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

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Class History Ris hard to believe that four years ago this class of 1960 was just a group of freshmen. Green, young freshmen indeed—possessing nothing but some native ability, a few brains, much conceit, and full of giggles. How- ever, when given our first examination our teachers realized that we were gradually making Progress. Nevertheless, as one views this class of 1960 he readily sees a group of noble, sensible, attentive Seniors, ready to face whatever problems that confront us. The first big problems we attacked after entering high school were get- ting ourselves adjusted to the new rooms, and getting acquainted with new Classmates coming from different Surroundings. The changing of classes was quite confusing but after a few weeks we were straightened out, and ready to settle down for four long years. Since we were expected to be dumb, we Before the end of the first semester, there were many changes in our mumber. Some fell by the wayside, 2 few transferred to other schools, and one newcomer joined our class— Chester Pace. This made ourenroliment 74. As full pledged members of high school, we really made our presence felt by joining and participating in every activity sponsored in the school. Mary C. Jones and Willie Bell Morgan ran for Miss F.C.T.S. We were credited with sponsoring the first Bam Fire and Dance in oureffortto raise fumds for homecoming. Since we were new to each other, the election of class officers did not affect our voting. Annie P. Stallings was elected president; Dorothy Marie Jacobs, Vice President; Gracy Ann Fogg, Secretary; and Willie Bell Moman Treasurer. Our Student Counci] members were: Mary L. Williams, Janice Yarborough, James W. Davis, and Joseph Joyner. We were well represented in all phases of sports. Basketball: Barbara A. Strickland, Janet Kelley, LaVerne Robinson, Olivia Alston and Dorothy M. Jacobs on the girls’ team. Harold Stallings on the boys' team. Football: Leroy Smith, James McArthur Alston, McArthur Williamson, Thurmond White, Bobby Branch, Cary Green, Earl Wilkins, and Arthur McCowan. Baseball: John C. Hayes, Bobby Branch, and James McArthur Alston. As our first year came to a close, we saw the wisdom in the Saying, “Where ignorance is bliss, ‘tis folly to be wise. SOPHOMORES We returned in August as sophomores, wiser from the experience ; 7 us our Freshman year. Although a few failed to return, the ma: to take their places in the classes and corridors of dear old F.C. 7. sponsors were the same-—Miss Turner and Mrs. Fitz. To show that we meant business from the start, we sent out p to the following activities: 4 H Club—LaVerne Robinson, our se. the newly elected 4-H State Treasurer, Barbara A. Strickland aj Chavis who won top honors in the Bread Making Demonstration. They received a twenty-five dollar war bond for this achievement. In Harold Stalling, Dewitt Perry, Janet Kelley, Olivia Alston, Barbara , Strickland, and Dorothy Jacobs represented us on the girls’ basketball On the football team were McArthur Williamson, Arthur Walters, Bobby Branch and Leroy Smith. Our representatives for the § Council were Mary L. Williams, Janice Yarborough, James Davis and Joyner. Other organizations that we joined were the Choral Club, Cc} Squad, Varsity Club and the band. : Janet Louise Kelley reigned as Miss F.C. T. S. for the school y 1958-59. Our class officers were—' A Division: Joseph Joyner, President; W. Davis, Vice President; Irma Lee Chavis, Secretary; and Janet L. Kell 2 Treasurer. B Division: LaVerne Robinson, President; Robert Mitchell, V President; Evelyn Lemay, Secretary; and Vardine Wortham, Treasurer. Under the supervision of Miss Turner, we sponsored a Thanksgiving play “The First Thanksgiving. Mrs. Fitz sponsored the Christmas play, Night Before Christmas. ' Our sophomore year, filled with endless activities and en; nally came to an end. Once again we bade farewell to old F.C. T.S. eagerly anticipated the coming of our Junior year and the Prom, JUNIORS Due to an old educational custom, Sophomores usually become unio and our promotion made our sense of importance increase out of all

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Here summoned by tradition sweet For higher goals we hope; to greet, A band of 48 tired and trhe And wish one and all a sad adieu. s And thorny, too, and rough to some But now the goal salutes the gaze The last of many high scHool days. Long, long the way our bs have come, And as we view the fading past We think of the wonderful days that fled so fast. Full of the desires that we hope someday will be ours. Bulging our hearts like Lain hat flowers. We are sorry to be leaving this school But we have obeyed the gdlden rule Now as the curtains are slowly drawn ——e Our minds engross those we have known. Arthur McCowan Class Song MEMORIES (Tune: Memories) ; F.C.T.S., F.C. T.S., saloss wean ae O'er the years you're opened our eyes and we'll ne'er for ; er th Ha aoe

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Suddenly we found that another change had taken place in our important lives. We had lost one of our beloved sponsors— Mrs. G.H. Fitz. We missed her very much, but we did not have time to mourm our loss. We gained an- other, Mrs. 1. W. Foster. This was a year of hard work. To maintain our positions, we had to study; but inaddition, we had to raise funds for our Prom. We organized with the following officers— A Division: Otis Dunston, President; James W. Davis, Vice President; Dorothy Jacobs, Secretary; Irma Lee Chavis, Assistant Secretary; and Mary C. Jones, Treasurer. B Divi- sion: Leroy Smith, President; Arthur McCowan, Vice President; LaVerne Robinson, Secretary; and Barbara Ann Strickland, Treasurer. Members of the Student Council were: Barbara Ann Strickland, Janet L. Kelley, James W. Davis and James Oris Wilson. The extra-curricular activities still held the same fascination for most of the former members. One of our biggest thrills was having one of our charming young ladies, LaVerne Robinson, chosen Miss F.C. T.S. for 1958-59. We were indeed a proud and happy class as we looked forward to enter- taining the Seniors at the Prom. Naturally we felt that this wasto be the best one yet, Ourtheme was Fairyland Romance and with our honored guest, we danced tothe wonderful music of the Hill Toppers from Chapel Hill, N.C. This was the night of all nights—never to be forgotten. SENIORS Finally we've made the grade and find ourselves in the senior class, taking ourselves more seriously than ever before. This is the goal that we have been trying to reach for twelve long years. At first, we were saddened by the loss of both of our former sponsors and we missed them very much, but we found in Mrs. V.H. Levister and Ms. C.H. Hawkins the guidance, sincerity and friendship that we sorely needed to lessen the blow. Our class officers to guide us on our last journey are: Otis Dunston, Pres- ident; Chester Pace, Vice President; Evelyn Lemay, Secretary; Janet Kelley, Assistant Secretary; James Otis Wilson, Treasurer. As Seniors we had the privilege of going to Jamestown, Va. to see the first permanent settlement in the new world. We had a swell time on this trip. Everyone that went enjoyed themselves very much. Class History On October 23rd, we took a trip to Greensboro, N.C. to atten Senior Day at the Agriculture and Technical College. While there, we viewed the many buildings with exhibits in eachand attended the football game, played between Winston-Salem Teachers College and A. T. Of course, A. T. won. In November, we were represented at the Shriner's Debutante Ball by Elizabeth A. Williams, Janet Kelley, Willie Bell Moman amt Vardine Wortham. Their escorts were McArthur Williamson, James W. Davis, James Otis Wilson and Earlie Brodie. The Ball was held on the 20th. For the last time, we participated in the following activities: Majorettes: Bertha Edgerton and Willie B. Morgan. Rand: Walter L Pettiford, Drum Major; LaVerne Robinson, Vardine Wortham, Cary Green, Football: Leroy Smith, Earl Wilkins, McArthur Williamson, Arthur McCowan, McArthur Alston, Bobby Branch and Cary Green. Basketball: Janet Kelley, Janice Yarborough, Dorothy Jacobs, Barbara Strickland, Gracie Clifton, Olivia Alston and Irma Chavis. Boys—Harold Stallings. Choral Club: Mary L. Williams, Janice Yarborough, Della O'Neal, Ella O'Neal, Elizabeth A. Williams, Janet Kelley, Harold Stallings, Leroy Smith, McArthur Williamson, James Otis Wilson, Annie Trader, Bessie Perry, LaVerne Robinson and Irma Chavis. Cheering Squad: Vardine Wortham, Captain; ma Chavis, Janice Yarborough, Elizabeth E. Williams, Evelyn Lemay, Gracy Fogg and Barbara Anan Strickland. Science Club: Mary Williams, Evelyn Lemay, Elizabeth E. Williams, Barbara Strickland, LaVerne Robinson and Otis Dunston. Student Council: Janet Lynch, James W. Davis, LaVerne Robinson, Otis Dunston, Gracy A. Fogg, Janet Kelley. This last year of study has been rough and bumpy, but the view of the years ahead is glorious and majestic. Through intensive study we have learned many things: First, education is such a wonderful and continuous thing that you cannot get enough of it in twelve years. Second, that we know very little and we are just beginning to learn. Third, anything worth doing is worth doing well. Fourth, He who has wisdom has hope. For these and many other things, we are deeply grateful and indebted to you, dear old F.C. T. S. WILLIE.BELLE MORGAN Historian