Flat Rock High School - Parade Yearbook (Flat Rock, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1956 volume:

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Bryant PRESENTED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF FLAT ROCK HIGH SCHOOL FLAT ROCK, NORTH CAROLINA Foremord The name of Abraham Lincoln is imperishable, immortal; can never fade from the pages of history or grow dim with the lapse of time. Had this lowly born Kentucky boy been ushered into the world centuries ago in England, doubtless he would have become the father of a royal family, the founder of a kingly dynasty, the pioneer of a courtly line whose proudest boast would be to acclaim him their progenitor. Fortunately he belongs to modern time and sprang from the loins of a demo- cratic race in a young and democratic country, around whose virgin brow he twined the garlands of a never-fading luster. His fame is America’s, but his glory belongs to the world, and humanity is proud to honor him as one of the noblest among the sons of men. From: Abraham Lincoln‘s Religion by Madison C. Peters. Page Two Staff OIL GIMee ara Wee reese Lee EN Ase te eee kVA |E AAT HILL Assistant Edifor ...................... JEANNETTE NELSON Business Manager ONS ONES Literary Editor ... eee ee MARTHARIUSTUS ATtEditone ea ee ee ee Y LVAAARWARLIGK PiCctULCEEC I Olmert = anne ne nn) CCR GARO LEW AR) Page Three Cart Sandburg Page Four Dedication His rugged, kindly face is known to millions. His deep, melodious voice is heard in all the lands of the world. The poor and the humble of the world love him; the great and the powerful pay him homage. But to us he is more than the famous man of letters. He is our neighbor and our friend. Since he moved to his home, “just across the way”, he has talked with us, has sung for us, and has read many of his own poems for us. He has told us that we are his school. He has helped us immeasurably in the preparation of this book. He has given us freely of his valuable time. Because of him this issue of the Parade will be very highly cherished by everyone who owns a copy. Those who turn these pages and see the pictures of him, posed with our own boys and girls in his home, will surely realize that his greatness is not alone in his works of literature. These pictures show a different kind of greatness—a greatness of soul, which gives him the ability to make the young folks feel comfortable and at home in his presence. So, wtih gratitude for the privilege of knowing him, we dedicate the 1956 PARADE TO CARL SANDBURG. Page Five ptedmtucstratiou PRINCIPAL, MR. E. L. JUSTUS, whose service to Flat Rock students has been given with gen- vine devotion. Mr. Justus has helped us whole- heartedly in all our extra-curricular activities. We have seen the midnight oil burning brightly in his office innumerable times, and we all know why his Studebaker has seen its best days. His encouragement, his untiring efforts to make us happy, and his willingness to lend us his guidance, merit our sincere appreciation. Faculty Here are the ones who instruct us. From 8:30 A.M. till 3:30 P.M. they seek to give us knowledge in many different fields—and to help us build character that will make us better citizens for our community and nation. We, the students, would like to say so. many nice things; but here are two words which are an attempt to express our feelings—THANK YOU. MRS. CATHERINE M. CRAWFORD is our very efficient instructor in French and also one of our eighth grade teachers. Her courteous ways often get a French flavor— Excusez- moi.” Page Six Davidson Franklin MRS. MARGARET DAVIDSON, our home economics teacher, spends much time, energy, and patience in guiding our future homemakers in getting practical knowledge for modern living. MR. W. A. FRANKLIN, affectionately known as ‘Uncle Bill’, ably directs the training of our future farmers. He willingly lends a helping hand to any enterprise that needs his assistance. Freeman Goss MR. REX FREEMAN has classes in English and geography and coaches the girls’ basketball team. His happy sense of humor has made him a favorite with the students. MRS. KATHERINE GOSS has given many of us a better under- standing of the functions of our government, the present social problems and everyday happenings. Her teaching schedule in- cludes—civics, general business, economics, and sociology. Faculty MR. H. A. HASELTINE is one of our math teachers with classes in general math, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. He is always glad to help us understand some difficult problem. MR. DAVID HUFF is another of our eighth grade teachers. He makes our school a happier place by directing our glee club. He has won a large place in our hearts. Haseltine Huff MR. EARL KILPATRICK, who wholeheartedly puts himself into his classes which include world history and biology, has the respect and admiration of every student at Flat Rock. He also serves as the school librarian. The annual staff of ’56 will al- ways remember his willing assistance, as our sponsor, in editing the Parade. MRS. DOROTHY C. MEADOR is our commercial teacher with classes in typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping. She also serves as bookkeeper for the school. She is a friend to all. Meador Kilpatrick Osteen Reid MISS GARDENIA OSTEEN has classes in Algebra and general business. She has won our respect because of her genuine interest in the students and her faithfulness and thoroughness in her work. MISS GWEN REID is our science expert. She teaches classes in general science, biology, and chemistry. Her enthusiasm for her work is contagious. MR. NEIL ROGERS is our physical education instructor and coach for the boys’ basketball and baseball teams. It is easy to under- stand why he is one of the busiest persons around the school. MRS. SUSIE S. SINCLAIR devotes herself most sincerely to the task of helping us to learn and use good English. All of the students look forward to the time when they will have senior English under our beloved Mrs. Sinclair. N. Rogers Sinclair Richardson E. Rogers MR. DAVID RICHARDSON also teaches the eighth grade stu- dents. Although he has been with us only a short time he has won many friends with his warm and sincere greeting. MRS. ELIZABETH ROGERS is always ready to give her time in helping us with any problem we have. She teaches American history, civics, and North Carolina history. She is the faculty advisor for the student council. MR. JAMES R. STEWART, JR. is another of our English teachers and quite naturally he is the sponsor of our school newspaper, The Rocket. He is concerned with helping us to appreciate good iiterature. MISS BETTY THOMPSON teaches English, and health and physical education to the ninth grade girls. She is interested in helping us to be well-rounded and happy in life. Stewart Thompson Here Mr. Sandburg welcomes the senior class officers to see his home. They are President, Wilma Hill; Vice President, Jimmy Cox; Secretary-Treas- urer, Betty McGinnis. 1952 was a year to remember for a group of students who became known as Freshmen. From the exactness of Algebra I, the newness of shop and home economics, and oh! those poetry notebooks, we survived to the time when Billy Drake, Wilma Hill, and Bruce McMahan were chosen to lead us through our carefree Sophomore year. From try-outs for the basketball squad to dissecting a long gruesome ‘Thing’ known as a worm, we hear Mrs. Sinclair’s favorite joke, ‘Tee hee, is that you Brutus?” Eagerly we started our Junior year. Class meetings became more frequent with the passing of each day. The Beta Club gained 18 new members in an impressive assembly program. Several things stand out quite vividly in our minds: lugging our French books by force of habit, meeting Mr. Haseltine in Uncle Bill’s divine quarters for our favorite subject—plane geometry, studying American literature but learning an awful lot about Germany, Mrs. Rogers rattling off dates (remember 1607?) and that ever present problem of ‘money making schemes”. From our disappointment in the basketball tournament we Mrs. Sinclair’s senior English classes have gained great fame at Flat Rock. plunged wholeheartedly into our Junior play. The thrill and excitement of receiving our class rings was the ““most’’ and we shall never forget our Junior-Senior. The gym was in all its beauty carrying out the theme ‘Moods of the Sea’ We said good-bye to summer and its many memories and began our last year at F. R. H. New officers were elected and Billy Drake began his duties as the president of the Student Body. Mr. Kilpatrick had the Parade Staff in a daze trying to meet our deadline. Of course, Otis had his financial difficulties. We all looked forward to the big day for our Senior Trip. When college bulletins began rolling in we heard the familiar question, ‘Where are you going to college?” As we neared the end of our Senior year, diplomas were signed, caps and gowns were measured, and invitations were sent to our many friends. Finally the big night arrived and we were proud to be the class of ‘56. Anders Anders BARBARA LEE ANDERS Quiet — Louise’s Shadow — Timid — Juliet Library Assistant 2, 4; FTA 4; Receptionists 4. MONTIE LEE ANDERS Red hair — Figure 8 — teams with Ruby FHA 1, 2, 3; Student Council; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Rocket Staff 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; FTA 4. Barnwell p ‘Belcher REBA ANN BARNWELL Hoops galore — sings like a bird lA FHA 1, 2, 4; Receptionists 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Rocket Staff 3; FTA 4. eat ; Tai 2 ‘ yh CAROLYN GRACE BELCHER Clothes — Ready — Willing Jonesville: Library Club 1, 2, Sec. 2; Glee Club 2; FHA 2; Science Club 2; Photography Club 2. FLAT ROCK: Honor Student 3; Rocket Staff 3; Snack Bar 3; FHA 3, 4, Pianist 4; Glee Club y, “ [sie (Ellwiey Si Zt Seater yr o wae OLYNy-SENNI ae) a te RAY VD mt iv reng n — LikéGble Je ry ae , 3, 4)Sec.-Ire 3 ye eta bigs. 4, resident 4, Vice Preside Ne r eee wee ac ocket Staff Editor 3 ine t shite’ Most eae “7 Mw phe Lo Bennison ee ae a ve me MARY FRANCES BLYTHE Well dressed — Willing to work — Blue eyes FHA 1, 2; Library Assistants 3; Snack Bar 3; Rocket Staff 3; Receptionists 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; FTA 4; Best Dressed 4. ANNA LOU BURNS Happy-go-lucky — Blond FHA 1, 4; Snack Bar 3; Rocket Staff 3; Beta Eline) S, Zp Glee Club 3, 4; FTA 4. Blythe Burns � f Case Cantrell Cantrell Capps LUCILLE FREIDA CANTRELL NORRIS JULIAN CAPPS ing — id k — Joh Preece ear ting eyes = sweet Easy going — avoids homewor John FFA 2, 4; Class Pest 4. KENNETH DWIGHT CASE Nonchalant — ‘“Mumbles’” — Me-e-ow MARY LOUISE CANTRELL baw r PY pa Homestead: FFA 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Boys Barbara‘’s twin — industrious — quiet ways Aral IP ocial Club 3; Planning Committee 3; Pep Club 2, 3. Flat Rock: yy Glee Club 4; FFA 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3. Library Assistant 2, 3. M Vi, j F , j ys ‘ 1 A 4 % de ee é A ° yf 1 Sente “ag, F Senter .” ] IJ iv , JAMES DELANO COX ROLAND EUGENE CASE lg A Well known golfer—big dala for him at Brunswick— fo F — speed demon : ’ Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Baseball 2. b 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 3; Glee Club 3; Dramatics 3; Rocket Staff . 3, Sports Editor 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; ; Class Yice President 4; Most Popular 4. WILLIAM CARL DRAKE : eae ae ‘ ; DORIS PAULINE COCHRANE Friend to all winning personality trady first period rill d “ Hallowe’en Carnival King 1; Student Council ln 2) SAS H’ville — eng aS a ze q°-9F = ic ° Vice President 3, President 4; Class President 1, 2; Basketball - 3 a at Ma - HA 1; Glee Club 3. (® s ed Vv, 17) 27,3, 47) Baseball 2) 3) 4, Captain 4; Rocket Staff 3; ete 9 ae ae Fi, gig Ba Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Monogram Club 3,.4; Glee jue P39 . 3, 4; Best All Around 4. a) pee «ft pay 7 ; ; Pe ee Cochrane Cox 1por4 ee? Drake Case ‘ 7; 4 lt pe Har Yip Cagird Duncan Durham daca 140 Erwin ess tee MILDRED JANE DUNCAN AS ane tas Jovial — happy-go-lucky — John Brown Kite } j ors pn. igglebox — witty Receptionists 4. Student nape Asst. Ed. 3; AGE CEING fe 3 ye ‘ual Staff ay bat Weep 4. ths 4 2 Lente: c PLO (ee nl ROBERT LEROY DURHAM Likes math — ambitious — capable Aud $y FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Student Council 1, 2; Beta Club OAGKEE 3, 4; Honor Student 2; Most likely to succeed 4. JANE AN W. « ; ta ee oy male rouble g OE, 2; Monogram L CSAS, Snack Bar ; Rocket § UA 3; Beta Club 3, 4; f3, 4; Gl 4; FTA 4; Song Leader 4; Best Figure 4, Seucors VIRGINIA ANN ERWIN NANCY VERA ANN GREER | Captivati es — Fox Theatre — Lincoln Ee ane : . “Lefty” — Greenville bound — Thomas FHA 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Glee Club 3; Rocket Staff 3. Snack Bar 3; Dramatics 3; Rocket Staff 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Pest 4; Wittiest 4; Receptionists 4. MOLLY LORA FREEMAN KITTY MAE HARDIN Marines — writes letters — cut-up “Kitten’’ — capable — quick Snack Bar 3; Rocket Staff 3; Glee Club 3, 4; FHA 4. FHA 1, 3, 4; Snack Bar 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Basketball 4. Erwin Freeman Greer Hardin Haynes Hill Hill Hoots BETTY LOU HAYNES WILMA MAE HILL Woolworth’s — Freida’s chum — congenial Pretty — intelligent — always smiling Student Council 2, 3, 4; Class Pres. 3, 4, Class Vice Pres. 3; Receptionists 2; Library Assistant 2, 3; Rocket Staff 3; Snack Bar 3; Beta Club 3, 4, President 4; Annual Staff 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; Miss Hi Miss 4. DEANNA SELMA HILL “Got any gum?” — everybody’s pal — natural FHA 1, 2; Library Assistant 2, 3, 4; Snack Bar 3; Pep Glub) 3, FIA 4. ELMER CHARLES HOOTS Cute — smoking — Herbert’s twin Dana High School: FFA 1, 2; Flat Rock: Baseball 3, 4; Cutest 4. Senators HARRY JOHN HOXIT His own Ford — athletic — physique FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, : Captain 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Most Athletic BETTY FRANCES JOHNSON 4; Best Physique 4. jwrB Petite — dark — forever up to somethin Glee Club 3; Snack Bar 3. JEANETTE MARIE JACKSON MARY LOUISE J ‘Reserved — big brown eyes — sweet Always i ime — a willi Quietest 4. Beta Club 3, 4; et St t 3. rg) Jackson Johnson Johnson J Justice Justus sus ones Koei A. pve OTIS WILLIAM JONES Cardinal fan — angel hair — brain Student Council 1, 2, 3; Library Asst. 1; Asst. Bus. Mgr. Parade 3, Bus. Mgr. 4; Rocket Staff 3, Copy Editor 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Most Intellectual 4. DONALD CLIFTON JUSTICE Dependable — tutdebiga 1é-2e'p Myrtis — takes life seriously — John’s friend FFA 1, 2; Snack Bar; taff 3 i taff 3, 4, Asst. Lit. Ed. Ed 4; G Clibaien t Basketball 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; FFA 2, 3, a PATS Te A, Ney e pee Be Secretary 3, 4. ; Sencors BARBARA SUE KUYKENDALL Poetical — song bird — beautiful hands Custer’s last ane Glee Club 3, 4. FHA 1, 2; Rocké Beta Club 3, 4, Sec. Staff 3, 4; Snack B FTA 4, Vice Pres. 4; VERA JO ANN LEWIS Queen of Tuxedo — flirt — goldilocks RABON MONROE et FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Snack Bar 3, Manager 3; we : Rocket Staff 3. 2 Skipping classes apie aN il, 7, sh ZE Kuykendall Lewis Lockaby McCarson McClure TILLMAN DESAWYER McCARSON Good sport — sparkling personality — a great friend FFA 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Mono- gram Club 3, 4; Best Personality 4. RACHEL McCLURE Sense of humor — Mystery girl — lots of fun McGinnis McMahan ETHEL ELIZABETH McGINNIS Friends galore — dimples — personality FHA 1; Class Sec. 2, 3, 4; Snack Bar 3; Basketball Mgr. 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Student Council 2; Annual Staff 4; Beta Club 2, 4; Monogram Club 4; Apple Festival Representative 4; Best All Around 4. DAVID BRUCE McMAHAN Uh-h-y-e-a-h! Mental — Future Student Council 1, 2; Dramatics 3; Rocket Staff 3; Most Handsome 4. Seutors SARA ELLEN MORGAN Quiet ways — conscientious — good student Library Assistant 3. HELEN RACHEL OSTEEN Eager — legs — keep it gay FHA 1, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Snack Bar 3; Glee Club 3, 4. Osteen Morgan CHARLES EDWIN SEXTON Stag parties — neat — everybody’s pal FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Best Dressed 4. RUBY CAROLEE SMITH Striking — friendly — powder puff voice FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Song Leader 4; Annual Staff 3; Rocket Staff 3; Dramatics 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Basketball 4; FTA 4; Parlia- mentarian 4. Sexton Smith Trantham Vaughn HARRY CURTIS TRANTHAM Attracts the girls — basketball fan — everybody’s favorite NORMA ANN VAUGHN Basketball — liked by all — energetic FHA 1, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Snack Bar 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Most Athletic 4. Ward Warlick SYLVIA PAULINE WARLICK Artistic — black curls — warm smile Rocket Staff 3, Art Editor 3; Annual Staff 3, 4, Asst. Art Ed. 3, Art Ed. 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4. CAROL JEAN WARD Original — baby-face — mischievous Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Library Asst. 2, 3, 4; Snack Bar 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; FTA Pres. 4. Senter FANNIE KERR WATERS Nurse — fusses with hair — Ipana Smile FHA 1, 2; Monogram Club 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3; Hallo- we’en Carnival Queen 2; Queen’s Court of Apple Festival 3; Rocket Staff 3; Dramatics 4; Snack Bar 3; Glee Club 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Annual Staff 4; Most Popular 4. REBA PAIRLEE WILSON 1 pf Sweet smile — pretty eyes — friendly ways Glee Club 3. i'w AY } Waters CLIFTON RAY YOUNG Last on roll — unsettled — “Come in their sideways” Beta Club 3, 4; Quietest 4. Young WWascots Tnese cute, little future students were chosen by the Seniors to be their mascots. It is easy to see why these two were elected to this honor. In future years may Carolyn Northington and Charles Lail look back and be proud of the class they represented as mascots. SSvaWy TY CTUOM “Sex Scholastic ability, character, popularity, and attractiveness are a few of many traits which go with the title “Best All Around.” We are proud to say that Betty McGinnis and Billy Drake won by a landslide. One of the highest titles of all the superlatives is that of the Most Likely to Succeed. Through their conscientious and diligent work Sylvia Warlick and Bobby Durham have shown their abilities to be awarded this title. Page Eighteen Superlatives Her warm smile and his honest expression tells one that Fannie Kerr Waters and Jimmy Cox are the most popular seniors. Brains alone are not implied to Phoebe Blackwell and Otis Jones, our Most Intellectual Sen- iors. Their personalities will ser ve to enhance their I. Q. Page Nineteen Seucor Maybe leading fashion magazines haven’t discovered them as yet; but the Flat Rock sen- iors chose Mary Frances Blythe and Charles Sexton as Best Dressed. Silence is golden—seen, but not heard. Both of these apply to Jeanette Jackson and Clifton Young who have been chosen as the Quietest from this year’s graduating class. Page Twenty SOON pie Superlatives Norma Lockaby and Elmer Hoots may not be either strikingly lovely or swooningly hand- some but they were certainly in line for the cutest members of the senior class. For their good humor, jovial manner, and bright smiles, we salute Vera Greer and Tommy Edwards as our Wittiest Seniors. Page Twenty-One ' e it’s only natural that they be ey ARE ee ie pee Te oe y es Ane” )) i re) Yr ae Be Finely sheen nt, sa th Ue J pats in ard Ae a ieeering the Jt ‘gossip ie, ong. a piptars, an n sg ate SRE Wes ytne ) 7 lion, Capps ee Howe cig 6 Pests. Cee ; wy, 1A ye ; a Page Twenty-Two thei CaHCOe fellow stu- Ag + e most era Sc and Superlatives Friends to all. Ruby Smith and T. D. McCarson possess that certain something which we all wish for. For their sparkling humor, eagerness in all they do, and their high standards, the class of ‘56 salutes you, Ruby and T. D., as having the Best Personality. Although she’s no Marilyn Monroe nor he a Charles Atlas, Jane Ann Erwin and Harry Hoxit have a figure and physique which would be the envy of many movie stars. Page Twenty-Three Mr. Sandburg shows his famous biography of Lincoln to Jeannette Nelson, Steve Hyder, and Breece Bennett. Yuncors THE JUNIORS—They’ve made it at last. The officers are Breece Bennett, President; Jeannette Nelson, Vice President; and Steve Hyder, Secretary. These Juniors have worked selling maga- zine subscriptions, keeping the Snack Bar and holding rummage sales. In the spring they ordered their class rings! Now they’re really on their way to becoming seniors. By sponsoring the Vagabond Players they brought in extra money for that great time —the SENIOR TRIP. Of course, they will try to do more and better things than those who come before them—and they really might do it. Invitations to the Beta Club if you keep that “B” steady—still studying American History at midnight (Where was the first battle of the Revolution fought?)—Chemisty (What is the atomic theory?)—and last but not least— French (Oui?)—are all part of life for the Juniors of Flat Rock High School. Qur Juniors have boosted this year’s teams with Daniel Henderson, Billy Rikard, and Larry McCarson. Jean McGaha and Florence Hill are destined fo lead the girls. Ist Row: Carolyn Ballard, Breece Bennett, Louise Bowen, Garland Burrell. 2nd Row: Maxine Brooks, Betty Cairnes, Lewis Cantrell, Myrtis Capps. Page Twenty-Four | Ist Row, left to right: Nelda Capps, Sarah Case, Marvoreen Coggins, Harold Connor, Betty Corne, Peggy Cox. 2nd Row: Lorali Cronkhite, Elizabeth Drake, Jimmie Gail Duncan, Elsie Edmundson, Norma Edney, Ann Gilreath. 3rd Row: Evans Hamilton, Barbara Harden, Jear! Harden, Jimmy Harden, Joan Heaton, Daniel Henderson. 4th Row: Thomas Henderson, Shirley Hicks, Florence Hill, Wayne Holbert, Carole Hoot, Leroy Hoots. Page Twenty-Five Ist Row, left to right: Paul Hoxit, Steve Hyder, Archie Jackson, Robert Jones, Vera Jean Jones, Charlotte Justice. 2nd Row: Jennie Kelly, Dickie King, Shelby King, Geraldine Landreth, Euva Levi, Fred Levi. 3rd Row: Glen Lindsey, Elsie Maybin, Larry McCarson, Rex McCrary, Patricia McGraw, Jean McGaha. 4th Row: Emma Moore, Jimmy Morton. Page Twenty-Six Ist Row, left to right: Jimmy Myles, Jeannette Nelson, Dannie Joe Nicholson, Mary Ann Orr, Arnetta Osteen, Glenda Sue Osteen. 2nd Row: Greta Osteen, Sara Pace, Bertha Page, Charles Parris, Norman Parris, Clifford Pruitt. 3rd Row: Christeen Rhodes, Billy Rikard, Bill Rhymer, Dorothy Sizemore, Michael Stepp, Norma Jean Stepp. 4th Row: Joe Summey, John Summey. Page Twenty-Seven Sophomores Although this lively bunch are well rep- resented in such events as basketball games, class gatherings, and school activities, they still find time for “Julius Caesar” and Alge- bra Il. They look forward to publishing The Rocket, hoping that by the enn of next year they will be able to spout a few lines of French and to have a Junior-Senior that will top them all. Looking back on the past two years, they see much progress. Year by year they be- Mr. Sandburg shows the Lincoln life one goal—Seniors! mask to Catherine Osteen, Norma come more important. To them there is but With Catherine Osteen, Norma Huggins, Huggins and Jackie Herman. and Jackie Herman leading the class, how can they go wrong? First Row, left ro right: Mary Etta Anders, Barbara Anderson, Donna Baines. Second Row: Jerelene Ballard, Herman Barnwell, L. C. Baynard. Page Twenty-Eight Ist Row, left to right: Jo Ann Beddingfield, Joe Bell, Paula Bishop, Jo Ann Bradshaw, Mike Briscoe, Rich- ard Brown. 2nd Row: Shirley Calloway, Betty Camp, Freida Camp, Glenn Camp, Harold Case, Calvin Coggins. 3rd Row: Floyd Cole, Martha Connell, James Corn, Norman Corn, Allene Curtis, Shirley Jean Dennis. 4th Row: Shirley Dimsdale, Jeannette Drake, Jo Ann Drake, Mary Lou Drake, Larrie Embler, Brenda Fowler. 5th Row: Ann Griffin, Tim Hawkins, Geraldine Heatherly, Monroe Heatherly. Page Twenty-Nine Sophomores Ist Row, left to right: Jackie Herman, Linda Hicks, Wayne Hill, Billy Holbert, Rondall Hooper, Jere Hyder. 2nd Row: Norma Huggins, Dollie Jackson, Gail Jackson, Charles Johnson, Gayle Johnson, Jo Ann Jones. 3rd Row: Lulla Jones, Ray Jones, Sandra Jones, Donna Justice, Carroll Justus, Donnie Justus. 4th Row: Janice Kuykendall, Flossie Laughter, Norma Jean Lindsey, Linda Lockaby, Jimmy McAbee, Erma Jean McCarson. 5th Row: Grady McDowell, Gerald McMahan, Carl Middleton, Martha Mintz. Page Thirty Ist Row, left to right: Steve Morgan, Alice Moss, Barbara Mull, Ray Nix, Catherine Osteen, Clifford Osteen. 2nd Row: Gerald Osteen, Jean Osteen, Sherby Osteen, Tyrone Osteen, Donnie Owens, Frank Pace. 3rd Row: Jo Ann Pressley, Barbara Sexton, Eva Shuman, Theo Sitton, Carolyn Sluder, Barbara Sosebee. 4th Row: Jesse Staton, Delene Summers, Betty Sue Summey, Joyce Summey, Marceilla Surrett, Dixie Taylor. 5th Row: Kenneth Walker, Kenny Ward, Elizabeth Willis, Marguerite Young. Page Thirty-One Sreshmen Will they survive? They think not, but we know better. A few of us “older ones” could give them bits of good advice, but the proverb “Live and Learn” still stands. They are getting used to high school ways which are not as difficult as they expected. They know their classmates fairly well but are still making friends. The freshmen class officers, John Mc- They thought they understood arithmetic, Carson, President; Patty Hoots, Vice presi- but algebra | is impossible. One Home Ec. dent; and Nolan Engle, Secretary-treas- girl to another, “How do you put in a urer, are shown what Mr. Sandburg con- zipper?”, “They ain’t no need for us to take siders the best picture of Lincoln ever English another year!”; English teachers al- moder ways have a very good reply for this one. Wishing to finish school is all they think about now, but in a few years they will be wishing to be Freshmen once again. Left to right: Inez Anders, Martha Jean Anders, Sally Anders, Robin Andrews, Mary Lou Baldwin, Alice Barnwell. Page Thirty-Two Ist Row, left to right: Dan Barnwell, Elfrieda Baumberger, O’Keitha Beddingfield, Ralph Belcher, Elaine Bennison, James Blackwell. 2nd Row: Mary Jane Bowen, Pauline Bowen, Mary Brian, Pat Briscoe, Jimmy Buckner, Jerry Calloway. 3rd Row: Jesse Cantrell, Donivie Camp, Arnan Capps, Carroll Capps, Leslie Capps, Jean Capps. 4th Row: Rita Case, Dottie Cleveland, Douglas Coggins, Blanche Collins, Elaine Corne, Lindal Davis. Sth Row: Ronnie Davis, Sally Drake, Carolyn Edney, Elle n Edney, Nelson Engle, Nolan Engle. Page Thirty-Three Ist Row, left to right: Frank Erwin, James Erwin, Bill Ficker, Barbara Fisher, Donald Fisher, Peggy Fisher. 2nd Row: Shirley Foster, Yvonne Glover, Mary Goins, Thelma Greene, Donald Guice, Fred Halford. 3rd Row: Charles Don Hall, Dan Hall, Mary Heatherly, Ann Heaton, Robert Henderson, Charlotte Hessler. 4th Row: Louise Hill, Myrtice Hill, Margie Honeycutt, James Hooper, Delynn Hoot, Patty Hoots. 5th Row: Billy Huggins, Ray Hughey, Joyce Hyder, Cecil Jones, Ruth Jones, Genell Justice. Page Thirty-Four Ist Row, left to right: Pearl Justice, Sonny Justus, Sarah Kittredge, David Kronenfield, Faye Landreth, Marie Laughter. 2nd Row: Frank Leonard, Mary Leonard, Audrey Levi, Mildred Levi, Hershall Lyda, Sherry Lytle. 3rd Row: Edmond Malski, Randy Mathews, Rachel Maybin, Evangeline Morgan, Evelyn Morgan, Mary Jo Morgan. 4th Row: Naomi Morgan, Vivian McAbee, John McCarson, Jackie McClain, Ruth Ann Miller, Preston Mintz. 5th Row: Stella Nash, Jimmy Orr, Robert Orr, Mack Osteen, Reba Osteen, Michael Owensby. Page Thirty-Five Ist Row, left to right: Harold Pace, Jean Parish, Evileen Parris, Joyce Parris, David Patterson, Margaret Patterson. 2nd Row: Margaret Prince, Sue Ransom, Ronny Redmond, Keith Rhodes, Jeff Robinson, Margaret Roper. 3rd Row: lola Russell, Betty Rhymer, Marion Sexton, Carrol Shipman, Harold Shipman, Gloria Smith. 4th Row: Bobby Staton, Bobby Stepp, Robert Surrett, David Taylor, James Taylor, Morris Taylor. Sth Row: Joyce Ward, Scott Ward, Shirley Ward, Malvern West, Lester Wood, Mabel Young. Page Thirty-Six Ecghkth Grade The future may look dim and uncertain, but every year their goal grows nearer and brighter. Their prospects of success are assured with Dale Justus, President; Allan Newman, Vice President; and Ruth Hill, Secretary-Treas- urer, as their leaders. Dale Justus, Ruth Hill and Allan Newman at the entrance to Mr. Sandburg’s estate, Connemara Farm. Ist Row, left to right: Dieter Ambos, J. C. Anders, Dale Baines, Roy Ballard, Beatrice Bayne, Edrey Bed- dingfield. 2nd Row: Glenda Beddingfield, Knox Beddingfield, Mary Beddingfield, Ed Bell, Elaine Bishop, Jimmy Brian, Nora Bradley. 3rd Row: Carolyn Burns, David Cagle, Frances Cantrell, Norma Capps, Julia Case, Larry Case, Betty Jean Chandler. Ath Row: Kay Cleveland, Elizabeth Cochrane, Mildred Coggins, Linda Connell, Elaine Connor, Freida Corn, Norma Davis. Page Thirty-Seven Ecghth Grade MAC DRAKE CAROLYN DUNCAN JAMES DUNCAN DORIS FOULDS CATHERINE FRANKLIN DON FREEMAN NANCY GARBER TEMPIE GORDON JOE HALFORD GAIL HEATON FREIDA HERMAN BARBARA HILL LAVADA HILL RUTH HILL RICHARD HOLBERT ARCHIE HOXIT NORMA JEAN HOWARD FRANCIS HUNNICUTT BETTY JOHNSON DONALD JOHNSON DOROTHY JOHNSON ELLEN JOHNSON JOHNNIE JOHNSON WILLIAM JOHNSON BETH JONES EARL JONES KATHLEEN JONES WALLACE JUSTUS LARRY KUYKENDALL PEGGY KUYKENDALL HAZEL LAUGHTER BRENDA LEVI GUEORUEVI SHELBY JEAN LEWIS JACK LYNCH TOMMY LYNCH CARL MAYBIN DELPHENIA MAYBIN NELLIE MAYBIN MOZELLE McABEE Page Thirty-Eight Ecghth Grade DICKIE McCALL ANNETTE McCARSON CAROLYN MOORE MARGARET MOORE ROBERT MOORE HAROLD MORGAN MARGARET ROSS LLOYD MULLINAX ALLAN NEWMAN MARTHA ANN NEWMAN LARRY OATES JAMES OSTEEN MARY LOU OSTEEN JEWELL OWENS KATE PARISH DENNIS PARKER DOROTHY PATTERSON GWEN PEELER FRANCIS SALTZ GLORIA SHIPMAN RUBY SIZEMORE LOUIE SILVER DOUGLAS STATON JOHNNY STATON JOEL STEPP VIVIAN STEPP GEORGE SUMMEY WAYNE SUTTLES DAVID TAYLOR EDWIN TAYLOR BARBARA THOMPSON MAC THOMPSON FRANCIS TROUTMAN JAMES WADDELL ELIZABETH WARLICK RAY WHITE DAN WILKIE RAY WILKIE EDWARD WISE JIM WRIGHT Page Thirty-Nine a Officers President? .......0...-s6s+...) BILENaDR ae Vice President'............... LIBBY; DRAM Secretary-Treasurer .... PHOEBE BLACKWELL SPONSON 2. sie sles oe oe MRO ROME The Flat Rock High School Student Council is the body of duly elected student officers who exercise the student government. The membership is composed of the presi- dent, vice president, and secretary-treasurer of the student body and the president and vice president of all homerooms and organizations in the school. The Student Council’s purposes are to foster fellowship and cooperation among the stu- dents, to encourage activities, to develop a closer feeling of unity between the faculty and the students, to foster a high standard of sportsmanship, and to maintain a high stand- ard of student conduct and dignity. Taking over in assembly is just one of the many duties Billy Drake has as Student Council President. tn We are proud of our Student Council and we appreciate the service given by each of its members. FIRST ROW: Breece Bennett, Jeannette Nelson, Elizabeth Drake, Billy Drake, Phoebe Blackwell, Wilma Hill, Jimmy Cox. SECOND ROW: Elsie Maybin, Barbara Hardin, Norma Vaughn, Alice Barnwell, L. C. Baynard, Jerry Hyder, Kenny Ward, Joe Bell, Daniel Henderson, Patricia McGraw, Helen Osteen, Scott Ward, Norma Huggins, Brenda Fowler, Barbara Mull, Cath- erine Osteen, Myrtis Capps. THIRD ROW: Marion Sexton, Mack Drake, Elaine Corne, Patty Hoots, Dieter Ambos, Eveleen Parris, Keith Rhodes, Thomas Henderson, Allan Newman, Jimmy Buckner, Sally Anders, Dale Justus, Ruth Hill, Beth Jones, Carolyn Ballard. 9.7. A. Our chapter of the Future Teachers of America was organized this year with Carol Ward as Presi- dent; Norma Lockaby, Vice President; Phoebe Blackwell, Secretary; Jean Osteen, Treasurer; and Mrs. Goss, Sponsor. The purpose of the F. T. A. is to help future teachers learn facts about and opportunities in teaching in their locality, the state, and in the nation. Character and student leadership are also stressed. SEATED, left to right: Barbara Mull, Jane Ann Erwin, Norma Huggins, Norma Lockaby, Dottie Cleveland, Carolyn Edney, Emma Mcore, Joe Bell. SECOND ROW: Jean Osteen, Sandra Jones, Ruby Smith, Anna Burns, Deanna Hill, Phoebe Blackwell, Carol Ward, Thomas Edwards. THIRD ROW: Ann Barnwell, Alice Barnwell, Barbara Anders, Montie Anders, Jeannette Nelson, Evangeline Morgan, Mary Frances Blythe, Mrs. Goss. Editorial Staff SEATED, left to right: Mary Frances Blythe, Jeannette Nelson, Wilma Hill, Martha Justus, Carol Ward, Montie Anders. STANDING: Lorali Cronk- | hite, Jean Osteen, Sylvia Warlick. 2 eR: on pene VILLE WE. I | The Parad First things first. What will be the theme for the ‘56 Parade? Why not take one of our local attrac- | tions? Why not use a national attraction? At once we thought about Carl Sandburg. Who is associated with Carl Sandburg? Why, of course, Abraham | Lincoln. The staff voted unanimously to dedicate the | ‘56 Parade to Carl Sandburg and present Abe Lin- | coln throughout the annual as our theme. | Otis Jones, our Business Manager, went to work with his staff hoping to reach the goal we had planned for. Enthusiastically they reached the goal and over. During the Editor’s Roundtable at Cullowhee many things were stressed. One of the most important— more copy! Martha Justus, our Literary Editor, and her assistant, Lorali Cronkhite, moaned and started to work. Hours of thinking went into just a few Otis Jones, Business Manager; and Wilma Hill, : Editor; look through old annuals with Mr. Kilpatrick hs. A lot of credit to M F i g P ’ Fiat cg alais cd eralya te ise OOS apt NR old dee ar sponsor; to get ideas for the PARADE which they Blythe and Montie Anders for the typing that was hope will be the best yet done. Carol Ward and Jean Osteen were very busy help- ing Juanita Wilson, our photographer, give us that professional look. Laying out the dummy, breaking in the assistant Editor, Jeannette Nelson, taking secret jaunts up to Mr. Sandburg’s and seeing that everything went right were jobs for our gal Wilma. We mustn't overlook one of the most important staff members, Sylvia Warlick. Due to her hard work and artistic ability we hope that our ‘56 Parade will prove to be the best yet. Thanks to our sponsor, Mr. Kilpatrick, editing the Parade was a pleasant chore. Page Forty-Two | Otis Jones engineered the advertising campaign ‘or the 1956 PARADE. Backed by his hard working ‘usiness staff, they were off at every opportunity visit all the advertising prospects in and around lendersonville. Some got real energetic and went ‘s far as Greenville. _ Our gratitude is extended to you, members of the usiness staff, for your hard work. Here Otis and Mr. L. Y. Biggerstaff of the Coca- Cola Bottling Company discuss an advertisement in Sta He the ‘56 PARADE. UATE RR Garo 3 Selling annuals to students who buy their PARADE Business Staff early is one of Otis’s more pleasant tasks. Seated, left to right: Fannie Kerr Waters, Betty McGinnis, Norma Lockaby, Jane Ann Erwin. Stand- ing: Billy Drake, Jimmy Cox, Tommy Edwards, Vera Ann Greer, Thomas Henderson, Otis Jones. The Beta Club is an honor society which Flat Rock can well be proud of. Maintaining a B average is one of th e many requirements for membership in the club. Conventions are numerous. Mars Hill and Asheville are the sites of many of our meetings. Entertainment is always one of the highlights of these meetings. Selling schoo] supplies, popcorn, at the ball games, and substitute teaching are profit making projects. The Betas not only help the school financially but in leadership. Led by Wilma Hill, Phoebe Blackwell, and Norma Lockaby, and under the sponsorship of Mrs. Catherine Crawford, the Fat Rock Betas prove to be leaders in schol- arship and character. Forming our B for BETA on the left from top to bot- tom: Bobby Durham, Steve Hyder, Otis Jones, Billy Drake, Geraldine Landreth, Sarah Case, Carolyn Belcher, Clifton Young. Forming the top loop: Montie Anders, Ann Barnwell, Wilma Hill, Lorali Cronkhite, Jeannette Nelson, Betty Mc- Ginnis, Florence Hill, Anna Burns, Martha Justus, Shirley Hicks, Norma Lockaby. Forming the bottom loop: Mary Louise Johnson, Carol Ward, Mary Frances Blythe, Emma Moore, Jane Ann Er- win, Myrtis Capps, Phoebe Blackwell and our sponsor, Mrs. Crawford. Seated: Jennie Kelly, Ann Gilreath. Standing: Lulla Jones, Bar- bara Lee Anders, Patricia Mc- Graw. Library pbsristants The duties of these young ladies are numer- ous and often very nerve-racking. Some of these duties are checking books in and out of the library and returning them to the shelves. Often they are called upon to help someone find a book that he would like to read, or to collect fines for overdue books, and sometimes do various errands for the librarian. Mr. Kilpatrick, Deanna Hill, Carol Ward. Seated, left to right: Dixie Taylor, Sarah Case, Shelby King, Nelda Capps, Flossie Laughter. Page Forty-Five “The Rocke; | ( ar 2 fs Seated, left to right: Mr. Stewart, Mrs. Meador, Emma Moore, Lorali Cronkhite, Carolyn Ballard, Breece Bennett. Standing: Myrtis Capps, John Summey, Dickie King, Thomas Henderson, Libby Drake. Those hard working students and advisors who put out the monthly news make up the Rocket staff. We often see any number of persons scurrying up and down the halls, If they seem too preoccupied to speak, they’re almost certain to be members of the Rocket Staff. When shouts of glee are heard coming from the Business Department everyone knows that the first page of the current edition has come off the machine and all are breathing sighs of relief. CAROLYN BALLARD, Business Manager MRS. MEADOR, Sponsor LORALI CRONKHITE, Editor MR. STEWART, Sponsor Page Forty-Six Gathering the news of our school is a big job, but this group of reporters gets the task done efficiently. SEATED, left to right: Geraldine Landreth, Florence Hill, Peggy Cox, Vera Jones, Louise Bowen, Floyd Cole, Ann Gilreath. SECOND ROW: Norma Stepp, Carole Hoot, Euva Levi, Barbara Hardin, Greta Osteen, Jeannette Nelson, Sara Pace, Betty Cairnes. STANDING: Maxine Brooks, Jimmie Gail Duncan, Jearl Hardin, Betty Corne, Larry McCarson, Sarah Case, Fred Levi, Bill Rhymer, Dale Hessler, James Myles. We spend many hours in cutting stencils, running them off on the mimeograph ma- chine, and then putting the sheets together. Then we proudly present the latest copy of The Rocket. SEATED, left to right: Dale Hess- ler, Elsie Maybin, Joan Heaton, Betty Cairnes, Shelby King. STANDING: Nelda Capps, Arnetta Osteen, Bertha Page, Emma Moore. Page Forty-Seven Receptconcste FIRST ROW: Greta Osteen, Carolyn Bennison, Vera Jean Jones, Carolyn Ballard, Mary Frances Blythe, Norma Stepp, Maxine Brooks. SECOND ROW: Jo Ann Lewis, Betty Cairnes, Vera Greer, Sandra Jones, Bertha Page, Sara Case. THIRD ROW: Lulla Jones, Barbara Lee Anders, Mary Anders, Lorali Cronkhite, Mrs. Meador, adviser. FOURTH ROW: Carole Hoot, Jane Duncan. “Flat Rock High School.” That is the magic phrase spoken over the telephone to whomever happens to be calling the school. You will always find a polite and accu- rate (to the best of their knowledge) ans- wer to any question that you may put to them, and these girls are the ones re- sponsible for putting out the absence list. All day long, any period of the day these girls greet you when you enter the office. Their smiles and manners always give you a lift and make you glad to be even a small part of the school. Mrs. Meador watches as Emma Moore takes a telephone message and Mary Frances Blythe works the inter-communication. Bertha Page and Lorali Cronk- hite are experts at putting out the absence list. Glee (luk “We could use a few more boys” is a phrase often heard at Glee Club practice. After an absence of four years, Mr. David Huff return- ed finding the girls much more represented than the boys. Under Mr. Huff’s direction the club proved to be successful. On all occasions they were ready with appropriate songs and beautiful arrangements. Let’s hope that the Flat Rock Glee Club continues down the Road to Success. LEFT TO RIGHT: Fannie Kerr Waters, Vice President; Jane Ann Erwin, Librarian; Billy Drake, President; and Norma Lockaby, Secretary. FIRST ROW: Dannie Joe Nicholson, Scott Ward, Billy Huggins, Ralph Belcher, James Erwin, Garland Burrell, Billy Drake, Dickie King, Billy Rikard, Kenneth Case, Thomas Henderson, Bill Rhymer, Albert Jones, Joe Bell, Malvern West. SECOND ROW: Annette Justus, Delene Summers, Jane Ann Erwin, Martha Justus, Norma Lockaby, Fannie Kerr Waters, Carolyn Bennison, Vera Ann Greer, Jeannette Drake, Jean Osteen, Linda Lockaby, Alice Moss, Norma Huggins, Larrie Embler, Greta Osteen. THIRD ROW: Mr. Huff, Sponsor; Peggy Fisher, Evangeline Morgan, Alice Barnwell, Carolyn Edney, Mary Jo Morgan, Kitty Hardin, Betty McGinnis, Norma Vaughn, Helen Osteen, Ruby Smith, Montie Anders, Sarah Case, Lorali Cronkhite, Anna Burns, Myrtis Capps, Carolyn Belcher, Jo Ann Lewis, Arnetta Osteen, Elsie Maybin. FOURTH ROW: Margie Hunnicutt, Pauline Bowen, Mary Leonard, Catherine Osteen, Brenda Fowler, Molly Freeman, Barbara Kuy- kendall, Ann Barnwell. 7. A. A. FIRST ROW: Shirby Osteen, Arnetta Osteen, Greta Osteen, Lorali Cronkhite, Delene Sum- mers, Emma Moore, Shelby King, Florence Hill. SECOND ROW: Jeannette Nelson, Bertha Page, Barbara Sosebee, Nelda Capps, Euva Levi, Carolyn Ballard, Myrtis Capps, Elsie Maybin, Geraldine Landreth, Patricia Me- Graw, Mrs. Davidson, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Freida Camp, Kitty Hardin, Ann Gilreath, Carole Hoot, Jo Ann _ Lewis, Carolyn Belcher, Jean Osteen, Joan Heaton. These future homemakers are to be sa- luted. They have worked long in the con- tinuous struggle to learn how to become ef- ficient housekeepers in the years to come. All the members have carried out projects as both national and state duties; as well as those who have worked towards and earned degrees in homemaking. In the years to come these members may attend FHA meetings of their daughters and hear the familiar phrase—’We, the Future Homemakers of America. We face the fu- ture with warm courage and high hope.” —and remember their own experiences in this organization. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Davidson, Sponsor; Florence Hill, Reporter; Myrtis Capps, Vice President; Carolyn Bal- lard, President; Delene Summers, Song Leader; Emma Moore, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer. SECOND ROW: Kitty Hardin, Parliamentarian; Jean Osteen, Treasurer; Elsie Maybin, Secretary; Carolyn Belcher, Pianist; Patricia McGraw, Historian. FIRST ROW: Paula Bishop, Barbara Kuy- kendall, Molly Freeman, Ann Barnwell, O’Keitha Beddingfield, Charlotte Hessler, Eveleen Parris, Jean Capps, Sarah Case. SECOND ROW: Joyce Ward, Ann Griffin, Sally Drake, Elaine Corne, Martha Anders, Gloria Smith, Shirley Dennis, Shirley Foster, Rita Case, Naomi Morgan, Delynn Hoot, Patty Hoots, Mary Heatherly, Sally Anders, Sue Ransom. THIRD ROW: Gaynelle Justice, Yvonne Glover, Margaret Prince, Evangeline Morgan, Shirley Ward, Louise Hill, Betty Corne, Ruth Miller, Faye Landreth, Sarah Kittredge, Mary Anders, Mabel Young, Joyce Hyder, Dottie Cleveland. no neering ent te se ) SRI, ACTORS SEE Nee. See ee RSMo aa Eee ee AC SNE SA RE EE NONE SO SAREE eeppansilongieipicnignishiageage ipo ‘Se Mier Ate « FiRST ROW, SEATED: Frank Leonard, Preston Mintz, Grady McDowell, Calvin Coggins, Harold Shipman, Carroll Justice, Denver Beddingfield, Wayne Hill, Douglas Coggins, Floyd Cole, Robert Henderson, Harold Pace, Eugene Lindsey. SECOND ROW, KNEELING: Clifford Pruitt, Mac Osteen, Carroll Capps, David Taylor, Mike Briscoe, Randy Matthews, Sonny Justice, Raybon Maybin, Donald Justice, Julian Capps, Roland Case, James Taylor THIRD ROW: Jesse Staton, Charles Johnson, Albert Jones, Kenneth Walker, Carroll Shipman, James Erwin, Robin Andrews, Jere Hyder, Charles Sexton, Fred Halford, Lindal Davis. FOURTH ROW: Monroe Heatherly, Stephen Morgan, Daniel Henderson, Charles Hodges, Ronnie Redmond, Jimmy Morton, Bobby Stepp, Jimmie Hardin, William Wise, Robert Surrett, Jimmy McAkee, Mr. Franklin. 7.7. A. These boys work hard and long on projects and farm and home chores. There are national projects that are to be carried out and also the boys have individual degrees to work for. The last one being ob- tained after one has graduated from high school. We salute ihese boys for the constant work for better farms, homes, and communities now as well as in the future. Leading our chapter of the F. F. A. are seated, left to right: Mr. Franklin, Adviser; Jere Hyder, Vice President; Thomas Hender- son, President; Daniel Henderson, Reporter; and Donald Justice, Secretary. STANDING ARE: Roland Case, Treasurer; and Wayne Hill, Sentinel. One of Mr. Franklin’s duties as the teacher of vocational agriculture is to check on the students’ projects. This fine heifer belongs to Jere Hyder. Page Fifty-One percep ntigeninizandns Se A Os a ae OS Ne ae ee ee oe ‘ siege pete pega nd pega CARNIVAL KING AND QUEEN LINDA LOCKABY BILLY HOLBERT JUNIORS CAROLYN BALLARD DANIEL HENDERSON SENIORS JANE ANN ERWIN HARRY HOXIT FRESHMEN JEAN CAPPS NELSON ENGLE SOPHOMORES LINDA LOCKABY BILLY HOLBERT Carnwal Candidates These are the students who were chosen by their classmates as candidates for the king and queen of the Hallowe’en Carni- val. Linda Lockaby and Billy Holbert were the Winners. EIGHTH GRADE MACK DRAKE FREIDA HERMAN Aouor Students MONTIE ANDERS Salutatorian OTIS JONES Valedictorian BOBBY DURHAM Geometry Home Economics MARY LOUISE JOHNSON BILLY DRAKE PHOEBE BLACKWELL Citizenship y . French t—- A And OA Qo ciurhe oem jf I 4 CAROLYN BELCHER Bookkeeping Typing MARY FRANCES BLYTHE NORMA VAUGHN Athletics Athletics Page Fifty-Four HARRY HOXIT JOE BELL Biology Biology JEAN OSTEEN Wiss Fi Wise Each year, The Johnsonian, student newspaper of Winthrop College, gives recognition to North and South Carolina high school senior girls chosen by some school group as outstanding in scholarship, leadership, character, and personal attractiveness. The BETA CLUB chose WILMA HILL, one of our most outstanding senior girls, as this year’s Miss Hi Miss. Page Fifty-Five Our thanks to Mr. Freeman, Girls’ Coach; Betty McGinnis, Girls’ Manager; Mr. Rogers, Boys’ Coach; Jean Osteen, Scorekeeper; Breece Bennett, Boys’ Manager. These are the ones we cannot do without. ptikhletics For their sportsmanship, vitality, and ability, Norma Vaughn and Harry Hoxit, our Most Athletic Seniors, symbolize the ‘Flat Rock Blue Devils.” Gareball Team Each fall and spring “the crack of the bat” is a familiar sound on our baseball field. It goes without saying that games with other schools create much interest and draw many fans. Although none of them may ever take part in the World Series, we are really proud of these fighting Blue Devils. Dannie Joe Nicholson won't get this ball because “Slugger’ Case will make it a “homer”. The members of our team are as follows: First row, left to right: Billy Holbert, Dannie Joe Nicholson, Billy Drake, Jimmy Cox, Morris Taylor, Nelson Engle, Nolan Engle, Mr. Rogers. Second row: T. D. McCarson, Norman Corn, Robert Orr, Stephen Morgan, Malvern West, Jesse Cantrell. Third row: Kenneth Case, Evans Hamilton, Billy Rikard, Steve Hyder, Elmer Hoots. Girla’ Garketball Games are only half the story of being a good team, there are practice sessions the afternoon you had planned a shopping trip with some of the girls, or the night you had planned to take in a movie. The unsung heroines, the managers, are always there on duty to do their part to keep the team running smoothly and efficiently. We are proud of these girls and think the team did a good job this year. They have set a standard for the future teams. Ist Row: Barbara Mull, Ruby Smith, Catherine Osteen, Florence Hill, Sherby Osteen, Jean McGaha. 2nd Row: Norma Lockaby, Martha Justus, Brenda Fowler, Alice Moss, Montie Anders, Eva Shuman. 3rd Row: Betty McGinnis, Kitty Hardin, Norma Vaughn, Helen Osteen, Mr. Freeman. HARDIN Page Fifty-Nine VAUGHN Ist Row: Jere Hyder, Joe Bell, Billy Drake, Billy Rikard, Richard Brown. 2nd Row: Mr. Rogers, Daniel Henderson, Larry McCarson, Kenny Ward, T. D. McCarson, Evans Hamilton. 3rd Row: Harry Hoxit, Breece Bennett, Herman Barnwell, Jimmy Cox, Paul Hoxit. Boys’ Sasketeall When the Flat Rock Blue Devils take to the hardwood you are sure to see plenty of action. This band of determined young men under the guidance of Mr. Neil Rogers have team spirit and a true liking for basketball. McCARSON Glenda Sue Osteen, Larrie Embler, Libby Drake, Janice Kuykendall, Gloria Smith, Vera Jean Jones, Erma McCarson. Cheerleaders “Signals, one—two—Flat Rock Blue Devils are Hard to Beat’. The Flat Rock Cheerleaders are always ready with an appropriate cheer. Winning or losing they cheer with spirit. Days of preparation go into the final practice when a select few will be chosen cheerleaders. Uncle Bill with the help of teachers and students alike, have a rough time selecting the “cream of the crop.” We, the students of Flat Rock High School, would like to thank each of the cheerleaders for their moral support. Thanks, Libby, Vera, Larrie, Gloria, Janice, Glenda, Erma Jean, and Mary Lou, Peppy little Mary Lou Baldwin does a split. Cheerleaders Libby Drake, Larrie Embler, Erma McCarson, Vera Jean Jones, Gloria Smith, Janice Kuykendall, Glenda Sue Osteen. Mouogram Club Having won letters and qualified as members of our Monogram Club are: Ist Row: Glenda Sue Osteen, Jimmie Gail Duncan, Martha Justus, Mary Lou Baldwin, Jean Osteen, Catherine Osteen, Ruth Miller. 2nd Row: Florence Hill, Jean McGaha, Norma Lockaby, Libby Drake, Alice Moss, Betty McGinnis, Helen Osteen, Norma Vaughn. 3rd Row: Mr. Freeman, Herbert Fischer, Billy Rikard, Harry Hoxit, Dannie Joe Nicholson, Mr. Rogers. Ath Row: Stephen Morgan, Elmer Hoots, Norman Corn, T. D. McCarson, Billy Drake, Jimmy Cox. Page Sixty-Three Tether Ball . “Ill play the winner!” This expres- h sion is frequently heard from those who gather to play tetherball. Ping Poug Ping pong continues to be a favorite game at Flat Rock. Someone is always waiting for his turn. Gym Clare One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. Let’s hope there are no sore muscles after this gym class. Lunchroom The lunchroom is a happy place at meal-time. The line forms quickly for we are eager to get our food. We are glad for an opportunity to visit with our friends. When the 12:30 bell rings you can h ear the familiar cry ‘Soup’s on!’’ We can always expect a well-rounded meal served in a familiar atmosphere. Here are the ladies who make it pos- sible: Mrs. Zoda Hawkins, Mrs. Mary P. Johnson, Mrs. Leona Mansfield, and Mrs. Lula M. Jones. Suack Gar If you are starving for a bar of candy or craving a “Coke,” then the Junior Snack Bar is the place for you to head. The Junior Class receives the profits from the Snack Bar and uses them to pay for the Junior-Senior Banquet. Bus Ortuerd Seeing that we arrive at school on time and that we reach home safely are the primary functions of the bus drivers. Rex Freeman, Columbus Anders, Mac deserve our recognition for their efficiency. DOYS i - 1 oe for US ty hi : Justus, Neil Rogers, Elmer Levi, and Nathaniel Maybin Custodian Hats off to a man who is untiring in his efforts to keep us warm and to keep our surroundings sanitary and clean. You often hear such remarks as “He’s the best that’s ever been.” A basic element in the production of a successful yearbook is good photography. Our photographer, Miss Juanita Wilson, has contributed more to the 1956 PARADE than just good pictures. She has given us many valuable ideas and practical suggestions. During the visit to Mr. Sandburg’s home to make some of the pictures used in this book, Mr. Sandburg showed Miss Wilson a copy of a biography he had written entitled Steichen, the Photographer. ‘Chon PHOTOGRAPHER ASHEVILLE,NC. Page Sixty-Seven THE PLACE TO GO GO FOR BRANDS YOU KNOW Exclusive But Not Expensive SINCLAIR’S MEN’S WEAR BOSTONIAINESHO ES iiare eta oer ae “None Better at Any Price” FASHION: PARK ene estes eee eee oe “Suits for the Man Who Cares” MANHATTANESHIRTS see eee ee es “One of the World’s Best” WEMBLEY2sIESShesee ce cee eee “Crush, Knot, Twist ‘Em—Not a Wrinkle” PARIS {BELTS farmeeeas cc rotaranccee nee merce “Wherever You Go ‘Paris’ Means Style” SWANKGIEWELRY sete et “Men Love It” 333 North Main Street HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. John A. Sinclair, Owner-Manager Page Sixty-Eight COMPLIMENTS OF Hendersonville Automobile Dealers Association Boyd Pontiac-Cadillac Co. Blair McLeod Motors, Inc. Hunter Chevrolet Co., Inc. T. Lee Osborne Pete Folson Motor Co. Garrett Motors, Inc. Thomas Motor Co., Inc. BLUE RIBBON NEWS STAND 114 4th Avenue West HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. WHITLEY’S DRUGS Store Hours Monday through Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Sunday — 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Compliments of HOUSTON FURNITURE CO. People’s Home Furnishers - Philco Electric Ranges Refrigerators - Radios and TV Sets HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Phone 5182 Pine Street LANCE LUMBER COMPANY, INC. BUILDING MATERIAL HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. RICHARDSON’S FUEL SUPPLY CO. 1628 Fifth Ave. West Telephone 7196 HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. OVERTON’S CASH WHOLESALE CO. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. DIAL 3911 J. C. POWELL PRODUCE CO. Growers and Shippers Phone 4189 416-30 S. King St. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. HOLLEY SWOFFORD 448 N. Main St. Hendersonville, N. C. SHOES FOR THE FAMILY BOB’S ESSO SERVICE AND MOTOR COURT Dial 5887 TUXEDO, N. C. DELUXE BEAUTY SHOPPE PHONE 3091 Mrs. Lavada Lyda Proprietors Over Barber’s Book Shop Entrance on Sixth Avenue, West Harold Brinn Compliments of FRANCIS WRIGHT Seventh Avenue East HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. GREGG BROTHERS HARDWARE HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. PHONE 7369 Page Sixty-Nine GILBERT Concrete Products Co. BUILD WITH BLOCK For Economy and Durability Steel Window Sash and Door Frames 7th Ave., East Phone 4463 Compliments of COLLINS - McCORD Hendersonville’s One-Stop Shopping Center PHONE 4826 MILL END STORE AND SILK SHOP Piece Goods and Draperies Edith R. Roper — Audrey S. Sanders 343 North Main Street Phone 5033 Hendersonville, N. C. Compliments of Green River Mills Tuxedo, N. C. SMOKE SHOP MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS, CIGARS, CANDY 3rd Ave., W. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. OLLIE’S GROCERY “The Cleanest Country Store in Henderson County” Open from 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. JACKSON’S FLOWER SHOP Dial 4382 502 North Main “FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS” HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. PALACE BARBER SHOP John R. Justice, Owner and Manager Barbers: Joe Barnwell, Z. V. Brookshire, J. D. Nichols 238 North Main Street State Trust Company Dependable As Time WE INVITE YOUR BANKING BUSINESS Member of The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Page Seventy BRITTAIN’S HOSIERY MILL Congratulations to the Class of 1956 East Flat Rock, N. C. DEWEY PARKER Jeweler and Watch Repairman 120 Sixth Avenue West Dial 5015 Hendersonville, N. C. EWBANK EWBANK INSURANCE—REAL ESTATE—LOANS Phone 4876 HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Compliments of BOND BREAD “It’s Homogenized” g y Efird’s Department Store GENERAL BAKING COMPANY RICH IN FOOD ENERGY Phone 5260 Bond Bread is not a substitute for the total nutritional HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Bonu Ro COusecouthorec: JANE’S FLOWER SHOP LYDA’S USED CAR LOT 315 West Allen Street 601 Cherry Street HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Phone 4298 Dial 9285 COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Hendersonville, North Carolina Compliments of TIC-TOC RESTAURANT Greenville Highway HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. TUXEDO, N. C. Dial 3796 Compliments of TUXEDO GROCERY Compliments of Best Wishes and Congratulations to Class of ‘56 W. A. Baxter GREY HOSIERY Supplier of Sinclair Products MILL. INC ; ; HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. HENDERSONVILE, N. C. Page Seventy-One Rigby Morrow Co. and Anders and Bennett, Inc. BUILDER’S SUPPLIES Lumber — Mill Work READY MIX CONCRETE 1300 N. Main Street Ath Ave. East — Dial 3428 Dial 7568 SOEECICD BRUNSWICK POT AND R HOT SPO LU BILLARDS IN REAR Phone 9133 SHORT ORDERS SANDWICHES HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Phone 9132 Compliments of HARDWARE, PAINT AND AUTO STORES HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Congratulations to the Class of ‘56 McCALL’S DAIRY BAR 176 Spartanburg Highway East Flat Rock, N. C. Compliments of BROCK’S ICE CREAM BAR The Shake You Eat With a Spoon SANDWICHES HILL’S GENERAL STORE Groceries — Meats — Notions and Feeds Dial 5240 East Flat Rock, N. C. COMMUNITY BARBER SHOP EuD:sROPER Mr: EAST FLAT ROCK, N. C. Haircuts: $ .75 Compliments of BALL’S ESSO 132 South Main Hendersonville, N. C. HENDERSONVILLE SUPPLY COAL CO. LUMBER - BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES - HARDWARE PAINT AND COAL “THERE IS A MATERIAL DIFFERENCE” LENNOX PARK DIAL 4286 Page Seventy-Two HENDERSONVILLE PHONE 6219 FLETCHER PHONE 3646 YOUNGBLOOD OIL COMPANY P. O. Box 1030 Hendersonville, N. C. Bohany 5 Milk Shake Bar FOR “TASTY TOASTED SANDWICHES” Intersection Spartanburg Greenville Highway LAKESIDE GROCERY Dial 4641 Tuxedo, N. C. Compliments of PACE’S GROCERY AND SERVICE STATION Zirconia, N. C. ALLEN E. BROWN INSURANCE CO. ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE 124 4th Ave., W. Phone 5637 HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Compliments of WILSON DRUG STORE 7th Avenue East Hendersonville, N. C. ROSE PHARMACY W. L. Harper, Proprietor Prescription Druggists Dial 6461 Hendersonville, N. C. Compliments of FREDDY’S RESTAURANT Spartanburg Highway Hendersonville, N. C. LANGLEY’S GRILL “Meet the Gang Here” Courteous and efficient service HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Congratulations to The Class of ‘56 PORTER’S ESSO STATION HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Shepherd’s Phone 3435 Member National Selected Morticians By Invitation Page Seventy-Three Compliments of CRANSTON PRINT WORKS FLETCHER, NORTH CAROLINA Congratulations to the Class of ‘56 STATON INSURANCE COMPANY “Your Business Appreciated” at the GARNER FURNITURE CO. East Flat Rock, N. C. Phone 5584 Fox Theatre PIC-O-THE-PICTURES DIAL 7522 Compliments of JACK SCHULMAN’S Hendersonville, N. C. Phone 6871 MOORE FARM EQUIPMENT CO. 338 Sixth Avenue East Hendersonville, N. C. Dial 4968 Page Seventy-Four Compliments of HARTNETT ELECTRIC COMPANY Fifth Avenue West. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. THE MOLAND-DRYSDALE CORPORATION Brick Manufacturers HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Carson Ice Cream Company FINE FURNITURE HOME APPLIANCES DANIEL‘S Wholesale Manufacturers and Distributors (Formerly Railroad Salvage Co.) BLUE BIRD ICE CREAM HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. PHONE 6822 Conn SMES i THE TIMES NEWS IMPERIAL RESTAURANT FAMOUS FOR STEAKS 315 N. Main Street Phone 5389 Henderson County’s Daily Newspaper Every Afternoon Except Sunday $6.00 a Year by Mail. Compliments of DUKE POWER COMPANY Phone 4271 Hendersonville, North Carolina LOUIS WILLIAMS SONS OSSIE J. ORR Plumbing Supplies ELECTRIC—PLUMBING—HEATING Dial 3188 Hendersonville, North Carolina HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Compliments of Compliments FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS of AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Duff Oil Company Pure Oil Products HOME LOANS — INSURED SAVINGS 131 Fifth Avenue, West HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Page Seventy-Five Compliments of BERKELEY MILLS A progressive teacher—she gets the point over one way or another!!! Page Seventy-Six eee OO. SE Compliments of WADE’S SHOE STORE SHOES FOR ALL OCCASIONS HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. | | | | S. W. PURE OIL STATION 247 Church Street Phone 9258 Congratulations to the Class of ‘56 FARMERS FEDERATION Phone 4275 HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Compliments of WING PAPER BOX COMPANY HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. JOE MABRY RADIO AND TELEVISION Sales and Service East Flat Rock, North Carolina Congratulations to the Class of ‘56 FAIR GROUNDS GROCERY Upward Road HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Compliments of INEZ BROOKSHIRE 6th Avenue East HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Compliments of KOZY KORNER EAST FLAT ROCK, N. C. Congratulations to the Class of ‘56 POVIA BROTHERS FARMS, INC. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. 7th Ave. East Page Seventy-Seven Congratulations to the Class of ‘56 CASE’S GULF Compliments of M. 5S. HATCH SERVICE STATION FEED STORE We Give S H Green Stamps Highway 176 FEEDS — SEEDS EAST FLAT ROCK, N. C. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Phone 9197 Compliments of Harold A. Brand ART GALLERIES HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA “You Get Your Money’s Worth” Compliments of Congratulations to the HENDERSONVILLE Class of 1956 ART GALLERY Open in the Summer J. C. PENNEY CO. HENDERSO xe. : HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. SSIARATINS (Nb. IE | Page Seventy-Eight : General Electric — Zenith — Stromberg-Carlson LAWRENCE ORR, INC. Radio — Television Phone 4571 625 Fifth Avenue West Hendersonville, N. C. Compliments of TOWN OFFICE AND SUPPLY Hendersonville, N. C. PEACE’S GROCERY Dial 9103 Flat Rock, N. C. Compliments to the Class of ‘56 cCHIPMAN LaCROSSE HOSIERY MILL East Flat Rock, N. C. Best Wishes and Congratulations to Class of 1956 GRAY’S HOSIERY MILL HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Congratulations to the Class of ‘56 GARREN’S ROLLER RINK Hendersonville, N. C. OATES PAINT BODY SHOP 440 South Church Street “Complete Collision Service” Hendersonville, N. C. BYER’S SHEET METAL WORKS 628 7th Avenue East Hendersonville, N. C. Dial 4088 WATER’S GROCERY East Flat Rock, N. C. A REAL GONE EDITOR!!! Page Seventy-Nine phage e oer Se O, Anep MOM flambiog Bb a KEYS PRINTING COMPANY “ANNUALS OF DISTINCTION” GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA ati hh i hh ayes AK ‘ in ’ ¥ ale At if 4 rae wh c ae ly ve. i ra y i