John Graham High School - Warrentonian Yearbook (Warrenton, NC)

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Left to right: Junior Play 3; Baseball 1, 2. Eugene Hunter Tucker Mildred Rodgers Tharrincton Home Economics Club 1, 2, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2; Glee Club 2; Senior Play Marshal. Frederick Whitmell Williams Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Club 3, 4, Trea surer 3, Senior Play 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; 4;Class Treasurer 1; Student Council; Monogram Club 4; Glee Club 2. ClaAA Poem Dear John Graham High, the hour is near, The hour for us to part— All the way through we’ve known no fear. Memories will live in our heart. We’ll never forget your guiding hand, As onward we strive to go. For the greatest goal that stands on land Is the goal we’ve gained now. You’ve always been a help to us, In hardships and in fun. You’ve given us the will to trust— And fame to everyone. We hope to meet the future bold With what we’ve learned from you; To capture tasks the future holds, As onward we plow through. We’ll never forget the part you played In lives and hearts of us. In future days when our hearts have strayed, In you we will always trust. Anne Neal, Class Poet. 12

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Senior 4 Betty Jean Reavis Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 4; Seer Staff Typist. Alvin Lewis Reid 4-H Club 1; Glee Club 2; F.F.A. Club 3; Class Treasurer 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 4. Rubie Caroline Rigcan Class Treasurer 1, 2; 4-H Club 1, 2; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket¬ ball 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Seer Staff Assistant Business Manager 4; Senior Play; Valentine Queen 3; Glee Club Treasurer 4. Bobby Monroe Rivers Baseball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Club 3; Stage Man¬ ager of the Senior Play. Ann Marie Robertson F.H.A. Club 1; 4-H Club 1. David Jenkins Scott 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Seer Staff Humor Editor 4; Senior Play Marshal; Glee Club 2; Senior Super¬ lative; Seer Staff Typist. Lillie Lagene Shearin Class Vice-President 2, Secretary 3, Reporter 4; Beta Club 3, 4, President 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 3; Seer Staff 3, 4, News Editor 3, Editor 4; Senior Superlative; Student Council 4; Commencement Marshal. Betty Rlth Smiley 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 1, Secretary 2. President 3; Senior Play; Seer Staff 4, Editor; Beta Club 4; Commencement Marshal, Chief 3; Junior Play Marshal; Soil Conservation Contest Winner 2. 11

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ClaSS .History 50-51 It has been said that one must study history, the events of the past, to be able to tell what will happen in the future, for history repeats itself. We hope, however, that nothing like this ever hap¬ pens again because we don’t think John Graham could take it. In our brief sketch of history there will be no heroic generals, hut we were a very promising group. Four years ago, a new class entered the high school at Warrenton. A bright-faced happy group were we—full of new ideas and hopes for the next four years. Underneath our laughter and bright remarks, a feeling of timidness ran hither and yon through our hearts. The next few days were some of the most hectic days of our lives. Every way we turned our schedules became more complicated. Miss Mary E. Sadler and Miss Elizabeth Allen, our homeroom teachers, were very helpful and under¬ standing in steering us through our difficulties. After dashing madly around the halls for a week or two, we finally settled down to high school life. In September, 1948, we started, a little more confidently, across the second of our four high school years. Mrs. Ersie Stewart and Miss Mariam Boyd served as our homeroom teachers for this term and rendered valuable services. We became ardent sports fans as almost all of the boys were taking part in some sport and many of the girls were playing basketball. In the spring, four members of our class were dubbed members of the Beta Club. Slowly but surely we were climbing to the top, finding ourselves Juniors in ’49 with Mrs. Wiley Coleman and Mr. Frank Spain as our sponsors, We entered this Junior Year minus many old friends —some preferred a diamond, the wedding gem, instead of the gem of knowledge so they dropped out. This was an eventful and fruitful year for our class. The class as a whole worked diligently to raise funds for our project of the year by selling Christmas Cards and drinks at ball games. In the spring we ordered our class rings which were to be delivered in the early fall of our senior year. Seven girls in our class were chosen Marshals for Commencement. Near the end of the year came the “Junior-Senior,” which was the Junior’s biggest occasion, with “In the Garden” as the theme. In the fall of ’50 we again entered the portals of John Graham. We registered as Seniors this time! We welcomed ten new friends from Macon this year, two of whom were dubbed members of the Beta Club. Some of us were selected as class superlatives, others obtained a position on the War- RENTONIAN and Seer Staffs, and all had a major part in class activities. In November, we chose as the Senior Play, “The Little Minister,” given December 19 and 20. As spring approaches, we realize that we are attaining the goal so long awaited. We are eagerly looking forward to the trip to Wash¬ ington, the “Junior-Senior,” the publication of the Warrentonian, and the Senior Edition of the Seer. We greatly appreciate the work done by Mrs. Wiley Coleman and Miss Martha McElrath, our sponsors, who have worked so faithfully through this year. Now graduation is here! We say good bye to teachers and friends. We do not leave sadly, for we are young and interested in the trials of life. We go with the knowledge learned from John Graham ever before us. As with the closing oj this year. The Seniors leave their band. We seek happiness—new friends, As we take life hand in hand. Sallye Faye Cheek, Historian. 13