Jasper High School - J Hi Nike Yearbook (New Bern, NC)

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 Who was it that said there were no signs of success in the hearts and minds of those 1957 Seniors of Good Ole Jasper Hi School? Was it you? Ah, yes, no doubt. But do you know? While preparing for my summer vacation, I decided to find as many of my fellow graduates as 1 could. I am, incidentally, Patricia McDaniel, a nurse at Duke Hospital. My first ambition was to travel back to Jasper. As I stopped by the Neuse Drive Inn, 1 found that Terry Prevost is owner and operator. Still good milkshakes, Boy! Ray White, always faithful in his job, operates a cafe where he sells anything from girls' hairpins to barbecued rabbits. During my visit to my ole classmate, Kay McCoy, who has now increased her family to two, pre- cious twins, 1 learned about Mack Rice, a modern version of Elvis Presley. Go, Elvis! Too bad Shirley Calhoun and Audrey Watson got married and quit their jobs as waitresses at the Metropolitan Club. I then drove over to Nancy Wetherington's and found that she is still happily married and is now successfully operating the Wetherington Modern Beauty Shop in Dover. From Nancy I learned that Bailey Prevost has become owner of the famous well-known Parker’s Oyster Bar. As I stopped at the Wooten's Service Station, 1 thought the name Wooten sounded familiar, when - who should come out to wait on me but my ole classmate Aubrey Wooten. While talking to Aubrey I happened to look up, and there was Archie Johnson checking the oil in my car. I was very amazed to hear that Jerry Tripp now has his garage and is doing exceedingly well. Then as 1 traveled 1 decided that my next stop would be at the high school. Much to my amaze- ment, Jeffrey Pugh was principal. He and one of his teachers. Virginia Williams, were discussing some of their problems. I wonder who out-talked the other. We talked for awhile, and then it was time for me to be on my way. As I was walking out, who should appear, but Nola Daly who has now learned the responsibilities of married life and is now assisting as a cook in the school cafeteria. We talked awhile, and Nola told me that Faye Adams is now Glee Club director of Jasper, and Betty Hill is her assistant director. After I finished visiting the school, 1 decided to walk over to the gym and who should I see but Leslie Davis, who has taken Mr. Hood's place as band leader. Then I decided to drive to New Bern, and as 1 passed through Spring Garden, I saw someone out in the yard playing with her cherubs. After I looked closely I discovered that it was Kaye Adams who had now become Mrs. Freddie Jones and is contented just staying at home, keeping house and looking after her three small cherubs. Having talked for awhile, Kay told me that Janie McDaniel and Betty Bryan, through seniority in service, have finally become successful secretaries at McLellan's and Kress's. I drove to New Bern, and after talking to Janie and Betty, decided to spend the night at The Hotel Governor Tryon. The next morning I got up early and started back home, feeling very happy to know that all of my classmates are living very happily and have made a great success of their careers. Prophet

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(?l z4 7VM The class of 1957 being of sound mind (don't ask our teachers to verify this) and having sane rea- soning ability, declares its legal right to bequeath the following articles: To the faculty we leave our long hours of preparation, our silly remarks, our attempts to escape work, and our kind wishes. To the underclassmen we leave our wads of chewing gum, frayed notes (from overstudy, of course) stubby pencils, and the challenge to use your opportunities to greater advantage than we did. To individual class members we bequeath the following: I, Leslie Davis, leave Richard Calhoun my good record as a bus driver. I, Archie Johnson, leave to Billy Duncan my title of Most Intelligent Boy.” I, Bailey Prevost, leave my ability to finish school to Walther Howell. I, Terry Prevost, leave my ability to change girl friends every week to Amos Parker. I, Jeffery Pugh, leave my carefree attitude toward life to Eby French. I, Mack (Elvis) Rice, leave my cook, hep cat ways to Edward Earl Moore. I, Jerry Tripp , leave the privilege of sleeping in chemistry class to Robert Hopewell. I. Ray White, leave all my witty remarks made in bookkeeping to Wade Case. I, Aubrey Wooten, leave Jasper High School, but the key to my heart is left behind to a certain sophomore girl. I, Faye Adams, leave my dainty size to Elizabeth Simpson. I, Kaye Adams, leave my good ole No. 9 school bus to Robert Adams. I, Betty Jean Bryan, leave my ability to type seventy words per minute to Laurie Dean Daly. I, Shirley Calhoun, leave my outstanding ability in French to anyone bright enough to take it - with the hope they can miss as much as I have. I, Nola Daly, leave my ability to get her man and keep a friendly disposition. 1, Betty Lou Hill, leave my ability to make straight A's to Linda Wilson. I, Nancy Wetherington and Kay McCoy, leave the task of keeping the love light burning in the senior class to Daphne Civils and Pat White. I, Janie McDaniel, leave the title Red” to Elizabeth Richardson. I, Patricia McDaniel, leave my giggles and cute ways to Ann Cox. I, Virginia Williams, leave my peaches and cream complexion to Effie Russell. I, Audrey (Stumpy) Watson, leave my quiet ways, dependability and good grades to Becky Jo McCoy. 1, Mike Russell, leave my quiet manner to L. C. Conway. We do herewith name and appoint Audrey Watson and Kay Adams executors of this document for the class of '57 and having accomplished their purpose, bequeath this task to some lucky Junior. ARTICLE I ARTICLE II ARTICLE III