Elkin High School - Elk Yearbook (Elkin, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1955 volume:

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THE ELK FOR 1955 Published by the Students of ELKIN HIGH SCHOOL Elkin, North Carolina FOREWORD James Chappell and Jeane Smitherman — editors TIME can neither be seen nor heard . . . it cannot be grasped in one’s hands . . . pet, it is the yardstick of our very lives. It slides by effortlessly and silently, never to return. Only the effects and results of time remain as a witness to its reality. So, we, the Elk Staff, have endeavored to cap¬ ture these results with a picture and pen, to place within the covers of this book a picture of the past, to present on these pages the events of the time associated with school. But it takes more than events to make a .story. It takes characters, some promi¬ nent and some supporting. Although each Elkin High student fig¬ ures in our story, we have chosen some leading characters and personalities to whom we wish to pay honor and tribute. CONTENTS Dedication _ 3 Faculty _ 4 F eatures _ 6 Classes - - H Homecoming _ 34 Athletics _ 35 Activities _ 44 Advertisements _ 58 Page Two L WE PAY OUR FIRST AND SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO Mr. Claude Eldridge who, with his encouragement and guidance, has helped us countless times in all phases of our school life. Whether he is on the basketball court, in the hall at lunch time, or at his desk, he always has time for the students of Elkin High. We are pleased and happy to dedicate the 1955 edition of THE ELK to one of our favorite teachers and best friends . . . Claude Eldridge. The Staff spom amm SELECTED FOR OUR NEXT TRIBUTE is a man who is a good friend . . . ... to some of us, an acquaintance to several of us, and who is certainly admired and respected by all of us— Mr. N. H. Carpenter . . . our superintendent Page Three Conferring during the lunch hour are language teachers, Mrs. Royall and Miss Cooke. Miss Lipe gets the “go-ahead” on a yearbook budget from Mr. Adcox. To the FACULTY . . . who show us the thresholds of our minds— we pay our next tribute. Because of their assistance and effort they so “What page was that on?” Mr. Eld- ridge asks Mrs. Nixon. willingly give, we believe they are a success. “A man is no taller than when he stoops to help someone.” The three heads of Mr. Noble, Miss Holland, and Mr. Freeman are better than one for advising the Junior-Senior project. Page Four Aren’t Mr, Morrow and Mr. Joines too old to play with trains? Mrs. Calloway enlightens Mr. Watts and Mrs. Pardue on some library aids to Eng¬ lish literature. Miss Whitley and Mrs. Bivins confer on the best method of presenting practical ap¬ plications of mathematics to their classes. Page Five Because of their inquisitiveness, eagerness and ability to learn, and their euriosity to find out what makes things tick, Dick HodeJ and Jeane Smitherman were chosen tlu most intelligent couple in the Senior Class. Intere.sted in furthering their education for education s sake, using their talents where ideas are lacking, and me fact that they like to learn makes Jeane and Dick a contribution from Elkin to a world that needs brains. Page Six Because of their jocular good humor and gay smiles, their ready wit and spontaneous laughter, we salute Joe Price and Glenda Caudle, the wittiest Seniors. In a day of dire prophecies and grim reminders of drastic weapons, we need to be cheered up. And there is really no one better than Joe and Glenda because they are just naturally funny. Page Sez en In a time when good diplomatic relations are the hall-mark of a country, it pays to he tactfid. Maybe youve never understood what makes a person popular and ivell-liked. We can tell you, with the aid of Shelby Jean Couch and Felix Yarboro, the most popular members of the Senior Class. They are popular because of their genuine and sincere greeting, their honest expression, and their friendly “HeyF’ We re proud of them. i, Page Eight Although theifre neither strikingly beautiful nor devilishly handsome. Twinkle Jackson and Bill Tidhcrt were landslided into the position of most attractive. The reason stands out. Attractiveness comes from within. Be¬ cause they’re neat, shining, and have developed good taste, we salute Twinkle and Bill, whose title is one toward tvhich we can all strive. Page Nine One of the most distinguished superlative titles plaeed on Seniors is that of the most apt-to-suceeed, tvJneh teas awarded this year to Annie Sue Jackson and Lyndon DeBorde. It takes a eonseientious and diligent student with a willingness to try new ideas, to be a success. Because they have these qualities, we hope they attain their prophecies. Page Ten Felix Yarboro, president; Jimmy Chappell, viee-president; Bob Roth treasurer; Twinkle Jackson, secretary. On a rainy September morning in 1951 a group of students entered Elkin High School and as¬ sumed the humble title of Freshmen. In this capacity we were the brunt of jokes (they thought) of the upperclassmen, the victims of scornful stares of sophomores, the attainable idol of the eightli graders, and another group for the faculty to orientate. We can remember the busy shop classes . . . hilarious cooking sprees in Home Ec . . . the exactness of Algebra I . . . the Latin we so dili¬ gently studied . . . English reports . . . the Stu¬ dent Council elections (Charles Edwards de¬ feated J. L. Lowe and Charles Ashby) . . . the Sadie Hawkins party . . . our only class meeting when we elected Joe, Jeane, Lyndon and Twinkle as officers . Our divided attention went to home¬ work, football games, club meetings and teachers. By the end of the year we felt qualified to take the jump into the “middle” year and be¬ come sophomores. Felix, Lyndon, Jeane, and Dick received the nod as officers . . . Eligibility for the Hi-Y was granted to the males . . . the athletic teams were noticeably bolstered by our participants . . . (Contiiuiecl on Page 20) Adams Ball BARBARA JEAN ADAMS Szt’cct . . . neat . . . loi'cs to cat . . . aspiring secretary F.H.A. Club 3, 4; Library Assistants Club 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. BETSY ELLEN BALL Gardiicr-M'cbb . . . fntnrc missionary . . . big-brown eyes . . . studious F.H.A. Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, Program Chairman 4. EDWARD STEPHEN BLACKBURN Football . . . Jeanc . . . guns and hunting . . . Wake Forest Bi-Phy-Chem Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Scouts 1; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Inter-Club Coun¬ cil 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Monogram Club 4; Advertising Manager of TIIE ELK 4; Track 2, 3; 4-H Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Clee Club 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. RITA BERNICE BLACKBURN Barbara's her tsvin . . . vocation — stenography . . . capable Spanish Club 3; F.H.A. Club 3; F.S.A. Club 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Feature Editor of ELK ANTLER Staff 4. Beulin Bivins VIVIAN KAY BEULIN Spainhour’s . . . loves to sing . . . original D.E. Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3; Monogram Club 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3; F.S.A. Club 3; Student Council 4; Band 1; Intramurals 1. JAMES FRANK BIVINS, JR. Boats, boats, boats . . . likes camping out, smoking Bi-Phy-Chem Club 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Basketball 1; Spanish Club 3, 4; Hi-Y did) 3, 4; Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. • u • ••• MELBA JOANN BLEVINS Secretarial work . . . friendly . . . Frank . . . nonchalant F.H.A. Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 3; Glee Glub 3, 4; F.S.A. Club 3; Library Assistants Club 4; Student Council 4; Intramurals 1,2, 3. JIMMY BRADLEY Look for hini at Hall, Knott, and Edivard''s . . . shooting pool D.O. Club 4; Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Football 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. Blackburn Blackburn Blevins Bradle'' ors is that jinie Sue student (ve these Marion •iTaynes Caudle Childress GLENDA LEIGH CAUDi_. _ studious . . , “Dolly Wittiest girl . . . talkj. ■ Club 3; F.S.A. Club 4; F.H.A. Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y Club z 'office Assistant 4; Journalism 4; Intramiu ' - WILMA FAYE CHEEK Miss Elkin High ’54 . . . diminuitive . . . Bill Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Manager of ELK ANTLER Staff 4; F.H.A. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Monogram Club 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 4. JAMES RAY CHAPPELL, JR. Drone ior Junior class . . . ’47 Merc . . . Eligh Point College Hi-Y Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Leader’s Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Class Vice-President 4; Co-Editor of THE ELK 4; Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Tennis 3; Track 2; Base¬ ball 4; Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY ANNE CHILDRESS Pencil behind car . . . tonsillectomy blues . . . Washington future F.H.A. Club 1, 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 4, Chaplain 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Co-Photography Editor of THE ELK 4; Office Assistant 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. SENIORS WILMA FAYE CHIPMAN Lyric theatre . . . captivating eyes . . . Dale D.E. Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Club 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA JEAN COCHRANE Jack . . . Xc7vton . , , Chatham's . . . future housewife Newton Conover High School 1, 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Spanisi. Club 3; D.E. Club 4; F.S.A. Club 4; Office Assistant 4. EVELYN ANNE CLEARY Nursing . . . First aid at Chatham's . . . engaged to Junior D.O. Club 4; Glee Club 3; Band 3; Intrannnals 1, 2, 3. SHELBY JEAN COUCH Chief cheerleader . . . energetic . . . talk, talk, talk Monogram Club 3, 4, President 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 4; F.H.A. Club 1; Glee Club 3, 4, President 4; Library Assistants Club 4, Treasurer 4; Club Editor of ELK ANTLER Staff 4; Cheerleader 1. 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Edwards Darnell Beiilin BOBBY JCE DARNELL Joncsz'illc fan . . . •zvinning personality . . . unafraid of work D.O. Club 4; Monogram Club 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2; Track 2, 3. NANCY RUTH DARNELL Joe . . . easy going . . . quiet . . . angel hair Tri-Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2; Inter-Club Council 2; F.H.A. Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Glee Club 4; Spanish Club 3; Sports Edi¬ tor of ELK ANTLER 4; Monogram Club 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2. :VIAN KAY BEULIN Spainhonr’s . . . loves to sing . j 4, , , 1 o Q • • • obihty to snccccd lub 4; Tn-Ih-Y 1, 2, 3, i o c Hi-Y C-, Beta Club 3, 4; Gle 4; Leaders Glub 3; Senior Leaders C.-p 1- Int-’r.- J 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, ce-President 3, President 4; Class Secretary 1; Class Vice-Preskn_iit 2; Class President 3; Marshal 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM SMITH EDWARDS Mystery boy . . . basketball . . . quiet man Glee Glub 4; Girculation Manager of ELK ANTLER 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. a • • a a a a HOWARD FELTS Business English boy . . . future? Glee Glub 4; ELK ANTLER Staff 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. MARGARET ANN FLETCHER Witty . . . eating hobby . . . musically inclined Latin Club 1, 2; Bi-Plii-Chem Club 1, 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; F.H.A. Club 4; Glee Club 4, Pianist 4; Office Assistant 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 4. ANNA VICTORIA FRANKLIN Vicky . . . boy trouble . . . “legs” . . . Southern accent — “ quawter Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Bi-Phi-Chem Club 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 2, President 3, Reporter 4; Library Assistants Club 3, 4, Secretary 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; THE ELK Staff 3: Associate Editor of ELK ANTLER 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Intramurals 2. WENDELL LEE GUTH Crowds galore . . . my, those eyes . . . Wake Forest man Hi-Y Glub .3, 4; Leaders Club .3; Senior Leaders Club 4; Mono¬ gram Club 3, 4; Beta Club 4; Latin Clidj 1, 2, 3, 4; Bi-Pby- Cliem Club 2; Basketball 3, 4; Track 4; All State Band Clinic 2, 3, 4; Band President 4; Library Assistants Club 2; Intra¬ murals 1, 2, 3, 4. Marion '''•iTaynes Ileame uyer ANNIE KATIIERYN GUYEK Cafeteria clerk . . . DE . . . studious . . , “Dolly’’ D.E. Club 4; Glee Club 3; F.H.A. Club 3; F.S.A. Club 4; Intra- murals 2. CLYDE ALLEN HALL, JR. Flirt . ... talkative . . . speed demon . . . tardy first period Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4, Sergeant-at-Arms 4, Parliamentarian 3; Inter- Club Council 3, 4; Senior Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club; Football 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Journalism 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. 4. CLARA BELL HAYNES Libcracc fan . . . pen pals . . . Theatre cashier . . . male trouble Tri-Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Historian 1, Pro¬ gram Chairman 2, Parliamentarian 3; Cheerleading 2; Copy Edi¬ tor of THE ELK 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. JOE CORNELIUS HEARNE Tivinklc . . . football . . . crcwcut . . . cute Radford High School 1; Lexington High School 2; Glee Club 4; Hi-Y Club 4; Track 3, 4; Football 4; Baseball 4; Intramurals 3, 4. SENIORS DALLAS BRUCE HINSON Chatham’s . . . easy going . . . willing to work D.O. Club 4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Baseball Manager 2; Monogram Club 3; Production Manager of ELK ANTLER 3; School Rei air- man Corps I, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4. SHELLEY HAROLD HINSON First boy to walk to altar . . . class poet . . . Faye D.O. Club 4; Class Poet 4; Intramurals 1. RICHARD EARL IIODEL Likeable . . . “Kat” on Student Council . . . everybody’s pal Latin Club 1, 2, 3, President 2; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Leader’s Club 3, 4, Secretary 3; Delegate to Boys’ State 3; Inter-Club Council 3, 4, President 4; Marshal 3; Monogram Club 4; Student Council Treasurer 4; Class Treas¬ urer 2, 3; Journalism 4. WILLIAM SAMMY HOLCOMB Bud . . . family man . . . Nash . . . Lorene D.O. Club 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3; School Re- irairman Corps 2, 3, 4; Intramurals I, 2, 3. Hinson Hinson Hodel I lolcomb Jackson Bciilin ’ y-A ANNIE SUE JACKSON Conscientious . . . quiet . . . future eommereia! teacher F.H.A. Club 1; Bi-Phy-Cliem Club 2, 3, Vice-President 3; F.S.A. Club 3, 4, Chaulain 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Marshal 3; ELK ANTLER Staff 4. TWINKLE EVE JACKSON Joe . . . blue eyes . . . pozvder puff voiee . . . fun Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2; Latin Club 1, 2, Vice-President 2; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 3; Circulationi Manager of THE ELK 4; Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 3; F.H.A. Club 1; Class Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Inter-Club Coun¬ cil 2; Intrainurals 1, 2. DONALD NED KOONTZ Witty . . . intelligent . . . “Go, Tar Heels, Go’’ Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4, Sergeant-at-Arms 3, Parliamentarian 4; Bas¬ ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Football 2; Scouts 1; Bi-Phy- Chem Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Inter-Club Council 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, Parliamentarian 3; Beta Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Marshal 3; Delegate to Boys’ State 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Business Manager of THE ELK 4; Class Giftorian 4. MARY ANN LAFFOON Offiee seeretary . . . imaginative . . . “Freezic’’ Latin Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.S.A. Club 3, 4; Beta Club 4; Glee Club 3; D.E. Club 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 4; Audio- Visual Assistant 3. LINDA 'd'A?EULIN “Frostic” . . . 'smiling . . . Fll never eut my hair . . . BOYS Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Track 2; Glee Glub 3, 4; Band 4; F.S.A. Club 3, 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 2; Co-Art Editor of THE ELK 4; F.H.A. Club 1; Audio-Visual Assistant 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 4. JAMES WENCE JOLLEY Band . . . blue Olds . . . boats . . . campinij Spanish Club 3, 4; Band 1, 4; Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 3; Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. • •• • • •• • MARY ANN LONG Jack . . . letters . . . eharniimj . . . cute Latin Glub 1; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 2; Glee Glub 4; Social Editor of ELK ANTLER 4; Scouts 3; Secretary of Latin Club 2. GLENDA RUTH LOWE Happy go lueky . . . gags . . . u’illing to zvork Bi-Phy-Chem Club 2, .3, 4, Reporter 4; Debating Club 2, Secre¬ tary-Treasurer 2; Student Council 3; Latin 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Assistant 3; Assistant Art Editor of ELK ANTLER 3, Art Editor of ELK ANTLER 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Inter-Club Council 4; Class Prophet 4; Intramurals. Koontz Laffoon Long Lowe II iTii. i( Marion McBride McCoin ANICE MARIE LYON Studious . . . Latin fan . . . blue, blue eyes Bi-Phy-Chem Club 2, 3; Glee Club 4. MELVIN RALPH McBRIDE Talk, talk, talk . . . witty . . . Shirley D.O. Club 4; Football 1, 2, 4; Iiitramurals I, 2, 3. ROBERT GERREL MARION Bobby . . . studious . . . clear voice . . . skipping class Hi-Y Glub 3, 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 3; Fashion Editor of ELK ANTLER 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. BILLY H. McCOIN Football . . . shy? . . . looking after Joe . , . mechanic D.O. Club 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Intramurals 2, 4. SENIORS JANE HINSON MENDENHALL First girl to wed . . . Thomas . . . track . . . black hair D.E. Club 4; Glee Club 3; Track 2; Intramurals 2, 3. PATSY MAE MITCHELL Pat” . . . boys . . . dental assistant . . . pet peeve — her full name D.O. Club 4; Band 2; Glee Club 3; Monogram Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y Club 2, 4; Class Chaplain 4. JOHN JUNIOR NEWMAN ’41 Plymouth . . . athletically inclined . . . football D.O. Club 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 3, 4; All Conference 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4, Honorable Mention All Northwest 3; Monogram Club 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. WATANA DAWN OWENS Bud . . . neat . . . athletic . . . future secretary Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, President 4; Latin Club 1, 2, Reporter 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Majorette 2, 3, 4, Chief 4; Scouts 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; F.S.A. Club 4; Associate Editor of THE ELK ANTLER 4; Class Giftorian 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 4. Mendenhall Mitchell Newman Owens X 1 i ic ice Pardue Park ' I ' Park JERRY LEE PARDUE Boy trouble . . . cheerleader . . . likes crowds . . . secret los'e F.H.A. Club 4; Cheerleading 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Ronda High School 1; Intramurals 2, 3, 4. DORIS EVELYN PARK Future housewife . . . red hair . . . ahvays on time D.E. Club 4; F.H.A. Club 2; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 2, 3, Secretary 3; Beta Club 3, 4; F.S.A. Club 3, 4, President 4; Intramurals 1, 2. RUTH MARILYN: PARK Cute as a button . . . Junior . . . basketball . . . “At the Reeves” Tri-Hi-Y' Club 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; D.E. Club 4; Library Assistants Club 3; Track 3, 4; Office Assistant 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3. JOSEPH LEE PRICE Nancy . . . WIFM . . . “goom-byc” ... a guitar Student Council 1, 4; Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Intra¬ murals I, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club I; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; Audio-Visual Assistant 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 3; Sports Editor of THE ELK ANTLER 4; Testator 4; Class President 1. CLAYTON C. RICHARDSON, JR. Production of “Antler” . . . friendly . . . likes English Glee Glub 4; ELK ANTLER Staff 4; Intramurals 1, 2, .3, 4. ROBERT THEODORE ROTH “Goober . . . artistic . . . “Casino” . . . stag parties Monogram Club 4; Band 1, 2, 4; Co-Art Editor of THE ELK 4; Senior Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4; Hi-Y Club 4; Bi-Phy- Chem Club 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. BABARA JEAN SALE “I'll be with Charles” . . . petite . . . loves clothes Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Scouts 1, 2, Reporter 2; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club I, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Chap¬ lain 4; Monogram Club 4; Business Manager of ELK ANTLER 4; Band 1; Inter-Club Council 3, 4; Intramurals 3, 4. ROSE MARIE SMITH Wears a smile . . . Spanish fan . . . male trouble? Tri-Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 2; Exchange Editor of ELK ANTLER 4; Glee Glub .3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. Richardson Roth Sale Smith Guyer KUciiei .an Stanley Swaim JEANE CAROL SMITHERMAN Eckvard . . . intelligent . . . likes walking and math Cla.ss Vice-President 1, Class Secretary 2, Class Chaplain 3, Class Historian 4; Co-Editor of THE ELK 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2, Chaplain 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Chaplain 4; Latin Club 1, 2, Program Chairman 2; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Scouts 1, 2, 3, Secretary 1, Vice-President 3; Delegate to Girls’ State 3; Inter-Club Council 2, 4, Treasurer 2; Chief Marshal 3; Majorette 3, 4; Intramurals I, 2. ARLIE STANLEY Ardent movie fan . . . Chevrolet . . . Junior-Senior Prom worker Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3; D.O. Club 4; Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA ANN SWAIM -bitiovs . . . last on roll . . . Looking forward to June . . , „ -.1 n c ir-iuc! TTCA r-luA fsident 3; Monogram Club 2, Spanish Club 3; F.S.A. Club 4; lub 2, 3, Treasurer Staff 4. . Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y Club 3, 4, Secre- NANCY LEE SWAIM 3, 4 IntmiilriE Lefty” . . . sense of humor . . . pu Navy fan Tri-Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Glee Cl. Club I, 2; Cheerleading I, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, SENIORS JAMES RAY TAYLOR Ford . . . skipping class . . . fun is his hobby D.E. Club 4; Hi-Y Cluli 4; Baseball 1; Intramurals I, 2, 3. BILLY L. TRANSOU Short one . . . figejety . . . avoids homework . . , good sport Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Band 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. RADA MARQUITA THOMAS Smart girl . . . quiet . . . takes life seriously Beta Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, President 4; Marshal 3; Class Secretary 3; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 2; Delegate to Girls’ State 3; Intramurals I, 2, 3. RALPH RUFUS TRIPLETTE, JR. Ace” . . . far-azvay look . . . hates full name . . . Dazdd- son bound Latin Club 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; Leader’s Club 3, 4, Sergeant-at-Arms 3, Program Chairman 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 3, 4; Co-Photography Editor of THE ELK 4; Track 4; Baseball 2; Scouts I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Temv' 3 • ’ ' ’lit Club 3, 4; Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4. -lie actual i. t ains of Ebb Tide, bbled tioxii a titanic pink and termission Wilma was crown- ) the year, we made a t to the Seniors on C’ leset us as we saw our ate on June 1, 19' mber rolled arou illege friends, th jobs, ten o’clo ind mid-afternoo. to the Senior st ent or accident, .irs were in an up daisv Taylor , John R. Day, Nancy Dixon, Dixie Farrell, Barbara Felts, Linda Ford, Jo Triplette Page Pardue Wagoner Wagcner Ward JERRY LEE PARDUE Boy trouble . . . chccrlcadt F.H.A. Club 4; Cheerleading 3, 4; Ronda High School 1 . handsome . . . dozen to earth . . . o 3; D.O. Club 4; Intraniurals 1, 2, 3, 4. GONER DORIS EVELYN PAI poised . . . likes pay day . . . considerate Future hnuceznif-- 1, 2, 3, 4, Sergearbt-at-Arms 2, Treasurer 4; Senior n- A Ta ir M ‘apla® 1; Beta Club 3, 4; D.E. Club 4, President 4; U.E. Llub 4; Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Student Council 1, 4; Bas¬ il; Beta Club Manager 4; F.S.A. Club 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 4; � ary Assistants Club 1, 2, 3. LILLIE SHELBA WAGONER Quiet zvays . . . Spanish fan . . . mystery girl Spanish Club 3; Glee Club 4. BENNIE RAY WARD, JR. “Yankee” . . . Student Council . . . zvcll-knozvn golfer . . . eager Student Council 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Senior Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Honorable Mention All- State 4; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4, Reporter 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 3; Leader’s Club 3, 4; Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Everything was second or “11”. Just a review of last year we thought. But— a new evil appeared on the scene. Dissecting, memorizing, sketching, discussing and smelling the forms of life became an obses¬ sion with us ... a required obsession under the unpretentious name of BIOLOGY. We survived. And besides, we handed in nine book reports, took the Nationwide Latin Examination, learned to sew with dexterity, laboriously descended and ascended the “gym hill” for the last time (we vowed) and began getting our drivers’ licenses. By the time we had grown quite immune to Midterm exams, typewriter ribbon, and strained wrists achieved from too much diagramming. And suddenly— we were Juniors! Armed witii compasses, rulers, and sharpened pencils, we attacked a year of plane geometry. The Einsteins and such gathered second period to bear up under the strain of physics ... We all sat daily under the auspices of Mr. Noble and learned fact after fact in U. S. History. The Junior class meetings became more and more frequent. Marquita was kept busy taking CHARLIE RAY WATERS Friends galore . . . zvilling to work . . . skipping class D.O. Club 4; Assistant Production Manager of THE ELK ANT¬ LER 3; School Repairman Corps 4; Intramurals '' VONDA WEATHERMAN Twin to DeVon . . . fusses zvith hair . . . Aubrey F.S.A. Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Fashion Editor of ELK ANTLER 4; Intramurals 2. DEVON WEATHERMAN Beverly . . . Chevrolet . . Ronda High School 1, .3; D.r FRANCES FELICIA WEST Future housewife . . . Chevrolet . . . hangs out at Royall's ■ .E. Chit ' Reta Club 4; F.S.A. Club 3, 4; Audio-Visual Assist- itant 3; Track 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. Waters Sale West Roth Williams Yarboro BETTY LOU WILLIAMS 7 alk, talk, talk . . . personality plus . . . far-away love D.O. Club 4; Glee Club 3; Library Assistants Club 1, 2, 3, Re¬ porter 3; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. Club 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y Club 1. 2, 3; F.S.A. Club 2. FELIX CALVIN YARBORO His own Plymouth . . . ambitious . . . last on roll . . , teases the girls Class President 2, 4; Class Vice-President 3; Monogram Club 2, 3; Library Assistants Club 2; Bi-Pby-Chem Club 2, 3, Treasurer 2, President 3; Student Council 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2; Beta Club 3, 4, President 4; Hi-Y Club 3, 4, Secre¬ tary 4; Band President 3, Student Director 2, 3, 4, Drum Major 4, Concert Master 4; All State Band Clinic 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3. SENIORS notes for her minutes; Dick had dollar signs in his eyes from all the money that came rolling in from the candy and magazine sales. Lyndon, as supervisor, and Felix as his assistant, comman¬ deered the whole show when our big project came. We’ll never forget the hammering, hollering, and hanging it took to put Neptune’s kingdom into the gym. Mary Ann and Linda were seeing seaweed in their dreams; Bivins and Jolley were wondering how they could build a shell in one day; Half the class became dungareed angels as they hung the immense “sky” . . . Then we cleared the debris of staples, paint cans, brushes, chewing gum papers, tacks, old rags, wire, and crepe paper to prepare for the NIGHT. But the work was just beginning for Twinkle and Pat and the others on the food committee. They sliced carrots, mixed punch, and spread ham until they couldn’t talk about how tired they were. The Junior-Senior Prom on the actual night was a step into the sea. The strains of Ebb Tide, the theme song, bubbled from a titanic pink and grey shell ... at intermission Wilma was crown¬ ed Miss Elkin High. Winding up the year, we made a daisv chain to present to the Seniors on ... No qualms beset us as we saw our superiors graduate on June 1, 19' When September rolled arou goodbye to college friends, th get-to-gethers, jobs, ten o’clo muda shorts, and mid-afternoo. We slid into the Senior st without incident or accident, lish IV scholars were in an up discovered that one theme a week was a re¬ quirement of them whether they could write or not. The Business English young men and women were dismayed to hear of oral reports, conversation, and dramatizations weekly. The pre-college math boys and three girls found themselves remembering their sophomore alge¬ bra; our Spanish “amigos” were at it again; the future businesswomen were all wrapped up in secretarial practice, bookkeeping, shorthand, and typing. Journalism attracted so many of us that it became necessary to divide it into two periods. The fifth period class set to work on THE ELK with Jeane, Jimmy, and Donald as figureheads; the ANTLER staff were kept on the job by Vicky and Watana; without fail the ANTLER came out once a month. T.miV Cockerftn her alphabetical list for di- me ■’ ' and eowns. , John R. Day, Nancy Dixon, Dixie Draughn, Jim Farrell, Barbara Felts, Linda Ford, Joe Gentry, Page Twenty-Three A NOW THEY’RE JUNIORS... This is the big year . . . Leading the class are Buddy Farrell, Chris Glenn, Carol Brown, and Rita Caudle . . . Selling candy . . . Magazine subscriptions . . . Christmas cards . . . Then! Class rings arrived just before the Christmas holidays . . . Santa couldn’t have done better . . . Sponsoring Mr. and Miss Elkin High will bring in more money for the Junior-Senior ... As usual, they will try to outdo all the junior classes before them . . . And they might just do it!! Induction into the Beta Club if that “B” is maintained . . . Helen is chief marshal . . . Nights of studying U. S. History (Who led Shay’s rebellion?) . . . plane geometry (axioms, theorems, proofs) . . , chemistry (composition of matter) . . . and Spanish. The J uniors donated many members to the various varsities . . . Colvin Hege, Jerry James, and Ted Mastin were All-Confer¬ ence choices . . . Barbara and Carol led the Does all season . . . Then “Cunning Juniors” won the intra-mural championship. Brinegar, Carol Rita Caudle, Treasurer; Carol Brown, Secretary; Chris Glenn, Vice-President; and Buddy Farrell, President. Uevcrly . . . Chevrolet . , Ronda High School 1, 3; D.C Waters Roth Top Row: Billy Bruce, Bobby Carter, Eddie Carter, K. M. Carter, Donald Cass, Pat Cass. f I Second Row: Rita Caudle, Tony Chipman, Mackie Cockerham, Emelene Corder, Linda ! Couch, Jo Ann Darnell. f Third Row: Ruby Darnell, Abbye Davis, John R. Day, Nancy Dixon, Dixie Draughn, Jim Edwards. I Fourth Row: Sammy Elmore, Buddy Farrell, Barbara Fells, Linda Ford, Joe Gentry, j ! Sharon Gentry. Page Twenty-Three •iellmg caiic. . . Christmas s arrived just l;s . . . Santa Sponsoring ■11 bring in aior ... As ill the junior 1 they might ) if that “B irown, Secretary; |1 Buddy Farrell To f) Row; Chris Glenn, Helen Graham, Patsy Guyer, Pat Harris, Mary Frances Hart, Colvin Hege. Second Row: Melinda Helton, Lottie Hemric, Anne Hine, Emma Lee Holbrook, Georgia | Holcomb, Tommy Holcomb. | Third Row: Henry Jackson, Jerry James, Rex Judd, Jean Lanning, Sybil Lawrenee, Louise 1 Laxton, Fourth Row: Steve Long, Naney Lyon, John Martin, Nancy Martin, Ted Mastin, Barbara Ann McLeod. Page Tzventy-Four Fop ]{ow; Melba Mounce, David Myers, Betty Ann Parker, Sandra Pennell, Any Phillips, Betty Jean Prevette. Second ' '—I rley Renegar, Gayle Rhyne, Libby Settle, Carrie Smoo )w: Hattie Couch, Phil C Benny Lee Dar- Third Rcivis, Bill Henry Davis, Tatnm, Deanna Stuart, Jim Thompson, I son, Clara T Row; Brenda Daye, Bill lack A. Gentry, •ntry, Pat Guyer. Row: Elizabeth Harpe, W,es, Harry Hen- White, Frip Hinshaw, Gary Holbrook di Row; Shelia Hooper, Rar inson. Bud Lan- na Ann Leary, Phyllis Lowe. h Row; Linda Lyon, Wilbei li, Norma Martin, Lonnie Miller Page Twenty -Five 1 SOPHOMORES have time for anything . . . Latin II and translating Caesar’s “Gal¬ lic Wars”, along with learning fifth declension . . . term papers . . . handling quadratic equations in Algebra II . . . participating in varsity sports . . . “sounding off” in the band . . . seiwing at the Junior-Senior Prom— what could make a Sophomore year more pleasant? With Richard Royall, Bob Noe, Deanna Marshall and Sybrilla Caudle to lead the class, activ¬ ities galore filled the school year. Of course there was the unavoid¬ able homework, but oft times it “played second fiddle” to such events as pep rallies, ball games, dances, class gatherings and Homecoming preparations. Richard Royall, SybriUa Caudle, Deanna Marshall, Bob Noe. Second Rov Holcomb, Tomm fe, Emma Lee Holbroc Third Row an Lanning, Sybil Lawre Laxton, Fourth Row Ann McLeod. ancy Martin, Ted Mastii Top Row: Edward Ashber, Barbara Alexander, PI econd Row; Eva Barker, CaroL,I nge,_Walter Br j Don Byrd, Ima |Lou Byrd Third Row: Mike Carpenter, man, Pat Cockei-ham, Linda Cooper. Page Twenty-Six elb Byrd, TIhap- B()bl)y Adams, Jimmj )w: Brenda Barnett, ruce, Carol Burcham. Iv': Bruce Burchette, j ■audle, Audrey Churc ry iiav? waited for, aary under one anu c ander the other, they e file l)eginning of a d ireer and a Iniglit fiu ToiMtow: Hattie Couch, Phil Couch, Helen Cranford, Garvey Dameron, Benny Lee Dar¬ nell, Bill Davis, Bill Henry Davis. Second Row: Brenda Daye, Billy Eidson, Jim Finney, Evelyn Gentry, Mack A. Gentry, Mildred Gentry, Pat Guyer. Third Row: Elizabeth Harpe, Tommy Harris, Jean Hayes, Katherine Hayes, Harry Hen- sel, Phillip Hinshaw, Gary Holbrook. F()urth Row: Shelia Hooper, Ramona Jackson, Brent Johnson, Charles Johnson, Bud Lan- ning, Jtdia Ann Leary, Phyllis Lowe. Fi tli Row: Linda Lyon, Wilbert McBride, Donna Maines, Magdalene Marsh, Deanna Marshall, Norma Martin, Lonnie Miller. Page Twenty-Seven hard Royall, Bob No Marshall and Sy 0 lead the class, activ ■e filled the school yeai ':here was the iinavoid- icwork, blit oft times it d second fiddle” to such as pep rallies, ball games, class gatherings and ming preparations. Toil Row; Sylvia Money, iCarol Moody, Sam Newman, Bob Noe, David Pardue, Tina Paul, Bill Poplin. Second Row: Margie Prevette, Gale Reeves, Albeit Rose, Richard Royall, Norma Sboal, Larry Simmons, Jane Sneed. Third Row: Carol Southard, Jerry Steele, Norman Stephens, Frankie Stewart, Cheryl Swaini, Jerry Swift, Julia Ann Thompson. Fourth Row: Larry Tilley, Jo Ann Transou, Syvada Tretsky, Brenda Vestal, Betty Wad¬ dell, Patsy Wagoner, Naney Walls. Fifth Row: Harold Walters, Ramona Waters, Bobby Weatherman, Louise West, jwoodie Wiles, David Woodruff, Windle Yarhoro. ! Page Twenty-Eight Bobby Hartness, Vice-President; Gale Edison, President; Judy Beale, Secretary; and Bud Stuart, Treasurer. FRESHMEN Finally they have become full-fledged high school students. They have a long way to go, but they know there are many wonderful things in store for them. This is the time they have waited for; so with a Latin dictionary under one arm and an algebra book under the other, they eagerly plunge into the beginning of a thrilling high school career and a bright future. Top Row: Bobby Adams, Jimmy Allen. Second Row; Brenda Barnett, Judy Beale, Alfred Billings, Judy Blackburn, Max Black¬ burn, Buddy Bruce, Carol Burebam. Third Row; Bruce Burcbette, Peggy Butner, Sybile Carlton, Dellaphine Carter, Peggy iCarter, Ellen Caudle, Audrey Church. fop Row: David Cleary, Rebecca Cockerham, Ronnie Cooke, Janet Couch, Lana Couch, Arvil Lee Darnell, Billy Darnell. Second Row: Jack Darnell, Leonard Darnell, Sheldon Darnell, Marion Davis, Lorna Dickson, Steven Edwards, Larry Ellis. Third Row: Gale Eidson, Junior Eelts, Ross Fox, Nancy Franklin, Linda Gentry, Margaret Gentry, Mary Ruth Gentry. Fourth Row: James Graham, Billy Hall, Fred Hannon, Jerry Hanis, Bobby Hartness, Carolyn Hinson, Frankie Hinson. hiftli Row: Wally Holcomb, Helen Hudspeth, Willie Mae Hunter, Ned Jennings, Jimmy Lawrence, Jay Lawrence, Lawrence Laxton. Page Thirty First Row; George Hart, Jr., Jerry Hemric, David Helton, Julia Ann Hayes, Maxine Heinric, Patsy Hemric, Sonny Hemric, Johnny Holcomb, Phyllis Irion. Second Row: Wilda Jackson, Jenny Jennings, Lanny Johnson, Mary Anne Johnson, Bobby Lankford, Michael Lawrence, Allen Laxton, Kaye Long, James Macemore. Third Row: Johnsye Martin, Betty Meed, Mary Lou Meed, Winnie Moncus, Gayle Money, Tommy Osborne, Bobby Owens, Garland Pardue, Harold Park. Foiirtli Row: Paul Park, Margaret Parrot, Blanche Poplin, Jane Redmon, Sara Redmon, Charles Rhyne, Susan Richardson, Sterling Sagar, Wanda Settle. Fifth Row: Jackie Simmons, Rachel Sloop, Sammy Sloop, Wesley Smitherman, Lana Smoot, Alma Jean Sneed, Susie Sneed, Clarence Swaim, Nancy Swaim. Sixth Row; Bunny Thompson, Linda Tinsley, Ronnie Transou, Jimmy Uldrick, Jack Wampler, Johnny Welhom, Jerry Wilmoth, Charles York. Page Thirty-Three MISS NANCY DIXON Football team’s choice! This is the ideal way to ride in the Homecoming parade. “Rain, rain go away— Why come on Homecoming Day?” With wilted, fading crepe paper, a diminished number of floats in the parade, and with mud-spattered ve¬ hicles, the Homecoming Parade was a wet success! Nancy, the Junior cheerleaders and Bill’s convertible formed the driest float, but Miss Whitley’s homeroom came out on “Top” again with “We’ll BEE Buzzin Victory.” The crov.iiii'.g and kissing the half-time band show, an victory besides, made the Game one we won’t forget. mti With broad grins, the muddy co-captains. Jun¬ ior and Jerry, kissed and crowned Nancy. Right In Iront of everybody, too. i I Wcitana Owens and Junior Newman were selected as the most athletic Seniors of the class. They not only symbolize the athletic program at EHS, but also show how essential activity is to a well-rounded personality. For their sportsmanship, vitality, and ability, let's give fifteen “rahs” to Watana and Junior. Page Thirty-Five isi? ¥ The COACHES are finally caught all together on the hill over¬ looking the athletic field. Starting at left; Mrs. Jarrell, Girls’ Basket¬ ball and Physical Education; Mr. Noble, Head Baseball and Assistant Football; Mr. Freeman, J-V Football; Mr. Eldridge, Athletic Direc¬ tor, Basketball; Mr. Yarborough, Head Football, Track, and J-V Basketball. TENNIS managers Wally Holcomb and Gale Eidson meet Coach Lewis Alexander at the courts. MONOGRAMMERS BOOST SCHOOL SPIRIT A member of the Monogram club does his part in raising money for the annual sports ban¬ quet to be held in the spring. This year the Monogrammers have sold ribbons, made foot¬ ball programs, sold sweaters and have done var¬ ious other things. Officers for this year are Shelby Jean Couch, president; Benny Ward, vice-presi¬ dent; Delores Wagoner, secretary; and Carrie Bet Smoot, treasurer. Managers Butch Eller, Sonny Hemric, David Pardue and Bud Lanning stand “ready, willing and able” beside the activity bus. Bottom: Kay Beulin, Margaret Fletcher, Sally Ray, Wilma Cheek, Melinda Helton, Watana Owens, Barbara Sale, Phyllis Brown, Helen Gra¬ ham, Barbara Alexander. Middle: Barbara Cooper, Vicky Franklin, Jeane Lanning, Nancy Darnell, Sancha Pennell, Pat Harris. Top: Bob Roth, Don Koontz, Brent Johnson, Tommy Harris, Buddy Farrell, Mackie Cockerham, David Myers, Jerry James. Vertically: Bud Lanning, Melvin Thomp¬ son, Shelby Couch, Billy Edison, Delores Wagoner, Bennie Ward, Carrie Bet Smoot, Wilbert McBride, Bill Davis, Deanna Marshall, Helen Cranford, Bettv Childress, Richard Royall, Ted Mastin, Lyn¬ don DeBorde. “VICTORY. VICTORY. That’s Their Cry” “Blue and Gold, fight! Blue and Gold, fight!” Here are the ones we cannot do without— the cheerleaders. They hold hard practice sessions on Tuesdays and Thurs¬ days, and show up without fail and on time at every game. Leading pep rallies, victory clieers, and keeping school spirit, are jobs suited only for them. We believe that these cheerleaders, under the excellent leadership of Miss Ethel Whitley, are the best!! So we salute them— the peppiest, spiciest, and most energetic girls we know. Miss Ethel Whit¬ ley, the sponsor, views the proceedingss of picture taking. Cheerleaders Childress Pardue Swaim Darnell Couch Franklin Cheek Sale Tucker Pennell Tanning Caudle Laxton Davis Brown Helton Barker Maines Waters Vestal Moody Swaim Hayes Cockerhain Saylor Williams Silverman Reichard Franklin Strenuous Shelby Jean Couch, chief cheer¬ leader. - First Row: Wally Holcomb, Bob Noe, Junior Newman, Melvin McBride, Wilbert Mc¬ Bride, Charles Johnson, Ross Fox, Charles Walters, Joe Hearne, Joe Gentry. Second Row: Mackie Cockerham, Jerry Vestal, Ted Masten, Tommy Harris, John R. Day, Will Newman, Mike Carpenter, Bennie Ward, Bill Edwards. Third Row: Sam Newman, Franklin Williams, Don Byrd, Colvin Hege, Jerry Steele, Ed Blackburn, Jim Chappell, Woodie Wiles, Jerry James, Billy McCoin. Football Tliis was the year the Buckin’ Elks came through with the first Conference Championship in the history of football at Elkin High . . . There were some losses to non-conference foes, of course, and a tie with one con¬ ference opponent . . . but certainly football rode along at new heights for Coach Yarborough this season. The start was a little slow ... a close loss to non¬ conference Granite Falls . . . but it didn’t take long for the team to find itself, gather a wonderful spirit, and work as a well-oiled machine in defeating their arch¬ rival from across the river . . . Jonesville ... by a rather convincing 26 to 14 score. Then came the meeting with two other non-conference foes . . . strong Mineral Springs and Boone . . . against these teams the Buckin Elks learned plenty while going down in defeat. The Sparta game, however, was a different story ... it was a most convincing victory for the Elks . . . and they thought they were on the “track” again . . . that is, until the big Wilkes Central team came to Memorial Park. It was a wet, cold night . . . and it was even more dreary after the Wilkes Central backs turned every Elk mistake into a score . . . and seemed to do everything right . . . The only bright spot was when E d Blackburn snagged a difficult pass and wiggled on to pay dirt for the only Elk touchdown. That was the last defeat for the Buckin’ Elks . . . i. } Seniors who played an important role in the 1954-55 Buckin’ Elk’s victories are: Bill Edwards, Billy MoCoin, Ben Ward, Jimmy Chappell, Junior Newman, Joe Hearne, Ed Black¬ burn and Colvin Hege. Bob Noe and Mike Carpenter found the key plays for the right time in their quarterbacking . . . ends Blackburn, Hege, and Will Newman held on to those passes . . . and the entire line played their hearts out as they op)ened up holes for Joe Hearne, Jerry James, and Bob Noe. Miller’s Creek was defeated by a wide margin . . . West Yadkin looked easy as the Yarborough machine really rolled. But then came the rains . . . literally . . . and conference foe, Boonville, held the Elks to a 7-7 tie. This was the only game in the conference which was not on the decisive win column. The really big game came on Thanksgiving Day with Yadkinville . . . both teams had identical conference records . . . and the so-called experts picked Yadkin¬ ville to win by at least two touchdowns. But the Buckin’ Elks couldn’t be downed that day . . . every man, even down to waterboy. Butch Eller, were determined not !' ! to taste defeat. It was one of those football games you read about and wish for . . . onr Buckin’ Elks could do no wrong ... it was perfect timing, hard vicious tackling, plays clicking ... a line outweighed by many pounds . . . but holding on to every inch of ground . . . all in all a wonderful victory for the Buckin’ Elks . . . a two-touchdown victory over Yadkin ille . . . and the Conference title. A season like this would not be complete without the usual horseplay ... a team that will ride to such vic¬ tories as those over Jones ’ille and then the climatic win over Yadkinville . . . something HAD to be done . . . so, into the creek went the coaches ... a good wetting, clothes and all . . . but let the boys have their fun . . . those slirill ictorv yells sound mighty good around ole’ Elkin High’s football field. ii 1 BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM First Row: Bill Edwards, Bob Noe, Buddy Farrell, Brent John¬ son, Don Koontz, Junior New¬ man. Second Row: John Beale, Ralph Triplette, Jimmy Chap¬ pell, Jerry Steele, Lyndon De- Borde, Wendell Guth, Tommy Harris. COUNTY CROWN Triplette Edwards Guth Chappell DeBorde Newman Koontz • r “Well, boys, you did it,” says Coach Eldridge to his sen¬ ior starters, Don Koontz and Lyndon DeBorde. CAPTURED BY ELKS Hardly had the cries of the football fans died from the field than a band of deter¬ mined young men took to the hardwood to start the basketball season. But to the dis¬ may of all, the Buckin’ Elks lost 2 of their first 3 encounters to Wilkes Central. The lone victory was over Mountain Park. But— six straight wins boosted the Elks to a position of one of the top ten in the Northwest. Then— crash! Eollowing the vic¬ tories over Mr. Airy, Boonville, Eranklin, Jonesville, Sparta, Yadkinville and Mt. View, West Yadkin dumped the Elks for the third loss of the vear. Not to be denied, howevei ihis band of young men, sparked by Lyndon DeBorde trounced Mt. View and Boonville for the second time of the year. These conquests seemed to take the life from the Elks, and they lost three straight to Mt. Park, Jones¬ ville and West Yadkin. Then, under the inspired guidance of Coach Claude Eldridge, the Elks rebound¬ ed for five straight wins and the Surry crown. Following the Surry tournament, the Elks blasted a strong Flat Rock team 49-44. But to the disappointment of fans, players and the coach, West Yadkin dump¬ ed the Elks by 49-44. This was the last game of the year for Elkin and also for seven senior stars, Lyndon DeBorde, Don Koontz, Junior Newman, Wendell Guth, Ralph Triplette, Bill Edwards, and Jim Chappell played their last game. What does next year hold? Who knows? But there never will be another team of ’55. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM The Bucking Does, better known as the girls’ basketball team, can definitely be said to have had a successful season. Why? Why, they beat Jonesville, of course. After much juggling and switching. Coach Polly Jarrell picked Har¬ ris, Park and Brown for her defensive Does, and Cooper, Dixon, and Lowe for the forward posts. Barbara Cooper was the big scoring threat to all opposing teams because of her consistent high scoring. Elkin’s bench was particularly strong with Judy Beale and Deanna Marshall supplying extra energy for the guards, and Dee Stuart and Helen Cranford bolstering the forwards. But games were only half the story, there were practice sessions daily when the unsung heroines, the managers, were always on duty. Clara Tucker, and Faye Gentry, the managers, kept the team running efficiently, while Delores Wag¬ oner, the score-keeper, kept them aware of their weak spots, with her “teetotaler tally-sheets,” With team spirit and a liking for basketball, these girls have been a standard for Elkin High athletics. Manage rs Clara Tucker, Faye Gentry, and Delores Wagoner keep check on equipment. Deanna Stuart, Jane Wooten, Judy Beale, Phyllis Lowe, Barbara Cooper, Frankie Stewart, Pat Harris, Helen Cranford, Linda Ford, Dellaphine Carter, Marilyn Park, Nancy Dixon, Carole Brown. David Myers, Dick Hodel, Bob Noe, Eddie Carter, Donald Koontz, Bobby Carter, Balph Triplette, Allen Hall. IT’S TIME FOR TENNIS! The 1955 season opened on Mareh 25th with the Buekin Elks vs. the Demons of Reynolds High in Winston-Salem. For the first year, the Elks compiled an out¬ standing record of 7-3. Winning over Gray twice, Hanes twice, Thomasville twice, and the Jaycees once, they lost to Hickory twice and Greensboro once. The traveling team was composed of David Myers, Allen Hall, Ralph Triplette, Dick Hodel, Bob Noe, Donald Koontz, and the Garter twins. Bob and Eddie. These boys, and the others on the team, did not have a definite time to practice, only when they could and would. They obtained their positions on the ladder by challenging a player above them; Bob Noe and David Myers jockeyed all season for top man. Lewis Alexander, a prominent lawyer and a competent tennis coach, was the man responsible for the success of the team this year, ably as¬ sisted by Roger Garter. They were responsible for the already imposing schedule that has been lined up for this season. With the installation of the “Little Pavilion” and the lights for night playing, tennis is a varsity sport that is quickly attaining prominence in athletic life at Elkin High School. SPRING SPORTS First Row; Jack Darnell, Mackie Cockerham, Bill Edwards, Melvin Thompson, Bill McCoin, Jim Ed¬ wards, Jerry James, James Graham. Second Row; Buddy Farrell, John R. Day, Tony Chipman, Woodie Wiles, Tommy Harris, Jerry Steele, Brent Johnson, William Davis, John Beale, Edward Blackburn. WHEN SPRING HITS E. H. S. THE BASE¬ BALL ADDIGTS head for the diamond. The team, who wound up with an even-steven 6-6 record for 1954, begin their ’55 schedule March 22 with Mt. Airy. One visit to the athletic field when the Elks are sweating it out in one of Noble’s hard practices, would show any fan that they are anticipating a successful season. Page Forty-Three CONCERT BAND Standing: Mr. Ed Waugh, Clara Tucker, Linda Jennings, Danny Holcomb, Johnny Blackburn, Emma Lee Hol¬ brook, Chris Glenn, Bob Roth, Wendell Guth, Tommy Holcomb, Kenny Martin, Billy Eidson, Phil Couch, Richard Royal!, Wally Holcomb, Bill Davis, Ned Jennings, Tommy Stimpson, Buddy Chappell, Johnny Ford, Dean Phillips, Sandy Biggs, Larry Hanks. Sitting: Lanny Johnson, Hattie Couch, Linda Parker, Gale Eidson, Larry Nixon, Lawrence Laxton, Fred Rash, Felix Yarboro, Jimmy Shore, Robbie Transou, Allen Laxton, Helen Granford, Deanna Marshall, Kathie Cockerham, Donald Couch, Rick Henderson, George Hart, Judy Beale, Tom Davis, Joe Blackburn, Jo Anne Transou, Linda Gouch, Guy Snow. HALF-TIME SHOWS Adding to the pleasure of the band members the entire year was the direetor, Ed Waugh, who, with his satirieal dry baehelor’s wit, always made praetiee sessions an antieipated pleasure. With his introduetion of jazz to the repertoire he has made a solid contribution to the band, and the school life in general. What would any parading band be, however, without the leadership of the drum major? And at E. H. S. Felix Yarboro, with his snappy, rhythmic step, filled that position. In his re¬ galia and twirling his baton, Felix led Elkin High’s band on many occasions. He was followed by the strutters, who, no matter how cold or hot, are always stepping high for those who anxiously await their performance. A big salute to the majorettes who worked hard in all kinds of weather to keep the spirit warm. Out front were the color guards who filled the position well. A salute to them for their work in carrying our Banner farther. When the second week of August came around. Director Ed Waugh blew the whistle for the majorettes and color guard to begin their routine practice for the marching season, followed next week by the whistle of drum major Felix Yar¬ boro, for the full band drills. Much time was spent during the fall season on drills for football games, both home and away, and for parades here and there. The entire band enjoyed the rollicking trips to ballgames and parades in other towns. On the buses was heard “nkes” and voices in every range. “All dressed up and no place to go!” is Mr. Ed Waugh — director. “Forward, march!” i BETAS— LEADERS IN SCHOLARSHIP AND CHARACTER If you are a brain and have maintained an aver¬ age of 90 or above, you are eligible for member¬ ship in the Beta Club. The initiation of new mem¬ bers proves to be lots of fun for everyone. As a projeet for raising money, the Beta Club sells popeorn at the football games; another projeet is putting on plays. To distinguish their diplomas from others, the Betas get a gold seal on theirs. Leading the elub this year are Felix Yarboro, president; Diek Hodel, viee-president; Watana Owens, secretary; Donald Koontz, treasurer. First Row: Felix Yarboro, Rita Caudle, Margaret Fletcher, Ruby Tucker, Phyllis Brown, Linda Ford, Helen Graham, Nancy Dixon. Second Row: Mrs. Carl Calloway, advisor; Watana Owens, Frances West, Barbara Cochrane, Betsy Ball, Betty Ann Parker, Carole Brown, Patsy Guyer, Deanna Stuart, AIbbye Davis. Third Row: Dick Hodel, Annie Sue Jackson, Kay Beulin, Mary Ann Laffoon, Vicky Franklin, Delores Wagoner, Mary Frances Hart, Nancy Lyon, Dixie Draugbn, Marquita Thomas, Sybil Lawrence, Libby Settle, David Myers, Jeane Smitherman, Barbara Sale, Doris Park. Fourth Row: Ben Ward, Lyndon DeBorde, Donald Koontz, Wendell Guth, Buddy Farrell, Johnny Martin, Melvin Thompson, Donald Cass. GOOD GOVERNMENT AT WORK THE STUDENT COUNCIL represents the lawmaking body of E. H. S. The Council has made possible a number of hayrides, parties, dances, and school sponsored activities. A closer drawn relationship of faculty and students can be traced to the Student Council efforts, as can the unusual degree of cooperation exhibited at Elkin High. Truly, our gratitude is extended to you, the members of the Student Council. w. ' Sitting: Dick Hodel, treasurer; Mr. L. B. Ad- cox, Lyndon DeBorde, president; Harry Hensel, parliamentarian; Phyllis Brown, secretary; Jerry James, vice - president; Delores Wagoner, Joe Price, Jackie Simmons, Abbye Davis, Norman Graham, Richard Royall, Bob Hartness, Katherene Hayes, Larry Nixon, Clara Tucker, Mary Ann John¬ son, Ciarrie Smoot, Judy Beale, Carole Moody, Kay Beulin, Melba Blev¬ ins, Bennie Ward. Sitting: Harold Hinson, Junior Newman, Betty Williams, Evelyn Cleary, Pat Mitchell. Standing: Billy McCoin, Charlie Waters, Bobby Darnell, Bruce Hinson, Sam Wal¬ ters, Jimmy Bradley, Bill Tulbert, Bud Holcomb, Arlie Stanley, Mr. Claude Eldridge, advisor. SELLING TRAINS PERSONALITY AND BUSINESS SENSE THE DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION program initiated this year, has proven to l)e successful and popular with the seniors. Under the direction of Mrs. Adrian Nixon, the girls and two boys hold positions in downtown establishments. While D. E. attracted more girls, the Diversified Occupations organization caught mostly boys. With Air. Claude Eldridge as counselor, these D. O. boys found jobs in industrial firms and the girls as medical assistants. With morning classes and afternoon jobs, there’s never a dull moment for these people who work while they learn. First Row; Marilyn Park, Mary Ann Laffoon, Jo Ann Darnell, Barbara Cochrane, Frances Whitaker. Sec¬ ond Row: Delores Wagoner, Kay Beulin, Wilma Chipman, Ruby Darnell, Jane Mendenhall, Doris Park, Annie Guyer, Jimmy Taylor, Farrell Settle, Mrs. Adrian Nixon, advisor. JUNIOR LEADER’S CLUB First Row; Ronnie Cooke, Jerry Harris, Will Newman. Second Row: Bob Hartness, Lanny Johnson, Alfred Bil¬ lings. Third Row: Billy Hall, Bud Stuart, Billy Hopper, Larry Nixon, Wendell Yar- boro, Jerry Vestal, James Graham, Gale Eidson, Wally Holcomb, Lawrence Laxton, Jimmy Shore. SENIOR LEADER’S CLUB First Column: Melvin Thomp¬ son, Sam Elmore, Mike Carpen¬ ter, Charles Walters, Chris Glenn, Tom Harris. Second Row: David Myers, Lyndon DeBorde, Tom Holcomb, Buddy Farrell. Back Row: David Par- due, Dick Hodel, Benny Ward, Ralph Triplette, Brent Johnson. VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP- THE Y.M.C.A. LEADERSHIP CLUBS Learning to referee, keeping score pads, and working off hours at the front desk are a few duties that keep members busy in the winter. Springs brings a hayride to Camp Albert But¬ ler and a Mother-Son dinner. Officers this year were presidents: Gale Eidson, Melvin Thomp¬ son; vice-presidents; Wally Holcomb, Sam El¬ more; secretaries: Bill Hooper, Mike Carpenter; treasurers: Bud Stuart, Charles Walters; chap¬ lains: Jim Shore, and Chris Glenn. BUS DRIVERS Whether it’s raining, snowing, or sleeting, these hard-working and early-rising boys get us here and get us here on time. In addition to transporting us to and from school, they also load us downtown for X-Rays and drive the ac¬ tivity bus when necessary. The lives they save just happen- to be ours. I Front Row: Johnny Martin, Bobby Darnell, Junior Newman, Bill Tul- bert, Wilbert MeBride. Second Row: Henry Jaekson, James Chappell, K. M. Carter, Billy Bruce, Bobby Mar¬ ion, Donald Cass, and Mr. Adcox. smt tmen 'll LANGUAGE CLUBS-Learn Foreign Culture and Customs In the SPANISH CLUB any member of the club is eligible for an office. The meetings are held the second Tuesday night in each month. There are parties, weiner roasts and hayrides for entertainment. The club also participates in chapel programs. LATIN CLUB: First Row: Judy Silverman, Jo Saylor, Bill Davis, Jimmy Allen, Billy Eidson, Betty Ann Parker. Second Row: Helen Graham, Lawrence Laxton, Marian Davis, Mary Frances Hart, Louise Laxton, Betsy Ashby. Third Row: James Graham, Carole Brown, Gale Edison, Loma Dickson, Nancy Dixon, Phyllis Brown, Abbye Davis, Sybrilla Caudle, Frankie Stewart. Fourth Row: Deanna Stuart, Chris Glenn, David Myers, Helen Cranford, Phyllis Lowe, Barbara Sale, Jane Wooten, Nancy Martin, Brenda Vestal, Glenda Lowe. Fifth Row: Gale Reeves, Norma Martin, Jane Sneed, Laura Sears, Nancy Neaves, Phyllis Allen, Anita Reichard, Bud Stuart, Bobby Hartness, Larry Nixon, Nancy Franklin, Linda Ford, Vicky Mayberry, Vicky Frankbn, Advisor — Miss Emma Cooke. Sixth Row: Julia Ann Leary, Deanna Marshall, Pat Guyer, Felix Yarboro, Richard Royall, Wendell Guth, Allen Hall, Tommy Harris, Jimmy Shore, Bobby Carter, Bob Noe, Mike Carpenter. LATIN CLUB: Only second year students are eligible for offices in the Latin Club. The mem¬ bers buy pins and subscribe for magazines. For entertainment there are hayrides, picnics, and Christmas parties. The club meets the third Tuesday in each month, usually with socials at meetings. SPANISH CLUB: First Row: Rose Marie Smith, Melinda Helton, Pat Harris, Marquita Thomas, Patsy Guyer, Linda Couch. Second Row: Ann Hines, Sharon Gentry, Betsy Ball, Bennie Ward, Jerry James, Jim Edwards, Steve Long, Sandra Pennell, Advisor — Mrs. Virginia Royall. Third Row: Baibara Cooper, Joe Black- bm . Tommy Holcomb, Lyndon DeBorde, Johnny Martin, Franklin Williams, Jim Bivins, Buddy Farrell, Joe Price, John R. Day. Page Fifty Sitting; Ruby Tucker, Emma Lee Holbrook, Vicky Franklin, Shelby Jean Couch, Joe Blackburn. Standing: Mrs. Calloway, Nancy Lyons, Emelene Corder, Barbara Adams, Melba Blevins, Rita Caudle, Willie Mae Hunter, Magdalene Marsh, Melinda Helton. THEY LENGTHEN THE LIFE OF LIBRARY BOOKS Wednesday afternoon is the meeting time for members of the Library Assistants Club. As pro¬ jects this year the members made bulletin boards for the library, scrapbooks to show at the State District Convention, and attend the District Rally in the fall. Some of the members work at the desk during their study period, while others keep books straight and aid students who seek information. For entertainment, this service club has parties and other socials. ACCURACY AND EFFICIENCY IN ACTION (Future Secretaries of America) These are our future secretaries who will be filling the office jobs in the business world. The girls put social life second when meeting time comes around. Keep up the good work, girls, and one day you may hire a member of your own class here at Elkin High. Serving as officers this year are Doris Park Luffman as president, Frances Whi taker, vice-president, Rita Black¬ burn, secretary-treasurer, Annie Sue Jackson, chaplain, Delores Wagoner, program chairman. First Row: Annie Sue Jackson, Doris Park, Delores Wagoner, Rita Blackburn. Second Row: Ramona Jackson, Phyllis Vanhoy, Barbara Swaini. Third Row: Barbara Cochrane, Watana Owens, Mai'y Ann Laffoon, Jo Ann Darnell, Linda Jennings. Fourth Row: Emelene Corder, Vonda Weatherman, Norma. Shoaf, Ruby Darnell. Fifth Row; Melba Mounce, Cheryl Swaim, Karen Sprinkle, Mrs. Adrian Nixon, advisor; Frances Whitaker. First Row: Betty Ann Parker, Pat Cass, Donald Koontz, Betty Childress, Glenda Lowe, Allen Hall, Edward Blackburn. Second Row: Ramona Jackson, Abbye Davis, Mary Frances Hart, Eddie Carter, Benny Phillips, Ralph Triplette, Nancy Lyon, Bobby Carter, Phyllis Brown, Mr. Joines, Pat Guyer, Bill Poplin. SCIENTIST OF THE FUTURE! BI-PHY-CHEM: Biology, physics, or chemistry students, these are the future Einsteins of Amer¬ ica. Last year’s projects were developing and photographing for the annual. Mr. Joines is the new advisor for ’54-55. Monthly meetings are held in the chemistry lab where Donald Koontz, president, takes charge of the experiments or such. Better scientists make for a better world, let’s hope! FOUR IN ONE 4-H: Health, hands, heart, and head, working to¬ gether for the good of all. They work to make the better best. Officers are elected by major¬ ity; meetings are held once a month with super¬ visors; each member has a project. Members are excused from school to attend stock shows, where many have brought home blue ribbons. First Row: Garvey Burcbett, Larry Darnell, David Helton, Donald Coueb, Benny Caudle, Harold Parks, Gale Money. Second Row: Betty Frances Meed, May Gentry, Margaret Felts, Wilda Jackson, Tommy Adams, Sonny Hemric, Helen Hudspetb, Peggy Butner, Joann Mounce, Nancy Neaves, Windle Yarboro, Clara Tucker. Third Row: Dellapbine Carter, P’aye Gentry, Jean Beulin, Mildred Wagoner, Blevin Adams, Lottie Hemric, Dwigbt Cass, Micbael Lawrence, Gary Holbrook, Woodie Wiles, Wilbert McBride, Allen Hall, Lonnie Miller, Jerry Steele, Edward Blackburn, Bennie Hampton, Jim Tbompson. Fourth Row: Donna Maines, Frances Tucker, Rachael Sloop, Barbara Cooper, Martha Blev¬ ins, Frankie Hinson, Fred Harmon, Garvey Dameron, Ralph Triplette. Bj y, Be,. Bnell, Ad-. n, Tomm vins, Budf Sitting: Barbara Adams, Emelene Corder, Evelyn Gentry, Betsy Ball, Rita Caudle, Naney Neaves, Ramona Jackson. Standing: Melba Blevins, Karen Sprinkle, Helen Hudspeth, Peggy Butner, Pat Cass, Martha Blevins, Betty Childress, Dellaphine Carter, Lottie Hemric, Melba Caudle, Miss Holland, Wilma Cheek, Ann Iline, Betty Byrd, Sybrilla Caudle, Jerry Pardue, Clara Haynes, Margaret Fletcher. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS AT YOUR SERVICE With Betsy Ball, Rita Caudle, Evelyn Gentry, Ramona Jackson, and Nancy Neaves as officers, the F. H. A. had a successful year. One of the highlights of any club year is the state convention at Raleigh. Christmas cards and vanilla flavor¬ ing were sold for projects this year, while socials with other schools in the county were the chief entertainment events. YOUNGER TRI-HI-Y’ers STAND OUT IN SERVICE Practically everyone in E. H. S. can tell you something about the accomplishments of the Junior Club. The members, ably assisted by Brenda Vestal, as president, Deanna Marshall, vice-president, Helen Cranford, secretary and Phyllis Allen, treasurer, joined their efforts to make the customary social events successful. Alentioning their part in only the gala Hallo¬ we’en Carnival gives them some recognition for their fine work. Perhaps the merchants of Elkin can best describe their enthusiasm as they col¬ lected gifts to give to the Negro children at Christmastime; and surely they can tell you how they enjoyed every minute of it. First Row: Helen Hudspeth, Vicky Mayheny, Jane Wooten, Jean Hayes, Helen Cranford, Phyllis Allen, Brenda Vestal, Mrs. Jack Underdown, Jo Saylor, Gale Beeves, Nancy Franklin, Betty Waddell, Julia Ann Leary, Frankie Stew¬ art. Second Row: Cheryl Swaim, Nancy Neaves, Pat Lewis, Barbara Alexander, Phyllis Lowe, Jettie Williams, Anita Reichard, Dellaphine Carter, Judy Beale, Linda Lyon, Marian Davis, Laura Sears, Lorna Dickson. HI-Y CLUB: First Row: Philip Hinshaw, Joe Hearne, Eddie Carter, Wilbert McBride, Bobby Carter, Charles Wal¬ ters, Billy Eidson, Second Row: Bill Tulbert, Charles Johnson, Ralph Triplette, Chris Glenn, Allen Hall, Felix Yarboro, James Chappell, Dick Hodel, Benny Ward, Edward Blackburn, Donald Koontz, Billy Bruce, Pat Guyer, Sam Elmore, Third Row: Tom Harris, Arlie Stanley, Johnny Beale, Brent Johnson, Harold Wa lters, Wendle Yarboro, Melvin Thomp¬ son, Mackie Cockerham, Bud Lanning, David Myers, Albert Rose, David Pardue, Jim Finney, Bill Poplin, Buddy Far¬ rell, Benny Phillips, Bob Noe, Mike Carpenter. Fourth Row: Bill Davis, Richard Royall, Wendell Guth, Joe Price, Jim Bivins, Bob Roth, Harry Hensel, Norman Stevens. Y.M.C.A.-SPONSORED GROUPS SET HIGH STANDARDS It’s Thursday night, and the girls of the Senior Tri-Hi-Y led by Miss Carolyn Lipe, advisor, and Watana Owens, president, have come together for another meeting. After an inspiring devotional period conducted by Jeane Smitherman, chaplain of the Christian Club, the vice-president, Clenda Lowe, presents an interesting program. As De- lores Wagoner gives her treasury report, the girls decide it’s time to begin another project. Just ask reporter, Barbara Sale or secretary, Phyllis Brown, about their numerous worthwhile deeds; and, too, let them tell you about the way they enjoyed their joint meetings with the Hi-Y as they sat in candlelight and prayed together. In the fall, the Hi-Y’s time was occupied with bang-up water fights at retreat, State vs. Carolina football game, sponsoring a Homecoming Dance, and the Hallowe’en Carnival. Winter brought Carl Plaster’s band to play at the Holiday Dance and E. H. S. lovers to the Sweetheart Ball. In the spring, a hayride will be the final action of the club, led this year by Dick Hodel, Ed Black¬ burn, Felix Yarboro and Jim Chappell. Chris Glenn served as chaplain. SENIOR TRI-HI-Y CLUB: First Row: Margaret Fletcher, Ann Hine, Mary Long, Rose Smith, Linda Jennings, Nancy Swaim. Second Row: Abibye Davis, Jeane Smitherman, Vicky Franklin, Nancy Dixon, Glenda Lowe, Watana Owens, Miss Carolyn Lipe, Phyllis Brown, Wilma Cheek, Barbara Sale, Jerry Pardue, Sandra Pennell. Third Row: Kay Beulin, Barbara Cooper, Deanna Stuart, Linda Walker, Betty Parker, Betsy Ashby, Mary Ann Laffoon, Pat Harris, Betty Childress, Twinkle Jackson, Shelby Jean Couch, Nancy Dar¬ nell, Jean Lanning, Helen Graham, Doris Blackburn. The Elk Antler Staff: KEEPS US ABREAST OF THE GOINGS-ON AT E.H.S Feature stories due tomorrow, and, of course, that “Beat” is yet to “cover.” Joe and Nancy’s contributions to the sports section, along with Watana and Rose Marie’s “zany” columns, com¬ bine to hasten the work. Ads to be solicited by Barbara and Wilma, but to Glenda falls the task of “bringing them to life!” This is the way we work from a First Class to an All-American rating. ftDLiNES Stencils to he “cut”, with the entire staff receiving that honor. Then Howard and Clayton take over at the mimeograph machines. Another deadline is met! Sitting; Vonda Weatherman, Rose Marie Smith, Watana Owens, Shelby Jean Couch, Barbara Sale, Mary Ann Long. Standing; Glenda Lowe, Barbara Swaim, Joe Gentry, Wilma Cheek, Annie Sue Jackson, Bob Marion, Vicky Franklin, Nancy Dar¬ nell, Joe Price, Bill Edwards, Howard Felts, Rita Blackburn, Emelene Corder, Barbara Cooper, Ruby Tucker. 11 ii ii; !l Last step!! Page Fifty-Five BEFORE IT GOES TO PRESS— The fifth period journalism class had quite a time getting the 1955 ELK off to press. When the staff had been chosen, Donald Koontz, busi¬ ness manager, engineered the advertising cam¬ paign, while Ed Blackburn, advertising manager, composed the advertising copy. Every sunny afternoon the whole class set out to secure fi¬ nance with finesse. As circulation manager, Twinkle Jackson saw that each homeroom had an annual salesman. Then pictures were taken; from then on Betty Childress and Ralph Trip- lette, photography editors, were busy supervising the whole of picture work for the ELK we want¬ ed to be so good. look on, Don¬ ald writes down advertising prospects as fast as Dick points them out. “If I make another error, I’ll scream,” re¬ torts Clara to Ed and Glenda. All work and no play makes a dull class, so we say. Ralph and Donald drove Miss Lipe crazy playing with the calcula¬ tor; every time Mr. Morrow gave a World History test, study groups formed in all corners; A Griper’s Association was formed to protest journalism tests; and on the delirious day when the book went to press, pandemonium reigned with paper fights, hog calls and Cokes. The rush is over; disagreements are behind us; more important than any¬ thing else, we’ve learned the value of TIME. “Say, these aren’t bad pictures at all,” conclude Betty, Ralph, Linda, and Bob. Page Fifty-Six FINALLY, JEANE AND TWINKLE, the circulation managers, sat down to figure out a reasonable and logical way to find things in the book. After extremely fre¬ quent frowns and deep thought— they ar¬ rived at a decision! Simply stop worrying and compose an INDEX. INDEX Advertisements _ _ _ Athletics _ Band _ Baseball _ Basketball Boys’ _ Girls’ _ _ Beta Club _ Bi-Phy-Chem Club _ Bus Drivers _ Cheerleaders _ Coaches _ Dedication _ _ Distributive Education Club _ Diversified Occupations Club _ Eighth Grade _ Faculty _ Football _ Foreword _ Freshman Class _ Future Homemakers of America _ Future Secretaries of America _ Glee Club _ Hi-Y _ 4-H Club _ Homecoming _ Junior Class _ _ Junior Tri-Hi-Y _ Latin Club _ Leaders’ Club _ Library Assistants Club _ Managers _ Marshals _ Monogram Club _ Senior Class _ Senior Tri-Hi-Y _ Sophomore Class _ Spanish Club _ Student Council _ Superintendent _ Superlatives _ Tennis _ The Elk Antler Staff _ The Elk Staff _ _58-72 _36-43 _44-45 _ _ 43 _ 40 _ _ 41 __.._47 _ _ 52 ___ 49 ____37 ____36 _ 3 _ _ 48 _ _ 48 _ 32-33 _ 4-5 _ 38-39 29-31 ____53 _ 51 _ 46 _ 54 ___ 52 _ 34 _ 22-25 53 ___ 50 49 _ _ 51 _ 36 ___ 46 _ 36 . 11-21 _ 54 .. 26-28 _ 50 _ 47 _ 3 .__6-10 _ 43 _ 55 ___ 56 Page Fifty-Seven CHATHAM BLANKETS Chatham Manufacturing Company ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA Devoted to Elkin’s Progress l a-sc Fifty-Eight Compliments of THE BANK OF ELKIN Elkin, N. C. Jonesville, N. C. Phone 80 Coinpliiiients of ISENHOUR’S JEWELRY THE ELKIN TRIBUNE Gifts That Last Main Street ELKIN, N. C. Elkin, N. C. HENSEL LUMBER CO. Complhuents of SNYDER’S AUTO SUPPLY ELKIN, N. C. ELKIN, N. C. Page Fifty-Nine GRAHAM CLICK THE BASKETERIA, INC. Fresh Fruits and High Quality School Supplies Vegetables 101 Main Street Elkin, N. C. Elkin, N. C. Congratulations and L. G. BALFOUR CO. Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1954 Service-Quality- Value-Beauty Represented by Mr. John Bealle ELKIN-JONESVILLE BUILDING LOAN P. O. Box 97 ASSOCIATION Johnson City, Tennessee Page Sixty I Compliments of YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Compliments of Lawrence Dry Cleaners ELKIN, N. C. Max Cooke, General Secretary Elkin, N. C. Snow Motor Company 136 South Bridge Street Phone 613 Sales— BUICK — Service Compliments of Brendle Cash Wholesale, Inc. J. D. BRENDLE Carolina Bloomer Company Elkin, N. C. Rayon and Nylon Non-run Tricot Panties Page Sixty-One W. M. WALL COMPLIMENTS OF WATCHES, DIAMONDS AND REPAIRS WHITE SWAN LAUNDRY Elkin Lumber 8C Manufacturing Company “Everything to Build Anything” Phone 68 Elkin, N. C. Wolfe Brothers Furniture Phone 1628-M State Road, N. C. Lucky Break Pool Room SANDWICHES SOFT DRINKS BILLIARDS Phone 155 Elkin, N. C. Yadkin Finance Corporation “Howe Company for Home Folks” Phone 605 Elkin, N. C. AIRPARK CANTEEN Sheltered Curb Service SEAFOODS — FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICHES — NOVELTIES Phone 888 COMPLIMENTS OF Hugh Royall Insurance Co. Elkin, N. C. I I Page Sixty-Two Mathis-Pardue Furniture Co Compliments of Guarantee Best Quality For Less Money” Phone 955 1131 Elk Spur St. Elkin, N. C. Surry Tractor Company Elkin, N. C. Elkin’s Amoco Super Service Service is Our Business Tommy Johnson Paige Walker ROSE DAY, INC PONTIAC SALES AND SERVICE Phone 430 24-Hour Wrecker Service A Good Drug Store I Abernathy’s Pharmacy The REXALL Store Elkin, N. C. CARL W. STEELE JEWELRY STORE WATCHES DIAMONDS JEWELRY Elkin, N. C. yor £ccnormca 7ransJ orSation CHEVROLET F. W. CHEVROLET, Inc. ELKIN, N. C. Sales and Super Service Wrecker Service Night Phone 775 Day Phone 255 HARRIS WAGNER Elkin’s I eading Clothing Store Elkin, N. C. Page Sixty-Three COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF DUN-WELL-CLEANERS J. C. PENNEY CO. 108 E. Main St, Elkin, N. C. Phone 1 38 COMPLIMENTS Compliments of OF BLACKWELDER COLLINS PURE OIL FURNITURE COMPANY SERVICE STATION The Llome of Quality Furniture For Less Money 204 West Main Street Open Till 7:30 P. M. 549 — PHONE — 550 Elkin, N. C. JONESVILLE, N. C. BLUE RIDGE THEATERS Movies provide the hest in entertaimuent LYRIC THEATER REEVES THEATER Elkin, North Carolina Compliments of WHITE BROTHERS SUPER TIRE SERVICE Blocks and Building Materials A. Dan Hudspeth, Oivwer Well, Road and Drain Tile Steel Windows Phone 246 Pumps and Plumbing Supplies 689 North Bridge Street Phone 627 ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA BOONVILLE HIGHWAY COMPLIMENTS OF EAGLE FURNITURE CO. PHONE 150 ELKIN, N. C. Complhuents of Gwyn Insurance Agency, Inc. SERVICE AND SECURITY Phone 28 S Elkin, N. C. Ratledge Service Station OIL AND CAS That Sax e Ymi Costs From Tank Car to Car Tank COMPLIMENTS OE Compliments of SURRY HARDWARE CO. LUCY GRAY’S Oxiality and Sendee BEAUTY SHOPPE Phone 88 Phone 380 Elkin, N. C. Elkin, N. C. G B OIL COMPANY COMPLIMENTS OE E. C. BOYLES ELK PHARMACY Phone 310 Wholesale and Retail ELKIN, N. C. Phone 370 Always at Your Sendee GRIFFIN’S HALL-KNOTT EDWARDS Sporting Coods and Cifts Elkin, N. C. Athlelic Equipment Quality Store for Young Men Office and School Supplies Page Sixty-Fi: c K B SERVICE STATION Roger W. Sprinkle, Proprietor GOODYEAR TIRES BATTERIES SINCLAIR PRODUCTS Phone 280 Elkin, N. C. JACK’S RESTAURANT WESTERN FOODS SEAFOODS PIT BARBECUE SANDWICHES Phone 676 Elkin, N. C. Compliments of ROSES’ 5 10 ELKIN, N. C. Compliments of STOCKIN AND BOGGIN INFANTS’ AND CHILDREN’S '‘We specialize in Shower Gifts” ELKIN FURNITURE CO. Manufacturers of BEDROOM FURNITURE Page Sirty-Si.v TRLTXGLE SUPER SERVICE Cecil and Vlahlon Crouse. Ovmers BROWNS MACHINE CO. J. : J. OIL COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS ELECTRIC AXD ACETALEXE WTiolesale Fuel. Kerosene. Gasoline WTLDIXG Intersection erf Hiehwavs 6 X 21 in JOXESX IEEE Phone 2? Phone 69 COMPLIMENTS OF PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMP ANY Phone ?90 ELKIX-JOXESVILLE. X. E'. Compliments of THOMASSON FLORIST Flon ers for all Occasions Compliments of ALEXANDER-STEN'ENSON FUNERAL HOME Phom- SlV Elkin. Xorth Caa lina Cornplimonts of THE DAIRY QUEEN 1 1 1 Church Street Phone 24 Elkin. X. C- CO.MPl IMl X IS Ol EXXMPLIMEXTS OF HOLCOMB BROTHERS STARLIGHT GRILI PHONE 2 4 ELKIX. XORTH CAKOl lX- Compliments of SPAINHOUR’S A Modern Department Store Elkin, North Carolina CHATHAM GRILL Lower Floor Y. M. C. A. Elkin, North Carolina Compliments of KLONDIKE FARM Tops in Milk and Dairy Products Fine Cows Produce Fine Milk Elkin, North Carolina REDDY KILOWATT Your Electrical Servant” DUKE P QWER COMPANY Page Sixty-Eight SPONSORS Dr. J. S. Hiatt Carolina Ice and Fuel Co. Dr. Lin Fincannon Bell and Cockerham Studio Dr. M. O. Fox Model Gas and Appliance Co. Dr. John W. Jolley Morrison’s Flower Shop Dr. J. H. Howard Elkin Valley Grocery Dr. V. W. Taylor North Elkin Radio Service Dr. Ralph Pruitt Red Rose Cabs Dr. R. B. Harrell Gwyn Appliance Repair Dr. E. C. Schiebel A. O. Bryan Dr. Claude McNeil Gilliam Supply Store Charles M. Neaves Radio Station WIFM R. Lewis Alexander H. L. Butner Harold Holcomb Tom’s Studio Jack Underdown Western Auto Mrs. Sam Neaves Speas Home and Auto Supply Cockerham’s Barber Shop John Kennedy Crissman’s Clothiers Williamson Electric Mayflower Beauty Shop Hoyle Cranford Compliments of H. P. GRAHAM SINCLAIR OIL COMPANY Elkin, North Carolina Page Sixty-N me . . . . Thru the years we have worked with many Yearbook Staffs in one capacity or another. Wliether it he in Photography or Counselling ... it gives us a ' great satisfaction to see and feel a jol) well done. ' . ... It has been a distinct pleasure to assist the Staff of this, the ]955 Edition of The Elk . . . and we certainly feel that this is another ‘’job well done.” THOMAS A. REDMON and Associates Plioto fraphers Publishers Yearbook Counselors 207 WEST MAIN EEKIN, NORTH CAROLINA