Hendersonville High School - Laureate Yearbook (Hendersonville, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1956 volume:

ftesvdert-on Co. Public Library . J Never to be forgotten are our days as students at Hen¬ dersonville High School. We recall our first day as fresh¬ men. We had become full-fledged high school students, but we knew that a long road lay ahead. As each of us approaches the end of that road we will know that these four years were truly the best years of our lives. Foreword In your hands you hold a year at Hendersonville High School. This LAUREATE portrays life as it was experienced at our school in 1955-56. Each time you open this hook we hope you relive this year. Hear the building come alive with the chatter of the students and see their bright faces as they greet their friends. Feel the loyalty of the fans for the Bearcats and revel in the many honors H. H. S. has received this year. Let us take you by the hand and lead you on a memory tour of the past year at Hendersonville High School. Page Four TABLE OF CONTENTS: ADMINISTRATION . FACULTY . CLASSES . CURRICULUM . ACTIVITIES . ATHLETICS ...... .. nefluc bvk ' i . page 6 . page 8 . page 11 . page 47 . page 53 .| ...... page 71 Library Dedication Four years ago we entered Hendersonville High School together. During this short time we have come to know Coach Bob Tate as more than a coach; we know him as a man who is admired and respected by both the faculty and the student body. It has taken more than good luck to pilot the Bearcats to their ultimate success— 1955; it has taken a coach who possesses not only a knowledge of football and the abil¬ ity to impart it but also a sincere understanding of the men who play; it has taken Coach Tate. In recognition of the honor that he has brought to Hendersonville High School, to his teams, and to himself, the 1956 LAUREATE staff proudly and sincerely dedi¬ cates this the ninth edition to COACH BOB TATE. Page Five Administration STAMEY F. BROOKS Principal HUGH D. RANDALL Superintendent Officials ' ' _si3 w- City School Board City School Board chairman, Bruce Drysdale (seated), board members Roy Johnson, James Sloan, Cal Kuykendall, and William Shepherd, and City School Superintendent Hugh D. Randall (standing) study plans for the proposed elementary school. MRS. RUBY BROOKSHIRE secretary to Take a letter, please MR. RANDALL MRS. PAT FISHER secretary to MR. BROOKS -Hr ' ' 1 4ht% MRS. MARY LOUISE FAIN English 10, French Freshman Counselor MRS. ELIZABETH H. PRICE MRS. CECIL KESSLER Latin, Psychology Librarian Sophomore Counselor Junior Counselor MISS BARBARA PITTILLO Social Sciences Junior Counselor MRS. CHICORA WESTMORELAND English 12 Senior Counselor MISS KATHLEEN D. CLEAVELAND Business Education MRS. LUCILLE ALLEN English 9, Dramatics BOB TATE Business, Coach MISS EDITH ReMINE Mathematics MRS. CHRISTINE CROFT English 11, Civics HAROLD CLINE Biology, Coach MRS. REBECCA YGLESIAS Spanish, English 10 MISS GERALDINE HENSLEY Civics, Girl ' s Phys. Ed. Page Nine EARL MARTIN Band, Chorus HARRY SWOFFORD Mathematics MISS CHARLOTTE TURNER Home Economics Col. E. A. GANS Science RALPH WIGGINS T. C. HARVEY MRS. MARIE SHIPP Agriculture Industrial Arts Bible Senior Class Presidenf-RAYMOND SMITH Secre ory-MARY BELL JOHNSON Vice president-T. D. HUNTER Treasurer-ANNE ALEXANDER What senior will ever forget his feeling when, with the first bars of “Hail to the Red and White,” the student body rose, and in marched the Class of 1956? For us as H. H. S. students, this has been a year of “lasts,” some sad,, some not—the last football game, the last senior play, and soon the last assembly, the last final, the last senior English test, the last report card. We can never forget our years at Hendersonville High. Even though we shall become its graduates May 30, it will remain a part of us because of our memories of the work we’ve done . . . the fun we’ve had . . . the trophies we’ve won . . . the honors we’ve earned . . . With our graduation only days away, we are proud of our accomplishments. We have learned to subordinate our personal differences for the good of the group . . . We stand together now as a class—united by our loyalty to our school and our attempts to uphold its ideals—a class that will be remembered, we hope, with pride as the CLASS OF ’56. Twelve EVELYN ANNETTE ALEXANDER A reversible Jack Horner with not only thumbs in a pie, but also eight fingers in lots of activities. Homecoming Queen Candidate 1; F.H.A. 2; Class Treasurer 4- RED AND WHITE 3,4. FRANCES LORRAINE BARNETTE She joined us guietly, a welcome addition to our class—like a gentle breeze, light and free, seldom heard. Tubman Junior High School. Civics Club 1; North Augusta High School. Glee Club 2; Library Club 2; H.H.S. Library Club 3,4; Honor Society 4. JOYCE MARIE BARNWELL A laugh full of sunshine—yet all is not calm—sprinkled here and there are little touches of whimsey—a natural immunity to hurry and worry of all forms. Service Club 1; Library Club 2; Bible Club 3; Latin Club 3. FRANCES MARIE BARTON Pert and pixie—a strong personality—destined to lead—either completely decided—or completely confused. F.H.A. 2,3,4; Latin Club 2; RED AND WHITE 2,3,4; Commence¬ ment Marshal 3 ' Co-Editor, RED AND WHITE 4; Library Club 4; Honor Society 4; Best Looking Senior Girl 4. Seniors FLORIDE JEANETTE BLAIR The charm of wide-eyed innocence—not at all minding that she didn ' t catch on to the jokes—loves life for herself and adds greatly to life for others. RED AND WHITE 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2; F.H.A. 3,4; Co-Editor, RED AND WHITE 4; Student Council 3; Commencement Marshal 3; Honor Society 4; Senior Girl Most Likely to Succeed 4. LOIS JEAN BLYTHE Why worry? It will happen anyway, —where there is mis¬ chief she is behind it—she thinks and thinks—once in a while. Outside Chorus 1, Service Club 1; French Club 3; Library Club 3; Bible Club 3,4; Chorus 4. JAMES FRANKLIN BRINKLEY Agile and fragile—a staunch loyalty, a love of sports, in which he is successful—ability to get along with everyone. Black Mountain High. Football 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Student Council 1; H.H.S. Football 2,3,4; Soccer 2; Basketball 2,4; Baseball 2,4; Co-Captain Football 4; Friendliest Senior Boy 4. BARBARA JANE BROWN A low-country girl who likes the beach—I love work—I could sit all day and look at it—a clear fire, a clean hearth, and rigour of the game. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Softball 2; F.H.A. 2; Spanish Club 3. MARY ANN BROWN Leaves the impression of loyalty—shows perseverance—with light blue eyes she looks around her for things to be done, and does them conscientiously. Student Council 2; Latin Club 2; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; RED AND WHITE 2,3,4; French Club 3,4; Commencement Marshal 3; National Honor Society 3,4; LAUREATE 4; Most In¬ tellectual Girl in Senior Class 4. HARLEY FURMAN CANTRELL A smile for everyone, two for every girl—head the right way; then step on the gas—strong, silent type. Football 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Key Club 4; Student Council 4; Spanish Club 3; Senior Boy Most Likely to Succeed 4. CHARLES HERMAN CANTRELL Never meets a stranger—known for his pleasant smile and easy manner—not to know him is a disadvantage to anyone— all-round wonderful guy. Student Council 1; RED AND WHITE 3,4; LAUREATE 4; F.F.A. 4; Football 4; Key Club 3,4. SARAH MAE CANTRELL With gentleness—with sincere love for everyone—she smiles her way into your heart—amiable ways and natural friendliness make her at home wherever she goes. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Bible Club 1,3; President, Bible Club 4; Latin Club 3; Point Board 3; Library Club 4. Seniors JERRY NEAL CHARLES Known for his tall tales—loves to race anything on four wheels —a good disposition is the greatest of all possessions. Football 1; Soccer 2; Senior Boy With Best Personality 4. RUTHMARIE COMBS A kittenish face—a slight tilt of the head before she speaks— mischievous imp with twinkling eyes, searching for fun. Glee Club 1; Latin Club 2; Library Club 3,4; F.H.A. 4; Bible Club 4. GLORIA MABLE CRISP Everyone has a hobby—hers is sports—silence is the one great art of conversation—quiet, but not hard to talk to. Softball 2; Basketball 3,4. WILLIAM VIRGIL DAVIS Just call me Ham —generous supply of freckles and boyish smiles—likes people—vice-versa—alien to studying, but gets good grades. Baseball 2,3,4; Football 4; Basketball 4; D O. Club 3. CORA SUE DAVIS A girl with grown-up ambitions—she will achieve what she wants through her quiet, calm, poised nature. Service Club 1; Bible Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4. JOHN WESLEY DeBLAKER, JR. Always laughing and having a good time—fancy free—pleasing personality, congenial, considerate of others. Soccer 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Club 3. DONALD BLAIR DILLS Music is the world ' s sweetest joy, the greatest good that mortals know —I ' m not bashful; I just give others a chance—he speaks little, does mu ch. Latin Club 1,2; Baseball 1,2,4; Football 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Camera Club 4; Bible Club 4. JOAN ADALINE ELLISON She came to us quietly and unobtrusively three years ago— we will remember her sparkling eyes, her poised and gracious manner which has endeared her to everyone. Grainger High School, Kinston, N. C. Girls Glee Club 1,2; Dramatics Club 1,2; Science Club 1,2; Ki-Hi Staff 2; Allied Youth 2; H.H.S. French Club 3; Library Club 4; Bible Club 4. Seniors ROCHELLE LYNNE FEIN A senior beauty—tall, thin, modelish good looks—quicksilver changes from dignity to deviltry are her specialties—poised, charming, never a hair out of place. Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Cheerleader 1; H.H.S. LAUREATE 4; Fire Committee 3,4; Library Club 4; Chorus 2; Class Secretary 3; Spanish Club 2; F.H.A. 3,4; Best Dressed Senior Girl 4. MARY ALICE FETNER We know when she is happy by her u nchecked enthusiasm— lack of restraint coupled with an understanding heart has en¬ deared her to us. Band 1,2,3,4; Bible Club 1,2; Librarian 3,4; Spanish Club 4; F.H.A. 4. GLORIA JANE FLOYD She reminds us of champagne, always bubbling over—big blue eyes and a charming smile—a list of charms quite complete— we know it ' s Gloria. Chorus 1,2; Store Assistant 2; French Club 3,4; Bible Club 4. MARTHA WEDDINGTON GAILLARD The tireless worker of dawn, noon, and night—silent, depend¬ able, efficient—accomplishing all in the neat manner character¬ istic of her. Bible Club 1,2,3,4; RED AND WHITE 3; Office Assistant 3,4; Spanish Club 3; Business Manager, LAUREATE 4; Circulation Manager, RED AND WHITE 4. SUSAN PATRICIA GRAY A door opens and Patsy ambles into the room—tossing a strand of hair back from her face, she smiles with the same slow smile which meets every crisis. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Bible Club 3,4; Library Club 3,4; LAUREATE 4. LAURA JANE HAMMOND A smiling face, a soft Southern drawl—her genial nature, her goodness and kindness glowing brightly illuminate the way to success. Band 1,2,3,4; Bible Club 3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Latin Club 3. MARY ELLEN HAMMOND Joined us in the midst of Julius Caesar , a welcome addition to our class—life is full of bumps, and a sense of humor is a good shock absorber. Greenville (N.C.) High School; Spanish Club 1; F.H.A. 1; Dra¬ matics Club 1. Pensacola (Fla.) High School; Spanish Club 2; Dramatics Club 2; H.H.S.; Dramatics Club 2; Basketball 1. ANNE LANCASTER HARDIN Her hearty laugh and clipped hair cut have remained unal¬ tered—sometimes she studies very hard and speaks seriously, but most of the time she is carefree. Library Club 1,3,4; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 3; Span¬ ish Club 4; Service Club 1. Seniors WILLIAM LACY HARPER Anything but quiet—never against a good time—easy going, but anything for excitment—don ' t take life too seriously—you ' ll never get out of it alive. Soccer 1; Band 1,2,3. MARTHA ROSE HART Life for her is intense—she is either completely happy or ut¬ terly dejected; we find the smile even merrier for there is a sparkle on her finger to match the twinkle in her eyes. Basketball 1; Track Team 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 3; National Honor Society 4; Bible Club 1; Office Assistant 4. DONALD MAYO HEILIG Nice looking—likes interesting people—blondes, brunettes, red¬ heads—his determination and energy leave us marvelling while he dashes off to conquer new worlds and make new friends. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Key Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 4; Class President 1; Track 3,4; LAUREATE 4; Most Athletic Senior Boy. THOMAS WADDELL HILL President of student body—neat appearance—ambitious—one of the big wheels that makes the ruts us little wheels run in— forever a gentleman. Basketball 2,3; Key Club 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Vice president. Student Body 3; President, Student Body 4; Commencement Mar¬ shal 3; Most Intellectual Senior Boy in Senior Class. VIVIAN JOAN HILL A little figure—a blend of charm and sparkle-on closer view you will see a pretty face with an almost devilish smile. F.H.A. 1,2; Chorus 3,4; Spanish Club 4. SHARON JEAN HOYT Likes going places and having a good time—a winsome smile that neve ' meets an enemy—a smile warmed by its own sincerity. Glee Club 1; Latin Club 2; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Class Treasurer 3; Commencement Marshal 3; Student Body Treasurer 4; Bible Club 4; LAUREATE 4. THOMAS DUNLAP HUNTER III Does wonders for a football uniform—doesn ' t let studying in¬ terfere with his education—busy thinking new thoughts—finding something secretly amusing. T.D. is never too busy to be your pal. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class President 2; Class Vice president 1; Class Vice president 4; Key Club 3,4; Captain, Football Team 4; Most Popular Senior Boy 4. BARBARA LORETTA HYDER Pencil poised, thinking quietly of what she wishes to say next, hastily writes it down—whatever she does she remains essentially the same—good friend and companion. Latin Club 2; F.H.A. 3,4; RED AND WHITE 3,4; Office Assistant 3,4; Library Club 4; Secretary, Student Council 4; Honor Society Seniors JESSE RAYMOND IRVING His love for art is a dominant trait—with his paint brush he shows his willingness to try the new, the intriguing. Chess Club 3; LAUREATE 4; Bible Club 4. MARY BELL JOHNSON Her life is filled with the grins of her friends, mirroring her own sunny smile—and what a smile that is! Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 2; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Class Treasurer 2; Class Secretary 4; RED AND WHITE 3,4; Most Happy-Go-Lucky Senior Girl 4. REBECCA ELLEN JOHNSON A typical Southern Belle—unsuspecting and unassuming—with appealing child-like naivete—constantly in a whirlwind of ex¬ citement. Chorus 1,4; RED AND WHITE 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Latin Club 2; Assembly Pianist 2,3,4; Senior Girl with the Best Person¬ ality 4. CAROLYN PATRICIA JONES Here is Carolyn whose spontaneous and irresistible laughter immediately puts us in a gay mood—eyes twinkling and pert nose set off her almost mocking smile. Cheerleader 4; Library Club 3,4; Student Council 4; Dramatics Club 2,3; F.H.A. 3; Store Assistant 2; Latin Club 2;.Honor Society 4; Wittiest Senior Girl 4. DOROTHY JUNE JONES Sophisticated, serious yet humorous, her personality com¬ bines those elements we hold ideal—a fun loving gal with ener¬ gy plus. Plant High School, Florida; Art Club 1; Chorus 1; Drill Team 2; Y-Teens 2; H.H.S.; Bible Club 4. DOUGLAS RAY JONES Clothes that have that Esquire look—either finds a way or makes one—eyes that speak a million words without blinking an eye lash. Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Library Club 4; Vice presi¬ dent, Homeroom 1; Vice president. Homeroom 4; Best Dressed Senior Boy 4. MARY KATHLEEN JONES A roaring car screeches to a halt and out she jumps—in this petite figure lies boundless energy—which keeps her busy. Service Club 1; F.H.A. 2; Soft Ball 2; Basketball 3,4; Bible Club 4. JERRY THOMAS JUSTUS Sporty—wavy brown hair—vast repertoire of jokes, funny and otherwise—monkeys and crazy people have the most fun—inter¬ esting blue eyes. Band 1,2; Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Latin Club 3; Commencement Marsha! 3; Class President 3; Wittiest Senior Boy 4. Seniors ERNEST KARL KALTENBACH Not overly interested in some subjects—good worker but likes to have his fun too—as a friend he is unsurpassed. Band 1,2,3; Bible Club 4. ALLINE YVONNE LEDBETTER Unlimited versatility—with lightning speed she flashes across the basketball court leaving an impression of clean cut clearness. Student Council Representative 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; President, Homeroom 4; Most Athletic Senior Girl 4. HARRIETTE UPTON LENTZ Can be counted on to do her share and a little bit more—to be the life of the party, wherever she may be. F.H.A. 1,2,4; Library Club 3,4; Bible Club 4. WILLIAM DELEFAYETTE LINDSEY, JR. An outward reserve—slow but steady, never hurried and never worried—a truer friend will never be found. Basketball 1; Soccer 2; RED AND WHITE 3. RONALD JOSEPH MALONEY Found behind a drawing board—brushes and water colors sur¬ rounding him—to him every scene has elements of beauty to be captured on canvas. Dramatics Club 2,3,4; French Club 3; Latin Club 3; Class Vice president 3; RED AND WHITE 2,3,4; Major Dramatics Presenta¬ tion 3; Assistant Manager, Magazine Drive 4. ROBERT LEWIS MANEY A commendable band member—a smile for everyone—friends by the dozens—easy to know and get along with. Band 1,2,3,4; Band Council 3,4; All-State Band 3,4. JOE ANN MARCHION Very quiet but gets around—watch her drive by, waving a hand out of the car window—firmly believes that dog is man ' s best friend. Library Assistant 2; Latin Club 2; RED AND WHITE 2,3,4; Bible Club 3,4; F.H.A. 4. BRENDA LEE MAST Always smiling and sewing—a capacity for warm friendship, a true sincerity blend into the special charm that is Brenda ' s. Drexel High School. Band 2; Glee Club 2; F.H.A. 2; H.H.S. Dramatics Club 1; F.H.A. 3,4; Library Club 1,4; Spanish Club 4. Seniors FRANCES JANE MAXWELL Quiet and unruffled—took high school in her stride—proves the old red hair - hot temper ratio false indeed—a capable person and a cooperative one. Vice president. Homeroom 1; F.H.A. 1,3,4; Bible Club 2,3; Latin Club 3; RED AND WHITE 4. JEANNIE HAFNER McDONALD Thinks she is going to fail, but turns up with an A or B— watching activities with her head tilted in interest—leaves the idea of alertness. Class Vice president 2; F.H.A. 1,2; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Library Club 3,4; Student C ouncii 4; Honor Society 4; Spanish Club 4; LAUREATE 4; Manager, Magazine Drive 4; Best All-Around Senior Girl 4. FRANCES HILL McGRAW A lucky one in our class—already has her man—postponed her new career as housewife to return and finish with us. Bible Club 3,4; Office Assistant 3,4; Basketball 4. JULIA JANET McMURRAY Smiling always, with a never fading serenity of countenance —like the frosting on cake, this lends the needed spice to make her an outstanding friend. Service Club 1; F.H.A. 4. 110913 ALVA JOYCE MEHAFFEY A member of our engaged and lovely set—silence is broken by the clatter of a typewriter—Joyce is an incomparable per¬ sonality. Latin Club 2; Bible Club 3,4; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; RED AND WHITE 3,4; Office Assistant 4. MICHAEL FRANKLIN MORGAN Quiet appearance—a fake—gentle nature hidden behind a fighting exterior—life is for fun—work is for others—a greater pal you ' ll never find. Football 1,2,3; Co-Captain, Soccer 2; Dramatics Club 3,4; Major Drama Production 3,4; Track 2,3; Golf 2; Best-Looking Senior Boy 4. NORMA ANN MORGAN Fond of an argument—sews beautifully—friendliness is the keynote of a good personality. South (Knoxville, Tenn.) High School. F.H.A. 2; Library Club 2; Basketball 2; H.H.S. Chorus 1; Service Club 1; F.H.A. 3,4; Bible Club 4. JAMES THAD PACE Full of vim and vigor though it doesn ' t always show—out-of- doors type—hard worker—speaks, when spoken to—quiet of ap¬ pearance with motives little known. Thomas Jefferson (Va.) High School. Football 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; H.H.S. Soccer 2; Dramatics Club 3,4. Seniors MARY ELLEN PAGE A likeable personality and a friendly manner—future—to be a wife—to raise a football team—we quote Where there ' s a will, there ' s a way. Chorus 1; Service Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Basketball 3; RED AND WHITE 4; Bible Club 4. ROSE MARIE PASTORE A smile that cheers even on a rainy Monday—possessing a down-to-earth mind full of plans and practical ideas. Bergenfield (N. J.) High School. French Club 1; Glee Club 1,2; Majorette 1; Inman (S. C.) High School. THE PURPLE FLASH 2; Basketball 2; H.H.S. Chorus 3,4; LAUREATE 4; Dramatics Club 4; Bible Club 4; F.H.A. 4. RICHARD FOSTER PEARSON Always genuinely interested in what you have to say—loves to blush—his sense of humor has won him many friends in a very short time. Melrose (Mass.) High School. Track 1,2,3; Cross Country Run¬ ning 1,2; Tennis 2. JOE RICHARD POOLE Only once to any high school comes such an individual — talkative, happy, talkative, popular, talkative—rocking chair sports expert. Secretary-Treasurer, Class 1; Student Council 1,2; Cheerleader 2; Vice president, Homeroom 1; Most Happy-Go-Lucky Senior Boy 4. MARY HELEN POTEET So many talents crowded into one girl that they spill over and pour forth for everyone ' s enjoyment—a constant friendliness Service Club 1; F.H.A. 3,4; Bible Club 4; Chorus 2,4; Secre¬ tary, Homeroom 4; Dramatics Club 4. SUSAN ANN PRICE Shrieks of enthusiasm filled the halls—merry eyes crinkled and a little giggle escaped in spite of all that could be done to re¬ press it—unaffected and candid. Service Club 1; Bible Club 2,4; Band 3; Outside Chorus 2- F.H.A. 4. JENNIE BETH PROCTOR Possessing a quiet, easy manner—tendencies to boyish mischief -resembling a Christmas angel-shining blonde hair-qlowina eyes. Service Club 1; F.H.A. 2,4; Bible Club 2,3,4. MANNING WILLIAM PUETTE A friendly sort of fellow—a real joker—if silence is golden. I ' ll be poor all my life—it ' s silly to think—let ' s talk—the best is yet to come. Service Club 1; Soccer 2; Spanish Club 3; Key Club 3,4; LAUREATE 4; Library Club 4. Seniors JOAN BARNWELL REID She remained the same, even though she changed her name— hers is a serenity that is contagious—few possess such calmness —an enviable trait. Bible Club 3,4; Service Club 2; F.H.A. 4. ADDIE MARIE RHODES A serene outward appearance of unhurried leisure—a soft voice—a soft smile—inward conscientiousness. Spanish Club 4; Bible Club 4. PEGGY MARIE ROBERTSON Never wears make-up—naturally beautiful—gay, unassuming — with a leady laugh and a constant good nature. Homestead, Florida. Basketball 1; Soft Ball 1; Valentine Queen Candidate 1; H.H.S. Library Club 3,4. FRED WILBURN ROPER Hats off to Fred, the chief of our book—conscientiousness seen in efforts to achieve his goals—usual success—a French way. Editor, LAUREATE 4; RED AND WHITE 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 3; Commencement Marshal 3; Dramatics Club 2,3,4; French Club 3,4; Key Club 4; Office Assistant 3,4; Most Dependable Senior Boy 4. ELIZABETH JOBANNA SCOTT A person whose presence is sensed and whose absence is sharply felt—entering a room she wraps everyone there in her own serenity. RED AND WHITE 1,2,3,4; LAUREATE 4; French Club 3; Student Council 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Commencement Marshal 3; Dra¬ matics Club 3,4; Library Club 4; Most Dependable Girl in Senior Class 4. CAROL LOUISE SEVERY Like a glass of gingerale, she bubbled into H.H.S.—the quaint¬ ness of a child delighted with life—delighting everyone in turn with her own happiness. Central High School, Chattanooga, Tenn. Spanish Club 2; Girls ' Hi-Y 2; Pensacola, Fla. High School—Dramatics Club 3; H.H.S.—Dramatics Club 4; Friendliest Senior Girl 4. HELEN LOUISE SHIPAAAN Never missed a football game—strange ability for going through school without a care in the world and hardly opening a book. Basketball 1; Intramural Sports 2; F.H.A. 2; Service Club 2; RED AND WHITE 3,4; Spanish Club 4. CHARLES RAYMOND SMITH, JR. The world is so full of a number of things —and he can do them all—handled the senior class so efficiently, participated in so many activities—you figure it out. Basketball 1; Football 2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Key Club 3,4; Class President 4; Spanish Club 3; LAUREATE 4; Best All- Around Senior Boy 4. Seniors HELEN BOND SMYTH A deadpan face—a raised eyebrow—a timely remark—the most serious people are set to chuckling—enthusiasm is her ticket to success. Brenau Academy, Gainesville, Ga. Spanish Club 2; Glee Club 2. H H.S.—F.H.A. 1; Cheerleader 2,4; Spanish Club 3,4; Chorus 3; Dramatics Club 4; Most Popular Senior Girl 4. PATRICIA ANN SNYDER We remember her as kind and sweet—another side of her nature is the mischievous smile that often creeps into her eyes and twinkles there. Latin Club 2; Library Club 3,4; Service Club 1; F.H.A. 4. VIRGINIA ANN STATON A contagious laugh—a gracious smile—that ' s our Ann—unfor¬ gettable shrieks of laughter. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Dramatics Club 3,4; Library Club 3,4; Camera Club 3,4; Spanish Club 4. JAMES ALBERT STRANGE, JR. Studying is against his rules—mixes pleasure with work—loves an argument—just a good ole pal. Football 1,2,3,4; Soccer 2; Baseball 2,4; Spanish Club 4; Band 2 . DIXIE JEAN TAYLOR Her voice is soft, gentle, and low—seems so quiet, so wise and still, until we see the twinkle in her eye—there ' s music in the air—there ' s Dixie. Bible Club 1,2,3,4; Outside Chorus 1; Chorus 3 4- F.H A 4- Latin Club 3. VIRGINIA ELIZABETH THOMPSON You ' ll never see her when she ' s not confused about something —either she ' s forgotten something, has lost something, or is worrying about something. Bible Club 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2; Chorus 2; Camera Club 3 4- F.H.A. 4; Dramatics Club 3,4. I MARY FRANCES TILLMAN Generous, light-hearted, and kind-the happiest of humans— good-looking boys can do wonders for me. Delray Beach (Florida) High School. F.H.A. 1; Student Council 1,2; Spanish Club 1,2; Glee Club 1; Cheerleader 3,4. MARGARET GLYNN TIMMERMAN A mellow voice-subtle ways-hidden determination-speaks her mind in the most definite way. Gretna (Va.) High School. Music Club 1; H.H.S. French Club 2; Glee Club 2,3; Lib rary Club 3. Seniors DOREEN LORETTA VELDHOUSE Joined us a bit late with her vivaciousness and warm laugh— her wit and charms hold us, our own lives are richer for her company. Clarion (Iowa) High School. Glee Club 1,2,3; F.H.A. 2,3; Bas¬ ketball 2,3; H.H.S. Bible Club 4; F.H.A. 4. BETTY JANE WATERS Never an unkind word, never a bad deed—sincere, honest— would do anything she could for anyone who needed her. Service Club 1; Bible 1,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Ch orus 1; Library Club 4. CATHERINE HELENE WYMAN Integrity is written on the face and shines in the eyes of one who strives and succeeds—brilliant mind earned a reputation worthy of note—we watched and envied; we remember, admire. Wakefield (Mass.) High School. French Club 2,3; Spanish Club 3; Library Club 1,2,3; Honor Society 1,2,3; H.H.S. Dramatics Club 4; Spanish Club 4. ROBERT WILLIAMSON ZERFOSS Says so much by saying so little—his car is a cherished pos¬ session—always willing to do his share—a real friend to those close. Dramatics Club 2,4; Bible Club 1,4; LAUREATE 4; Chorus 4; Band Manager 4. 1955 Junior-Senior Under the Blue Lagoon May 13, 1955 Sdonor Students THOMAS WADDELL HILL Va led ictor ian MARY ANN BROWN Salutatoria n Page Twenty-Five I SAY IT ISN ' T SO, SENIORS! 1. Helen Shipman 6. Richard Pearson 10. Betty Case 2. Tommy Hill 7. Bob Zerfoss 11. T. D. Hunter 3. Jobanna Scott 8. Becky Johnson 12. Joe Poole 4. Martha Rose Hart 9. Fred Roper 13- Jeannie McDonald 5. Frances Barton 14. Donnie Heilig Page Twenty-Six j SAY IT ISN ' T SO , SENIORS! 15. Jeanette Blair 20. Ann Snyder 24. Ronnie Maloney 16. Joyce Barnwell 21. Helen Smyth 25. Carolyn Jones 17. Patsy Gray 22. Norma Morgan 26. Herman Furman Cantrell 18. Rose Pastore 23. Doug Jones 27- Happy Lentz 19. Shelley Fein 28. Raymond Smith Page Twenty-Seven MARTHA GAILLARD JOBANNA SCOTT Business BILL DAVIS Mathematics JERRY MANEY Shop JEANETTE BLAIR Band English Page Twenfy-Eighf J | A In m m V - I LOIS JEAN BLYTHE Bible HERMAN CANTRELL Agriculture TOMMY HILL Science CATHERINE WYMAN Spanish MARTHA ROSE HART Home Economics Page Twenty-Nine Page Thirty best DRESSED D ° 9 Jo ei - Shelley Feie FRIENDLIEST Jimmy Brinkley Carol Severy Superlatives Page Thirty-One MOST ATHLETIC MOST DEPENDABLE Jobanna Scott — Fred Roper c,eiY ° v Su Perlatives Alline Ledbetter — Donnie Heilig Page Thirty-Two BEST PERSONALITY Becky Johnson — Jerry Charles Junior Class President -TOMMY ORR Secrefary-JULIA LEE Vice president—LOWELL GETTMAN Treasurer— LARRY LYDA ith the arrival of September 1, 1955, our senior year and graduation seemed ' ei T distant. We were looking forward to a leisurely two years with plenty of time for everything that goes with being upperclassmen. 1 lie Junior-Senior loomed as the first item of major importance on our two-year calendar. From the beginning of the year, whenever you found a group of juniors, you were likely to find talk of the big event. large part of our time and energy, along with lost hours of sleep and broken fingernails, has gone into plans for our presentation to the seniors. Now the long-awaited night is drawing nigh, and we are putting the final touches to our masterpiece. While memories of the Junior-Senior are still fresh, the second big date on our calendar will arrive. Move-up Assembly will be a stand-out date for us as May 30 we will find ourselves in the position we have envied for years—we will be the seniors. The first of our “leisurely” two years as upperclassmen is flying by for the CLASS OF ’57. Page Thirty-Three Tommy Brittain Carol Ann Brown Mack Bryant Jun iors Earl Barnett Alice Beckham Pat Bennett Ted Bowden Gibson Campbell Jesse Cobb Hester Davis Janice Dellinger Robert Dixon Robert Elliott Margaret Evans Lowell Gettman Page Thirty-Four Juniors Lani Graves Anna Green Sally Griffin Bill Hamilton Ramona Hansman Barbara Harris Carver Hill Charlotte Hoyer Judy Hudgens Gail Hyder Janet Jackson Cl arence Johnson Judy King Beverly Kling Johnny Laughter Julia Lee 1 Page Thirty-Five Watch out for those flying bodies! What flying . . . 8 am! ! ' k h! Douglas Maxwell Doyle Mintz Jimmy Neill Nelson Norwood Betty Orr Irene Orr Juniors Cornelia Lindsey Knox Lovingood Tommy Orr Larry Peeler Barbara Penland Earl Pettit Marie Rathburn Nancy Reep Page Thirty-Six Juniors Gloria Reese ce Rhodes Who ? No body? ' Dick Starnes Toomer Kenneth Waters Gary Westall lams Charles Worsham Page Thirty-Seven Sophomore Class President— RONNY MILLER Secretary —BETTY STOKES Vice president— BOYCE MAXWELL Treasurer —KAY WALLER We entered our sophomore year thoroughly acquainted with H. H. S.—its classes, its teachers, its aeti ities. The newness had worn off, and we were ready to make these the best years of our lives.’ 1 Our chief goal as sophomores has been to have fun, and fun we have had! We were delighted to see the awed faces of the new freshmen on the first day of school and were thrilled to move into the center section of seats in the auditorium. ith the first football game we put our vocal chords into good use cheering the Bear¬ cats on to victory; especially loud have been our yells ' for our own sophomore stars. We began studying plane geometry and biology. We have had quite a time with pairs of compasses 11 and “pup-in-de-coolers,” and even the dreaded event of dissecting worms turned out to be a riot. We have been so busy laughing that time has slipped by us. Soon our sophomore year will he over, and we will be juniors. For us it has been a good year, we have ac¬ complished our aim, for we have had fun. There’s no holding down the CLASS OF ’58. Page Thirty-Eight ACROSS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jimmy Alderman, De Ann Almond, Shirley Andrews, Pat Baker, Allen Barnwell, David Betz, Glor ia Biddy, Larry Blair, Pat Bowden, Barbara Bradburn, Evelyn Brauer, Kenneth Brinkley, Sylvia Brown, Joree Bullock, Pete Byers, Nancy Carlisle, Charles Causby, Harold Causey, Burt Colt, Dixie Costner, Jim Council, Bobby Crisp, Nancy Crumbley, Larry Dotson, Elizabeth Drake, Fred Drake, Jean Drake, Betty Ann Dukes, Tommy Edmundson, Ann Edwards, Patsy Flanagan, Patsy Freeman, Sammy Galloway, Lynda Garren, Arleigh Grasnick, Sammy Gunter, Mary Haden, Harriet Hammond, Raymond Hansman, Becky Harper. Sophomores ROW 1: Vernon Harvey, Eddie Hawkins, Kay Heaton, Miriam Heaton, Kay Helton, Sylvia Hoinville, Elizabeth Holcombe, Betty Lou Honeycutt. ROW 2: Hal Hunter, Gordon Huntley, Lynda Hyder, Roger Jackson, June James, Lynda Jones, George Justice, Barbara King. ROW 3: Leon King, Freddy Ledbetter, Russell Ledbetter, Arvids Leiguds, Leonard Lemons, Jerry Leverett, Sandy Levinson, Suzanne Lindsey. ROW 4: Kay Lovingood, Kathy Mace, Lynn Martin, Gary Mast, Boyce Maxwell, Howard Mayo, James McCall, John McCall. ROW 5: Harold McCarson, Mike McCullough, Harold McLaughlin, Mari¬ lyn McMinn, Ronny Miller, Sybil Miller, Wayne Morgan, Tamla Motes. Sophomores Sophomores ACROSS, LEFT TO RIGHT: June Nelson, Rudy Neurohr, Jane Orr, Billy Pace, Joan Pace, Barbara Partin, Betina Peace, Larry Pettet, George Poteet, David Proctor, Max Pullin, Ruth Reed, Janet Reese, Darrell Renfro, Toni Schul- man, Harold Seay, Phil Severy, Warren Shepherd, Charles Shipman, Jimmy Shipman, B:nny Shope, Maxine Sims, Priscilla Singleton, James Sparks, Ernest Stahler, Betty Stokes, Barbara Streadwick, Nancy Swaringen, Barbara Todt, Doug ' as Turner, Virginia Walker, Jake Wallace, Kay Waller, Ruby Watkins, Jerry Whitesides, Peggy Wiggins, London Wild?, Ann Wilson, Robert Wilson, Betsy Ann Worsham. Freshman Class President—TOM SHEPHERD Secre ary-MARVIE STOVER Vice president —JACK ALEXANDER Treasurer—BILLY OSBORNE After we were graduated from the 8th grade, we began counting the days until September 1, 1955—that long-anticipated day when we would officially become stu¬ dents of Hendersonville High School. The summer days flashed by with increasing speed, and we became more and more excited. Then . . . the last week of August arrived, and we weren’t excited any more—we were scared. How would we like high school, and, more important, how would high school like us? The big day dawned at last, and we were lost in the flurry of schedules, classes, and new faces that followed. For days we wandered around in a “fog,” asking ourselves, “What are we doing here?” However, the “fog” finally lifted, and we discovered that everything was falling into place. The worst was over, and we were enjoying ourselves. Almost nine months have passed since we entered H. H. S. as “lost souls.” Lost no longer, we are now an important part of the H. H. S. student body. We belong . . . the CLASS OF ’59. Page Forty-Two I ACROSS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jack Alexander, Helen Allen, Elsa Anders Arnold, Linda Ballenger, Gail Barber, Lowell Barnette, Therion Bavaro, Biddy, Mary Helen Boyd, Tommy Boys, Barbara Brevard, Becky Brittain, Lana Brock, Bill Brookshire, Jane Bryant, Bobby Byers, Joe Byers, George Cagle, Alda Jean Cantrell, Marian Carswell, Cecilia Chapman, Leon Clements, Amelia Coates, Joyce Collins, Donnis Corn, Shady Corn, Donald Cunningham, Jon Davies, Barbara Fein, Jamie Fincher, Lottie Fortescue, Ronnie Gabriel, Pat Galles, Lois Garren, Elaine Gettman, Eddie Gibbs, Crowder Gibson, Miller Goss, John Gove. Is my lipstick on straight? ROW 1: Tommy Gregory, Novella Greene, Joy Griesmeyer, Billy Gustafson, Ona Henderson, Patsy Henderson, Jessie Hensley, Bob Hilemn, Donna Holla- mon, Kathy Hoyle. ROW 2: Sunny Hudson, Calvert Hunt, Teresa Huntley, Benny Cole Johnson, J. D. Johnson, Delmar Jones, Jannette Jones, Lionel Jones, Verna Jones, Doris Justice. ROW 3: Phillip Justice, Tom Justice, Clifton Justus, Claire Kalin, Ridley Kessler, llena King, Virginia King, Peggy Lou Klick, Marianne La Tourette, Linda Laughter. ROW 4: Nancy Lemmons, Sally Lemons, Myrna Leslie, Molly Lewis, Ellen McDonald, James McDonough, Daniel McGuinn, David McGuinn, June McMahon, Chari es Medd. AT LEFT: Diane Merritt, Doris Pace, Edward Rogers, Marvie Stover, Annette Moody, Pat Pace, Eloise Rollins, Gus Thomas, Suzanne Moore, Brenda Page, Doris Russman, Jack Trantham. Oh, I ' ve heard that one before. Roamin ' Romans Freshmen ACROSS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sandy Morse, Martha Nanney, Martha Neill, Billy Nelson, Buddy Nelson, Billy Newman, Carolyn Norwood, Pat Orr, Billy Osborne, Brenda Osteen, Peggy Pardee, Jo Ann Parris, Betty Pastore, Shirley Pless, Sharon Powell, Willa Dean Pressley, Norman Pruitt, William Pursley, Patsy Reece, George Ridenhour, Charles Sellers, Tom Shepherd, Harry Silsby, Linda Silsby, Curtis Skeen, Marjorie Skeen, Pat Sloan, Margaret Stahler, Cliff Staton, Wayne Stepp, Brenda Turner, John Turner, Larry Turner, Marylin Walters, Kay Whitesides, Larry Whitlock, John Whitmire, Fred Williams, Wade Worley, Barbara Worsham. Page Forty-Six In the PHYSICAL EDUCATION classes students are offered an opportunity to learn teamwork, to develop physical fitness, and to show sportsmanship. ENGLISH classes provide a better understanding of the lan¬ guage and preparation for col¬ lege and professional work. Girls taking HOME ECO¬ NOMICS today will profit by be¬ coming better homemakers to¬ morrow. PHYSICS students conduct studies and experiments with the phenomena of energy. i BIOLOGY students learn what makes us tick as they study living organisms. One of the main objectives of FRENCH II is achieving fluency in the language. Practice in reading in French is also gained. ti — i i SHOP classes give boys a chance to learn a skill which will be im¬ portant to them when school days have ended. • -• : In the SOLID GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY class, students gain an insight into the higher branches of mathematics. Duties of the OFFICE ASSIST¬ ANTS include typing, cutting stencils, running errands, and answering the telephone. In all of our undertakings, both curricular and extra-curricular, we have always been encouraged and assisted by the facility. We have been guided by them in our search for knowledge and understanding. They have given us generously their time, their knowledge, and themselves. Because of their interest in us and their friendship toward us, our teachers will be remembered long after school days have ended. Page Fifty-One Activities HANDS... that are busy not only with scholastic work but also with extra-curricular participation. TOMMY HILL President RACKY SMITH SHARON HOYT Vice president Treasurer GAIL HYDER Elections LARRY LYDA Citizen-of- the-Month GiBSON CAMPBELL Sanitation Department ROW 1: Donna Hollamon, Diane Merritt, Pat Baker, Betty Lou Honeycutt, Sharon Hoyt, Racky Smith, Jeanette Blair, Jobanna Scott, Jeannie McDonald, Carolyn Jones. ROW 2 . Raymond Smith, Gail Hyder, Tommy Orr, Larry Lyda, Betty Orr, Furman Cantrell, Barbara Hyder, Tommy Hill, Mrs. Croft, Tommy Boys, Boyce Maxwell, Ronny Miller, Carver Hill, Bobby Byers. Student Counci I BARBARA HYDER Secretary MRS. CHRISTINE CROFT Sponsor CAROLYN JONES Fire Department JEANETTE BLAIR Point Board Serving in its traditional position as the connecting link between the student body and the administration, the 1955-56 Student Council carried out several projects for the mutual benefit of the school and its students. Under the leadership of the president. Tommy Hill, this year’s Council sponsored Career Day. Orientation Day, and their annual Christmas party; chose the assembly programs; and directed student body elections. The Hendersonville High School Council consists of 26 members. These 26 in¬ clude one representative from each homeroom, four officers, department heads, and the sponsor. Quelle Direction A Paris? French Club Cornelia Lindsey Gloria Floyd Mary Ann Brown Fred Roper Lowell Gettman Barbara Todt Larry Lyda Mrs. Mary L. Fain Sponsor Every other Monday during 3rd period, room 206 lias gone on a guided tour of France with Madame Fain as conductor. These tours—none other than the FRENCH CFLJB meetings—have been filled with excitement, culture, and food. The group has been capably led through the 1955-56 school year by le president, Fowell Gettman; le vice president, Cornelia Findsey; la secretaire, Gloria Floyd; et le tresorier, Fred Roper. Down Mexico Way Latin Club Betsy Ann Worsham Mack Bryant Lynda Garren Nancy Reep Donnie Elmore Bert Colt Paul Bowers Sylvia Brown Virginia Walker Barbara Streadwick Maxine Sims Ann Edwards Gary Westall Mrs. Betty Price Sponsor Veni, Vidi, Vice Latin, considered by some to be a “dead” language, is livened up each year by a banquet. At the LATIN CLLB meetings, you get just as close to ancient Rome as is pos¬ sible on the H. H. S. campus. There’s loads of fun and fellowship; parts of it even in Latin, too. Span ish T. D. Hunter Racky Smith Carver Hill Tommy Orr Bobby Cornman Nick Strange Helen Shipman Catherine Wyman Toni Schulman Mary Alice Fetner Club Barbara Harris Vivian Hill Anne Hardin Kay Waller Patsy Flanagan Jeannie McDonald Janice Dellinger Brenda Mast Janet Jackson Helen Smyth Mike Sinclair Mrs. Rebecca Yglesias “Hi, what’s the rush?” Sponsor I want to be on time for the SPANISH CLUB meeting. Today Mrs. Yglesias is go¬ ing to teach us Christmas carols in Spanish.” You have just heard some students who work with the Spanish tongue and have “mucho” fun while doing it. Under the leadership of Mrs. Rebecca Yglesias, these stu¬ dents get the genuine thrill of mastering the Spanish way. Chorus Band Counci I Becky Harper Pete Byers Earl Barnett Jerry Money Donald Dills Gary Westall Nancy Reep DRUM MAJOR Earl Barnett MAJORETTES Jannette Jones Marie Andrews Jean Hunt Doris Justice Brenda Hendrix Music Department The Hendersonville High School Band provides the music “When the ’Cats Go Marching In.” It is on hand at every foot¬ ball game to assure the team, in a musical way, that the students are behind them 100 per cent. The music department par¬ ticipates in the spring music contests and presents concerts to the H. H. S. student body, other schools, and community groups. All-State Band EARL H. MARTIN, Director Hendersonville High School Band Page Fifty-Nine si ■ Future Homemakers Of Amer ica Sharon Hoyt Frances Barton Sarah Cantrell Betty Jane Waters Norma Morgan Happy Lentz Ruthmarie Combs Barbara Hyder Elizabeth Holcombe Janet McMurray Ann Snyder Martha Rose Hart Virginia Thompson Joe Ann Marchion Susan Price The Way To A Man ' s Heart . . Miss Charlotte Turner Sponsor Of course, these smart girls know that there’s more to the art of keeping house than having the entrees ready when the bread gets done! You’ve already figured it out, but to make sure you understand, these are the FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA. Lucky guys! Bible Club Creating aims and ideals for a group that maintains a loyal and highly regarded purpose and extending service to school and community were the combined efforts of the ambitious students. Sue Davis Susan Price Margaret Evans Dixie Taylor Sarah Cantrell Betty Jane Waters Mary Helen Poteet Mrs. Marie Shipp Sponsor Page Sixty Future Farmers Of America Fred Drake Curtis Skeen Tommy Brittain Bill Chapman Darrell Renfro Norman Pruitt Harold Seay Herman Cantrell Bill Pace Earl Pettet John McCall Clyde Staton Johnny Laughter Eddie Hawkins Kenneth Waters Jimmy Neill Nelson Norwood Tommy Edmundson Doug Turner Billy Newman Clifton Justice Ralph Wiggins Sponsor Farmers are the backbone of the great nation in which we so luxuriously live. What would the city people do without the farmers? Not many of those ‘ ' city folks’ would survive on the meager gardens they have in the warm months of the year. How¬ ever, it would be just as bad if we had farmers who knew nothing about crop rotation and other modern methods of farming. To prevent a situation like this, schools have set up classes and clubs to help the farmer improve his crops. Such a club in H. H. S. is the FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA. Religion in Action Page Sixty-One Dramat ics Club The purpose of the Dramatics Club is to give to its members the chance to express themselves. Members are selected from candidates who participate in the annua, fail try-outs. Experience and instruction are available in acting, make-up, costuming, and stage¬ setting. One important activity of the club this year was ihe December presentation of a three-act mystery- comedy, Dead of the Night. Fulfilling leading roles for the club have been President Judy Hudgens, Vice president Becky John¬ son, Secretary Carolyn Jones, Treasurer Joyce Me- haffey, and Adviser Mrs. Lucille Allen. ADVISORY COUNCIL OLD MEMBERS—Row 7: Ina Royall, Virginia Thompson, Becky Harper, Mrs. Allen, Carol Ann Brown, Jo- banna Scott, Fred Roper. Row 2: Ronnie Maloney, Larry Lyda, Bobby Cornman, Mary Ann Brown, Judy Hud¬ gens, Becky Johnson, Carolyn Jones, Joyce Mehaffey, Patsy Gray, Martha Rose Hart, Mary Ellen Hammond, Thad Pace, Racky Smith, Tommy Orr. NEW MEMBERS—Row 7: Becky Brittain, Harold McCarson, Patsy Henderson, Molly Lewis, Charles Medd, Leon Clements, Tom Justice, Tamla Motes, Lani Graves, Donna Hollaman, Alda Jean Cantrell, Claire Kalin. Row 2: Marianne La Tourette, Rose Pastore, Cornelia Lindsay, Harriett Hammond, Kathy Hoyle, Nancy Carlisle, Ellen McDonald, Sylvia Brown, Gail Barber, Carol Severy, Jane Arnold, Miller Goss, Phil Severy, Catherine Wyman, London Wilde, Doris Russman, John Gove, Toni Schulman, Betty Pastore, Pat Orr, Arleigh Grasnick, Patsy Reese, Evelyn Brauer, Marie Rathburn, Elizabeth Holcombe, Mary Helen Poteet. MARY ANN BROWN President JERRY JUSTUS Vice president Valentirr 1 National H hapter or Society JUNIOR MEMBERS TOMMY ORR JUDY HUDGENS LOWELL GETTMAN ALICE BECKHAM MRS. ELIZABETH PRICE Sponsor JOBANNA SCOTT Secretary TOMMY HILL FRED ROPER Recorder Treasurer Membership in the National Honor Society is limited to those students who are considered hy the faculty to possess outstanding character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Important projects of the Valentine Chapter are selling tickets at ball games, awarding the scholarship cup each six-weeks grading period, and honoring the upper twenty-five per cent of the sophomore class with a tea. SENIOR MEMBERS JEANETTE BLAIR MARTHA ROSE HART FRANCES BARTON BARBARA HYDER LORRAINE BARNETTE CAROLYN JONES MARY ANN BROWN TOMMY HILL JERRY JUSTUS FRED ROPER DONNIE HEILIG JOBANNA SCOTT jeannie McDonald v , ' Key Club Gibson Campbell Raymond Smith Mack Bryant Furman Cantrell Hal Hunter Tommy Hill Robert Elliott Tommy Orr Fred Roper Herman Cantrell Bill Puette Bud Hunter Racky Smith Parker Lyda Stamey Brooks Sponsor The Chosen Leaders The KEY CLUB, primarily a service organization, is sponsored by, but not a part of, the local Kiwanis club. Senior, junior, and sophomore boys who possess good char¬ acter and leadership ability are eligible for membership. As one of its outstanding projects, the club sponsored the annual Thanksgiving drive to collect food for needy families. Page Sixty-Four Camera Club Patsy Henderson Marianne LaTourette Elaine Gettman Barbara Brevard Myrna Leslie Tamla Motes Amelia Coates Jannette Jones Donald Dills Marian Carswell Butch Kessler Ernest Stahler Tommy Boys Maxine Sims Pat Baker Cecilia Chapman Lana Brock Lottie Forescue Pat Pace Claire Kalin Sandy Levinson Betty Ann Dukes Becky Harper Mrs. Cecil Kessler Sponsor ' Hold that Pose! ' The purpose of the CAMERA CLUB is to develop good photographers. During club meetings, students gain much useful knowledge about photography from pro¬ grams presented by guest speakers and eluh members. Under the leadership of Mrs. Cecil Kessler, the club has furnished a complete darkroom to he used in its study of photography. Checking out books and magazines, taking attendance count, mending and shel¬ ving hooks, writing overdue notices, and filing cards are the many helpful tasks per¬ formed by members of the LIBRARY CLUB. Each member of the club works in the library for one period every day and re¬ ceives one-half credit toward graduation. The club is under the guidance of Mrs. Cecil Kessler, librarian. Club Ann Snyder Joan Ellison Betty Jane Waters Sarah Cantrell Barbara Hyder Peggy Robertson Doug Jones Patsy Gray Lorraine Barnette anne Hardin Mrs. Cecil Kessler Sponsor Library Jobanna Scott Shelley Fein Frances Barton Brenda Mast Janice Dellinger Mary Ann Brown Happy Lentz Carolyn Jones Jeannie McDonald Carol Severy Ann Staton Page Sixty-Five ANNE ALEXANDER Business Manager MRS. CHICORA WESTMORELAND Literary Sponsor MISS KATHLEEN CLEAVELAND Business Sponsor JULIA LEE SANDRA ROYALL Assistant Circulation Manager Assistant Business Manager HERMAN CANTRELL Advertising MARY BELL JOHNSON Advertising TOMMY BRITTAIN Advertising TED BOWDEN Advertising HELEN SHIPMAN Typist I BOBBY CORNMAN Advertising MARY ELLEN PAGE Advertising EVELYN BRAUER Advertising PAT BAKER Advertising MARGARET EVANS Typist TOMMY ORR Associate Editor JEANETTE BLAIR Co-Editor FRANCES BARTON Co-Editor RONNIE MALONEY JANE MAXWELL MARTHA GAILLARD LARRY LYDA Art Editor Exchange Editor Circulation Manager Photographer MARY ANN BROWN Writer BECKY JOHNSON Writer FRED ROPER Writer JOBANNA SCOTT Writer BARBARA HYDER Writer JOYCE MEHAFFEY T ypist RUTH REED Writer MIKE SINCLAIR Writer JOE ANN MARCHION Writer SANDY LEVINSON Writer FRED ROPER Editor MARTHA GAILLARD Business Manager MARY ANN BROWN Activities Editor DON HEILIG Sports Editor SHARON HOYT Assistant Activities Editor SHELLEY FEIN Senior Editor JOBANNA SCOTT Assistant Senior Editor MISS KATHLEEN D. CLEAVELAND Sponsor ROSE PASTORE Typis RAYMOND SMITH Circulation Manager HERMAN CANTRELL Advertising Manager PATSY GRAY Typist jeannie McDonald Advertising RAYMOND IRVING Advertising BOB ZERFOSS Advertising BILL PUETTE Advertising research??? Drop that grade book, ve ' ve got you covered! Dum de dum dum. Fire drill ' s over COACH HAROLD CLINE Head Baseball Coach BUD HUNTER Captain 6 ft. 5 in.; 210 ALL STATE £ it . •- W0B m JIM BRINKLEY Senior Co-captain 6 ft.; 185 lbs. ALL SCHOLASTIC DON HEILIG Senior Co-captain 5 ft. 9 in.; 165 lbs. Mention, ALL SOUTHERI COACH BOB TATE Athletic Director Head Football and Basketball Coach tv 3 ' UPf ' • ■ ' V t v i i CHARLES WORSHAM Junior Tackle 6 ft.; 210 lbs. GIBSON CAMPBELL Junior Guard 5 ft., 9 in.; 170 lbs. BOB ELLIOTT Junior Fullback 6 ft., 1 in.; 205 lbs. ALL SCHOLASTIC PARKER LYDA Junior Guard 5 ft., 10 in.; 190 lbs. ALL SCHOLASTIC BILL DAVIS Senior Tackle 6 ft, 3 in.; 235 lbs. RAYMOND SMITH Senior End 5 ft., 10 in.; 165 lbs. DOYLE MINTZ Junior Halfback 5 ft., 11 in.; 165 lbs. CLARENCE JOHNSON Junior Center 5 ft., 11 in.; 175 lbs. FURMAN CANTRELL Senior HAL HUNTER Sophomore End Guard JAMES McCALL Junior DOUG JONES JESSE COBB Senior POTEET YOGI omore Quarterback NICK STRANGE Senior CHARLES SPROLES Center Halfback HERMAN CANTRELL Senior Guard 5 ft., 11 in.; 190 lbs. Managers BOB DIXON and LARRY TURNER JERRY LEVERETTE Sophomore Tackle 6 ft.; 185 lbs. This was the year the Bearcats came through with the second straight Blue Ridge championship . . . The team rolled over Andrews, Smoky Mountain Conference champions, 45-13, to be¬ come Region IV champs and gained momentum in their race to compete in the state finals . . . With their victory over Harding High, of Charlotte, the Bearcats were crowned champions of the Western District . . . They won a berth in the North Carolina AA Foot- hall Championship Playoffs, but the Kinston Red Devils edged out the Bear¬ cats with a 4 D in the last three minutes of play. HENDERSONVILLE 33 . OWEN 0 HENDERSONVILLE 19 . ENKA 13 HENDERSONVILLE 39 . BREVARD 0 HENDERSONVILLE 0 . GREER 19 HENDERSONVILLE 26 . BETHEL 0 HENDERSONVILLE 12 .WAYNESVILLE 6 HENDERSONVILLE 38 .CHRIST SCHOOL 6 HENDERSONVILLE 34 .CANTON 18 HENDERSONVILLE 52 . REYNOLDS 19 HENDERSONVILLE 28 RUTHERFORDTON-SPINDALE 0 HENDERSONVILLE 45 . ANDREWS 13 HENDERSONVILLE 44 _CHARLOTTE HARDING 6 HENDERSONVILLE 6 .KINSTON 12 Totals 376 Totals 112 After gloriously opening their 1955 gridiron season with a 33-0 roust of Owen High, the Bearcats next downed Enka High 19-13 . . . Then with a 39-0 victory over an arch-rival— Brevard—last year ' s loss was avenged . . . Team spirit and enthusiasm grew by leaps and bounds . . . When the ' Cats met a non-confer¬ ence foe, Greer, S. C., they received their only taste of defeat in regular season play . . . The team was back on the road to victory again when Bethel was trounced . . . Another link in the chain leading to the Blue Ridge Con¬ ference Championship was forged when the ' Cats met another rival—Waynesville. It was a cold, wet night, but the team came through again. Bearcat Captain T. D. Hunter tallied for the ' Cats in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter for the touchdown that gave them their 12-6 victory. Christ School was whipped by a wide margin . . . With the 34-18 win over Canton ' s Black Bears the Bearcats virtually clinched the con¬ ference crown . . . The last conference game was played against Reynolds October 29, 1955 . . . With a non-conference victory November 4 over Rutherfordton-Spindale the ' Cats ended their regular season of play. Page Seventy-Six BEARCAT VARSITY Row 1: Mack Bryant, Gary Mast, Raymond Hansman, Howard Mayo, Yogi Poteet, Fred Drake, Larry Blair, Kenneth Brinkley, Jim Council, David Betz, Junior Sproles. Row 2: James McCall, Dick Starnes, David Proctor, Wendell Rogers, Raymond Smith, Doug Jones, Don Heilig, Doug Turner, Doyle Mintz, Michael Morgan, Tom¬ my Edmundson, Clarence Johnson. Row 3: Coach Cline, Jerry Leverette, Furman Cantrell, Nick Strange, Ron- n Miller, Jim Brinkley, Hal Hunter, T. D. Hunter, Johnny Toomer, Bill Davis, Bob Elliott, John Laughter, Herman Cantrell, Charles Worsham, Coach Tate. FIRST STRING Row 1: Clarence Johnson, Doyle Mintz, Douglas Jones, Michael Morgan, Don Heilig, Raymond Smith. Row 2: Nick Strange, Jim Brinkley, Bud Hunter, Bob Elliott, Charles Worsham. Bearkittens Row 1: Elizabeth Holcombe, Tamla Motes, Jane Maxwell, Jane Bryant, Delois Williams, Marvie Stover, Kathleen Jones. Row 2: Mary Bell Johnson, Mary Gray Haden, Pat Sloan, Frances McGraw, June James. Row 3: Joe Ann Marchion, Manager; Alda Jean Cantrell, Sharon Powell, Alline Ledbetter, Sybil Miller, Jane Brown, Joan Pace, Miss Geraldine Hensley, Coach. Co -Captain, Delois Williams; Miss Geraldine Hens¬ ley, Coach; and Co-Captain , Alline Ledbetter. FIRST TEAM Sharon Powell, Kathleen Jones, Jane Maxwell, Jane Brown, Delois Williams, Alline Ledbetter. ft JHb « t _ - j ■ ' .R( 11 1C 1 f s Bearcats Row h Don Heilig, Doug Jones, Yogi Poteet, Doyle Mintz, Mike Sinclair. Row 2: Clarence Johnson, Hal Hunter, Bud Hunter, Sam Galloway, Bill Davis. BUD HUNTER, Co-captain BOB TATE, Coach DON HEILIG, Co-captain STARTERS Don Heilig, Yogi Poteet, Doug Jones, Doyle Mintz, Bill Davis, Sam Galloway, Bud Hunter. ' dLi? . i- FW.. r -: ' y- ■■ DICK STARNES BUD HUNTER i S MI|Y GUNTER DON HEILlGr MIKE SINCLAIR Hardly had the cries of the football fans died from the field than a band of determined young men took to the hardwood to start the basketball season. The team was four weeks late in starting practice due to football cham¬ pionship playoffs. Winding up regular season play with a reco d of seven wins and four losses, the ’Cats held the best record of any team entered in the Blue Ridge Conference Tourna¬ ment. After reaching the tournament finals, they were downed by Canton. Manager, TOM BRITTAIN The Bearcats overwhelmed Sylva, 72-56, in the opening round of the District IV Class AA playoffs and downed Swain High, 62-58, in the semi-finals. After defeating Canton. 71-67, in the finals, the Bearcats won the right to represent District IV in the State AA Tourney. In the first round of the state finals, the ’Cats were edged out by Sanford, but they fought on to win the Consolation Crown and fifth place in the tournament. B TEAM Row I: Miller Goss, Tom Shep¬ herd, Jake Wallace, Ronny Mil¬ ler, Bobby Crisp, Bill Pace. Row 2: John Whitmire, Billy Osborne, Philip Justice, Warren Shepherd, Boyce Maxwell, Bob¬ by Byers. Row 3: Sandy Kinney, Steve Orr, Billy Nelson, Buddy Nelson, Benny Cole Johnson, Leon Cle¬ ments, Coach Harold Cline. . KRC j V m i v , U V KRC4, 11 � i :r 3 e ••• • SS k-nJS Page Eighty-Two YOGI POTEET DICK STARNES BILL DAVIS DOYLE MINTZ CHARLES WORSHAM DON HEILIG CLARENCE JOHNSON SA f GALLO JUNIOR SPROLES COACH CLINE SAMMY GUNTER BOB ELLIOTT BOBBY BYERS RONNY MILLER BOBBY CRISP RACKY SMITH JAMES McCALL BECKY JOHNSON CHEERLEADERS jean McDonald BARBARA KING CAROLYN JONES HELEN SMYTH INA ROYALL SANDRA ROYALL DeANN ALMOND BETTY STOKES MARY BELL JOHNSON Miss Laureate 1956 Page Eighty-Five CENERAL ELECTRIC’S OUTDOOR LIGHTING DEPARTMENT Keeps Trying to Make Jobs Better JOB IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1. Good Pay 2. Good Working Conditions 3. Job Security 4. Good Bosses 5. Fair Promotional Practices 6. Respectful Treatment 7. Full Information 8. Belief in Job ' s Importance 9. 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Heilig As Usual Creating the Unusual DRUID HILLS SILVERCRAFT SHOP Supplier of HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. SINCLAIR PRODUCTS JACK SCHULMAN HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Carolina Central Gas Co. Metrogas, Inc. SUPERIOR LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS Complete Gas Service In The City and Beyond The Gas Mains HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. ELECTRIC SERVICE - WESTINGHOUSE A PPLIANCES - HOUSE WIRING HARTNETT ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY 125 Fifth Avenue W. Hendersonville, N. C. Page Eighty-Eight ROSE PHARMACY W. L. Harper, Prop. Phone 6461 — Main at Fourth Have a Coke MARTIN ' S DISTINCTIVE STYLES FINE FEMININE APPAREL COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Hendersonville, North Carolina LOUIS WILLIAMS SONS Dial 3188 701 Seventh Avenue, East RUTH ORIGINALS Best Wishes To The Leaders Of Tomorrow From The FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION BELK-SIMPSON COMPANY of Hendersonville Remember , You Always Save at Belk ' s Hendersonville, N. C. 131 Fifth Ave., W. Phone 6551 J. C. PENNEY CAL’S COMPANY Home Auto Supply Hendersonville B. F. Goodrich Products North Carolina North Main Street Page Eighty-Nine STATE TRUST COMPANY We Welcome the Opportunity to Serve the Students and Faculty Main Off ice — Eastside Main St. at 4th Avenue Westside Branch — Westside Main St. at 4th Avenue 7th Branch —7th Avenue West and Grove St. Southside Branch — Greenville Highway Fletcher Branch — Fletcher, North Carolina MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Dial 9700 Night Dial 7118 WHITLEY DRUGS First in Prescriptions Seventh Avenue East at Maple 343 North Main Telephone 5033 Mill End Store and Silk Shop Piece Goods and Draperies Patterns — Sewing Accessories HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. BLUE RIDGE CLEANERS 503 7th Avenue East HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Cash and Carry DRIVE-IN Service C. C. Collins, Jr. C. C. Collins, Sr. FRANCIS WRIGHT, INC. FARM SUPPLIES Feed — Seed — Fertilizer — Farm Equipment HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. MOORE FARM EQUIPMENT CO. Allis-Chalmers and New Idea Sales and Service Phone 4968 Sixth Ave. E. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. BROCK’S ICE CREAM BAR The Shake You Eat with A Spoon We Specialize in Sandwiches PHONE 9175 Eat at FREDDY’S RESTAURANT Most New and Modern “Complete Service” Private Dining Room Dial 9240 Spartanburg Hwy. Hendersonville HENDERSONVILLE HARDWARE, PAINT and AUTO STORES Gilbert Concrete Products Co. Manufacturers of Steam Cured, Laboratory Tested Concrete - Cinder and Shale Blocks Phone 4463 P. O. Box 1340 7th Ave. E. BEST WISHES JACKSON’S FLOWER SHOP CRANSTON PRINT WORKS COMPANY Established 1825 Fletcher, North Carolina Webster, Mass. Cranston, R. I. Page Ninety-One HENDERSONVILLE BUILDING SPECIALTIES, INC. AMBULANCE 126 Fourth Avenue East Box 387 Dial 6496 3435 MOUNTAIN TOP CO. SHEPHERD’S HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. HENDERSONVILLE AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION HENDERSONVILLE. NORTH CAROLINA BLAIR-McLEOD MOTORS Studebaker-Packard BOYD CADILLAC-PONTIAC CO. 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