Granite Falls High School - Boulder Yearbook (Granite Falls, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1955 volume:

ALMA MATER To thee, ole Granite High School Thy praises we ' ll ever sing. We ' ll hold thy standards throughout life, And keep thy honor clean. O, Mother of our learning Long may thy presence be. We ' ll pray to keep thy portals wide. For all posterity. PuLLU THE ANNUAL STAFF GRANITE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL Granite Falls, North Carolina Co-Editors Business Managers Betty Jane Duncan Everette Coffey Annie Sue Cline Billy Joe Compton foreword As we, the Senior Class and Annual Staff of 1955, present you with the new edition of the Granite Boulder, we think of the many memories of joy, love, failure, and success that it will help you recall in the years to come. We hope that it will serve as a reminder of your many happy days at G. F. H. S., and of the many friendsthat you have made over the past years. )edicatioH We, the Senior Class of 1955, take great pleasure in dedicating our annual, The Granite Boulder , to Mrs. Ruby Bullard Carson in deep appreciation of her leadership, understanding, and unending efforts in making our school one of the best. faculty Mr. James C. Klncaid Bowling Gteen College of Commerce Steed College of Technology Commercial I faculty Seniors, that ' s us, with our heads whirling with thoughts of our senior year --class rings, our Washington trip, our last homecoming. Junior -Senior, and midst of all this turmoil --hard work ! Yes, we ' re the honored class. We ' ve distinguishedourselves in many way s - -winning a prize every year for our homecoming floats, our Junior and Senior Plays whichwere big successes, our ability to get things done thanks to w ell chosen class leader s an d sponsors. Our officers for this year are Billy Joe Compton, President, Darryl Moffitt, Vice President, and Carole Lynn Yount, Secretary and Treasurer SHIRLEY BRADY Newspaper Staff 1,2,3,4; Social Editor 3; Co- editor 4; Junior Play 3; Allied Youth 1,3; Glee Club 3,4; Junior -Senior Floor Show 3; P.T.A. Minstrel 2; Between Act Play Entertainnient 1, 2,3. MELBA JEAN BUMGARNER F.H.A. 1; 4-H Club 1 ,2, 3; Pre sident 1,2; Junior- Senior F loor Show 3; Beta Club 3,4; Glee Club 3, 4; Vice President 3; Student Council 1; Student Council Convention 1. POLLY BUMGARNER Allied Youth 3,4; Office Help 3.4; Basketball 1. PEGGY CASEY Transferred from Greensboro 4; Allied Youth 4; Glee Club 4; Homecoming Sponsor 4; Majorette 4; Popularity Contest vVinner 4. F. F. A. 4; ROGER CARTER Wittiest Boy 4. MACK CHESTER Basketball 1,4; Football 4; Monogram Club 2,3, 4; Baseball 1,3,4; Allied Youth 1 ,2, 3,4; Usher Junior Play 3; Allied Youth Convention 2. L. E. CHRISTOPHER F. F. A. 2,3,4. EVERETTE COFFEY Annual Staff 3,4; Student Council 3,4; President 4; F.F.A. 3,4; MonogramClub 2,3,4; President 4; Secretary Treasurer 3; Class President 2, 3; Toastmaster 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Most Athletic 4; Most Popular 4; Best All Around 4; Optimist Bowl 4; Allied Youth 3,4; Junior Play 3; Waiter Jr.- Sr. 2; Marshall 3. 0 In JOSEPHINE COFFEY Cheerleader 2,3; Monogram CI ub 3,4; AUied Youth 1, 3; Glee Club 4; Junior -Senior Floor Show 3; Basket- ball 1; Vice President of Monogrann Club 4. BILLY JOE COMPTON President of Senior Class 4; Secretary Treasurer of Freshman Class 1; Secretary Treasurer of Junior Class 3; Editor Newspaper 4; Newspaper Staff 2,3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Allied Youth 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Treasurer 4; Substitute Bus Driver 4; Delegate to Beta Club Convention 2,4; Office Help 3; Youth Christianair s Quartet 4; Jr. Sr. Floor Show 3; Marshal 3; Waiter Jr. Sr. Prom 2; Student Council 4; Glee Club 4; Junior Play 3; Most Likely to Suc- ceed 4. JANET COZART Waitress at Monogram Club Banquet 1; Basketball 1 2,3,4; Co-captain 3; MonogramClub 2,3,4; President of Monogram Club 4; Jr. Play 3; Most Athletic Girl ; Jr. -Sr. FloorShow 3; Allied Youth 2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4. IMOGENE DAVIS Office Help 2,3,4; Allied Youth 1,3; Student Council 1; Beta Club 3,4; Cheerleader 2,3; Monogram Club 3,4; Jr. -Sr. Floor Show 3; Student Council Convention 1; Homecoming Sponsor 1 ; Basketball 1 ; Jr. play Promp- ter 3; Glee Club 4. BETTY JANE DUNCAN Hied Youth 2,3; Vice Pres. 3; Beta Club 2,3,4 nnual Staff 2,3,4; Co -editor 4; Marshal 3; Canteen3 :c . -Treasurer Class 2; Most Likely toSucceed asketball 1. F. A. 1; uth 4. ANNIE ROSE ESTES lomecoming Sponsor 1; Waitress MonogramClub ianquet 1; Usherette Jr. Play 3; Jr. -Sr. Floor Show ;; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Monogram Club 4; lergeant-at-arms 4; Glee Club 4. WAYNE ESTES BasebaU 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,4;F.F,A. 2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Junior -Senior Waiter 3; Allied Youth 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2, 3,4; Letternnan 2,3,4; Homeconning Escort 1,2,3,4 MARY LYNN FLOWERS Newspaper Staff 1 ,2, 3,4; Art Editor 2; Business Mgr. Treasurer 3; Make-up Editor 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Ma- jorette 2; Drum M ajor 3,4; President 3; Allied Youth 1,2,3,4; Sec. Treas. 3; Convention 3; Carolina Con- ference 2; Monogram Club 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Convention 2; Student Council 2,3; Vice Pres. 3; Convention 2; Annual Staff 4; F.H.A . 1,2; Sec. Treas. 2; Jr. Sr. Waitress 2; Floor Show, 1,3; Glee Club 4. R. C. GOODWIN 4-H 1,2; Allied Youth 3,4; F. F. A. 1; Bus Driver 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Miller Creek High School 1. DENNIS HARRISON Allied Youth 3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Best Looking Boy 4; Homecoming Escort 2. 1 GLENN HARRISON Baseball 1; F.F.A. 2; Basketball 1; Homeco Escort 4. CAROLYN HOLDER F. H. A. 1,2; Band 1; Hudson High 2. BOBBY HUBBARD Football 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,4; Allied Youth 3,4; 4-H 4. DIANE JOHNSTON Allied Youth 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Jr. -Sr. Waitress 2; Jr. -Sr. FloorShow 3; CutestGirl 4; Band 1,2, 3; Band Clinic 1,2; Essay Contest 3; Band Librarian 3; Allied Youth Convention 2. F.F.A. 1,3,4; Youth 4. TONY WILLIAMS Allied Youth 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Basketball 2,3,4; Homecoming Escort 3,4; Band 1. CARROL WILSON 3 year student; Football 1,2,4; Co-Captain 4; Optimist Bowl 4; All conference 2; Honorable Mention All State 2,4; Baseball 1 ,2,4; Monogram Club 1,2,4; Vice President 4; F.F.A. 1,2. GLENNA WOODS Allied Youth 1,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Glee Club 4; Office ARNOLD YOUNT F.F.A. 2,3,4; Monogram Club 4; Baseball 2,3,4. CAROLE LYNN YOUNT Basketball 1,2; Student Council 2,3,4; Allied Youth 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club Waitress 1; Jr.- Sr. Floor Show 3; Office Help 1,3,4; Most De- pendable 4; Annual Staff 4; Sec. Treas. Class 4; Allied Youth Convention 2; Homecoming Sponsor 3,4; Essay Winner 3; Follies 3; Glee Club 4; Student Council Convention 2. SUE YOUNT 4-H 1; F.H.A. 1; Allied Youth 1,3,4; Office Help 3,4; Glee Club 4. Mascots DEBBIE WAKEFIELD, MELVIN EUGENE MUNDY, JR. Kest All (A found SHELBIA JEAN OXFORD EVERETTE COFFEY Most Cikely Zo Succeed BETTY JANE DUNCAN BILLY JOE COMPTON Mcfst Dependable CAROLE LYNN YOUNT ALLAN MITCHELL Most iAtkletic JANET COZART EVERETTE COFFEY est Cooking BETTY JEAN KELLER DENNIS HARRISON J eatest NORMA JEAN PERRY JACK STARNES Cutest JOE TEAGUE DIANE JOHNSTON wittiest SHELBA JEAN ANNAS ROGER CARTER Officers Believe itornot we ' re finally Juniors! I ! We ' ve climbed along way up the ladder toward gaining a high school education and we have enjoyed every minute of it. We shall always remember our Junior year at G. F. H. S. as one of our best years. Taking an active part in the various activities has been a very special treat to us. Our officers who helped make this suchanextremely good year were Betty Jean Spicer as Presi- dent, GaryHensonas Vice-President, and Annie Sue Cline as Secretary and Treasurer. {juniors Gail Annas Jerry Annas Ney Austin Wayne Bowman Anita Burgin Johnny Cannup J. R. Carpenter Phyllis Carswell Ann Chester Linda Christopher Annie Sue Cline Mary Louise Cline Elizabeth Cook Jack Curtis Kathryn Duncai Jimmy Fulbright Ruth Fulbright Jo Anne Graham Rumors John Hilton Shirley Hollar Gene Hooten Mary Frances Howell Jimmy Isham Danny Jaynes Grace Kirby Helen Lefevers Glenn Link Louisa Looper Betty Jane Marshall Frances Marshall Lanae McCrary Joan Melton Ronnie Montieth Elaine Moore Kimo Mullinax Raydee Parham Edwin Payne Rosalie Payne Rebecca Poovey Carolyn Reid V H 7 ' 0 Hi T 0 ) £ uHiors Dan Re id Glenn Richards Ezma Roberts Jerry Roberts Norman Schrom Beulah Sharpe Garland Shook Benny Sigmon Betty Simmons Freddie Simmons Olin Smith Betty Jean Spicer Carroll Suddreth Richard Teague Sandra Travis Annetta Townsen Gwendolyn Warlick John Lester Weaver Margaret Woodruff Sylvia Yount Sophomore Class Officers We are the Sophomores! ! Ah! To know that we are no longer green Freshmen. We have learned to conduct our- selves as Sophomores should, but we are having fun doing it. We started our big year by electing Larry Teague - -Pre sident, MaryElizabethKirby--Vice-President, andNorma Starnes-- Secretary-Treasurer. Even though we are looking forward to next year, we will always remember our Sophomore year at G. F. H. S. Sara Moore Jteshman Class Officers These few pages are devoted to the youngest members of our group, who have just had a sample of changing classes, (usually the wrong ones), themes for being tardy, overflowing lockers, and other oddities of High School Life . Their officers for this year were: Pre sident - -Charle s Laney, Vice- President --Jo Ann Childress, Secretary- -Donna Fulbright and Treasurer--Linda Cline. They have made us proud of our new additions and Ole G. F. H. S, is looking forward to its future leaders. J? • fi il ' if) J ' ; f f I 1 Betty Annas Grady Annas Marcella Annas Barbara Baird Cloyd Benfield Vfayne Beal Michael Baxter Hazel Benfield Dearl Blackweldi Caryl Blair Mary Frances Bolick Carolyn Bowman Jimmy Brown Everette Bryant Doris Buckner Mary Ann Calloway Carl Cannon Sarah Canupp Linda Chester Joann Childress Kenneth Church Jimmy Clark Bobby Cline Linda Cline Doris Coffey Sharon Coffey Jackie Corpening Sammy Costner Sandra Curtis Jerry Elmore Lanny Elmore Dale Estes Johnny Estes Dickie Fairchild Lucille Fisher Donna Fulbright Tommy Gilbert Ireskmen Willie Griffin Susan Gilliland Bobby Haas Cloyd Haas Patsy Ann Hall o •-1 Kay Hallman Patsy Hartley Ralph Hamby Ricky Hamrick Ralph Herman Eugene Hinson Betty Holman Mary Frances Holman Jimmy Huffman Joyce Isham .P t: ' Kenneth Kale Annette Keller Jane Killian Brenda Kay Kirby Brenda Mae Kirby Wayne Kirby Barbara Lail Betty Jo Lail Betty Jo Laney Charles Laney Gail Lefevers Arnold Leonhardt Linda Lunsford Larry Mackie Darline McCrary Jerry Miller Terry Miller Jimmy Millig-vn Billy Joe Mitchun- Mary Moore George Mullen Harold Munday Darrell Parham p f ■ V: SI- freshmen Gail Parham Earnest Phillips Jean Phillips Marie fta Pope Chettie Sue Powel Johnny Presnell G. P. Price Maxine Propst Faye Reid Gwyn Reid Jerry Reid Gary Ross Patricia Schell Sylvia She rr ill Rebecca Short Steve Simmons Mildred Slagle John Starne s LiOnnie Starne s Wayne Starne s Benny Teague Glenda Ray Teague Janie Teague Marietta Teague Patty Ann Teague Jimmy Travis Jerry Townser Sammy Towns( Norma Tucker Audrey Watson Donald Weaver Janice Williams Maxie Williams Peggy Williams Darrell Wilson Tommy Wright Barbara Jane Yo Jimmy Yount Margie Yount Student Council Seated: Rebecca Short, Jean Phillips, Mildred Starnes, Norma Starnes, Blenda Triplett, Betty Jean Spicer, Everette Coffey, Rebecca Poovey, Carole Lynn Yount, Billy Joe Connpton, Betty Jean Keller. Standing: Mary Moore, Linda Christopher, Ruth Fulbright, Betty Jane Marshall, Charles Laney, Lynn Cagle, Allan Mitchell. Mnual Staff CO-EDITORS Betty Jane Duncan - Annie Sue Cline ma eiub President Rebecca Baxter Vice President Annie Sue Cline Secretary Shelbia Jean Oxford Treasurer Billy Joe Compton Sponsor Mr. J. C. Kincaid Seated: Jean Triplett, Betty Jane Duncan, Billy Joe Compton, Shelbia Jean Oxford, Rebecca Baxter, Annie Sue Cline, Melba Jean Bumgarner, Frances Marshall, Grace Kirby. Standing: Johnny Canupp, Mary Lynn Flowers, David Teague, Ann EUer, Betty Jane Marshall, Antha Jane McRary, Rosalie Payne, Linda Christopher, Mary Louise Cline, Joan Melton, Elaine Moore, Mr. James C. Kincaid, Allan Mitchell, Rebecca Poovey, Betty Jean Spicer, Ruth Fulbright, AnnChester, Maxine Sheppard, Mary Frances Howell, Shirley Hollar, Carolyn Reid, Sylvia Yount. Allied youth President Carol Mackie Sec. -Treasurer. . . Annie Sue Cline Vice-President . . .Rebecca Poovey Sponsor Mrs. Tom Carson Office Help 4 M eiub First row: Rebecca Short, EzmaRoberts, Joann Graham, Shirley Hollar , Mary Frances Holman, Kathryn Duncan, Patsy Hall, Barbara Jane Yount, Second row: Carrol Kiziah, Eugene Hanson, Wayne Beal, Lee Starnes, Jimmy Woods, Johnny Starnes, Richard Teague, Arnold Yount. Third row: Mary Ellen Hall, Ted Williams, Janice Williams, Louisa Looper, Glenn Link, Dennis Harrison, Clarence Keller, Carolyn Reid. Fourth row: Willie Griffin, Bob Haas, Dennis Massagee, Jerry Kirby, Joe Teague, Clell Triplett, Fred Teague, Tony Williams. Fifthrow: Richard Reese, Norman Schronce, Wayne Estes. Dean Hart, Billy Joe Mitchem. J ewspapet Staff First row: Advisor-Mrs. Colleen Starnes, David Teague, Jack Starnes, Billy Joe Compton, Iris Nelle Moore, Jean Triplett, Rebecca Baxter, Grace Kirby, Advisor-Miss Mary Louise Cook. Second row: Carolyn Wilkey, Betty Jean Spicer, David Poe, Thad Annas, Mary Lynn Flowers, Betty Jean Keller, Shirley Brady, Mary Teague, Sarah Kirby, Betty Jo Lail, Susan Kincaid. )ioHogram Club President- -Janet Cozart, Vice -President--Josephine Coffey Secretary-Treasurer--Imogene Davis, Serge ant -of-Arms- -Annie Rose Estes President- -Eve rette Coffey, Vice-President--Carrol Wilson Secretary-Treasurer--Bob Hubbard, Sergeant -of -Arms--Dickie Foster us Drii ers CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALDtVELL COUNTY 3 J. A. First row: Dean Kirby, Dennis Massagee, Lee Starnes, Junior Starnes, Jimmy Woods, Carrol Suddreth, Kermit Minton, Carrol Kiziah, Albert Marshall, R. C. Watts, Harvey Kirby, Sponsor-Mr. W.H. Corpening. Second row: Jerry Kirby, Jimmy Fulbright, Glen Link, Dan Reid, Gary Henson, Jack Curtis, Olin Smith, Thad Annas. Third row: BoyceSummer- lin, Fred Johnson, Richard Teague, Arnold Yount, Jim Isham, Charles Wallace, Tommy Gilbert, Clell Triplett. Fourth row: Everette Coffey, Wayne Estes, Wilson Annas, Dean Hart, Ted Williams, L. E. Christopher, Roger Carter, Gene Gilbert. Fifth row: NormanSchronce, Tony Williams, Dennis Harrison, Clarence Keller, Joe Teague. youth Cktistianaifs ) ajorettes Cheerleaders Miss Qranitc Migk nd Escort BETTY JEAN KELLER - CLYDE PENLEY Sponsors Md SscoTts Center Front: Miss Granite Hi-Betty Jean Keller. First row: Carole Lynn Yount, Joe Teague, Joanne Childress, Bennie Signnon, Queen ' s Escort-Clyde Penley, Mable Steel, Johnny Perry, Linda Cline, Clell Triplett. Second row: Barbara Pipes, Ronnie Parris, Helen Lefevers, Jerry Foster, Betty Jane Marshall, Allan Mitchell, Juanita Kirby, Jack Starnes. Third row: Pat Brady, Max Eller, Rebecca Poovey, Raydee Parhann, Carol Mackie, Tony Williams, Joan Melton, LynnCagle. Fourth row: Betty Jean Goodwin, Fred Teague, Blenda Triplett, Carrol Wilson, Betty Jean Spicer, Garland Shook, Wanda Looper, John Hilton, Peggy Casey, Wayne Estes. Sponsored by: HICKMAN HARDWARE Coaches Nancy Baker Janet Cozart Annie Rose Estes Qitls ' basketball Mary Lynn Flowers Carol Mackie Mary Teague (jirls ' basketball Coach - Sinclair Deal oys ' basketball Coach - Harold Egelsky Coach - Don Kirkpatrick baseball CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF 55 ' PACIFIC MILLS COTTON AND RAYON DIVISION Compliments of GRANITE BOTTLING WORKS Bottlers of Cheerwine And Double Cola Granite Falls North Carolina I always buy RC by the carton Hickory North Carolina North Carolina Compliments To Class of ' 55 BONCILLA BEAUTY SHOP Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulations to class of ' 55 ANNUAL STAFF Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulation to Class of 1955 GRANITE DRY CLEANERS Cash and Carry-Suits, Plain Dresses-Seventy Five Pants and Plain Skirts Forty Cents Dyeing and Hat Blocking Phone 47 35 Granite Falls Follow Local And School News Through The GRANITE FALLS PRESS Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulations To Class of 1955 DIXIE HOME SUPER MARKET Granite Falls North Carolina Compliments to The Class Of 1955 MODERN BARBER SHOP (Clyde Levi) Phone 7914 Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulations To CI ass of ' 55 MERCHANT ' S PRODUCE Granite Falls North Carolina JOE ' S FOOD SHOP J.S. Church, Prop. Furniture Electrical Appliances North Carolina I as Service Morganton Hickory Lenoir Granite Falls North Carolina BLOWING ROCK CHAIR CO. North Carolina ANNAS GROCERY Meats and Groceries Fresh Produce Granite Falls North Carolina For Flowers that Satisfy LAIL ' S FLORIST Phone 6524 Granite Falls North Carolina GRANITE TRUCKING CO. Long Distance Hauling Phone 7173 Granite Falls North Carolina C ongratulations 55 W. E. SHAW FURNITURE COMPANY. INC. Frigidaire Appliances Duo-Therm Heaters Complete Home Furnishings Phone 45911 Phone 6465 Lenoir Granite Falls North Carolina Compliments of OLD GRANITE GROCERY GRILL Complete line of grocery and grill service Dial 4934 81 Falls Avenue, Granite Falls GILLANDS GARAGE Specialize in big Truck And Car Work Used Cars Sold and Traded Phone 7174 Granite Falls North Carolina Compliments of THE BELK-BROOME COMPANY The Home of Better Values Phone 361 Granite Falls North Carolina RHODHISS FURNITURE Franchised Dealer in Leonard Appliances And Kiesky Floor Furnaces Phone 4844 Rhodhiss North Carolina SPAINHOUR FURNITURE COMPANY, INC. Manufacturers North Carolina Congratulations To The Class of ' 55 MOORE BROTHERS Dial 5252 Granite Falls North Carolina Complime nfs of MAIN BARBER SHOP It pays to look well J . O. Bowman Phone 4443 Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulations Class of ' 55 TUTTLE ' S HOME of Quality Jewelry Dial 5715 Granite Falls North Carolina FOX-TOLBERT CHEVROLET CO. Motor Cars - Trucks Sales and Service Granite Falls North Carolina BERNHARDT FURNITURE CO. Dining Room Furniture North Carolina MAIN SERVICE STATION Your Amoco Dealer Dial 396 Granite Falls North Carolina Compliments to the Class of ' 55 COOKE ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Jarman Shoes Irvin Foster Sportswear Granite Falls North Carolina STARNES BROTHERS MILLING COMPANY Fertilizer and Seeds Feeds and Purina Chow Baby Chicks Granite Falls North Carolina Compliments to Class of ' 55 MACK ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Your Home of Brand Merchandise Dudley Avenue Phone 3949 Granite Falls North Carolina F. L. GERMAN MOTOR CO. Chrysler Products Tailored To Taste Granite Falls North Carolina WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Tires, Radios, Auto Parts, Bicycles, T.V.-Tire Recapping Phone 4113 Granite Falls North Carolina SOUTHLAND HOME FURNISHING COMPANY Everything For The Home Furniture, Venetian Blinds Floor Covering, Crosley Appliances Frank P, Womank, Manager Phone 338 Granite Falls North Carolina PEOPLE ' S FOOD MARKET Complete line of food South Main Street Dial 6434 Granite Falls North Carolina QUALITY CLEANERS LAUNDRY Dial 381 Granite Falls North Carolina GRANITE SAVINGS b LOAN ASSOCIATION Today ' s Savings are Tomorrow ' s Security Your Savings here are Insured Up To $10,000.00 Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulations Seniors ROTARY CLUB Granite Falls North Carolina Compliments of JAMES WHOLESALE COMPANY, INC. INSTITUTIONAL FOODS SUPPLIES 20 Second Street PI., S.W. Hickory North Carolina Compliments of CITY CAFE Owner: Mr. Perry Starnes $5.50 Meal Ticket for $5.00 and Sandwiches Granite Falls 14 South Main - Dial 343 North Carolina HEMLOCK MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Hem-Togs Trademark Infant ' s Children ' s Knit Garments Underwear and Outerwear Granite Falls North Carolina Compliments of SHUFORD MILLS, INC. Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulations Senior s MAIN THEATER Granite Falls North Carolina Compliments of CALDWELL DRUG STORE The Best In Prescriptions, Drugs, Sundaes, and Sodas Phone 3 35 Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulations Socks By Mac MAC HOSIERY MILL Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulations To The Seniors of ' 55 May your futures be filled with happiness, prosperity, and unselfish services to mankind. DANA ' S FLORIST When you say it with flowers, say it with ours. Dial 4715 Granite Falls We are 100% Behind Our School GRANITE FALLS LION ' S CLUB Liberty-Intelligence -Our Nation ' s Safety- Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulations Seniors SHERRILL ICE CREAM COMPANY Phone 5435 Granite Falls North Carolina More Bounce To The Ounce PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Hickory North Carolina Compliments of HUFFMAN FINISHING COMPANY Granite Falls North Carolina Best Wishes To Seniors of ' 55 Your Savings Budget Will Grow and Grow If You Trade With Mackie Furniture Company And Funeral Home, Inc. Join the Mackie Mutual Burial Association MACKIE FURNITURE COMPANY AND FUNERAL HOME, INC. Phone 5413-5415 Granite Falls North Carolina MILLER-BROOKS ROOFING COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF Cornice - Slate Ventilators and Dust Pipes Metal and Built Up Roofing Tile - Skylights Chrysler Airtemp Cooling Systems 332 First Avenue, S.W. Phone 4761 Hickory North Carolina IheBANKf GRAHITE Your Progressive Community Bank Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulations To Class of ' 55 BLUE BELL North Carolina Qomp men % of AUSTIN ' S ESSO SERVICE Gas -Oil-Tires -Batteries WASHING AND GREASING Granite Falls North Carolina J. L GOODMAN SON Welding Engineers Complete Machine Shop Service Hickory North Carolina Try our delicious Sandwiches! Pit-Cooked Barbecue CITY BARBECUE Granite Falls North Carolina Congratulations To Class of ' 55 HICKORY FIBRE COMPANY North Carolina CHURCH ' S BODY SHOP Complete Automotive Service Day Phone 7925 - Night Phone 7924 Granite Falls North Carolina Compliments of GRANITE RESTAURANT Grade A Home Cooked Foods Telephone 6414 Granite Falls North Carolina Compliments to class of ' 55 GRANITE HOSIERY MILL Granite Falls North Carolina Congratiilations to class of ' 55 GRANITE DRUG COMPANY Granite Falls North Carolina As editor of The Granite Boulder , 1955 edition, IpersonEilly wish to thank you for your advertisement in this issue. Your contribution has helped to make our yearbook possible, and the staff and I since rely appreciate your support. Betty Jane Duncan Editor ALMA MATER To thee, ole Granite High School Thy praises we ' ll ever sing. We ' ll hold thy standards throughout life, And keep thy honor clean. O, Mother of our learning Long may thy presence be. We ' ll pray to keep thy portals wide. For all posterity.