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

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Wilburn Pope made all-county team. Bobby Welborn received honorable mention on this team. Our sponsors this year were Mrs. Northrop and Mr. Gordon. After school closed, the junior class went on a chartered bus to Hanging Rock for a day of fun. Mrs. Northrop, Miss Hunter, and Mr. Gordon were with us to add the faculty touch.” As the full moon came up in all its glory, our class progressed toward its last mark in high school. Yes, we were happy because we were seniors and yet a little depressed. Time passes so fast that all too soon this short year would be gone. Those who have been seniors understand what we mean, and the ones following us will understand. The French Club started the social whirl this year with a hamburger fry at Barbara Myers. In October, the monogram club ended its initiation with a dance in the gym. Our football team was headed this year by Bobby Mahaffey as captain. The season was officially closed with a banquet in the cafeteria in honor of the football players, their parents, and the cheerleading squad. Fay Knouse, Julia George and G. B. Myers were county winners of the first round of Freedom Forum. In December, the seniors, faculty, and grade mothers enjoyed a dinner and dance in the cafeteria. This was followed by the Christmas Pageant given by the seniors. The monogram club celebrated Christmas with a hamburger fry at Betty Parks’ home. The French Club had a chicken stew at G. B. Myers’s home. Among the outstanding events of the year at Griffith were the chapel programs under the direction of the student council with G. B. Myers as president. An original program was given by the annual club to launch its sales campaign. Ruby Shaw, Jane Snyder, Nancy Moore and Connie Smith spent much time making replicas of each preceding annual on dancing boxes for this event. Grif¬ fith had a chance to show off its good looks when Miss Griffith High of 1952” was chosen. Barbara Myers received top honors with Fay Knouse coming in a close second. The D. E. Con¬ vention was held in Leaksville; Emma Williams and Mae Long shared in state honors. The New Year was celebrated in Caroline Mock’s home and in many others. Our officers this year included Bobby Welborn, president; Wilburn Pope, vice-president; Caroline Mock, secretary; and Fay Knouse, treasurer. One of the forward steps for recreation this year was our canteen in the gym at lunch sponsored by the Key Club and Student Council. Many clubs were under the direction of fellow seniors. One could see Aldine Snyder, president of the commercial club; Barbara Myers, president of the monogram club and captain of the girls’ basketball team; Betty Parks, president of Y-Teen; Fay Knouse, editor of the annual and chief cheerleader; Julia George, Clarion editor; Red” Pope, president of Key Club and captain of the boys’ basketball team; and Emma Williams, president of the D. E. Club. Aldine Snyder and Mary White did an excellent job working in the office while Joann Gentry and Louise Shouse were always ready to help in the library. Mary Lee Beale and Nancy Moore willingly g ave a hand in the art field.” Our cheerleaders were: Fay Knouse, Caroline Mock, Fay Thomas, Mary Lee Beale, Flora Mahaffey, Marie Speaks, Barbara Mock, Wilma Everhart, and Jane Mahaffey. Bobby Welborn was first player-of-the-week this year and had also received the same honors last year. The monogram club enjoyed another dance in the gym. ' The library was the scene of a lively valentine party. The boys’ basketball team traveled to Boone for three games. The grade mothers added another star to their crown when they entertained the seniors in the gym. The Key Club enjoyed a banquet in the cafeteria. The senior play, Tom Sawyer,” was given successfully. As a result of winning the scrap drive, we took another trip to Virginia. ' The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held on the Balinese Roof of the Robert E. Lee Hotel in early May. We, in return, entertained the juniors at a party. Our class took a trip to Chapel Hill for the football game on high school day. As I reviewed each of our high school years, it seemed as if it had been a single day. We were no longer students of Griffith High School, but rather individuals of the universe. Now we were ready to accept the challenge of our motto: AIM HIGH.” WILMA EVERHART, Historian. 23

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CLASS HISTORY As the rays of the bright sun come up over the universe, so did we as freshmen come into Griffith High School on our road to success. A group of high-spirited youngsters we were, but soon we became adjusted to the new life in which we found ourselves. We felt that we were an essential part of high school when Fay Knouse became Fall Carnival Queen of ' 48. The freshmen girls’ chorus took part in many school aaivities including participation in ' The Night of Opera” at Reynold’s Auditorium as part of the centennial celebration. In the early summer Mr. Shugart’s home room had a swimming party at Crystal Lake and a weiner roast at Reynold’s Park afterwards. ' This was enjoyed by everyone so much that we decided to take another such trip when school closed. We went to Hanging Rock on the activity bus to end up that year of fun. Our shining leaders” this year were Mrs. Benton, Miss Hunter and Mr. Shugart. As the sun’s brightness extended over the earth, so the sophomore’s knowledge of high school increased. To begin our social life, we roasted weiners at Reynold’s Park and afterwards danced in one of the pavilions. This year our class again was royally represented when Bobby Myers was Fall Carnival King of ’49- Caroline Mock was installed as secretary of student council. The Christmas spirit was greatly aroused with a party given by the grade mothers at the scout hut. The Key Club gave a minstrel in February and attended a convention at the Robert E. Lee Hotel. Some of the girls were at the banquet as dates for out-of-town boys. Seeing us through this year as sponsors were Miss Hunter and Mr. Nelson. As the sunset glowed, our junior year began. Now we were upperclassmen—so many class meetings, so much planning to do! No one will ever forget measuring for our class rings and then actually receiving them. Officers this year included Bobby Welborn, president; Wilburn Pope, vice-president; Marquita Myers, secretary; and Fay Knouse, treasurer. Pajama parties were now in full swing; one of the many to be remembered ones was at Nancy Moore’s. A dance was held at the scout hut in April in order to teach the boys a few steps in dipping.” April 27th is the day that will stand out in everyone’s mind because of the junior-senior banquet. Each class¬ mate will remember that day— planning and carrying out each minor detail, decorating the Y. W. C. A., and the girls with their pincurls and dungarees.’” That night each junior, senior, and faculty member endeavored to look his best. We danced to the music of Jimmy Meyer’s Orchestra. Later the juniors pledged their whole-hearted support to the paper drive. Their reward was a delightful trip to Virginia. Montez Swaim, Evalina McCuiston, and Joann Smith liked the state so well that they almost decided to stay. Jimmy Tesh and G. B. Myers attended the Key Club Convention this year in Charleston, S. C. On May 3rd, the seniors gave the juniors a return party at Miller Park. Here we enjoyed a weiner roast and square dance. Everyone will remember the game of yes and no.” The spirit of partying” was increased when Emma Williams and Mae Long entertained the junior and seniors with an ice-cream party at Emma’s. In May, the French Club enjoyed a picnic supper at Reynold’s Park. Following in their footsteps a week later the shorthand class had a swimming party and weiner roast at the park. On May 31, the juniors raised high their rose arches for the seniors with the hope that the rising junior class would do the same for them in ’52. The junior marshalls included Bobby Myers, chief; Caroline Mock, Barbara Mock, Emma Williams, Wilburn Pope, Bobby Mahaffey, and Bobby Welborn. This year the Griffith girl’s basketball team was county-champion. Members of our class on the squad were Julia George and Barbara Myers. Bobby Welborn and Wilburn Pope were captains of the boy’s basketball team. 22

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We the class of ’52 Are leaving, other work to do. Here we make our very last will, But memories of Griffith will linger stilL ARTICLE I To Mr. Kuykendall who helped us all Through trying moments on him we did call. We leave to him apprecia¬ tion and thanks For looking over our crazy pranks. Mr. Chilton has guided us through Many a trying day and blue. Our thanks in one verse we could never express For filling our senior year with so much happiness. ARTICLE II For our sponsors, Mrs. Livengood and Mrs. Swift, We haven’t the money to buy a big gift. A word of gratimde we now give you. For patience, encouragement and understanding, too. ARTICLE III To the rising senior class We leave a bottle of laughing gas. To take when studying Chaucer and Macbeth, ' Cause that darned stuff will lead to death. Our ability to run and snatch the food first. We leave to the next seniors, who could do worse. Our chapel position we leave behind, And any other privileges you might find. ARTICLE IV At the head of the council G. B. did well. For this job he thinks Don Snyder would be swell. Bob Welborn is president of the ’52 class To William Davis this position he does pass. As class treasurer. Fay collected our dues For this position Barbara Hayes she does choose. Julia George turns her editorship in To the rising seniors, May the best man win.” Red” Pope wills his place as basketball star To Dillard Golding who, we know, will go far. Jimmy Welborn wills his corny wit To Jimmy Eddinger to do what he can with it. Barbara Myers wills her title of beauty queen To Nancy Gilbert, a beauty to be seen. Mary Lee Beale would like to will To Hermon Fort her artistic skill. Nancy Moore wills her way with a song To a worthy person, Carmell Long.” Bobby Mahaffey wills his star football roles To a rising senior, Don Boles.” Betty Parks wills her position as wife To Colleen Lakey for the rest of her life. Joe Bill Davis would like to give brains to all of us. Since it’s true he has just a Touch of Genius.” Don Hunter wills his ability to charm us all To a handsome young lad, Hassell Hall.” Caroline Mock wills her beauty and poise To each of the rising senior boys. Wilma Everhart wills her ability to get around To Robinell Reavis, who’s quite a gal about town. Emma Williams, who is friendly as can be. Wills to Colleen Rierson her wonderful personality. Barbara Mock, Marie, and Joann will their talent to sing To anyone who wants to give it a fling. Ruby Casey’s skill for making friends Out to Shirley Thomas she sends. Aldine Wilkins’ basketball skill is hard to beat To Jerry Cole he wills this feat. Henry White wills his basketball role To Frank Orrell, who can make the goal. 24