Griffith High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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J. T. Kye bequeaths his artistic capacities to Mary Lee Beale. Ted Sink and Kenneth McKeown bequeath the pool room on the Lexington Road to Emory Fishel. Calvin Vestal bequeaths Graver’s Service Station to David Bolling. Jean Hayes wills her fondness of commercial courses to her little sister,” Barbara. Betty Hill would like to have given the title of Piedmont Bowl Queen” to Barbara Myers. We regret, however, that Betty didn ' t win. Instead she gives Barbara the title of Griffith Queen.” Barbara Holcombe leaves her intellect to Nancy Spaugh. Mary Hudson wills her quiet manner to the freshmen boys. We know this will make Mrs. Livengood happy. Mayme Jones wills her nice ways to Betty Brewer. Johnsie Landreth, Barbara Beale, and Jo Thomas will their accuracy on the basketball court to the girls team of 1951-’52. Jackie Coggins wills her nights at home to anyone who is willing to change with her. Edwina Martin wills her job as basketball manager to Carol Cole. Nancy Smith wills some of her height to Wilma Everhart. Jimmy Adams wills advice to anyone on How To Get Along With Your Wife.” Inez Williams wills her streamlined figure to Sharon Allen. Peggy Wiles bequeaths the chief cheerleader position to Caroline Mock. Joe Donaldson wills his false teeth to Dillard Golding. Tommy Miller leaves his football uniform to Reid Snyder. Sylvia Pope wills her entire collection of jokes to Mr. Gordon. Bill Whitt wills his good personality to Jimmy Swaim. Elaine Messick wills her seat in Mr. Chilton’s English class to anyone who will have it, Betty,Jo Everhart wills her cute looks to Mae Long. Katie Granger wills her brain to Jane Snyder. Donna Hanes wills her quietness in school to Joan Crouch. Anne Long wills her A-Model to Bobby Myers to use for all his speed demon driving. Jackie Scott and Nancy Carson will their jobs in Mr. Gibbs’ office to Willie Ragsdale. Brantley Hartman wills his memories of the ninth grade math class to the freshman boys. Jack Cranford would like to give a few pounds to Mr. Gordon. I, Edward Swaim, leave to Red” Pope the thankless task of drawing up the will for the class of ’52. In witness whereof, we, the Class of nineteen hundred and fifty one, approve these bequests and do this day in May, set our seal and hands to this official document J. EDWARD SWAIM, JR, Lawyer. 25

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of 1951, of Griffith High School, County of Forsyth, State of North Carolina, Who have come to the realization that our high school da ys are diminishing rapidly, being of sound mind, do hereby make and definitely declare this to be our last will and testament. ARTICLE I To our Principal, we wish to give our heartiest thanks for his untiring efforts to help us during our last two years of high school. ARTICLE II To the Faculty, we express our deepest ap¬ preciation for their sympathetic interest and un¬ derstanding which have helped make our graduation possible. ARTICLE III 9 parents, our sincere admiration and affection are willed at all times for their kindness and encouragement. ARTICLE IV To Mrs. Livengood and Mr. Chilton, we extend our gratitude and admiration for the guidance and patience they have shown us throughout the year. ARTICLE V The Seniors establish these following personal bequests; Wilma Manning bequeaths her position as editor of the annual to Fay Knouse. Max Miller bequeaths his popularity to Henry White. George Venable bequeaths his chickens to Ezra Layell. BiU coulter bequeaths his ability to stay out of class to Jimmy Eddinger. Wally Lambeth bequeaths his he man beard” to G. B. Myers. Leo Manning bequeaths his Plymouth to Charles Craver. June Hedpcock, Nancy Johrison, Melva Adams, and Joan Kinney bequeath their ability to get their men to all the girls of the Junior Class. Cletus Snyder bequeaths his tenor voice to Bill Donaldson. Mary Hlen Manning bequeaths her superlative position of most likely to succeed” to Jimmy Welborn. , John Cash bequeaths his friendly ways to Florence Snyder. Floyd Clinard bequeaths his Holstein Farm to B. H. Bowles. Ray Cress bequeaths his good looks to Aldine Wilkins. Kenneth Hedgecock bequeaths his personality to Roy Beckerdite. Kermit Karriker bequeaths his curb-hopping job at Leroy’s to Jimmy Tesh. 24

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CLASS H! STORY MOTTO: Success—like roses—has thorns. On the day after graduation, I decided to take a walk through the woods. After wandering a while, I sat down on a large rock k daydream. Looking all around I saw perfect specimens of nature: a crystal clear branch, the moss, the curling ferns, and then a beautiful wild rose which had faded to the whitest of whites. As I gazed at the rose my thoughts wandered back to our class of ’51 which had just graduated after four glorious years of high school—’47 to ’51- 1947—our first year in high school— yes, we were Freshmen. This was a year we shall never forget. We were beginning to grow up. We had hayrides and weiner roasts. We learned the ways of high school Our sponsors were Mrs. Godwin and Mr. Snapp. We wound up this year with a trip to Guilford Battleground. 1948— and we were Sophomores. We had come a long way. This year we enjoyed hayrides and weiner roasts. Our Christmas party was held at the home of June Eller Hedgecock. Another party was held in the spring at the Y. W. C. A. Our sponsors were Mrs. Salmon and Mr. Nelson. To climax this year we took a trip to Guilford Battleground- 1949— our Junior year—we had realized one of the outstanding milestones of high school. The Christmas party was held at the home of Peggy Wiles. Officers were: Bill Whitt, President; Edward Swaim, Vice President; Mayme Jones, Secretary; and Mary Ellen Manning, Treasurer. The annual Junior-Senior Banquet was held April 27, at the Y. W. C. A. No one will ever forget Griffith’s great grin rejuvinator.” The Senior- Junior return was a fancy skating party and weiner roast at Reynolds Park. We received our rings in May and for days we went around holding our hands. At commencement we made a rose arch with the thought in mind that the rising Juniors would be doing the same for us in ’51. The last day of school we packed a lunch and rode to Reynolds Park for a day of picknicking and swimming. 1950— Seniors—the year and position we had waited for since entering the first grade. The first important event was the election of officers: Edward Swaim, Presi¬ dent; Bill Whitt, Vice President; Jackie Scott, Secretary; Mary Ellen Manning, Treasurer. Our Christmas party was held in the dining room at the Peacock. Our annual, the BLUE AND GOLD, went to the printers in Charlotte, February 15. The Senior play entitled There Go the Grooms” was given successfully. The Junior-Senior Banquet was held on the Balinese Roof at the Robert E. Lee Hotel, April 20. This year at Griffith we had a new building containing a modern lunch room. In the spring oiu class took a long awaited trip to Chapel Hill for Senior Day and the football game. Then came graduation, diplomas, and the Juniors with our beautiful rose arches—just as we had visioned it. With a start I called my mind back from its historical wanderings—realizing, as I did so, that our happy carefree high school days had ended. For comfort I glanced again towards the pure white rose—its petals had dropped to the ground. WILMA MANNING Historian. 26