Greenville High School - Tau Yearbook (Greenville, NC)

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Mrs. James L. Briley, the former Mary Ann Harris, who is wife of the president of the University of North Carolina. Due to circum- stances beyond their control, namely the rapidly growing twins — Pete and Repete) the Brileys are unable to donate more than $5000 to the fund. Serving as Athletic Director of the University is Denis Flem- ing who is ably assisted by the women ' s coach, Eleanor Brown. The following day finds us in Georgia where we visit the spacious plantation of the Georgia peach, lone Bradsher. lone married a big steel tycoon, Charles Whiteford. Seated on the vernada of lone ' s beautiful plantation sipping mint juleps are Virginia Hunning, Betty Saieed and Ruth Taylor. These girls arc visiting in Georgia with the fervent hope that there are more ty- coons like lone ' s husband. Next we visit Miami, Florida where we find Delphia Flye and her husband both on the staff of Miami ' s leading hospital which caters only to rich debutantes and playboys who have been sun- burned on the beach. Recovering from an extensive three day sunburn, we find Gi ' ace Ward in suite C of the hospital. Grace is announcing her engagement next week to Richard Cannonfodder, Minister to England from Dogpatch, Kentucky. Grace is having as her bridesmaids Joy Tyson, Frances Tucker and Marian Taylor. These girls are all working in Miami ' s leading sun tan lotion factory. We leave the sunny south and proceed north. When our party gets to New York, a welcome committee is waiting at Grand Central Station to meet us. To our surprise, we find that this committee is composed of several famous wall street brokers, Ralph Parkerson, Fenner Allen, Hubert Brown and Hill Rogers. We learn that Robbie Dixon is running for governor of New York in competition with Charles Rice. The candidates seem pretty evenly matched. Both politicians are using the method of kissing babies to get votes. Charles is enjoying this because he knows lots of 18 year-old babes in New York. We hop a plane from New York to Philadelphia and find that Thelma Howard is airline hostess. Thelma tells us that she took the job in order to keep two boy friends happy — one in New York and the other in Philadelphia. (No, she never did decide which one). Thelma advises us to stop at the Hotel Jolly where we may contact many of our classmates. The proprietor of this first rate hotel is Catherine Ann Jolly, who assigns us to Suites X, Y. Z, and Z-2 on the 600th floor. (Inflation followed World War II, you know.) Making 8008 non stop flights daily at the Hotel Jolly is the elevator girl, Phyllis Moore, whom we remember as the dizzi- est girl in our class. Working in the hotel barber shop are Helen Piver and Elizabeth Carter who are employed in an essential in- dustry — classifying the locks of hair on the floor as to color. texture, and length. These locks are kept for the exclusive use of Edith Nisbet who lost her original hair in a fight over a certain naval hero who plays the part of a Rear Admiral in this story. We go west at this point and travel for several days before cur next stop. Imagine our surprise to find Yvette Johnson on the train going west too. Yvette is a torch singer in Buddy Bubble- gum ' s orchestra. Yvette tells us that while she was on a nation- wide hook-up last week, she ran into Earline Allen, who sings flto in a jingle advertising Springtime , the perfume that comes in six delicious odors. We arrive in sunny California. Out in Pasadena we find two of our old classmates, Delia Perry and Sara J. Ellis operating a date farm. As we look in on this flourishing business, we find Sara Jean patiently explaining for the humpteenth time to Olivia Waters and Frances Register that this date farm produces the kind that you eat and not the other kind. Our stay in California prolonged, because we are waiting for the opening of the play Paradise Lost Again, by the brilliant writers Nancy Taylor and Elizabeth Ricks. This play traces the downfall of man since 1945 and deals especially with the younger generation hepcats. Be- fore we leave California we drop in on Ruth Adams, Mattie Barber and Rachel Hawkins who are in the city clink on a charge of deserting their husbands. All three girls married millionaires and aie fed up with the life they have been living. We leave California and take a leisurely trip back to Green- ville, North Carolina. Upon our arrival we find that we have overlooked the donation of Frances Hobgood, who, together with Marie Rouse, is operating Jerk ' s Juke Joint across the street from the high school. On the side. Marie is perfecting a new type of juke box — one that plays only when slugs are dropped in. We find, upon compiling our figures, that we have more than enough money to build the new building. The new school is designed by the famous architect, Dorothy Ethridge, who is renowned also for her startling interior decorat- ing. The plans include an indoor swimming pool, paved tennis court, stables to accommodate 500 horses, and an exclusive hot dog stand with 500 square feet of parking space. Mr. Rose approves the plans and to the class of ' 45 he gives Vi armest thanks for the new building. The foregoing tribute to the class of ' 45 was written as an incentive to other classes to be as energetic, enthusiastic, and suc- cessful. (The authors of the article you just read left today on a fast rocket ship bound for Mars. When the uproar which is bound to follow this publicaiton dies down, they will return, but please, folks, don ' t kill us . . . we ' re only seniors once!) Last Will And Testament We, the Class of 1945, realizing that we can no longer abide in this land of hardships and pleasures, desire to bequeath all our worldly possessions to whom they may aid. 1. To the future dignified Seniors we leave all our Senior privileges. (They may spend the major portion of their time find- ing out what those privileges are!) 2. To the Faculty we leave our appreciation for their never failing efforts to help us, and also leave them the future classes, sincerely hoping they will find them with more plastic minds than some of us showed. 3. To Mr. Rose and Mr. D.owd, we leave our love and best wishes, and also our English 12 books which we labored over so long. 4. Miss Greene and Miss Lewis find themselves faced with the job of handling next year ' s senioi ' s. 5. The Senior girls leave (to the girls who remain) what tney did not have .... enough boys to go around. 6. The four redheads, Ruth Taylor, Lib Ricks, Dorothy Con- Vi ' ay, and Elizabeth Carter leave their flaming locks to Va Brooks and Lullah Jane Cox. 7. Virginia Hunning and Geraldine Alligood leave their ability to harmonize to the Corbett Sisters. 8. Joyce Briley leaves Dick while Amos Leggett and Faye Duval leave hand in hand. 9. Earline Allen and Lou Smith leave to join the Armed Forces. 10. To Pat Parrish, Louise Deaver leaves her sweet disposi- tion. 11. lone Bradsher leaves her expression of utter boredom to Ann Glass and Carolyn Clark. 12. To Linda Renfrew. Virginia Gaylord bequeaths her streamlines and freckles. 13. Marie Rouse and Yvette Johnson, will their vast vocabu- laries to Eleanor Clark.

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Senior Class History In 1940 our class entered Greenville High School as shy under- classmen and now, five years later, our group contains some of the finest leaders in the school. We began to develop our leadership in 1942 when on October 20, we united our group, making it the first organized Sophomore class in the history of G. H. S. Our officers that year were Stephen Humbles, president; David Whichard, vice-president; Mary Ann Harris, secretary; and Howard Williams, treasurer. We chose as our motto, Not on top, but still climbing. and as our colors, White and Carolina Blue. Again our class showed its determination to climb when it de- cided to present the Coronation Ball, which until that time had been given by the journalism class. A successful Ball closed our activities for that year. For our junior class officers we elected Howard Williams, president; Jim Lanier, vice-president; Eleanor Brown, secretary, and Jack Browne, treasurer. In May, with the proceeds from our magazine sale we gave a colorful Junior-Senior dance, made memorable liy an original nautical theme. Because of her high scholastic average Lillian Wooten has served as Chief Marshal of our class. Her assistants have been Nancy Taylor, Sarah Jean Ellis. Gladys Tyndall, Elizabeth Ricks, and Mary Ann Harris. Because of early graduation, Dorothy Nell Henderson, David Whichard, Phil Moore, Harry Carter, and Mary Andrews Whichard, also marshals, were not here for their senior year. Two members of our class held offices in the student council. Mary Ann Harris served as secretary, and David Whichard as treasurer. During the summer of 1944 fifteen members of our class left through college entrance examination or summer-school work. Many of these are now in the service, some are away in college and others are working. Although they have gone from G. H. S. we feel that they are still part of our class and we miss their presence around the school. At the first meeting of our senior year the following officers v ere elected: Lillian Wooten, president; Amos Leggett, vice- president; Mary Ann Harris, secretary, and LawTence Posey, treasurer. Though handicapped by a small class, we have success- fully sponsored several projects such as stationery sale and our Christmas program. At the program we gave two baskets of food to a needy family. The class elected Sarah Jean Ellis as editor-in-chief of the annual. On her staff were Carl Reid, assistant editor; Nancy Taylor, literary editor; Gladys Tyndall, business manager; Mary Ann Harris and Lawrence Posey, co-advertising managers, and Virginia Gaylord, circulation manager. As our class leave Greenville High School, they leave behind a record of many accomplishments, but carried away in the hearts of all the seniors are cherished memories of five happy years of high school life. Class Prophecy It is the year 1955. On a strangely familiar corner, Fourth and Reade, in the town of Greenville, North Carolina stands a group of distinguished Army and Naval personnel. These men, all heroes of World War II, which ended 10 years previous to our story, are gazing interestedly at the building before them — Green- ville High School. As they gaze at the second story of the build- ijig they see many pairs of legs and feet dangling outside the win- dows because there just isn ' t any room inside. As we approach the group of men, we recognize the gray haired man who is speak- ing to them. He is none other than J. H. Rose, Superintendent of the school, otherwise known as the commencement is just around the corner man. The men grouped around him are Brig. General Bob Kittrell, Rear Admiral Ernest Gaboon. Commander Phil Moore, Stuart Murphy, and David Whichard, retired, U. S. Navy. Mr. Rose is speaking. Let ' s listen . . . So you see, gentlemen, Greenville is badly in need of a high school. I am appealing to you because of your respected status and because you are members of the class of ' 45. I feel that if you contact the alumni of your class and solicit cash donations for a new school, your classmates will respond with their usual enthus- iasm and build this new high school . The old man ' s eyes fill with tears as he gazes at his beloved Alma Mater. Sir, your high school is as good as built. Before 1955 is gone, we assure you the groundwork will be laid . The ring in General Kittrell voice causes Mr. Rose ' s eyes to fhine and he knows these men can be counted on. for after all, they practically won the war themselves. After a few hectic days of compiling lists of addresses, all of the alumni are accounted for and a cross country tour is begun. The distinguished group are accompanied by their respective wives — (Gladys Kittrell, Lou Gaboon, Virginia Moore, Kathryn Murhpy, and Lillian Whichard). These girls were formerly Gladys Tyndall, Lou Smith, Virginia Gaylord. Kathryn Youngblood, and Lillain Wooten. A quick trip around Greenville reveals many of the class of ' 45 still in the old home town. An amazing juggling of family budgets gives the first donations. This is accomplished by such domestic housewives as Mrs. Amos Leggett (Faye Duval). Also in the same apartment house, we receive a donation from Mrs. Dick Flye (Joyce Briley). These two are living in the same house t s a convenience to Amos Jr., who croons nightly to little Joyce. As we leave this happy household, we run into Amos Sr., coming- home from work. He is now sole owner of Leggett ' s Undertaking- Parlor, which operates under the slogan No body too dead to be served . Entering the business section of Greenville, we are confronted by a huge sign reading — Welcome Home, Geraldine . In the midst of a huge crowd of autograph seekers we find the famous opera star, Geraldine Alligood. Geraldine ' s business manager, Thurman Dail. gladly donates the entire proceeds from a night ' s performance of Tangerine , Geraldine ' s latest opera. Across the street, James Collin ' s theatre. Riff Raff is showing the latest Broadway hit, Follies of 1955. Featured in this great revue are Nancy Moye and her dancing dollies. Kay Van Nortwick, Jean Hilton, and Mary Ruth Carter. Incidentally, Arlene Hawkins and Louise Deaver are usherettes in James ' theatre. As we follow the high school crowd, we arrive at the local dairy owned jointly by Lindy Corey and Ray Nichols. While we are in the dairy, Carl Reid comes in for his daily milkshake. Carl is the successful manager of Reid ' s Department store. He tells us that he has been fortunate enough to secure the services of Mary Lucy Barnhill, Vivian Allen and Dorothy Conway as sales- P ' irls. Dorothy Rawles is cashiering in the same store and Manager Reid wonders why expeneses exceed sales every month. As we leave Greenville. Mayor Lawrence Posey and several cf the aldermen, Jimmie Corey, Ray Peters, Donald Whitehurst and Earl Morgan rush to the train station to give their donations for the Build A Better Greenville Fund. Our first stop is in Chapel Hill where we immediately locate

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14. Catherine Ann Jolly and Phyllis Moore leave to continue tlieir careers of public speaking. 15. Marion and the Hawkins Sisters leave lugging- their typewritters. 16. James Collins leaves his quietness to his little sister in hopes that she will take advantage of it. 17. Eleanor Brown and Lawrence Posey leave Tom and Denny to carry on. 18. Nancy Moye leaves — jitterbugging! 19. Charles Whitford and Donald Whitehurst leave for h. C. T. C. as usual. 20. Helen Piver and Mattie Barber bequeath their front seats in English to Julian White and Mac Batchelor. 21. To whomever it concerns, Jimmy Corey leaves his camera and collection of pictures of Delia Perry while she leaves her ability to primp in class to Christine Jordan and Jean Tripp. 22. Thelma Howard and Mary Ann Harris leave wondering if the Glee Club can survive without them. 23. Jean Hilton leaves Julian to be fought over by the rest of the girls in G. H. S. 24. Dell Flye leaves her rapid line of chatter to Cooper and Ella Frances Viola. 25. Mary Lucy Barnhill and Lindy Corey leave their posi- tions at Belk ' s and Carolina Dairy respectively, to next year ' s D. 0. Class. 26. To Joe Bowen and Roy Batchelor, Thurman Dail and Fenner Allen leave their studiousness. 27. Dot Etheridge and Joy Tyson leave their tininess to Peggy Reid. 28. Olivia Waters leaves her way w ith men to Lois Brandt, while Joe Trotnian inherits Casonova Rice ' s way with the gals . 29. Grace Ward and Frances Register leave In hysterics. 30. Lillian Wooten and Ralph Parkerson leave their positions on Green Lights to next year ' s .journalists. 31. Denis Fleming knocks down only fourteen people as he leaves. 32. Kathryn Youngblood leaves her slim figga to Florence Tucker. 33. Helen Ruth Adams and Betty Lou Saieed leave their dark hair to Jimmy Futrell and Cotton Jordan. 34. The two Frances ' , Tucker and Hobgood. leave their basketball ability to Dot Sugg and Barbara Gardner. 35. Kay Van Nortwick leaves her sun tan to Ann Beatty. 36. Gladys Tyndall bequeaths to whomever it may concern, her presidency of the Beta Club. 37. Ray Nichols leaves his wavy hair to Bobby C. while Spooky Morgan leaves his dark eyes to Jimmy Sutton in hope they won ' t be wasted on college girls! 38. Vivian Allen and Robbie Dean Dixon leave to join their out of town flames. 39. Mary Ruth Carter leaves her ready smile to Rosmond knowing that she will make good use of it. 40. Carl Reid and Ray Peters present their bashfulness to Jack Minges and James Crawford. 40. Dot Rawls and Edith Nisbet leave clutching their diplomas. 42. Hubert Brown leaves his pink cheeks and curly hair to Lewis Lawrence. 43. Sarah Jean Ellis and Nancy Taylor leave their friendship to Billy and Bud. 44. The Annual Staff leaves a bromide to next year ' s staff. 45. To the remaining student body we leave, in order that they can carry on in our places. The Class of 1945 has many other valuable possessions, in- cluding some wonderful characteristics, which we will be glad to dispose of to any one who will apply for them. Prevaricator Due to Mrs. Herring ' s experience selling pencils and paper in HER Library, she has been accepted for the job of selling chew- ing gum at the famous E. C. T. C. Stadium during the forth-com- ing baseball season. She will have as her assistant — Maude Bowen. At a recent chapel program, Mr. Dowd presented awards to Fenner Allen. Donald Whitehurst, Ralph Parkerson, Joyce Briley, nid Dot Etheridge for not being tardy or absent during their sen- ior year. As seniors are no longer required to bring books to school, a section of lockers on second floor has been removed and mirrors installed. The remaining lockers have been equipped with lights to that students will no longer have to strain eyes looking for their possessions. At the urgent request of the parents, the hall behind the of- fice has been converted into a temporary smoking lounge until Miss Strawn ' s plans for a Juvenile Deliquents Advancement Club are completed. Headquarters will be in the new amusement build- ing located where the Firestone Building was. The features of this new club will be a well-equipped bar and daily lessons in all types of gambling. Miss Strawn says that free cigarettes will be iivailable at all times and that special love seats will be installed tor those putting in an application. Mr. Rose has granted permission to Lillian Wooten, Sarah Jean Ellis, Nancy Taylor, Kathryn Youngblood. Eleanor Brown, Charles Rice, Molt Massey. Bobby Clark, Julian White, and Jimmy Futrell to skip school at any time without an excuse from the of- fice. (They already do it anyway.) The office has announced that the salary of any teacher giv- ing a 5 to any pupil, who has showed any effort and attended class once a week, will be withheld until this grade is altered. Miss Lewis proudly proclaims that her fourth period 12th grade English class took 1st place in the National Spelling Con- test with Curly Perkins being the leading speller. Since the office secretary has her hands full selling cold drinks in the library, a full time worker has been hired to run the inter-class P. A. system so that students may continue listening to their favorite records while attending class. For more convenience llrs. Herring has attached bottle openers to the end of each table and coat racks on the backs of each chair. She has also granted permission to all girls to wear their kerchiefs in her morning- periods. However, she feels that by afternoon their hair should hit curly enough to be combed out. It is no longer necessary for students to run to the cafeteria because there is an unlimited supply of food. This is due to the fact that Thurman Dail is the new manager and chief bottle washer. Under the leadership of Helen Piver, a club of Radiator- leaners has been formed. The purpose of this club is to promote traffic jams, thus enabling students to be late to their classes. Mr. Dowd has requested that, no boys wear bow ties to school as he wishes to reserve this honor for himself. And now here is the latest consolation to you lucky (?) ones who will still be at G. H. S. next year — In step with the true spirit of progressiveness all the classes next year will have practice teachers. This measure is being taken in order that the G. H. S. teachers will be free to while away an hour or so in Bissettes ' . Maybe this will also cause more high scliool boys to date the col- lege girls, which has long been the goal of the G. H. S. faculty and students.