Hendersonville High School - Laureate Yearbook (Hendersonville, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1959 volume:

L ' � ,, Z2£ ' .- a ' • - iii ' ., .■■£ M, -jwPGvflL S. ' W? Hkl m J •;« !q i H Y- . . i M;4. frw agl! pR P: ' ■ t ► Vv Ipi my � J ■ 1 | X M |”J ' ,;4 v l |U f}FhfW mw fAx Txk jf THE LAUREATE 1959 FOREWORD As we, the youth of today, acquire the heavy load of the future, we must build upon the lighter and happier aspects of our nature, for they provide the nourishment which en¬ ables us to endure the duties and responsi¬ bilities required of us by life. Our spirit, here at H. H. S., contains this gaiety and happy-go-lucky air intermingled with the seriousness of purpose for which we have come together. In the classroom, our spirit answers the serious demand of life—to more fully develop the capacities with which we have been endowed by our Creator—while in the halls and on the campus, our mood is more frivolous and carefree. This life-sustaining spirit is ever-constant in our school, for the spirit is ours and ours is the spirit of H. H. S. f- T 7 X 5 e DEDICATION Jt. •ound ijou the students a(( center Cjiicirdian of _JdenderSonvi CL JJir , _ d cl a lien j e to those who will enter, sd part of us who are passing hij. To you, MR. BEARCAT, Symbol of the Spirit of H. H. S., we, the Laureate Staff of 1959, dedicate this, the twelfth edition of the LAUREATE. Page Two 145145 SPIRIT OF H. H. S. IS LEADERSHIP . . . Page Four REVEALED BY SCHOLARSHIP . . . RECOGNITION . . . COOPERATION . . . Page Five RED AND WHITE Hail to the Red and White! Hail to our Alma Mater; Ready we stand, to her just demand To keep our future bright. Sing Carolina ' s praise! Hendersonville always! Loyal and eager stand we now. Pledged to the Red and White. If I were to tell you the story of Napoleon, I would take it from the lips of the Frenchmen. Were I to tell you the story of George Washington, the brightest consummate flower of our earlier civilization, 1 would take it from the early pages of American history; but to tell you the story of this great teacher, I would take it from the hearts of the boys and girls of Hendersonville. Maybe fifty years hence, when truth gets a hearing, the muse of time will dip her pen in the clear blue sky and write above them all the name of Miss Remine as one of the greatest teachers of Hendersonville High. LEADERSHIP I wanted to be a doctor; I wanted to be a farmer; I wanted to be a builder; I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to do them all, and a still small voice said, I can tell you how to do every one of them. I said, How? The answer came, Just be a teacher. Some boy will heal the sick; someone else will grow the food; another will build—and you can help them all. How true this has proven to be. HUGH D. RANDALL, Superintendent. H. H. S (STANDING): Hugh D. Randall, William Shepherd, Campbell Boyd. (SITTING): Bruce Drysdale, Chairman; Roy Johnson, Cal Kuykendall. Page Eight SCHOOL SPIRIT A number of people think of school spirit as being associated solely with athletic events conducted by a school. To me, school spirit is more far-reaching; it takes into account all aspects of school life within the school, in the neighborhood or community, and relationships involving other schools. Loyalty and service to the school are ways of showing school spirit. It is much the same as being a part of a team and being willing to serve extra time and do extra things in order to be proud of your membership and proud that you belong. School spirit is at its best when everyone is busy and con¬ tributing constructively to the life of the school. School spirit means standing up for the things that are right and fair and good in order to build or maintain a better school—a school whose mem¬ bers act as a team for the good of all concerned. R. HUGH LOCKABY Principal ADMINISTRATION MRS. RUBY BROOKSHIRE Secretary to Mr. Randall MRS. PAT FISHER Secretary to Mr. Lockaby Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Brook¬ shire, secretaries to the admin¬ istration, are an invaluable aid in running efficiently the schools of Hendersonville. FACULTY MRS. LUCILLE ALLEN A. B. . . . English MacMurray College Jacksonville, III. Freshman English Sponsor of F. T. A. - ■ r MRS. MARY F. ATKINS 8. S. . . . Business Western Carolina College Cullowhee, N. C. Business Adviser to LAUREATE Business Adviser to RED AND WHITE MR. H.H. BLANKENSHIP M. A. . . . Science Univ. of North Carolina Chapel Hill, N. C. Biology . . . Driver Training MRS. MILDREN BROWN A. B. . . .Social Studies University of Illinois Urbana, Illinois Civics . . . Consumer Education Adviser to Student Council MR. HAROLD CLINE A. B. . . . Phy. Ed., Science Catawba College Catawba, N. C. Mathematics . . . Phy. Education Coach MRS. CHRISTINE CROFT A. B. . . . English Bob Jones University Greenville, S. C. Junior English Adviser to Student Council MR. WILLIAM CUMMING B. S. . . . Biology George Peabody College Nashville, Tennessee General Science Sponsor of Music Appreciation Club and Science Club COLONEL E. A. GANS A. B. .. . Science University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky Chemistry . . . Physics Page Ten FACULTY MISS GERALDINE HENSLEY B. S. . . . Physical Education Western Carolina College Cullowhee, N. C. General Business, Phy. Education Driver Training, Coach MRS. CECIL S. KESSLER B. S. . . . Education Radford College Radford, Virginia Librarian MR. EARL MARTIN B. M., M. M. . . .Music ' Conservatory of Music Cincinnati, Ohio Band . . . Chorus MR. J. E. PARDUE B. S. . . . Physical Education Western Carolina College Cullowhee, N. C. Coach . . . Baseball J. V. Football J. V. Basketball MIS. ELIZABETH H. PRICE M. A. . . . Guidance Randolph Macon Womans College Lynchburg, Virginia Psychology . . . Latin Counselor Sponsor of National Honor Society, Latin Club Chairman of Faculty Committee of Student Council MISS JOAN RATCLIFFE B. S. . . . French, Spanish Western Carolina College Cullowhee, N. C. Spanish Sponsor of Spanish Club I MISS EDITH REMINE B. S. . . . Mathematics George Peabody College Nashville, Tennessee Geometry . . . Trignometry MRS. JUDITH RHINEHART M. A. . . . Education Western Carolina College Cullowhee, N. C. Social Studies Sponsor of Cheerleaders Page Eleven FACULTY MRS. MARIE SHIPP Religious Education Brenau College, Gainesville University of Georgia, Athens Bible MR. M. B. SMITH B. S. . . . Industrial Arts Western Carolina Coll ege Cullowhee, North Carolina Industrial Arts MR. JAMES STEWART A. B. . . . English Furman University Greenville. S. C. Sophomore English Director of Senior Play MR. HARRY SWOFFORD B. S. . . . Mathematics Lenoir Rhyne College Hickory, North Carolina Algebra, Plane Geometry MR. BERT TRAFFORD B. S. . . . Mathematics Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida Algebra MISS CHARLOTTE TURNER B. S. . . . Home Economics Madison College Harrisonburg, Virginia Home Economics Sponsor of F. H. A. Club MRS. CHICORA WESTMORELAND A. B. . . . English Winthrop College Rock Hill, South Carolina Senior English Adviser of RED AND WHITE Senior Counselor MR. RALPH C. WIGGINS B. S. . . . Agriculture Clemson College Clems on, S. C. Agriculture Page Twelve SCHOLARSHIP Algebra students search diligently for the unknown number Civic students cope with the problems of government. Page Fourteen Solid geometry offers a real challenge. Eureka! Eureka! You ' ve found it (Italy)! shouts the Colonel in World History. Page Fifteen X Page Sixteen Yes, these are future consumers. Students of American History evaluate the U.N. Page Seventeen The cafeteria is the busiest area in school. It is a gathering place for students to eat, chat, and forget the cares of the day. Be the weather sunshine bright or cloudy gray, the atmosphere here is one of happi¬ ness and laughter. The students appreciate the interest in our welfare and the tiring work of Mrs. Harrelson and the other ladies in the cafeteria who plan and prepare our noon meals. Old Faithful - - 17 years of service Janitors and Maid Page Eighteen All the students enjoy and greatly appreciate the excellent as¬ sembly programs sponsored by our Student Council. Page Twenty CLASS OF ' 59 TOMMY GREGORY. Vice-President MILLER GOSS . President MARVIE STOVER . Secretary GEORGE RIDENHOUR . Treasurer || OFFICERS Farewell, friends! Yet not farewell During the four short years we have spent at Hendersonville High School, we have had our joys— entering high school, joining clubs, school parties, honor rolls, winning ball games, Junior-Senior, move- up assembly, sitting on the Senior Steps, class rings— and our sorrows—homework, book reports, term papers, classmates who have left us, graduation. Our disillusionments have been trivial in compari¬ son with the many high ideals we have encountered in high school, ideals which will remain with us through life. Sir Edwin Arnold As we go out into the world to our various ways of life, we take with us more fond memories than can be imagined. The unity of our class can be contributed to the common spirit of loyalty which each of us has felt so strongly to H. H. S. We have made it—Mr. Bearcat has taken us by the hand and led us through. Page Twenty-One JACK GENTRY ALEXANDER Ye Modern (K) night Crusader —handsome and winsome is he. Class Vice-President 1; Home¬ room Vice-President 1; Football 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Homeroom Secretary 3. ELSA CARTWRIGHT ANDERS Can ' t talk without her hands — talent and a good mind will take her far. F. T. A. 2, 4; Latin Club 3; RED AND WHITE 3; Library Club 4; F. H. A. 4; Bible Club. MINTA JANE ARNOLD Has no appetite for study — a smile as golden as her hair. Dramatics Club 1; Homeroom Presdent 2; F. H. A. 2; Span¬ ish Club 3; Bible Club 4; F.- T. A. 4. ABIGAIL GREGORY BARBER You can hear her being quiet —if it ' s worth doing, she does it. Dramatics Club 1; Camera Club 1; Latin Club 2; F. T. A. 2; International Relations Commit¬ tee 2; Class Treasurer 3; Span¬ ish Club 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Commence¬ ment Marshal 3; RED AND WHITE 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-associate editor 3; Co-editor 4. LINDA LEE BALLENGER Quiet, but —a small person may cast a great shadow. Camera Club 1; F. T. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; F. H. A. 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Library Club 4; Bible Club 4. LOWELL ERNEST BARNETT His only labor is to kill time —if silence were golden, he ' d be a millionaire. F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. Re¬ porter 4. 1959 THOMAS ROBERT BOYS Stoops for nothing but the door —as dependable as Big Ben. Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas¬ ketball 1, 2; Camera Club 1; Band Council 2, 3, 4; All-State Band 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; Latin Club 2; Baseball 2; Band President 3; Key Club 3, 4; Hon¬ or Society 3, 4; Commence¬ ment Marshal 3; Elections Chairman 3; Homeroom Presi¬ dent 3; Key Club Secretary 4; Honor Society President 4; Point Board Chairman 4; Homeroom Secretary 4; Drum Major 4; Friendliest Senior Boy 4. BARBARA ANN BREVARD Eyes that twinkle like a “pixie —always willing to lend a help¬ ing hand. Camera Club 1; F. T. A. 1, 2; Outside Chorus 2; Bible Club 4. KENNETH MARSHALL BRINKLEY No saint, no sinner — an ath¬ lete, tried and true. Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3 ( 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 3; Best Dressed Senior Boy 4. REBECCA BIRDSEY BRITTAIN Was cut out to be an angel, but someone lost the pattern — more true music in her than the Philharmonic. Dramatics Club 1; Latin Club 2; Basketball 2, 3; Track 2; Chorus 3; Assembly Pianist 4; Most Talented Senior Girl 4. Semo tg WILLIAM MARSHALL BROOKSHIRE Give him time, he ' ll do it — Still waters run deep. Key Club 4; Student Council 4; Spanish Club 4. ROBERT GLENN BYERS Has a heart like a bus, always room for one more—tall, good- looking, excels in sports. Student Council 1; Homeroom Treasurer 1; Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Key Club Treasurer 4; Spanish Club 3; Flag Bearer in Assembly 3; Football Captain 4; Sanitation Department Head 4; Basketball Captain 4; Most Athletic Senior Boy 4. CATHERINE JANE BRYANT Bubbles like a glass of cham¬ pagne — dependable as the day is long. Basketball 1; Bible Club 1; Homeroom President 1; Cheer¬ leader 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Trea¬ surer 3; Commencement Mar¬ shal 3; Spanish Club 3; RED AND WHITE 3, 4; Business Manager, RED AND WHITE 4; Student Council 4; Student Body Treasurer 4; Homeroom Secretary 4; Cheerleader Cap¬ tain 4; Senior Girl with Best Personality 4. JOSEPH RILEY BYERS Jr. How will the school run with¬ out him—nice looks to go with his personality. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class Secretary 2; Co- Captain of Football team 4; Homeroom Secretary 4; Most Popular Senior Boy 4. 1959 ALDA JEAN CANTRELL Where is your jeep? —a sunny disposition is half the battle. Basketball 1; Dramatics Club 1; F. T. A. 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Homeroom Vice-Presi¬ dent 3; RED AND WHITE 4; Assistant Manager of Magaine Drive 4. MARCIA de VARENNES CARLYN All the world ' s a stage and she does her part cutting up — we ' re glad she and her intelligence came. Marblehead High Glee Club 1; H. H. S., Latin Club 2; Span¬ ish Club 2, 3; RED AND WHITE 2, 3, 4; Library Club 4; Library Club Vice-President 4; Semi¬ finalist NMSC 4. MARIAN LEE CARSWELL Oh, well, she‘ll forget ninety percent of what she ' s learned anyway—clothes as pretty as her disposition is sweet. Camera Club 1; F. T. A. 1, 2, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Bible Club 4. LEON MATTHEW CLEMENTS Has shifted his brain into neu¬ tral and let his tongue rattle on—can take any joke in good¬ nature. Dramatics Club 1; Basketball 1; Assistant Football Manager 1, 2; Spanish Club 4. AMELIA ANN COATES Knows what to do with dishes, pots, and pans—speech is great; silence is greater. Camera Club 1; F. H. A. 2; F. H. A. Vice-President 3; As¬ sembly Pianist 4. CHARLES SHEFFIELD CORDRAY School? A necessary evil — a personality as bright as his hair. Shelby High School, Quarter¬ master Band 2; Page at Kings Mountain Band Clinic 2, 3; H. H. S., Fire and Civil Defense Committee 4. ELLEN LORRAINE COLE A giggle in her talk —how far can this little candle throw its beam. Mills River High, F. H. A. 1; H. H. S., Bible Club 4; Music Club 4; Science Club 4. DONNIS WAYNE CORN Not as bashful as he looks — artistic is his middle name. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; RED AND WHITE 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Spanish Club 3; F. T. A. 3, 4; Art Edi¬ tor of RED AND WHITE 4; Most School - Spirited Senior Boy 4. 1959 JAMES DONALD CUNNINGHAM A wo If in sheep ' s clothing — man of deeds and not words. Baseball 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Bible Club 4. JON ALLAN DAVIES He would rather hug a foot¬ ball than a girl—polite to and friend of all. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Spanish Club 3; F. T. A. 3, 4. MELISSA ANN FAIR Doesn ' t let studying interfere with her education — brightens any room she enters. Kittanning High, Student Coun¬ cil President 1; Board of Ac¬ tivities 1; Chorus 1; Student Council 2; Dramatics Club 2; H. H. S., Treasurer of Latin Club 3; Homeroom Vice-Presi¬ dent 4; Library Club 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; Most Carefree Senior Girl 4. BARBARA ELLEN FEIN A heart like the moon, always changing — clothes as striking as her looks. F. T. A. 1, 3, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Latin Club 2; RED AND WHITE 3, 4; Library Club 4; Cheerleader 4; LAUREATE 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Best Looking Senior Girl 4. LOIS VIRGINIA GARREN Let ' s her sewing machine do her talking—always ready to do her share. F. H. A. 3, 4; Library Club 4; Music Club 4; Bible Club 4. ELAINE GETTMAN Car trouble? Not any more — merrily, merrily she stitches. Camera Club 1; Latin Club 2; Assistant Photographer of RED AND WHITE 2; RED AND WHITE Photographer 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; International Relations Committee 4; Best Dressed Senior Girl 4. WILLIAM MILLER GOSS Has a finger in almost every pie —the world will k now much of him. Homeroom President 1; Basket¬ ball 1, 2 4; Dramatics Club 1; All-State Band 1; Homeroom President 2; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Band Council 2; Student Coun¬ cil 2, 4; Homeroom President 3; Class President 3; Class President 4; Key Club Vice- President 4; Semi-Finalist NM- SC 4; Most Intellectual Senior Boy 4. JOHN RAYMOND GOVE III We believed that one, tell us an¬ other —engineering, his vocation; photography, his avocation. Dramatics Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Team Photographer 4. LOTTIE HUNDLEY FORTESCUE Looks like an angel, acts like one too, but who can tell what an angel will do—excels in all. Camera Club 1; RED AND WHITE 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. President 4; Book Club President 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; National Honor Society 4; LAUREATE, Editor 4; Student Council 2; Senior Girl Most Like¬ ly To Succeed 4. JEDDY GRAYSON GASH A Mr. Shutter-bug with jokes —a smiling countenance and a winning way. Etowah High, Basektball 1; Baseball 1; F. F. A. 1. 1959 TOMMY WAYNE GREGORY How abouf a prescription Doc —takes everything within his stride. Homeroom Secretary 1; Civics Club President 1; Latin Club 2; RED AND WHITE 3, 4; LAUREATE, Advertising man¬ ager 4; Class Vice-President 4; Key Club 4; Fire Committee 4; Most Dependable Senior Boy 4. JOY SUSANNE GRIESMEYER Home economics is her pride and joy—if given a task, she does it well. RED AND WHITE 1, 4; Span¬ ish Club 2; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. President 4. fiemo ts VERNON WILLIAM HARVEY, JR. From studies does flee, he should live long and merrily — makes friends at the drop of a hat. Football 1, 2, 3. DONNA ELIZABETH HOLLAMON Talking is a profession —a little girl with a great mind. Dramatics Club 1; Student Council 1; Latin Club 2; RED AND WHITE 1, 2, 3, 4; Span¬ ish Club 3, 4; Spanish Club President 4; LAUREATE, Ac¬ tivities Editor 4; Honor Society 4. PATRICIA LEE HENDERSON Not a Ford, but she surely can rattle —a personality correspond¬ ing to her attractiveness. Dramatics Club 1; Camera Club 1; Spanish Club 2, 3; Cheer¬ leader 3, 4; Cheerleader Cap¬ tain 4; RED AND WHITE 3, 4; Fire and Civil Defense Com¬ mittee 3, 4; Library Club 4; Library Club President 4; Hoemcoming Queen 4; Christ¬ mas Princess 4. De LYNN HOOT School breaks up her whole day —her looks have added much to the Class of ' 59. Flat Rock High, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 2; Co-Captain of Cheerleaders 3; Rocket Staff 3; Dramatics Club 3. 1959 KATHRYN DIXON HOYLE Her wit adds sparkle to every¬ thing—when opportunity knocks, she answers. Dramatics Club 1; Homeroom Treasurer 2; Latin Club 2; Stu¬ dent Council 2; Basketball Man- aber 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Honor Society Vice-President 4; RED AND WHITE 3, 4; RED AND WHITE Circulation Man¬ ager 4; Spanish Club 4; Student Body Secretary 4; Commence¬ ment Marshal 3; Merit schol¬ arship Semi-final 4; Most School Spirited Senior Girl 4. BENNY COLE JOHNSON A quiet person, he doesn ' t snore in class—a little man with mighty cute looks. Basketball 1, 2; Spanish Club 3; Key Club 4; Hi Y Club 4; Cutest Senior Boy 4. JEFFERSON DAVIS JOHNSON Just call him Gabriel with his horn—slow to anger, quick to learn. All-State Band 4. MABEL JANNETTE JONES As frisky as her squirrel — her talents will take her far. Camera Club 1; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette Captain 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. KATHRYN LOUISE JONES Got any gum?—always a nice word for and about everyone. Geneva High, Kappa Phi Hi Y 1; Intramurals 1; Theta Rho 1; Rantoul High, G. A. C. 2; H. H. S., Latin Club 3; Bible Club 4. THOMAS LEIGHTON JUSTICE An opinion on every subject — Tom is the name; intellectual is the word. Dramatics Club 1; Football 3, 4; F. T. A. 3. JOHN LIONEL JONES A quiet smile, but behind a wheel — a nice voice and pleas¬ ing ways. Football 1, 2; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. Vice-President 4; LAUREATE 4. CLAIRE JEAN KALIN Cleverly she does speak and act — conscientious, intelligent, friendly, sweet; that ' s our Clarie. Dramatics Club 1; Camera Club 1; Homeroom Secretary 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; RED AND WHITE 2, 3, 4; Point Board 3; F. T. A. 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; LAUREATE 4; Student Council 4; Honor Society 4; Best All- Round Senior Girl 4. 1959 RIDLEY ROLAND KESSLER, JR. Seems to go by bits and jerks; one day he studies, the next he almost shirks—personality plus. Camera Club 1; International Relations Committee 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. 3; Library Club Trea¬ surer 4; Key Club 4; Interna¬ tions Committee Chairman 4; Most Carefree Senior Boy 4. ILENA MARIE KING An old hand at selling tick¬ ets—takes responsibility like a blotter takes ink. F. T. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. Secretary 1; F. T. A. President 2; Spanish Club 2; Bible Club 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Honor Society Secretary 4; Most In¬ tellectual Senior Girl 4. VIRIGNIA ELIZABETH MATILDA KING One of our best strutters — beautiful images flow from her pencils and brushes. Majorette 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 3, 4; Vice-President Bible Club 4. MARGARET LO UISE KLICK Always comes back with a wit¬ ty word — never has known a stranger. RED AND WHITE 1, 2, 3, 4; Point Board 1; Homeroom Pres¬ ident 1; Basketball 1; Latin Club 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; F. T. A. 4; LAUREATE 4; Stu¬ dent Council 4; Friendliest Sen¬ ior Girl 4. MARTHA ANN LAMB Rome wasn ' t built in a day — kind-hearted and school-spirit¬ ed. McCant ' s Junior High School, Science Club 1; H. H. S., Latin Club 2; Outside Chorus 4; Bible Club 4. MARIANNE PURVIS LaTOURETTE If studiousness is a form of in¬ sanity, she ' s not crazy —a pretty girl is like a melody. Dramatics Club 1; Camera Club 1; Library Club 2; Homecoming Queen Candidate 2; Cheerlead¬ er 3, 4; Point Board 2; Latin Club 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; Vice- President Spanish Club 3; Vice- President Homeroom 1; Honor Society 4; Miss-Hi-Miss 4. LINDA SUE LAUGHTER Even angels are sometimes bad —determined to do the best in everything she undertakes. RED AND WHITE 2, 3, 4; LAUREATE, Senior Editor 4; Fire and Civil Defense Committee Head 4; Latin Club 2; Honor Society 4; Semi-finalist NMSC 4; Homecoming Queen Candi¬ date 4; Cutest Senior Girl 4. SALLY FERRELL LEMONS What she ' s learned, she ' s for¬ gotten; what she knows, she ' s guessed—cute dimples and a sweet smile. Basketball 1, 2, 4; Library Club 4; Bible Club 3. 1959 ELLEN FISHER MacDONALD Always has some hysterical say¬ ing—her personality wins her many friends. Dramatics Club 1; Latin Club 2; Spanish Club 1, 2; Fire and Civil Defense Committee 4; Wittiest Senior Girl 4. MARGARET DONNA MADDEN A soft melodious voice —a new asset for our class. Forest Heights Junior High School, Justeens; Y-teens 1; Little Rock Central High School, An- tionettes 2; National Beta Club 2; Glee Club 2; Hall Senior High School, Kachinas 3; Highlights 3; National Beta Club 3; Girl ' s En¬ semble 3. CHARLIE WILKERSON McCALL Quite a walker — as tall as his heart is big, and even nicer. Football 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. President 4; Basket¬ ball 1; Track 1; Spanish Club 4. LINDA JUNE McMAHAN Believes in hearing rather than being heard — gives her best to every job. F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Treas¬ urer 3; Bible Club 4. DIANE EMILY MERRITT RED AND WHITE has consumed her time — there will be no end to her success. Student Council 1; RED AND WHITE 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Co-Associate Editor RED AND WHITE, 3; RED AND WHITE Co¬ editor 4; Commencement Marshal 3; B. R. C. Spelling Representa¬ tive 3; Honor Society 3, 4. SUZANNE ELAINE MOORE Will never grow too old to gig¬ gle—slender and talented hands are hers. F. T. A. 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Library Club 3; Bible Club 4. PEGGY ANNETTE MOODY Worries, but she really has no reason to—nice looking as well as talented. Library Club: F. T. A. 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. Treasurer 2; RED AND WHITE 2, 3, 4; Assistant Art Editor RED AND WHITE, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Vice- President Homeroom 3; Secre¬ tary-Treasurer of Homeroom 4. SANDRA MORSE Always has that tailored look — her parties never will be for¬ gotten. Camera Club 1; Latin Club 2; Fire and Civil Defense Commit¬ tee 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Library Club Secretary 4; F. T. A. 4. 1959 MARTHA ANN NANNEY Perks one up like a cup of coffee —sweet as a love song. Homeroom Secretary 1. Spanish Club 2, 3; Spanish Club Treas¬ urer 3; Class Secretary 3; Stu¬ dent Council 3; F. H. A. Secre¬ tary 2; F. T. A. 3, 4; F. T. A. Vice-President 3; RED AND WHITE 3, 4; LAUREATE 4; Home¬ room President 4; Honor Society 4; Most Dependable Senior Girl 4; Science Club President 4; Music Appreciation Club Secre¬ tary 4. PHYLLIS GERALDINE NASH Bored of Education—possesses nimble fingers and a big smile. Emerson High School, Camera Club Secretary 1; H. H. S., F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4. MARTHA LOUISE NEILL ' Tis for fear she ' ll die (?) of work — singing, sewing, and talking. Basketball 1; F. T. A. 2; Bible Club 4. GLADYS CAROLYN NORWOOD Her eyes do her talking — the Bible Club is better off because of her. Bible Club 2, 3, 4. Senio ts PATRICIA JO ORR If she doesn ' t know anything, it ' s because she hasn ' t had time — to be straight-forward and sincere is her motto. Dramatics Club 1; Camera Club 1; All-State Band 1, 2; Band Council 3, 4; Latin Club 3; Fire and Civil Defense Committee 4. Music Appreciation Club, 4. WILLIAM MONROE OSBORNE A good mind, not much the worse for wear — has the voice and talent for acting. Class Treasurer 1; P. A. Sys¬ tem 3, 4; LAUREATE, Sports Editor 4. ROBERT ERVIN ORR If this is liberty, give him death — generous and kind by nature. Flat Rock High School, Basket¬ ball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; H. H. S., Baseball 4. CARL NELSON PACE Life is just one girl after an¬ other —a good buddy in time of need. Blue Ridge, Football 1, 2; Bas¬ ketball 1; Baseball 1, 2; Track 1; Soccer 1; Bible Club 1, 2; Bible Club President 1; H. H. S., Foot¬ ball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. 1959 PATRICIA DARE PACE She ' s as good as she pleases, as she pleases to be good —an ef¬ ficient office worker. Camera Club 1; Basketball 1; F. T. A. 1, 2; F. H. A. 2; Span¬ ish Club 2, 3; Bible Club 4. FRED LARRY PETTET Cars and everything about them intrigue him —a sure-fire disposi¬ tion. F. F. A. 2, 3, 4. MARGARET SUE PIERSON Her peaches and cream com¬ plexion is to be envied—studies hard and it shows. Beckley Junior High School, F. H. A. 2; H. H. S., Bible Club 3, 4; Latin Club 4; F. T. A. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4. SHARON LOVE POWELL Always appreciates a good joke —full of vim, vigor, and vitali- o; v 05i Semo tg ty- Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Captain 2, 3; Basketball Co-Cap- tain 4; Camera Club 1; Home¬ room Secretary 1; Spanish Club 3; Most Athletic Senior Girl 4. HOWARD MAX PULLIN, Jr. A good mind, not overworked — strong, silent type. Grady High School, R. O. T. C. 2; H. H. S., Spanish Club 3. JERRY PATRICIA REECE Her chief companions are fun and mischief — she ' s lucky, she ' s pinned. RED AND WHITE 1, 2, 3, 4,- Dramatics Club 1; Library Club 1; F. T. A. 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. Secretary 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; Homeroom Secretary 3; Bible Club Treasurer 4. WILLIAM CLARENCE PURSLEY Quiet when asleep — his man¬ ners have endeared him to all of us. Spanish Club 4. NANCY KAREN ALDEN REID A woman is always in love with some man, even if she isn ' t sure which one — her smile greatly enhances her. Beverly High School, Girls Know How Club 1; Homeroom Repre¬ sentative 2; Girls Intramural Club 2; H. H. S., Spanish Club 3; Library Club 4; Bible Club 4. 1959 GEORGE SEWELL RIDENHOUR, JR. A voice to fit someone twice his size — he ' ll be one of the great men. Dana High School, National Beta Club 2; Class Secretary 3; H. H. S„ Cla ss Treasurer 4; Senior Boy Most Likely to Suc¬ ceed 4; Bible Club President 4. RUTH ELOISE ROLLINS Easy-going with never a care —a rhapsody of blue and blond. RED AND WHITE 1, 2, 3, 4; RED AND WHITE, Feature Editor 4; Homeroom Secretary 2; Latin Club Secretary 2; F. T. A. 3, 4; Class Vice-President 3; Home¬ room President 4; Student Coun¬ cil 3; Honor Society 4; Home¬ coming Queen Candidate 4. DORIS MARIA RUSSMAN A must at the concession stand — a tall girl with tall wit. Dramatics Club 1; RED AND WHITE 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Homeroom Secretary 3; LAUR¬ EATE, Business Manager 4. DONALD JACKSON SAWYER There ' s a little bit of good in every bad boy — tall, light, and cute. Rone County High School, K. O. Y. Club 1, 2, 3. DAVID WILLIAM SENTELL Lead him not into temptation, but show him where it is — he ' s a friend in need that ' s a friend indeed. Football 1; F. F. A. 3, 4. CHARLES SHIPMAN Why take life seriously, you ' ll never get out of it alive—envoys people and people enjoy him. THOMAS REDMOND SHEPHERD Assemblies will never be the same without him — tall and lanky, so was Lincoln. Class President 1; Class Vice- President 2; Homeroom Secre¬ tary 1; Homeroom Treasurer 3; Student Council 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; Commencement Mar¬ shal 3; Student Body Vice-Presi¬ dent 3; Student Body President 4; Key Club 3, 4; Key Club President 4; Honor Society 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Co-Captain 4; Best All-Round Senior Boy 4. GLORIA JEAN SMITH Fun twinkles from her eyes — a sweet brown-eyed kid with freckles. Flat Rock High School, Cheer¬ leader 1; Glee Club 2; F. H. A. 1 , 2 . 1959 MARVIE CHRISTINE STOVER Where there ' s life, there ' s Marvie —small and agile on a basket¬ ball court. Class Secretary 1, 4; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Vice-Pres¬ ident 1, ; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Fire Commit¬ tee 2, 3, 4; Basketball Captain 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 3; Spanish Club Secretary 3; LAUREATE, Circulation Manager 4; Most Popular Senior Girl 4. ROBERT ALLEN TEMPLETON Generally speaking , he ' s gener¬ ally speaking — we ' re glad he and his personality came back. Burlington, Football 1, 2; Bas¬ ketball 1, .2; Baseball 1; Nash¬ ville High School, Basketball 3; H. H. S., Senior Boy with Best Personality 4. BRENDA GAIL TURNER One for whom ' headache bands were made — will add much to the teaching profession. Camera Club 1; F. T. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. Vice-President 1, 2; Basketball 1; Bible Club 3, 4; Bible Club Secretary 4; Span¬ ish Club 2, 3; Library Club 3; Homeroom Treasurer 3. RONALD LARRY TURNER He ' s at the bottom of every up¬ roar — a true gentleman at heart. Football Manager 1, 2;Fire and Civil Defense Committee 4; Wit¬ tiest Senior Boy 4. LARRY DAVIS WHITLOCK A wizard at boats and horns —friendly and cheerful is he. Spanish Club 3; LAUREATE 4; F. F. A. 4; Most Talented Sen¬ ior Boy 4. WADE WILEY WORLEY, Jr. Nonchalant and nice — fun to be around. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4. JOHN FLOYD WH ITMIRE There must be hard work in him, none has come out — one of these good-looking athletes. Homeroom Vice-President 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Best Looking Senior Boy 4. Co-Captain Basketball 4. BARBARA ANN WORSHAM Gay as a red ribbon — a sing¬ ing voice, a winning smile. Basketball 1; Outside Chorus 2; Bible Club 4. 1959 He ' ll always be with us. L 1958 JUNIOR - SENIOR BANQUET CLASS OF ' 60 OFFICERS Wade Britt Shirley Katzenmoyer Amy Meyer Loren Wells The Junior Class comes to the end of the year and stops a little out of breath. Their willingness to work, along with their undying enthusiasm, ensured the success of their numerous projects. Classes were exciting as well as educational for this group. Proving that one angle equals another and that two lines were parallel were only two of the problems that faced them in geometry. By study¬ ing the Constitution in American History they pre¬ Vice-President Secretary President Treasurer pared themselves to become better citizens and future leaders of America. Term papers and vocabu¬ lary cards kept the Juniors in a constant dilemma. Finally came that long-awaited thrill—decorating for the Junior-Senior. Everyone enjoyed the long weeks of preparation, the last-minute rush, and, fi¬ nally, that Big Night. The Juniors don ' t spend much time reminiscing because there is an even greater adventure ahead- becoming the seniors of 1960! Page Thirty-Five David Allen Pat Austelle Diane Barriere Ann Blythe Alan Bridgeman Johnny Briggs Wade Britt Tom Broom Frances Buckley Delores Burnette George Cagle Jack Cagle David Carmichael Morris Carswell Scottie Chandler JUNIORS Doug Chapman Meriem Clark Erma Lee Corn Larry Corn Joe Dill Lois Dill Mike Drake Tommy Durham Kaye Edwards Frank Elliot Douglas Ferris Mike Flanagan Doris Foulds Catherine Franklin Bobby Freeman Page Thirty-Six I Jim Freeman Richard Gaillard Marilyn Gettman Barbara Gregory Mary Lynn Griffin Robert Guice Jerry Hall Jim Harberson Mary Jo Hart Evalyn Heaton Linda Heidecker Larry Henderson Brenda Hendricks Earl Higdon Roger Holdford JUNIORS Calvert Hunt Jean Hunt Christine Hyder Vickie Jones Shirley Katzenmoyer Lnn Keith Mary Beth Key Sarah King Sandy Kinney r -a — ir: Phyllis Lanning Karen Leslie Tom Loflin Pat Lowry Wendell Martin Page Thirty-Seven Joyce Massey Dan May Paul McWhorter Amy Meyer Paul Michalove Benny Miller Johnny Mitchell Ray Morrison Billy Nelson Buddy Nelson Elizabeth Nelson Pat Nelson Joe Oates Mary Okie Steve Orr JUNIORS Brenda Page Martha Louise Perry Barbara Pieterek Mary Love Poole Abby Pundick Herby Quarles Lindsay Raiford Sandra Reynolds Sammy Riddle Edward Rogers Pat Rogers Jack Ruff Rose Marie Russell Carol Schweikhart Bob Shipman Page Thirty-Eight Larry Sigmon Linda Sitton Barbara Smith Brenda Smith Jimmy Smyth Billie Jean Snyder Larry Stepp Jerry Stewart Gary Stiffler Barbara Story Freda Surles Jimmy Tillotson Eleanor Timmerman Carol Todt Grady Vaughn JUNIORS Penny Waring Loren Wells Harriet White Carolyn Williams Carolyn Williford Jay Wilson Ronald Wood Mike Yopp Page Thirty-Nine CHRISTMAS DANCE 1958 DECEMBER CLASS OF ' 61 LEFT TO RIGHT: J!m Austelle, treasurer; Carole Bowden, presi¬ dent; Charles Myers, vice-president; Jim Fain, secretary (not pictured). SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS SOPHOMORES! SOPHOMORES! SOPHOMORES! At last we can look behind as well as ahead. We can profit by our experiences of last year and look forward to making our own contributions to H-H-S and to Mr. Bearcat. Last year Mr. Bearcat was merely a meaningless symbol, but now that we have lived under his con¬ stant influence, we know him as a reality and as a vital part of our lives. Page Forty-One SOPHOMORE CLASS ROW I—Sherrill Atkins, Jim Austelle, Paul Bagwell, Johnny Bailey, Marilyn Barnwell. ROW II—Larry Beal, Howard Bennett, Carole Bowden, Skip Boys, Rachael Brevard. ROW III—Linda Bridgeman, Loren Brown, Bonnie Buckley, Nancy Burns, Linda Cameron. ROW IV—Kitty Carpenter, Phillip Carson, JoAnn Case, Martha Causby, John Channon. ROW V—Elizabeth Clark, Jean Clark, Roy Clouse, Robert Col¬ lier, Teddy Collins. ROW VI—Nancy Colt, David Connor, Brenda Corn, Jerry Corn, Ronald Corn. ROW VII—Gene Crosby, Barbara Cunningham, Helen Davey, Betty Jo Davis, Anne Dellinger. Page Forty-Two SOPHOMORE CLASS ROW I—Buddy Dotson, Eleanor Dotson, Garry Duncan, John Duncan, Franklin Durham. ROW II—Richard Erwin, Mari¬ anne Ewbank, Jim Fain, Mary Neal Few, Ronnie Fletcher. ROW III—Diana Frahm, Woody Gash, James Gibbs, Lynn Good- son, Don Hall. ROW IV—Ann Harrelson, Bobby Harrelson, Mary Jeanne Harrel¬ son, Kenneth Hayden, Tommy Hawki ns. ROW V—Eric Heidacker, Rita Helton, Joyce Henderson, Patsy Hicks, Patsy Honeycutt. ROW VI—Johnny Hooper, Frank Hoyle, Belinda Hundley, Judy Huntley, Ann Hyder. ROW VII—Ronald Hyder, Betsy Irving, Jerry Jarvis, Linda Jen¬ kins, Judy Johnson. Page Forty-Three SOPHOMORE CLASS ROW I—Maureen Jordan, Mike Justice, Dianne Justus, Bill Key, Charles Keenum. ROW II—Linda Kilpatrick, Wilma Kilpatrick, Margaret King, Forence Krutch, Carolyn Lamb. ROW III—John Laughter, Bobby Lee, Curtiss Leroy, Lennox Lind¬ say, Pat Lusk. ROW IV—Johnny Lyda, Nathan Lyda, Ernest McCall, Jerry Mc¬ Call, Dedee MacDowell. ROW V—Eddie McGraw, Billy McKee, Janice McLemore, Bill McMurry, Janey McShane. | ROW VI—Joyce Maloney, Judy Marlowe, Carl May, Sue Misenhiemer, Penny Morse. ROW VII—Susette Mottsman, Joe Mullinax, Charles Myers, Larry Neill, Paul Nuckolls. Page Forty-Four SOPHOMORE CLASS ROW I—Georgia O ' Cain, Mary Ann Olsen, Billy Orr, Sylvia Page, Carroll Painter. ROW II—Dorothy Patterson, Lin¬ da Pearce, Talmadge Penland, Brenda Plemmons, Rodney Press- ley. ROW III—Joby Prince, Nancy Puckett, Susanne Razzanno, Lon Redman, Dale Reed. ROW IV—Rosemary Robinson, Shirley Robinson, Reenie Rogers, Ronald Rollins, Buddy Rowe. ROW V—Barbara Russell, Stan Scott, Lamar Sheppard, Peter Sieber, Robert Sizemore. ROW VI—Bonnie Smith, Billy Smythe, Alice Strider, Clarence Summey, David Tempelton. ROW VII—Linda Thomas, Richard Todd, Pamela Toles, Ronald fourbert, Pam Waters. Page Forty-Five SOPHOMORE CLASS Buddy Webb Jim Webb Jim Whitmire David Wiggins Earnest Wilson Joan Worsham 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . One for the camera! Telephone!! Who ' s it for? Fashion minded or absent minded? Going our way? Those Sophomore Girls. Ummmmm Boy! Can he sing! CLASS OF ' 62 LEFT TO RIGHT: Corbin Williams, Vice-President; Judy Tuller, Secretary; Sam Elliot, President; Mary Jean Carpenter, Treasurer. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS With the help of the upper-classmen, we, the freshman class of 1958- ' 59, have adapted ourselves to high school life with remarkable ease. Confidence and complacency characterize us, little BEAR CUBS, as we select and track our prey , or goal in life. We know that the road ahead will be diffi¬ cult, but we will go on regardless of the odds, as we try to uphold the true BEARCAT SPIRIT. Page Forty-Seven ROW I—Julia Adcox, Joan Barber, Beverly Barr, Carole Beck, Glenn Bell, John Blackwell, Henrietta Blankenship, Page Bowden, Wilma Branks, Martha Brock. ROW II—Frances Burrell, Donald Burnett, Becky Byers, Ned Campbell, Ted Campbell, Mary Jean Carpenter, Rebecca Carson, Cynthia Cole, Janet Cole, Charles Connell. ROW III—Charles Cook, Dixie Corn, Roger Crisp, Dianne Crowell, Marie Dennette, Margaret Drake, Judy Edenfield, Tommy Edney, Agnes Erwin, Joseph Erwin. ROW IV—Rodney Erwin, Barbara Ferris, Bill Few, Wayne Fletcher, Kenneth Floyd, Sue Fluitt, Robert Ford, Donna Freeman, Sarah Ellen Gaffney, Jennifer Gamble. ROW V—Edna Garren, Linda Garren, Susan Gretz, Neal Grisson, Francis Guice, Sharon Hall, Tom Harrington, Douglas Hart, Mary Julia Hawkins, Carolyn Hoots. ROW VI—Freda Howard, Roy Hubert, Mahlon Hudgins, Garry Hunt, Tony Hunt, Carolyn Hyder, Kenneth Hyder, Bob Irving, Ben Israel, David Jackson. FRESHMEN i Page Forty-Eight FRESHMEN Page Forty-Nine ROW I—Neal Jackson, Chuck Jamison, Gerald Johnson, Merritt Johnson, Sandra Johnson, Loretta Jones, Eugene King, Freddy Lampley, Mary LaVassaur, Sarah Ledbetter. ROW II—Danny Lemons, Dwight Leroy, Janet Leslie, Lois Lewin, Mickey Livingston, Vickey Livingston, Billy Martin, Charles Mason, Frank Mayo, Carol McAdams. ROW III—Douglas Merrill, Nenon Merrill, Charles Muse, Wood- row Moon, Don Nanney, Julie Nattress, Harold Newland, Shirley Nuberg, Peggy Ogle, Kathy Okie. ROW IV—John Olsen, Marie Orcutt, Elaine Orr, Larry Patterson, Fellars Patty, Greta Peace, Dianne Pearce, Rose Ann Perry, Lillie Plemmons, Paulette Rhody. ROW V—Joyce Rogers, Arthur Ruff, Phyllis Sawyer, Mary Ellen Shepherd, Carey Shore, Austin Smith, Nancy Smith, Sandra Smith, David Stansell, Dick Steppe. ROW VI—Hayward Stover, Mike Strange, Robert Sumner, Marg¬ aret Surles, Barbara Taylor, Carole Taylor, Bob Thornes, Dianne Thompson, Judy Thuston, Linda Tabor. FRESHMEN Page Fifty Henderson Co. Public Library Hendersonville, N. C. FRESHMEN • i • Page Fifty-One FRESHMEN SNAP SHOTS ROW I—Judy Tuller, Terry Verduin, Larry Ward, Guyene Waters, Bill Watson. ROW II—Steve Whitmire, Corbin Williams, Sandra Woodfin, Nancy Wright, Guy Wycoff. ROW III—Peggy Youngblood. 1. Auditioning for Shock Theatre 2. Ahhhhh! Summertime. 3. Howdy, Pea Pickers! 4. Just posing for a picture. 0n ' t let stars 9 t in y°u r e ye s . ' ' Pa ' in ' ers Para ' dUe ' Takes Talent. Smile and the whole world smiles with you. Physics or Phys. Ed.? Well, anyway it ' s good for the waist line. Oh Coachl Explosives. c “ddlg ACTIVITIES CO-OPERATION STUDENT COUNCIL TOM SHEPHERD President KATHY HOYLE Secretary FIRST ROW: Mrs. Brown, Peggy Lou Klick, Joan Barber, Miller Goss, Bill Brookshire, Sandy Kinney, Patsy Reece, Mrs. Croft. SECOND ROW: Claire Kalin, Ann Harrelson. Jim Austelle, Pat Rogers, Shirley Katzenmoyer, Bobby Byers, Ridley Kessler, Tommy Boys, Linda Laughter, Julie Nattris, Wendell Martin, Carole Bowden, Charles Myers, Don Nanney, Brenda Hendricks. STAND¬ ING: Gary Stiffler, Kathy Hoyle, Tom Shepherd, Jane Bryant. GARY STIFFLER Vice-President JANE BRYANT Treasurer FIRE AND CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE POINT BOARD The Student Council is composed of home¬ room representatives, department heads, the student body officers and the sponsors. Serving as the connecting link between the student body and the administration we meet every Tuesday to plan projects and to discuss problems which arise in our daily school life. This year we have sold Bearcat sweat shirts, inaugurated an Honor Code, and sponsored a new students ' party, College Day, a Christmas party, student body elec¬ tions, Orientation Day, and assembly pro¬ grams. ELECTIONS COMMITTEE SOCIAL COMMITTEE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Janey McShane, Elaine Wilson, Betsy Irving, Penny Morse, Margaret King, Carol Todt, Linda Heidecker, Marianne Ewbank, Ann Hyder, Barbara Story, Lin Sitton, Donna Blythe, Johnny Laughter, David Carmicheal, Shirley Katzenmoyer, Margaret Pierson, Mrs. Price, sponsor; Carolyn Williams, Johnny Bailey, Elizabeth Nelson, Johnny Briggs, Ann Harrelson, Suzanne Razzano. LATIN CLUB CAROLYN WILLIAMS President SHIRLEY KATZENMOYER Vice-President Labor Omnia Vincif! SUZANNE RAZZANO Secretary The purpose of the Latin Club is to instill in its members a clearer understanding and deeper appre¬ ciation of ancient Rome and its culture and history. Membership in the club is limited to students enrolled in the second-year Latin classes. In the spring members of the club and their dates and first-year Latin students maintaining the highest ANN HARRELSON Treasurer scholastic average are entertained at the Latin Club Banquet. Latin lives again as the Latin students meet every other Friday with their sponsor, Mrs. Elizabeth Price. In the informative programs, fun, and fellowship of the meetings, Mr. Bearcat is personified as a Live Roman. Page Fifty-Eight Amigos, in our meetings every third Tuesday, we increase our knowledge of Spanish-speaking countries. Many Latin American songs and dances are learned. Membership in our Spanish Club is limited to Span¬ ish II students who are interest in joining. After mid¬ term first-year Spanish students maintaining an A average are invited to join the club. This year we have enjoyed preparing a Christmas box of food for a needy family and writing to Span¬ ish students. EVALYN HEATON Treasurer SPANISH CLUB Phyllis Lanning, Linda Ballenger, Vicki Jones, Wade Worley, Kathy Hoyle, Peggy Lou Klick, social chairman; Brenda Smith, Evalyn Heaton, Sandy Morse, Calvert Hunt, Pat Rogers, Gail Barber, Abby Pundick, Dianne Barriere, Elaine Gettman, Loren Wells, Bob Shipman, Sandy Kinney, Herby Quarles, Jim Freeman, Paul Michalove, Loren Brown, Dan May, Stan Scott, Gary Stiffler, Roger Holford, Joe Oates, Donna Hollamon, Miss Ratcliff e, sponsor. HENDERSONVILLE Since its formation the Hendersonville High School Band has been a source of pleasure to students and faculty of H. H. S. and residents of Henderson County. Throughout the year the band has presented con¬ certs at various schools, has performed at ball games, and has entertained at other campus activities. Long and tedious hours were required to attain MAJORETTES Jannette Jones, Mickey Livingston, Carol Taylor, Wilma Kilpatrick, Linda Magness, Nancy Harberson, Vickey Livingston, Brenda Hendricks. the rating of superior at the Western District Con¬ test in March. This year was highlighted by their participation in the State Band Contest in Greensboro, N. C. The spirit of Mr. Bearcat has come alive in a musical way for the audiences of the Hendersonville High School Band. ALL STATE BAND Loren Brown, Linda Heidacker, Shirley Katzenmoyer, Tommy Durham, Joyce Henderson, Larry Patterson, Judy Johnson, Dan May, J. D. Johnson, Charles Cordray, Larry Henderson, Jimmy Mehaffey, Buddy Rowe, Tommy Boys, Drum major. HIGH SCHOOL BAND Hats off to the director of our band, Mr. Earl H. Martin! For his self-sacrificial spirit, for his devotion to the development of the musical talents of the H. H. S. student body, and for his endless hours of hard work and practice, which were not spent in vain, Mr. Martin deserves our thanks and praise. MR. EARL MARTIN Director III 91 I 1 i 11 Barbara Pieterek Carol Todt Linda Ballenger Elsa Anders Melissa Fair Barbara Fein Karen Reid Mrs. Kessler, Sponsor Sandy Morse Marcia Carlyn Lois Garren Butch Kessler Patsy Henderson Checking out books and magazines, taking at¬ tendance count, mending and shelving books, writ¬ ing overdue notices, and filing cards are the duties performed by the assistant librarians. The Library Club meets every third Monday. The members attended a district library convention in Asheville and the state convention in Greensboro. One of the club ' s main projects this year was the sponsoring of the Junior Red Cross Drive in the homerooms. LIBRARY CLUB PATSY HENDERSON President MARCIA CARLYN Vice-President SANDY MORSE Secretary BUTCH KESSLER Treasurer Page Sixty-Two LOTTIE FORTESCUE President PAT ROGERS Vice-President ANN HARRELSON Secretary DONNIS CORN Treasurer To interest young people in teaching as a career and to give them some experiences in working to¬ gether on problems of the profession and the com¬ munity is the aim of the Future Teachers of America. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Lucille Allen, much has been done to create an interest in the teaching pro¬ fession here at Hendersonville High School. Delegates attended the state convention at Win¬ ston Salem and several members went to Appalachian College on a spring field trip. Pam Waters Barbara Cunningham Linda Kilpatrick Rita Helton Penny Morse Maragret Pierson Martha Nanney Alda Jean Cantrell Melissa Fair Linda Ballenger llena King Gary Stiffler Freddie Lampley Mary Jean Carpenter Vicki Jones Brenda Corn Ann Hyder Kathy Morgan Marianne Olsen Joyce Maloney Kitty Carpenter Mary Neal Few Georgia Lou O ' Cain Peggy Lou Klick Paula McWhorter Lin Sitton Carolyn Williams Phyllis Lanning Mrs. Allen, Sponsor Billy Orr Betsy Irving Carolyn Lamb Lottie Fortescue Donnis Corn Elizabeth Clark Pat Rogers Carol Todt Shirley Katzenmoyer Tommy Durham Elsa Anders Annette Moody Barbara Fein Patsy Reece Brenda Turner Sandy Morse FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Page Sixty-Three Martha Brock Brenda Plemmons Mary Jean Harrelson Virginia King Pat Nelson Brenda Turner Florence Kutch Martha Lamb Phyllis Sawyer Pat Sentell Pam Towles Bonnie Buckley Martha Perry Brenda Hendricks Harriet White Penny Waring Mary Neal Few Lorraine Cole CHORUS Memorable moments have been added to our assemblies by the renditions given by the H. H. S. Chorus. Church and civic programs have also been enriched with their music. Under the direction of Mr. Martin, the Chorus has been introduced to the Theorem of Music, a study of musical notes, lines, and basic musical principles. MARS HILL GROUP Each year chorus students are selected to attend Mars Hill Col¬ lege in order to participate in a song festival. CHORUS AT WORK Mr. Martin and Chorus working out the fine points of a musical number. Page Sixty-Four OFFICERS Virginia King, vice-president; George Ridenhout, president; Patsy Reece, treasurer; Brenda Turner, secretary. BIBLE All students at H. H. S. are eligible for member¬ ship in the Bible Club. The organization holds its meetings the second Tuesday every month. This year the club members have prepared Thanks¬ giving and Christmas baskets of food for needy COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Ann Keith, Kathy Jones, Pat Rogers, and Martha Lamb keep the club activities running smoothly. families, given a devotional program at the rest home, and collected cancelled stamps in exchange for Bibles printed in foreign languages to be sent abroad. CLUB llena King Brenda Turner Barbara Pieterek Karen Reid Patsy Reese Ann Keith Karen Leslie Paula McWhorter Penny Turner Jane Arnold Annette Moody Amelia Coates Christine Hyder Pat Rogers Carol Todt Lorraine Cole Barbara Gregory Suzanne Moore Margaret Pierson Gail Barber Martha Lamb Mollie Okie Nancy Puckett Kathy Jones Bonnie Smith Jo Ann Case Lois Garren Delores Burnette Larry Corn Linda Ballenger Mrs. Shipp, Sponsor Page Sixty-Five CLUB TOM SHEPHERD President BOBBY BYERS Treasurer TOMMY BOYS Secretary MILLER GOSS Vice-President The Key Club is an organization whose primary purpose is to recognize boys at H. H. S. who have contributed outstanding leadership and service to school and community. Membership is composed of seniors, juniors, and one sophomore. Luncheon meetings are held every Friday at twelve-fifteen. This year the club members have sold Bearcat tags and collected money for a gift box in conjunction with the International Relations Committee. As a new project they have sponsored a project for cam¬ pus beautification. Jack Alexander, Bill Brookshire, Tommy Gregory, Benny Johnson, Ridley Kessler. David Allen, Jim Harberson, Paul Michelove, Johnny Mitchell. Steve Orr, Gary Stiffler, Loren Wells, Jim Fain. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TOMMY BOYS President MRS. BETTY PRICE Sponser MILLER GOSS Treasurer The Valentine Chapter of the National Honor Society is limited to students who are considered by the faculty to possess outstanding character, scholar¬ ship, leadership, and service to both school and community. Throughout the year these students have been entrusted with the duties of selling tickets at athletic events, awarding the scholarship cup each six-weeks grading period, and honoring the upper twenty-five per-cent of the sophomore class with a tea. Two new projects successfully added this year are distributing ribbons each six-weeks grading per¬ iod to denote honor roll students and honoring all members of the Honor Society from 1927 to 1959 with a tea. Gail Barber, Lottie Fortescue, Donna Hollamon, Claire Kalin, Marianne La Tourette. Jim Harberson, Earl Higdon, Shirley Katzenmoyer, Mary Beth Key, Pat Rogers, Carolyn Williams. Linda Laughter, Diane Merritt, Martha Nanney, Eloise Rollins, Tom Shepherd. OFFICERS SHOP WORK The boys work in shop and make some beautiful wooden articles. Charlie McCall, president; Lionel Jones, vice-president; Jack Ruff, secretary; Lowell Barnett, reporter; Wendell Martin, sentinel; F. F. A. Man works from dawn till set of sun . . . The main purpose of the Future Farmers of America Club is the training of its members to develop agri¬ cultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. This year, under the sponsorship of Mr. Wiggins, the boys have participated in competitive contests on both district and state levels. The main project this year has been the developing of a 125 acre plot of land into forest acreage. . ... , FRONT ROW: Nathan Lyda, Jack Trantham, Joby Prince, Joe Mace, Ronald Wood, Talmadge Penland, Ronnie Pressley, Wendell Martin, Jack Ruff, Gary Duncan, Robert Guice, Morris Carswell, Ernest McCall, Eugene Crosby, Ray Gibbs, Jerry Jarvis. STANDING: Roy Clouse, Jimmy Smyth, Lionel Jones, Lowell Barnett, Charlie McCall, Don Sawyer, Larry Petti, David Sentell, Jack Cagle, Tommy Hawkins, George Cagle, Bill McMurray, Ronnie Hyder, Jay Wilson, Mike Drake. Page Sixty-Eight SITTING: Joy Griesmyer, Linda Ballenger, Jannette Jones, Phyllis Lanning, Scottie Chandler, Ann Blythe, Brenda Smith. STANDING: Lynn Goodson, Freda Surles, June McMahan, Amelia Coates, Lois Garren, Lin Sitton, Abby Pundick, Vicki Jones. . . . but woman ' s work is never The Future Homemakers of America bring together groups interested in better home and family living. The development of social qualities and improve¬ ments of home life are stressed. Affiliated with the state and national F. H. A. chapters, it increases op- done. portunities for the development of leadership and intelligent participation so much needed in a demo¬ cratic society. This club, under the efficient leadership of Miss Charlotte Turner, has become one of the out¬ standing clubs of Hendersonville High OFFICERS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Joy Griesmyer, president; Jannette Jones, vice-president; Scottie Chandler, secretary; Phyllis Lanning, treasurer; Lin Sitton, re¬ porter; Lois Garren, historian; June McMahan, tri-county repre¬ sentative. Jannette Jones and Lois Garren sell Christmas gifts in the vestibule. Page Sixty-Nine SITTING: Linda Jenkins, Phyllis Nash, Mary Jean Harrelson, Georgia Lou O ' Cain, Martha Nanney, Eleanor Timmerman, Barbara Russell, Carolyn Lamb, Linda Pierce. STANDING: Mr. Cumming, Lynn Goodson, Suzette Mottsman, Lennox Lindsey, Dan May, Loren Brown, Larry Patterson, Pat Austelle, Linda Heidacker, Doris Foulds. MUSIC APPRECIATION CLUB The youngest club at H. H. S. is the Music Ap¬ preciation Club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Wil¬ liam Cumming. It was organized in an attempt to pro¬ mote an interest in music on our campus and to pro¬ vide an opportunity for fellowship of those students with similar interests. The members have acquired a knowledge and appreciation of some of the world ' s greatest composers and their music. Every other Wednesday afternoon melodious tones permeate the halls of H. H. S. to provide cheer and inspiration for all who pause to listen. ELEANOR TIMMERMAN DAN MAY . MARTHA NANNEY MR. CUMMING . . President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer . Sponsor These students like classical music as well as semi-classical. Page Seventy UDENT BODY OFFICERS 1959-1960 mk m ia President . .. Vice-President Treasurer . .. . . Garry Stiffler .Jim Fain Carolyn Williams ' CHICORA C. WESTMORELAND Sponsor GAIL BARBER DIANE MERRITT Co-Editor Co-Editor KATHY HOYLE Circulation Manager MARY F. ATKINS Sponsor JIM HARBERSON Associate Editor LOTTIE FORTESCUE ELAINE GETTMAN Photographer Photographer ELOISE ROLLINS Feature Editor JOY GRIESMYER Exchange Editor JANE BRYANT Business Manager Marcia Carlyn Writer Marianne Ewbank Writer Jim Fain Writer Cathy Franklin Writer Annette Moody Asst. Art Editor David Allen Writer Lindsey Raiford Pat Rogers st. Business Mgr. Asst. Circ. Mgr. Tommy Gregory Advertising Barbara Fein Advertising Alda Jean Cantrell Advertising M. Donna Hollamon Writer Claire Kalin Peggy Lou Klick Linda Laughter Writer Writer Writer Evalyn Heaton Patsy Henderson Earl Higdon Advertising Adv ertising Advertising Barbara Story Advertising Carolyn Williams Advertising Marilyn Gettman Typist Mary Lynn Griffin Typist Martha Nanney Typist Doris Russman Typist Paula McWhorter Writer Johnny Mitchell Marianne Olsen Writer Writer Tom Loflin Advertising Barbara Pieterek Patsy Reece Writer Writer Gary Stiffler Advertising • I To publish a book that would be more than just another yearbook recording school spirit in pictures, to catch the true spirit of life at Hendersonville high, and to reflect that school spirit throughout the pages of the LAUREATE has been the goal of the entire staff. Work actually began during the month of Septem¬ ber with the launching of the magazine drive, fol¬ lowed by an intensive advertising campaign. This was followed by the planning of the layout, then LOTTIE FORTESCUE Editor DORIS RUSSMAN Business Manager DONNA HOLLAMON LINDA LAUGHTER Activities Editor Senior Editor BILLY OSBORNE Sports Editor TOMMY GREGORY Advertising Manager MARVIE STOVER Circulation Manager MARY F. ATKINS Sponsor BARBARA FEIN Asst. Activities Editor CLAIRE KALIN Asst. Senior Editor LIONEL JONES Asst. Sports Editor RIDLEY KESSLER Advertising LARRY WHITLOCK LEON CLEMENTS PEGGY LOU KLICK Advertising Advertising Typist picture taking and retaking began and continued almost until the final deadline, February 15. Write¬ ups, tear-ups, and write-ups again. It was all as simple as that, yet it involved end¬ less hours of work, work that will be rewarding if the yearbook is a living link between you and your high school life, and if it recaptures ever anew the memories of the life and spirit that to you were Hendersonville High. 1 PATSY HENDERSON, Co-Captain CLAIRE KALIN CATHY FRANKLIN JOYCE MASSEY JANE BRYANT, Co-Captain MARIANNE LA TOURETTE LOVE POOLE KAY KISPAUGH We cheerleaders are the main¬ stay of our school spirit. We are ng for our teams at all athletic contests. LINDSEY RAIFORD During the year, we have had pep-rallies, decorated goal posts, and distributed song sheets. Un¬ der the guidance of our sponsors, Mrs. Croft and Mrs. Rhinehart, we sponsored the Homecoming Party and the Athletic Banquet. ATHLETICS SPORTSMANSHIP FOOTBALL BOB BYERS CLIFFORD FREEMAN Senior Junior SANDY KINNEY Junior BILL ORR Sophomore COACH HAROLD CLINE JIM HARBERSON Junior LOREN WELLS Junior Jfe.4 k ' M FOOTBALL WADE BRITT Junior BILL KEY Sophomore JON DAVIES Senior MIKE YOPP Junior COACH JIM PARDUE JAY WILSON Junior JIM WEBB Sophomore BILL McKEE Sophomore LARRY HENDERSON Junior JOHN MITCHELL Junior ALAN BRIDGEMAN Junior : ; . 1958 BEARCAT SQUAD r Bearcats STATISTICS Opponets 80 First downs 87 1286 Rushing Yardage 1891 720 Passing Yardage 417 97 Passes 75 38 Completed 24 12 Intercepted by 4 14 Fumbles lost 18 345 Penalties 394 Managers—Hoyle and Neill Coach Harold Cline had his work cut out for him this year with a loosely attacking team that looked worse on defense. But it seemed, after the first en¬ counter with Brevard, that Cline hit the winning column with a high-spirited team. With every follow¬ ing game the ' Cats improved. Cline ' s coaching de¬ serves applause from every gridiron fan with the 5-4-1 record for the year. Cats RECORD Opps. 6 Enka 13 0 Brevard 45 13 Owen 7 26 Erwin 0 13 Waynesville 13 7 Brevard 21 6 Canton 26 24 Bethel 0 32 Reynolds 14 54 N. Buncombe 13 181 Totals 152 Help ? ? The ' Cats traveled to Brevard next and lost a real heart-breaker. The game ended with Brevard in the lead 13-7. Canton downed Hendersonville for their last defeat of the season. In the next game the Bear¬ cats tripped Bethel 24-0. Get your finger out of my eye. After opening the 1958 season with de¬ feats from Enka and Brevard, the Bearcats topped Owen 13-7. Next to suffer under Kinney ' s troupe was Erwin 26-0. A tall Moun¬ taineer team invaded H. H. S. and barely managed a 13-13 tie. Keep those legs turning, Harbo. The Reynolds Rockets were blasted by a 32-14 defeat at the hands of Henderson¬ ville. The ' Cats .ended their gridiron season by walloping North Buncombe 54-13. This concluded H. H. S. ' s 1958 football wars in grand style after a rather slow start. Their season record was 5-4-1. Page Eighty-Three Page Eighty-Four Page Eighty-Five BOYS ' BASKETBALL JOHN WHITMIRE BOBBY BYERS STEVE ORR SANDY KINNEY WADE BRITT 1958 BEARCATS Coach Harold Cline Captains Bobby Byers and John Whitmire Two bits, four bits. Six bits, one dollar; Everybody for the Bearcats Stand up and holler. H. H. S. Opponents 66 Christ School 36 50 Enka 34 50 Erwin 44 59 Waynesville 38 76 Brevard 49 51 Canton 39 36 Enka 48 67 Canton 42 43 Flat Rock 42 38 Waynesville 50 38 Bethel 51 39 Erwin 38 47 Brevard 34 56 Christ School 44 45 Flat Rock 52 29 Bethel 42 790 TOTALS 683 49.4 Average per game 42.7 Page Eighty-Seven BASKETBALL THE J. V. TEAM—David Templeton, Jim Whitmire, Jim Austelle, Ronnie Corn, Billy Orr, Jim Fain, Richard Todd, Ernie Wilson, Stan Scott, Bill McMurray Paul Bagwell, Coach Pardue. RONNIE CORN DONNIS CORN 7959 GERRY McCALL JIM WEBB JIM AUSTELLE BASEBALL SANDY KINNEY COACH JIM PARDUE i ettuir MOST DEPENDABLE MARTHA NANNEY TOMMY GREGORY MOST INTELLECTUAL ILENA KING MILLER GOSS TTY BEST PERSONALITY JANE BRYANT BOB TEMPLETON (Hiasa MOST TALENTED BECKY BRITTAIN LARRY WHITLOCK BEST ALL ROUND CLAIRE KALIN TOM SHEPHERD nf 1953 BEST LOOKING BARBARA FEIN JOHN WHITMIRE gmjmrlattwH i CUTEST LINDA LAUGHTER BENNY JOHNSON MOST POPULAR MARVIE STOVER JOE BYERS FRIENDLIEST PEGGY LOU KLICK TOMMY BOYS g u mhxt w8 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED LOTTIE FORTESCUE GEORGE RIDENHOUR MOST ATHLETIC SHARON POWELL BOBBY BYERS BEST DRESSED MOST SCHOOL-SPIRITED (Selected by the Laureate Staff) KATHY HOYLE DONNIS CORN MOST CAREFREE MELISSA FAIR BUTCH KESSLER 1950 ELAINE GETTMAN KENNETH BRINKLEY i num | - VALEDICTORIAN MILLER GOSS limutr i’tuiirutii (Ela m of 1950 SALUTATORIAN ILENA KING Page Ninety-Seven DIANE MERRITT ENGLISH TOMMY BOYS ELOISE ROLLINS BAND ENGLISH MILLER GOSS SCIENCE MATHEMATICS ENGLISH DONNA HOLLAMON SPANISH MARGARET PIERSON LATIN Ball of 19 Page Ninety-Eight ILENA KING BIBLE MARTHA NANNEY BUSINESS CHARLIE McCALL AGRICULTURE LOTTIE FORTESCUE HOME ECONOMICS Jam? 53 DONNIS CORN SHOP Page Ninety-Nine Itimttprnmtng Participating students thoroughly enjoyed the frills and follies of the annual Home¬ coming Parade held on the afternoon of the big night. Even those who didn ' t quite make Main Street got a big thrill out of decorations and thought the first block was just great. This year ' s race for Queen was a break from tradition with all four candidates for top honors coming from the senior class. Barbara Fein, Patsy Henderson, Linda Laughter, and Elloise Rollins were the centers-of attraction throughout the week. The leading candidates from the under classes comprised the Queen ' s court. Page One Hundred I (Or in to 24, 195B As atways, crowds packed into the concession stands at half-time. Hardworking students with grease¬ laden clothes and an undying spirit joyfully turned out popcorn, candy, and coca-colas for the hungary spectators. Proceeds from the home game concessions went to the support of The Red and White and the Laureate. The crowning of Miss Patsy Henderson as Homecoming Queen by Captain Tom Shep¬ herd highlighted the half-time ceremonies of the Reynolds-Hendersonville game on Octo¬ ber 24, 1958. A large crowd of students, alumni, friends, and visitors was on hand for this annual occasion. Indeed, this year ' s event was a true homecoming. Page One Hundred One rjCcuireate 1959 - CLAIRE KALIN Page One Hundred Three Display Sportsmanship (XThr ISrb and White Promote Fair Play Hendersonville High School—“Dedicated to the Sanctity of Child Personality ’ Volume XXXI HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, SEPTEMBER 25, 1958 Numb: Locals To Vie With Four Traditional Foes; Previous Records Disclose Cats ' Superiority H. H. S. BASKETBALL CAPTAINS Left to right are John Whitmire, boys’ alternate captain; Sharon Powell, girls’ alternate captain; Marvie Stover, girls’ captain; and Bobby Byers, boys’ captain. Establishment Of Honor System At H.H.S. Needs Students ' Support To Be Successfi Under the direction of the Student council, Hendersonville hi; school is in the process of establishing an honor code system. 1: purpose is to develop the character of students through self-disciplit honesty, and a sense of responsibility; to instill within students pri for their school; and to promote the good reputation of the scho Pictured above are Bobby Byers (front), Ilena King, Tommy Boys, and Claire Jean Kalin (left to right). “This above all,—to thine ownself be true-. And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.” -hhs- Virtue Of Character Warrants Recognition Citizens Of Month Being a high s hool coach is one of the hardest jobs in the world. A coach is always in the public eye, and his conduct must be above re¬ proach. He must get the most out of his team. If he does not win, he will be condemned by the people of the town and sometimes by the students. When he does win, the credit must be given to the team. Harold Cline, H. H. S. athletic di¬ rector and football coach, has had a tremendous load to carry for the last two years. He has had to develop graduation-depleted teams into con¬ tenders both years. While other schools have two, three, and even four football coaches, Coach Cline has had the task of coaching the Bearcat var¬ sity without any assistance whatso¬ ever. His sideline conduct has been ex¬ cellent. Although he must criticize his team in private for their mistakes, he does not adversely criticize a play¬ er in front of townspeople or parents. His language, too, has been exem¬ plary. When a player has been hurt, Coach Cline has always removed him from the game, realizing that a boy’s health is more important than any victory. Away from the sports field Coach Cline is always willing to help other school organizations. Coach Cline deserves a tremendous amount of credit and a large vote of confidence for his fine work. HHS ’ MY LIFE CYCLE • • • . . . is that of four years, yet once I am born I never die. I am invisible, however my spirit and presence are always felt. For I live in the hearts of each of you, and I shall live as long as there is a boy or girl with hope and enthusiasm walking with me. I am living in the clanging of the class bell . . . in the silence that pervades homerooms each morning as devotionals are given. I live in the football stadium and on the basketball court cheering our teams on to victory. I am living in the halls as you change classes . . . in the lunchroom as you gather with your friends. I live in assemblies cheering with each class as it proudly gives its class cheer. I have a feeling of loyalty for my country each time I pledge allegiance to the flag. I have a feeling of loyalty for our school each time we sing Hail to the Red and White. Most of all I have a feeling of fove for each one of you who are a part of our great school. I have a taste of coffee at Brock ' s; of turkey in the lunchroom before Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays; of .donuts, cokes, and Pepto-Bismol. I am seen in crew neck sweaters, in stacks of books, in the RED AND WHITE, in the office writing tardy slips for you, and in all of your extra-curricular activities. I am heard in the classrooms, behind closed doors, at your school socials, in yells of joy, in the locker room after the well-played games; at assemblies when I raise my voice— loudly, if not beautifully. I radiate in smiling faces. I grow strong through unselfish work for me and H. H. S. and love given freely to me. You are I . . . but unlike you I am many places at once, for I go with each of you who will let me. I am Mr. Bearcat, the Spirit of Henderson¬ ville High School. iiitsiiaff ' II! H 1 IN H iK i i il if ADVERTISEMENTS The Spirit of Our Modern Business World is one we on the annual staff were very happy to encounter. With a great deal of generosity, our advertisers in¬ vested in the 1959 Laureate. Their association with us and ours with them was both happy and profit¬ able. Our best wishes and thanks are with all the businessmen who assisted us so willingly. FIRST UNION Compliments of Hendersonville Hardware and Auto Supply Stores NATIONAL BANK Hendersonville, N. C. Member Federal Reserve System JACK SCHULMAN Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. STATON REAL ESTATE Hendersonville, N. C. HENDERSONVILLE AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA BLAIR- McLEOD MOTORS PETE FOLSOM MOTORS Studebaker-Packard Dodge-Ply mouth BOYD CADILLAC-PONTIAC CO. HENDERSONVILLE MOTORS Cadillac-Pontiac Lincoln — Mercury — Edsel GARRETT MOTORS T. LEE OSBORNE Ford Oldsmobile HUNTER CHEVROLET CO. THOMAS MOTOR CO. Chevrolet Buick-GMC Covers by Kingskraft KINGSPORT PRESS, INC. Kingsport, Tennessee DUKE POWER COMPANY Serving the Piedmont Carolinas AMBULANCE Your Money Buys More at ELEANOR ' S OX 3-3435 430 N. Main St. Hendersonville, N. C. SHEPHERD ' S Hendersonville, N. C. ATKINS Saluda, N. C. ASHEVILLE SHOWCASE OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURE CO. SERVICE CO., INC. Asheville, N. C. 107 South Main Street Telephone OXford 3-8109 A Friend of the Schools! UNDERWOOD AGENTS FOR TYPEWRITERS, ADDING MACHINES,’ SERVICE AND SUPPLIES MOORE FARM EQUIPMENT, Inc. ALLIS-CHALMER and NEW IDEA Sales and Service Phone OX-3-4968 Sixth Ave. E. Hendersonville, N. C. 343 North Main Telephone OX 3-5033 MILL END STORE AND SILK SHOP Piece Goods and Draperies Patterns — Sewing Accessories HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. Eat at FREDDY ' S RESTAURANT Most New and Modern Complete Service Private Dining Room Dial OX 3-9240 Spartanburg Highway Hendersonville JODY ' S DRIVE-IN In the Heart of the Blue Ridge - FINE FOOD - Intersection South Main and Church Streets Phone 0X3-9162 Hendersonville, N. C. GILBERT CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO. Manufacturers of Steam Cured, Laboratory Tested Concrete — Cinder and Shale Blocks Phone OX 3-4463 P. O. Box 1340 7th Avenue East ROSENBERG ' S MEN ' S WEAR JV- — TVA£T-—-- . J c DANieU’S •) Hendersonville North Carolina 5th Avenue East SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL INSECTICIDES, INC. LOUIS WILLIAMS SON PLUMBING SUPPLIES PIPE AND COLUMNS ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES - STRUCTURAL STEEL FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF HENDERSONVILLE 131 Fifth Avenue W. Phone OX 3-6551 HOLLEY-SWOFFORD SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY CRANSTON PRINT WORKS COMPANY Established 1825 Fletcher, North Carolina Webster, Mass. Cranston, R. I. Courtesy of Almost Everyone Reads FINE ' S MEAT PRODUCTS The TIMES-NEWS Henderson County ' s Daily Newspaper Compliments of Compliments of EARL DOLBEE REAL ESTATE CHIPMAN LA CROSSE CAROLINA CENTRAL GAS CO. AND METROGAS, INC. O. E. HEDGE Land Auction and Realty Sales Complete Gas Service in the City and Beyond the Gas Mains Industrial or Residential Phone OXfora 3-9635 Hendersonville, N. C. J. C. PENNEY COMPANY Hendersonville, North Carolina SMOKE HOUSE KALMIA DAIRY SPECIALIZED IN BAR BQ 0X3-9127 Hendersonville, N. C. Phone OX 3-5463 226 N. Main St. Phone OX 3-3091 KALIN ' S FURNITURE CO. DeLUXE BEAUTY SHOP NEW AND USED FURNITURE Morris Kalin Hendersonville, N. C. Slim Line Reducing Treatments 6th Avenue West FLANAGAN PRINTING COMPANY WE NEVER DISAPPOINT Dial OX 3-7380 ■ Compliments of CORNELIUS BROS. AND CO. JOHNNY ' S DRIVE IN Auto Painting Phone OX 3-5313 Phone 0X3 9143 0X3 9262 OATES ' PAINT AND BODY SHOP For Tasty Toasted Sandwiches—Thick Milk Shakes Intersection Spartanburg and Greenville Highways 425 Kanuga Street Complete Collision Service SKYLAND REALTY CO. Cleat Norton, Prop. Phone OX 3-7456 126 Fourth Ave. West Hendersonville, N. C. NORTON ' S 66 SERVICE GAS, OIL, TIRES, ACCESSORIES Muffler and Tailpipes Installed THE MOLAND-DRYSDALE CORPORATION BRICK MANUFACTURERS Hendersonville, North Carolina FRANCIS 8c WRIGHT, INC. FARM SUPPLIES OVERTON ' S CASH WHOLESALE CO. Feed — Seed — ; Fertilizer — Farm Equipment Hendersonville, N. C. HENDERSONVILLE, N. C. MORGAN BROTHERS, INC. Wholesalers — Distributors Candy — Cigars — Drugs — Sundries Paper Products and School Supplies Asheville, N. C. HOUSTON ' S FURNITURE CO. HOME FURNISHERS - EASY TERMS BELK-SIMPSON CO. Hendersonville, N. C. SCOTT SUPPLY CO SPAETH ' S Hendersonville, N. C. PAINT - HARDWARE BUILDING SUPPLIES Phone 2-1079 Hendersonville, N. C. LYDA TRUCK SALES AND SERVICE All Work Done by Factory Trained Mechanics NEW AND USED AUTO PARTS 601 Cherry St. Hendersonville, N. C. HENDERSONVILLE COUNTY FUEL DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. SERVICE OIL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. W. A. BAXTER YOUNGBLOOD OIL CO., INC. J. H. REABEN OIL SUPPLY CO., Incorporated J. D. PEARCE HENDERSON OIL CO. RICHARDSON ' S FUEL SUPPLY CO. CITY ICE STORAGE CO. T. B. MEADOWS DUFF OIL COMPANY JUSTICE WRIGHT OIL CO., INC. HENDERSONVILLE COCA-COLA READY-MIX, INC. BOTTLING CO. QUALITY READY MIX CONCRETE Hendersonville, North Carolina Phone OX 3-7568 1300 North Main Compliments of MILLER ' S LAUNDRY Compliments of Everything for the Home RELIABLE FURNITURE COMPANY PORTER ' S ESSO 314 N. Main Street Phone OX 3-5370 Established 1932 Henderson County Pharmaceutical Association Dedicated to Building Better Health Through Pharmacy Hendersonville, North Carolina THE NORTHWESTERN BANK OF HENDERSONVILLE We Welcome the Opportunity to Serve the Students and Faculty Main Office—Eastside Main St. at 4th Avenue Westside Branch—Westside Main St. at 4th Avenue 7th Branch—7th Avenue West and Grove Street Southside Branch—Greenville Highway Fletcher Branch—Fletcher, North Carolina MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION BOND BAKERS GENERAL BAKING CO. CENTRAL NEWS STAND CLAUDE DRAKE, Proprietor Phone OX 3-3160 116 6th Ave. LEONA ' S Hendersonville, North Carolina LEVINSON DEPARTMENT STORE General Electric Zenith LAWRENCE ORR, INC. RADIO TELEVISION Sales and Service 625 FIFTH AVENUE, WEST TELEPHONE 4571 Greenville, South Carolina BERKELEY MILLS BALFOUR NORTH CAROLINA BETTER STREET AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING WILL MAKE A SAFER AMERICA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1959 OUTDOOR LIGHTING DEPARTMENT GENERAL ELECTRIC HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Autographs £jxu. o Z, HDERSON COUNTV For Reference