fill a big place in our hearts. Maybe it's his joviality and his contagious smile that always chase away our dark moments. NANCY ELIZABETH TEER Home Room President 2, Student Council 2, May Court 25 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 43 Commercial Club 2, 3, 4, Co-President 4.4 Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4. Lucky guy-to dictate to Lib! Having her as a secretary would turn work to play. Don't all rush to become a big boss, boys! After all, really, there can be only one. -- Seniors P- FRANCES CHERRY THOMAS French Club 3, 45 Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4.3 Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4. In Frances' nature one will find qualities possessed by few people. Many envy this girl's ingenuity and subtlencss. Forget her?-Never! LILLIAN VIOLA TISDALE Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. Friends!-Meet another of our embryo secretaries who is ready, willing and ablen to take dictation from the right one. May you find that one very soon, Lillian, and may only good fortune attend you! -- 1937 k- LAWRENCE ARCHDALE TOMLINSON, JR. Hi-Rorkel Staff 2, 3, 4, Co-Business Manager 4.5 Page Liter- ary Society 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Tennis 2, 3, 4, Mono- gram Club 2, z, 45 Basketball 2, 3, Home Room Vice-Presi- dent 2, 35 Chapel Usher 33 Student Council 3, 4, junior Civic Club 3, 4, President 4. Look, girls-it is none other than our one and only, Lawrence Tomlinson-the heart-breaker of his time. Oh yes, he's quite a stringer-but, believe us, there's a lot more to this Don juan. JOHN KELLEY TURNER, JR. Football 4, Boxing 4. No one tinds fault with Kelly's method of playing the game of football. In the game of life, he'll be hard to beat! PAGE 72 aw MARSHALL DOWDEE TURNER Hi-Racket Staff 2, 3, 4, Page Literary Society 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Band 4., Orchestra 4. Music! Music! Marshall simply bubbles over with it. You can hear his baritone voice on auditorium programs, in the halls between classes, and at literary society meetings, and you certainly cannot miss his big bass horn in the orchestra. Marshall has still another charm-do you know her? NELLIE GRISSOM TURNER junior Needlework Guild 4, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. Penetrating Nellie's timidity and modesty, we Find a most entertaining conversationalist and a loving companion. Hence, the host of friends, as well as the successes, that are rightly hers. 14 Svtniors - CAROLYN MANNING UMSTEAD Home Room President 4, Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3, Secre- tary 3, NIESSENGER Stati' 4, Class Secretary 4, French Club 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Student Council 4, State Latin Contest 31 4' Carolynls endearing charm and her remarkable accomplish- ments have won for her many admirers who will miss her presence at D. H. S. FRANCES DURHAM UMSTEAD Southgate Literary Society 2, ,li 4, Vice-President 3, 4, Presi- dent 4, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Handicraft Club 2, Commercial Club 3, 4. Personality is the standard by which a person is judged. Frances has an A-I rating and then some! Her carefree manner and vivacious spirit will be hard to forget' Her latent dramatic ability certainly cropped out in The Young- est? --1937 - EVELYN VANCE UNDERWOOD Commercial Club 4, Needlework Guild 4, Varsity Volley Ball Team 3, Basketball 3, Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4, Library Council 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4. This quiet little girl with bright, brown eyes adorned with long curly lashes has some big interest. Every six weeks her name appears on the honor roll, and every six weeks her classmates marvel at Evelyn's mental power and industry. KATHRYN LUCILE VEASEY Orchestra 2, 3, junior Needlework Guild 3, 4, Coroso Play 43 Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4., Commercial Cabinet 3, 4., Vice-President 4. This blonde Venus will surely become an efficient secretary. Her excellent grades are important rounds in her ladder of success, not to mention her skill as a pianist. PAGE 7 3 RONALD VICKERS Home Room Treasurer 4, Secretary 35 junior'Civic Club 4,5 French Club 3, 4. Romantic Ronald's friendly, cooperative spirit, his high scholastic standing, and his keen wit will make him a suc- cessful business Flltlll. Surely Carolina will find in him a most competent student! VVILLIAM WALLACE WVADE, JR. Home Room Vice-President 2, 3, President 4.5 MESSENGER Staff 25 Monogram Club 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Student Council 4. Quick and sur?that's Wallace. He's always a perfect shot in basketball, and in life, likewise, he will always make his goal. 3 -- Seniors -- MARY MALBERT WALTERS Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4.5 Student Council 25 junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 45 Brogden Literary Society 2, 3, 45 Home Room President 25 Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. Brown-eyed Malbert's personality is hard to resist. Her friendliness and line spirit of coiipcration will skyrocket her to the peak of success as a businesswoman. Rhythm in the offictifor Malbert's song-bird voice will brighten the workday. ELIZABETH GRAHAM WARLICK Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4.5 Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2. 1, 45 junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4. Quiet and friendly is this songstress of ours. Lib not only hits the high spots in music, but also in grades. Who said that musical talent and honor roll grades do not go together? '- '41937'T LENA CLAIR WATTS Hi-Rocker Staff 4, Brogden Literary Society 45 Commercial Club 2, 3, 4. Her smiling, optimistic slant on life is her richest possession. NVith such an endowment not only her own life but the lives of those with whom she comes in contact will be brightened. Luck to you, Clair! VVILLIAM BURKE VVEATHERLY Boxing 4. Instead of spending his time on extracurricular activities, W. B. has worked to prepare himself for his future occupation as a business man. One thing at a time,t' is his motto. Boxing is his chief diversion. PAGE 74 ROBERT JACKSON VVETM ORE Hi-Rorlefl Staff 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 43 Blackwell Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4, French Club 35 Home Room Treasurer 2, Vice-President 4. This perfect gentleman has had many successes, scholastical- ly and dramatically. Among the fair hordes his successes have been perfect routs. Some day we'll he proud to say Good morning, Doc l M I LDRED LEE VVH ITAKER Junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, .tg Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4.9 Basketball 25 Volley Ball 2, 3, Home Room President 2, Treasurer 3, 4, Student Council 2, Mixed Chorus 2, 3. K'YVhit is another of those tall, graceful femmes literally teeming in popularity. If she does everything as well as she dances, success will he hers. There is a great place waiting somewhere for you, Whit. - Seniors '- JAMES JONES VVHITLEY, JR. Carmichael Literary Society 3, 4, Track 3, 45 Boxing 4.. As we watch Jimmy take those high-jumps with the greatest of ease, we can hardly believe he's the same fellow who has a superior ability to sleep in study halls. When the time comes for any active discussion, he's wide awake' JOHN BOSTIC VVHITTED Model Builders Club 4, Carr Literary Society 4, Baseball 4. Have you seen a fellow speeding around town in a lou- slung, high speed car, frightening ped-strians and thrillinq spectators? That's John. As an aviator or racer he should he a u'hiz. Just watch out for John! -- 1937 - ROLANDE CARPENTER NVIDGERY Hi-Rovkzf! Staff 3, 4.. Rolande, who still has that rosy touch in his cheeks, so characteristic of the lads nf Merrie England, has demon- strated his nature by the manner in which he found his place in Durham High and slipped into it, causing not the slightest disturbance to anyone. After all, is that not the truest test of character? ALEXANDER PENDLEY WHITMORE Coop Class Treasurer 3, Coroso Play Stage Manager 3, 4.. A gentleman in every sense of the word, Alec is giving everything he has to his ambition-that of being an aviator. NVe know l1e'll reach the hvighfx! PAGE 75 RICHARD SNOW WILBUR Home Room Treasurer 2, 3, Secretary 4, Hi-Rocket Staff 2, Q, 4, Sports Editor 4, Page Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4.5 Junior Civic Club 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Wrestling 2, 3, 45 Monogram Club 3, 4, Secretary 4, Class Vice-President 4, French Club 3. Intelligent, handsome, and athletic. Glance at Dick's activities, and you will know of his abilities, ask any student about him, and you will immediately hear of his popularity. LUCILLE ANN WILKINS Debating Team 3, 4, Commercial Club 4.5 O. Henry Literary Society 3, 4.5 Swimming 3, Junior Needlework Guild 4. l.ucille's radiant personality has endeared her to a great number of people. YVith this remarkable accomplishment, friends will surely be numerous in her extensive traveling. -4 Seniors -F- i JOHN BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WOODS, JR. Cari' Literary Society 2, 3. Frank wants to be a speed demon, and in this work you may be sure of his success-just ask the speed cops! They are all behind him, and so are we. Good luck, Frank, and may you always stay ahead. JOHN PERSHING VVOODS Not too serious, not too gay -that's John! He's very conscientious about his xmrk and is an honor studentg-am- bitious and courageous, this worthy coop-l1e's bound to win. lflflflsfiw fi 37 - ALLEN AUMAN VVOODY Commercial Club 1, 3, 45 Carmichael Literary Society 2, ,, , Vice-President 33 Current Events Club 4. Quiet and unassuming manners, perseverance and a desire to succeed-these traits could not fail to turn out a favorite. That explains why Allen's associates hold him in such high esteem. OWEN ZELOTES WRENN, JR. Carmichael Literary Society 4. Though Owen has been enrolled in our school for just this year, he has had time to exhibit his amiable personality and winsome tactics. We can rest assured that he is due to gain success in chemical engineering. PAGE 76 JAM ES WOODRUFF VVILLIAM S Home Room Secretary 4, Page Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Monogram Club 3, 4, Student Council 4, Class President 4, National Athletic Scholarship Society 2, 3, 4. Another record setter -james set the 44.0 yard record in track. A knack of remembering peoples' names, a pair of large brown eyes, and a likable personality are his most valuable possessions. Here's hoping Engineer james will build Durham another skyscraper. ERIC EUGENE YVOMBLE Phy-Chem Club 4. Not a day spent in idleness, not ll task left undone-that's Eugene's policy. And what is it worth? It has kept Eugene right up at the top with honor roll marks, not to mention the high esteem of many friends. - Qemnrs -- MARGARET HELEN YOUNG junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 2, 3, Basketball 2, Volley Ball 2, Cornelia Spencer Literary So- ciety 2, 3, Brogdcn Literary Society 4, Vice-President 4. Margaret Helen has just the right amount of pep to enable her to get things accomplished. It is easy to see from her popularity with the Sophs, that she has the proper quali- fications for a successful primaryrteachcrl MARTHA ANNE YOUNG Home Room President 2, 1, Hi-Rorlevz Staff 2, 3, 4, Student Body Secretary 4, Debating Team 1, 4, Cornelia Spencer Literary Society 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4, Dramatic Club 4, Readers Club z, 3, Secretary 2, President 1, junior Needlework Guild 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, May Court 3, Student Council 2, 3, Tennis 2, 3, 4, Swimming 2, 4, Volley Ball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4. Nccd we say more! PAGE 77 Class History N order that the future generations may have a permanent record of the accomplish- ments of our Senior Class, we, the graduates, assemble these facts for our posterity. In colonial days youth was taught the three R's in 'fthe little red school house . But we, the class of '3 7, have had much greater opportunities, not only in such major courses as sciences, ancient and modern languages, commercial subjects, and economics, but also in music, art appreciation, physical education, and dramatics. In September of 1934, a multitude of inexperienced and avid Sophomores started on the well-trodden path of high school days. VVe progressed unflinchingly under able of- ficers and became Seniors in the fall of 1936 with Jimmy Wfilliams, Richard VVilbur, Lawrence Tomlinson, and Carolyn Umstead officiating as president, vice-president, sec- retary, and treasurer, respectively. The class has made a worthy contribution in the participation of numerous activities. Durham High School athletes rank high among those of the other North Carolina second- ary schools. Those who have -shared in making line records in this field are Cecil Lucas, the Bulldogs' gridiron leader, George Spransy, Balford Hackney, Richard Pierce, Eugene Germino, Nelio Berini, John Donald, and Mack Johnston. Wallace VVade, captain of the basketball team, Richard Pierce, Balford Hackney, and Jimmy Williams have shared in obtaining many victories for Durham High. Lee Hudgins, Balford Hackney, Elwood Goley, George Collis, Richard Pierce, and Nelio Berini have represented the class on the baseball team. Our top-ranking netmen were Lawrence Tomlinson, Mack Johnston, Millard Upchurch, VVilson Hartsell, Thomas Johnston, W. E. Stanley, and VVallace VVade. The Senior wrestlers were John Donald, Carl Ripley, Nelio Berini, Bennie Mor- ris, and Cecil Lucas, who won the State Championship in the 155-lb. class. Lee Hud- gins, Cecil Lucas, and Kelley Turner made the boxing team, the latter having won the State Championship in the I 5 5-lb. class. The track stars were John Donald, Donald Jordan, Jimmy VVilliams, and Cecil Lucas. The Girls' Athletics have been characterized by an attitude of friendly rivalry among the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. A large number of Senior girls have entered into the sports with a determination to win, and have gained for their class a long list of hon- ors. Ann Mills, Ruby Claire Kirkland, Jimmy Southgate, Elizabeth Mack, Evelyn Ross, Eleanor McLeod, Douglas Huckabee, Curtiss Broadwell, and Annie Lee Hare have par- ticipated in basketball, Ann Mills, Rose Kueffner, and Marjorie Krummel, in hiking, Kate Lee Harris, Evelyn Underwood, and Virginia Kennedy in volley ball, and Harriet Angier, Jessie Ormond, and Frances Crum in swimming and life saving. Martha Lewis, VVarren Pope, Marjorie Krummel, May Gray, and Noma Lee Good- win have done excellent art Work in poster contests, the Art Club, and on the Hi-Racke! and MESSENGER staffs. The Mixed Chorus has for several years been recognized as one of the South's best. Professor Twaddell has picked the following singers as outstanding in choral Work: Louise Strayhorn, Mary Malbert VValters, Dorothy Swain, Norman Moize, Martha PAGE 78 Lamm, Harriet Angier, Ellen Cheek, Leroy Rogers, Mozette Riggsbee, Marjorie Davis, Eugene Germino, Marshall Turner, Elizabeth VVarlick, Mary Cousins, and Robert Ball. Two members of the class, Dorothy Green and Martha Anne Young, upheld the af- firmative side in the Aycock Triangular Debate. The negative side was represented by one Senior, Carol Seeley. The Hi-Rouleet is the school newspaper, edited and circulated entirely by pupils. Im- portant positions were held by the following Seniors: Paul Gross, Editor-in-Chief, Law- rence Tomlinson and Elizabeth Gregory, Co-Business Managers, Carol Seeley, News Ed- itor, Philip Carden and Marjorie Davis, Make-Up and Assistant Make-Up Editors, re- spectively, and Norman Moize, Cut Manager. Other Seniors who were responsible for various divisions of the paper were: Jessie Ormond, Ruth Ragan, VVillard Griflin, Vir- ginia Barbee, Eleanor Carr, Ann Mills, Richard VVilbur, Robert Wetmore, Kathryn Cole, and Harriet Angier. As spring approached, all eyes and minds became centered on the publication of the MESSENGER, the high school annual. This publication staff also was largely composed of Seniors: Rose Kueffner, Editor-in-Chief, Alice Fleming, Literary Editor, Martha Lewis, Art Editor, VVallace Seeman and Margaret Ann Knight, Co-Business Managers, Lois Lee, Assistant Literary Editor. Bill Kernodle, Marjorie Krummel, Frances Crum, and Ida Gray headed various committees. Contests of various sorts have been conducted in the school during the past year, and the Seniors have placed high. Carolyn Umstead has brought honor to herself and to her school in winning the State Latin Contest. Susan Lawrence was proclaimed the winner of the annual Keesler Memorial Contest. Carol Hoover has proved Durham High's scholastic rating among the other secondary schools of the United States by win- ning a scholarship to Swarthmore College in Philadelphia. Robert VVetmore, Rose Kuelfner, Carol Seeley, Carol Hoover, Carolyn Umstead, Judith Perlzweig, and Elizabeth Gregory have distinguished themselves by winning coveted places on the honor roll. Dramatics have their place in our activities, too. Anne Butler, john Brewer, Ann Mills, Frances Umstead, Jessie Ormond, Ed Dunham, Leroy Rogers, Cecil Lucas, Mar- jorie Davis, Sara Dickey, Carol Hoover, Ncma Lee Goodwin, and Donald Dodson have shown that they can competently act, direct, and manage the production of plays and other stage presentations. History is an easy thing to record, but in regard to what is before us, we have only our imaginations on which to rely. As the time for us to part is now at hand, we bid farewell to each other and to the faculty, who have so patiently helped us reach our goal. PAGE 7Q Hear Ye, Hear Ye fLez.v1I VW!! and Tesmmemj LL ye students of dear olde Durham High School, pay heed we reverently beseech you, and listen attentively to these grave and important matters that vitally concern your future careers. In order that you may usher the new century of education with ap- propriate dignity, foresight, and wisdom, we deem it necessary to bequeath our many commendable talents, properties, qualities, and virtues obtained through our divers ex- periences of the last three years. Therefore: Being of sound mind and believing ourselves fully capable of disposing of our estates, we, the graduating class of 1937, do hereby submit this our last will and testament: Item I: To the Junior Class, we will and bequeath our excessive amount of dignity, our numerous privileges, and our important place in the hearts of our instructors. Item II: Horace Stanley bequeaths his ability to dance in public to Samuel Holton, who must perform at least twice a week on the grounds of D. H. S. Item III: Donald Jordan, the gay young debonair, bequeaths his coat of many col- orsv and checked ensembles to Jack Markham, who must promise to wear them with discretion. Item IV: Rose Kueffner, the eiiicient editor-in-chief of the MESSENGER, wills her problems and hardships to the future editor. Item V: Ann Mills, our tricky girl athlete, wills her popularity with the football squad to Frances Wade, who ought to know how to handle 'em. Item VI: To Dillard Bryan, Walter Lockhart bequeaths his stately height, in hope that he will be able to see the high spots in D. H. S. life. Item VII: Carl Ripley bequeaths his number fifteen shoe to Jimmy Hazel, who really needs a sixteen. Item VIII: Evelyn Ross wills her fiirtatious air to any timid soul who might need it. fMy! My! This age of youthlj Item IX: Eugene Germino wills his golden voice to Jimmy Crews, who must prom- ise to keep the halls of D. H. S. filled with its richness. Item X: VVarren Pope bequeaths his George Atlas physique to Ruben VVhitfield. f Ten cents extra and learn how to croon, Rubenli . Item XI: The humor committee of the MESSENGER wishes to will the Hi-Rocket all jokes not used in the Lo-Rocket. VVe think they can use them to advantage. Item XII: Martha Lewis, the great Bonheur, wills her masterpiece, so far unknown, to an appreciative art student. U Item XIII: To Lelia Lawrence, Eleanor Carr bequeaths her ability to Do, Re, Mi, Fa in the halls, in Professor'S concerts, and among her circle of friends. fHow sweet are the mocking birdsll Item XIV: Marjorie Krummel. bequeaths her motto, Silence is golden, to Bro Brogden, providing that he doesn't speak above a whisper at lunch and that he never shouts in class. PAGE So Item XV: Millard Upchurch leaves to anyone who wants it, a book entitled 338,000 Minutes in Durham High. This book vividly reveals all his harrowing experiences and escapes. C Come early for autographed copiesll Item XVI: Elisabeth Constable bequeaths her new coiffure to Elizabeth 'Wilson so that she can get ahead. Item XVII: Norman Moize bequeaths his Houdini ability to Joe Breedlove, provided he works no disappearing act with the cafeteria cash register. Item XVIII: Mary Brogden wills her ability to develop an awful headache on a rainy morning to Anne VVannamaker. tllust try a B. C., Annelj Item XIX: Margaret Ann Knight bequeaths her sophistication to little Nancy Newsom, who must try to control those girlish giggles more gracefully before Mr. Gibson. A Item XX: Bill Lauersdorf bequeaths his love and appreciation for Shakespeare and Thackeray to Jack Lively, who must promise not to dream about them on English class. Item XXI: John Brewer wills to the hero of next year's play success in getting the leading lady to practice the last scene backstage for at least a month afterwards. Item XXII: Rolande Widgery wills his Southern accent to Vacilios Chiotakis who must hereafter make his announcements in English. Item XXIII: Louise Strayhorn, the blond bombshell, wills her striking blond- ness to Martha Buchanan, who must use it to advantage, but with discretion. Item XXIV: Kate Lee Harris wills her alittle blue lunch box to lXfIarilyn Yates who really needs this excess food and nourishment. Item XXV: Judith Perlzweig bequeaths her VVhiHiepocfHes to anyone who will feed them whipped cream and oysters every morning at sunrise. Item XXVI: Warren Gates wills his 'fslcw gait to Garland Pendergraft in order to check his unleashed truckin' ability. Item XXVII: The Carols of the 1936-37 Hi-Rocket staff leave to Miss Herr their melodies in order to keep the next year's Hi-Rocket up to the same pitch. Item XXVIII: We hereby appoint Mr. Rodney Graham Carter as our executor and Miss Dorothy VVilson as our executrix to execute this our last will and testament, accord- ing to the true intent of the same. In testimony whereof we fthe Seniorsj hereunto set our hands and seals, this the fourth day of June, nineteen hundred and thirty-seven. fSig-nedj Class of 1937 FRANCES CRUM, '37 MARY CoUs1Ns, '37 CAROLYN UMSTEAD, '37 WALTER LOCKHART, '37 Teslazors PAGE S 1 ar It Is, Chillunln Q C lass Proplzecyj Shadows from the glowing fire danced on the crude walls of the old slave's cabin. lVIammy's kind old face bore an expression of serious pensiveness, for she had promised to tell us a story. On this unforgettable night it was to be a prophetic utterance of which a revelation concerning the lives of many people in the distant future was to be the theme. Dar it is, chillun, she smiled assuringly as she moved her chair slightly forward to gaze more intently into the dancing flames and to throw a small portion of the contents of her 'fcharm box into the blaze. With a roar the fire leaped up the sooty chimney. Immediately we were magically transported into the realms of fancy. Strangely drawn by the enchanting strains of the Overture, We soon found ourselves sitting in the great Metropolitaii Opera house listening to a clear rich tenor pouring forth the immortal story of VVilliam Tell , while an enraptured audience listened in breathless silence. Surely we knew him-our same old Eugene Germino-only a little pudgy and slightly bald. ln the choruses we detected the familiar voices of Nlarjorie Davis, Elizabeth Wlarlick and Mozette Riggsbee. Glancing at the symphony we discovered that VVallace Bright was director. During the short intermission, we reviewed the distinguished audience. Katie Gantt, attorney-at-law, and Jessie f now spelled Jessej Ormond, M.D. were the first to meet our view. Then we saw other celebrities. Olive Page, a famous dancer, was in- tently listening to Dr. VVilliam Kernodle and Dr. Robert Korstian, head of the bugology department at Yale, in a heated debate on the question of Whether a giraffe suffers more with sore throat than a centipede suffers with corns. As another flame danced before us, it revealed one of the town's smartest restaurants, The Greasy Spoon, under the management of Ed Dunham. At one corner of the bar the three professional bums, Lawrence Tomlinson, Nlillard Upchurch, and VVallace See- man were sipping their daily dozen. The Corny band of Ben Dawson and his Blue Jays accompanied the hot songs of Alice Fleming. The chorus was led by Mary Brog- den and her Rhythm Gals,', Anne Butler, Polly Cozart, Jessie Delamar, Sara Dickey, Hazel Haynes and Dora Frances Nabers. Later, the three professional bums were bounced out by George Spransy and Kelly Turner. Again the scene changed and we caught a glimpse of Paul Gross, editor of the News, in his office. On his right was his petite secretary, Mayde Rogers. In a near- by room Ellen Cheek was writing her daily column, Advice to the Love WVorn. Through the curling smoke of the dying embers there appeared the University of Cominfale. In one of the classrooms was Professor VVilliam Francis Lauersdorf, de- livering a lecture on Shakespeare's Should Romie-owe VVhat Julie-et?', In Dean Ep- person's office were three trembling graduate students, Dorothy Green, Virginia Barbee, and Elizabeth? Bright who had been caught at Eisenberg's side-shows. Silently the old negro mammy put another log on the fire, poured some more contents of the box into the flames, and continued her prophecies. As the flames leaped up, we caught a vision of a swanky dress salon operated by Margaret Ann Knight. Frances Um- PAGE 82 stead, Helen Shaw, Elisabeth Constable, Elizabeth Mack and Margaret Fassett were modeling for the wealthy Mrs. Gottrocks, formerly Miss Elizabeth Snipes of Durham. In the rear of the building was a beauty salon under the management of Lucile Veasey and VVilson Hartsell. VVho, but VVallace VVade, should walk in for a manicure, tender- ly applied by Jimmie Southgate? The newest type of permanent wave machines in- vented by Curl Hoover, were being demonstrated by Martha Anne Young and her as- sistant, Dick Pierce. A book by Horace Stanley on 'The Wisdom of A Nit-wit' will be given free with every machine purchased, said Miss Young. As the old Mammy stirred the fire, John Donald's flea circus came into sight. Trainer James Highsmith was instructing the fleas in the art of trapeze acts. VVho should be in one corner of the tent but jack Rose trying to sell his dog to the leading fleas. At this time, Mammy, who was an ideal hostess, brought her visitors a plate of good ole' molasses ginger bread. As we nibbled on the cake, the darky resumed her enter- taining prophecies with a trip through the to-be business world. There was Nellie Pil- ley in one of the larger manufacturing companies making costumes for High School pag- eants. One of her old classmates, Marjorie Krummel, was the director of this gala af- fair, the Longanb0re.,' In a nearby laboratory Jimmy VVhitley was experimenting with cures for snooze- omnian while Balford Hackney was laboring on his latest project, 'flnserting jumping Beans in Pancakes to Make Them Turn Over. Another flame flickered and Lois Lee was seen in the Podunk Seminary buried under sheets and sheets of senior writings. For ten years Miss Lee has been scribbling the brilliancies of Podunk graduates. Par into the night the peaceful quiet of the campus of dear ole' Podunk was broken by murderous yells of John Donald, Professor of Math, having nightmares about his second period math class at some far-off school called Dur- ham High. As the last of the embers died away and the room became darkened, Mammy's voice trailed off into silence, her dim and tired eyes softly closed and her face bore an ex- pression of tender repose. The mellow notes of an owl and the tired chirping of crickets were the only sounds on the old plantation. Even the graceful grey moss intertwining the trees outside the cabin door was still. The world was at peace. Our future was ahead. FRANCES CRUM, '37 MARY Cousms, '37 PAGE S3 -t-.. ' ,. N v. lxf. Ruff'-A. Mills, N. L. Goodwin, C. Hoover, F. UI'I'lSKL'1lLl, Al. Ormond. smi. Roca-S. Dickey, L. Rogers, Ii. Dunham, -I. lllLXXLI, L. Lucas, R. C.. Vkilsu. Senior Play The Youngestf' a play by Philip Barry, was the annual production of the Senior Class this year. The cast, under the emcient direction of Mr. Richard VValser, per- formed With the poise of professionals. Ann Mills, as Nancy Blake, attractive young heroine of the story, and John Brewer, as Richard VVinsloW, the youngest of the wrangling family of VVinslows, took the lead- ing roles. Other parts were taken by Frances Umstead, as Augusta, Richard's sarcastic sister, Cecil Lucas, as Allan, Augusta's husband and the family lawyer, Carol Hoover, as lVIrs. VVinsloW, the mother of the quarreling children, Ed Dunham, as Mark VVins- low, the teasing brother of Augusta and Richard, Leroy Rogers, as Oliver VVinslow, Mother- VVinsloW's dear boy , Jessie Ormond, as lVluff', VVinslow, Richardls Witty sister, just bouncing with fun, and Noma Lee Goodwin, as Katie, the maid. Nancy Blake comes to visit 'flVluff, and realizing that the entire family picks on poor bashful Richard, who just sits by and takes it, she determines to make him over- come his inferiority complex. Then, when Allan informs Richard that he is sole heir to the family estate by a technicality overlooked in Father VVinsloW's will, Richard asserts himself, becomes the head of the family, and gains Nancy's love. PAGE 84 G wiwln '57 -4 UNIORS PAGE 8 5 Plantation children attended private schools. if P Sometimes, just as in modern schools, lively' youngsters made the tutor's job difficult. I i? vi- gf . 7'--' Q' N AS, or 5 Q f X X Sf? 1 l' -2 .1 ii2Ehq,,, -,- .,.t . - at 'S , W lll. 4-W' f, if : Qs M.. ' 'x I Q PAGE 86 I x ww! RUBEN LONG YVHITFIELD President VVA LTER E UGENE SHACKLEFOR D 4 Vive-Presin'ent FEM? jlif' . A Junior Class OfHcers My PAGE 87 EDITH KATRINE UPCHURCH Secretary MARY JANE CHESSON Treasurer PAGE 88 JUNIOR GIRLS Adams, Erma Lee Adams, Margaret Katherine Alderman, Laura Josephine Alexander, Frances Louise Algranti, Rosalie Barker, Kathryn Elizabeth Baugh, Mattieree Beck, Mary Hester Bevers, Edith Louise Blalock, Vera Frances Bordeaux, Hazel Smith Boyd, Mildred Anne Bridges, Mozelle Briggs, Lillian Estene Bright, Hannah Ellen Broocks, Elsie Edmunds Buchanan, Martha Toms Burcham, Edith Wilson Burnette, Maline Byrd, Evelyn Barnes Campbell, Eleanor Anne Carden, Annie Ruth Carden, Delsie Mae Carlton, Hilda Frances Carver, Nancy Agnes Caton, Mary Elizabeth Cavedo, Lucie Lea Chatham, Hilda Lucille Chesson, Mary Jane Christian, Alice Elizabeth Clapp, Annie Vestal Colclough, Anna Banks Cole, Rachel Gray Collins, Alice Marshall Cooke, Edythe Hilda Cothran, Betty Lou Crabtree, Julia Felts Craig, Sybil Q-ane, Ellen Marguerite Crumpacker, Myra L0iS Dixon, Martha Virginia Dority, Billie Hilda Dorrity, Virginia Dorothy Dworsky, Sara Lee Earp, Sarah Margaret Edwards, Frances Eulabell Edwards, Mary Jane Ervin, Violet Elizabeth Eudy, Sarah Nell Faucette, Naomi Rachel Ferguson, La Rue Estelle Ferrell, Nancy Lois Ferrell, Naomi Ruth Fields, Elgie Lee Fleetwood, Nancy Maria Junior Girls Foust, Sarah Catherine Fuquay, Margaret Louise Garris, Cleo Elizabeth Gilliam, Annie Randolph Glover, Lillie Florence Goodwin, Nell Marie Green, Dorothy Marie Hall, Betty Ann Harris, Frances Sophronia Harris, Marion Anita Haynes, Margaret Elizabeth Hicks, Lovie Augusta Hinson, Dorothy Anne Hoffler, Edna Earle Houston, Della Barnes Howe, Eleanor Virginia Hudson, Daisy Belle Hudson, Catherine Lanier Huff, Myrtle Ophelia Hunt, Toy Elizabeth Hunter, Ann Mozelle Inscoe, Frances Elizabeth Jackson, Mary Elizabeth James, Mary James, Annie Margaret Jones, Betty Pauline Jones, Dorothy Mae Jones, Eunice Margaret Jones, Julia Thomas Jones, Roselyn May Katz, Helen ' Kemp, Melba King, Theresa Carpenter Kinton, Katharine Louise Kirk, Margie Lee Kirkland, Sara Elizabeth Lawrence, Lelia Annette Lloyd, Carmen Maxine Lloyd, Louise Dorothy Lloyd, Mary Orville Long, Lyle Baynes Margolis, Sophie May, Virginia Louise Maynard, Dorothy Mae McCracken, Margaret Holt Merritt, Sarah La Rue Mickelson, Doris Catherine Minor, Fay Elizabeth Moize, Douglas Carrington Moseley, Henrietta Elizabeth Murray, Bernice Jeanette Nachamson, Doris Selma Neagle, Sara Jane Newsom, Nancy PAGE 89 Norris, Marion Pritchard Norris, Marjorie Cecilia O'Briant, Katherine Elizabeth O'Brien, Lucie Stokes Padgett, Myrt Parker, Mildred Frances Pendergrass, Muriel Alice Phipps, Coma Ethelle Powell, Anne Elizabeth Price, Doris Chesley Prince, Margaret Elizabeth Puryear, Omega Maye Regan, Mildred Lloyd Rigsbee, Nellie May Roberts, Frances Elizabeth Roberts, Margaret May Rose, Marjorie Elizabeth Russell, Doris Ethelene Sasscer, Elizabeth Allen Satterfield, Virginia Kyle Satterwhite, Frances Lucille Scott, Lucille Tinny Sercy, Willie Frances Shields, Virginia Lee Sligh, Frances Lee Smith, Alma Randle' Spain,,Mary Evelyn Spain, Mattie Lee Stallings, Dorothy Hall Stancil, Valeria Holt Swindell, Mary Moore Taylor, Mary Taylor, Miriam May Teele, Dorothy Alma Thompson, Lucy Helen Thompson, Margaret Rebecca Tilley, Beth Andrews , Tilley, Frances Emily Upchurch, Edith Katrine Vaughan, Emily Jeifress Vickers, Geraldine Farfar Wade,' Frances Margaret Wannamaker, Anne Scovill Weatherspoon, Mildred Emerson VVebb, Eleanor Elizabeth Welsh, Edith Grant Whitaker, Anne Mae Whitaker, Mildred Lane VVhitfield, Virginia Douglas Williams, Florence Ellen Williams, Mary Louise Wilson, Lillian Clarice Woody, Panthea Naomi Yates, Edna Margaret , Yearwood, Stella Isabella R I Adams, Claude Alvis, III Adcock, Robert Finerick Adcock, Theodore Elton Alderson, Harold Carl Alexander, John Charles Andrews, Herbert Gattis, Apperson, Theo Brown Arthur, Joseph Ewell Ashby, Percy Rudolph Barhee, Nello Beck, John Roy Bell, Frank Lee Belo, Harry Louis Billings, John Riddick Black, George Fleming Bost, John Boutwell, Frederick Kent Breedlove, Joseph Penn, Broadwell, Edward Delmar Brogden, Blackwell lVIarkham Brown, Edward Pierce Browning, Raymond VVyatt Cameron, Charlie Ree Cannada, James Cuthbert Carr, Robert VVinSton Changaris, Jimmy Steve, Cheatham, VVilliam Leonard Cheek, Charles VVall Chiotakis, Vacilios Basil Corbin, Philip Lyon Couch, VVilliam Carlton, Crews, James YVashington, Jr Crotts, lVIartin Luther Crumpacker, Jack Thomas Daniel, E. J., Jr. Dodson, Donald Jones Dowdee, Ralph VVest Duke, Robert Edwin, Durham, Gilbert Vincent Durham, James Robert Dwiggins, VVilliam Grady, Jr. Elliot, Paul Lee Elliott, Robert Day Ervin, Fred Reid Ethridge, Charles VVilliam Farley, James Edward, Jr. Featherstone, VVilliam Preston Junior Boys Ferguson, Henry Lee, Jr. Fonville, Bryce McGhee Fonville, Isaac Brinson Fowler, Mai'ion Butle1', Jr. Fuller, Thomas Jackson Gardner, VVilliam Arthur Goodwin, Otho Creasy, Gregory, Gerald lVlcCoy Grimes, Olando Tobhot Hamlett, Roswell VVoodrow Happer, VVilliam VVillis, Jr. Harris, Arthur lVIiller, Jr. Harris, Leon Young, J1'. Hazel, James Lansdell Her1'in, Clarence Alexander High, Vernon Francais Holton, Samuel Melanchton, III Hopkins, John Sylvester Howerton, Thomas Royster James, James Clarence James, VVilIiam Henry Johnson, Carl Wade Johnson, VVorth l'Villiam Jones, James Frederick Jones, Ollie Clintor Jones, Jones, Keith, Arvid Lee, Jr. Kennedy, Joe YVollet - Kerr, VVade Lee King, Alfred Henderson Knight, Ralph VVoodrow Knott, Lawrence Harding Leathers, James Newton Leslie, James VVilliam Lively, Jack Harriss Macaclie, Donald Grant lVlartin, James YVatkins llflathes, John Franklin lVlaultshy, JePferson VVoodrow lVlayes, Melvin Solomon, llflaynard, Sidney Albert, Jr. lNflcClees, Cecil Carr, Jr. lVlcDonald, John Cameron lWcKeithan, Thomas Sidney lVlilner, John Southgate, Jr. Y-Varren Clifton - PAGE QI lVIooney, Harry North Mocire, Thomas Frederick, Jr Newsome, John Robert, Jr. Newton, Maurice Leon Oakley, Stanley Preston Overman, Lee Rofy Owen, Shirley Lee, Parrish, John Hunter, Jr. Pedersen, VValton Eugene Peel, Garland Orlando, Jr. Pegram, Henry Baker, Jr. Pollok, Luther Howard Proctor, Baxter Grey, Puckett, Elliott Lijah Puryear, Harvey Carmen Richmond, Howard Eugene Rogers, John Thomas Rose, Albert Abraham Roycroft, Robert VVallace Savage, Elmer Stephen Seeman, VVilliam Henry Shackleford, VValter Eugene Silver, David Sink, David Edward Skinner, John Travis, II Billy Edwin Sloan, Sloan, Thomas Joseph, Jr. Spain, Hillary David, .UVilliam VVhite, Jr. Strickland, VVyatt Bailey Sugg, Harrell Atkin Svkes, Claude Oliver, Jr. Tew, Gilbert VVaddell Turrentine, Aubrey Daniel, Ji Stout, VVarlick, Louis lVlavnard VVatkins, George Thomas, III YVebster, John Robert VVhitfield, Ruben Long VVhittington, Arthur Donald, . VVilliams, VVilliam Alex ifVilliamson, Earle Tranford VVilson, Herbert Ernest, Jr. Whitted, John Bostic, VVood, VValter Edgar VVoods, VVilliam Hugh VVright, Clyde Vernon W Zuckerman, Jacob, Jr. 3 Junior Class History UN IORS in high school do not care particularly to spend much time in looking back- ward. However, since this is necessary in the recording of history, the members of the class pause to arrest their attention from the future long enough to survey the accom- plishments of the past year. The class has been piloted by Ruben Whitfield, Walter Shackleford, Edith Upchurch, and Jane Chesson, who were elected president, vice-pres- ident, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. In scholarship, E. Daniel, Lucie Lea Cavedo, Elizabeth Christian, Franceslnscoe, Panthea Woody, Margie Kirk, Frances VVade, Nancy Carver, and Edith Upchurch have upheld the tradition of the Junior Class. Among those to enter the State Latin Contest were E. Daniel, Emily Tilley, Hilda Chatham, Rosalie Algranti, Charles Cheek, Bill Seeman, and Lelia Lawrence. One of the foremost members of the debating team was Samuel Holton, who has shown remarkable forensic talent. The Juniors have added a worthy contribution to the school in ways of cultural arts. The outstanding singers in Chorus were Toy Hunt, Jimmy Changaris, Thomas Howerton, and Helen Thompson. In instrumental music, Cecil McClees, Jack Lively, Iohn Mc- Donald, Alfred King, Worth Johnson, and Louis Warlick, showed unusual talent. Among these showing a remarkable skill in art were Beth Tilley, Bill Seeman, and Claude Adams. Keeping in mind the old saying, All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, the luniors have devoted time to athletics. Frances Alexander, Doris Price, Edith Welsh, Henrietta Moseley, Mary Taylor, Marjorie Rose, Emily Vaughn, and Doris Nachamson have scored many victories for the girls in basketball, baseball, volley ball, swimming and tennis. Among the boys' sports were wrestling, tennis, baseball, football, basketball, golf, boxing and track. The outstanding participants were Jimmy Changaris, David Silver, Wat- kins Martin, Vernon VVright, James Durham, Gilbert Tew, Southgate Jones, David Sink, Ruben VVhitfield, Fred Moore, Charles Alexander, William James, Luther Pollok, Al- bert Rose, and Fred Ervin. The following Juniors constitute one-fourth of the MESSENGER staff: Lucie Lea Cavedo, Anne Wannamaker, Elizabeth Christian, E. Daniel, Lelia Lawrence, Rosalie Algranti, Joseph Breedlove, Nancy Carver, Jane Chesson, Jimmy Farley, Martha Dixon, Margie Kirk, Bill Seeman, john Milner, Edith Upchurch, Sara Jane Neagle, and Emily Vaughn. During the year George Watkins, Blackwell Brogden, Mary Jane Edwards, Nancy Newsom, Martha Buchanan, Sam Holton, Katherine Kinton, and Arthur Harris have proved to be promising journalists in view of their excellent Hi-Rocket work. Owing to the tireless efforts of these committee heads: Bill Seeman, Donald Dod- son, johntMilner, and Martha Buchanan, a successful Junior-Senior social was given in the spring. Next year the Juniors will fill a large place in winning for the school high records in scholarship, club activities, sports, and publications. PAGE Q2 fi f' ,.. A g , fn fa A 1: I N -. M W x '-i x ?? V-5 x. 'X I .f T ev ' -,- f PWA my f 1 1 rye -fag, M ' VF' s4'i'oW - -- , N407 'Q H005 . 1' ' 100644 '2fl 'rf':'-.'--1 w- 1 f J- fill . J2n,!l1,'f '. Qgyyi . ' ' .rif':2f ' 'Q ' 4 :rx X- ' Sew mm wh f ' is ii? .f1'iiT'4 w-, v SJ Q LL: b ' , - :C - J 'vw 1 'L 'Q' ' ' Tx 122, SA f Hf!a2?sY55 . K- Q-IX ' 6 I 1 Q M , L. 34 x- xx! v Q., ' l Wgiiilnran Ilff' - :J 'H' ' Xx 'JLJJ.,l 7 .. ., , , .x.- , ,KVA 4--:Lys L Qtfgzdl-,UW VE 43 . , ' L XM Q71 W 3 I 5-' ' ', W M' N ' T v-fi V J u,iX?,'l X :WJ lg! I U'-M' I 5 VI, A I vu 4 S ' -wif Nix s f ' 6 ' ' X3??f'txff . ,S QQQA' 5 ,- Q MS' bv! x - QSM HM .W , A X, .. ,Q C U XIX 5 1' 4 :NX X - -- . 'mx ' I gtxfqpvl ANL H L-' ' XF NW i gt, X ,, nf L,,NA2uq ll I X -5 1 Q X u-J -.5 J ' Z? X.. 1 1 V' U 5' ,M C-9 F IJ La, -N, Cd OPHOMO PAGE 93 EGM 'XTLL1 .X The slaves Worked in the fields, unless they had been trained from childhood to Work in the house. They usually sang as they Worked. PAGE Q4 fs - Y ' all YA g' 15 A x, .le ee is ,sf x FH, ,af ' Wage.. ' ,f W u ' e QLQ iii!!! . lg gh :ff Y. . F - xg -f .. , i fi 3 tg 'x fi XX A XVILLIAM BCYD POE President RANDOLPH REANEY FEW7 Vice-Przzsiflent Jfwwm ff' fn ,,63l,l gu4 WZ7 va Sophomore Class Officers ELLEN ELJZABETH BERRY Secretary JJ GARLAND HUBERT'PENDERGRAFT Treasurer , 7 A EV' 'W ' lc' PAGE Q5 Adams, Ida Frances Adcock, Julia Marie Alexander, Ruth Marion Andrews, Lottie Mae Andrews, Mary Louise Bailey, Geraldine Frances Baker, Doris Mae Baldwin, Mary Ann Barbee, Sarah Elizabeth Barbour, Juanita Callie Barbour, Rachel Magnolia Barnes, Frances Copeland Barrow, Elizabeth Barrow, Mary Gladys Bass, Lois Marie Beasley, Minnie Elizabeth Berry, Ellen Elizabeth Billings, Hilda Dawson Blalock, Willie Merritt Bobbitt, Evelyn Malinda Bobbitt, Pauline Edith Bowen, Bertha jewell Bowling, Alice Katherine Bowling, Anna Margaret Boyd, Lillian Miller Bradsher, Janie Misouriian Brandon, Myrtle Frances Brewer, Margie Lee Bridges, Phyllis Margaret Bright, Doris Belle Brinegar, Edith Ruth rower, Blanna Mathews Brown, Nancy Carolyn Bruce, Mildred Llewella Bryan, Frances Ellen Bryant, Elizabeth Taylor Burke, Magdalene Olivia Burton, Mary Ylanza Bussell, Margaret Rose Byrd, Marion Louise Byrd, Mozelle Blythe Byrd, Naomi Frances Carden, Cecelia Lugenia Carpenter, Elizabeth Elease Carter, Mary Ellen ash, Gladys Daisy Cashvrell, Ruth Hill Chamblee, Dorothy Marie Chamblee, Mildred Elizabeth Cheatham, Denise Burroughs Chiotakis, Louise Annthanette Christie, Kathleen Elizabeth Colclough, Clara Mae Coley, Alice Collins, Angelyn VVillis Collins, Elma VVeenonab Conklin, Hazel Elizabeth Cooke, Mildred Copley, Fannie Durham X if Copley, Crotts, Sophomore Girls Nannie Henderson Doris Marie Currie, Ollie Mae Davis, Anne Fayssoux Davis, Dorothy Kay Davis, Martha Cornog Dezern, Louise Katherine Dickson, Allie Trene Dilts, Elizabeth Downey, Maxine La Rue Duncan, Zolena Durham, Doris Reid Ellis, Cornelia Frances Evans, Margaret Elizabeth Farmer, Margaret Hazel Ferguson, Lois Christine Ferrell, Eunice Elizabeth Ferrell, Martha Mae Fleming, Valinda Hill Fogleman, Dorothy Marien Fontanclla, Beatrice Pearl Ford, Dorothy Lee Forrester, Anna Louise Freeman, Ethel Josephine Fuqua, Margaret Evelyn Fuquay, Madge Long Garrard, Elvira George, Clara Grey Gery, Virginia Dare Goodwin, Nina Horner Grady, janie Carolyn Gray, Helen Lucille Gregory, Margaret Louise Gullie, Gertrude Woods Gunter, Mary Elizabeth Hackney, Mary Lee Hackney, Virginia Lee Hall, Agnes Evelyn Hall, Lettie Doris Harris, Mildred Louise Hartsell, Emma Marguerite Hawley, Marjorie Lucy Hill, Flora Earle Hobbie, Virginia Blanche Holderlield, Iris Gray Holland, Louise Atwater Holloman, Kathleen Carden Hoover, Frances Carroll Houston, Annie Mae Houston, Virginia Mae Huff, Willie Lou Hughes, Nora Mildred Hunt, Hilda Maya: Hursey, Billie May Ireland, Susie Lea Ives, Sarah Ellen johnson, Margaret Lee jones, Sarah Marie Kemp, Edna Earle Kerns, Nannic Lou Kimbrell, Sarah Coleene King, Margaret Charles Lashley, Hilda Barnes Latta, Mary Frances Lea, Lora Mae Lentz, Mary Gene Levitt, Mary Long, Laura Elizabeth Macadie, Helen Drummond Mangum, Ira Mae Maples, Mary Alice Marbrey, Josie Lee Martin, Inez Marie Mason, Myrtle Lee Mathes, Ruth Hayes Maynor, Doris Faye McClenny, Celestial Louise McGhee, Mattie Mae McGranahan, Mabel Katherine McKeithan, Rebecca Caroline McLean, Mildred Inez Mcl.endon, Helen Mozelle Medlin, Mary Alice Mellon, Beatrice Messicks, Lillian Vernell Minnis, Elizabeth Genneva Morgan, Doris Buie Morgan, Lula Gray Morris, Eleanor Elese Morton, Dora Mae Murray, Doris Marie Murray, Kathleen Neal, Frances Virginia Nicholson, Vada Hill Nicholson, Zada Lee Norwood, Katherine Virginia O'Neal, Mary Ruth OlNeal, Ruby Lee Ornofl, Sara Shirley Overton, janet Marie Patrick, Etta Louise Pearce, Mollisie Ilder Philpott, Inez Eunice Pleasants, Lelia Holt Poe, Margaret Lon Pohl, Marian Evelyn Puckett, Elsie Henley Rand, Mary Elizabeth Renn, Thelma Lee Richardson, Charlotte Virginia Riddick, Mae Tunstall Riggs, Elizabeth Brinkley Rigsbee, Mamie Louise Rogers, Mary Ann Rowe, Clara Evelyn Russell, Mary Ellen Russell, Edna Mae Rutledge, Nina Frances V77 fufvwfm-:JY I .7 'f f 741 44M-fffwtff PAGE Q7 Sandford, Helen Louise Satterwhite, Dorothy Delores Scoggins, Nellie Mae Scott, Margaret Ellen Separk, Elizabeth judson I Shumaker Thelsiae France cm nntr, . ice iarner , Smith, Dorothy Olson Smith, Edith Mae Smith, Elizabeth Fulton ' Smith, Margaret Lucille Spain, Lillian Frances 7-'AIFSI Speagle, Ruth Elizabeth Speed, Lucille Frances Stallings, Blanche Stephens, Catherine Riddick Stewart, Geraldine Gretchen Stewart, Opal Odell Stirewalt, jean Winifred Stone, Rebecca Strickland, Alice Mae Stuart, Catherine Suggs, Elizabeth Claudine Summerlin, Sara Adolpha Swartz, Kathleen Mae Taylor, Alice Inez Thomas, Blanche Olive 'l'hompson, Martha Ellen Tilley, Mary Elizabeth Tippett, Svranita Turnage, Mildred Terry Turner, Marian Mae Tuttle, Nancy Jones Twaddell, Elizabeth Spilman Upchurch, Mary Elizabeth VValkcr, Virginia Dare Wallace, Ira Belle Walton, Dixie Rebecca Watkins, Kathleen Hamlin VVeatherly, Elizabeth Alease West. Mary Frances NVhitaker, Helen Felts White, Sarah Viola Vilhitley, Clyde Mae VVilkerson, Lena Mae Wilkins, Vivian Marie Williams, Mary Lane Williams, Nlildred l1Vilson, Flora Elizabeth WVood, Hazel Elizabeth VVood, Mary Virginia Woods, Annie Mozelle Woods, Catherine Doris Worth, Martha Hannah Yates, Mary jane Yearwood, Frances Evelyn Young, Doris Marie Youn g, Mary Frances Zuckerman, Adele Blanche '- U I 2 T-B -fx , H L' 'S -ig 'lm mx sh 1. aa K ax Q QQ 1 4 4 !U6+, , MV Qwffj 9 ,W ' 9 Q5 0'w3'0': 5' 5 gf PAGE 98 X. SOPHOMORE BOYS Adderton, Ellis Watson Alderman, Broadus' Hilliard Alford, William, Jr. Andrews, Carlton Austin, Jr. Armstrong, David Bryan, jr. Barton, Hubert Barus, Ulysses Francis, Jr. Bennett, William Heritage Billings, Carter Goodson Billings, Charles Webster, Jr. Bishop, David Melton Bobbitt, Phillip Boothe, Carl Edwards Bowling, Thomas Benson Branscombe, Bennett Harvie, ,I Brewer, Stroud Otis, jr. Brooks, W. S. Brown, Howard Forshee Brown, Raleigh Lee, jr. Bryan, Dillard Bass Cable, james Leroy Cannada, Leon Clyde Cannada, Vernon Pope Carpenter, Isaac Monroe Carr, john Weber, Jr. Chappell, john Finner, jr. Chappell, William Edward Cheek, Edgar Melvin, jr. Christian, Floyd Lee, Jr. - Clements, Charles Adorfus, jr. Clements, Harold Edward Cole, James George Conrad, Joseph Locke, Jr. Copley, Clyde Eugene, jr. Cowan, Robert Henry, jr. Crosby, Charles Richard Currin, John Clary, Jr. Davis, Louie Harris Davis, Thomas Edward Deal, james Archie, Jr. Dennis, john Sprunt, jr. Doby, Joseph VVoods, Jr. Draughon, Andrew Jackson, jr. Draughon, John VVilliams Draughon, Walter Driver, Floyd Linwood Dunn, Albert VVilkerson Dwiggins, Donald Horner Earp, Warren James Erexson, james Wallace Eucly, Troy John Fagala, Orin Henry Ferguson, Fred William Few, Randolph Reaney Fisher, Hubert McKinley Fletcher, Amos Robert Fourqurean, Fred Fox, joseph Marshall Francis, William Burnette, jr. Freeman, Thomas Everett Frick, Garland Otis Garner, Andrew jackson Gore, William Claiborne Graham, John Henry Gray, Leo Gurganus, Morrison Shelby Haithcock, james Landis Sophomore Boys Hall, Earl Thomas Hare, Roy Allen Harrell, Clyde Grady, Jr. Harris, Anderson Fitz, jr. Harris, Charles Griilin Harris, Samuel Bernard Harward, Stephen Cannada Harward, Vernon Judson, Jr. Henley, Robert Fitz llessee, Earl VVarren Hewit, Burn Randolph, Jr. Hicks, Joseph James, jr. Hicks, Robert Lee Hornbuckle, joseph Relvin Hubbell, David Smith Humphries, Albert Coy Hunter, jack VVatkins Inscoe, Claude Bryant jones, Henry Weldon Keener, Edward Bruce King, Aubrey Burns Knott, Ryland Plank Langley, james Edward Langley, Leo Otto Lewis, Robert Edward Lewis, VVill Hemby Linthicum, William Allen Lockamy, Francis joseph Long, james Robert, Jr. Long, Mearle Stewarte Love, Roderick Milner, jr. Lyon, William Aubyn, jr. Malone, Roy Paschall Mangum, Thomas Hampton Margolis, Jacob Clarence Markham, jack Edward McCoy, John Craig Mclntosh, Herbert lNlcGregory McLean, Archie Colan Miller, Paul, jr. Moore, VVarren Travis, Jr. Morgan, james Pritchard Morgan, Ralph Peirpoint Morgan, Woodrow YVilson Morris, Paul Wooters Murdaugh, Marion Edward Murray, James Darnell Nelson, Clarence C., jr. Newton, George Washington Norris, James Edwin Norris, Rufus john Norris, Winford Earl, jr. OlNeal, Harry George O'Neal, Lynwood Singleton OlShea, William Horace, Jr. Owen, Hagood Lewis Owen, Leonard Hester, jr. Pace, james Carl, jr. Page, William Oscar Palmer, Jack Warren Pannell, Napoleon Bonaparte, jr. Parrish, Watts Bryan Paschall, David, Jr. Pendergraft, Garland Hubert Pendergrast, J. O. Penny, Glenn Richard PAGE 99 Perry, Harrell Boone Perry, Herbert Edwards Phillips, Preson Peek, jr. Pickard, Marvin Atlas Pickett, Merle Joseph, jr. Pifer, Robert Alston Poe, VVilliam Boyd Pollok, Norwood john Porter, Alfred Kirkpatrick, jr Preslar, Seth jergenson Ragan, Ollie Franklin, Jr. Rankin, William Walter, Jr. Rattlelade, Gerard Gaston Ray, Malcolm james, jr. Reeves, Newman Lee Rhodes, Malcolm Russel Rigsbee, Arthur Ross Rigsbee, john Herman Rigsbee, Leonard James Rochelle, Leon Sidney, Jr. Rollins, Edward Tyler Roycroft, Chester Sally, Aubrey Boddie Seeman, Henry E. Sharpe, Russell, -lr. Sherard, Frank, jr. Sibley, VVilkins Fountain, Jr. Simpson, Carl Simpson, Rex Lyon Sink, john Lacky, jr. Skinner, Charles R. Smith, Cody Heber Smith, Edwin Houston Smith, Marvin Sorrell, Fred Gordon Sorrell, john Franklin Steelman, Paul Swannie Stephens, George Dallas Stone, james Wright, jr. Strain, David Leroy, jr. Swift, William Robert Sykes, Alvis Martin Tally, Arby Clyde Taylor, joe Ovander Teer, Dillard Robert Thomas, Norwood Willis, Jr. Thorne, Raymond Earle Tillotson, Lynwood Graham Umstead, William Logan, Jr. Underwood, Charles Hubert Underwood, john Thomas, Jr. Underwood, Ralph Dewey Upchurch, james Elmon Upchurch, Lyle Ray Veasley, John Otho, jr. Vigue, Albert Philip Voyles, Carl Marvin, Jr. Waller, Thomas Daniel Ward, Doctor Ernest, Jr. Warren, James Walter Weaver, William Leonard Whitley, WVilliam Cleveland, Williamowsky, David joseph Woods, William Thomas XVren, James Horace Wright, John Hardrick, Jr. Young, john Davis U J Sophomore Class History N a warm September morning, nine months ago, about four hundred bewildered students, called Sophomores, entered the strange placesknown to them as Senior High School. For the first several days they appeared to be lost,' and despite their warm welcome, an observer could tell they were longing for their old home, Junior High School. Although they spent the first few days getting adjusted, they soon began to realize their importance. Accordingly, they elected Bill Poe as their leader, assisted by Randolph Few, Betsy Berry, and Garland Pendergraft. Soon the shy, meek sophs began to show their ability and talent. Many joined Literary Societies, Clubs, the Hi-Racke! and MESSENGER Staffs, and other activities which would enable them to become better acquainted and show their ability. A few working cn these publications were Betsy Bryant, Mary Jean Lentz, Jack Markham, Nina Rut- ledge, Henry Seeman, Lucille Speed, Dillard Teer, Kathleen Watkins, John .Young, and Mary Frances Young, for the MESSENGER, Vernon Harward, Elizabeth Twaddell, John Carr, Harvie Branscomb, YV. C. VVhitley, Doris VVoods, Elizabeth Dilts, Martha VVorth, Paul Miller, Edward Murdaugh, jack Hunter, Valinda Fleming, and D. E. VVard, for the Hi-Rockel. Zada Lee Nicholson was elected secretary of the O. Henry Literary Soci- ety, Elizabeth Dilts was elected vice-president of the Athena Literary Society, and Mary Frances Young was elected secretary of the Dramatic Club. Both boys and girls participated energetically in the various athletic events. Those showing excellent prospects for the sporting contests of future years were Betsy Berry, Mary Frances Young, Hilda Billings, Mary Latta, Myrtle Mason, Ran Few, Bill Poe, jack Markham, and Ralph Morgan. As the time passed, Hilda Billings, Elizabeth Chamblee, Nannie Lou Kerns, Marion Pohl, Elizabeth Twaddell, John Young, Kathleen Watkins, and Mary Frances Young headed the list of those competing for high honors in scholastic records. The Sophomores showed great ability in art and music. About thirty of these new- comers were among the music representatives in Columbia, S. C., at the Southeastern Music Conference. A few outstandinglin choral work were Morrison Gurganus, Lillian Boyd, Lelia Holt Pleasants, Thomas Waller and Paul Steelman. Artistic talent was dis- covered in Lucille Gray, Alice Coly, Iris Holderfield, and Carlton Andrews. Public speaking was not omitted in the program of the sophomores. Several tried out for the debate, among these were D. E. Ward, Harvie Branscomb, and Preson Phillips, the two latter ones being appointed as alternates. After a year of adjusting themselves to their surroundings, the Sophomores feel that they have proved their ability. The Class of ,39 hails the next two years with eagerness, enthusiasm, and abundance of school spirit, for they are now ready to assume the duties of upper classmen and to prove their loyalty to Durham High. PAGE IOO -ffQf??i5Q i?Q?'5ig1cgU1 HW gf,-Cigar -at-iff Lx Tm A . L L. ig 5.54 . 9 is v N E 015.-V -' vJfJ . Q f Rv Q' nlvrfmgj q 'Q . rl , . Y 'wi X 4 f V' 1 ,Q 1 C f MJ' 'Ein fiffy LEW WQa1f ' .13 -. , 1 Qghi 'i w Y ' S' Vf wA,Wx 'F , L' .g r w . V ' f y-. 1 A, Ng M J ki ef . f? ,V f. ' cl' 1 n ' - it I Q 1 nM,..13fx v ,fw?W jftfffyl ,Y i e ' ' 'HE f ' , A A img wyigi TwMuM5NzbmEfiH5uWmMw W j ,4 yi 1' r f. IM Uv, L ,X I .Mx fn. Uh. m s .wi g ', EM M ' . A A SR! : Jim I-IPI! wi' A 44 11 39 F it V A lb ' ' 3'-,cl I fl ,'.' --U . J jf , 31 isp AJ fy' I .WW f f1fM X1 .34 f ' --fi ' Pnlfv IJ, h ' AFV 'V hm x AQ : f WHUf F , ' iw 'iff- i f 416L'Q:1f5?LL'1FCZnQfv1i?lw - ' x TIVE COO 1 Other laborers about the plantation were craftsmen such as blacksmiths, carpenters, shoemakers, tailors, tanners, and Coopers. Their favorite recreation was that of hunting. q . 1 ' 7'-' X' 'bmw' tg? Q54 I iii H -it - Q' 4 wx Q fl 4a f 6 If 3 ' x I-If ,V V X f I. r - 2' 1 5' 8.2, 1g ....:EEL in va ,, - -f. 0 , . -'- f , V Q 1- T IV ut is 'H' I ', rue, Q, -- : -t 11- fi-W - Q in f5Q'i5jg .1?5'. -i-ix if - - ---l ' N' w v, - ' , '1 3 AL, x 7 PAGE I O2 JOHN PIC KARD President GROVE R BOXVEN Vice-Pwsiflerzt Coijperative Class Of'Hcers PAGE 103 YVILLARD GRIFFIN Secretary ALTON STANLEY Treasurer 4 1 4 Cooperative Class History Colors: Black ami Gold Motto: Carpe Diem Flower: Sweetpea Date of Organization: 1921 HE Cooperative Class has surpassed all past enrollments this year. Sixty-eight young men have joined the ranks of this group of students who hold part-time jobs in many industrial plants and business organizations of Durham. Sixteen of the fellows workin cotton mills or tobacco factories eight hours a day from 3:30 p.m. to midnight, and come to school for at least two subjects given during the school day. Hats OE to them for showing so much determination and perseverance. Eight boys are employed by local theaters, twelve are grocery clerks, four are studying to be undertakers, six are work- ing for the Herald-Sun papers. Other Coops are collectors, drug clerks, meat cutters, book room helpers, shoe clerks, service station operators, ice cream dispensers, dairy em- ployees, printers, and bakers. Variety is certainly the spice of a Coop's existence. Again did the Cooperative Class and the Commercial Club join hands when the Coroso Players presented in Durham High Auditorium, November 20, The Whole Town's Talking, directed by Mr. Bailey Hobgood. Donald Ray, Freddie Cobb, Henry Osborne, james Highsmith, and Ralph Riddick carried the male roles in this play, which was another big Coroso success. - Friday evening, December II, I936, was a gala time for the Coops, for they enter- tained the Coroso Players, the Commercial teachers, the executive force ofthe school, Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Fowler, and Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Hobgood at a turkey dinner served by Mrs. O. J. VVhite in Durham High Cafeteria. The girls in The Whole Town's Talking were much amused when they saw their roles portrayed by boys of the Cooperative Class. Under the auspices of the Cooperative Class, Headley Kynoch, President of the Coop Class of 192 5, presented an interesting program of songs and dances in the Dur- ham High Auditorium on January 29. The proceeds of this entertainment were sent to Irvin Peed, a Coop graduate of '35, who is now a member of the Westminster Choir in Princeton, New Jersey. Thus one Coop alumnus made it possible for the class to help another alumnus of whom all the boys are very proud. ' Camp Sacarusa was the scene of a very mysterious party on April 30, when the Co- ops and their friends had many unusual experiences with ghosts and spooks. The play which climaxed the evening was the first tragedy ever presented by the Coops. PAGE 106 i .. 'il-- -Qi-iii? J AMI E N I BOOK IV -il . .. i,..ll..-- , ,l,-,.... , ,.......,...li.. ,.,....,,,..i-...- . ..., -- i.......-.--- ...,l..,....1.- - ,,1,..,.i1-.-.., -1.-,-,,.--1 QI! - , -+ . ......, ACTIVITIES If X - If My - 19:1 ' e 'N ,guy rl '4 1, Xxx: 1 I l, l lg' 9 , ,',V . Z!! F f' -in -A The South YV'-5 I MQW' mclmed. Q 1' 'f Hulk The r1cher , 5, plantation ff' '17 y Y N owners always ,a5:'A 2, if' A : IWW kept ccopen .I house and 0 ' 65, W' gave gay and 1-bw, 2 QQWVLL 'E' W5 elaborate ll . balls. 'lll l fl f ll lfjid l lx f .-1: -7 if-' ll A f N ,fl I WX W1 f all X I 5,,mm,,5,X,,mXm, ? r l V 1 P The Messenger .ffd-visers: Miss WYOLINE HANSON, Literary MR. R. E. FREEMAN, Business HE MESSENGER is the high school annual, the only permanent record of a year's activities. In the year 1905 the first issue appeared. It was then a monthly mag- azine, containing poetry, essays, short stories, alumni news, jokes, and exchange edited by the pupils of the ninth and tenth grades. The last issue of the year was devoted to commencement and contained the clss history, poem, prophecy, commencement program, and pictures of the Senior Class. The publication first appeared as a yearbook in 1921, under the leadership of Charles B. Bishop as Editor-in-Chief and Knox Massey as Busi- ness Manager. The lay-out of the book had practically the same divisicns that it has to- day. There were individual pictures of the Senior Class with Write-ups, the faculty, classes, athletics, and activities sections were planned very similarly to those in the 1937 MESSENGER. In this first edition there was no definite theme followed. In 1929 the MESSENGER won for the first time in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Contest. That year the Canterbury Tales were used as a theme. A varied assortment of themes has since been used, some of which are: Radio, Airplane, King Arthur, Greek Mythol- ogy, and Hiawatha. The book is divided into five main divisions: Administration, Fac- ulty, Classes, Activities, Athletics, Features, and Advertisements. For the year of 1936-37 the staff has been headed by Rose Kueffner as Editor-in- Chief, Nlargaret Anne Knight and VVallace Seeman as Co-Business Manage1's, Martha Lewis as Art Editor, Alice Fleming as Literary Editor, Lois Lee and E. Daniel as Assistant Literary Editors, and Elizabeth Bright as Head Typist. Chairmen of various committees were: Athletics, Ann Wannamaker and Bill Kernodle, Humor, Marjorie Krummel, Juniors, Elizabeth Christian, Activities, Lucie Lea Cavedo and Lelia Law- rence, History, Will, and Prophecy, Frances Crum, Faculty and Administration, Ida Gray, and Sophomores, Kathleen Watkiixs. - Three delegates from the MESSENGER, Miss Hanson, Rose Kueffner, and J. Daniel, attended. the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Convention held at Colum- bia. University in New York City on March 11-13. There they attended five sessions, covering the details of photography, engraving, printing, binding, covers, and staff or- ganization. The delegates were pleased with an interview with the head of the annual division of the convention, who gave them splendid advice. The staff of this publication expresses appreciation to its literary adviser, Miss Wy- oline Hanson, and to its business adviser, Mr. R. E. Freeman, for accepting the respon- sibility of supervising another yearbook for Durham High. PAGE II2 The Hi-Rocket .f1d1:i.vers: Miss MARGUERITE HERR, General MR. B. L. DEBRUYNE, Busirzess NIR. H. T. GIBSON, Literary Miss LUCY THOMSON, Typing MRS. J. B. MAsoN, Arr HE Hi-Rocket this year won permanent possession of the Thomas Hume Cup, a sterling silver trophy, offered for winning first place the greatest number of times in ten years, in the State high school newspaper contest sponsored by the University of North Carolina. The cup was offered by alumni of the Uni- versity, to honor the memory of a great and beloved teacher of English of that institution. The aim was to ftimulate in the youth of this State, interest in standards of excellence in journalistic expression. The staff that won the final award was headed by Eugenia Speed, editor-in-chief, and john Newsom and Foy Roberson, co-business managers. This year, again, the Hi-Rocket won the medalist rating, the highest award given by the Columbia Scholas- tic Press Association, at the annual convention contest in March at Columbia University. Representing the Hi- Rocket were: Paul Gross, editor-in-chief, Carol Hoover, literary editor, Carol Seeley, news general, senior mem- bers of the staff, Katherine Kinton and Blackwell Brog- den, junior members, with H. T. Gibson, an adviser. L p Paul Gross took part in a special convention radio Hum: CUP brcadcast from New York, and Carol Hoover and Carol Seeley helped to edit the convention issue of the Columbia University daily Spectator, a task given to staff members of medalist papers. VVhen the North Carolina High School Press Institute was formed in the fall, to the first convention held at the University of North Carolina, the Eli-Rocket sent eight representatives. Paul Gross was elected vice-chairman of the association. The largest issue of the year was a special ten-page edition. This was published in April covering the Centennial convention at which the Pageant of Youth, commem- orating one hundred years of public education in North Carolina, was presented in the Duke Stadium. The Hi-Rocket is published twice a month by a staff with business, editorial and art divisions. It is headed by seniors, and supervised by faculty advisers. In size, it is an eight page, five column paper. In policy it is liberal. It publishes news of the cur- ricular and extracurricular activities of students and teachers, achievements of alumni, and news of the outside world of interest to the students. Contributions by those not on the staff must be signed, and also they must be constructive or literary in nature. The paper was hrst printed sixteen years ago, in the fall of 1921, as a four-page paper under the leadership of Robert B. Davis and Carl Hobgood. PAGE II3 l The 1937 Debating Season QUERY: Resolved, that the government should own and operate all electric light and power utilities. AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Dorothy Green Carol Seeley Martha Anne Young Samuel Holton Harvie Branscomb, alternate Preson Phillips, alternate UNDER THE CAPABLE supervision of Mrs. Belle C. Gholson, the debating team partic- ipated in the twenty-fifth annual Aycock Triangular Debate. - Enthusiasm of the student body and the diligent work on the part of the debaters aided in making this year a very successful one. The negative team met Raleigh's aflirm- ative at Fayetteville, and lost to Raleigh by a two to one decision. The affirmative team met Fayetteville's negative at Raleigh, where Durham won a unanimous decision. The Durham High debaters refuted the arguments of their opponents in a convincing manner. Although the team did not secure the right to participate in the final debate, Durham acquitted herself creditably. PAGE 117 The Student Council THE STUDENT COUNCIL is the one activity that touches every phase of school life. Since it is the student governing body of the school, it exerts an influence upon all organiza- tions and classes. Jessie Ormond, president, and the three other oflicers, Mack Johnston, Martha Anne Young and Cecil Lucas, all elected by the student body, are assisted in their work by presidents of the classes and the twenty-six homerooms. U Each representative is a member of one of the seven committees: games, trafiic, stu- dent responsibility, auditorium, buildings and grounds, scholarship, and cafeteria. The committees, working in cooperation with the student body, submit recommendations to the council for consideration. The chief work of the first semester group was that of fostering a better school spirit at athletic events, which was especially important during the football season, bet- tering the scholarship rating of the school, and improving order in the hall. The second semester members laid the foundation for weekly, informal socials, which will begin next fall. In order to relieve the congestion of the cafeteria, they devised a new lunch sched- ule. Courteous conduct in auditorium was advocated by the students, who were seeking to make Durham High more hospitable toward outside speakers. By these campaigns conducted by the Student Council, Durham High pupils have developed a greater school spirit at the games, have raised the scholarship rating, have relieved the congestion inlthe halls and cafeteria, and have displayed more courtesy to- ward participants on auditorium programs. These changes were accomplished by the co- operation of the student body with the council members, and also by the cooperation of the various committee members with the faculty advisers of each committee. PAGE 118 0' FIRST SlflVlESTER STUDENT COUNCIL lsr. Rllfl'iNlIll'lllIl Anne Young, Mack Johnston, Jessie Ormond, Cecil Lucas. Qmf. Rau-llc-tsy Bryant, Katherine Kinton, Edna Fields, Harriet Angicr, Elisabeth L'ontal'1lL', Betsy Berry, Lora Ninn' Lev, Carolyn Umstcanl, Annie Russell. hgnl. Roux- Waltcr Slfaicklrgmriy Vernon Hzuwrzzrd, 1 Milnvr, Bill Poe, Ran Few, Allnsrt Dunn, Albert Viguc, Garland l'1.-ndcrgraft. ...i .. t.-. .... ....-.,- .- .. . ..,.. .s .. .X .. 1 . .. .- H. , 1-.H SECOND SEMESTER STUDENT COUNCIL lsr. Rfzfr-vlllizzlbctli Carpcntvr, Joan Stircwalt, Jessie Ormond, Cecil Lucas, Mack Johnston, Martha Anne Young, Harriet Angiur, Joan Eppcrson, Virginia Houston. sud. Roz:--Thonmas Davis, Paul Miller, Jack Marklizun, John Sink, D. E. Xvilfll, Garland Pcmlurgraft, Herbert Andrews, Bill Poe, Jimmy Cliangaris. gnlf. Rn-so-YValIace Wade, Nlclvin Mayes, John Pickard, Gordon Spot-d, Ran Few, Bill Kcrnodle, Jimmy NVil1imns, Paul Gross. PAGE 1 1 9 Music O make Durham High School and the City of Durham more conscious of the stu- dents' musical ability was the chief aim and accomplishment of Professor Twaddell this year. About one hundred and seventy voices composing the choral group worked steadily throughout the year toward this goal. Behind their numerous performances lay weeks of training in the acquiring of correct posture, breath control, tone, and the like, which served greatly to improve the voice. Also, the chorus obtained invaluable stage pres- ence by appearing for various assemblies and demonstra- tions, and became more accustomed to the radio by sing- ing over VVDNC. Disqualified from the annual State Music Contest because of having received first class rating for three con- , secutive years, the chorus looked for new worlds to con- quer. The opportunity presented itself in the form of . the Southern Music Educator's Conference, which was r held in Columbia, S. C., March 4-7. While attending, I the group sang over a National Broadcasting Company, VV. P. 'I'wAn:Jr1x.L coast-to-coast hook-up. Returning to its own state, this musical body took a leading part in the North Carolina Centennial celebration held in Durham during the month of April. Its hard work and consequent recognition have right- fully entitled it to be known as one of the outstanding choral groups in the South. Improving with each year, the Durham High School Band, under the capable direc- tion of Mr. F. H. Mitchell, continued to gain greater renown. 'Willing cooperation in all events, such as our football games and Christmas observances, gave this ensemble val- uable experience and at the same time increased its recognition. Through concentration on the lower grades, Mr. Mitchell had a forty-five piece band prepared for the annual State Music Contest this spring, in which entrants were made in all classes. The cultural background of Durham High School has been greatly enlarged by its splendid music department. VVith voices and instruments brought under such efficient direction, this branch of school life has become more popular among students, faculty, and outsiders. Though the respective leaders of the chorus and the band have led them to greater success than ever before enjoyed, they are looking forward with greater expecta- tions to the future. PAGE 120 E335 3555? l PAG '49'Q'g 0744- , ,W-wwfynbfz Jvshf,- is The Commerclal lub Facullt Aaivrsers Miss ETHEL M SOLLOXVRY MRS. il. C. l'lHLLOVw'AY Miss LUCY C. 'THOMPSON Miss LIYCILLE WELBORNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 19, 1936-Coroso Play- The Whole Town's Talking under the direction of Mr. Bailey Hobgood. january I2, 1937-COIl'lll'IEI'ClZll Cabinet Luncheo April 13, 1937- Dll1HCT for former Commercial 'residents given by Miss Ethel Solloway. I Pl-nf ua unan,f'nn-nnnf,-:nl f'l..L TI.-nf..-,.+ C.,....l. .. 'IN- PAGE I 22 w 1 3 5,6 3 1 ? IUNIOR AND SENIOR COMMERCIAL .Q V155 View WL S l uf. Ron'-S. Yearwood, C. Seeley, C. lloovcr, Nl. Krunnnel. :mi Ruff--E. Dilts, C. Carclen, M. Davis, D. Baker, N. Byrd, E. Twaddell, E. Puckett, M. Wf2ltllL'YSp1ltll1. jul. Rust-Miss Holugood, S. Kirkland, A. Collins, B. A. Hall, NI. Byrd, S. Barlsec, M. E. NVyatt. Athena Literary Society Ilonlie Non Cms. A1Z'vi.ver: NIISS VIRGINIA Hoisoooin u THE IvIEIv11sERs of the Athena Literary Society have been truly lcyal to their patron, Athena, goddess of wisdom and learning. Keeping in mind the culture of ancient Greek art, the society has placed special emphasis on public speaking, the programs consisting of debates on current and interesting subjects, recitations, music, and literature. The social activities of the society have varied this year, first, a benefit bridge, sec- ond, an initiation followed by a social, third, a spring picnic. A gold letter certificate is awarded each year to the girl who has proved herself the most outstanding member for a period of three years. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS SECOND sEIvIEs'1'ER Marjorie Krnmmel . . . , .P7'l?Ii!i6'7Li. . . . . , Edna Lloyd Carol Seeley ...... . V ice-Presidcvzt . . . . Elizabeth Dilts Stella Yearwood. . . . . .Szrcretnry. . . Stella Yearwood Stella Yearwood. . . . . .Trezz.fur1:r. . . . Stella Yearwood PAGE I 25 Blackwell Literary Society F aciemlo F rwere Di.vcrimu.f !l!ZUi.S'67'.' MR. EDWARD L. PHiLL1Ps . DURING THE PAST thirty and more years the Blackwell Literary Society has built up a tradition and prestige which is renewed and carried on each year by the members of the society, who pledge themselves to work unceasingly to make the society's future as bright as its past and its present as brilliant as either of these. Its members firmly believe and practice the theory of learning by doing. By active participation in all forms and types of public speaking they acquire polish and ease. This society places special emphasis' on debating, in which the members, through constant prac- tice, soon excel. The most instructive program of the year was a debate concerning the Supreme Court issue. Forrest Callahan, a Blackwell member, has represented the society in the annual Declamation Contest for two successive years. He was also elected Chairman of the Executive Committee, which is in charge of the programs. Robert Wetmore has served as president of the society for two semesters, and Bobby Johnston has shown an active inter- est in the activities of the club. In order to urge on the already zealous members to greater activity, the society annually elects a Most Valuable Member, whose name is engraved on a plaque which resides in the cH'ice. Warren Gates received this honor this year. , g PAGE 126 PAGE 127 BLACKVVELL LITERARY SOCIETY Lila Markham Brogden Literary Society The truth shall make you free Adfoiser: Miss LOUISE WATKINS SINCE 1Ts ORGANIZATION in 1926, the Lila Markham Brogden Literary Society has gained wide literary recognition in the school and throughout the city. The society was named for. Mrs. Lila Markham Brogden, a former Durham High School teacher. The features of the semi-monthly programs have been short speeches, plays, and de- bates. Thus, each of the many members has had a chance to develop and display her tal- ents in dramatics, public speaking, and recitation, furthermore, she has gained invaluable experience in the use of parliamentary procedure. s According to tradition, the society holds, once each year, a joint meeting with the Cornelia Spencer Society. These meetings have been found invaluable in fostering a spirit of friendly rivalry between the members of the two associations. Several girls are chosen annually to represent the society in the recitation contest. Those girls representing the society this year- are Helen Thompson and Noma Lee Goodwin. The girl who does the best work in the society each year is awarded a medal which is presented by Mrs. Brogden. PAGE I 28 P.-1.013 1 2 9 LILA MARKHAM BROGDEN LITERARY SOCIETY J! Cornelia Spencer Literary Society s Adfviser: Miss LELIA HAMPTON THE CORNELIA SPENCER LITERARY SOCIETY, the oldest and largest girls' literary society in'Durham High School, has become one of the most infiuential organizations in school. Starting about twenty-seven years ago with half of its present enrollment, the society has grown each year, until it now includes II 3 members. The semi-monthly programs have been arranged so as to fulfill the society's aim, to give each girl a chance at self-expression, and to speak clearly and interestingly before an audience. Some unusual talent has been discovered, and much interest displayed. In October, the society held a most unique Halloween party in the school cafeteria. At this time the new members were formally initiated. In April, the members were en- tertained with a picnic at Camp Sacarusa. Each year the Woman's Club awards a medal to the Cornelia Spencer girl who has been of greatest value to the society. Jimmie Southgate was so honored because of her loyalty and interest she has shown and the time which she has devoted during the last three years. The very successful year experienced by the Cornelia Spencer Society has been due largely to the enthusiasm of the girls and the helpful guidance of Miss Hampton. PAGE 1 30 N X wma I3I 'N Q - Q8 Ywfg-. P XT ' jx X R5 Q iw CORNELIA SPENCER LITERARY SOCIETY F ' Mft 4 ll '- QQZAJ Irt. Rane-Nelio Berini, VValton Pedersen, Dick Pierce, Henry Osborne. 21141. Rafe'-Carter Billings, Henry jones, Hillry Spain, Ezra Eisenberg, Clyde Cannada, Vacilios Chiotakis, Cecil Lucas, Alston Pifer, Albert Dunn, Arby Tally, Walter Wood, Clayton Baker, john Newsome. 3rJ. Ron'-Earl VVilliarnsun, Vw'illis Happer, Ruben Whitfield, jacob Zuckerman, joseph Williarnosky, Albert Vigue, Melvin Mayes, Gilbert Tcw, Hugh Woods, Aubrey Turrentine, George Watkins, Mr. Whichard. 4lfl. Rau-john Whitted, Ralph Morgan, Leo Gray, Ren Bowling, Bobby Cowan, David Strain, Billy Sibley, John Brewer, Lee Hudgins, Eugene Germino. jlh. Raw-Ralph Morgan, joe Hornbuckle, Morrison Gurganus, Dillard Bryan, Paul Moose, jimmy Hazel, Bill Linthicum, Harvey Puryear. Julian S. Carr Literary Society I Al2Z'Ui567'.' MR. VV. G. WHICHARD FOR EACH of its members, the Carr Society has a vital meaning. It stands for develop- ment along literary lines, training in public speaking, experience in parliamentary proce- dure, and the deepest kind of friendship among the members. In the planning of the programs, these standards have been taken into consideration so that practically every boy has been helped along these lines through participation on the programs. Organized eight years ago by Mr. W. T. Taylor and named for the great benefactor, Julian S. Carr, it has made rapid strides forward, and, though it has undergone many changes, it is still fundamentally the same as it has always been- a band of brothers, steadily growing in numbers, ability, and influence. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER Dick Pierce .... .... P resident ..., ...... C ecil Lucas Nelio Berini ,.... . . . Vice-President. . . .... John Brewer VValton Pedersen. . .... Secretary. . . . .VValton Pedersen Henry Osborne. . , . .Treasurer . . . .Eugene Germino PAGE 132 N 5 X V, l ff KW , . My0,4ff.,w,ff ! lil. Rune-Virginia Adams, Mozcllc Bridges, Frances Umstcad. Pnttie Brandon, Curtiss Broadwell. 2ll1f. Rua-Myrtle Brun- don, Mattie Lee Spain, Nlzugziret Crosby, Mira Barber, Nellie Pillcy, Myrtle Huff, Cecelia Norris, Edith Bert-rs. Anne VVl1it:ikcr, Billie Mae llerscy. hgrd. Roca--Miss Hampton, jewel Bowen, Carolyn Murray, Christine Andrews, Mary Helen Gomixrin, Eleanor McLeod, Edna lrlarris, Theresa King, Willie Hulf, James H. Southgate Literar Society Qui non projicit, deficit. 11 dfviser: Miss BELLE HAMPTON THE SOUTHGATE LITERARY SOCIETY has successfully completed another year of interest- ing activity. The many and varied lines of program activity have brought to light much Hue talent and have served to develop a greater versatility among the members. A most interesting general theme for the first semester, the motion picture industry, was selected and pursued. The programs, built around the production and distribution of motion pictures, were both informative and enjoyable. On the programs, as well, there have been various types of expression: debates, reci- tations, pantomimes, lectures, and book reviews. The interest and excellent cooperation of the society members, combined with the wise guidance of Miss Hampton, have made this year's activities beneficial to all the members. They have received poise and self-possession in the only way that it can be received 5 that is, by experience. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER Frances Umstcad . .,.. President .,.. . . .Pattie Brandon lVlozelle Bridges . . . .Vice-Prcsirlent. . , , . ,Frances Umstead Curtiss Broadwell . . .... Secretary .... . . .Christine Robbins Virginia Adams. . . , . .Treasurer . , . , .Virginia Adams PAGE 133 Walter Hines Page Literary Society Let knowledge growg Zell life be enriched. flcl-visers: Miss MARGUERITE M. HERR, MR. R. E. FREEMAN GROWTH IN KNOWLEDGE and enrichment of life are the ideals that have placed the Walter Hines Page Society foremost in its appeal to ambitious boys of Durham High School. It is the aim and spirit of the society to try to emulate some ofthe accomplishments of the North Carolina statesman, educator, and author, for whom the organization is named. The boys of this society receive training in public speaking and in parliamentary procedure, which they otherwise would not get in the regular classroom work. The club also brings boys closer together in the ties of friendship. Among the high spots in the year's activities was the initiation conducted for new members. Climaxing the work of the year, a banquet was held, with many alumni and honorary members in attendance. The clubmen presented a varied, amusing and educa- tional program. The boy who is chosen as the most representative member by a committee appointed for this purpose, receives the Society medal at the close of the year. PAGE 134. . MT-Y .. ij. we K-' O.iHenr Literar Society VVe go I0 reels on many 1'Or'Ifll5.,, fllll'ZJi.S'87'.' Mas. E. S. SWINDELI, S ALL active societies, the O. Henry has three specific objectives: to interest pupils in reading worth-while books, to train them to speak in public with ease and skill, and to develop qualities of resourceful and capable leadership. The pupils obtain the above qualities by hearing good book reports on the programs, by taking part in debates, by giv- ing individual talks or readings, and by requiring the ollicers to lead in a business-like way. A medal is offered to the one who, for a period of three years, gives the greatest amount of time, interest, and loyalty to the club, thereby developing leadership in the group. This medal, known as the -I. D. Hamlin Medal, is given in memory of Mrs. Swindell's father. The social activities of the society begin with a party each fall, followed by the initiation of new members. This party gives the older members a chance to become ac- quainted with the new members. Another social event was the special program presented in honor of Mrs. Swindell, for her loyal service. A paper on her life, a speech concern- ing what she has meant to the club, and a poem dedicated to her were the highlights. The girls take a great deal of interest in selecting their society pins. In later years these pins will serve as reminders of the pleasant days spent in literary society. Because of the enthusiasm of the members and the willingness to cooperate, more progress has been made this year than ever 'before with the result that these girls have had some very valuable experiences which they should be able to interpret in terms of effective living in whatever community or group they find themselves after school days. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER Peggy Smith .... I ....... .,... P resident ..,. ...... P eggy Smith lVlary Frances Blalock .... .... V ice-President .... ......... S yhil Craig Zada Lee Nicholson. .' . . . .... Secretary ..,. ...,. M ildred Whitaker Sybil Craig ..,..,.. .... T reasurer .... . , .Panthea VVoody PAGE 136 A ns'- 1-33 N? S3333 lb I O. HENRY LITERARY SOCIETY Q 1 O .f Anlf 4.,4,.-,.i ' .. Isl. Rote+W. E. Stanley, Herbert Wilson, john Donald, George Sprnnsy. zmi. Ron'-Benman Moore, Preston Oakley, NVinford Norris, Owen VVrenn, john Riddick Billings, Tom McKeith:ln, Arthur Whittington, Vernon VVright, Clifton jones. 3rd, Rane-Mr. VVoodwnrd, Fab Hunnicutt, Orin Fagala, Brinson Fonville, Theo Apperson, Frank Bell, George Black, Paul Elliot, Bob jones. 4111. RDYL'-REX Simpson, Allen Woody, Jimmy VVhitlcy, Gordon Speed. Carmichael Literary Society flcifvisew MR. L. VVOODWARD VVITH THE PURPOSE of developing students into worthwhile citizens and improving the ability, talents, and ideals of the members, the Carmichael Literary Society has always taken an active part in school life. The regular semi-monthly meetings have included business sessions and programs of recitations, lectures, debates, and declamations. The programs, handled by the presidents, John Donald, first semester, and Allan VVoody, second, in addition to being enjoyable, have been highly beneficial to the members. The society came into existence several years ago, when the Carr-Carmichael Literary Society was divided into two groups. Each year since then it has grown rapidly and be- come ever more active. This year has been no exception, for it has been unusually success- ful, due to the large amount of energy and interest displayed in each of these members. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER John Donald. . . . . Prerident .... . . Allen YVoody Jack Hooper. . . . . Vive-President . Arthur lfh7l1ltIlI1glI0I1 W. E. Stanley .... Svcrelary .... ..... Y V. E. Stanley Herbert VVilson. . . . , .Trer1s1.n'er. . , . . .John Donald PAGE 138 .151 L The Art Club Aaivisef: MRS. B. MASON, SR. IN ORDER TO FURTHER the work of art students in the high school, Mrs. Clement Strucl- wick organiied the Art Club several years ago. Through the efforts of Mrs. J. B. Mason, Sr., the club has enlarged its activities and eiiiciency each year since its beginning. Through worthwhile objectives, namely, to introduce its members to excellent art, to render artistic service to the school, and to promote participation in contests of an ar- tistic nature, the club has rendered an invaluable service during the year. One of the high spots of the club's activities was the sponsoring of an exhibition of japanese prints in the library. Because of its excellent cooperation with the art department it has achieved the aim of every extracurricular activity, which is to further the efiiciency of curricular studies. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER Carol Hoover . . ..... President .,.,. ....,.. C arol Hoover VVarren Pope. . . . . . Vice-President . . . . . Elizabeth Twaddell hlndrcd llawdey ...,., .... Secrenvjn .. ,....., hdhdred llaudey Mary Frances Blalock .... . . .Treasurer . , . . . Mary Frances Blalock 1 -2 4 Q ja J mf, Za ut. Row-Tunsie Riddick, Elizabeth Twaddell, Mary Frances Blalock, Carol Hoover, Katherine Stuart, Cecelia Norris. 21111. Roco-Lucille Gray, Louise Love, Mrs. Mason, Warren Pope, Roswell Hamlet, Douglas Moize. PAGE 139 ffncenlu-',fu. f lsr. Roach-Lyle Upchurch, john Donald, Mrs. Gholson, Dick Pierce, George Spransy, Nelio Berini. 2nd. Ro-:cr-Dalton Cayton, Merle Pickett, Arby Tally, l-larvie Branscomb, Garland Pendez-graft, Vlarren Gates, Billy Lyon, Carl Voyles, Bill Davidson, David Hubbell. 3rd, Rau'-Charles Henderson, Norman Moizc, Thomas VVal1er, Allen Woody, Henry jones, George Black, james Wren, Herbert McIntosh, Arthur Whittington. Current Events Club .flcifuiser: MRS. BELLE C. GHOIJSON As CHARACTER BUILDING and development of a civic consciousness have had a great bear- ing on educational progress, the Current Events Club, which has worked for this objec- tive, has been of priceless aid to Durham High boys. Under the leadership of Mrs. Gholson the ideals of the group of boys haye been elevated and these ideals have been reflected in their daily conduct. By acquainting themselves with local, national, and world events, the students have become familiar with the problems and progress of today. Through intercourse in the club, they have acquired a keener sense of the nobility of man, a higher social order, and the omnipotence of God. OFFICERS Pi'L'5lf!B7lf . . . . ..... .... .... N e lio Berini View-Presiflent . . . . .Norman Moize Secretary ,... .. .ffarl Xfoyles Trerzrurer. . . , . .Allan VVoody PAGE 140 The Model Makers Club A affuiser: MR. THORNBURG THE MODEL lV.lAKERS CLUB is a new organization in our school. Although it was formed late in the year, much has been accomplished in creating interest in model making and in providing an opportunity for boys interested in this work to get together. The membership is composed of boys interested in any phase of model making. Meetings are held semi-monthly, one of these being used for discussions and talks and the other as a work period. Airplane models captured the interest of most of the members, model trains, Wagons, and automobiles were constructed. A number of members con- structed automobiles for entrance into a national contest. The club has three objectives: to create and maintain interest in model making, to pro- mote and encourage good craftsmanship, and to provide opportunity and inspiration for learning more about real objects through construction of their models. ' CDFFICERS Pr:-yirlzfnr ...... .... . . . . . Albert Vigue Vi4:1.'-Pmsiflczzf . . . . YV. B. Francis Secretary .... ...,. CHeorge lqevvton Yhwnuuwr.. ., John BoMh:VVhnmd lil. Rau'--Paul Morris, David Bishop, Vxlcilios Cliiolakis, Fred Ervin, Andrew Drnugbon, XVilliam Chappell. Juli. Raw-Seth Preslar, john Wliitted, Bobby Henley, james Pace, W. R. Francis. yd. Roco-George Newton, Clarence james, John Drauglion, Albert Viguc, Mr. Tlmornburg. PAGE 141 1 it lil. Run-Louise MacMillan, Sarah Dwursky, Carol Seeley, Noma Lee Goodwin, Dorothy Green, Rose Kueffner, Martha Lewis, Marjorie Krummel, Kate Lee Harris, Nancy Carver. zml. Roc:-Doris Nachamson, Emily Tilley, Rosalie Algranti, Mary Lloyd, Carolyn Umstuad, Frances Thomas, Alice Fleming, Paul Gross, Lucie Lea Cavedo, Lclia Lawrence. -crrl. Rafe-Ronald Vickers, lVlr. l'llll'llPl'lI'iCS, Judith Perlzweig, Estelle Lyon, E. -I. Daniel, Dora Page Scarlett, Elizabeth An- drews, Albert Rose. Le Cerele Franeais Le Direateur: MONSIEUR HUMPHRIES LE CERCLE FRANQAIS est une organisation d'eleves de frangais, qui ont etuclie le frangais pendant un semestre et qui ont regu une note moyenne d' A , Son but est de grandir la connaissance des eleves des gens, des moeurs, du gouvern- ement et de la langue frangais. Le programme, pour accomplir ce but, a consiste Z1 chanter des chansons frangaises, a resoudre des enignes et 21 raconter des histoires frangaises. Tous les membres ont fait partie de ces activites. Nlonsieur Humphries est devenu conseiller quand Maclame Adams s'est demise de la faculte. Le Cercle est tres heureux de Pavoir comme son nouveau directeur. Les membres de la societie ont donne un programme sur une soiree dans Le Coq- Rougef, dans Passemblee. Comme un autre proj et Le Cercle Frangais a presente un cinema frangais parlant, base sur le roman Sans Familie de Nlalot. LES OFFICIERS . Le Prrisident ..,... ........ ...,,., M a demoiselle Dorothy Green Le Vice-P1-zfsiflmzt. . . , . Mademoiselle Noma Lee Goodwin Le Secritaire .,... ..,.. M ademoiselle Rose Kueffner Le Tnisorier. . . . , .Mademoiselle lVlartha Lewis PAGE 142 ibrary Council zlflwiser: Miss TTLORINE LEWTER UNDER THE CAPABLE direction of Miss Florine Lewter, our librarian, the Library Council accomplished much in its semi-monthly meetings this year. The first half of each meeting was devoted to the study of the use of the library and the last half to reviews of recently published books. At a regular period during the day each member assists the librarian, by helping fellow-students find desired material, issuing and repairing books, and keeping shelves in order. Those whose library service has been a valuable aid to the entire school during the year were: Annabelle Council, Mabel Dare Council, Dorothy Ford, Louise Forrester, Mar- garet Fuquay, Lucille Gray, Myrtle Huff, Melba Kemp, Theresa King, Hazel Satter- white, Albert Vigue, Edith VVelsh, Douglass Vilhitlield, Elizabeth Carpenter, Florence Wlilliams, Evelyn Underwood, Noma Lee Goodwin, and Billy Bennett. OFFICERS President ...... ......,.,... . , .Douglass VVhitfield Vicfr-President .,.. . , ,Evelyn Underwood Secretary ..... ..,.. , Lknnabelle Council Treasurer, , . , . .ll-'label Dare Council A4-0-IJ, fa 777 J 1.vl. Ra-za'-Evelyn Underwood, Annabelle Council, Douglass NVliitrield, Miss Lewter, Mabel Dare Council. 2lI1i. Row- Dorothy Ford, Edith Welsh, Lucille Gray, Melba Kemp, Noma Lee Goodwin, Florence NVi1linms, Louise Forrester, Margaret Fuquay. 5rJ. Rau-Myrtle Huff, Hazel Sattervrhite, Billy Bennett, Albert Vigue, Elizabeth Carpenter, Theresa King. PAGE 143 ldvvub Junior Civic Club A Adfuiser: MR. R. E. FREEMAN Board Memberr.- LAWRENCE TOMLINSON, PAUL GRoss, CECIL LUCAS, WALLACE SEEMAN, JOHN DONALD, E. J. DANIEL, JUDGE CARR, and BLACKWELL BROGDEN. ALTHOUGH THE JUNIOR CIVIC CLUB is but one year old, it is one of the most helpful 'clubs of Durham High School. All members of theiclub are chosen by the respective clubs and activities of the school, and each member remains in the club until graduation. It is the aim of the organization as set forth in the constitution: to develop by precept and example more intelligent and serviceable citizenship, . . . to build a better school community .... Guest speakers give the boys informative addresses On any subject of their own choice at luncheon meetings which are held twice monthly. The programs this year were espe- cially worthwhile. Mr. L. Morehead spoke on the formation of clubs, Mr. Eddie Cameron, head coach of basketball at Duke University, rendered a .very entertaining talk concerning the new rules in basketball. One of the most helpful and thought-inspiring speeches was that of Dr. A. M. Proctor, who is connected with the Education Depart- ment of Duke University. He spoke on the value and importance .Of vocational guid- ance. From these numerous and educational programs the members of the Junior Civic Club have consequently considered the work of this year most worthwhile and entertaining. All business of the organization is carried on by the Board of Directors at meetings called by the President. The main objective this year was to have monthly meetings of all the boys in the school, and to have a speaker to lecture on some phase of vocational guidance. A course of instruction in motor vehicle Operation throughout the State of North Carolina was also set up. It was under the supervision of the State Highway Patrol. PAGE 144. 2 . -. A,9.,+f-M M .... r is 7 if PAGE 145 B IC CLU IV RC IO JUN Upchurch, illnrd M Shzicklcfurd, Iter Wa R atc- emi. S Hurr Arthur nfmnid, John Gross, umlinson, Paul T HCQ YC NK' , L11 Cc-cil Li cns fly, Liv jack ecmrgc VVatkins, i-G Rom lst. Rich ard R 0 cc- 41!1. Nvnltun Pederson . Germinu, CHC UE' r,li Milne Daniel, juhn tes, E. -I. Gu ITCH VV 3 nf, Roc:-Ronald Vickers, VVurren Pups. Spccd, Gurdon Sprnnsy, urge Cc ur. Rn-:r--Virginia Vvalker, Mildred Hart, Vada Nicholson,Mal1el McGrannahan, Rebecca McKeithan, Viola White, Clara George, Zada Nicholson, Evelyn Spain, Mayde Rogers. 2l1rf. Rofc+Mary Frances Young, Miss llrovrn Phillips, Betsy Bryant, Martha Worth, Celestial McClenny, Frances Shnmaker, Kathleen Vlatkins, May Gray, Theresa King, Ida Gray, Anne Butler. 3rd. Row-Edna Harris, Geraldine Stewart, Irabell Wallace, Margaret Hudson, Helen Burton, Lillian Boyd, Beatrice Mellon, Catherine Stephens, Elizabeth VVilson, Elizabeth Carpenter, Frances Neal, Edith Smith, Sara Dickey. 416. Rim-Millard Upchurch, Shirley Owen, jimmy Crews, Ralph Morgan, Alston Pifer, Tom McKeithan. Dramatic Club fldfvisefz' MIss BROWN PHILLIPS MIMICS THE INITIAL YEAR of the Mimics', in Durham High has proved to be very active. They have presented several amusing comedies, A Thanksgiving Day Mystery,'7 The Women Folks, Cemetry Moon, and His First Case, and an effective Christmas Tableau. Their presentation of Oh, Nonol added to the gaiety of the intermission program for the Junior-Senior Social. A number of outstanding speakers have taken part on the programs at the club meet- ings, at which time short plays were directed and presented. During the year the club became proficient in the arts of make-up, pantomime, and stagecraft. Each player gained valuable experience through directing as Well as participating in the plays. OFFICERS President ..,.. ..... ,... .... ..... M a y G ray Vice-Presidfent. . . ........., Shirley Owen Secretary .... . . .Mary Frances Young Trearurcr. , . ....... Preston Oakley PAGE 146 Dramatic Club flfl1Ji5er: MR. RICHARD G. VVALSER UMUMMERSU ALTHOUGH THE Mummers Club is a new organization, its activities began early in the year with a radio skit over Station WDNC, during National Education Week. Another john Alden was presented in the school auditorium on a Thanksgiving program. The club, a member of the Carolina Amateur Dramatic Association, sponsored Dur- ham High's entrance in the State Dramatic Tournament, with a presentation of Rosalie, by Max Maurey. Final presentations in the school were Peanuts, a domestic farce, and Mademoiselle Tania, a circus tragedy. Actors from the club and members of its technical staff were prominent in the Christmas Pageant, the Senior Play, and the Centennial Celebration of Public Education in North Carolina. CDFFICERS President .i.,., ...,. .... . . Jimmie Southgate Vice-President. . , ..... Richard VVilbur Secretary ...... .,...,.. H arriet Angier Y3waxurer,. . . ..hJartha l,ane Fhmdines W Y l ml. Rn-:L-Doris Nachamson, Marjorie Davis, Katharine Kinton, Mildred Parker, Nancy Newsom, Lucie O'Brien, jane Chesson, Jimmie Southgate, Betty Anne Hall, Jessie Ormond, Frances YVade, Hazel Haynes, Beth Tilley, Nancy Carver. ami. Rosas-Myrt Padgett, Martha Lani- Forlines, Martha Anne Young, Virginia Adams, Helen Goodwin, Carolyn Murdaugh, Harriet Angier, Lucie Lea Cavedo, Doris VVoods, Emily Vaughn, Helen '1'hompson, Marilyn Yates, Mr. R. G. Walser. gni. Rauf-jimmy Changaris, Ollie jones, Robert Wetmore, Albert Dunn, john Young, Francis Lentz, Albert Viguc, joe Kennedy, George Watkins, Richard Wilbur. PAGE 147 PAGE 148 V J .A rx A i BAND - 151, R054--Albert Dunn, Ailhm- Ilm-LIL-mix, Alfred King, .Iohni Sorrell, Louis WVarlick, Stroud Brewer, Bill Lyon, Lee Draughn, john lVlcDon:ild, Garland Peel, Herbert Perry, VVorth johnson, Mr. Mitchell. 21111. Row-Thermon Ellis, Douglas Osborne, Bryce Fonrille, Cecil McClees, john Parrish, Garland Bryant, Meredith Rigsbee, Billy Harris, Wallace Bright, john Graham, Charles Amos. 3n1. Row-David Lockhart, Louis Gregory, Ben Dawson, Robert Ball, Marvin Smith, J. C. VVilson, Marshall Turner, Robert Kurstian, jack Lively. COROSO PLAYERS III. Row-Vada Nicholson, Zada Nicholson, Elizabeth Christian, Lucille Vcasey, Mary Helen Goodwin, Valinda Fleming, Virginia Adams. mid. Ron-Henry Osborne, james Highsmith, Donald Ray, Freddie Cobb, Ralph Riddick. PAGE 149 DIRECTORS OF THE NEEDLEWORK GUILD III. Row-Margaret Ann Knight, Betsy Bryant, Jimmie Southgate, Eleanor Carr, Hazel Haynes, Joan Eppersun, Kathryn Cole, Pullyana Cozart, Elizabeth Christian, Nancy Carver, Elizabeth Twacldell, Martha Lewis. zmi. Row-Martha Buchanan, Carol Seeley, Ann Wannamaker, Nancy Newsom, Lucie O'Brien, jane Chesson, Katie Gantt, Frances Wade, ,lean Stirc-walt, Martha WVorth, Katherine Kinton, Jessie Ormond. 3rd. Row--Mary Ann Baldwin, Miss Herr, Mary Moore Swinclell, Elizabeth Dilts, Lucie Lea Cavcdo, Kathleen NVatkins, Betsy Berry, Mary Frances Young, Mary Elizabeth Rand, Martha Anne Young, Harriet Angicr. 4Ih. Row-Marjorie Krummel, Margaret McCracken, Mary Lloyd, Elisabeth Con- stable, Frances Alexander, Marion Norris, Doris Nachamson, Miss Hobgood. , The Junior Needlework Guild f'lLi lJi56i'5.' MISS MARGUERITE HERR, MISS VIRGINIA HOBGOOD THE JUNIOR NEEDLEWORK GUILD, ably headed by Joan Epperson, student president, had a most successful season again this year. Nearly every girl in Durham .High did her part by giving either two baby garments or a small sum of money to the contribution for the needy children of Durham. There was a considerable increase in membership and- the number of student direc- tors was almost doubled. There were forty-two of these directors, each one of whom was held responsible for the garments of ten other girls. There were 943 garments and the amount of 532.55 in money contributed for the shoe fund. This record exceeded those of former collections. After collecting the garments the directors arranged an attractive display in the Cafeteria, Jimmy Southgate received first prize for speedy collection and neat arrangement of her garments. Margaret Ann Knight and Kathryn Cole were given honorable mention. The leaders once more attended the delightful tea and business meeting given by the Durham Guild at the Hope Valley Club. PAGE 150 + I , xi ' . ti J,W if sfo .Xi oi 'll W K i 151. Rau-Miss Dorothy VVilson, Mary Jane Eclwzlrds, Curtiss Brondwell, Martha Dixon, Elizabeth Roberts. 2114. Row- Adelc Zuckerman, Mary Anne Baldwin, Elizabeth Riggs, Mary Elizabeth Rand, Mattieree Baugh, Ninn Rutledge, Dorothy Smith, Forrestine Keeler, Sara Dworsky, Marion Pohl, Rosalie Algrnnti, Mary Levitt. grd. Rott-Mildred 'Weatlierspoom Annabelle Council, Betsy Berry, Nellie Pilley, Alice Collins, Edith Brinegar, Naomi Faucette, Louise Chiotakis, Sara Kirk- land, Edna Earle Kemp. The Nature Study Club A4Zfui.ve1'.' Miss DOROTHY VVILSON THIS YEAR, the Nature Study Club obtained its usual success. Under the supervision of Miss Dorothy Wilson, the organization secured one of the largest memberships recorded. It is the purpose of the Nature Study Club to increase the knowledge of its members in Science and Biology. Through the arrangement of a variety of programs, invaluable aid was secured. On one occasion this year an outside speaker, Mrs. R. VV. Hurst, a mis- sionary from China, was invited in for a short lecture concerning the silk industry. Also the club held a joint meeting with the Phy-Chem Club. ' The first project of the year was to make fish aquariums. Later the members en- joyed an experiment with the mental telepathy theory. , The last semester was concluded with a picnic outing for the entertainment of all the members. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER Curtiss Broadwell. . . .,... President. . . . . .Annabelle Council lVla1'tha Dixon ..,..... . . .Vice-Preridenzi. . ...,,,. lVlartha Dixon Mary jane Edwards. . . ..... Secretary, . . . . .llflary Ann Baldwin Elizabeth Roberts. . . . . ,Treasurer-. . . . . .Curtiss Broadwell PAGE 152 -li. ...-.Q ..?i--. , .1--li ,?. .? - , l . iJl'hNlMm n Q , BOOK V -ig -ll....l..t,, ,liii-it ,-,i-. .i. , - -.---.-- - ..,.. .,......... ....-..-.- ,-,,...i-.-...., i..........--- GUI ., , i - ...., ATHLETICS - QA- a 1 x sew' .,.: - w e , ff 'fx e e' xifflsi, 'lx X ' xg. f 1 I I, N 1,5 The Southern E27 M ,alfa gentlemen took . I keen delight in- f bg K L, e rf such sports as 120: -, ei' H 'll S5 if cock-fighting, V 9, ll fo:-hunting, and 9 M107 -ly, orse-racmg. 1, 1 I 0 Q1 A Gambling made U00 WWA U 'lllx these contests- f Milli 3 'il 5, lx ' Nxt. lv all themore .Ev E , I n r VX exciting. l Q X' A' ' f N ,W '- 3' , -. 3 so , ll G ,J 1 , e 1 fM lllllllll -H--e wil X ff' ir . o r . ,N -A .. Ai n gl inn., '15, -- ,ff-,1-3,1--, i- A, L-Lg-A-lj.-F . fvhan- .-.Qrv-. . G. - ,,:.... - 'T-u. Wfllnu NIU 'f yn m1n4rzw fg I I ,A I ! f 'fvr:1f..,..,,f w 5' , 11' xxx!-gx W tgsxgx ' W It ' I xf 3 kxxf .slits I V., V-ff, Xx 15: xxrvgxv X '1,'-,fr 'I Q.: X. N 1 -w.:-.'- -, -' A - 1 AQ' 6 -QR' , .1 ,. . -, - . .- J- 1 , w . f . V---.,:-If f 4 -f .- 4.--XT' - Q , Q X- -f .7 , f .. 'K --- - -- Nm - 1-,. g36,,ff-3- xg-'4 jg'f -' ' 4 .l 'ff 'f -'rf 'J f-,1 Fir- r if-a ' 5 7 in .R if, N .NTI .if . 1 ' lfllllfbl .lgullmlm 8533:-NQ5s WX ' le ef I' 1 'f' W W' ' t X X f X pf M R X I EFX -xt Q' -4 V M11 fum ' - N 1 4 The Monogram Club STABLISHING itself last year as a regular functioning activity of the school, the Monogram Club experienced its most successful year in 1936-737. The club was led this year by Richard Pierce, pres- ident. The other officers were: Mack Johnston, vice-president, Richard VVil- bur, secretary, and Cecil 'Lucas, treas- urer. The club is composed entirely of athletes, and thus its main objective is to foster all athletics in and about the school. The lVIonogram members aid the school and civic officials through the year by sponsoring many worthwhile MP.. BURKE programs. Rici-1.-um P11-:RCE The club has assisted at all games during the entire year. Some of the members took up tickets, helped lead cheers, and sponsored the pep rallies. This year the track team had the largest representation in the Monogram Club, therewere eleven lettermen belonging to the organization. The next largest repre- sentation was that of the swimming' team, with nine members. The boxers had seven members. Following close on-the heels of the boxers were the wrestling, football, tennis, and baseball teams, each placing six boys in the club. The basketball team had three members in the club. A large number of the boys represented two or three sports, while Richard Pierce played on all four major teams. At Christmas and Thanksgiving the Monogram Club, cooperating with the welfare department, gave baskets to the needy. On April 23 the club sponsored a social at the Washington Duke Hotel, at which the Southern Gentlemen played. The social was given in an attempt to create more interest Within the club. Elmer D. Burke, present adviser, founded the club twelve years ago. Mr. Burke is the athletic instructor of the school. -Y PAGE x54 P11015 1 5 5 D.,- BOYS' MONOGRAM CLUB urkham, j'. atkins, Billings, R. Wilbur, C. Lucas, R. Pierce, M. Johnston, Williams, G. Sprzmsy, D. jordan, B. Billings, M CW cutt, W. Wade, rm'-F. Hunni Isl. R 5 L. R. Overman, 11, Ba T. johnson, R. -1 Hopkins, B. Hackney, A. Vigue, A. Pifcx onald, J. gins, D ud orstian, R. Adcoclc, L. H ou-R. znd. R Mr. Burke. Changaris ard, Tomlinson, L. Pullok, D. E. W urner, Brower, L. rini, E. Colcy, E. Germino, G. Bowen, K. T Be jrd. Rau'--J. Sink, A. Rose, N. arlmur. en clergrn ft, W. B Hnpper, G. P Poe, M. Upchurch, D. Silver. :ri PAGE 156 FOOTBALL TEAM Seaman, cnry A-H RIJTL ml. 2 YHRD. ch ach Ri Co Lnucrsdorf, Bill Kelly Tu rn er, ack Johnston, M UCZIS L cil 1' crcc, Ce Dick Sprunsy, zxz. Raza Coach Stuessy, Carl Ripley, George I2 :1 D 11 Fugala, Orin 1ilton, Hun Ruff-luck 3 nli, arold Aldcrson. nH il S' OI' M ph R 1, twcl Bou CHI K erminu, G Eugene Hackney, rd lfu Donald, jack Hopkins, Ba nn, john U D Crt Alb Polluk. Davis, Luther arris 5, H Wood Hugh rdctor, Southgate Jones, yP Strain, Cru CECIL LUCAS Emi Age zo. Height SIIIH Weight 175' Pounds BALFORD HACKNEY Quarlerlmck Age zo. Height 6' Weight .155 Pounds trouble 111 sweeping through the light but scrappy 'lhe following T1 1day the Big Eleven met VVil- mington under the lights at the Durham Athletic Park to rip out a scoie of 38-O. Led by Captain Lucas, the squad invaded Greens- bo1o High s hunt1ng grounds to battle to a 6-6 tie at night The locals outplayed the Greensboro aggrega- t1on the first half, chalking up a marker during this period but fa1l1ng to kick the extra point, which would Football THE DURHAM HIGH SCHOOL football team, under the direction of Coach Dwight Stuessy, clashed with heavy opposition and succeeded in giving very favor- able accounts of themselves in every game played this year. On September 18, the Bulldogs took Apex in the initial game to the tune of 41-0. Boasting one of the heaviest lines in the state, the Crimson tide had little DICK PIERCE Emi' Age 18. Height 6'2 Weight 170 Pounds GEORGE SPRANSY Tackle Age 19. Height SIIOH Weight :So Pounds PAGE 1 57 kr tea After two weeks of rest, the locals travelled to Wilson, N. C., where they won a disappointing vic- tory. Although the Crimson Tide played the Wilson aggregation on a slushy field and reaped a victory of I 5-O, the win did not lift the team's spirit to its height. On October 23, Durham played VVilson on the opponent's field and were victorious with a 19-0 score. The jinx was now creeping up on the Bulldogs for their helmets were in Durham when the game started. The next Friday a rejuvenated and resolved eleven hooked antlers with Rocky Mount in Durham JACK HOPKINS Halflmrk Age X Height 5'11 Weight 155 Pounds CARI. RIPLEY Guard Age 19. Height 6' Weight 175 Pounds MACK JOHNSTON Cerner Age 17. Height 6' Weight 195 Pounds ,IOHN DONALD Halfback Age 19. Height 6' Weight 165 Pounds aeinmfi-U 14W--'J-f4e,a. .al -ao.. www 'BOM' Tv--l Athletic Park. The Rocky Nlount team is coached by Emory Adkins. He seems to be capable of his task as proved when his gridders downed the Bulldogs 12-7 on its own gridiron. This was the first confer- ence game lost by a Stuessy coached team in five years on its own gridiron. On November 2 the Bulldogs met Fayetteville on the latter's field and won by a narrow margin of 9-8. Safeties were made by both teams in this game, and the locals were strong enough to make the conversion, while their opponents failed. PAGE 1 58 The mcst important and exciting game of the year, which followed on Friday, November 13, was played on the local gridiron. The game was lost to Raleigh High 6-O, after a very costly and heartfelt fumble be- hind the goal, which was recovered by the Purple Hurricane. Germino starred for the locals by enor- mous gains. A tremendous crowd witnessed the con- test, and hoarse voices prevailed the next day. Thus have the Bulldogs completed another suc- cessful season. Practically the whole first team grad- uates this year, and they have assuredly carried out their part to help the scrapping Bulldogs. KENT BOUTWELL Fullbark Age 17. Height 5'8M Weight 155 Pounds BILL LAUERSDORF Guard Age 19. Height 53015 Weight 165 Pounds KELLY TURNER Guard Age zo. Height 5'1oM VVcight 160 Pounds EUGENE GERNIINO Fullback Age 18. Height 5'l1Z Weight 1 60 Pounds SUMMARY or GA:v1rs Games won 5 Games lost .. . 2 Games tied 1 No. of points-Durham 135. No. of points-Opponents 32. With bitterness we make this last tribute to Coach Dwight Stuessy. He is leaving Durham High, ac- cepting the position as head mentor at Macalester College. The school has gained high honorsin the athletic field of southern high schools. His teams have repeatedly taken championships in all fields, and his able teams are respected by all foes. Coach Stuessy, we salute you and may your career as a college mentor be as successful as that ofa high school coach. PAGE 159 PAGE 1 60 BASKETBALL TEAM Ralph Elliot Puckett, ackney, dH Stan ey, Balfor E. Row-W. 27llL Williams. Wliitfield, jimmy Cedric Loitis, Ruben ado, W llucc Moore, Wa Richard Pierce, Fred Ist. Row-- Harris. atkins, jack Garner, Arthur W George khum, yd. Rnzc--Coach Stuc-ssy, jack Mar Morgan, George Black. Basketball EATURED by two trouncing victories over its biggest rival, the Purple Hurricane live from Raleigh, the Durham High School basketball team waged one of the best campaigns ever to be staged by a Durham High cage team. The Bulldogs counted coup on fourteen out of the eighteen teams that they encountered, losing only once to High Point and Portsmouth and twice to Greenville. Their winning streak included victories over the following teams: Raleigh, Lynchburg, Burlington, Rocky Mount, VVilson, and Chapel Hill twice, and over Creedmoor and High Point, once each. ' Under the capable leadership of Captain Wallace VVade, the team progressed along very well at the first of the season, winning five games before losing a close one to High Point. The loss of Raymond Browning, fine Bulldog center, struck a hard blow to the Durham line-up, and Coach Dwight Stuessy selected Elliott Puckett to till the hole left by Browning. Also Dick Pierce alternated with Puckett at the pivot position. After getting back in the winning streak by wins over Rocky Mount, VVilson and Lynchburg, the team found the Greenville live too hard to beat. Nearing the end of the season the locals dropped a close 22-21 WALDMCWAME decision to Greenville before finishing the season with a brilliant victory Cf'1'ff'5f' over Raleigh on the latter's stamping grounds by a 30-I9 score. Dick Pierce paced the Durham cage team's scoring by accounting for CII3 of the team's 534 markers. Captain VVade was second with 40 tallies, and VVhitfield, Loftis, and Browning figured high in the scoring. The following players received letters or stars: VVallace VVade '37, Dick Pierce '37, Ruben 'Whitlield '3 8, Jimmy VVilliams '3 7, Elliott Puckett, '3 8, Fred Moore '38, Balford Hackney '37, and Manager Arthur Harris '38. The 1938 team will be led by three veteran lettermen: Wliitheld, Puckett, and Moore. These .three boys have done outstanding work this year, and with such a firm nucleus next year's team will be one of the best in Durham High's history. W - PAGE 161 'T 1 'x f ..l nr. Row-Lex O'Briant, Mglzg Nclio Berini lf, Bobby Hicks ss, Gilbert Tew rf, Balford Hackney lb, Fred Moore zb, Vernon Wi'ight zb, James Durham ss, Mr. Burke, Coach. Zlllf. Rau'-Luc Hudgins p, Elwood Golcy p, Richard Pierce cf, Elliot Puckett p, Charles Ferrell c, George Collis c, Hubert Barton p, Lee Roy Overman 3b. Baseball SALLYING FORTH UNDER Coach Elmer D. Burke's tutorship, the baseball team clashed with heavy opposition and emerged with an excellent record. Coach Burke said that this year's set of moundsmen was the best ever to represent Durham High. Elliot Puckett held a Very high record, pitching 9 games and losing only I. SCHEDULE March 23 Durham 17. . . ..,...... . . Fayetteville I fherej lvlarch 25 YVilson 7 .... .. . Durham 6 fherej March 27 Durham 3. . . . . . Richmond 2 fhercj April 6 Fayetteville . . . .......,..,..... Forfeit April 8 Durham 13, .... . . Rocky lVlount 4. fherej April I2 Durham 3 ......, ....... . Raleigh 2 Qherej April 16 John lblarshall 12. , . . . . Durham 2 ftherej April I7 Durham 6 ......, . . ,Hargrave 5 ftherej April 20 Rocky Motlnt 7. . . ..,.. Durham 4 ftherej April 27 Durham IO ..,. .... G reenville 6 ftherej April 30 Greenville . . . ............. Forfeit May 1 Raleigh 4. . . ,... Durham 3 fherej lblay 3 Wilsoii 8 .... ..,. D urham 5 ftherej PAGE 162 -l L lf 'nv Track SMASHING RECORDS, winning all dual meets, copping the Eastern Championship, placing first in the Greensboro Civitan meet, losing the state meet by only a half a point, and placing third in the Duke Invitational meet, the ,37 track team had the most successful year and the best record since the season of '34. Coach Dwight Stuessy said, This year's team was a better all-round team than the team of ,34 as that team was made up of four outstanding athletes who did the greater part of the scoring. Jimmy VVilliams, co-captain of the team, broke the record in the 440-yard run three times, his best time being 51.7 seconds. The mile relay team broke the record at the Civitan meet, running the four laps in 334.2-the best time ever run in the state. Don- ald Jordan won first place in the half-mile run four times and Richard YVilbur set a new mark for the Durham High School track field, running the 880 yards in 2.10. Co- Captain, John Donald, became the state champion javelin thrower, tossing the spear 155 feet. Cecil Lucas, an outstanding Durham High athlete, gained many points for the team by placing in the shot-put, discus, and medley relay contests. e U 131. Rose-Coach Stuessy, G. VV:itkins, D. VVilbur, D. Jordan, J. Hopkins, J. Donald, J. YVillianis, A. Viguc, O. C. Good- win, G. Pcndergraft, J. Taylor. 21111. Rau--V. Harward, H. Davis, C. Voylcs, B. Laucrsdorf, R. Morgan, G. Spransy, C. Lucas, S. Jones, C. Skinner, J. VVhitlL-y, A. Harris. 3nl. R0ftiXV.J0lll1SUl!,.A- Ruse, S. Hnrwnrd, R. Browning, D. Strain, A. XVhittington, H. Purycnr, O. T. Grimes, J. Clmngnris, Mr. NVoodward. PAGE 163 Kleff-io 7 mf. Rare'-Pi-tc Copley, David Silver, Nelio Bcrini, John McCoy, jimmy Changaris, Mr. Stewart. zmi. Roux-Philip om n, John Donald, Carl Ripley, Cecil Lucas, Watkins Martin, WVadc johnson. Wrestling UNDER THE D1REc'r1oN of B. G. Stewart, the Wrestlers had a very successful season this year. Lucas, Silver, and Changaris well represented this D. H. S. sport by Winning the State Championship in their respective Weights. The team, captained by Lucas, 165 lbs., was composed of Copley, 98 lbs Silver IOS lbs., Changaris, 115 lbs., Berini, 135 lbs., Adcock, 145 lbs., Johnson, 145 lbs Don ald, 155 lbs., lVIartin, 125 lbs., Lyon, I25 lbs., Nlorris, 135 lbs., and Ripley, 175 lbs David Silver was high scorer of the year, Changaris and Lucas following closelv Durham Durham Durham Durham Durham Durham Durham Du1'ham RESULTS .. ...14 .. ...9 I .... 175 .. .... 27 .. ...19 ., ...14 I .... 25A .. ...17 Thomasville . Greensboro .. Barium Springs High Point .. Thomasville' . Barium Springs High Point , . Greensboro .. PAGE 164 V y, Golf' FLYING THE COLORS of Durham High, the golf team met with fair success in tackling the hardest schedule of the High School's golf history. 'With H. T. Gibson as faculty adviser, Charles fChuckj Alexander, Herman Barus, Ulysses Barus and Harrell Suggs gave favorable accounts of themselves in every match of the season. Chuck was the low man for the year, shooting a 70 in the Oak Ridge match, and Harrell was second with a 75. The team placed third in the state meet, being dethroned by the High Point team from first place won last year. SCHEDULE March I2 Burlington I2 ..,. ........,.. .... D 1 irham 5 ftherej h4arch 23 Hurhngton I2 .,.. .... IDUFh3H1 6 Cherej NhWdl26 RahghI5 ..... ..... Dudmnig fmemj hdarch 30 llurhani 18 ...... ...Clrcenshoro 0 ftherej April 2 High Point 12.5. , . .,.., Durham 5.5 fherej April 9 Raleigh 13.5 ..... .... D urham 4.5 Qherej ApHlI6 ChcmmhonuI7... ... ...... .... Ihwhmn I fhmej fkpdl I7 llurhani I7 ..................... ...C3reensboro I fherej April 24 South Atlantic llflcet fRained Outj April 27 State llflcct ........,........... ,.., D urham 3rd, Place April 30 Durham I2 .,.,.. .. .. ..,. Davidson Fresh. 6 llflay 3 High Point 13.5 ...,. ........ D urham 4.5 ftherej h4ay 7 lluke Papsh IOQQ .... ................ llurhani 226 fherej 4 ...a,.r.A.USQAX 'lyfg' -- Isl. Ron-Cozicli Gibson, Harold Aldc-rson, Charles Alexander, Harrell Suggs, Ulysses Barns, Paul Miller, Herman Barns. PAGE 165 ISI. Row-Millard Upchurch, Mack Johnston, jack Markham. xml. Rllfl'?xVllIlZiCl' Secman, Thomas johnson, W. E. Stanley, Lawrence Tomlinson, R. G. Carter. Tennis DURHAM HIGH Scuool. Tennis Team went through the season this year Without losing a dual meet. VV ith five veterans back from last year, the team was quite capable of Win- ning both state honors and Eastern Championship. In the singles of the state meet this year Millard Upchurch went into the finals after he defeated Mebane Croom of VVinston-Salem in the semi-finals in straight sets 6-3, 6-I. In the finals, however, he was defeated by Mel Jordan of Chapel Hill, who was defend- ing champion, by the score of 6-2, 7-5. By virtue of his fine playing, Upchurch went to the National Singles in VVashington this year. In the doubles Tomlinson and Mark- ham were seeded No. 2, but they were defeated in the semi-finals when they met Croom and Shore of VVinston-Salem. They lost the first set to their opponents, took the second, but were outfought in the last set. The final score was 6-4, 4.-6, 6-2. Other boys to take part in the dual meets were as follows: Mack Johnston, Thomas johnson, VV. E. Stanley, VVallace VVade, VVilson I-Iartsell and David Silver. The Durham High netters defeated Burlington 9-O5 VVilmington 8-I, Raleigh 8-I, VVilson 8-O, Raleigh 8-I, Roxboro 9-O5 and Greensboro 7-I, 7-2. The students of Durham High thank Coach Carter for putting such a fine, balanced team on the courts this year to represent the school. in this sport. PAGE 166 Boxing DESPl'1'E THE FACT that the record of Durham High's 1936-37 Boxing Team was not largely impressive, its showing was a credit to the school. Under the able direction of Coach Wadsworth and Co-Captains Upchurch and Collins, a team was soon rounded out of game fighters. The team included Pollok, Rose, Sink, VVard, Poe, Coble, Hudgins, James, Lucas, Nlclntosh, and Turner, who was State Champion in the I 5 5 pound class. The 1936-37 Boxing Team will be remembered as one whose clean-spirited fighting did much to arouse interest in a sport which is still in its infancy in Durham High. RESULTS Durham 2M Bahama . . . 4yir llurhani 122 Fayenevnk ... ... 656 Durham 4 Fayetteville . . . . . 4 Durham 3 Raleigh .... 7 Durham ILS Charlotte . . 522 llurhani 316 lluke Frosh. ILE IDurhan1 3 llocky hdount 3 Durham 42 Rocky lh'10Llllt 322 ISI. Ruse-Leroy Cable, John Sink, Preston Collins, Millard Upchurch, Albert Ruse. zml. Rau+D. E. Ward, Williim james, Luther Pollok, Bill Poe. 5-nf. Rim-Conch Wadsworth, Herbert Mclntosh, Kelly Turner, Lee Hudgins, Merle Pickett. PAGE 167 irls' Athletics THE GIRLS, A'FHLETIC ASSOCIATION has finished a second year of activities and has proved to be a great asset to the Physical Education Department. Last year it became afiiliated l with the North Carolina High School Girls' Athletic Association and adopted the state's point system as a basis for awards. To win a letter one must re- ceive two hundred points. Under the leadership of such able officers as Ann Mills, president, Doris Nachamson, vice-president, Marjorie Krummel, secretary, Rose Kueffner, press reporter, and Lucie O'Brien, sec- retary of the point system, and under the supervision of Miss Olive Brown, iwnss Bnowsz this association has prospered. ANN Mitts The G. A. A. offers an award each year to the girl who is most outstanding in ath- letic ability, leadership, and scholarship. Ann Mills received this distinction for this year. ' .ryp y be V , j XX is! , he lst. Race--I. Ormond, H. Moseley, V. Kennedy, K. L. Harris, M. whimkci-, M. Krummel, A. Mills, R. Kueffncr, D. Nach- amson, M. Worth, V. Nicholson, M. NVentl1crspoon. zmf. Roc:-Miss Brown, E. Mack, E. VVclsh, A. Butler, M. Davis, M. Taylor, M. Cousins, E. Ross, M. F. Young, A. NVnnn:imnker, H. Billings. 3nf. Row-V. Stancil, M. Lattal, D. lluckzlbee, H. Shaw, C. Brondwcll, H. Angirr, L. Olllrien, B. Berry, C. M.. NVhitley, M. Ruse, E. Roberts. 4rh. Ruta'-A. Hicks, D. Price, M. A. Young, M. R. Bussell, M. Lnmm, F. Alexander, E. Lyon, E. Vziuglmn, A. Hare, F. Neal, E. Clark. PAGE 168 17 V -swing Girls' Monogram Club THE GIRl,S, MoNoGRAM C-LUB was established this year as a new organization and is made up of all those who have received their school letters according to the requirements of the G. A. A. The purposes of the club are to promote and encourage intramural sports for the girls and to foster good school spirit, good sportsmanship, attendance at games, and high scholarship along with athletics. Under the leadership of Jimmie Southgate, president, Henrietta Moseley, secretary-treasurer5 and Miss Olive Brown, adviser, the club was able to carry out its purposes. In addition to those whose names appear under the picture, several new members who have obtained two hundred points or over were taken into the club at the end of the year. They were: Lucie O'Brien '38, Emily Vaughan '38, Mary Taylor '38, Rose Kueff- ner '37, Mary Frances Young '39, Edith Clark '37, Augusta Hicks '38, Valeria Stancil '38, Nancy Fleetwood '38, Lois Ferrel '38, Virginia Kennedy '3 7, Ruby Claire Kirkland '37, Jessie Mae Delamar '37, Doris Nachamson '38, Harriet Angier '37, Marjorie Rose '3 8, and Martha Wo1'th '39. JJI. Rosa-Editli Welsh, Doris Price, Ann Mills, Henrietta Moseley, Jimmie Southgate, Frances Alexander, Ann Butler, Miss Brown. end. Ron+-Iessie Ormond, Curtiss Broailwell, Martha Anne Young, Annie Lee Hare, Marjorie Krummel, Elizabeth Mack, Margie Davis. PAGE 169 . 0.1 W' l 4 ff-M ,sem MM-. s 7 V olley Ball Lf ST FALL VOLLEY BALL continued to hold an important place in the girls' sports activities of the school. N inety-three girls came out for volley ball, forty-six Sophomores, twenty- six Juniors, and twenty-one Seniors. So much interest was shown that it was necessary to have two Sophomore and Junior teams. All teams displayed keen rivalry, neverthe- less, the Seniors defeated the other teams in a series of games and thus won the interclass championship of the season. Martha Anne Young was elected school manager for the sport. Class managers were: Kate Lee Harris for the Seniors, Henrietta Moseley for the juniors, and Mary Latta for the Sophomores. The honorary varsity, selected from the three classes at large, was composed of Ann Mills '37, Kate Lee Harris '37, Jessie Ormond '3 7, Martha Anne Young '37, Henrietta Moseley '38, Frances Alexander '38, Anne Waiiiiamakei' '38, Mildred VVhitaker '38, Betsy Berry '39, Mary Latta '39, Myrtle Mason '39, and Etta Patrick '39. PAGE 170 Basketball As USUAL, Mom: interest was displayed in basketball this year than in any other sport. Around sixty girls came out at the first call. After eliminations were made, however, there remained a total of forty-five girls to participate in the lq1'St21IlCl seconcl team games. Nine competitive games were played among the three groups. Several games of this series were played at night 'following the regular scheduled games by the boys' varsity team. The honorary varsity, which was chosen at the end of the season was composed of Ann Mills '37, Ruby Claire Kirkland '37, Emily Vaughan '38, and Hilda Billings '39, forwards, and Eleanor McLeod '37, Evelyn Ross '37, Mary Taylor '38, and Frances Alexander ' 3 8, guards. . According to the following score the seniors were the victors: Tflfon Lost Tied Seniors . . . . 4 I I Juniors ...,, . . 2 3 I Sophomores . . , . 2 4 o ur. Raw-Ruby Claire Kirkland, Mary Taylor, Ann Mills, Frances Alexander, Evelyn Ross. ami. RHCOi-llllllllll' Southgate, Miss Olive Brown, Emily Vaughan, Eleanor McLeod, Hilda Billings. PAGE I 71 f-iii' yptj, A ' - P -v'r :af 1 sj K MJ M. 25,1-M. ,rj i,2?Z..,.. f Q33 'd44'lUf 'f- ZJMK wb LAJS., ' X Sk ur. Ron-Betsy Bryant, Lucie O'Brien, Martha Vllorth, Marjorie rummel, Jessie Ormond, Ann Mills, Doris Nachamson. 21111. RUCL JlI'l1l11iC Southgate, Margaret,H0lland, Peggy King, V da Nicholson, Louise Chiotakis. 3rd. Row-Beatrice Mel- lon, Marjorie Ruse, Harriet An ier, Martha ' 0 .az ffl z i i Q 9' Swimmlng 7 3 FROM THE FIRST splash of the season many girls have been greatly interested in swim- ming, and it has continued to be one of their most popular competitive sports. The four meets held were well attended and some of the better mermaids exhibited excellent swim- ming in both form and speed. The Sophomores proved to be the champions of the season. 31- Efuents Records elders of Records 20 yard free style. . , .,.. I2 seconds Ellen Griffin, Martha VVorth 4Q yard free style. . . .,., 27SGC0l1dS Peggy King 20 yard back stroke. . . .... ISM seconds Lucie O'Brien, Peggy King 20 yard breast stroke .... . .162 seconds Betsy Bryant 40 yard side stroke ..... .... 3 32 seconds Jessie Ormond 40 yard trudgeon ....... ..,. 3 If seconds Connie Welsh, Jimmie Southgate Umbrella race Q20 yds.j , . . . . . Igig seconds Ann Mills Tandem race C20 ydsj .... .... I seconds llflartha Vlforth, Betsy Bryant Diving .........,....,. ..,. 3 9 points Connie VVelsh, Betsy Bryant 60 yard' medley relay. . . .... 4523 seconds Peggy King, Betsy Bryant, Martha Worth 80 yard free style relay .... . . . 572 seconds Martha VVorth, Betsy Bryant, PAGE 172 Rebecca McKeithan, Louise Holland fo ki- X4 AJ L- Life Saving A COURSE in Junior and Senior life saving was oiiiered to the girls last fall. About twenty- hve girls responded to Miss BroWn's call to participate in this initial sport of the year. For several weeks the girls met in the afternoons after school and worked diligently. The course proved to be a still one and those who passed deserve especial Commendation. In fact only the water nymphs could pass life saving. From the Senior group Ann Mills '37, Jessie Ormond '37, Martha Anne Young '37, Harriet Angier '37, and Curtiss Broadwell '37, received emblems. From the Junior life saving group Marjorie Krummel '37, Martha VVorth '39, Doris Nachamson '38, Edna Earl Hofller '38, Elizabeth Dilts '39, Mabel McGranahan '39, and Lois Ferguson '39 received emblems. A Although this was the first time that a life saving course had been offered to girls, the results were highly satisfactory. VVithout doubt, next year's class will be larger. M' W Wlrlr Ist. Roco-Betsy Bryant, Lucie O'Brien, Martha YVorth, Marjorie Krummel, Jessie Ormond, Ann Mills. znd. Rose-Martha Anne Young, Harriet Angier, Curtiss Bruadxvell, Edna Earl Hoffier, Mabel Catherine McGran:1han, Miss Brown. PAGE 173 rf.. I ,f .Cv vvQ,1.f3 xl. Rosa'-A. Mills, R. C. Kirkland, H. Billings, K, L. Har,-I S, F. Alexander, M. Whitaker, A. Wzinnamnker, j. Ormond, E. YVclsli, M. A. Young, B. Bryant, D. Nachznnson. zml. Rou 'Ml5S Brown: V- NlCh01S0l1y D- Pflfei F- Willie, H- MUSCIQH M. Davis, E. Vaughan, B. Tilley, M. Rose, S. L. Dworsky, l'- King, C- M- Whltl'3l'y M- Kfummels C- L0Yd- M- YVUWIH jnl. Roc:-E. Roberts, K. O'Briant, E. E. Hoiiler, R. McKcithfm: L- Chlutaklsi H- Bright. R- KUCHIWY- E- Clflfky B- Mellini, M. F. Young, F. Nczil, Z. Nicholson. C. McClenny, M. R. Blissful M- E- UPChlll'Ch- Tennis As A CLIMAX of a very active year of sports activities, the girls competed in singles and doubles tennis tournaments. Both tournaments were played by the method of elimina- tion. Ann Mills became singles champion by defeating Peggy King, a sophomore, in the Finals cf the cgntest. Thirty girls took part in these elimination games. A total of forty-two girls entered the doubles tennis tournament. In upper bracket were Carmen Lloyd and Sophie Margolis who defeated Zada Nichdilson and Martha VVorth in the semi-Finals. In the upper bracket of the quarter finals were Edith Clark and Katherine O'Briant, Ann Mills and Martha Anne Young, Peggy King and Mary Frances Young, and Marjorie Krumm :l and Jessie Ormond. ' Every year the Anna Neamon tennis pin is given to the most outstanding tennis player of the senior class. This award is one of the most outstanding accomplishments in girls' athletics. Ann Mills received the pin this year. Last year Ellen Griffin was the winner. PAGE 174 ,ff s--...i iil, -. - WWE A,llh+s ' lMJ1E CSE ' -W 1 BOOK VI l,-.-.,...-ill--1 f-111i -l -- .,...-l,,...l..., i.i....i-11-l--1. i,-i 1. .,x,,. 1i...i.-ii l-i- , i..i..i -i - i. .1 A .,...,...i.i,, ,i.,..li.......-.. ,. .1..i-- L...---..... ........-i...-.- -,,...,.1l--. .i ,,i...-- ii!! + S Q-L -L 1.- - FEATURES V r 1 U 1 ,. e ft' ' ' t f A - 'I ' ,V ' til VE. I 5 4, I I fs I Q . f' ..i, R Humlllty, 'fm courtesy, and r X- 'eff reverence M7797 I 'IW . ' 'QQ iv Q W V characterxze the X- olcl plantation 114'- r or N negro. These an U m traits are ,,f' BQ depicted in ', ' Southern k,,l,t,XM . NP folklore 'S X ,A T I X and negro , , H y-,xx .. :MY K , 1, !5. xx spmtuals. V' 'il faj. r V WX 1 ' i Hull , -, L 251.01 'R LLL ix ff v 4' -5,7-4. - -S -I A 1 5 Z Y Cecil Lucas, Ann Mills Martha Lewis, VV'fll'l'CIl Pope PAGE 179 Z W ---- --Q SNAPSHCTS Ql Memories, which are the only indelible traces that remain of the Old South, are the proud possessions of the New South. PAGE 182 fs 3 , ' Z ' Lu gi I A U, f f lil, EJ - .ME 'Xia ' um'S: A-if 4 , -. ' '- ' il' f l gg 3 f 'reg' if WX s Lai ?e 4n M N E3 - f :ff ' 3 Q ,W M- i-9 gg-, 'si n -1 N i 1 V I . 1 r- -Wwfrf' . . - V W 1 , w i 1 ' PAGE 1 84 PAGE 185 ,rl-1,9 A Ar A' - P x ' , I In I 553 ,l, ff f xx 0 ',, I--lr PAGE 186 y d ' r i fdLla!UWfiY,Ea E E , A E BOOK VII 2-'igwlwk-mf?-2 L - .i i. -1 ,.,i.1.1-l g..,...--- . ..---- ., ...Y 1 ............,.......- -,-,,.....-..--....., -......--i 'HI ,- g Q.-.h ii ADVERTISEMENTS li.- X , IL- A - , , I- Ii fvxs W vnvxllei :lx e - A vm. ' ,l Q , :hx xl . W A xy yn Some of the g . fd . 11:71 ,gy X .mi . .s1mplest n KM' ' 1 ,f art1c1es of dally e 'Q e 1 ll f U, - in - H A 3 if use were 4451.55 1 4 ,y imported from ' ,'l,, ' ' 571 ' England while ' 'Q 0. Z ' . K :Ii S5 A1 tobacco, r1ce, Q41 0 , and timber , 1 0 5 ,Aff 1. JJ '- . ,frimiy 10 gm were the chlef film, .9- XX . m Y colomal exports 9: ' f 4' 'Y'-LN ,gi ll , WIW 1xxwW ,, ' .-....: ' - - F 9 . 1 1 5 1 B N- -J B 4 .51- E VVEATHER Boosr 'PHE I I R K ' I ' G t uf' - - your ram- LO-ROCKET E C O C coeatsng it's going to -- Some .vtone ity others rock it be dem' NUMBER I VOLUME III DURHAM HIGH SCHOOL, DURHAM, N. C. HOLTON DECIDES ON NO EXAMS-LO-ROCKET GETS SCOOP Mr. Quinton Holton, beloved principal of Durham High School, announced yesterday that there would be no more exams in the school. I think that the strain on the poor children is too great, Mr. Holton stated, and besides it is too much trouble to get that particular green for the 'blue bool-tsl Some of the other reforms which were proposed and accepted were fifl no lunchline, every pupil Hghts for himself. fzl 7 cuts a month from each class. Escalators are to be installed on front and back steps, and vice versa any pupil who desires may leave school to go any- where anytime for anything, on con- dition that he doesn't tell the teacher. fgil No pupil may walk out of z class unless he has on rubber soled shoes. UNDER DOG TRIES TO COME OUT ON TOP Gross Found Sniftiing in Waste Basket Paul Gross, little known member of the Hi-Rocket staff, was discov- ered late yesterday afternoon hunting through the Lo-Rocket waste basket. VVe suspect him of trying to become famous by rejuvenating the Hi- Rocket. Mr. Gross, in a statement issued exclusively to your one and only re- porter, said that the staff was unable to Hnd anything to go into the paper and he was attempting to find some- thing good in the most likely place- Ctake your bow, Lo-Rocketl. He continued that he is personally considering publishing the next issue of the Hi-Rocket with nothing except the name and the mast-head printed on the paper. We wish to offer our sincerest congratulations to Mr. Gross for this idea. At last someone will be able to read the entire paper. Definition of a professor: One who talks in someone else's sleep. L0-ROCKET SETS PRECEDENT VVe believe we are setting a precedent in high school annuals by presenting a section of readily understandable jokes The most dumb of the tlumbles can get the drift without effort. Care- fully-wrought explanations are ap- pended for the great unwashed majority who lack a sense of humor. STATE MATH CONTEST HELD IN CAFETERIA Recently about thirty-five of our budding geniuses entered the State Math Contest held in the Cafeteria. After about half an hour of deep concentration one exceptionally bril- liant person, whose name ecsapes us, was seized with an idea. This being such an unusual occurrence, everyone stopped the train of thought running on the one track of his mind and unloaded it. Careful research with the aid of a microscope revealed the idea of a party. There was gen- eral consent. Several figures were cut and many interesting factors added. The party ended soon after and all departed in good spirits. We want to take this opportunity of publicly expressing our apprecia- tion to both of our subscribers for sending us those tickets to the dog show. One of our number won a most beautiful second prize and our Editor-in-common is still gushing over her blue ribbon. Many t'anks. Mr. Burke's gym class was out on the athletic field working hard prac- tieing for track. Suddenly a boy ran out of the house shouting, Tommy, Tommy, your house is on fire. One of the boys jumped the 6 foot fence and dashed off down the street. Sud- denly he stopped, and a sheepish smile played around his lips. Why am running? he said to himself, my name isn't Tommyll' PAGE 187 :S D. H. S. ALUMNUS HAS UNIQUE RECORD Ustand Up, Class '57, Aids All Who Stand in Line Our most prominent, in fact our only prominent alumnus is now the main figure, in fact the only figure, in a unique sit-down strike. Ustand Up, ,S7, told our reporter yesterday that he was tired of stand- ing in line in theatre lobbys and at football stadiums. So he has devised a small box-like seat, approximately one foot square which contains his bed, a radio, one week's food, a port- able piano, a small refrigerator, : change of clothes and, yes you guessed it, even the kitchen stove. Mr. Ustand carries this box with him wherever he goes and climbs in when he gets tired of waiting. I believe that my invention for sit- downers will make the world a more comfortable and a happier place for all those who stand in line, he said. VVhile attending D. H. S. Ustand was a member of the Errand staff and also of the Lofty Roman Candle. He was president of Whitewell Literary Society and a prominent member o' the Mummies' Club. Voted Most likely to succeed, he has certainly kept faith with the class of '5 7. POPULAR MEMBERS OF TRACK TEAM WIN BEAUTY CONTEST In the 'Cifitan Beauty Race' yes- terday afternoon Dick, Aint He Gorgeous, VVilbur was declared win- ner by a head. Don, Pretty Boy, Jordon was runner-up because of his Indian straight hair, which contrasted so with Wilbur,s tightly curled blond hair. The Judges said today that they had had a hard time choosing between Pretty Boy Jordon and James 'Senior Supcrlative' Williams. Jim- my's naturally red blond locks ran 'pretty Boy's' a close race but the latter finally won by a hair. it z+-- tg -1. 1- Y f-f-H - 7 ps un I L I n THE LO-ROCKET G7'0'UZJl91g' PWM Durham HOME SECURITY LIFE NSURA CE COMPAN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA 61195 , . 7721571517-jil .1'f fffifiildf Sfafememf, December' 31, 1936 RESOURCES LIABILITIES Cash in Bank .md Office . . . S 138,495.26 Reserve on Policies . . Sl,370,519.00 Certificates of Deposit . . . 40,000.00 Other Reserves . . . 25,000.00 Mortgage Loans . . 637,253.07 Premiums Paid in Advance 33,896.60 Bonds . . . 608,151.99 Reserve for Taxes, Commis- Renl Estate . 53,395.33 sions, Unpaid Bills, etc. 21,603.71 Stocks ....... 91,365.00 Surplus to Policyholclers 180,505.73 Policy Loans, etc ..... 15,910.48 Deferred and Uncollected Premiums ...... 30,349.31 Accrued Interest and Rents . . 16,604.60 TOTAL ....... S1,631,525.04 TOTAL . S1,631,5'l5.04 Paid to Policyholders and Beneficiaries ofPolicyl1olders since Organization over ......... . S 3,700,000.00 Gain in Insurance in Force cluring 1936, over . 3,600,000.00 Insurance in Force December 31, 1936, over . . 32,600,000.00 G50 Make Your Hoffze Secure IWQM Hoffze Seczzrzy Pohbiesi 7 C960 GEORGE VVATTS HILL, Prerident FRANK B. DIl.'l'S, SELTHIIIILV GED. VV. NIUNFORD, Vice-Pre.riden.' BASCOM BAYNES, Vire-Pre5. Ei? flgenfy 11-Igr. H. B. BELVIN, .fluditor WALTER SLEDGE, 11151. Tren.rurer Lois BELVIN, .-41:51. Seerelary PAGE 188 THE LO-ROCKET TOWARD A MORE PIC- TURESQUE SPEECH? Sani'sorchestraplaysforthusocial Heya babe. VVheryz1hezuled fer? Oimjusstruckinondowntumuh locker. VVellguessill truckalongwith youd' Uokbigbov. I hearSammac'sorChes- trasgonnaplayferthusoeial. Yehthaswhatihea rd . IfthesanythingiluvitsSam's band. SmoothdonchathinkF Yehiguesso.', Honestwhenihea rum itj ussthrillsme. Icuda nconanon foreve r Cuncher? Yehiguesso.'l H u rd fr u endwusgoingwithtisdale. Thatj ussgoesonanon. Ifevuronewent steadyiguessuspoorgirlswunthavterwor ryaboutdatesferdancesY Yehiguesso.l' 'KI3ythuby, ljussgothueutestformal itssortofayellowishgreen. Ialwayssaidi lookedniceingreen. Donchathinkso? Yel1iguesso.l' VVellheredmuhlocker. Goshami worndowntoanub. I guessill gohome- unlissentuthuradio. M usicalwaysmakes mefeelgood. Especially whenidancetu it. Itsortaelevantesyuh. Donehathink- so? Yehiguesso. VVelliguewidbetterbetruckinonhome- now. Yehiguesso. Sayhcvyuhgottadate- forthesocialtuhnightF Thatisidliketuh- Ifll'i'3yl1lllfylll'lllllVCl'lf.n ''Ohowmarvelousidluvtuhgo. Ive- verdrea medyuhdaskme. lllsee youabout- nine. Goodbye now. VVontitbeex- citin? Yehiguesso. bkEditor's Note: Apologies to Read- er's Rigest. IT'S THE MOOD THAT PM IN ulda was in a Blue and Pensive Mood. Her Sweetheart from Sigma Chi had just broken her heart. I'll declare, she said, This is My Last Affair. But about that time a Curbstone Cutie called asking, May I have the Next Romance VVith You, and she promised to go to the Darktown Strutters Bulln with him to do a little Trucking, Ida went and now she is Devoting Heg Time to Him, and she says she has started getting a good Moonburn and is seeing StarfdustD. CLASS THEME SONGS Senior Class: Gone with the VVind. Junior Class: Eleven more months and nine more days. Students in semester exams: I donlt wan to make History. Dramatic Club: The scene changes. Study hall: Dream a while. Math classes: One, two, button your shoe. -S1aLr1e'rt4:n. The man in the moon isn't halt as interesting as a lady in the sun. Have you seen 'Seventh Heaven? asked one movie going Soph of another. No,,' was the sad reply, I haven't seen the other six yet. There is no such word as 'ean'tl, exclaimed Mr. Holton in auditorium. No?l' murmured Dillard Teer, Try to strike Z1 match on a cake ol soap. ' '5 ' '30 Slieal c'Quah2'y You Can Ybsfei' PHONE L-955 RI-IAM DAIRY PROD CTS, I . PAGE .189 - FOR Ik FORMATION OR CATALOGUE COMMUNICAT THE L0-ROCKET uke Tltlnihersitp Contributef u PVeulth Qf Opportunity for the Youth of Durham Q,f'E The advantage of university training may be had at nominal cost to the student living at home. Courses leading to degrees in various fields of study. Complete college plants on two campuses of over 5,200 atres. Completely equipped build- ings. Five libraries. All instructional facilities in all de- partments open to women. QJVQ THE SECRETARY DURE UNIVERSITY DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA PAGE IQO E WITH THE L0-ROCKET THE LO-ROCKET Published lesser and lesser every year by tl1e Lame Brain journalists of D. H. S. DURHAM H1011 SCHOOL-DURHAM, Nonrn CAROLINA N Entered as l'fl'l Class matter by the aet of Irlumoreniber 35, IQSOII fa new l110l1Ill of the year, passed by the Humor Club fa 4 x 5 stiekl in D. H. S.l Editor-in-Common: Karjorie lVIum- mel. Illiterate Editor: Loosie LO Brow. Snooze Editor: Lizzie Bryant. Shorts Editor: Northgate Bones. Censor: Cicero Snizzlefritz. 3 PIFFLE Some poor sucker asked me to do something toward filling in the gap- ping spaces i11 this poor neglected part of o11r Illlllllill. So, they once was a walrus fone of those Hsh that loops the loopl as said, f'The time has come to talk of many things, etc. Now, this is a wery famous statement Illlll always is most popular with the budding literatums, Qwhatever they may bel and unpaid lanlords, at1d irate fathers and so on, a11d particular the etc, Now it looks to l like the time is here to mouth a few words in regard to a few things like the Editor has been hawking I to do for the past thirty days. Nothing would be more habitual than to confine thes remarks to a sort of revue of the late school year, and I am nothing if not l1abitual. Now for the hash. Listen closely, darlinks. To I the most outstanding char- aeteristice of 1936-37 is mud, great gobs and oodles of it-hard mud. soft mud, gooey lllllll, splashy mud, liquid mud, black Illlltl, red mud, purple mud-here, there, everywhere, and never anything else but. But that does 11ot bother IE I am used to much in 111y hair, ears, and shoe We don't mind, do we, darlinks? Our SflJClCl1I body itslef am grow- i11g bigger and larger every year, and consequently dumber and dumber. Wfhat aln the big idea, anyways? Progress, my dear children, progress. VVe are going so111ewhere, a11d we ain't eaught up with ourselves yet. This is the day of fads. A man ain't in style nowadays unless he parts his hair at a angle of 16 degrees from the horizontal, wears a shiny shirt of robins eggs orange or lavander with a white clergy man's collar, a tricl be't, soulfully colored sport socks, variegated shoes, and carries the forc- finger of his right hand about level with his head- pointing upward, and yells, Swing it! about every two minutes. I will 11ow wind up this tale by requesting to be allowed to hope for next year something promising in the way of sophomores coming in and something-in the way of Seniors go- ing out to help this-ahem-studen. body' E. T. B. REMARKS A skeleton is just a pile of bones with tl1e people scraped off. I SCOTT gf ROBERT -E----------1. . +------U-1-1+ i PHONE DZZfAd77Z,5 Foremost PHQNE I t N-135 I L-961 I -l------1----.i CLEANERS +1--------1-----l B b -W' g CHR AFF1' ai,i,i1..f12fOf1 CHOCOLATES Distributors Durham, N. C. 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When the time comes for you to select a bank, remember this plus service offered by the Fidelity. 771ere zk cz Fzkiehgf Branch in Your fV8dQ'!i60l'A00fl1 ., .... ,.,,.. E, .i,.,,,ii MAIN AND CORCORAN STREETS WEST DURHAM BRANCH EAST DURHAM BRANCH Cor. Ninth and Perry Streets Cor. Angier and Driver Avenues Menzbef' Federal Deposit I mumnce Corparalion - Q PAGE I Q2 THE L0-ROCKET ADVICE TO THE LOVELORN Dorothy Pixfelatedj Dear Dorothy Pixfelatedil: I want your advice about a very personal matter. My boy friend uses shoe polish on his hair, which is really red. I know it is red, because tht other day when he was trying tc catch a frog so he could show me the spots on its back, he fell in the fish pond. Poor thing! Black began to stream down his face, and he went home angry. Can you imagine? I will never marry him if he con- tinues to use shoe polish, because he would always be getting the pillow cases dirty. What shall I do? Sincerely, MANDY MAYm:1.Li4: BuNioN. Dear Mandy: Yours is a serious problem, my child. I can see your not wanting to mention it to the boy friend, as it would be a hair-raising subject. fPardon the pun, but you know me.l My advice to you is to marry the boy and use black pillow cases. Of course, if you could get him to use white paint on his hair instead, you would have no trouble. DOROTHY PixCELArr:ul. Dear Dorothy Pixfelatedjz I am a poor high school girl, and I have a lot of trouble getting my homework, particularly my math. The boys who come to see me do the problems for me, but they always do them wrong. VVhat would you sug- gest? Yours, UPUZZLEILD Dear Puzzled : ' The only solution is for you to go out with college boys, who should know their high-school math. If this doesn't work, why donlt you try going around with your math prof? DOROTHY PIKCIiLA'1'l-Ilbl. VVednesday A.M. Dear Dorothy Pixfelatedl: My boy friend gave me the gate and broke the hinges when he handed it to me. It belongs to the fence around my yard. Should I call a carpenter to put it back on, or make my ex-boy-friend do it? uPIiRPLEX1iD.n Dear Perplexc-dn: I would call the ex-boy-friend and make up for the lost time while he is there. A boy with his hands full of a broken gate can't do much to protect himself. Get me? DOROTHY Ptxft:LAT11:ul. Don't be a hollyhock. You usually see them leaning up against walls. Be a blackeyed Susan with lots of batchelor buttons clustering about. -Advice from Miss VVelborn. Tom I haven't a chance of pass- ing Physics. Carol H.: VVhy, I thought you were getting good grades. T. I was, but the boy next to me dropped out. How did you know he was a Ral- eifrh man? Easyg he called his sweat shirt a 'Perspiration garment'. ts U Jr.: How much is 5q and 5q? Soph.: Ten q. Jr.: You're welcome. Ha ha ha ha-we don't getyit. El THE SMART HIGH SCHOOL SUB-DEB will End individual styles here--just the right ' thing at the right time. DURHAM, N. C- Be Sure Ifs zz Fashion . . . Fczrlzion DRINK ' IN BOTTLES DURHAM COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY DURHAM,N.O PAGE 193 '-h-h4 'HA' THE LO ROCKET FANCY ICES SHERBETS ke Cream SjJeczklhlvt.vH Durham Ice Cream I Company, Inc. DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA A Fast Frozen CCBLUE RIBBON ICE CREAM TELEPHONE 1,963 I I f'T0a'ay Ifx Thfwy to Buy Quczhgfn BLOCKS PUNCH PAGE 194 THE L0-ROCKET r T I MINDS LIKE MINE Few people have ever realized the true value of having a blank mind. Vile are not speaking of the unfor- tunate people who are really de- mented, but only of those crackpots who do fully realize the advantages, but not the disadvantages of having an empty mind. There are several types of blank minds. First there is the phono- graphic or dictaphone type of mind which records everything and repeats its word for word with no idea of the meaning. This class may be the adding mind and the sub- tracting mind. These types do ex- actly as their names imply, they either add or subtract from the orig- inal idea with no regards for the consequences. The second general type of mind is the hollow tube or soda fountain straw kind, which lets all informa- tion in one ear and out the other without making as much impression as a drop of coca-cola does on the drinking straw. ' There are a great many more types than those just mentioned but they are far too technical for the layman's mind to follow into their intricate branches. The aforementioned are much the more common, anyway, so we must allow them to suffice. We will attempt to show first of all the advantages of the foregoing brains, and then the disadvantages, from which you may draw your own conclusions regarding the type you prefer. The advantages are many and could be numbered far into the night. If your friends know of your afflic- tion they may fnotice we say mayj not be affronted when you repeat a story they told you which somebody made them promise not to tell. Or again they might forgive you for not mailing an important letter to their bossg forgetting to feed a 5t5o,ooo race horseg or neglecting to anchor a solid mahogany sailboat which was guaranteed to win the cup race. They may forgive you. Her: Can I trust him? She: Why he's so crooked that the wool he pulls over your eyes is half cotton. He: I hear you didn't catch that blind pig. Him: No, I sent Herman after it. fHerman is bowlegged.l What's the trouble between you and that girl you were with in the hammock? The rope broke. CCareful consideration shows they fell out., Proff: Do you believe in Ev- olution? Stude: No, sir, I'm an orphan. fDarned if we get it eitherj Edit0r's note: Would smelling salts help? V Yeah, said Southgate J., when I first came here I was pretty con- ceited, but they knocked all that out of me, and now l'm one of the best fellows in school. Charles Cheek: Professor, would you come down to my house for dinner tonight? Mr. Gibson: Now, now, donlt worry. I'1l pass you in the course without your poisoning me. Long Meadow air HIGH GRADE DAIRY PRODUCTS Distributors of a complete line of select dairy products in Durham for more than twenty years Dial L-901 DURHAM'S LARGEST MILK PRODUCERS It's Cellophane Sealed PAGE 1 95 THE Lo-Rocxnr Kaffe, ,, Dame COMPLIMENTS - FLOYD COAL PLAZA CAFE COMPANY FOR A DEUCIOUS STEAM AND DOMESTIC STEAK COAL PLAZA CAFE PHONE L-2211 DURHAM, N. C. ACROSS FROM WASHINGTON DUKE Ea! Dna's Peannf Barter Sandwiches MADE IN DURHAM VVrapped in moisture proof cellophane for your protection fl!-ways Fresh 5f Dub's Sandwich Co. 460-2 S. Driver Ave. Durham, N. C. Phone N-5831 U7 Satnngs eserw enables you to face life more confidently, to better meet its emergencies and take advantage of its opportunities. VVe all make mistakes in life but saving is never one of them. The Home Savings Bank is a good place for Savings. 'S HOME SAVINGS BANK John Sprunt Hill . ............ Presiden! T. C. VVorth ............ ...... C ashier VV. VV. Sledge . Vice-President and Atlorney P. N. Constable ....... Assistant Cashier PAGE 196 THE LO-ROCKET POET'S CORNER CAMEL VERSE VVhat a funny little insect a camel do be, Him neck are long and like a tree, He back are a saddle, him tummy a tank, Him feets are a cushion, he mind are a blank, lt do got me muddled-l cannot see why, If him are an insect-why him can,t Hv? i '-Sl-1LEC'I'1:1D. AFTER CHAUCER VVhan Aprile with his liquid tlrenche, Hath driven couples from the park benche- Then longen men to goon to straunge strondes Whan pretzels are in beer again gedunked And one hath almosrc halfe his cours y-Hunked, Then specially from every campus ende To the three mile limite they wende The holy, blissful gargle for to seke, VVhich them hath holpen whan they want to neke. - 1SIiLliC'l'liD. She learned to love, She learned to hate. She learned a Ford VVould carry eight. She learned to coax She learned to tease She learned new ways Of cooking cheese. She learned to smoke, She learned to tell VVood alcohol By taste of smell. She learned to spoon And break a date She's ready now To graduate. -Guess Wno? It was a dark and stormy night, Oh! I remember yet The train pulled in the station shed, And the bell was ringing wet. -OSCAR SNITZLEFISH. I have a little dog, A clever little pup. He can stand on his hind legs, If you hold his front ones. up. -Oseak SNITZLEPISH. WHY TEACHERS GET MARRIED Question: VVhat is a volcano? Answer: A mountain with a hole in the top. If you look down you can see the creator smoking. Question: Why does a dog hang out its tongue when running? Answer: To balance its tail. Question: VVhat is steel wool? Answer: The fleece of a hydraulic ram. Nothing relieves the tedium of the pages of the Lo-Rocket like a good joke. --ORIGINAL. VVhen Mr. Gibson asked his pupils to read Beowulf, one exceptionally brilliant student remarked that he couldn't get it, but had read a lot about Brer Rabbit. Complzrlzefzfs 0 The Erwin Cotton Mills Compan Durham, N. C. ilVl 'l lllIIl Hill Hubbard, lllllll I-lome Grown Flowers iillllllllli. .illlllllliii PAGT 1 97 THE LO-ROCKET cZ07e're Troaa' of foo .. Durham's older citizenry Welcomes the fresh, young enthusiasm of this year's graduating class. Weire proud of your high school achieve- mentsg We know the coming years will not disprove our faith in you. V' DURHAM PUBLIC SERVICE CCMPANY The Depositors National Bank of Durham, N. C. Offers You Its Superior Banking Facilities OFFICERS R. H. Sykes, President Scovill Wannamaker, Cashier M. A. Briggs, Vice-President Chas. Miller, Ass't Cashier Member I Member Federal Reierve S yslcm Federal Deposit I murance Corporation PAGE 198 THE L0-ROCKET Add Similex: As complaining as a By special request from our reader, Two of our boys talking about the girl with wet hair. we reprint the most popular joke in cafeteria: As restless as an Sth period class on the last issue. It's still censored. First Boy: How'd you like the Friday. Mr. Holton: ----if' lunch? As long as the pageant. 'l'Millard Upchurch: -L-if' Second Boy: It was good. They Remarks from our faculty on llle Pageant- Miss Brown: The first six hours were all riefht-. School bCalendar: B.P.-Before Pageant. A.P.-After Pageant. Mr. Carter: It was fine up to the landing of Christopher Columbus. fPersonally lN'Ir. Freeman thinks it was Collossal. Miss Wclborn: Is it over yet? nj Place: Boiler Room. Mr. Holton: Arc you smoking back there, Bill? Bill K.: No sir. That's just the fog I'm in. Betsy Bryant: Teacher, my feet are cold. Mr. Walser: Put your shoes on. W. P.: I passed your house last night. M. M. S.: Thanks. Pl'Editor's note: VVhen Millard is a Senior for the last time-fsome year in the Far futurel we'll fire the censor. Mrs. Richardson: You,rc late again this morning, Nancy. Nancy Newsom: Yes, mam. You see, when I looked in the mirror this morning, I couldn't see myself so I just decided that I had left for school. It was about zo of 9 before I rea- lized that the glass had fallen out of the mirror. Blackwell: Those jokes in the last Hi-Rocket were terrible. I'll bet I read those when I was in the cradle. George: Well don't grouch. That wasnlt so long ago. Gray P.: Why do you make that gurgling noise? Katharine K.: I'1n trying to swal- low that line you are throwing. had lima beans. First Boy: Were they fresh? Second Boy: Well, they didn't talk back to me. George Watkins wants to know why they don't put some of the extra Messenger articles in the Commercial Club Cabinet. - Editor's Note: What extra articles? Lucie: Margy, who are you going to the Jr.-Sr. with? Marjorie: With my true love! Lucie: Who? Tell me quickl Marjorie: With Marjorie Krum- mel. Overhead in the lunch line the other day. VVorried Sophomore: Oh what shall I do? I ditched gym yester- day? Flapper Senior fabsentlyj: Which jim? omarroufy Slyley I Model Laundry Ellld XN'EARgz1DC:H3igP1GlE:1EgrL FOR PRITCHARD-BRIGHT 81 CO. WASHINGTON DUKE HOTEL BUILDING PHONE - - N-171 UNITED FURNITURE COMPANY OPPOSITE POST OFFICE Complete Honze Furyzzkbzngs ON LIBERAL TERMS Cu! Your Insurance Costs By Buying Mutual Insurance FIRE, AUTO, BURGLARY Savings Up to QSIZ, Preson P. Phillips 317 E. Chapel Hill St. Phone I-0311 Durham, N. C. PAGE 1 QQ THE L0-ROCKET Flfzlv SZ'0tZ6,.S' A .jlffzflmerjf 672010 Features at all times the new fashions for young and old alike . . . not only novelty millinery fashions but the distinctive types such as those pre- ' . f ' sented by DOBBS and other famous Stylists . . . I Durham's Dominant Hat Shop Ellzlv Stone 55 Colftofmy Street Floor THE MORRIS PLAN INDUSTRIAL BANK DURHAM, N. C. Capzm! 5100,000.00 Swlbfzts Z100,000.00 R. L. Baldwin ........ President N. E. Faucette ...... Vice-Pres. N. C. Carlton .......... Cashier W. C. Lyon ......... Vice-Pres. L. D. Kirkland, jr..f1s:t. Cashier MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION H, , , PAGE 200 THE LO-ROCKET EXCERPTS QREVISED AND CENSOREDD FROM BLACK- WELL'S JOURNAL ON HIS TRIP TO NEW YORK QC. S. P. AJ 4:00 fVVednesday A.M.D. Brother! Brother! . . . Just a minute! . . . I get up and eat. 4:50. Paul arrives. We go to Mr. Gibson's . . . and wait. 5 :1o. VVe Hnally leave. 5:30. VVe arrive at the great metropolis of our capitol, Rawleigh fVVe are l1ere, Sir WV:ilter!J . . . Mess around. 6:10. Welre oft' at last . . shshshh we always werel. 6:25. VVe start a game of cards. 7:45. Still talking and looking at other queer people on the train .... We stop playing cards. Szoo. Norlinal Norlina! All out out for Norlina. Yuh know Brother, I always think Pm hearing New Yawk. S'a funny tl1i11g .... I can't figure it out .... Here we see an A. B. C. Tea Co. and a nice place to stop but I don't indulge. 8:15. Playing Tomlins0n's game of Intellect fWhat? In this crowd? . . . Even Mr. Gibson joins inj 9:00. VVe just WVCIII over N. C. line .... Start playing cards with Miss Hanson. 9130. Little Brother has just proved that today is his lucky day in cards. . . . Miss Hanson the LOSER. 10:10. Little Brother has Il brain- storm .... Mr. Gibson feels like a Feather in the Breeze .... By the way . . . arrived at Richmond . . . 5 minutes ago. 11:oo. Now we eat supper .... I think this meat is a nice fat well nourished shoe string fried to a turnl . . . Tomlinson complained of get- ting gyped. 1:05. Arrive at Washington. See monument, capitol, etc., etc., and other sites fVVhat a sightlj . . . Again everybody gets settled down to playing cards. 2:15. Arrive at Baltimore .... At Washington we switched to an elec- tric train and 11ow we are truly trucking. 3:15. Arrive at Wilmington, Del. . . . The old bus is loaded to ca-pa- ei-ty. Some reading, gambling . . otl1ers sleeping. 3:30. Chester, Pa. Everyone play- ing something .... I a111 now stag- ing a twiddling-the-thumbs co11test. . . . Be prepared is my mottoe . . . yea . . . I've bec11 practicing all the trip .... I won. 3 :4.5. Now Philadelphia, Pa. Much bigger . . . but dirtier. . . . I llIOUgllt Durham was dirty 11ntil I came North. 4:20. Trenton, New Joisey .... New Yawk, here we come . . . ready or l10t. Editor's note: We don't know whether he ever got back! Dear Mr. Palmolive: I bought a tube of your shaving cream. It says No n1ug required. What shall I shave? Yours truly, Ro1.ANm: Vvincriw. Yes, Illl give you a job. Sweep out the store. But I'm :1 D. H. S. graduate. orry, that's the easiest job I have. ' Us Lipscomb-Gattis Co. Kil'1f0H'S, IHC- Clothiers and Furnishers 213 WestMainSm,et Diamonds - Walelzes - Jewelry Silverware - Glassware - N China f . F I ' P - Cl le Store liaaf Tlze Sfzalenfs Lzie Dun dm em OC 5 ' 9 TRY OUR COURTESY Klnton S9 Inc' BUDD-PIPER ROOFI G COMPANY DURHAM, N. C. 22 years qf Service ta the Horne Ofwners and Inzluxfrier qf North Carolina --QIMAY WE RECEIVE YOUR INQUIRIESI2:-' PAGE 201 Sinclair at Five Points S DiJ'l'7 Z.6Zlf0l'.6' for The Famous General Tire UNEXCELLED LUBRICATION AND VVASHING CONVENIENT DIAL L-973 COURTEOUS T wo imporfczfeffacfors in building az bigger, beifer Durham Q Durham Senior High School and Durham Loan Sz Trust Company r ' in ' 'ni ' 'V ' THE I0-ROCKET M-M-THESE ATHLETES Cecil Lucas: Where are you doing your horseback riding this summer? Dick Pierce: About the same place I did my skating last winter. Miss Hanson: Edith, what is it you want to know, now? Edith U.: VVhen the first man started to write the word 'psalm' with a 'p' why didn't he scratch it out and start over again? Does that Elizabeth VV. talk much? Does she? You ought to have seen how sunburned her tongue was when she came back from her vaea tion. Ma: Melvin . . . MELVINJ' Bruh: What? Ma: Are you spitting in the fish bowl? Bruh: No, but I been coming pretty close. H Chuck A. blames Fate for other accidents but feels personally respon- sible when he makes a hole in one. Mr. Humphrie's Mother t5 years ago: What are you reading, Billie? Billie: La Vie Pariesienne, Mother. Mother: Oh, all right then: I thought you were reading one of those cheap comic magazines. Prof. T.: The Boys, Quartet will sing Together, Eugene G.: It's about time. METERS AND LETTERS There are meters of accent, There are meters of tone, But the best way to meter. Is to meter alone. There are letters of accent, There are letters of tone, But the best way to letter Is to letter alone. Mrs. Neighbors: I hear your son is on the football team. Mrs. Proctor: Yes, indeed. Mrs. N.: VVhat position does he play? Mrs. P.: Pm not sure, but I think he's one of the drawbacks. AFTER SEEING MINSKY'S IN NEW YORK B. Brogden: How is an airplane ride like a burlesque show? C. Cheek: I don't know. B. Brogden: Because the greatest thrill is in the take off. Teacher: Jim, what is a comet. jimmy C.: A star with a tail. Teacher: Give an example. Jimmy C.: Mickey Mouse. Miss Phillips: Yes, the test has been written and is already in the hands of the printer. Are there any other questions? Alston P.: Yes, what's the print- erls name and address. Ann W. fon way from history CXZLIHBI Boy, was that hardl She gave us about fifty dates I had never even seen before. Martha W.: Oh, blind dates, huh? Ellen C.: Pez1sy, did you roll your hair up on tin curlers? Peasy S.: No, fourteen. Get Afcquainted Witlz Durlzam's Finest MEN'S STORE mn 51t7s?'5c4. QQEEAM News Shut: 118 West Main Street THE HUHE UF SER VICE ,fw.W ' .t 9 . FUNERAL DIRECTORS AMBULANCE SERVICE 1113 W. MAIN ST. Durham U Z Z L E II1dl1StI'l3l Bank MOTOR C04 G ,i.i Loans Savings CADILLAC M S afe Deposit Boxes LA SALLE OLDSMOBILE . - , ' I i 116 West Main Street CORNER MAIN AND DILLARD STS. PAGE 203 TH E LO-ROCKET See the New Conditioned Air I ee Refrigerator at Murdock Ice Sc Coal Co. 518 Morgan Street Buy Franz The Red Trucks Phone J-0341 COMPLIMENTS McCuIlers Barber Shop 207 E. INIain St. Phone L-8332 Dependable Merchandise Nationally-Advertised Brands At Cut-Rate Prices Durham Drug Co. Durham, N. C. Nello L. Teer GRADING CONTRACTOR Durham, North Carolina Place Your Insurance With Durham Local Agents CORROON 85 REYNOLDS D GROUP OF FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES JAMES O. COBB, State Agent G. T. BRANNON, JR. SOUTHERN FIRE BUILDING, DURHAM, N. C. A Local Business with Companier Represented in the Leading Insurance Agencies of Durham PAGE 204 THE LO-ROCKET Miss Phillips was very much afraid A danca Rose was calling the role in the of passing her destination. Leaning A data Messenger. VV:xlter did not answer. forward she poked the street car con- Romanca Miss Hanson: Where is Waltcril' ductor in the ribs with her umbrella. Out lata Group fafter peering under chairsl: ls that the First National Bank, A elassa He's not here. I think he went on my good num? A quizza an errandf' No, ma'm, replied the conductor No passa Miss H.: Somebody please re- hastily, thnt's me. Miss Herr: Nancy, you certainly have changed lately. Jane Chesson: But Miss Herr, my name is Jane, not Nancy. Miss Herr: Wharl You've rlmnged Gee whizza! l -SELECTED. A highbrow is one who pretends to know whether the dancer is inter- preting a moonbeam or a cow an- mind him that he's only II member of the Messenger staff. Not a Mes- senger boy. What sent the fur trade out of business? Pvc Got My Love to Keep Me your name too? noyed by hornets. VVar1n.l' TROPHIES FRATERNITY JEYVELRY MEDALS Gyftxfor all Ocrasiom The YOullg Men's DURHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS Maill St. RINGS ALWAYS FURNISHED HY US GAVE Jewelers Since 1885 JONES 81 FRASIER CQ. Durham High Shopping Center DEPOSITORS NAT'L BANK BUILDING Johnson-Prevost Dry Cleaning Co. MOSS' BAKERY MOSS' BREAD OFFICE PLANT 424 VV. Main St. 1106 Broad St. TELEPHONE TELEPHONE Du?-ha,,2'I lidtvorille F-6451 F-5451 Claude M. May Pazhizhg, Przperzhg and Decomfhzg 105 VV. Chapel Hill St. Telephone L-0381 Durham, North Carolina PAGE 205 THE LO-ROCKET fl? zlv RADIO - GENERATORS STARTERS - KEYS AND MAGNETO SERVICE Rochelle Battery Sc Ignition A Mort Pfezzrmzf and Prqjftazbfe Place to Shop l 1 , Service Belk-Leggett Co. 400 Chapel H111 Street Phone J-0961 IRON FIREINIAN AUTOMATIC COAL BURNER I . The C Fidelity Insurance Agency -159.1 ' PHONE 195 INSURANCE BAGWELL PLUMBING 8: HEATING C0. HEATING 8: PLUMBING CONTRACTORS 132 E. Chnpe1 H111 Street DURHAINI. N. C. HIM Market Street Durham, North Carolina We Protect the Majority of the City and County School Properties against Loss by Fire and Lightning 5 SOUTHERN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Strong Reliable Progrerrive A DURHAM INSTITUTION PAGE 206 THE Lo-ROCKET Home Insurance Agency C O M PLI M ENTS OF INCORPORATED JOHN A. BUCHANAN, President JOHNSON MOTOR CO. OFFICES: 21226 N. CORCORAN STREET BUICK - PONTIAC PHONE F-146 GOODRICH TIRES DURHAM, N. c. ,flier Q IH,R.fiI:. .s SHswcr.4. mrzmon nscnmmns You , It Like . , Likes It i -pmuSPAIff You D. C. May A good daily newspaper L'07Zl'7'iLZlZ6'J' to the advarztagcf of the Youll: ry' Durlzam and his zzrrompfivlzments will be mens- urvd by C!L'1l7'fl7Z!II accurate .fIIlft'7l7!?77l.f qf Whell you think of bread SAY PASCHALIJS Your Grocer sells it evenix of the day. QAV3 The Herald-Sun Papers PASCHALL BAKER Y Buzldzkzg az Greater Durlzdm 517266 18941 CARY LUMBER COMPANY PAGE 207 Durham Engraving Co Jhfanufavfmfifeg Timm Engravers Durham, N. C. 8 W x :Me SEEMAN PRINTERY INCORPGRATED Established 1885 DURHAM N. C. 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