Erwin High School - Hourglass Yearbook (Erwin, NC)

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Judy Strickland Last Will And Gestament State of North Carolina County of Harnett City of Erwin We, the Graduating Class of 1961, being of sound minds and judgment, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. Article I To Our Parents: We wish to leave an expression of our love and gratitude for making our school days possible. Article II To the Faculty: We leave assurance that we will use the instruction that they have so patiently given us to the best of our abilities. Article II To Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Vernelson, our Sponsors: We leave our sincere appreciation for the interest and patience you have shown us during our last year in high school. Article IV To Mr. Jones: We leave our eternal gratitude for his untiring efforts to make our lives more prosperous. Article V To the Juniors: We leave what senior privileges we might have had, the press room and the honor of walking into chapel last. Article VI During our years of school we have acquired special abilities which we would like to bestow upon the members of the Junior Class. Ann Niedzwick leaves her position as chief cheerleader to Dorinda Avery. ''The sweetest noise on earth, a woman's tongue. Drucilla McDonald and Linda Faircloth leave their ability to catch a man hook, line, and sinker to Millie Bryant. Love and marriage. Alice McLean and L. C. Norris leave their witty remarks to Nancy Lucas and Jerry Bayles. Life to me is just a comedy. Mary Alice Davis leaves her winning smile to Pam Strickland and Brenda Raynor. Her very frowns are fairer far than the smiles of other maidens. Carolyn Whittington leaves her toptemper but pleasing personality to Carolyn Tyson and Carolyn Melvin. She that has plenty of pepper will pepper her own cabbage. Lloyd Maynard leaves his ability to keep his cigarettes hidden from the coach to Randy Wicker. That'll be 50 laps, boys. Woody Woodall and John Dowd will their ability to succeed in the world to Ricky Stewart and Jimmy Stephens. 'WhichI have earned with the sweat of my brow. Frankie Messer and Wanda Lee leave their basketball ability to Sharon Murray and Melba Mason. Eat those Wheaties, girls. Bobbie Jewel Faircloth and Virginia West leave their friendliness to Catherine Avery and Linda Johnson. ''A friend in need is a friend indeed. Caron Bethune leaves her intelligence to Elizabeth Faircloth. Grace is given of God, but know- ledge is bought in the market. Everett Thomas wills his leadership ability to Bert Cameron and Joe Miriello. Sharp's the word for them. Sue Reardon and Peggy Hester leave their various carefree ways to Faye Parker. Well! Everything can't be perfect! Gayle Ennis leaves her ability to get a man to Janice Avery. ''What is this thing called love? Carol Toth and Janet Truelove leave their undying friendship to Linda Matthews, Jean Wilkerson, and Judith Taylor. ' 'Till the end of time. Brenda McDonald and Sandra Ralph leave their pocket edition of FIFTY EASY DIETS to Wanda Taylor and Betty Dorman. It's the ham that makes the difference. Bobby Brown and Kenneth Howell leave their ability to visit Dunn to Mitchell Dennis and E. W. Williams. They knew what was what. Willard Barbour and Donald Byrd will their places as grocery boys to Bobby Hall. The world knows nothing of its greater men. Ed Caldwelland Thomas Howard will their height to Johnny Wilson and Keith Strickland. 'Dyna- mite comes in small packages. Linda Norris and Martha Watkins leave their quiet ways to Joyce Avery and Sidnia McKee. 'For she was just the quiet kind whose nature never varied. Larry Odom and Wilbert Strickland leave their athletic ability to Mike Dybis and Dickie Smith. If you see me coming, better step aside. 25

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Gayle Ennis Class History But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? In September, 1958, we, a class of unsettled, anxious, andtimidfreshmen, entered Erwin HighSchool. At our first class meeting, we elected the following trustworthy officers: President, Ed Caldwell; Vice-President, John Dowd; Secretary, Carol Toth; and Treasurer, Sue Reardon. Woody Woodall, Carolyn Whittington, Gayle Ennis, Tommy Smith, Lloyd Maynard, and Alice Davis were chosen to represent us on the Student Council. The Future Homemakers claimed the de- pendable homemakers, Frankie Messer and Gayle Ennis, as Vice-President and Treasurer. Several members of our class participated in athletics while Ann Niedzwick, as cheerleader, helped cheer the teamstovictory. Judy Strickland won the scholastic honors that year by winning the E. R. Thomas Award. Study to show thyself a man. Ignorance is the mother of mistake. Do whate'er you have to do with true and earnest zeal. At the beginning of our Sophomore year witha little more confidence, we chose Woody Woodall as Class President; John Dowd, Vice-President; Shelia Thornton, Secretary; and Caron Bethune, Treasurer. Active interest was again taken in sports and other activities. The following mem- bers were tapped into the Beta Club: Caron Bethune, Earl Core, Alice Davis, John Dowd, Bobbie Faircloth, Wanda Lee, Alice McLean, Sandra Ralph, Sue Reardon, Judy Strickland, Shelia Thorn- ton, Carol Toth, Walter Tripp, Carolyn Whittington, and Woody Woodall. The Sophomore Class was well represented this year with eight members in the Student Council. Sue Reardon was elected President of the Future Homemakers of America with Alice Davis, Vice-President. The following boys were tapped into the Key Club: Wyman Autry, Woody Woodall, John Dowd, and Larry Odom. The E.R. Thomas Award was awarded to Judy Strickland and Caron Bethune who also received a scholarship medal. Our Sophomore year showed us that great horizons might be reached. A new year andadded dignity awaited us as Juniors! How wonderful that title sounded. Once again it was election time; it's Woody for President; Vice-President, John Dowd; Secretary, Caron Bethune; and Treasurer, Alice Davis. Woody Woodall was chosen Editor of the HI-LITE with Sue Reardon Associate Editor and Ann Niedzwick Circulation Manager. The student body elected John Dowd as Vice President of the Student Council, and the Beta tapped two other honorees, Kenneth Howell and Margaret Deck. There were thirteen members in the Monogram Club and twenty-one in the Future Teachers’ Club who chose Mary Alice Davis to serve as President and Gayle Ennis, Vice-President. The Key Club recognized the leadership abilities of John Dowd, Wyman Autry,and Larry Odom by entrusting the offices of Vice-President, Secretary,and Treasurer to them. Our three money-raising projects included selling Christmas cards, selling Erwin Redskins license tags, and presenting a play. This three-act comedy, THE DIZZY DILLONS, was one of the highlights of the year; however, the climax came on May 6, at which time the gymnasium was transformed into a celestial Stairway to the Stars for the Junior-Senior Prom. At the end of the year, Shelia Thornton was awarded the U. S. History award, and Judy Strickland again captured the E. R. Thomas award in addition to the Mathematics award. Proud of a furrow straight, of a hard task done aright--. This is it! Our Senior year. All memoriesare grand and these are the grandest. We elected Wyman Autry for Class President; Mike Stephens, Vice -President; Secretary, Caron Bethune; and Treasurer ,Alice Davis. The class decided to split the responsibility of the HOURGLASS publica- tion, and therefore, elected Woody Woodall and Larry Odom as Co-Editors. Since the red rose was our Class flower, it was decided that red and white would be our class colors while Each for ourselves and others, and all for God was voted a worthy class motto. The D. A. R. award was given appropriately toMary Alice Davis who led the Beta Club as President. Other Beta officers included Caron Ann Bethune, Secretary and Judy Strickland, Treasurer. Our magazine sale was very successful thanks to the members of our senior class. Another delightful feature of the year was the arrivalof the class rings which each of us proudfully wore, but it was sad to know that this was our last year at Erwin. The traditional Junior-Senior Prom which the Juniors presented in our honor, along with the graduation exercises ended our twelfth year as students at Erwin High School. : We won't say that our class will ''set the world afire ' by its progress, but we feel that our accomplishments will be noteworthy in years to come. '. . . With a firm and ample base; And ascending and secure shall to-morrow find its place. Longfellow 24

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Diann West and Margaret Deck leave their positions as office assistants to Linda Mason and Patsy Horne. ''Help me, Cassius, or I sink. Edwin Stone and Walter Tripp leave their school buses to Harvey Tripp and Lloyd Ivey. In skating over thin ice, our safety is our speed. Elaine Manning wills her ability to go steady to Judy Raynor. ''Till death do us part. Shelia Thornton and Martha Raynor leave their pleasant dispositions to Sandra Wade and Carolyn McElveen. ''Pleasant to think of. Wyman Autry and Norman Avery leave their calm center of life to Joe Morgan and Thomas West. Our hearts were drunk with a beauty our eyes could never see. Jane Eanes leaves her ability to date the same boy to Kathy Avery. ''Beauty draws more than beasts. Marjorie Parker wills her bookkeeping ability to Doris Taylor and Ludie Stewart. God helps those who help themselves. Edward Ivey and Louis Joseph leave their money-making ways to Billy Walters and Benny Hall. A penny saved is a penny earned. Judi Martin leaves her many hair styles to Linda Weaver and Betty Gray Melvin. If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again. Earl Core and Larry Colville willtheir reputations as hard workers to Billy Jackson. Rome wasn't built in a day. Shelton Price leaves his speech-making ability to Dale Butler. 'Speech is the mirror of the soul. Douglas Cameron and Tommy Smith leave their easy-going brain waves to Charles Baker and Harold Dorman. Whatever he attempted, he performed. Mike Stephens and Norman McLean will their uncanny ability to be late for anything to Pat Jones and Tyrone Norris. So much to do; so little time to do it in. Joyce Thomas leaves her ability to keep a secret to Judith Prince and Linda Hamilton. ''Three can keep a secret if two are dead. Patsy Pope leaves her ability to succeed in business to Barbara Spense and Iva Holder. Hit those typewriters, girls! Sue Warren leaves her politeness and sweetness to Judy Vann and Linda Williams. I'm the very peak of courtesy. Larry Crane and Edward Pope leave their uncanny habits to Dwight Overby and Gerald Jones. He's as crazy as a March hare. Larry Godwin and Thurman Wilbourne leave their height to Charles Tally. ''Not to the top, but climbing. Corbett Hall and Kenneth Byrd will their ability to remain quiet to Bernice Turner. ''Beware the fury of a quiet man. Jerry McCaskill and Bobby Bradshaw leave their charm with all girls to Bruce Ryals. ''Oh, whistle and I'll come to ye, my women. Frank Marks and Arthur Raynor leave their extensive vocabulary to Danny Norris. Books are the children of the Bible. J. C.Melvinand Edward Norris leave their crazy driving ways to Jimmy Page. Put your trust in God, my boys. Raymond Moore and Jerry Hudson leave their ability to get the right amount of sleep to Patrick Bledsoe. ''Some must watch while some must sleep. Ronald Stewart, Clayton Williams, and Paul Dawkins will their gentlemanly ways to Larry Gregory. ‘Ladies love the gentlemen. Wayne Vann and Daniel Williams leave their ability to avoid any one girl to Donald Butler. A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance. As for me, there is the old saying, ''You can't take it with you, but I'm sure going to try. Judy Strickland, Testator Witness: Alice McLean 26