Goldston High School - Gold Stone Yearbook (Goldston, NC)

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Jli tosuf, off the Gian ajf 1947 It was a bright day in September 1943 when thirty-six excited freshmen gathered at the Goldston High School to begin the game between “Ignorance” and “Education.” As the game began, and our coach, Mr. G. P. Cullipher blew the whistle, we elected as our Captain Gilmer McMillan, president; our co-captains Jane Cheek, vice-president; and Carol Oldham, secretary and treasurer. After three months of rest in the summer of 1944, the whistle blew again. We felt much wiser since we were in the second quarter of the game—our sophomore year. We elected as our captains Jane Cheek, president; Ralph Tysor, vice-president; Shellie Gaines, secretary; and Wayon Fisher, treasurer. During our sophomore year our class began to take an active part in all the school activities. Eight members of our class were initiated into the Beta Club. The thrill, as well as horror of those two long days will long be remembered by the initiates! We were represented in the Student Council as well as being student librarians and lunchroom workers. We learned that we would be the first class at Goldston High School to graduate under the 12-grade system, and although it was our sophomore year, it fell upon us to entertain the Seniors at the Junior-Senior Banquet. We sophomores busied ourselves in thinking of ways to finance the banquet. At last, we presented an original amateur radio program. Ralph Tysor acted as Master of Ceremonies. We had enough money to give the Seniors a banquet, which, we like to believe was greatly enjoyed by everyone. With Jane Cheek acting as toastmistress, the banquet got underway, and ended with the autographing of the programs. Carol Oldham served as chief marshall with Gilmer McMillan, Betsy Moore, Geraldine Wat¬ son, Frances Goldston, and Jane Cheek assisting. We realized the third quarter of the game was growing more and more difficult. How¬ ever, hard work was soon overshadowed by the joys we shared together, and by our determina¬ tion to make the best better. Our captains for 1945-1946 were Carol Oldham, president; Gilmer McMillan, vice-president; Jane Cheek, secretary; and Frances Goldston, treasurer. During our Junior year, several outstanding honors were bestowed upon our class in that the president and secretary of the Student Council, first and second place winners of the local Recita¬ tion-Declamation contest, president and secretary of the 4-H Club, and first and second place winners of an essay contest sponsored by the American Legion, came from our class. Also we must not forget one of the most exciting events of our Junior year—that of receiving our class rings! We thought they were pretty, and we were proud of them. Our class dwindled to twenty-five members the last quarter. The ones remaining elected the following captains; Vera Darnell, president; Josephine Cheek, vice-president; Doris Hart, secre¬ tary; and Gilmer McMillan, treasurer. We selected our motto, “That the world may be better because we passed this way.” We chose blue and white as our class colors and the gardenia as our class flower. We are glad that Joseph Jeffries, an ex-G.I. was permitted to receive his diploma with us. Everyone is proud of the athletes in our class, who have, under the guidance of Coaches G. P. Cullipher and Elizabeth Holder, won a majority of the games. Some of them have received letters for their hard work and loyalty. Evei’yone is proud of Ruth Wilkie, who designed our school flag, and our cheerleaders, with Betsy Moore as chief. Jane Cheek, editor-in-chief of the “Gold-Stone,” and Frances Goldston, business manager, with their excellent staff, accomplished the task of publishing Goldston High’s first yearbook, the 1947 “Gold-Stone.” We must not forget Carol Oldham and her advertising staff who went over the top in selling ads for the annual. If some of them aren’t salesmen it will certainly be a loss of talent to the salesworld! Again this year, our class has played a leading part in all the clubs and school activities. For the first time in several years, we have had a school newspaper, “Goldston Hi-Lites.” Carol Oldham and her staff have produced several interesting issues. During our years in high school, we have lost only one member by death, Juanita Oldham. She was a very dear friend of all her classmates, and it grieved us very much when we returned our sophomore year without her. Coming victoriously now to the end of the game between “Ignorance” and “Education,” we are turning toward a longer and even harder game, “The Game of Tomorrow.” However, with courage and faith, we shall tackle it, knowing that the future for our class is what each indi¬ vidual makes of it. Class Historian: Jane Cheek Page Thirteen

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Calvin Gilmer McMillan “Mac” “ ' Tis only noble to be good.” Beta Club 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Baseball 8, 9. 10, 11, 12; Bus Driver 10, 11. 12; Class Officer 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Marshal 10, 11; Glee Club 12; “Gold- ston Hi-Lites” Stall ' 12; Gold-Stone” Staff 12; Office Assistant 12; Student Council 9, 10, 11, 12; Dramatics 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Student Librarian 12. Mary Elizabeth Moore “Betsy” “They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts.” Marshal 10, 11; Dramatics 9, 10, 11, 12; 4-H Club 9; Glee Club 12; Secretary Student Council 12; Cheer¬ leader 11, 12; Lunchroom Worker 10, 11; Beta Club 10, 11, 12; “Goldston Hi-Lites” Staff 12; Senior Superlative; Basketball 9. Carol Jean Oldham “Dark-haired, peppy, always gay, a leading lady in school and play.” Basketball 8, 9. 10, 11, 12; Basketball Letter 11; Class Officer 9, 10, 11; Class President 11; Dramatics 9, 11, 12; Recitation Contest 9, 10, 11; Awarded Recitation Medal 9, 10; Third Place Horton Contest 10; Beta Club 10, 11. 12; Beta Club President 11; Chief Marshal 10, 11; First Place Winner in Amer¬ ican Legion Auxiliary Contest 11; Student Council 10, 11, 12; Student Council President 11; Editor-in- Chief of Goldston Hi-Lites” 12; Gold-Stone Staff 12; Girls ' State 10; Senior Superlative; Softball 8, 9, 10, 11; “Windy-News” Staff S, Dolores Ann Oldham “Red” “As full of spirit as the month of May.” Gold-Stone” Staff 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Basket¬ ball Letter 11; Beta Club 10, 11, 12; 4-H Club 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; President 4-H Club 10; Secretary 4-H Club 11; County Dairy Team Demonstration 10; Modeled Dress at State Fair 12; Glee Club 12; Dra¬ matics 9, 10, 11, 12; Student Council 11, 12; Secre¬ tary Student Council 11; Goldston Hi-Lites” Staff 12; Student Librarian 9, 10, 11; Recitation Contest 9, 10, 11; Awarded Recitation Medal 11. Frances Elizabeth Phillips “Granny” “A little fun to match the sorrow of each day’s growing.” Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Manager of Ice Cream De¬ partment 10, 11, 12; Softball 9, 10, 11, 12; Recitation Contest 9, 10; Glee Club 12; “Goldston Hi-Lites” Staff 12. Virginia E. Sipe “Pete” “Every girl has her fault, and honesty is hers.” Lunchroom Worker 8; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Soft- ball 9, 10, 11, 12; Dramatics 10, 12; Basketball Letter 11; Ticket Girl 11, 12; Office Assistant 11, 12; Senior Superlative. Margie Ruth Thomas - “The heaven such grace did lend her that she might admired be.” Lunchroom Worker 10: Dramatics 10, 12; Glee Club Officer 12; Gold-Stone” Staff 12; “Goldston Hi-Lites” Staff 12. Geraldine Elizabeth Watson “Dickie” “A jolly mselfish personality is the greatest gift of all.” Beta Club 10, 11, 12; Glee Club 12; Piano Student 9, 10, 12; Dramatics 9, 10, 11, 12; Beta Club Con¬ vention 11; Vice-President Beta Club 11; Marshal 10 , 11 . Ruth Louise W ' ilkie y “Rufus” “As merry as the day is long.” Basketball 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball Captain 12; Softball 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Senior Class Giftorian; Senior Superlative; Basketball Letter 11; Lunch¬ room Worker. Page Twelve

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JlaAt Will and ' r Jei.tame.nt State of North Carolina County of Chatham Town of Goldston We, the Senior Class of 1947, being of sound body and sane mind, do hereby make our last will and testament. We leave these things to the following people who may take them for better or worse. Item I To Mrs. Byerly, we leave a smaller senior class, but not a better one. To Mr. Cullipher, we leave our everlasting love and admiration. To Mr. Bjork, we give our deepest thanks for his never failing helpfulness in our behalf. To Miss Holder, the seniors leave their poise and gracefulness. Item II To you lucky Juniors, we seniors leave our honorable positions in all the school activities plus our home room and text books. To the Sophomores: We leave our studiousness, that by much use of it, they may acquire a small part of the knowledge they think they now have. To the Freshmen: We leave our dignity and experience in all matters. Item III To Angelette Oldham: Carol Oldham leaves her place on the basketball team. To Betty Jean Willett: Ruth Gaines leaves her blond hair. To Sonny Goldston: Ulys Cook leaves his collection of hill billy music. To Ollie Seagroves: Geraldine Watson leaves her good humor. To Charlie Fields, Jr.: Gilmer McMillan leaves his place in the Beta Club. To Daisy Jordan: Jane Cheek wills her beautiful smile. To Inez Oldham: Ruby Ellis wills her pretty brown eyes. To Marietta Gates: Lillian Johnson leaves her slimness. To Frances Jordan: Margie Thomas wills her beauty. To Joy Ruth: Frances Phillips leaves her wit. To Josephine Gaines: Ruth Wilkie leaves her ability to play basketball. To Louise Hilliard: Frances Goldston leaves her figure. To Eleanor Kirkman: Dolores Oldham leaves her red curly locks. To Margie Poe: Josephine Cheek leaves her motherly instinct. To Mary Ruth Wilson: Betsy Moore leaves her popularity. To Johnnie Jean Dowdy: Virginia Sipe leaves the ticket box. To Estelle Woody: Vera Darnell leaves her place as head of the lunchroom. To J. L. Campbell: Joe Jeffries leaves his curly hair. To Mariel Griffin: Emma Barber leaves her quietness. To Eunice Soots: Virginia Fields leaves her pretty complexion. To Elma Wilkie: Doris Hart leaves her ability to sing. To Raymond Oldham: Elsie Mae Binkley leaves her ability to type. To John Wilkie, Jr.: Shellie Gaines leaves his broad shoulders. To Wilma Rosser: Hazel Beal leaves hm kindness. And to all the rest of you—well, we just leave you, and what we don’t give you, you can take. Signed and sealed the twenty-first day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty seven. Testator, Gilmer McMillan Witnesses: Ulys Cook Shellie Gaines Ruth Gaines Page Fourteen