Grifton High School - Griftonian Yearbook (Grifton, NC)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY It is true that ’’Time Marches On’’ but it does- n’t seem so long since the year of 1938 v-hen we the Senior Class of Forty- Three, entered high school. We were told that our high school days would be the happiest days of our lives and we started out to make them so. Indeed our career through school has been marked with many accomplishments and achievements, many defeats and many failures; through it all we gained the stamina to further success. Let us go back to September, 1938, and get a view of how these dignified Seniors looked and acted during their freshman year. We were very frightened, because we v ere not used to high school. It took us quite a while to get used to the ringing of bells, the changing of classes, and always being called ’’Freshies” . During the freshiran year, we soon learn- ed that the path through high school was not to be- strewn wdth roses. Then came our sophomore year. We thought that our freshman year was hard; during our sophomore year we found out there was a steeper hill to climb. We gave a game tournament and won a soft ball trophy that year.

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z: Then came the junior year, and our class roll had decreased in number. The Seniors found all of our faults and weaknesses, and called us love-sick Juniors . Ther$ were two important events that we will never forget. One of these events was the play, Aunt Samathy Rules the Roost . The characters were as follov s: Eugenia Smith as Aunt Samathy; S tella Smith as Sophie Simpkins; Wallace Fleming as Frank Fairfield; Bruton Harris as Blair Boswell; Bobby I ' l wborn as Billy Baskens; Mildred V hitehurst as Polly. The other highlight of that year was the Junior-Senior Banquet. The theme was patriotic in red, white and blue. In order to make money fo ' r ouS’ Junior-Senior Banquet we gave chicken stews and a play. Our senior year has been filled with hard work, hard play, and a big responsibility. We chose as ouri class officers: Bobby Mewborn, president; Stella Smith, vice-president; Eugenia Smith, secretary and treasurer. We ¥ on a half holiday for the winning of the scrap metal drive. To help keep forever in our hearts the true spirit of love for Grifton High School, we have introduced this yearbook. The Grif- tonian . which will remain a pleasant reminder of our high school days in the years to come. On March 17, 1943, we were given a luncheon by the Juniors. That is when v e surely realized that all good things must end. We have enjoyed our four years in high school 111 very much and v e regret that they are over. Historian