Elkin High School - Elk Yearbook (Elkin, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1949 volume:

: ' . i ' ' '' ''A ■ ■■, ■. ■. ' -a'V .-. ■ - ■ ■' :; V- V a. v', '. ' . ; Ri v', . S ' ' .'t . ' • 4 ■'4'- 'i - V- a‘- ’ r 1 v . i I I I ! i li; Anne Elmore Editor THE ELK OF 1949 Published by the Students of ELKIN HIGH SCHOOL Elkin, N. C. Kay Cheek Business Manager FOREWORD We launch our toy craft into the whirling stream of public opinion with a timid push, but a buoyant heart. It has cost us much to build, to keel, to sail; but we confess we like it. It is ours. We hope you like it, too. 2 DEDICATION To James Cockerham A dear friend and senior classmate who died October 31, 1948 we, the Senior Class of ’49, do proudly and sincerely dedicate our Elk, 3 Mr. N. H. Carpenter, A.B., M.A. Superintendent Lenoir Rhyne College ; Duke University ; University of North Carolina Mr. Verlin Hutchison, B.S. Principal, Science Appalachian State Teachers College FACULTY MISS DORIS CLINE, B.S., English, Spanish Appalachian State Teachers College MISS MARGARET COLE, B.S., Music Appalachian State Teachers College MISS EMMA COOKE, A.B., English, Latin Duke University; Berea MISS HELEN GUTHRIE, A.B., Bible Queens College MISS MARY HOLLAND, A.B., Home Economics University of South Carolina; Columbia College; Woman’s College, University of North Carolina MR. JESSE HOLLINGSWORTH, History, Mathematics University of North Carolina ; University of Texas MR. NEIL MELVIN, B.S., Diversified Occupations, Physical Education, Assistant Football and Basketball Coach Union College MRS. ADRIAN NIXON, B.S., Secretarial Administration Woman’s College, University of North Carolina MISS EVA STEELMAN, B.S., English, Library Appalachian State Teachers College MR. GEORGE WATTS, B.S., Science, Physical Educa¬ tion, Football, Basketball, and Baseball Coach Appalachian State Teachers College MISS ETHEL WHITLEY, A.B., Mathematics Woman’s College, University of North Carolina; Uni¬ versity of North Carolina 4 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Treasurer . Secretary Vice-President Jenny Transou Bob Lawrence . Winnie Luffman Hal Stuart COLORS Green and White MASCOTS Jerry Carpenter DeLaine Utley MOTTO He -who takes the wrong road, makes the journey tivice.” FLOWERS White roses 5 SENIORS Sonny Blackburn Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Football Manager 1, 2; Basketball Manager 1 ; Hi-Y Club 1 ; Monogram Club 1. 2, 3. rown Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 1, President 4; Secretary Interclub Council 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Office Assistant 4; Secretary Junior Class 3; Social Editor The Antler 4; The Elk Staff 8, . Assi Editor 4; Class Historiad ,44 yw rCheeW Kay • Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Miss Elkin igh 3; 4-H Club 1; Office Assistant 4; Associate Editor The Elk Antler 4; Business Manager The Elk 4; Cheerleader 4. Eva Lou Couch The Elk Staff 2; D. 0. Club 4. «( '• P Clifton Boger Marine Corps 2 2 Years; D. O. Club 4; Hi-Y Club 3. Dixie Carter Fashion Editor The Elk Antler 4; Organization Editor The Elk 4; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1; Basketball 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y Club 3. Jim Chipman Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 3, 4. Colleen Darnell Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Exchange Editor The Elk Antler 4; 4-H Club 1; The Elk Staff 4. Jean Eidson Basketball 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 3; Glee Club 1. Ruby Flinchum Dobson 1, 2, 3; D. 0. Club 4. Henry Tip” Freeman Football 3, 4; Football Manager 1, 2; Basketball 2; Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3� 4, Treasurer 2, Vice-President 4; leaders Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Presi¬ dent 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1; Glee Club 2, 4; Interelub Council 2, 4. Kathryn Gross Glee Club 2, 4; Spanish Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 3. 4. Norma Sue Hayes Glee Club 3; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3; D. O. Club 4. Bill Jurney Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Monoftram Chil) 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Sports Editor The Elk Antler 4; Circulation Manat;er The Elk 4; Football Man¬ ager 2. Bob Lawrence Football 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Basketball 2, 3, 4, 5; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, President 5; 4-H Club 3; Student Council 1. 3, 4, 6, Treasurer 6; Track 4, 5; Clee Club 4, 5, 6; Leaders Club 4, 5, 6; Monogram Club 4, 5, 6; Treasurer Senior Class 6. Winnie Luffman Editor-in-Chief The Elk Antler 4; Beporter The Elk Antler 1 ; The Elk Staff 2, 4; Class Secretary 2, 4; (dass Poet 4: Marshal 3; Beta (alub 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Home Economics Club 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Presi- lient 4; Othce Assistant 3. SENIORS Vanice Gentry 4-H Club 1. Ervin Guyer 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2, President 3, 4; D. 0. Club 4, Treasurer 4; Hi-Y Club 4. Bob Johnson Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; The Elk Staff 3, 4; The Elk Antler Staff 4; Basket- Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball Manager 3; Monogram Club 4; D. 0. Club 4. Nathan Lovelace Football 1: Baseball 2; Bask ball 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; 4-H C 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Band 3, 4; Librajj 4 ' iVum Major. 'V 'iSara Martin 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 1, 2; Marshal 3; 0. O. Club I; Track 3. 7 A Philip Mathis Hi-Y Club 4; D. O. Club 4, Vice- President 4. Gilda Money D. O. Club 4; Home Economics Club 1, 2. 3. Jack Pardue Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, Chief 3; Glee Club 3; The Elk Staff 3, 4; The Elk Antler Staff 4; Spanish Club 4; Student Council 3, 4, President 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 4. Garth Payne Beulah High; Basketball 1; 4-H Club 1, 2; Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Band 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4; Treas¬ urer Hi-Y Club 4. Ruth Phillips Dobson 1, 2, 3; D. O. Club 4. Louisa Roth Tri-Hi-Y 1, 3, 4; Fassifern School 2; Cheerleader 4; Art Editor The Elk Antler 4; Art Editor The Elk 4; Class Testator 4. SENIORS Ethel Milan Cheerleader 3; Tri-Hi-Y Club 3; Basketball 1; 4-H Club 2; Monogram Club 3, 4; D. O. Club 4. i-Hi-Y Pkib 1, 2, 3, 4, Presiden ■ 4, Vice- , _ 2, 3, Progradjj Council 2; The £ Staff 3;. Adver¬ tising Manager Tb ' Elk 4 Sports J Editor The Ti Hostess Home Assistant 1, 3, Economics Class 4; 4. 7(XtcL. V Sadie Park Home Economics Club 1, 2; Glee Club 3; D. 0. Club 4. Barbara Phillips Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3; D. 0. Club 4, Secretary 4. Basil Reavis D. 0. Club 4. Oliver Rushing Oak Hill, West Virginia 1, 2, 3; Hi- Y Club 4; Business Manager The Elk Antler 4; Photography Manager The Elk 4; Baseball 4. 8 I SENIORS Sam Shugart Glee Club t; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Manager Baseball 1, 2; Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mono¬ gram Club 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1. Rufus Sneed Baseball 1, 2, 4. 4-H Club 1; Basketball 1, 2; Foot¬ ball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; D. O. Club 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. 1 f 1 m Sue Shugart Basketball 1 ; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Chief Marshal 3; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1, 2, Vice-Presi¬ dent 3, Chaplain 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, President 4; The Elk Staff 3; Vice-President Stu¬ dent Council 3; Marshal 3; Class Treasurer 3; Class Vice-President 4; Interclub Council 3, 4. Jenny Transou Tri-Hi-Y Club 2; The Elk Staff 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Home Economics Club 1 ; Glee Club 4� Secretary 4; Chaplain Bible Class 4; President Spanish Club 4; Class President 3, 4; Office Assistant 2, 3; Marshal 3. Jerry Wall Oak Ridge School, Tennessee 1, 2, 3; Basketball 4; Glee Club 4. Donald White Dobson 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 4; D. O. Club 4. 9 CLASS HISTORY Twelve short years ago ten members of the Class of ’49 began their so-called education in the Elkin schools. We were the last of the more fortunate classes who came to high school in the eighth grade where fifteen students from various other schools joined us for our higher education, with Mrs. Reece Gil¬ liam as our adviser. When we were freshmen, the upper¬ classmen still made jokes about us even though it was our second year in high school. Mrs. Clyde Eller and Miss Cor¬ nelia Ayers were our freshmen advisers. _ We breathed with a little more ease our sophomore year, for we were con¬ sidered upperclassmen at last. Some of the members of our class were outstanding in sports that year. Our sophomore of¬ ficers were: Sally Transou, president; Tip Freeman, vice-president; Winnie Lulfman, secretary; and Jake Guyer, treasurer. Miss Mary Holland and Mr. R. H. Abernathy were our advisers that year. Our junior year was unforgettable, for with the help of Mrs. Adrian Nixon, our sponsor, we had a very successful Miss Elkin High’’ contest, when one of our own juniors, Kay Cheek, won the title. In a magazine sales contest, Sue Shugart won the prize for selling the most. Sam Shugart won several medals in track. Jenny Transou led the class that year as president, with Tip Freeman as vice-presi¬ dent, Jean Brown as secretary, and Hal Stuart as treasurer. One of the most unforgettable days of our high school life came in January, when we received our class rings. That year we presented something new in the way of a Junior-Senior for E. H. S. We had a Prom for the seniors, with Harold Gale and his orchestra furnishing the music. Some of the juniors went with the seniors to Washington for five days with Miss Emma Cooke as our chaperone. This memorable year was ended when we car¬ ried candles for the seniors on class day and sang our farewell song to them. Many changes were made in the faculty and school program our senior year but it did not lessen our devotion to our dear old alma mater. Mr. Verlin Hutchinson was the new principal and Miss Emma Cooke, who was our seventh-grade teacher, had the task of being sponsor of forty- seven seniors. Under the direction of Mr. Neil Mel¬ vin, Diversified Occupation (better known to the students as D. O.) was taught for the first time in E. H. S. and proved to be a big success with twenty seniors work¬ ing in various places in town while study¬ ing. Not only was D. O. something new, but we started having chapel programs at the gym every Friday. Journalism was open to the juniors for the first time that year. The beginning of our senior year was a sad one, for we lost a wonderful friend and student, James Cockerham, to whom we dedicate this third edition of The Elk. Chosen to lead the senior class were: Jenny Transou, president; Hal Stuart, vice-president; Winnie Luffman, secre¬ tary; and Bob Lawrence, treasurer. The football team selected Joan Olsen, a senior, as Football Queen’’ that year. Bill Price, vho had been with us from the first grade, left us that year to go to Georgia to study. We realize that part of the best years of our lives have been spent in Elkin High School and we are terribly grateful to the teachers who have put up with us these years and to our parents who have made it possible for us to attend such a wonderful school. We shall never forget these high school days in Elkin and we hope that Elkin High School will never forget us. Jean Brown, Historian Class of 1949 10 CLASS PROPHECY I, Jack Pardue, returning home after a busy day of selling insurance, sit down before the fire and pick up my favorite book, The Elk. As I scan the pages and see the many faces, I think what these people, my classmates at E. H. S., have made of themselves. First I see a picture of Jean Brown and think what a fine business she has made of interior decorating. Then I see Sonny Blackburn and Bob Lawrence and wonder how they are doing out in Texas on their cattle ranch. Norma Sue Hayes seems to be doin g all right as head clerk in Tiffany’s in New York. There is Conrad Tharpe now owning a chain of dime stores. Well, well ! If there aren’t Barbara Sass” Phillips, Sally Transcu, and Ethel Milan all partners and owning their own department store. Sam Shugart finally got tired of playing pro football and decided to accept the position as head coach at U. N. C. 1 am certainly glad to see that Louisa Roth and Anne Elmore are still together and designing costumes in Hollywood. Hal Stuart has now gotten his doctor’s degree and is practicing right here in Elkin. Ruby Flinchum and Gilda Money also decided to stay at home and work at Chatham University. There is Nathan Lovelace conducting band at Wake Forest. Jenny Transou is now a political figure. She is going to be the first woman who ever ran for president. Bill Jurney is doing all right as sports editor for the journal and Sentinel. Dixie Carter, Joan Olsen, and Kay Cheek have all fulfilled their life’s desires by becoming housewives. I certainly am glad someone in our class decided to become a school teacher and who would make a better one than Winnie Luffman Henry Tip” Fr eeman has an exclusive men’s shop on Main Street. Ervin Guyer and Jim King are doing mighty well with a machine shop. Kathryn Gross is singing in the Metro¬ politan Opera now, accompanied by Sue Shugart. I hear that Jim Chipman has taken D. D. Morgan’s place at Chatham Manu¬ facturing Co. Bob Johnson has taken over his daddy’s trucking business and is doing fine. Sarah Martin and Sadie Park are now the head nurses at the Hugh Chatham Hospital. Jerry Wall and Jean Eidson have taken over the place we all remember as lurner s. Buddy Welborn has made a profession out of his high school hobby and is now training dogs. Roberta Woodruff and Eva Lou Couch have decided to travel to further their education. Clifton Boger is managing a theatre in Charlotte, N. C. Jim DeBorde and Rufus Sneed both decided to be Fuller Brush men because they like to walk. Colleen Darnell has moved to North Wilkesboro where she is most willing to spend the rest of her days. Garth Payne is now located in Wash¬ ington where he is constructing the biggest roller coaster in the world. Vanice Gentry is now a combination nurse ;md private secretary to an Oil King” in Texas. C. B. Reavis and Donald White are now pilots for American Air Lines. Philip Mathis is now managing Klon¬ dike Farm and has given numerous demonstrations on the art of milking cows. Ruth Phillips can now be found at home tending to her five children. There always has to be a black sheep and, believe me, Oliver Rushing is it. He is now a professional Bum.” Jack Pardue, Prophet Class of 1949 11 1 1 . Dixie Carter . Cutest 4. Tip Freeman . Cutest 2. Louisa P.oth . . Mast Original. Wittiest 5. Oliver Rushing . Wittiest 3. Joan Olsen . . . Best Sport, Friendliest Bill Jurney . Best Sport SENIOR Sue Shugart . Most Ambitious , Most Studious. Most Industrious . Most Apt to Succeed Winnie Luffman . . . Most Intelligent Hal Stuart . Most Studious, Most Intelligent. Most Ambitious , Most Apt to Succeed, Most Industrious ! 12 SUPERLATIVES 1. Jean Eiclson . Most Athletic Sam Shugart . Most Athletic 2. Jenny Transou Most Popular, Best All- Around. Best Personality Jack Pardue . Most Popular. Most Original. Best All-Around. Best Personality, Friend¬ liest, Best Dressed 3. 4. 5. Jean Brown Clifton Boger Most Dignified Most Dignified Anne Elmore .... Best Mannered Hal Stuart . Best Mannered Barbara Phillips . Most Attractive, Best Dressed Bob Lawrence . Best Looking 13 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the members of the graduating class of 1949, having successfully com¬ pleted our high school careers, wish to leave some remembrance, although it be small, of our personal characteristics, traits, and possessions. Being of sound body and at least moderately sound mind, we do hereby make this our last will and testament, hereby revoking and voiding all previous wills by us heretofore made. For at any previous time we cannot be held responsible for the state of our mind. We sincerely hope that the heritage we leave with those who follow us will bring back pleasant memories and will inspire future students to higher realms. I, Jean Brown, bequeath my lovely protruding incisors to Polly Bivins. I, Jack Pardue, bequeath my long, cur¬ ly hair to B ob James. I, Colleen Darnell, bequeath my ability to make oral talks to Jimmy Lashmit. I, Anne Elmore, bequeath my undying love of Coach Watts to some one in next year’s chemistry class. I, Oliver Rushing, bequeath all the rent I have paid on my well-used booth in Turner’s to Dale Aldridge if he is will¬ ing to make regular payments. I, Kay Cheek, bequeath my way with the teachers to Nancy Gambill and Greta Cheek. I, Buddy Welborn, bequeath my posi¬ tion as last man on the scrub team to Mickey Wagoner. I, Sam Shugart, bequeath my ability to brown nose’’ the teachers to Alvin Eld- ridge. I, Ruby Elinchum, bequeath my red hair to Maxine Couch. I, Ervin Guyer, bequeath my ability to almost get by without a driver’s license to David Erancis. I, Sara Martin, bequeath my seat in D. O. to anyone who is lucky enough to get it. I, Vanice Gentry, bequeath my five feet to Beatrice Snow. I, Norma Sue Hayes, bequeath my Betty Grable figure to Edith Miller. I, Bill Jurney, bequeath my corkscrew arm to the lucky person who’ll be using the electric mimeograph machine next year. I, Jim King, bequeath my fascinatin’ way with wimmen’’ to Charles Graham. I, Sass” Phillips, bequeath my crew cut to Bonnie Jane Hall if she thinks she can use it. I, Hal Stuart, bequeath my position on the football team to Jim Harris. I, Jean Eidson, bequeath my love for basketball to anyone who is willing to stick out practice every day. I, Tip’’ Freeman, bequeath my LiF Abner shoulders’’ to A. C. Cockerham. I, Clifton Boger, bequeath my ability to appear dignified to Abie Harris. I, Gilda Money, bequeath my naturally blond hair to Jerry Barnett. I, Ethel Milan, bequeath my freckles and all that goes with them to Anna Lee Osborne. We, Bob Lawrence and Sonny Black¬ burn, bequeath our six shooters to Bob Creed if he thinks he can handle them. I, Dixie Carter, bequeath my cute nose to Joanne Darnell. We, Nathan Lovelace and Garth Payne, bequeath our old faithful trombone to any one with wind enough to play it. I, Roberta Woodruff, bequeath my quiet manner to Dannie Travis. I, Jerry Wall, bequeath my bow legs to Mary Liles Freem.an. I, Philip Mathis, bequeath my height to Johnny Stroud. I, Sue Shugart, bequeath my Einstein brain to Jackie Caudel. I, Sally Transou, bequeath my sweet Southern drawl to Mary Jo Hudspeth. I, Conrad Tharpe, bequeath my position as manager of Graham and Click to Helen Moncus. I, Ruth Phillips, bequeath my happy married life to Jim Harris and Frances Crowe. Continued on Page 21 14 « i i 1 I 1 I I I t I THE SENIOR CLASS OF '49 The Class of ’49 stands proudly In Elkin High with tear-dininied eyes. W e know that vje shall ne’er forget, That here, our cherished memory lies. Our freshman days seemed almost endless ; As sophomores, time slowly passed. Then juniors, toiling up the ladder. The senior rung is gained at last. Here tonight we reach a milestone. The goal of many hope- filled years; And the memories of laughter Bring forgetfulness of tears. IF e see the faces of our classmates. Smiles, that through the teardrops shine. W e pray, dear God, that you will bless This Senior Class of ’49. Winnie Huffman, Poet Class of 1949 15 JUNIOR CLASS Alvin Eldridge Frances Crowe . Dale Aldridge Virginia Blackburn Officers . Vice-President . Secretary . President . Treasurer 16 5 JUNIORS Dale Aldridge Jo Barnette Virginia Blackburn Ola Bostic Eva Brinegar Jackie Caudel Loretta Collins Tommy Cooley Melrose Cooper Jim Crater Frances Crowe Tommy Jo Darnell Anna Katharine Dobson Betty Jean Dorsett Loretha Dula Alvin Eldridge David Francis Billy Gentry Frances Gentry Bobby Golliher Charles Graham Charles Hanks Jim Harris Bobby Hayes Blenda Hinson Anna Jean Holbrook Helen Hutchins Bob James 17 JUNIORS Lou Beth Layell Betty Lineberry Nadine Luffman Roger Maines Earl Mastin Betty Lou Mickel Edith Miller Mary Mitchell Clara Mae Nixon Sara Parker Johnny Price Wilburn Richardson Parks A. Roberts Ruby Simmons Edna Smoot Erances Sprinkle Myzelle Stanley Frances Stroude Danny Travis David Whittington R. D. Wilmoth 18 I I SOPHOMORE CLASS Officers Sam Tran sou . Mary Jo Hudspeth . Tommy James . Carolyn Freeman . Vice-President . Secretary T reasurer President 19 SOPHOMORES Jean Adams Jeanette Atkins Jerry Barnette Roy Bates Polly Bivins Helen Brookshire Roland Brown Frances Burcham Roselyn Calloway Lorene Carter Betty Jean Caudle Greta Cheek A. C. Cockerham Charles Cockerham Betty Jean Combs Helen Couch Maxine Couch Betty Sue Dameron Eleanor Darnell Betty Ann DeBorde Bobby Eidson Ann Eldridge Charles Fletcher Carolyn Freeman Mary Liles Freeman Bonnie Jane Hall Mary Ann Harmon Jerry Lou Haynes Mary Jo Hudspet David Hinsha Tommy James Betty Jean Ima Rea Phyllis Jennings Lucy Luffman Jerry Maines Zoella Martin Helen Moncus Della Myens Bobby Nance Frances Osborne Betty Ray Joe Salmons John Simmons B;ady Sloop 1 Betty Lou Spencer Dorothy Transou Sam Transou Gwendolyn Walker Braxton Woodruff Tommy Yarboro AMENT I, Sadie Park, b que h my abilita cook to Betty Ann DeBorde. I, Bob Johnson, bequeath my love of school to Bobby Golliher. I, Louisa Roth, bequeath my ability to say anything and everything at the wrong time to Betty Lineberry. I hope that it will be of more help to her than it was to me. We, the Seniors of 1949, bequeath to Miss Cooke, our Senior adviser, our most sincere appreciation for all her help and thoughtfulness throughout one of the most important years of our lives. We, the Seniors of 1949, bequeath to Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Hutchinson our thanks for a task well done. We, the Seniors, bequeath to the in¬ coming Freshmen some of the beams of our radiant faces so there will be some the school. equeai S(fu, bequeath my yellow :o Saifi arker. ,«Wrqumth my ability to Jio Jonnny Atwell and I, Donald i White, bequeath my red necktie to R. Wilmouth. ’ I, Eva Lou Couch, bequeath my million- dollar smile to David Whittington. I, Kathryn Gross, bequeath my already lost mind to Jean Luffman. I, Jim Chipman, bequeath my friendly disposition to Earl Masten. I, Winnie nosey rosey’’ Luffman, be¬ queath my inquisitiveness to Myzelle Stanley. 1, Jim DeBorde, bequeath my good looks to Jimmy Crater. brightness in Louisa Roth, Testator SOPHOMORES 21 f % FRESHMAN CLASS Edna Dillon Ruthie Click Officers . r reasurer . Vice-President Seated Betty Wall Pat Graham Standing Secretary President 22 Barbara Bates Bonnie Bowman Honor Bright Ann Carol Carter David Causey Margaret Cleary Ruthie Click Frances Chipman Mary Sue Chipman Rex Cockerham Jean Combs Jackie Cooper Kathryn Collins Bob Creed Jo Ann Darnell Edna White Dillon Jo Ann Dorsett Billy Francis Zetta Lou Freeman George Gambill Nancy Gambill Carolyn Gentry J. B. Gentry Lestine Gentry Dixie Ann Graham Pat Graham Johnny Hampton Norma Hanks Abie Harris Elizabeth Ann Harris Sammy Harris Sam Harris Fred Hawkins Jimmy Hayes Vetral Hinson Fred Holcomb Marie Hunter Gwen King Jim Lashmit Gene Livesay J. T. Atkins John Atwell Bill Barnette Anna Mae Beulin Doris Blackburn ESHMEN 23 FRESHMEN Gladys Luffman Sam Marshall Sam W. Marshall George Lee McCoin Dickie Minish Louis Neaves ' Anna Lee Osborn Danny Park Betty Jean Par Eldon Parks Faye Payne Ralph Poteat Carol Sloop Beatrice Snow Billy Southard Mattie Jane Southard John Henry Steel Betty Lou Wall Wayne Wallace Betty Jo Walters Emalene Yarboro Frank Young [ MARSHALS Myzelle Stanley Chief Eva Brinegar, Anna Katharine Dobson, Jean Lutfman, Nadene Luffman, Myzelle Stanley. 26 STUDENT COUNCIL Officers . President . Vice-President . Secretary . T reasnrer MEMBERS Seated: Tommy James, Mary Jo Hudspeth, Jack Pardue, Myzelle Stan¬ ley, Bob Lawrence, Dale Aldridge • Standing: Frances Crowe, Mr. Hutchinson, Adviser; Betty Lineberry, Betty Jean Combs, Jo Barnett, Pat Graham, Betty Jo Walters, Tip” Freeman. Jack Pardue . Dale Aldridge Myzelle Stanley Bob Lawrence 27 BETA CLUB GLEE CLUB BETA CLUB First Rote: Eva Brinegar, Jenny Transou, Vice-President; Ola Bostic, Myzelle Stanley, Frances Crowe, Miss Steelman, Adviser • Second Row: Jean Luffman, Winnie Luffman, Virginia Black¬ burn, Anna Katharine Dobson • Third Row: Helen Hutchinson, Anne Elmore, Chaplain; Jackie Caudle • Fourth Row: Nadene Luffman, Roberta Woodruff, Secretary-Treasurer • Fifth Row: Hal Stuart, President. GLEE CLUB Miss Cole, Director; Jean Luffman, Pianist. First Row: Tommy Jo Darnell, Jerry Wall, Frances Stroude, Eva Brinegar • Second Row: Betty Mickel, Frances Sprinkle, Betty McBride, Frances Crowe, Edna Smoot, Jenny Transou, Mary Mitchell • Third Row: Bob Lawrence, Sam Shugart, Parks Roberts, Junior Tulbert, Jim Harris, Charles Hanks, Tip” Freeman. 1 I I 28 I 1 i 1 MONOGRAM CLUB SPANISH CLUB I I MONOGRAM CLUB First Row: Charles Cockerham, Jean Adams, Frances Crowe. Betty Lineberry, Jean Eidson, Jo Barnette, Sarah Parker, Virginia Blackburn, Bobby James • Second Row: Conrad Tharpe, Bobby Nance, R. D. Wilmoth, Sonny Blackburn, Dale Aldridge, Danny Travis, Hal Stuart, Henry Tip Freeman, Charles Hanks, Tommy James • Third Row: Jim Harris, Parks Roberts, Sam Transou, Bob Lawrence, Buddy Welborn, Jimmy Crater, Bobby Creed, Alvin Eldridge, Jim Chipman, Jack Pardue. SPANISH CLUB First Row: Miss Cline, Adviser; R. D. Wilmoth, Eva Brinegar, Jenny Transou, President; Sarah Parker, Betty Lineberry, Secretary-Treasurer; Nadene Luffman • Second Row: Bobby James, Dale Aldridge, Charles Hanks, Jack Pardue, Vice-President; Johnny Price, Danny Travis, Wilburn Richardson, Charles Graham. 29 HI-Y CLUB TRI-HI-Y CLUB HI-Y First Roll': Frank Young, Danny Park, Jim Harris, Tommy Yarboro, Dale Aldridge, Bobby James, Earl Mastin, Johnny Atwell, Wayne Wallace, Charles Fletcher, Abie Harris • Second Row: Bob Lawrence, Sonny Blackburn, Garth Payne, Treasurer; Rufus Sneed, Tip” Freeman, Vice-President; Charles Cockerham, Danny Travis, A. C. Cockerham, Sam Shugart, Charles Hanks • Third Row: Hal Stuart, Chaplain; Jack Pardue, Tommy James, Bill Jurney, Secretary; Sam Transou, Johnnie Price, Jim Chipman, Parks Roberts. i' I ( ( TRI-HI-Y First Roll': Phyllis Jennings, Betty Lineberry, Betty Jean Dorsett, Virginia Blackburn, Secretary; Sally Transou, Treasurer; Carolyn Gentry, Edith Miller, Loretha Dula, Betty Lou Walls, Faye Payne, Ruthie Click, Jean Adams, Kay Cheek • Second Row: Edna Dillon, Nadene Luffman, Elizabeth Harris, Nancy Gambill, Bonnie Jane Hall, Barbara Phillips, Joan Olsen, Dixie Ann Graham, Jean Combs, Pat Graham, Mary Sue Chipman • Third Row: Kathryn Gross, Jo Barnette, Helen Hutchins, Betty Ann DeBorde, Greta Cheek, Mary Liles Freeman, Polly Bivins, Anne Elmore, Louisa Roth • Fourth Row: Anna Katharine Dobson, Vice-President; Jean Brown, President; Frances Crowe, Sergeant-at-Arms. 30 4-H CLUB I I I i I ( i HOME EC CLUB 4-H CLUB First Row: Gwyndolyn Walker, Song Leader; Mary Ann Harmon, Reporter; Loretta Collins, His¬ torian; Frances Gentry, Secretary-Treasurer; Anna Jean Holbrook, President; Tommy Yarboro, Vice- President • Second Rotv: Billy Gentry, John Simmons, Lucy Luffman, Bernard Jackson, Roger Maines, Betty Mickel, Betty Jean Combs, Genevieve Money, Barbara Bates, Emelene Yarboro • Third Rou’: George McCoin, Marie Gaither, Charles Fletcher, Frank Young, Billy Francis, Jerry Maines, Edith Miller, Marie Hunter, Loretha Dula, Jeanette Atkins, Frances Osborne, Linda Guyer • Fourth Rotv: Earl Mastin, Edwin Royall, Loubeth Layell, Jimmy Hayes, Brady Sloop, Ered Hol¬ comb, Sam Transou, J. B. Gentry, Ann Eldridge, Betty Jean Parks, Jim Harris, Eleanor Darnell. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB First Row: Vetreal Hinson, Secretary; Erankie” Cooper, Carlene Wiles, Historian; Mittie Lou Wiles, Anna Jean Holbrook, Loretha Dula, Faye Payne, Fiances Stroud, Colleen Darnell, Joan Olsen, Parliamentarian; Barbara Bates, Emelene Yarboro • Second Row: Melrose Cooper, Genevieve Money, Marie Gaither, Linda Guyer, Marie Hunter, Jo Barnette, Treasurer; Loretta Collins, Betty McBride, Dixie Carter, Winnie Luffman, President; Roberta Woodruff, Reporter • Third Row: Mary Ann Harmon, Lucy Luffman, Musician; Betty Jean Combs, Helen Hutchins, Betty DeBorde, Vice-President; Eleanor Darnell, Jeanette Atkins, Helen Brookshire, Greta Cheek. 31 THE ELK STAFF Anne Elmore Editor Kay Cheek Business Manager Miss Cline Adviser Seated: Jean Olsen, Dixie Carter, Anne Elmore, Bill Jurney, Winnie Luffman, Kay Cheek, Anna Jean Holbrook • Standing: Earl Mastin, Jack Pardue, Colleen Darnell, Jean Brewn, Louisa Roth, Dannie Travis. THE i 'i I ELK ANTLER STAFF Winnie Luffman Oliver Rushing Miss Cline Editor Business Manager Adviser Seated: Jean Brown, Anne Elmore, Winnie Luffman, Kay Cheek, Louisa Roth, Joan Olsen • Standing: Earl Mastin, Anna Jean Holbrook, Jack Pardue, Dixie Carter, Bill Jurney, Colleen Darnell, Miss Cline, Adviser. 33 1 Miss Elkin High WitcLil Football Queen OL wavi 16 en ij CHEERLEADERS First Row: Joan Olsen, Chief ; Jean Adams, Betty Lineberry, Frances Crowe, Anna Mae Beuhn, Anne Elmore, Louisa Roth, Mary Jo Hudspeth, Phylli s Jennings « Second Row: Ruthie Click, Kay Cheek, Greta Cheek, Edna Dillon, Pat Graham, Dixie Ann Graham, Carolyn Freeman, Polly Ann Bivens, Bonnie Jane Hall • Coach: Miss Whitley. 35 FOOTBALL Fr(Tnl Row: Tip” Freeman, Bob Nance, Johnny Atwell, Jim King, Parks Roberts, Jim Chipman, Jim Harris, Hal Stuart, Jim Carter, Conrad Tharpe • Second Rote: R. D. Wilmoth, Manager; Abie Harris, Danny Travis, Sam Shugart, Sam Transou, Buddy Wel- born. Bob Creed, Alvin Eldiidge, Tom James, Bob James, Dale Aldridge, Charles Hanks, Trainer. With but a handful of returning lettermen from the past season, Coach George Watts had the task of turning a group of unseasoned boys into a competitive football squad. With these determined athletes, Elkin High came up with the most successful football season in its athletic history by winning nine games and losing only to a powerful team from Wilkesboro. The Elk’s scored three hundred and fifteen points and had only eighty-five points scored against them. Top: Shugart picks up yardage against Boone. Center: Eldridge on the loose against Mineral Springs. Bottom: Sam Transou skirts end against Jonesiille. BAND First Row: Greta Wooten, Kitty Cranford, Daniel Cockerham, Buddy Vestal, John Haynes, Jerry James, Harry Smith, David Myers, Bonnie Bowman, Secretary -Treasurer • Second Row: Sara Glenn Bovles, Jimmy Darnell, Carol Stuart, Larry James, Charles Scott, Frankie Morrison, Kaye Wells, Wayne Wallace • Third Row: J. C. Mason Emde, Director; A. C. Cockerham, Vice-President; Jimmy Booher, Fr d Eidson, Tommy Holcomb, Bill Roth, Buddy Farrell, Chris Glenn, Garth Payne, President; Nathan Lovelace, Librarian; Burton Badgett, Assistant Director • Fourth Row: Annie Lee Hanes, Loretha Dula, Peggy Gross, Carol Rose Peters, Ruth Cheek. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL First Row: Carolyn Freeman, Mary Liles Freeman, Gwyn Walker, Frances Osborne, Mary Sue Chipman, Ruthie Click, Betty Lou Wall, Anne Osborne, Zetta Lou Freeman, Betty Lineberry • Second Row: Edith Miller, Jerry Wall, Edna Dillon, Jean Eidson, Jean Byrd, Mr. Denver Holcomb, Coach; Sara Parker, Jean Combs, Elizabeth Harris, Jo Bar¬ nette, Pat Graham. 38 t BOYS' BASKETBALL First Roiv: Jack Pardue, Bob James, Fred Holcomb, Jim Hayes, John Atwell, John Sim¬ mons, Danny Park • Second Row: R. D. Wilmoth, Manager; Bob Nance, Charles Hanks, Sam Shugart, Sam Transou, Charles Graham, Bill Jurney, John Price, Park Roberts, Bob Johnson, Bob Creed, Manager. 39 rw; BASEBALL F rst Roxv: Tommy James, Manager; Paul Blackburn, Jack Pardue, Rufus Sneed, Bob James, R. D. Wilmoth, Danny Travis, Charles Cockerham, Conrad Tharpe, Jim King, Manager • Second Row: John Collins, Alvin Eldridge, Sonny Blackburn, Jim Chipman, Bill Jurney, Sam Adams, Brady Osborne, Jim Parker, Sam Shugart, Fred Hemric, Charles Hanks, Manager. 40 = j 1 Jim HIiX H HIGH QUALITY School uppiies LUCY GRAY’S Beauty Shop ☆ GRAHAM Elkin, N. C. CLICK Compliments of EAGLE FURNITURE COMPANY Elkin, N. C. Elkin, N. C. Compliments of OHNA’S LADY SPECIALTY SHOP Elkin, N. C. State Cash Crocery Fresh Meats, Groceries and Feeds Compliments of J. C. PENNEY CO. ☆ State Road, N. C. Five miles north of Elkin on Highway 21 42 THE ELKIN LUMBER CO. Appreciates Your Patronage Elkin, N. C. WOLFE BROTHERS’ Furnitiire Who Serves Best Succeeds Most” State Road, N. C. HUGH A. ROYALL Insurance and Real Estate Bill Cox, Assistant Manager Elkin, N. C. Dinner Bell Restaurant Western Steaks Country Hams Phone 545 Jonesville, N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF... ☆ WHITE SWAN LAUNDRY 43 BRPh OF ELKin Member of F. D. I. C. Phone 80 Elkin, n. C. HBEItnETHn A GOOD DRUG STORE PEione 42 Ellcin, N. C. ELK PRINTING CO., INC. Quality Printing PEione 96 EEkin, N. C. BLACKWELDER-MATHIS FURNITURE COMPANY The Home of Quality Furniture for Less Money PEione 277-M Jonesville, N. C. 44 Compliments of BENDIX; THE ORIGINAL Automatic Washer HOLCOMB BROS. HINSHAW HARDWARE CO. Plumbing and Heating Leo E. Hinshaw, Owner Phone 254 Phone 143 Elkin, N. C. Best Luck EAGLE FURNITURE When you think of ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY Think of the Reeves — Lyric — State ☆ Theaters Entertainment Centers of Elkin Elkin, N. C. CONGRATULATIONS Compliments of and BEST WISHES C. W. VESTAL To the Class of 1949 CASH GROCERY Eresh Meat and Vegetables ☆ Fancy Groceries Vree Delivery Service [LKII-JOiSVILLE wiiMC M lOM mni Phone 41 7J Elkin, N. C. 45 Compliments . . . SYDnOR-SPRinHOUR CO. A Modern Department Store . . . Elkin, n. C. For The Best In FOUNTAIN SERVICE TURNER DRUG COMPANY ☆ ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA W. M. WALL Watch and Jewelry Repairing Phone 56 Elkin, N. C. Compliments of ELK PHARMACY Always at your Service Phone 310 Elkin, N. C. 46 Watches — Diamonds — Jewelry CARL W. STEELE JEWELRY STORE Elkin, N. C. CAROLINA ICE FUEL CO. Ice — Coal Fuel Oil Wood Phone 83 Elkin, N. C. Compliments of MSH CARRV STORES INCORPORATED Wholesale and' Retail ☆ Elkin, N. C. BREi DLE’S CtMsh Wh€Pt S€Ml€ ☆ J. D. BRENDLE O. P. WALL Office Equipment ☆ Phone 22F11 Ronda-Elkin Rd. Ronda, N. C. F. W. CHEVROLET, INC. Sales and Super Service ☆ Elkin, N. C. 47 ROSE MARTIN, INC. General Auto Repairing Bee Line Alignment Service Expert Body Repairing Wrecker Service Day Phone 345 — Night Phone 135-M Elkin, N. C. Compliments of ISENHOUR’S JEWELRY ☆ Main Street Elkin, N. C. J. H. BEESON Mutual Insurance Service 109 East Main St. Phone 17 Elkin, N. C. ☆ Compliments of HOME FURNITURE CO. The Working Man’s Store ☆ F ?ESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES ☆ Ihe mmmK Inc. West Main Street Elkin, N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF SURRY . J ardiuare C c ompanij QUALITY AND SERVICE ☆ Phone 38 Elkin, N. C. 48 Miss Whitley: “Bisect that line.” Miss Cline: “Can you hear me in the hack of the room?” Hal Stuart: “Into how many parts?” Sonny: “Uh-huh, can’t even sleep.” Compliment.s of Martin’s Doughnut Shop ☆ BOONVILLE Cleaners and Laundry Prompt Service Phone 2501 Shell Super Service A. Dan Hudspeth, Prop. Expert Washing and Greasing a Specialty Phone 379 N. Bridge St. Elkin, N. C. ☆ Compliments of Yadkin Valley Packers ☆ Hayes Cash Hardware Co., Inc. Wholesale and Retail Phone 112 Elkin, N. C. “ELK RIDGE TAVERN” ” Y here Friends Meet” We specialize in Ham and Chicken Dinners Pit Barbecue North Elkin Texaco Gas Oil Compliments of Elkin Parts and Equipment Elkin, N. C. Mrs. Nixon: “Who made that noise?” Nathan: “Mrs. Nixon, I laughed up my sleeve and didn't know there was a hole in the elhow.’ 49 Any freshman: “What is she doing?” Coach Watts: “Gymnastics.” Any freshman: “Poor girl. Has she had them long?” Miss Guthrie: “Close your books.” Bob Lawrence: “Never had mine open.” Miss Guthrie: “That’s probably true.” INCORPORATED ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA Photography in the Modern Manner” ☆ Compliments of Surry Tractor Garage ☆ Sally: (in a department store) Oh, look at that pretty bathing suit.” Sass: Where? I don’t see it.” Sally: Oh, right over there behind that price tag.” Miss Cline: Use the word boycott in a sentence, Oliver.” Oliver: It rained last night and the boy¬ cott an awful cold.” Kay: You know more than me?” Vanice: ’Course I do.” Kay: Oh, yeah, you’re right — you know me and I know you.” ☆ Compliments of Compliments of Mary’s Beauty Shop BUTNER-McLEOD Your Ford Dealer ☆ ☆ Miss Cooke: “Jim, you look weary.” Jim Chipman: “Yes, opportunity has been knoeking at my door so much 1 ean’t sleep.” 50 Sam Shugart: “What are shoes made of?” Coach Watts: “Hide.” Sam: “Why should I hide?” Coach Watts: “Hide! Hide! The cow’s outside!” Sam: “Well, let the ol’ cow come in — I ain’t afraid!” Miss Cooke: “Can any of you tell me something of importance that did not exist fifty years ago?” Bill Jurney: “Me.” 51 Alvin: “Jean, you are the breath of my life.” Jenny: “Miss Cline, ho v do you spell ‘ingenious’?” Jean: “Did you ever try holding your breath?” Miss Cline: “I-n-g-e-e-e-Oh, why don’t you look it up?” Compliments of COMBS PRODUCE Compliments of Live and Dressed Poultry Elkin, N. C. Mayberry-Hart Motors INCORPORAIED DESOTO-PLYMOUTH G.M.C. TRUCKS ☆ Compliments of Phone 450 Sales and Service A. O. BRYAN ☆ Elkin, N. C. Compliments of For High Quality Meats and Groceries PURE OIL COMPANY specialize in iv ashing and greasing” Fix Flats West Main St. Elkin, N. C. ☆ F. A. BRENDLE SON BROWN MACHINE CO. Electric and Acetylene Welding Phone 237 Coach Watts: “A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer.” Tip: “Yeah, that’s why so many of us flunked onr exams.” r Mr. Watts: “Can you give me an example of wasted energy?” Garth: “Telling a hair-raising story to a bald-headed man.” Ethel is so dumb that she thinks hold-up men are swimming instructors. Compliments of Marlin’s Esso Service Dun-Well Cleaners, Inc. 262 East Main Street It’s done well at Dun-Well” Phone 251 Elkin, N. C. Phone 486 BON TON GRILL Compliments of Good Food Is Our Specialty” Kennedy Auto Supply Phone 66 Elkin, N. C. Elkin, N. C. ( ompilmenh REDDY KILOWATT Your Electrical Servant ☆ ☆ ☆ HAYES nPDS Duke Power Company Mr. Melvin: “Do any of the good things you hope for come to pass.” Philip: “They all come to pass, but they come and pass so fast 1 can’t grab ’em.” 'I . 53 Coach Watts; “Your answer is as clear as mud, Miss Carter.” • Dixie: “Well, that covers the ground, doesn’t it?” Mr. Hollingsworth: “In which of his battles was King Gustavus Adolphus killed?” Jack Pardue: “I think it was his last one.” To save more buy more from ‘‘ELMORE’S” Grocery and Feed Store Plenty of Parking Space Compliments of “PREVETTE’S” For the best in men’ s wearing apparel’’ East Main St. Elkin, N. C. HERFF JONES CO. Indianapolis, Ind. Class Rings Trophies Invitations Medals E. W. Paddison, Representative Mt. Airy, N. C. Marion’s Restaurant COKE’S” Delicious Sandwiches and Dinners Opal” and Jack” Harris Electric Co. Frigidaire Appliances Elkin, N. C. Phone 250 Elkin Furniture Co. MANUFACTURERS OF . . . Bedroom Furniture . . . ☆ Mr. Watts: “Do any of you know what makes the tower of Pisa lean?” Kat Gross: “No, I don’t, or I’d take some myself.” Miss Cline: “Louisa, why do you keep scratching your head?” Louisa: “I’m trying to get an inspiration, Miss Cline.” Miss Cline: “Oh! so you have a new name for them.” Compliments of Dr. R. B. Harrell Dr. James Harrell Dr. M. O. Fox Mr. Charles Utley Dr. McNeil Dr. Click Mr. Marion Allen Mr. Hoke Henderson Mr. Lewis Alexander Mr. Charles Neaves Dr. Seth Beale Dr. John W. Jolley Quality Food Store Elkin Dry Cleaners For Quality and Service Phone 115 North Bridge St. Compliments of Cockerham’s Barher Shop J. I. Cockerham — G. O. Calloway Clothing for all Occasions ☆ BELK-DDUGHTDN CO. Elkin, N. C. Griffin Sporting Goods MacGregor . . . Goldsmith Athletic Equipment Phonograph Records Office Supplies Elkin, N. C. MARTIN’S DOUGHNUTS Fried Pies’’ Phone 472-J Jonesville, N. C. Mr. Hollingsworth: “Only fools are positive.” Anne: “Are you sure?” Mr. Hollingsworth: “Absolutely.” 55 •N I I It- t i ‘f i 'l SCHOOL PUBLICflTIOnS PRiniERS OF YOUR YEARBOOK