Elkin High School - Elk Yearbook (Elkin, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1956 volume:

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Av . .', ' 1' ‘t' I ? f ' ' ’ ?'• 4 L ♦, !.'• . ,;i iii Published By THE SENIOR CLASS OF ELKIN HIGH SCHOOL — Elkin, North Carolina DEDICATION . . • To you, Miss Holland, we dedicate this, our book, a portrait revealing the scenes of yesteryears. Constantly you have guided us because of your superior standards, completing your love for all your students. Through the years to come, as well as through the past years, we will remember your guiding decisions and helpful attitude. You aided us in our homemaking, which will help to build our nation, you patiently cor¬ rected our careless mistakes in the magazine sales of our Junior year, and you very capably supervised our most precious project— the Junior-Senior. Mentioning all the reasons we admire you would alone fill this book, therefore, we will sum it up by saying thank you for being you. Page Two FOREWORD Through the past years we have increased in wisdom and in stature, preparing ourselves for the life that lies ahead. This, our year-book, comes to bring you remembrances of these past years. We will present you with visions of both our work and our play, depicting a small part of our lives just as they have de¬ veloped “Through the Years.''’ CONTENTS DEDICATION _ 2 FOREWORD _ 3 FEATURES _ 4 ADMINISTRATION _ 8 FACULTY _ 9 CLASSES _ 11 ACTIVITIES _ 38 INDEX _ 56 ADVERTISEMENTS _ 57 Page Three • • d t. own Page Five Ln the cu eteriu . . . Page Six im:.. Mr. N. H. Carpenter, A.B., M.A. Superintendent Lenoir Rhyne College Duke University Mr. Carl A. Litaker, A.B., M.A. Principal Lenoir Rhyne College Appalachian State Teacher’s College Mrs. J. F. Bivins, A.B. Mrs. Douglas Brendle, A.B. Eighth Mathematics Woman’s College University of North Carolina Eighth English Woman’s College University of North Carolina Mr. Arthur Bryant, B S. Industrial Arts North Carolina State Mrs. Carl Calloway B.S., M.A. Librarian Appalachian State Teachers College Paae Set en Miss Emma Cooke, A.B., M.A. English, Latin Duke University Appalachian State Teachers College Mr. Claude Eldridge, B.S. Diversified Occupations Appalachian State Teachers College Mr. David Gentry, A.B. Band Lenoir Rhyne College Miss Mary Holland, A.B. Home Economics Columbia College Mr. Bert Joines, B.S. Science Appalachian State Teachers College Miss Carolyn Lipe, A.B. Commercial Lenoir Rhyne College Mr. Richard Mize, A.B., M.A. History, Science Lenoir Rhyne College Appalachian State Teachers College Mr. Hubert Morrow, B.S. Eighth Science, Drivers’ Training Appalachian State Teachers College Mrs. Adrian Nixon, B.S. Diversified Education, Commercial Woman’s College, University of North Carolina Mr. Clifton Noble History Eastern Carolina College Mrs. Burnis Pardue, B.S. English Appalachian State Teachers College Miss Elizabeth Prettyman Physical Education High Point College Mrs. Hardin Royall, B.S. English, Spanish Appalachian State Teachers College Miss Ethel Whitley, A.B. Mathematics Woman’s College, University of North Carolina Mr. Robert Yarborough Physical Education Guilford College Page Nine Young, but sincere, Freshman officers Harvey Settle, Charles Walters, Buddy Far¬ rell, and Eddie Carter led the future Class of ’56. Almost to the top and quite sophisticated, the Junior Class elected Rita Caudle, Carole Brown, Chris Glenn, and Buddy Farrell to lead them in their numerous projects. 1 Still growing up, but with determination, officers Charles Walters, Chris Glenn, Ab- bye Davis, and Carole Brown handled the business matters of the Class in ’53 and ’54. Page Ten JOURNEY’S END” SENIORS . . . The year of superlatives, senior [ honors, class day, Washington, and best of all [ GRADUATION . . . Our dream of the past years completed . . . The “finis” reached at last . . . What! You can’t mean there is work to do for SENIORS!! You say math, bookkeeping, short¬ hand, English, journalism . . . Oh, please stop there!! Don’t disillusion my dream. We won’t make it. We can’t last through that. But wait. . . . The music is starting . . . We are beginning the march . . . Can it be that the time has passed and brought us finally to our goal? . . . Good-bye friends . . . Farewell faculty . . . Thank you for following us through ... We will miss you all . . . Phyllis Brown, Secretary; Sammy Elmore, President; Donald Cass, Treasurer; Mackie Cockerham, Vice President. ELIZABETH ROSS ASHBY Talk, talk, talk . . . G. C. . . . Mother Fletcher Beta Club 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Assistant 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Journalism 4. JOHN CARROLL BEALE strong, silent tyf c . . . Best Hustler . . . future Dr.!’ Monogram Club 3; Leader’s Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2. GLENDALENE DORIS BLACKBURN engaged to Pete . . . freckles . . . short Tri-Hi-Y 3; Business Manager of THE ELK ANTLER; Intramurals 1, 2. JOSEPH ALGER BLACKBURN “I Love a Parade . . . Indescribably funny ... a million- dollar smile Spanish Club 3, 4, President 4; Library Assistance Club 3, Secre¬ tary; Band 2, 3, 4, Drum Major 4; Teenage Road-e-o 3, 4; Intra- u. I o tx CHESLEY GUY BRINEGAR A top-grade fellow . . . one in a inillioii . . . honest and true Joiirnalisni 4. CAROLE ESTELLE BROWN Miss Teenager ’55 . . . Pei sonality pins . . . eloihes galore . . . Best Hustler Class Secretary 2, 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Vice president 4; Spanish Club 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Marshal 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Assistant 4; Miss Elkin Hi ’55; Miss Teenager ’55; Senior Snper- lati e; Inlramurals 1, 2, 3. SENIORS KENNIS MONTGOMERY CARTER, JR. Road-e-o Champ . . . kissein . . . food fanatic East High School 1; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; First place Teenage Hoad-e-o 2, 4; Football 4; Intramurals 2, 3. DONALD HAYES CASS the ejuiet type . . . “smart as a whip” ... a gentleman Class Treasurer 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Marshal 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2. 3. MARTHA SUE BLEVINS office girl . . . sisters!' “7” . . . bine, bine eyes 4-H Club 4; F.H.A. 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Office Assistant 4; Journalism 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. RICHARD MELVIN BOYD “anyone for an argument!’ ... a monogram . . . dcfiUsh disposition East High 1; Monogram Club 4; Latin Club 4; Hi-Y’ 2, 3, 4; 4-H 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. PHYLLIS LEE BROWN n iftiest . . . paper plates . . . Chief Cheerleader . . . eute Class Secretary 4; Student Council 2, 3, Secretary 3, Delegate to W.D.N.C.S.C.C. 2, 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Chaplain 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Chaplain 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 2; Bi-Phy- Chem Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2, Co-Cbaplain 4 Secretary 3; Inter-Club Council 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Cheer¬ leader 1, 2, 3, 4, Chief 4; Teening Column 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Sen. or Superlative. WILLIAM BASKIN BRUCE sweet as apple pic . . . eight-ball . . . bus no. 8 Latin Club 2; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; Business Manager of 4 HE ELK ANTLEB 4; Intramurals 1, 2. 3. TONY LEE CHIPMAN “Baseball ... A cigar . . . Unafraid of work D.E. 4; Monogram Club 2; Hi-Y 2; Glee Club 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; IntramuraiS 1, 2, 3. MACKIE LINCOLN COCKERHAM Atlilcfic yem . . . Julie . . . good things come in small packages Class Vice irresident 4; D.O. 4, PresideU't; Monogram Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Suiierlative; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. ABBYE CAROLYN DAVIS Homecoming Queen . . . angel hair . . . “how to he Z’cry, z'cry popular Class Vice president 2; Student Council 3, 4, Secretary 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice president 2, Co-chaplain 4; Inter-Club Council 2, 4, Secretary 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 3; Office Assistant 3, 4; Cheer¬ leader 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Co-Editor of THE ELK 4; Senior Superlative; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. JOHN ROBERT DAYE Plumber Dayc . . . dependable . . . zvhich tzvin has the toniJ D.O. 4; Spanish Club 3; Future Teachers Club 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. PATRICIA ELLEN CASS Earl . . . pleasant . . . short'n .zzveet Latin Club 1; Bi-Phi-Chem Club 3; F.S.A. Chdr 3; F.H.A. 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2; Glee Club 3; Intramurals 2. SARAH LOU RITA CAUDLE Intelligent . . . energetic editor . . . neat . . . smiles Class treasurer 3; Student Council 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Marshal 3; Girl State 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, V'ice-President 3, President 4; Surry County President 3; Library Assistant Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2, 3; Cheerleading 3; Editor of THE ELK ANTLER 4; Senior Suirerlative 4; Intramurals 2, 3. SENIORS BARBARA KAYE COOPER Basketball , basketball, basketball . . . ardent Glee Club jan Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Library Assistants Club 4, Vice president; 4-H Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Vice president 3; Journalism 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2; Senior Superlative. KATE EMALENE CORDER tallest . . . zery, z'cry quiet . . . librarian F.S.A. 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2; Glee Club 4; Library Assistants Club 1, 2, 3; Journalism 3, 4; intramurals 1, -. NANCY HOUSE DIXON Queen of ’54 . . . lot'ely to look at .. . my, those eyes Salem Academy 1; Beta Club 3, 4j Monogram Club 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; Office Assistant 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Inter-Club Council 4; Homecoming Queen 3; Pied¬ mont Bowl 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Senior Superlative; Intramurals 2, 3. DIXIE GAY DRAUGHN Ken . . . dry zvit . . . shorthand blues Beta Club 3, 4; Library Assistants Club 4, Secretary. JAMES HENDRIX EDWARDS baseball enthusiast . . . paper-boy . . . Bill or Jimfff Spanish Club 3; Glee Club 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Football 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. JULIAN SAMUEL ELMORE, JR. a good mixer . . . bubbling over . . . Tammy Elmo” Class President 4; Spanish Club 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4, Vice president 3; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; Co-Photography Editor of THE ELK 4; Intramurals I, 2, 3. SENIORS JOSEPH WILLIAM GENTRY That far azvay look ... a zvelTdigger . . . fun loving Monogram Club 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; 'Irack 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3. MARY SHARON GENTRY Joe's sis . . . youngest lass . . . rosy cheeks Spanish Club 3, 4; Office Assistant 4; Intramurals 2, 3. CLAUDE HERMAN FARRELL III Herman” . . . mischief maker . . . fun-loving Class Vice president 1, President 3; Student Council 4, Treasurer; Beta Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4, President 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Vice president 3; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4, President 2, Treasurer 4; Inter-Club Council 4; Boys’ State 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; All Surry County 3; Glee Club 4; Journalism 4; Intramurals I, 2, 3. LINDA SUE FORD just great . . . mischievous . . . beachcomber . . . likes Carole Beta Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Monogram Club 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Inter-Club Council 3; Office Assistant 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Class Historian 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. ARTHUR WALTER GLENN, JR. gobs of fun . . . Blue Ridge Fan ... a touch of mischief Class Treasurer 2, Vice president 3; Monogram Club 4, Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 2, 3; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 3, President 4; Inter-Club Council 3, 4, Chaplain 3, President 4; Boys’ State 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Tennis 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Co-Editor of THE ELK; Class Testator 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. HELEN NORMAN GRAHAM Chief Marshal ... 88 keys . . . “early to bed and late to rise” Beta Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Latin Club I, 2, 3, Chap¬ lain 2; Tri-Hi-Y I, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Inter-Club Council 4, Chaplain 4; Cheerleader I, 2, 3; Senior Sui erlative; Intramurals 2. PATSY JO GUYER Blushing Beauty . . . sincere . . . oh, so sweet . . . I Speak For Democracy Beta Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Student Council 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, Chaplain 3, Secretary 4; 4-H Club 1; Library Assistants Club 2, 3, Vice president 2, President 3; Office Assistant 4; Track 2; BUILT THROUGH CITIZENSHIP essay contest 2, first place; World Peace Contest 1, 2, 3, Second place district winner 2; I SPEAK FOR DEMOCRACY Contest 2, 4, School winner 4; News Editor of THE ELK ANTLER 4; Class poet 4; Intranuirals 1, 2, 3. PATSY ANN HARRIS Bill . . . cracy, man, crac:y . . . PAM’ . . . Randy’s Monogram Club 3, 4; Office Assistant 4; Glee Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Cheerleader I; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Manager 1; Sports Editor of THE ELK ANTLER 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. I I . SENIORS MARY FRANCES HART U.X.C. . . nictronomc . . Roaring Gap . . coffee Beta Club 3, 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 3, Vice president; Spani.sh Club 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2; Inter-Club Council 2; Marshal 3; Cheerleader 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Intramurals I, 2, 3. LOTTIE MAE HEMRIC M.P.H.S. . . faithful . . Chatham’s D.O. 4; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; Intramurals 2. ANNE MARIE HINE Appalachian . . . petite . . . adores kittens Spanish Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; In¬ tramurals 1. EMMA LEE HOLBROOK “ Emmer” . . . diminuitiz e . . . drums . . . Jczvel Box D.E. 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 2, 3; Library Assistarkts Club 3; Secre¬ tary Club 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader I, IntramuraL 1, 2, 3. GEORGIA SUE HOLCOMB Lottie’s pal . . . Miss Secretary . . . calm D.E. 4; F.S.A. 2; Glee Club 3; Intramurals 1, 2. TOMMY PRESTON HOLCOMB nice to kiioTi' . . . toots a tuba . . . Ruby Spanish Club 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Library Assistant 3; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 4; Band 1, 3, 4; Journalism 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. GERALDINE xMYRTLE HUFF going steady . . . alivays smiling . . . patient F.H.A. 2; Glee Club 3. BETTY LOUISE HUNTER easy going . . . loyal . . . gentle as a lamb Glee Club 4; Journalism 4; Intramurals 1, 2. HENRY PERVIS JACKSON hot-rod . . . “Professor Jackson” . . . a real card D.O. 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; School Bus Driver 3, 4. GERALD SCOTT JAMES King of the Gridiron . . . unrational friendliness ... a leader Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice president 3, President 4; Mono¬ gram Club 2, 3, 4, Vice president 4; Spanish Club 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 3, 4, All Conference 3; Baseball 2, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. TONTA KAREN JENNINGS snug . . . “Band of Gold . . . graceful Latin Club 1; Tri-IIi-Y 1; F.H.A. 3, 4; F.S.A. 3, 4; D.O. 4. REX ELDRIDGE JUDD neat dresser . . . happy go lucky . . . out of toivn Romeo D.O. 4; Glee Club 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals I, 2, 3. DOROTHY JEANE LANNING call me Jcanc” . . . silky voice . . . red, red hair Spanish Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Library Assistant 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Club Editor of the Elk Antler 4; Track 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2. SYBIL ANN LAWRENCE (Not Photographed) a friendly lass . . . quiet . . . down-to-earth KATHERINE LOUISE LAXTON li eci ic’’ . . . and laughter fills the room . . . adorable Student Council 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Inter-Club-Coimcil 4; Girl’s State 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Art Editor of THE ELK; Class Testator 4; Intramurals 2. FOREST STEVENSON LONG polite ... a man of fezv zvords . . . cute as can be Spanish Club 3, 4; Intramurals 3. NANCY LOUISE LYON Buster . . . efficient . . . mathematically inclined Feta Club 3, 4; Library Assistant 3, Vice jrresident 3; Journalism 4; F.S.A. 4; Bi-Phi-Chem-Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; World Peace Speaking Contest 1. I CARRIE BET MASTIN Butch . . . Love and Marriage . . . becoming . . . Rc.r Latin Club 1; Student Council 1, 3; Monogram Club 3, 4, Secre¬ tary 3; D.O. 4, Secretan,- 4; Basketball Manager 2; Intramurals ; 1, 2, 3. i TED FRANKLIN MASTIN ! Mr. Touchdozvn E.H.S. . . . humorous . . . industriously lasy Monogram Club 3, 4; Journalism 4; Hi-Y 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, ; All Conference 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Mr. Elkin High 3; Senior ' Superlative 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. SENIORS JOHN RALPH MARTIN Foiise . . . lozes life and ladies . . . Speedo Spanish Club 3; Beta Club 3; D.O. 4; Intrainurals 1, 2, 3. NANCY MARTIN Sail nders . . . Clara Barton II .. . hearty Latin Club 1, 3; Beta Club 4; 4-H Club 1; Intramurals 1, 2. BARBARA FELTS PREVETTE loves to Sing . . . settled down . . . blissful BETTY PREVETTE ROYALL “Wedding Bells” . . . at ease . . . good-natured D.E. Club 4; Glee Club 3; F.S.A. 3; Cafeteria Worker 1, 2. MELBA LEE MOUNCE Devoted movie fan . . . tidy . . . pleasant Mountain Park High School 1, 2; F.S.A. 3, 4, Vice president 4; Journalism 4. ROBERT ARTHUR MURPHY The Mysterious Whistler . . . ahvays tardy ... a dream Williamsburg High School 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 4j Track 4; j Football 4. 1 DAVID WORTH MYERS “Squatty” ... a dreamy dancer . . . “Jake” Beta Club 3, 4, President 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, Vice president 3; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Inter-Club Council 4; Beta Club Convention 3, 4; Blue Ridge Assembly 3; Library Assistant 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Band 2; Golf team 2; Tennis Team 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Basketball 4; Track 2; Associate Editor of THE ELK ANTLER; Class Prophet 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. BETTY ANN PARKER sensible . . . Franklin . . . charming . . . spry Beta Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 4; Photograph v Editor of THE ELK 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. SANDRA GAYE PENNELL come June . . . peaches and cream . . . Eastern Hemisphere ? Monogram Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Glee Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Office Assistant 4; Fashion Editor of THE ELK ANTLER 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. PEGGY GERALDINE PORTER music lover . . . takes life seriously . . . sivcct-spiritcd D.E. Club 4; Glee Club 3; Cafeteria Worker 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2. CAROLYN GAYLE RHYNE capable . . . lovable . . . modest Jonesville High School 1, 2; Beta Club 3, 4; D.E. 4; Intra- ni'.ira !s 3. ELIZABETH ANN SETTLE (Not Photographed) reserved . . . likable . . . busy as a bee” FARRELL BRADY SETTLE Soda jerk . . . Barbara . . . oooooooh, that hair! D.E. 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Intramurals 1. 2, 3. DEANNA ARELANE STUART Kent . . . embraceable . . . fair and square . . . original Beta Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 2; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Inter-Club Council 2, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, Co-Chief 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Art Editor of THE ELK ANTLER 4; Senior Superlative; Intra¬ murals 1, 2, 3. ' JACK SANDERS TATUM wittiest . . . Go, man. Go .. . unique laughter Latin Club 2; Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4; Production Manager THE ELK ANTLER 4; Football I. SENIORS -MELVIN JAMES THOMPSON a hit bashful . . . Red’’ . . . szveet looking D.O. 3, 4; 4-H Club; 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. MELVIN GERALD THOMPSON Melvina” . . . JVIFM . . . a wins in math Beta Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4, President 3; Hi-Y 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Intra- murals 1, 2, 3. CLARA BELLE TUCKER whimsical . . . always gay . . . unchangeable Student Council 3; Monogram Club 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Presi¬ dent 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Exchange Editor of THE ELK ANTLER 4; Basketball Manager 3; Intramurals 1, 2. RUBY MOZELLE TUCKER a hope chest . . . May Day . . . platter-chatter Beta Club 3; D.E. 4, Treasurer; Glee Club 3; Library Assistant 2, 3; F.S.A. 4; Circulation Manager of THE ELK ANTLER 3; Intramurals 1,2, 3. SALLY MAE TULBERT Go IVcst, young lady, Go IVcst . . . pert . . . fadeless PHYLLIS ANN VANHOY amusing . . . office hand . . . brisk Circulation manager of THE ELK ANTLER 4; F.S.A. 3, 4; Office Assistant 4; Intramurals 1. 2, 3. LINDA MARIE WALKER Tony . . . Home, Szocct Home . . . bag lunch . . . giggles” Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Journalism 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Assistant 1, 2; Intramurals 2, 3. CHARLES STEPHEN WALTERS Chase” . . . crew-cut and baby blue eyes . . . King Cole” Class Secretary 1; Class President 2; Latin Club 2; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Leaders Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Vice president 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Business Manager of THE ELK 4; Senior Superlative 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. SENIORS DONALD WAYNE WHITE a curly head ... a nice smile . . . shy but swell D.O. Club 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. WILLIAM FRANKLIN WILLIAMS Betty Ann . . . cute as a button . . . vim, vigor, and vitality Spanish Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Leaders Club 2, 3. 4, Presi¬ dent 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Circulation Manager of THE ELK 4; Foot¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Track 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3. LUTHER SAMUEL WALTERS 1 real gone olds” . . . quite a character . . . Jr. -Sr. worker D.O. Club 3, 4; Intramurals 1. MARY LINDA WHITAKER trombone . . . Penny . . . inquisitive . . . Iscnhour’s JUST ONE MORE YEAR” JUNIORS . . . The year of work . . . money mak- ing projeets . . . Anyone for magazines, eandy . . . PLEASE!!! . . . Who sold the most maga- zinesP TOMMY HARRIS! And he got a radio! . . . I ve got to make the highest grades possible to be a marshal ... Oh me! I failed another test . . . Sure our Junior-Senior will be the best ever!! And more food too . . . Class Day Song???? . . . Thank goodness they’re gone . . . NOW WE WILL RULE!!!! j i ! f ) I Richard Royall, President; Frankie Stewart, Treasurer; Sybrilla Caudle, Secretary; Tommy Harris, Vice President. JUNIORS First Row: Edward Absher, Barbara Alexander, Phyllis Allen. Second Row: Nancy Atkins, Eva Barker, Carole Benge, Walter Brinegar, Betty Ruth Byrd, Don Byrd. Third Row: Ima Lou Byrd, Mike Carpenter, Dwight Cass, Melba Caudle, Sybrilla Caudle, Pat Cockerham. First Row: Edward Collins, Linda Cooper, Hattie Couch, Phil Couch, Helen Cranford, Beverly Curtis. Second Row: Garvey Dameron, Benny Darnell, Bill H. Davis, Bill Davis, Billy Eidson, Jim Finney. JUNIORS First Row: Evelyn Gentry, Mack Gentry, Mildred Gentry, Ann Gregory, Pat Guyer, Elizabeth Harpe. Second Row: Tommy Harris, Jean Hayes, Kathryn Hayes, Harry Hensel, Phillip Hinshaw, Gary Holbrook. j First Row: Ramona Jackson, Brent Johnson, Charles Johnson, Bud Fanning, Julia Leary, Phyllis Lowe. Second Row: Linda Lyon, Wilbert McBride, Donna Maines, Magdalene Marsh, Deanna Marshall, Norma Martin. JUNIORS First Row; Lonnie Miller, Sylvia Money, Carole Moody, Sam Newman, Bob Noe, David P. Pardue. Second Row: David Pardue, Tina Paul, Bill Poplin, Jean Pruitt, Gail Paige Reeves, Donald Reinhardt. First Row: F. J. Rogers, Albert Rose, Richard Royall, Jane Sneed, Carole Southard, Peggy Sprinkle. Second Row: Jerry Steele, Norman Stephens, Frankie Stewert, Cheryl Swaim, Jeny Swift, Julia Thompson. JUNIORS First Row: Lany Tilley, Jo Ann Transou, Brenda Vestal, Nancy Wall, Harold Walters, Ramona Waters. Second Row: Bobby Weatherman, Louise West, Woodie Wiles, David Woodruff, H. L. Wooten, Windle Yarboro, THE LOST YEAR” SOPHOMORES . . . Our last year of Latin!!! At last, the Hi-Y Club . . . Right in the middle . . . We’ll have the best Football team then ... Do we have to take biology???? . . . ooooh! that smell!!! ... It won’t be long now, only two more steps! . . . Next year we’ll get to go to the Jr.-Sr. . . . Well, this year hasn’t been too hard . . . Lawrence Laxton, Secretary; Bud Stuart, Treasurer; Bobby Hartness, Vice President; Larry Nixon, President. SOPHOMORES First Row: Bobby Adams. Second Row: Jimmy Allen, Judy Beale, Alfred Billings, Janette Billings, Judy Black- bum, Max Blackburn, Buddy Bruce. First Row: Carol Burcham, Bruce Burchette, Sybile Carlton, Dellaphine Carter, Jackie Carter, Peggy Carter, Mary Ellen Caudle. Second Row: David Cleary, Rebeeca Cockerham, Ronnie Cooke, Janet Coucb, Lena Coueh, Leonard Dainell, Sbeldon Darnell. SOPHOMORES First Row: Marion Davis, Loma Dickson, Steven Edwards, Gale Eidson, Larry Ellis, Ross Fox, Nancy Franklin. Second Row: Linda Gentry, Margaret Gentry, Mary Ruth Gentry, James Graham, Billy Hall, Fred Hannon, Anne Harris. Tliird Row: Jerry Harris, Bobby Hartness, Garolyn Hinson, Franklin Hinson, Sam Hinson, Wally Holcomb, Billy Hooper. First Row: Helen Hudspeth, Jimmy Lawrence, Joye Lawrence, Lawrence Laxton, Pat Lewis, James Martin, Ruby Jean Masten. Second Row: Vicky Mayberry, Juanita Money, Jo Ann Mounce, Nancy Neaves, Tony Newman, Larry Nixon, Mary Jane Prevette. SOPHOMORES I I First Row: Betty Pruitt, Fred Rash, Anita Reichard, Jack Rose, Claude Royall, Jo Ann Saylor, Laura Sears. Second Row: Jimmy Shore, Sammy Shore, Judy Silverman, Dennis Smoot, Guy Snow, June Sofley, Faye Southard. Third Row: Bud Stuart, Tony Swaim, Mildred Wagoner, Jimmy West, Gail White, Jettie Williams, Jane Wooten. Lanny Johnson, Treasurer; Wanda Blev¬ ins, Secretary; Norman Graham, President; Mary Ann Johnson, Vice President. FRESHMEN- NOW WE’VE STARTED” FRESHMEN . . , Just three more years, and we’ll be out!! . . . We’ll show those seniors!! . . . Do we have to take LATIN and ALGEBRA??? ... At least we can play Jr. varsity ... So what, you were freshmen once!! . . . May I please date with you tomorrow night?? . . . And they are saying, “If I were only a Freshman.” . . . huh . . . Oh well, we likt it!?? First Row: Belva Adams, Nancy Adams. Second Row; Pat Allen, Mary Etta Armfield, Mary Lee Benge, Virginia Beulin, Kenneth Blackburn, Wanda Blevins, Ted Brinegar. Third Row: Paulette Byrd, Wallace Byrd, Savannah Carrico, Benny Caudle, David Caudle, James Chatman, Ellen Cooke. Fourth Row: Donald Couch, Tommy Couch, Alice Cranford, Harriet Curtiss, Billy Darnell, Carl Darnell, Earline Darnell. First Row; Kenneth Darnell, Larry Darnell, Mildred Darnell, Joyee Day, Tom Dillon, Virginia Dula, Linda Eidson. Second Row; Butch Eller, Dickie Evans, Margaret Eelts, Kay Francis, Elizabeth Freshour, Jerry Gaither, Marie Gambill. Third Row; Frank Gentry, May Gentry, Norman Graham, Charles Gregory, Benny Hampton, Anne Ilarpe, Agatha Harris. Fourth Row; George Hart, Julia Hayes, Patsy Hcmric, Sonny Hemric, Phyllis Irion, Wilda Jackson, Herbert Johnson. Fifth Row; Lanny Johnson, Mary Anne Johnson, Bobby Lankford, Michael Lawrence, Allen Laxton, Kay Long, Johnsie Martin. Page Twenty-Nim First Row; Betty Frances Meed, Mary Lou Meed, Lorine Midkiff, Gale Money, Will Newman, Tommy Osborne, Garland Pardue. Second Row: Ta lor Pardue, Margaret Parrott, Blanche Poplin, Jane Redmon, Sara Redmon, Charles Rhyne, Sterling Sagar. Third Row: Wanda Settle, Jackie Simmons, Wesley Smitherman, Lena Smoot, Alma Jean Sneed, Susie Sneed, Rachel Sloop. Fourth Row: Sammy Sloope, Clarence Swaim, Naney Swaim, Curtis Teague, Bunny Thompson, Linda Tinsley, Ronnie Transou. Fifth Row: Jimmy Uldrick, Jerry Vestal, Jack Wampler, Jerry Weatherman, Johnny Welborn, Carol Yarboro, Charles York. Page Thirty EIGHTH GR.AJ3E B First Rou': Nancs' Baker. Gyde Ball. Jackie B Bates. Sandy Biggs. Johnny- Blackburn. Second Ross': Stephen Bl kbum. Kenneth Bran¬ di don. Betty R. Brossn. Janet Borcham. Garvey Bur- i| cliette. Gertie Borchette, Toby Btrtner. Betty . nn I Carter, R. J. Carter. f Third Ross': Stephen CandilL Clara Belle Caus¬ ey, E)orothy Chipman. Barbara Jean Cockerfaam. Okfay Cockerfaa Linda Cockerfaam. Sharon Cockerham. Harry- CoDms. Mary- Lib CoDins. Fonrtfa Ross-; Nancy' Carol CoOins. Mary Ellen Crater. Tommy- Davis, Kent Edisoa, Billie Elder- ton. SaDy- Evans. Helen Felts. J. W. Foreman. Barry For. Fifth Row; Jane Franklin. Becky Freeman. Jane GambilL Coney Gentry, Sudie Gentry, Jimmy- Greenwood. Ronnie Griggs. Bud HalL Donald Hanks. Sixth Row; Frances Hanks. Ben Harding. Gene Harris, Kate Harris, Ricky- Harris. Pat Hayes, Caro¬ lyn Hege. Jerry Lee Hemric. Maxine Hemric. First Row: Rick Henderson, Johnny Holbrook, Leon Holbrook, Danny Holcomb, Eileen Holcomb, Ronnie Hooper, Lind Hoiwland, Evelyn Hudspeth, Peggy Johnson. Second Row: Patsy Kennedy, Lorene Key, Claudia Layell, David Layell, Ronnie Long, Judy McCoin, Peggy Mace- more, Arthur Martin, Kenneth Martin. Third Row: Eddie Mastin, Larry Mastin, Jimmie Miller, Louise Moncus, Dallas Nance, Patsy Neaves, Johnny Newman, Kay Norman, Rrenda Park. Fourth Row: Jerry Park, Linda Parker, Harold Parks, Martha Pearson, Mike Phillips, Janet Poplin, Roy Poteat, Rertha Pruitt, Freddie Reece. Fifth Row: Jay Royall, Joe Savage, Marcella Sears, Jo Ann Sexton, Ronnie Shepherd, Mary Lynn Sheppard, Bon¬ nie Shore, Charles Shore, Richard Stevens. Sixth Row: Tommy Stempson, Sarah Stockton, Pam Thomas, Audrey Thompson, Nancy Tilley, Janet Vestle, Sam Waddell, Billv Waring, Linda Wiles. Page Thirty-Two CLASS OF ’56 Our high school days are almost ended Amid the tolls of yesterday; Let us hopefully try to recall The memories— eTe they vanish away. As students do, weVe dreamed many dreams But many ne’er came true; We’ve scaled many a mountain top And lost many a battle too. Here tonight we’ve reached a milestone, The hope of many waiting years; Our hearts are filled with memories of laughter; Our eyes are dimmed with tears. Dear God, as we depart from Elkin High, You know our desires, our fears, our hopes; Go with us through our devious paths We dare not go alone! Patsy Guyer Glass Poet COLOR FLOWER Green and White White Rose MOTTO Toward Greatness We Are Striving MASCOTS April Baker Stevie Fuller Page Thirty-Four LtIGENT CAUDLE , COOPER CKERHAM WITTIEST MISS PHYLLIS BROWN MR. JACK TATUM BEST PERSONALITY MISS CAROLE BROWN MR. SAMMY ELMORE ‘gaining ground” First Row; David Cleary, Lawrence Laxton, Woodie Wiles, Sam Newman, Billy Hooper, Bob Noe, Mike Car¬ penter, Leonard Darnell. Second Row; Pat Guyer, Ted Mastin, Charles Johnson, Bob Murphy, Jerry Steele, Franklin Williams, Jerry James, Ross Fox, Charles Walters. Third Row; Jerry Harris, Gale Eidson, Wally Holcomb, Bud Stuart, Jimmy Allen, Bill Poplin, Joe Gentry, Charles Rhyne, Mackie Cockerham. FOOTBALL TEAM Autumn came and school began, bringing with it that old Football Spirit with all the trimmings — a band, the Cheerleaders, and Homecoming! The Elks got off to a slow start, tasting defeat for the first time, but gained experience for the up-and-coming game with E.H.S.’s areh-rivals, the Jonesville Blue Jays, which paid off with a victory of 6-0! Losing the next three games with Boone, Sparta, and Wilkes Central, the Elks began a winning streak with victories over Boonville, Millers Creek, and Yadkinville. At Homecoming the Co-Captains, Jerry James and Erank Williams crowned Pretty Abbye Davis as Homecoming Queen of 1955-56, whieh made everyone proud of our Buckin’ Elks regardless of the score! To Coach Yarborough and the boys of the Gridiron, we say, “Thanks”, for there will never be another football squad quite like you! Coaches Yarborough and Noble discussing the coming game. Co-Captains Franklin Williams and Jerry James Managers Butch Eller and Bud Lanning Page Thirty-Eight bIkin 7 Elkin 6 Elkin 7 Elkin 12 Elkin 7 Elkin 12 Elkin 18 FI kin 1 . Granite Falls 26 . . . . Jonesville 0 Mineral Springs 19 . Boone 28 . Sparta 14 Wilkes Central 41 . Millers Creek 13 Boonville “quick as a lamplighter” Seated: Judy Beale, Mary Ann Johnson, Phyllis Lowe, Frankie Stewart, Savanna Carrico, Pat Harris, Carol Burcham, Linda Ford, Dellaphine Carter, Barbara Cooper, Nancy Dixon, Deanna Stuart, Carole Brown. Standing: Manager Betty Ann Parker, Coach Miss Prettyman, Manager Julia Hayes. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM With a first string made up of all seniors, the Bucking Does entered their 1955 - 56 season. Coach Elizabeth Prettyman picked Dixon, Coop¬ er, and Stuart as her offensive Does, and Brown, Harris, and Ford for her guards. Strong boosters were Beale and Burcham for guards and Lowe and Stewart for forwards. Plenty of team spirit and hard work are char¬ acteristics of Elkin High’s Bucking Does. But because they are athletically inclined it is only fair to mention that we are very proud of our Bucking Does, for they are equally supplied with feminine grace and charm. “Our team in action” “fast as lightning” First Row; Manager Bud Fanning, David Myers, Phillip Hinshaw, Bob Noe, Mike Carpenter, Mackie Cock- erham. Manager Butch Eller. Second Row: Coach Mr. Eldridge, Brent Johnson, Buddy Farrell, Franklin Williams, Jerry Steele, Tommy Harris, John Beale, Woodie Wiles, Manager Sonny Hemric. BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM After the Football season eame and went, the sport of whieh everyone never seems to get enough, eame along and brought with it the excitement and thrills of another Basketball season! The Elks, after ending a successful season last year by winning the Surry County Tournament, returning with five lettermen and a host of ex¬ perienc ed Jr. Varsity boys, looked forward to another year full of victories— which proved to be true! Elkin started off with a bang before the Christmas Holidays and won three out of five games. Evidently, the Elks made New Year’s resolutions, for in the remaining games captured eleven wins out of fourteen to make the season’s total of fourteen wins, five losses. This fine rec¬ ord was topped ofl: by two second place trophies in the Surry County and Yadkin Valley Tourna¬ ments. To the boys who showed such excellent per¬ formance and action under the supervision of Coach Eldredge, we say, “Thanks,” for making us very proud of the one and only Basketball Team of 1955-56! “Hard to beat” “on the alert” First Row; Melvin Thompson, Jackie Darnell, Bill Edwards, Bruce Burchett, James Graham, Jim Edwards. Second Row; Mackie Cockerham, John Beale, Billy McCoin, Edward Blackburn, John R. Day, Tony Chip- man, Jerry James. Third Row; Mr. Noble, Woodie Wiles, Bill Davis, Tommy Harris, Jerry Steele, Buddy Farrell, Brent Johnson. BASEBALL TEAM When the spring comes to E.H.S., the baseball the Elks had a fair season by winning six and players head for the diamond. If one noticed the losing six. Good hick next season and may all hard practicing of the players, one would find your games be winning games, they are fighting for a winning season. Last year “in double quick time” First Row; Larry Nixon, George Hart, Bobby Hartness, Kent Eidson, Rick Henderson. Second Row; Bill Davis, Wally Holcomb, Richard Royall, Gale Eidson, Jim Shore, Bob Noe, Chris Glenn, David Myers. TENNIS TEAM Returning this year on the tennis team are two lettermen, David Myers and Bob Noe. Tlie 1955 season proved to be an exceptionally good year for the E.H.S. tennis team with thirteen wins and no losses. This was the Elks second year in tennis in wliich they gained berth in the top five teams in the state. With the loss of six out of the top eight men this year, six equal re¬ cruits are expected to fill in. These include Bill Davis, Bobby Hartness, Richard Royall, George Hart, Ghris Glenn, Jimmy Shore, Larry Nixon, Gale Eidson, and Wally Holcomb. The E.H.S. tennis team will go into their 1956 season with a record of seventeen consecutive wins. Here s wishing yon tlie best of luck. ,1 I 1 I I I “and the band played on” First Row; Pat Allen, Nancy Swaim, Linda Tinsley. Second Row; Mary Ann Johnson, Phyllis Allen, Phyllis Lowe, Sylvia Money. Third Row; Joe Blackburn, Eileen Holcomb, Claudia Layall, George Hart, Becky Freeman, Mr. Gentry. Fourth Row; Kenneth Blackburn, Hack Frye, Butch Bumgarner, Larry Nixon, Fred Rash, Dale Jordan Larry Hanks, Sandy Biggs, Tommy Stimpson, Richard Stephens, Patsy Kennedy. ’ T.I -1 Linda Parker, Deanna Marshall, Helen Cranford, Lawrence Laxton, Jimmy Shore Phil Couch, Richard Royall, Donald Reinhart, Toby Butner. Sixth Row; Kenneth Alartin, Gale Eidson, Tommy Holcomb, Donald Couch, Rick Henderson, Judy Beale. BAND Along with the football season full of home games, ont-of-town games, youth centers, and Homecoming, there must always be a band -- especially the Elkin High School Band, which was under the leadership of Director Air. David A. Gentry. Besides having heaps of fun, the members of the band found that in order to be really good a great deal of hard work and long hours of marching and drilling were involved. With Joe Blackburn, sharp-looking drum major; our high- stepping majorettes, and the perfect time kept by the band and color guards, Elkin was sure to be represented well at the games and various parades. A salute to you people who have been the heart of our school spirit! Petite Majorettes: Phyllis Allen, Sylvia Money, Nancy Swain, Phyllis Lowe, Mary Ann Johnson, Pat Allen, Linda Tinsley. Director Mr. Gentry and Drum Major Joe Blackburn make plans for the parade! Color Guards: Kenneth Blackburn, Toby Butner, Patsy Kennedy, Becky Freeman, and Charles York in full array! PoRC Fortx-Thrcc “in full swing” SENIORS . . . Clara Tucker, Jeane Lanning, Louise Laxton, Phyllis Brown. JUNIORS . . . Pat Cdckerham, Cheryl Swaim, Brenda Vestal, Ramona Waters, Donna Maines, Eva Barker, Carol Southard, Carole Moody, Jean Hayes. CHEERLEADERS To you, our Cheerleaders, we pay special tribute — not only for representing the school spirit of E.H.S., not for being right there on the job at game time, not for selling football pro¬ grams, and not for practicing twice each week, but for keeping in your faces a respect and ad¬ miration for your school and a love for your work! You are energetic, full of pep, and loved , ,, . c 1 lull Chief Phyllis Brown and advisors. Miss by all m fact you are mdesciibable. Whitley and Miss Prettyman, look over the line-up for Friday’s game. FRESHMEN . . . Bunny Jane Thompson, Jane Redmon, Betty Frances Meed, Margaret Parrot, Sarah Redmon, Blanche Poplin, Carole Yarhoro. SOPHOMORES . . . Linda Couch, Mary Ellen Caudle, Jo 'Ann Saylor, Rebecca Cockerham, Anita Reichard, Lena Couch, Judy Silverman, Margaret Gentry, Nancy Franklin, Marian Davis, Nancy Neaves, Jettie Williams, Juanita Money. I’age Forty-Four “saving for a rainy day” First Row: Linda Couch, Pat Cockerham, Linda Ford, Helen Graham, Louise Laxton, Nancy Dixon, Abbye Davis, Phyllis Brown, Chaplain; Clara Tucker. Second Row: Sylvia Money, Phyllis Allen, Deanna Marshall, Helen Cranford, Brenda Vestal, Joe Gentr ', Sam Newman, Billy Eidson, Chris Glenn, Mike Carpenter, Bud Lanning. Third Row: Miss Prettyman, Donna Maines, Carole Brown, Eva Barker, Carole Moody, Deanna Stuart, Phyllis Lowe, Frankie Stewart, Seeretary; Pat Harris, Sandra Pennell, Buteh Mastin, David Myers, Melvin Thomp¬ son, Mackie Cockerham. Fourth Row: Mr. Eldridge, Mr. Yarborough, Bob Noe, Bill Poplin, Bill Davis, Brent Johnson, Ted Mastin, Jerry James, Vice Pres.; Tommy Harris, Treasurer; Jerry Steele, Guy Snow, Buddy Farrell, President; John Beale. MONOGRAM CLUB “Is it my night to work in the concession stand again?” This is heard here and there at school on Friday in moaning tones, but when game time rolls around von can hear in exul erant calls: “PEANUTS, ICE COLD DRINKS, CAN¬ DY!!” These voices belong to the members of the Monogram Club, who are saving money for one of the main attractions of the year — The Sports Banquet. To yon who represent the emblem, “E,” we give an e.xtra cheer, for you are the heart of our school. “shoulder to shoulder” First Row: Dellaphine Carter, Patsy Guyer, Louise Laxton, Jimmy S hore, Parliamentarian; Abbye Davis, Secretary; Jerry James, President; Mr. Mize, Brenda Vestal, Donna Maines, Nancy Neaves. „ Second Row: Judv McCoin, Janet Burcham, Ellen Cooke, Harry Hensel, Vice President; Buddy Earrell, Treasurer; Ross Fox, Mike Carpenter, Benny Hampton, Wesley Smitherman, Ronnie Hooper. STUDENT COUNCIL Each Wednesday the Student Council, the lawmaking body of E.H.S., sits in session. In its effort to develop cooperation between students and faculty, to establish high standards of honor, to create ambition, to maintain a Chris¬ tian atmosphere, to foster school spirit, and show organization among its students. The Student Council operates a concession stand in the gym. a student store in the school, charters busses, sponsors school parties, chapel programs, the homecoming parade. Student’s Teachers’ Day and climaxes the year with the Ralph Ritchie Award. To vou, who received little praise, we extend a feeling of appreciation and gratitude for at¬ taining your goal of high standards. “burning the mid-night oil” First Row: Pat Guyer, Treasurer; Deanna Stuart, Phyllis Allen, Carole Brown, Vice President; Phyllis Brown, Chaplain; David Myers, President; Linda Ford, Secretary. Second Row: Walter Brinegar, Julie Thompson, Carole Moody, Helen Graham, Sabrilla Caudle, Gail Reeves, Nancy Martin, Julie Ann Leary, Charles Johnson. Third Row: Harry Hensel, Mary Hart, Helen Cranford, Abbye Davis, Nancy Dixon, Brenda Vestal, Louise Laxton, Mrs. Calloway. Fourth Row: Katherine Hayes, Dixie Draughn, Betsy Ashby, Betty Ann Parker, Nancy Lyon, Fiftli Row: Bob Noe, Bill Poplin, Donald Cass, Melvin Thompson. Sixth Row: Jim Finney, Tommy Harris, Richard Royall, Buddy Farrell, Bill Davis. BETA CLUB STUDY is the word! An average of 90 or above in either the Junior or Senior class is the requirement to become a member of the Elkin Beta Club. Bet you think these “Brains” all wear thick glasses and carry an umbrella under their arms, but really this club is not all work and no play. The year’s activities include a trip to Asheville for the Beta Club Convention, a chapel pro¬ gram, selling fire extinguishers, and selling pop¬ corn at the ball games. If you see someone sporting a funny little gold pin with an eagle on it vou can bet vour life it’s a Beta! smart as a First Row: Phyllis Allen, Brenda Vestal, Frankie Stewart, Helen Cranford, Richard Royall, Chief; Bill Davis MARSHALS Receiving recognition for high scholastic standing, Richard Royall, chief marshal; Helen Cranforcl, Phyllis Allen, Brenda Vestal, Bill Da¬ vis, and Frankie Stewart, ushered at various graduating affairs and might we add, looked not only intelligent, but very attractive! These Juniors were the top six in scholastic; attainment in the class of ’57. “improving the shining hour” Seated: Ruby Tucker, Treasurer; Nancy Wall, Mrs. Nixon, Georgia Holcomb, Betty Jean Royall, Libby Set¬ tle, Gayle Rhyne, Secretary; Sybil Lawrence, President. Standing: Peggy Jo Sprinkle, Peggy Porter, Tony Chipman, Garvey Dameron, Farrell Settle, Vice President. D.E. AND D.O. The Distributive Education program has prov¬ en very successful and popular with the Seniors. Under the direction of Mrs. Adrian Nixon, the girls and three boys hold positions in downtown establishments. While D.E. attracts more girls, the Diversified Occupations organization is com¬ prised mostly of boys. U ider the direction of Mr. Claude Eldridge, these boys found jobs in industrial firms and the girls are medical assist¬ ants. With morning classes and afternoon jobs there is never a dull moment for these people who v'ork while they learn! Seated: Donald White, Sammy Walters, Carrie Mastin, Secretary; Johnny Martin, Henry Jackson, Mackie Cockerham, President. Standing: Mr. Eldridge, Walter Brinegar, Cecil Chipman, Edward Absher, Mack Gentry, Rex Judd, Vice President; Jimmy Thompson, Lonnie Miller, Gary Holbrook, Treasurer; Dwight Cass. Page Forty-Scr Lii n 1 y� no lo se First Row; Joe Blackburn, President; Patsy Guyer, Secretary; Ramona Waters, Reporter; Charles Walter, Treasurer; Franklin Williams, Vice President; Jim Finney, Chaplain. Second Row: Mrs. Royall, Sharon Gentry, Linda Cooper, Ann Gregory, Anne Iline, Jeane Fanning. Third Row: Sammy Elmore, Tommy Holcomb, Harold Walters, Albert Rose, Norman Stephens, Steve Long. SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club, under the direction of Mrs. Jolin Royall, not only held their regular meetings, but in their extra time learned to tango, too! With many other activities besides the annual Spanish Club picnic, the members had a big year. To the out-going members of the Spanish Club we say with some sadness but whole-heartedly . . . “hasta la vista!!!!” “tempus fugit” First Row: Nancy Neaves, Chaplain; Larry Nixon, Treasurer. Second Row: Jane Redmon, Lorna Diek- son. Reporter; Gale Eidson, President. Third Row; Nancy Franklin, Gale Reeves, Kay Long, Jimmy Shore, Viee President. Fourth Row: Alma Sneed, Betty Frances Meed, Mary Hart, Jane Wooten, Laura Sears. Fifth Row: Nor¬ ma Martin, Phyllis Irion, Mary Etta Armfield, Anita Reichard, Vicky Mayberry, Seeretary. Sixth Row: Sterling Sagar, Jane Sneed, Ellen Cooke, Mary Lou Meed. Seventh Row: Miss Cooke, Marie Gambil, Sarah Redmon, Pat Al¬ len, Blanehe Poplin, Margaret Parrot, Mary Kay Francis, Susie Sneed, Bud Stuart, Tina Paul, Fred Rash, George Hart, Mae Gentry, Tom Dillon, Mary Ann Johnson. Eighth Row: Johnsie Martin, Agatha Harris, Bobby Hartness, Dickie Evans, Alice Cranford, Linda Eidson, Allen Laxton, Judy Silverman, Jo Ann Saylor, Marian Davis. Ninth Row; Richard Boyd, Pat Guyer, Norman Graham, Ross Fox, Lawrence Laxton, Bobby Lankford, Wesley Smith- erman. LATIN CLUB Put in an hour of studying every day and a club meeting full of fun and educational experi¬ ences and there you have a full-fledged Latin Club member! The Latin Club with Miss Cooke, the adviser, sponsored a Christmas Dance and climaxed the year with another one of those good ole Hav- rides!! LIBRARY ASSISTANT CLUB A hazardous hour of shelving books, checking them out, sending overdue notices, working at the desk, and run¬ ning errands for Mrs. Calloway plus class periods make a full day for our Library Assistants. To add spice to a routine, which is interesting but sometimes tiring, the club attended a district rally and made bulletin boards for the library. We say thanks to you girls who have been helpful and forever patient in your efforts to make the library a place which we may enjoy. OFFICE ASSISTANTS Take a full day of five periods, de¬ vote one more to the office, and there you have an office assistant. There are twelve girls who sacrifice their study Iiall to help Mr. Litaker by answering the phone, typing, writing letters, run¬ ning errands, and a thousand other unmentional)les! It’s especially nice to catch a glimpse of you ladies walking down the hall during class, for then we have the assurance that the work must go Seated; Mr. Litaker, Betsy Ashby, Phyllis Vanhoy, Nancy Dixon, Abbye Davis. Standing: Carole Brown, Linda Ford, Pat Harris, Sandra Pennell, Carole Southard, Martha Blevins, Sharon Gentry, Pat Guyer. quiet as a mouse” Standing; Magdalene Marsh, Dixie Draughn, Secretary; Ricky Harris, Rita Caudle, President; Julia Thompson, Linda Lyon. Seated; Mrs. Calloway. “keeping the 'weather eye open” BUS DRIVERS Transporting many E.H.S. students to and from school was the job of five of our best drivers, who found that safety was their business. Early to bed and certainly early to rise made Billy, Donald, Joe, Larry, and Harold the best drivers in the country, be the roads rough, smooth, or no roads at all! Billy Bruce, Harold Prevette, K. M. Carter, Lany Tilly, Donald Cass, Mr. Litaker. “tillers of the soil” First Row; Jim Thompson, President; Garvey Dameron, Vice President; Benny Hampton, Secre¬ tary-Treasurer; Mae Gentry, Bonnie Shore, Chap¬ lain; Bonnie Sheppard, Louise Moncus, Mary Lib Collins, Rickie Harris, Buddy Greenwood. Second Row: Peggy Macemore, Carolyn Hege, Clara Tuck¬ er, Donna Maines, RonPie Long. Third Row: Dwight Cass, Claudia Layell, Eileen Holcomb, Lottie Hemric, Nancy Collins, Nancy Tilley, Sha¬ ron Cockerham, Betty Ann Carter, Helen Felts, Pam Thomas, Garvey Burchett, Ronnie Long. Fourth Row: David Layell, Buck Martin, Leon Holbrook, Lonnie Miller, Barbara Jean Cockerham, Billy Hooper. F. H. A. . . .“Toward New Hori¬ zons,” the motto of the F.H.A. Club, has been a guiding light to the members of this club in their meetings and projects. To these Home Economics girls who have visualized the betterment of the country through the building of better homes, we honor you as Future Homemakers of Ame¬ rica in hopes that you will continue your fine work throughout the coming years. Seated: Melba Caudle, Vice President; Pat Cock¬ erham, Mildred Wagoner, Paulette Byrd, Pat Cass, Nancy Atkins, Betty Byrd, Eva Barker, Emalene Corder, Rita Caudle, President. Standing: Carolyn Hinson, Evelyn Gentry, Patsy Hemric, Marie Gam- bil, Mary Kay Francis, Bunny Thompson, Miss Holland, Anne Hine, Anne Hanis, Jo Ann Transou, Nancy Franklin, Ramona Jackson. “seizing the opportunity” F. S. A. . . . The intelligence and relia¬ bility of the Future Secretaries of America will soon be put to work after May 29, 1956. May you find success as you hold various jobs all over the country in different fields. First Row: Pat Cass. Second Row: Sybil Law¬ rence, Libby Settle, Secretary-Treasurer; Mary Ruth Gentry. Third Row: Joye Lawrence, Eliza¬ beth Harpe, Ima Lou Byrd, Nancy Lyon. Fourth Row; Fay Southard, Carole Southard, Ruby Tuck¬ er, Betty Byrd. Fifth Row: Evelyn Gentry, Emma Lee Holbrook, Louise West, Jean Pruitt. Sixth Row: Emalene Corder, Mrs. Nixon, Ramona Jack- son, President; Karen Jennings, Cheryl Swaim, Chaplain; Phyllis Vanhoy, Melba Mounce, Vice President. 4-H club . . . Striving for the bet¬ terment of the community, state, and nation, the members of the 4-H Club, with its su¬ pervisors, had a prosperous year. Besides holding monthly meetings and attending livestock shows, they daily maintained this excellent standard: Health, hands, heart, and head, united together for the good of all. “with an eye to the future” “circle of the sciences” Richard Roy all. Vice President; Phil Couch, President; Walter Brinegar, Fred Harmon, Treasurer; IVIax Blackburn, Mr. Joines, Ronnie Cooke, Secretary; Buddy Bruce. BI-PHY-CHEM . . . Every other Friday this aggregation of the sehools foremost scientific brains converge in the Science room, under the advisorship of Mr. Bert Jones, to explore, as do scientists the world over, pressing important mys- “an ear for music” teries, such as “What does three-day-old chewing gum looks like under a microscope.” These bi¬ ology, Physics, and Chemistry scholars (Phil Couch, president) took as their main project the fixing and filling of the large school aquarium. First Row; Linda Cooper, Lorene Midkiff, Cheryl Swaim, Clara Tucker, Donna Maines, Sandra Pennell, Barbara Alexander, Betty Hunter. Second Row: Jean Pruitt, Louise West, Magdalene Marsh, Jeane Lanning, David Pardue, Phillip Hin- shaw, Jim Edwards, Mildred Gentry, Nancy Adkins, Mr. Gentry. Third Row: Carole Southard, Martha Blevins, Patsy Harris, Jerry James, Brent Johnson, Larry Tilley, Bud¬ dy Farrell, Emalene Corder, Katherine Hayes, Jo Ann T ransou, Garole bloody. GLEE CLUB . . . Om- E. H. S. Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. David A. Gentry, sings its way through each day! It isn’t that they have spent their time practicing for chapel programs. the Spring Festival, and Graduation but because they have enlightened the realm of music for us, not at special occasions, but for every single day, that we pay a special tribute. Paqc Fifty-One “hand in hand” First Row: Abbye Davis, Co-Chaplain; Betsy Ashby, Benda Vestal, Vice President; Louise Laxton, Secre¬ tary; Helen Graham, President; Phyllis Brown, Co-Chaplain; Nancy Dixon, Treasurer; Deanna Stuart, Miss Carolyn Lipe. Second Row: Phyllis Allen, Ann Hine, Julia Ann Leary, Sandra Pennell, Pat Harris, Linda Walker, Frankie Stewart, Linda Ford, Ramona Waters, Phyllis Lowe, Gale Paige Reeves. Third Row: Carole Brown, Linda Lyon, Norma Martin, Jane Sneed, Betty Ann Parker, Helen Cranford, Carole Southard, Cheryl Swaim, Carole Moody, Jean Hayes, Sylvia Money. SR. TRI-HI-Y The Sr. Tri-Hi-Y, besides being the big sisters of the Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, had a busy year by perform¬ ing various projects and sponsoring dances. In their efforts they have brought the members of E.H.S. closer together. To the older members of the club we say good-bye in hopes that in futures years, when reminiscing over bygone years, they will think of the gay times and Christian fellowship that were spent together in the Sr. Tri-Hi-Y of ’56. “fellow-feeling” First Row: Bobby Hartness, Bud Stuart, Billy Hall, Larry Nixon. Second Row: Claude Royall, Bobby Adams, Jerry Harris, Richard Royall, Secretary; Tommy Holcomb, Chaplain; Chris Glenn, President; David Myers, Charles Walters, Buddy Farrell, Treasurer; Brent Johnson. Third Row: Bill Poplin, Jim Lawrence, David Par due, Han y Hensel, Guy Snow, Franklin Williams, Billv Hooper, James Graham, Lawrence Laxton, Wally Holcomb, Mr. Morrow. Fourth Row: Windle Yarboro, Jack Tatum, Sammy Elmore, Jim Finney, Harold Walters, Don Boyd, Jimmy Shore, Norman Stephens, Gale Eidson, Albert Rose, Pat Guyer. HI-Y CLUB The Hi-Y, leaders in many activities, followed a religious program and strived to uphold the club’s motto. This year couldn’t have been the same had it not been for Religious Emphasis Week, the Christmas and Homecoming Dance, all sponsored by the Hi-Y club. To the members who will step into manhood and the future of next year, we wish all the joy and luck, as you fill the empty spaces reserved for you in life. “arm in arm” First Row: Mary Lou Meed, Jane Redmon, Miss Elizabeth Prettyman, Mary Ann Johnson, Anita Reichard, Treasurer; Jettie Williams, President; Nancy Franklin, Vice President; Ellen Cooke, Chaplain; Nancy Neaves, Loma Dickson, Laura Sears, Secretary. Second Row: Rebecca Cockerham, Bunny Jane Thompson, Marie Gambil, Alma Sneed, Marian Davis, Pat Lewis, Susie Sneed, Mary Etta Armfield, Margaret Parrott, Jo Ann Saylor, Sarah Redmon, Pat Alien, Julia Hayes. Third Row: Nancy Swain, Jane Wooten, Vicky Mayberry, Betty Frances Meed, Phyllis Irion, Dellaphine Carter, Linda Eidson, Savannah Carrico, Alice Cranford, Judy Silverman, Judy Beale. JR. TRI-HI-Y The Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, bearing the motto, “To create, maintain, and to extend through the home, school, and community high standards of Christian char¬ acter,” can feel that midst the rush in any school year they have accomplished much. To the little sisters of the Senior Tri-Hi-Y we express our heartfelt thanks for rendering many kind deeds for the betterment of the community. “the hum of busy men” First Row: George Hart, Dickie Evans, Wesley Smitherman, Norman Graham, Charles York, Butch Eller. Second Row: Mr. Parker, Mr. Cooke, Chris Glenn, Lawrence Laxton, Secretary; Franklin Williams, Presi¬ dent; Charles Walters, Vice President; Sammy Elmore, David Myers, Buddy Farrell, Treasurer; Larry Nixon, Chaplain. Third Row: Billy Hall, Bobby Hartness, Bud Stuart, Gale Eidson, Jimmy Shore, Brent Johnson, Jerry Harris, Melvin Thompson, James Graham, Wally Holcomb, Mike Carpenter. LEADERS CLUB A lot of fun and work made up the year of the Leaders Club members. Referee ball games and keeping the clock working were a few of the ways to get off that twenty hours required to be a member. It is easy to guess why they have been so suc¬ cessful in the past years, for their motto has simply been: “A leader always responds.” “not a moment to lose” First Row; Nancy Atkins, Betty Hunter, Sharon Gentry, Pat Cass, Ramona Jackson, Phyllis Vanhoy. Second Row: Jeane Fanning, Carole Southard, Sandra Pennell, Cheryl Swaim, Pat Harris, Clara Tucker, Katherine Hayes, Doris Blackburn, Mil¬ dred Gentry. Standing: Donald Cass, Jim Edwards, Jack Tatum, Richard Boyd, Joe Gentry, Brent Johnson, Cheslie Brinegar, Windle Yarboro, Jerry James Harry Hensel. THE ELK ANTLER STAFF You can guess what the goal of any Journalism class would be: “Meet that deadline!” And, of course, the sixth period Journalism class comes through with flying colors every time, with a paper full of interesting news, feature stories, and sports with many hours of writing, organiz¬ ing, stenciling, proofreading, mimeographing, and assembling behind them! To you people we owe a pat on the back, for your hard work and for keeping us informed about the happen¬ ings around E.H.S. Typing away! Talking over “money matters.” Meeting the deadline. “sparing no efforts” Carole, Frank, and Charles discussing “business.” First Row: Louise Laxton, Martha Blevins, Melba Mounce, Emalene Corder. Second Row; Joe Blackburn, Tommy Holcomb, Pat Cocker ham, Dixie Draughn, Ra¬ mona Waters, Linda Walker. Third Row: Frankbn Wil¬ liams, Sam Newman, Phyllis Brown, Jerry Steele, Nancy Lyon, Betsy Ashby. Fourth Row: Buddy Farrell, Woodie Wiles, Don Byrd, Melvin Thompson, Ted Mastin, Bud Fanning. Betty Ann and Sammy check¬ ing over the pictures with Abbye. THE ELK STAFF The Elk Staff, creators of The Elk, worked night and day to put their ideas on paper. Miss Lipe and the whole class were relieved but satis¬ fied when the result of their efforts was on its way to the press! Chris, Phyllis, and Louise making big plans! Wdth long hours of work and a good time had by all at last behind them, it must be pleasing to leaf through the 1956 Yearbook, this the book of the fourth period Journalism Class, which is a gateway to many pleasant memories! The smiles of Chris, Miss Lipe and Abbye show that the work at last is finished. Page Fifty-Free INDEX Advertisements . 57-69 Band . 43 Baseball . 42 Basketball Boys’ 41 Girls’ 40 Beta . 46 Bi-Phy-Chem 51 Bus Drivers 49 Cheerleaders . 44 Dedieation . 2 Distributive Edueation . 47 Diversified Oceupation . 47 Eighth Grade . 31-32 Faeulty . 7-8 Football . 38-39 Foreword . 3 Freshman Class . 28-30 Future Homemakers of America . 50 Future Secretaries of America . 50 Glee Club . 51 Hi-Y . 52 4-H Club . 50 Homecoming . 35 Junior Class . 21-24 Junior Tri-Hi-Y . 53 Latin Club . 48 Leaders Club . 53 Library Assistants Club . 49 Marshals . 46 Monogram Club . 45 Office Assistants . 49 Senior Class . 11-20 Senior Tri-Hi-Y . 52 Sophomore Class . 25-27 Spanish Club . 48 Student Council 45 Superintendent . 7 Superlatives 36-37 Tennis 42 The Elk Antler Staff 54 The Elk Staff 55 Page Fifty-Six TO THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF ELKIN HIGH SCHOOL- The Chatham Manufacturing Company Extends Every Good Wish for a Successful Future We’re Proud of Our Community Chatham Blankets America Faye Fifty-Seven Compliments of THE BASKETERIA, INC. SPAINHOUR’S Fresh Fruits and Vegetables A Modern Department Store 101 Main Street Elkin, North Carolina Elkin, North Carolina E A PRODUCE CO. LIVE AND DRESSED POULTRY Compliments of HAMS AND EGGS Phone 201 THE JEWEL BOX ELKIN, N. C. Complimenfs of Compliments of GRASSY CREEK FARM SLATER SYSTEM, INC. Distributors of SEALTEST Products Page Fifty-Eight GRAHAM CLICK Compliments of High Quality School Supplies BRENDLE CASH Elkin's Popular Variety Store WHOLESALE, INC. Elkin, North Carolina J. D. BRENDLE CAROLINA BLOOMER Compliments of YADKIN VALLEY COMPANY PACKERS, INC. Elkin, North Carolina Processors of Piedmont's Best BEEF -VEAL -PORK Rayon and Nylon Non-run Tricot Panties Elkin, North Carolina Phone 545 and 546 1 i 1 Paye Fifty-Nine ELKIN FURNITURE CO Manufacturers of BEDROOM FURNITURE Complimen's of CWYN INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 258 ELKIN, N. C. Compliments of CHARLES’ MOTEL Comp’iments of COMBS PRODUCE LAWRENCE CHATHAM LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY FEEDS DRY CLEANERS Baby Chix — Poultry Supplies 1 i ELKIN, N. C. Phone 308 1 1 1 Page Sirfy Compliments of ' Compliments J. C. PENNEY CO. of Phone 138 108 E. Main St. ELKIN, N. C. DUN-WELL-CLEANERS W. M. WALL 1 i Compliments of ! LUCY GRAY’S BEAUTY SHOPPE WATCHES, DIAMONDS AND REPAIRS Phone 380 ELKIN, N. C. Compliments of THE DAIRY QUEEN Home of Good Food — Ice Ceam Compliments of THOMASSON FLORIST 1 1 1 Church Street Flowers for all Occasions Phone 524 Elkin, N. C. 1 HENSEL-FULLER PULPWOOD COMPANY ! 1 Complete Line of Building Material WHITENER LUMBER CO. ELKIN, N. C. State Road, N. C. Telephone 1626-J Page Sixty-One Compliments of Compliments of KLONDIKE FARM ROYALL DRUG CO., INC. Finest Milk Produced Anywhere George E. Royall Fine Cows Produce Fine Milk Edwin Royall Elkin, North Carolina Henry Dillon AIRPARK CANTEEN Compliments of Sheltered Curb Service ELK PHARMACY SEAFOODS - FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICHES - NOVELTIES Phone 310 ELKIN, N. C. Phone 888 Always at Your Service ROSE DAY, INC. LEWIS GARAGE PONTIAC SALES AND SERVICE TOM E. LEWIS Phone 345 Night Phone 430 General Auto Repair 24-HOUR WRECKER SERVICE Courteous Service — Reliable Mechanics Page Sixty-Two Congratulations and Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1956 Elkin-Jonesville Building and Loan Association Compliments of ROSES’ 5 10 ELKIN, N. C. WINSTON ROAD FURNITURE CO, Compliments of PEPSICOLA For the things wHh which you live Open Nights till 9 Highway 67, Jonesville Phone 1079 BOTTLING COMPANY Phone 590 ELKIN-JONESVILLE, N. C. BROWN’S MACHINE CO. ELECTRIC AND ACETYLENE WELDING HALL-KNOTT EDWARDS Quality Store for Phone 237 Young Men Elkin Lumber and G B OIL CO. Manufacturing Co. E. C. BOYLES Everything to Build Anything Phone 68 ELKIN, N. C. Wholesale and Retail Phone 370 Page Si.rty TInre Yadkin Finance Corporation A Good Drug Store Home Company for Home Folks Abernathy’s Pharmacy Phone 605 The REXALL Store ELKIN, N. C. ELKIN, N. C. J. H. BEESON Compliments of MUTUAL INSURANCE Collins Pure Oil Phone 17 Service Station 204 West Main Street ELKIN, N. C. ELKIN, N. C. WOLFE BROTHERS FURNITURE Phone 1628-M CASH CARRY STORES, INC. Wholesale GROCERIES, FEEDS, MEATS AND NOTIONS STATE ROAD, N. C. Phone 230 Compliments of REAVIS FUNERAL HOME WHITE SWAN LAUNDRY Large Enough To Serve You Small Enough to Appreciate You DRY-CLEANING ELKIN, N. C. Telephone 55 Page Sixty-Four Compliments of Blackwelder Furniture Co. ISENHOUR’S JEWELRY The Home of Quality Furniture for Less Money Gifts That Last Open Till 7:30 P.M. Main Street 549 - PHONE - 550 ELKIN, N. C. JONESVILLE, N. C. GRIFFIN’S Compliments of Sporting Goods and Gifts ELKIN, N. C. HOLCOMB BROTHERS Athletic Equipment Office and School Supplies Phone 254 Compliments of WHITE BROTHERS SUPER TIRE SERVICE Blocks and Building Materials A. DAN HUDSPETH, Ovs ner Well, Road and Drain Tile Phone 246 Steel Windows Pumps and Plumbing Supplies 689 North Bridge Street Phone 627 ELKIN, N. C. BOONVILLE HIGHWAY CARL W. STEELE Compliments of B. E. FAW SONS jEWELRY STORE Well Drilling, Pumps, Water Heaters WATCHES - DIAMONDS - JEWELRY and Youngstown Kitchen ELKIN, N. C. Winston Road Telephone 70 Page Sixty Five F. W. CHEVROLET, INC. ELKIN, N. C. Compliments of ALEXANDER-STEVENSON Sales and Super Service FUNERAL HOME Wrecker Service Night Phone 775 Day Phone 255 Phone 800 ELKIN, N. C. May We Serve You PHOTOGRAPHICALLY HARRIS AND WAGNER, COCKERHAM STUDIO AND PHOTO SERVICE INC. Elkin's Leading Clothing Store Reaves Theatre Bldg. ELKIN, N. C. Phone 199 ELKIN, N. C. SNOW MOTOR CO. Compliments of 136 South Bridge Street REEVES-LYRIC Phone 613 THEATERS Sales — BUICK — Service ELKIN, N. C. MATHIS-PARDUE FURNITURE CO. K B SERVICE STATION ROGER W. SPRINKLE, Proprietor Guarantee Best Quality For Less Money GOODYEAR TIRES - BATTERIES Phone 955 SINCLAIR PRODUCTS 1131 Elk Spur St. Elkin, N. C. Phone 280 Elkin, N. C. Page Si.vty-Six PEELE THOMPSON WESTERN AUTO RADIO, T.V. APPLIANCE CO. TRUETONE TV AND RADIO R.C.A. - ZENITH - MOTOROLA STROMBERG CARLSON WIZARD APPLIANCES C. E. Peele — A. K. Thompson DAVIS TIRES Phone 362 124 W. Main St. ELKIN, N. C. Compiiments of SPEAS HOME AUTO SUPPLY CO. SMOOT’S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Complete Wreck Rebuilding Phone 826 ELKIN, N. C. We hope it will be right here in the Piedmont Carolines where agriculture becomes more productive, industrial and cultural opportunity greater every year. Electric Service will be waiting — Plentiful in amount, low in cost. Compliments of VALLEY DRIVE IN THEATRE Your Family Theatre Always a Good Show Compliments of DAVIS’ INSURANCE AGENCY Box 223 Phone 182 INSURANCE SERVICE r ige Si.vty-Sei'en Compliments of THE BANK OF ELKIN Elkin, North Carolina Jonesville, North Carolina Phone 80 j. M. FRANKLIN Compliments of ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER THE ELKIN TRIBUNE ELKIN, N. C. ELKIN, N. C. Compliments of ED SNYDER’S PHILCO APPLIANCES RATLEDCE SERVICE STATION Oil and G as That Save You Cash From Tank Car to Car Tank Page Sixty-Eight SPONSORS Dr. Howard Dr. J. S. Hiatt Dr. McNiell Dr. E. C. Schiebel Dr. R. B. Harrell Dr. J. A. Harrell Dr. Olivia Abernethy Blackburn's Recapping Service Luffman's Grocery W. B. Coleman North Elkin Radio Service Morrison's Florist U. S. Navy Roy Bates Radio Service U. S. Air Force Rogers Shoe Repair Dick's Radio Repair Motor Parts Company Mayflower Beauty Shoppe Combs Seafood U. S. Army McDaniels Department Store Arnold's Grocery Cockerham's Barber Shoppe Elmore's Grocery Harris Electric Company The Capitol Service Station R. Lewis Alexander Home Grocery Fidelity Frame Company City Billiards Cockerham's Barbershop Julius Hall Osborne Esso A. O. Bryan Elkin Valley Grocery Belk Doughton Company Frazier insurance Co. Master Craft Shoe Shop Reece and Baker Tom's Studio Stimpson Motor Service Zwick Corporation State Road Hardware Co. Popular Springs Grocery Doug Darnell Carolina Ice Fuel Co. Elmore's Insurance Co. Page Sixty-Nine . . . . Thru the years we have worked with many Yearbooks Staffs in one capacity or another ... In Photograj)hy or Counseling, and it has always given ns great sat¬ isfaction to see and feel a job well done. . . . . This is another of onr books where we have given a “Photographic Preference” so that the pictures will truly tell the story in a quality book. . . . . Again . . . “Best of Luck and Success ... all yon students . . . 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