Franklin County Training School - Fracotrasco Yearbook (Louisburg, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1953 volume:

N | | GK UUQWwr THE FRACOTRASCO ) and tne norte stead . ( SRRad {ANNI I ) Ya sete chat he ALANS SSN er Dd h A = -. ) � NG | ) “a. NK ad hii ( ji ) i 4 f 2 N ANY AN 35 vie : : : th yy en’ - : Vj WES Ad . Wx ( SF A ww . : ‘ ‘ SO Foreword We, the graduating class of 1953, wish to extend our many thanks to the principal, faculty, student body, friends, and our beloved parents. The memories of Franklin County Training School will always be remembered throughout the years to come. May the annual of this graduating class be a reminder of all the good old days spent at F.C.T.S. Contents Administration Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Elementary Activities Miss Debutante Student Council Safety Patrol Dedication MR. THOMAS E. CONWAY tS ner Bae ie + hige Ps ae “oth n for his With deep and sincere appreciatio loyal, unstinted efforts in our behalf, for his en- thusiastic cooperation and support in every endea- vor, and for his consistent service as true coun- sellor, guide, and friend, we the members of the class of 1953 dedicate the 1953 edition of the Fra- cotrasco Annual to Mr. T. E. Conway. “wh Editor-in-Chief sat evel atbin Sallie Richardson fen ee) Cee cnt Thelma Green site isuainin de soa ieualehare eles Willie Brodie Assistant Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor Mary Manley Clara Thomas Otis Hawkins SOE OEE ROI NC CMMI Mary Johnson Wilbur Williams Eva Yarborough RIGO Che FICK ero Bueina Young overs aeis Edith Brodie Business Manager Assistant Business Managers Joanne Dent Louise Macon Perec elaryewr ever Earnest Kearney Production Manager . Thomas E, Conway We are exceedingly proud of our Senior Class this year. It has been full of initiative, good cit- izenship, and cooperation. I sincerely hope that the years of the future will hold for each of you, happiness, success, friendship, and your share of the ‘'sheer joy of living. ’ Base eal oe ha aed Th ae ny FO Ta waehte Fai Hititf Mr. T. E. Conway Miss L.S. Bradshaw Science Physics Math ence Mrs. C. E. Conway Mr. J. M. Ridley , French English English Math M be C. G, Hawkins Biology, Civics, Art Miss G, a Physical pee Mr. J, O. Himbry Miss M, L, Hill Social Studies English School Treasurer Bog z hd Mr. H, B, Physical i Mrs. . J, J. Jones y Education Boman ne fire Instructor Green Miss E. M, Syms Fifth Grade Miss M, L. White Second Grade Miss © M + M. McKni Fourth eiar Mrs. M, p Johnson irst Grade Mrs. G, Y. Sargent First Grade Mrs. R. H. Ruffin Fifth Grade Miss M. E. Debnam Second Grade Mrs. E. F. Johnsor Third Grade Mrs. M. Y. Lewis Fourth Grade Senior Class Officers HENRY EVANS Vice President 4 Yrs. Football 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,2; Choral Club 1,2, 3; Class Treasurer 1; N.F.A. 2,3, 4; Student Council 1, V-Pres. 1. : THELMA GREENE Secretary-Treasurer 4 Yrs. Science Club 1; Home Ec. Club 1; Choral Club 1,2,3,4; Math Club 1; Crown Scepter Club 1,2; Drama- tics Club 1; Safety Patrol 1; Class Sec. 1,2. Sentor Class Officers CLARA A. THOMAS Assistant Secretary : lea rene AssistantSecretary 1,2; Choral Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2 ; Scepter Club 3,4; Sports Editor 1; Teen Age Club 3; Science Cl 2 he Music Club 1; Cheering Squad 1,2,3, ,3,4; Crown 4 MARY H. MANLEY Chairman of Program Committee 12 Yrs. Pres. of Class 1; Ch oral Club 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4 Crown Scepter Club 3,4; Sports Editor Ve Science Club 1; Teen Age Club 1; Music Club]; Cheering Squad1,2,3. MAGNOLIA PERRY Chairman of Social Program Committee Cee eae 4-H Club 1; Choral Club AA RE 9) Basketball 1,2,3,4; Sports Editor 1,2; Music Club 1; Cheering Squad 1; Program Com. 1; Safety Patrol Club 1. Seniors MOZELLA ALLEN 7 Yrs r Club 1,2,3; 4-H Club 1,2, 3; Science Club WILLIE BRODIE 4 Yrs. , 3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4; Science Club 3; Football 2 N.F.A. 2,3; Sports Editor. EDITH BRODIE 4 Yrs Club 1; Choral Club 3; 4-H Club 3; Home Ec Dramatics Club 2; Cheering Squad Science Club 1; 1; Patrolman 1 ROBERT BURRELL 12 Yrs 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3 Football 1, 3,4; Choral Club 1,2, 3,4; N.F.A. 1,2, MARY CLEMONTS 4 Yrs Class Reporter 1; Secretary 2; Ass't. Patrolman 4; Choral Club 4. Secretary 3; Safety JOANNE DENT 12 Yrs. ,2,3,4; Music Club 1,2,3; Cheer- Choral Club ! Teen Age Club |. ing Squad 1 AYP JOSEPH DAVIS 4 Yrs. Football 2,3,4; N.E. A. 2,324; Science Club 15 Bus Driver 2. WILLIE DAVIS, JR- 4 Yrs. Football 2,3,4; Basketball L233 Choral Club 1,2,3; Baseball 2,3,4; N.F.A. 2,3,4; Science Club 1,2,3. Seniors RUSSELL DAVIS 12 Yrs. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Choral Club 1,2,3; Safety Patrol 1,2,3,4; Boy Scout 1,2; N.F.A, 1,2. RICHMOND DAVIS 4 Yrs. N.F.A. 2,3,4; Science Club 1; Bus Driver 1; Baseball 1. ROBERT GREENE 12 Yrs. Sports Editor 1; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2, 2,4; Boy Scout 1,2,3; Vice Pres. 1; N.F.A. 1,2, 3 LEORA HARRIS 4°Yr6. Choral Club 1,2,3; Science Club 1,2,3; Student Council 1,2; 4-H Club 1,2; Dramatics 1; Teen Age Club 1; Home Ec. 1; NewEd. 1. ILEAN HAWKINS Byers Choral Club 1,2; Band 1 2; Math Club 1; Student Council 1; Basketball 3; Class Editor 4; 4-H Club 1,2,3; Crown Scepter Club 3,4. JORDAN HARRIS 4 Yrs. Choral Club 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4; Baseball 2,3, 4; Pres. 4-H Club 1; Bus Driver 1,2,3. WILLIE HILLIARD 4 Yrs. N.F,A, 1,2,3; Dramatics 1, OTIS HAWKINS 12 Yrs. Choral Club 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Sports Editor 1; Football 1,2,3,4; N.F.A. 1,2; Boy Scout 1,2; All Fall Line Conference 1. Seniors MARY JOHNSON 4 Yrs Choral Club 1,2,3,4; Pres. 1; Miss Debutante Crown Scepter ,3,4; Art Editor 4; Treas of Cheering Squad; Music Club 1; Home Ec. Club 1. EARNEST KEARNEY 4 Yrs. Basketball 1,2,3; N.F.A. 1,2,3; Music Club 1; Pro Mgr. 1; Student Council 1. NOVELLA LEWIS 6 Yrs. Choral Club 1,2,3,4; Home Ec. 1,2; 4-H Club 1,2; Teen Age 1; Music 1; Safety Patrol 1. RUTH MOORE 4Yrs. Choral Club 1,2,3,4; Home Ec. 1,2, V-Pres. 1; 4-H Club 1,2. MARLYN MACON 4 Yrs. ‘ Football 2; Basketball 1; N.F.A. 1; Science 1. HERMAN NICHOLSON 4 Yrs. N.F.A. 1,2,33 Band 1,2; Secretary |. Not Pictured: LOUISE MACON Student Mate: sigs. 41 4-08 Glue Council l, Ass't. Bus. Mgr. 1; 4- ul 2; Choral Club 4; Home Ec. 1,2. Not Pictured: _ GLADYS MOSS Pe 3,4; Masic Club bj Cheering Choral Club 1 2,3,4; Music Club 1} eet li Mies F.C.T.S, 3,4. oe | [ie Seniors a SALLIE RICHARDSON 1 Yr. F,C.T.S. 3 Yrs. P.H.S. Choral Club 1,2,3,4; Ed. Annual; 4-H Club 1,2, 3,4; Dramatics 1,2,3; Student Patrol 1; Sec. of County; Debutante 1; Basketball 1. OTEAN SHEARIN 4 Yrs. Basketball 2,3,4; Science 2; Dramatics 1; Choral Club 1; 4-H Club 1; Home Ec. 105 MARTHA WILLIAMS 4 Yrs. 4-H Club 2; Choral Club 1,2,3,4; Music Club 1; Cheering Club 1; Science Club; Home Ec. 1. Not Pictured: MILDRED WILLIAMSON 4 Yrs. Choral Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club; 4-H Club 1,2; Home Ec. 1,2; Teen Age 1. WILBERT WILLIAMS 12 Yrs. Basketball 2,3,4; Football 3,4; N.F.A. 1,2; Boy Scout 1 2; Vice Pres. 1; Safety Patrol 1; Art pa. 1. BUENIA YOUNGE 3 Yrs. Choral Club 3; Sec. of Science 1; Business Mgr. 1; Home Ec. 2; 4-H Club 1; Student Patrol 1. Not Pictured; BETRICE YOUNGE 4 Yrs. Choral Club 1,2,3; Dramatics 1,2,3; Home Ec. Die: Not Pictured: GENEVA WILLIAMS 2 Yrs. Science Club 1; Home Ec. 1,2,3; Math Club 1; Choral Club 1; 4-H Club 1,2. Seniors EVA M. al Club 1 1; Charm Club 1; Home Ec 2 ; why -H Club 1; Basketball 2; cai tows YARBOROUGH 4 Yrs. Class History The Senior Class of ‘'53°’ began September 5, 1952 with an enrollment of 94 students. In our first class meet ing the following officers were elected: Mary H. Manley, President; Cleora Will- iams, Vice President; Clara Thomas, Secretary; Mary Johnson, Treasurer. How ignorant we were during our fresh- man year, but with the help of our Spon- sor, Mr. T. E. Conway and Mr. xz. O. Himbry we struggled for more know - ledge. During our freshman year Robert L. Green, Odell Branch, Frank Gup- ton and Henry G. Williamson represent- ed us in basketball. Ethel D. Wheless and Clara Thomas were members of the cheering squad. We were well repre- sented in the N,F.A. by Henry Evans, Jordan Harris, Willie Davis, and Joseph Davis. Likewise it came to pass that we were received with malicious glee by 4 certain band of wild beings who were called ‘‘Sophomores. ' In the fall of 50'' our class decreased to 65. We elected Mary Belle Johnson as Presi- dent, Wilbur Williams as Vice Presi- dent, Austina Clemonts, Secretary; and Queen Spivey, Assistant Secretary. These officers, with the help of our sponosrs, Mr. T. E. Conway and Mr. J. O. Himbry, were able to make 50 a very successful year. Members of the basketball team were: Otis Hawkins, Henry G. Williamson, Ernest Kearney, Willie Brodie, Wilbur Williams, Rus- sell Davis Robert Green, Magnolia Perry, Clara Thomas, Cleora will- iams and Mary Helen Manley. Mem- bers of the football team were: Henry G. Williamson, Henry Evans, and Odell Branch. Leora Harris and Louise Ma- bers of the Student Coun- con were mem cil. Class History In the fall of ‘'51 , full of confi- dence in our ability to uphold the dig- nity of our position and reach our cher- ished goal, Seniority, we elected as President, Henry G. Williamson; Vice President, Clara Thomas; Secretary, Thelma Green; Assistant Secretary, Austina Clemonts; and Treasurer, Henry Evans. Assisting us in reaching our goal were our Sponsors, Mr. T. E. Con- way and Miss L. S. Bradshaw. We had to represent us in basket- ball, Eva Mae Yarborough, Oteen Shear- in, Mary H. Manley, Magnolia Perry, Clara Thomas, Ilean Hawkins, Jordan Harris, Willie Brodie, Willie Davis, Russell Davis, Otis Hawkins, Robert Green, Earnest Kearney, and Henry G. Williamson. We were represented in football by Henry Evans, Jordan Harris, Otis Hawkins, Robert Green, Merlyn Macon, Willie Davis, and Willie Brodie. We were also represented in baseball by Henry, Evans, Jordan Harris, Otis Haw- kins, and Willie Davis. Other activities that members of our class took a part in were the Band, with Ilean Hawkins, Herman Nicholson, and Mary Manley. Ilean Hawkins and Edith Brodie were members of the Mathematics Club. Mil- dred Williamson, Leora Harris, Mozella Allen, Jordan Harris, Henry Evans, and Queen Spivey were members of the Sci- ence Club. Betrice Young, Eva Mae Yarborough, Otean Shearin, and Susie Hilliard were members of the Dramatics Club. After three hard years of work, we prepared a Junior and Senior Prom, with the Seniors as our guests. After our struggle through the years we proudly entered into ''Seniority ’ in the fall of 1952 with 46 members. June A. Edgerton was elected President; Hen- ry Evans, Vice President; Thelma Green, Secretary-Treasurer; Clara Thomas, Assistant Secretary; and Rus- sell Davis, Sargent of Arms. Mr. T. E. Conway was our beloved Sponsor. During the four years our membership decreased by more than one half. How- ever, we were very glad to welcome Sallie Mae Richardson into our fold. It was with pleasure that we watched Thelma Green, Ilean Hawkins, Mary Manley, Mary Belle J ohnson, Sallie Richardson, and Clara Thomas become members of the Crown and Scepter Club. We have been well represented in all the activities of the school this year, foot- ball, basketball, baseball acappella choir, student council, and ‘‘Miss Deb- utante. ' At the close of four years of hard work, we were the guest of the Juniors at the Junior-Senior Prom, held in the gymtorium. Now that these things are about over we are being faced with graduation. It looks as if the end is approaching, but is it really time? Maybe it is or maybe it is not. However, we are looking for- ward to a better and brighter future in which to reach the highest heights life has to offer. Written by: Leora Harris Mildred Williamson Senior Class Prophecy (A Dream) Raleigh, North Carolina July 4, 1963 Dear Clara, Your letter of June 30th just received and I certainly was glad to hear from you once again. Austina and I have just returned to Raleigh after a very tiring but enjoyable four days' trip through the state of North Carolina. You know I was telling you in my last letter that we were go ing to visit as many members of the old class of '53 as possible; so now that we have done this I want to tell you about them and what their fortunes in life have been in the last ten years since graduation. But I want, first of all to congratulate you on the excellent work I hear that you are doing as a missionary. You are, indeed, fortunate to have such capable helpers as Jordan C. Harris, Mary Belle Johnson, and the Rev. Otis Hawkins, whose philosophy has always been that ''some one has to help fallen humanity and be a guide in bringing our future men and women together. ' I always knew that the four of you would come out on top as missionaries, Our first stop was in Durham, N.C. where we visited Martha Williams, Leora Harris, Henry Evans, and Richmond Davis. All four had attended Howard University, Washington, D.C., and had received degrees in Cosmetology and Barbering. After re- turning to Durham they went into business together and now boast of one of the most flourishing enterprises in the state of North Carolina, While there we were informed that a great conference was to be held at the Franklin County Training School, Louisburg, N.C., for specialists in the fields of Entomology and Embryology. Remembering that there were members of the class of '53 who pro- fessed great interest in these fields, we decided to retrace our steps a little and visit this conference, No sooner had we arrived than we ran into Willie Frank Hilliard and Novella Lewis, who are now happily married. Since school days they had decided to make a study of those insects common to Franklin County their life's work. We were astounded to learn that there were no Boll Weevils in North Carolina any- more, Due to the keen insight of Robert Lee Greene and Mildred Williamson, who had made an intensive study of these destroyers of crops, under the capable guidance of June Arthur Edgerton and Thelma Greene, instructors at A T College, Greensboro, N.C., all of these pests had been wiped out, From Louisburg we journeyed to Winston Salem, We wanted to see Mozella Allen and Betrice Young, who are co-owners of a branch office of the Camel Cigarette Factory there, We knew that since all the world seems to be smoking that they would probably know the where-abouts of many of our classmates that we were unable to contact. And just as we thought they were able to give us much information, We learned that Joseph Davis and Joanne Dent had become mathematicians in the Department of Vital Statistics of New York City and Philadelphia respectively, Oteen Shearin, Geneva Williams and Russell Davis had chosen the army and are now serving over seas. Of course Oteen and Geneva went along to take care of Russell, Magnolia Perry found that being married to Herman Nicholson was too sweet to last so she volunteered to go in the army as a WAC and went over seas to prove to her- self that she could have a career and heaven too, Herman is patiently awaiting her return, Sallie Richardson and Wilbert Williams, now teachers of Better Marital Relations at Bennett College, had passed through the city two weeks before on their way to vacation in Florida, They are devoting their lives to family problems but con- tend that marriage is not for them. As all good things must end we left the abode of our dear friends, Mozella and Betrice, and traveled onto Ashville, There we found Merlyn Macon and Willie Davis, famous opticianists. Merlyn was glad to tell us of Robert Burrell's and Ernest Kearney's success, Robert had become president and Ernest vice president of the Pennsylvania Air Lines, Well, Clara, we surely did enjoy the trip, only wish you could have been with us. Write me a line when you have time; would like to hear from you again, Your friends, Mary Helen Manley Austina Clemonts Class Prophets '53 Class Superlatives Herman Nicholson Earnest Kearney Russell Davis Herman Nicholson Merlyn Macon June A. Edgerton Wilbert Williams Jordon Harris Otis Hawkins June A. Edgerton Robert Burrell Willie Davis Richmond Davis Robert Greene Willie Brodie Joseph Davis Willie Hilliard Willie Davis June A. Edgerton Willie Hilliard Earnest Kearney Willie Hilliard Otis Hawkins Earnest Kearney ‘Most Scholarly ’ ‘ Most Dignified ’ ‘ Most Cooperative ’ ‘ Most Witty”’ ‘ Most Humorous ’ . ‘ Most Popular’ ‘ Most Conservative” ‘ Most Boisterous ’ ‘ Most Athletic’’ ‘Most Musical ’ ‘ Most Responsible” ‘ Most Industrious”’ ‘ Most Lazy” ‘ Most Talkative” ‘ Kindest ’ ‘‘Most Disagreeable ’ ‘ Most Versatile ‘ ‘Largest’' ‘ Neatest”’ ‘ Most Quiet ‘“Youngest ’ ‘ Oldest ' ‘Best Dressed” ‘ Beau and Belle ’ Thelma Green Ruth Moore Austina Clemonts Ilean Hawkins Clara Thomas Sally M. Richardson Louise Macon Mary Johnson Eva M. Yarborough Mary H. Manley Beuenia Young Mildred Williamson Leora Harris Gladys Moss Edith Brodie Magnolia Perry Joanne Dent Beuenia Young Eva M. Yarborough Novella Lewis Martha Williamson Betrice Young Betrice Young Sally Richardson Last Will and Testament On behalf of my client, the class of 1953, of the Franklin County Training School, city of Louisburg, State of North Carolina, I have called you together upon this solemn and serious occa- sion to listen to her last will and testament, and to receive from her dying hand the few gifts she has to bestow in her last moments. To our Principal and Faculty, we will our love, best regards, and hope that they will be more successful in the future. To the Junior Class, we will our ability to graduate. To the Sophomore Class, we will the front lawn. To the Freshman Class, we will our home room. To Willie F. Perry, the Senior boys, will the ability not to argue so much. To Annie Mae Bridie, Mozella Allen wills her slowness around F.C.T.S. To Eugene Martin, Russell Davis wills his money and land. To Edith Allen, Austina Clemonts wills her fine brown frame and her cute little smile. To Shirley Young she wills the ability not to be afraid. To Bessie Harris, Leora Harris wills her ability to graduate. To Mary Helen Branch, Betrice Young wills the key to Halvester Leonard's heart and hopes that she will be able to use it. To Easter Rose and Eleanor Shearin, Oteen Shearin wills her ability to become a dignified senior. To Jordan Harris, Thelma Green wills the key to her heart, and to the remaining girls of F.C.T.S., William Lemay. To Jessie Davis, Joseph Davis wills his abi- lity to be a better bus driver. To Eugene Martin, Otis Hawkins wills his legs and to Randolph Williams his strong knees. To Jackie King, Russell Davis wills about forty pounds. To Randolph ‘''Mudo ’ Williams, Wilbert Williams wills his daily trip to the bank. To Shirly Young and Margurite Spivey, Beu- enia Younge wills her ability to get her lesson better. To Lila Kelly, she wills her charming personality. To William Lemay, Richmond Davis wills bus No. 45. To Mary Helen Branch, Sallie Richardson wills her everlasting friendship. To Gladys Eaton and Mary Rose Williams, Joanne Dent wills her ability to drive a car. Toe Shelton Rodwell, Willie Brodie wills his football uniform. To Shelton Rodwell, Willie Davis wills his football shoes, and to Johnnie Lee Bobbitt, his bad pitching arm. To Sue T. Johnson, Ilean Hawkins wills her height and size. To James Yarborough, Willie F. Hilliard wills his kindness. To Ruth Leonard, Eva Yarborough wills her basketball suit and hopes that she will use it to the best of her ability. To Claude Leonard, Henry Evans wills his driver's license and his ability to act like a gen- man around ladies. To Joe Lewis Moore, Jordan Harris wills his ability to play football, and to Edward Perry, his height. To Yvonne Hawkins, Magnolia Perry wills her position on the basketball team, and to Grace Johnson, her courtesy on the bus. To Tommy Tucker, Ernest Kearney wills his ability to keep a hair cut, and to be a gentle- man around ladies. To Ruth Leonard, Shirley Young, and Mar- guerite Spivey, Ruth Moore wills the brick column to the right of the lawn. To Mary H. Hicks, Mary Johnson wills her will-power to resist food. To Mary Gupton, Martha Williams wills all her school books. To Sallie Hawkins, Clara Thomas wills her ability to get her lessons. To Grace Johnson, Mary H. Manley wills her ability to talk all day long. To Althea Young, Mildred Williamson wills the key to her heart. To Dorothy Perry, Geneva Williams wills her Sociology book. To Marie Evans, Leora Harris wills her seat in Mr. Himbry's Guidance class. Novella Lewis wills her quietness to all the noisy girls at F.C.T.S. To Johnnie Lee Bobbitt, June A. Edgerton wills his musical ability. In witness whereof, we, the class of 1953, set our hands and seal this 28th day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three. Witnesses: Clara Thomas Otis Hawkins Novella Lewis W ritten by: Austina Clemonts Class Song (Tune: ''Flow Gently, Sweet Afton'') We're parting to-night from the friends of our youth, We part from the school that our valor inspired. It quickened our zeal and our love for the truth, All the bounteous wisdom and wo Her children will stay to her memor While deeds of devotion add ligh Class Poem LET US ADMIT IT (With apologies to Kipling) ’ Let us admit it fairly as high school Seniors should; We've had no end of lessons, and they've done us no end of good. We entered as timid Freshmen, we leave as graduates bold, And we find it hard to realize the knowledge our young heads hold. We've had our foolish notions knocked higher than Franklin's kite; Our minds have been made over, and we know it served us right. We've spent four tears in labor hard to Prove the fact once more That life is quite confused, and two and two are seldom four. We're crammed to the brim with learning, and now we must turn it to use, And if one of us is a failure, he hasn't a single excuse. The more we work and the less we talk the better results we shall get, For we've had four years of training; it may makeus successes et. Let es admit it fairly as high school Seniors should: We're proud of Franklin County Training School; it's done us a lot of good. Josephine Yarborough The Junior Class of 1953 Officers President) si cloves clele soe ee Vice President)- .e.s cee . . Joe Moore Secretary ..........., -“ Sue Johnson Treasurer ....... play e=- «TEN, . Nee, . Marie Evans ary H. Hicks LASS COLORS Blue and Pink) J) he ee | - Ws y ¥ rd Evel , ie ri ever ps The Junior Cla aL iad ned th “Sen or ss by giv- ing them a Prom 6n May 8, 1953, . HONOR nous Isabelle Alston Wendolyn Alston | Mary Branch é i Lois Clemonts yR Class Report Isabelle Mita Ruth mon a Lleventh Grade ISABELLE ALSTON MARSHALL ALSTON WENDOLYN ALSTON JAMES ANDERSON JULIA M. BATTLE JOHNNIE BOBBITT MARY B. BRANCH DOUGLAS BROWN SHELLEY BROWN CALVIN CHEEK MATTHEW CHEEK SALLYE CLANTON LOIS A. CLIFTON CHRISTINE CLIFTON EVANSTEEN CLIFTON NORA COOKE BENJAMIN CRAWLEY GLADYS EATON MARIE EVANS LULA M. FOGG DOIS E. GREENE ETHEL GRISSOM BESSIE HARRIS RUTH HAWKINS MARY H. HICKS SHIRLEY HUNT SUSANNA JACOBS ROBERT JOHNSON SUE T. JOHNSON JAMES KING WILLIAM LEMAY EUGENE MARTIN MARY MILON P JOE L, MOORE NED D, NEA a- DOROTHY PERRY Juniors WILLIAM SCOTT JERITE SPIVEY MA STEED ROBERT WARD ANITA WHITE LILLIAN WILLIAMS MILDRED WILLIAMS RANDOLPH WILLIAMS JOSEPHINE YARBOROUGH JAMES YARBOROUGH SHIRLEY YOUNGE CLASS OFFICERS PEGBIAERE. Ni sjoiersi. Yaw aes ones ws Mary King Vice President .. Katie Johnson Secretary ... - Dorothy Davis Treasurer .. -- Irby Walker HONOR ROLL Lucy Blackmond Velma Kearney Dorothy Davis Mary King Marvislene Gill Blair Lewis Virginia Green Annie Loan Sallie Hawkins Alice Macon Freddie Louise Jacobs Mattie Nicholson Grace Johnson Betty J, Perry Katie Johnson Costella Smith There ere 75 enrolled in the Sophomore class. Class Reporter: Grace Johnson Sophomore Class Ninth Grade In September of 1952, nine grade. By popular vote the folloping tat, Fo Feaetered in thé ninth TS were chosen for the class: President :-- —-.....J f-£ $4. f Vice President -H- 8-6. £ SS Gee ee Secretary — ----..J__ -- ---+- Barbara Jean Harris Treasurer ------ -4¢ 4.4. --= Mary Rose Williamson 7-77 --- Rebecca Hicks Class Reporter -+-4-_2_4_f. 1 Wavley Lewis, Jr, By the close of the first Semester nineteen membe ; ts u with a B or above average, found their names on the Hogodman, pet Tommy E. Tucker Mary Rose Williamson Samuel Lemay Lois Lewis Jesse Lee Perry Waviey Lewis, Jr. Norman Alston Matthew Batchelor Oliver Davis Walter G. Harris Burnice Kearney Nan Anderson Elizabeth Dunston Martha Dayis Barbara Jean Harris Yvonne Hawkins Mary Belle Hicks Rebecca Hicks Harold Perry Fresh, buf eager and active, the ninth grade is represented in prac- tically every Organization of extra-curricular activity in the school. PATROLMEN: Walter G, Harris Garrine Soloman Mary Ruth Nile Bobby Martsfield FOOTBALL; Earl Mann Joe Greene BASKETBALL: Barbara Jean Harris Mary Rose Williamson Betty Ann Hill Yyonne Hawkins Mabel Mann Curtis Dunston Walter G, Harris Judge Williams STUDENT COUNCIL: Mary Rose Williamson Barbara Jean Harris Mabel Mann Oliver Davis BAND: Walter G. Harris Ralph Clemonts Earl Mann CHEER LEADERS: Lois Lewis Mary Rose Williamson Eleanor Shearin Barbara Jean Harris Harold Perry | Tommy E. Tucker Norman Alston Rebecca Hicks Eva Mae Yarborough CHOIR: Barbara Jean Harris Curlena Clifton Norman Alston Essie King Hattie Alston Jane Dunston Captora Jones Mary Chavis Mary Ruth Nile Martha Davis Jesse Lee Perry Rebecca Hicks Walter G. Harris Rosetta Greene Ralph Clemonts Lillie Alston Annie Brown Addie J. Perry Josephine Nile Carrine Solomon Yvonne Hawkins Oliver Davis BOY SCOUTS: Harold Perry Jesse Lee Perry Norman Alston Wavley Lewis, Jr: Earl Mann _Walter’G, Harris SPONSORS: Mrs. C, G, Hawkins Mrs. C, E, Conway Ninth Grade | . ¢ 7 ; 4 ’ ‘ s Elizabeth R.. Elk Christine Brodie Virginia D, Baton Gloria J, Davis Evelyn Chavis OFFI resident a eae Vice Presid Secretary . Assistant S The grade 7A gave Feb Valentine's Dey Gr ya’ ™ 5 d predates. “Blondié and Dagwood.' © ‘el é to Ch. caf Hill with our Science teacher, Mrs. We went to the Piaws torium, and we saw the |! We enjoyed it ve aed because we were studyi' mM, gravity stave s ia and the earth in our Sci = : enh We have a cheering from 7A and 7B. Ve have members Ta h Grade with the following Jimmie Manley .. Linda Lewis Beene... ++; Secretary = Shirley Leathers ...... Assistant Secretary 4 Jeannette Phillips -............ .Treasurer a Mr. J. O. Himbry... Home Room Teacher “a : j Vice President 5. Our Honor Roll: ; es ‘ James Perryyy, fe Joseph McKnight — George Harris Shirley Leathers © Linda Lewis Zak Bettie Nicholson ‘ 5 Meee ay } ‘ g: . —— ae | Popularity of 8-B en � | - aie Shirley Leathers — Jeannette . lips” . The class sponsored an asserl ; The audience seemed to hay to improve in the program Elghth Grade a Seventh Grade Fifth Grade 5A There were forty of us when school opened in September. We lost Hairs boys and two girls. We were very sorry when our five classmates us. In our class work we have studied many units. Those we enjoyed most were ''The Seven Basic Foods,‘ ‘‘Let's See America, and ‘'Dif- ferent Groups of Animal Life. ' We have taken an active part in all school activities. The one that we enjoyed most was our chapel program, ‘Are You Thrifty? ' Some other Programs in which we participated were: ‘‘Brotherhood Week, and ''Fire Prevention Observance’’ pageants. HONOR ROLL Gracie Clifton Weldon Egerton Mary Clifton James Davis Mary Etta Green Janet Kelly Dorothy Jacobs Nalonia Alston Carolyn Levister Sixth Grade OA The Sixth Grade formed a class club during part of the first semes- ter. Class Officers are: President ......ccsece ce eeseees Joseph Hill Vice President........... Carlena Hampton Secretary .......-. Susp nein 8 Shirley Chavis Treasurer ....--.-- cece eee tee Carl Davis The class sponsored several social activities, among them Christ- mas and Valentine parties. Our representatives to the Student Council are: Pearline Johnson and Carlena Hampton, Mary Anne Hawkins and Shirley Chavis. Joyce Anne Davis Pearline Johnson, and Carlena Hampton are ac- tive members of the Band. As a class we are striving to use our school hours to our advantage so that we may be a credit to our school and community. Fourth Grade HONOR ROLL - 4B Nelson McCoy Perry, Joseph Williams, Mae Williams Jr., Martha Ella Kearney, Emma Lee Thomas, Lillie HONOR ROLL 4A ton, Lillian Renee’ Edgerton, Clementine Johnsen, Charles Theodore Bradford, erson, Kenneth Gerald Edgerton, Ervin Hartsfield. Miss C. E, McKnight Teacher - ‘eofoapaad Chird Grade Second Grade The Second Grade B has an enrollment of 45 anda membership of 40. There were three children that made perfect attendance for the first semester, namely: Dorothy Stallings, Glendora Thomas, Joseph Wiggins. The following children have shown the most progress in class. Linda Pettiford, Martin Steed, Curtis Perry. The Honor Roll for the first semester is as follows: Delano Richardson, Glendora Thomas, Shirley Johnson, Dorothy Stallings, Rebecca Yarborough. First Grade NEWS- First Grade A, Mrs. Sargeant- Teacher - We have 42 children in our room Ten of them were born in July which is the most for any month. March brings up the rear with only one. Frank Brown, Jr. is the tallest boy. Patricia Harris is the tallest girl. Harold Leon Greene is the shortest boy and Mary Stewart Hill is the shortest girl. Blanch Mann comes from the largest family. Carroll Holden and Carolyn Branch are each an only child. School is fun. We like to work and play. We enjoy music very much. We have learned many songs. We enjoy singing and listening to music, Of all the songs we have learned, ‘‘The People On The Bus,” is our favorite. It is an action song. The record player is a real part of our room. day. ‘'The Happy Birthday'’ song has plenty of action. It is fun to do what it tells us. Do you know Willie Quack? He is a duck. He comes in our Weekly Reader. Willie Quack is thought- ful and does good deeds. He is a good citizen. We want to be good citizens like Willie Quack. We use it often and always when someone has a birth- 4 HONOR ROLL - CLASS 1B ti Dwight | Sylvester Williams, Dave Wright, Dora Lee Washington Annie Mae Pettiford, Charles R. Stalling, Walker. Teacher - Mrs. L, Johnson. Girls’ Basketball Mr. T. Mable Mann Barbara Harris Kattie Johnson Wendolyn Alston Betty A. Hill Eva Yarborough Sallie Hawkins Clara Thomas Ruth Hawkins E. Conway and Miss G. M. Jones Coaches Lillie Bell Harris Oteen Shearin Mary Branch Virginia Greene Mary Manley Magnolia Perry Yvonne Hawkins Curtis Dunston Louise Jacobs Annie Loane Mary R. Williamson Our girls won the Fall Line Tournament Championship this year; the first since 1941. Football Team Left to Right; Front Row: Robert Burrell, Jordon Harris, Russell Davis, Joseph Davis, Willie Davis, Ned Neal, Robert Greene and William Scott. Second Row: Mr. J. O, Himbry, Ass't. Coach; Eugene Martin, Henry Evans, Otis Hawkins, Jesse Davis, Merlyn Macon and Mr. H. B. Greene, Ass‘t. Coach. Third Row: Altheas Young, Johnnie Bobbitt, Wilbert Will- iams, Joe Greene, Shelton Rodwell and Mr. T. E, Conway, Coach. Os Miss Debutante MARY B. JOHNSON Escor Marshal Escort RUSSELL DAVIS JUNE A. EDGERTON Student Council Advisors: Mr. Council: June A, Edgerton Eugene Martin Henry Evans Barbara Harris Vernella Hayes Katie Johnson Jimmy Manley Doris Davis Mary A, Hawkins Carlina Hampton Vergenia Eaton Green, Miss Bradshaw, Mrs. Evans and Mr. Himbry. Earnest Kearney Joe Moore Thelma Greene Lucy Blackmon Sue Johnson Mary H. Hicks Oliver Davis Mable Mann Elegabeth Elks Christine Brodie Mary King Evelyn Chavis Safety Patrol Marvisline Gill, Gladys Stroud, Willie Janet Kearney, V Mae Davis, Mary Branch, Thelma Green, Betty Perry, Christine Clifton. Joe Moore, Novella Lews, Bueina Young, Austina Clemons, Edith Bro- die, Ruth Hawkins, Mary Nowell, Carrine Solomon, Dorothy Davis, June Edgerton, Betty King, Magnolia Perry, Mary King, Costella Smith, Annie Loan, Sallie Richardson, Eva Yarborough, and Bobby Hartsfield. elma Kearney,