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

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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

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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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T)ke J£a t UJill and ZJeAtament NORTH CAROLINA Warren County Warrenton We the Senior Class of John Graham High School of the above state, county, and city, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred fifty-one, considering ourselves the best class ever to enter, leave, or otherwise come in contact with the finest school in Warren County, having added new crevices to our brains wading through “Macbeth,” “Silas Marner,” and a million and one themes and still being of sound body and memory, (which some may doubt I do here¬ by declare this to be our last will and testament, to be executed in the following order: Article I. To Our Parents To our parents who have stood by us through all our trials and tribulations, we leave our sincerest thanks and gratitude for all the patience, the money, and the understandings which you have so graciously bestowed upon us at the times when it was most needed. Article 11. To The Faculty To our dear principal ( E. J. Bullock) and the teachers who have made it possible for us to gain the knowledge we now possess, we do will and bequeath a portion of any future honor or distinction which we may achieve at any time in the future. Because we have caused you many headaches and much hard work, we wish to leave you our deepest sympathy and wish there were something that we might do to help to sustain you through the rest of your days in the teaching profession. Article III. To The Classes To the Juniors we leave “Macbeth,” themes, and our ability to be quiet plus the enjoyment of another year at John Graham High. To the Sophomores we leave “Silas Marner,” Magazine Book Reports, and boots with which to wade through them. To the Freshmen (innocent creatures) we will our infinite knowledge acquired from books and “experience” and a bit of encouragement, “Fear not, your days shall not be long.” Article IV. To The Individuals The following individuals do hereby make these bequeaths: Barbara Jean Abbott leaves her “slim” figure to Rachel Abbott. Nan Abbott wills her quiet ways to Shirley Gupton. Claiborne Aycock wills his curls upon Carl Davis. ( He sure could use them.) Marvin Baugh bestows his ability to “be everywhere at once” upon Si Nunn and his best all around ability to Bobby” Fisher. Sallye Cheek leaves her small waistline to Ann Aycock and her love for Henderson she keeps. Forrest Cheek leaves his love for sports to Jack Wright. Peggy Clark wills her neatness to Nettie Ruth Abbott and her dependability to Jean Arrington. Phil Coggin leaves his ability as football captain to Finley Reid and his ability to study to Bryant Bottoms. Lonnie Cox bestows his height upon Macon Jones and his football ability to Owen Robertson. Alan Davis bequeaths his friendly ways upon Edward Davis and his love for Lil he takes with him. Murray Davis leaves his lack of daily preparation of his lessons to Jules Banzet. Annie Rosa Edmunds wills her job as historian of the Home Ec. Club to Mary E. Ayscue. William Floyd leaves his school bus to George Coley. Earl Haithcock leaves his looks to Jack Whitby. Thomas Hamm bestows his silly remarks and stupid ways to Floyd Dillard. Clarence Harris wills his red hair to Billy Fleming. Jeannette Hayes leaves the key to success hidden in one of the bricks on the side of the school building to Edward Thompson. Clifton Hicks bequeaths his good personality upon Hunter Wagner and his love for flirting with the girls to Alpheus Oakley. Ralph Hilliard leaves his happy ways but not his love for Margaret Waite to Billy Davis. Thomas Hilliard wills his ability to succeed and big smiles to Joe Davis. Dorothy Hudgins leaves her long hair to Jane Short. Mary Alyce Hudgins bestows her dignity and charm to Faye Dillard and her love for Pat she gladly keeps. Mildred James leaves her quietness to Karen Copley. James (“Bill”) Jones wills his favorite slang, “Know a Trick,” to Bobby Barlow and his wits to John Rodgers Fleming. Martha Duke King leaves her library skill to Juanita Neal. Nancy Lee King leaves her beauty to Estha Mae Hardy. Belle Limer wills her conduct grades to Mildred Crinkley. Shirley Lyles bequeaths her “Powers Girl height upon Jean Wright and her natural curly hair to Ruby James. Richard Maultsby leaves his bashful ways to John Kerr. Earl Maynard leaves his flashy ties to Herbert King. “Dody” Miller leaves her loudness and bow ties to Mary Fleming. Helen Munn wills her basketball ability to Mattie Hunter. Anne Neal leaves her ability to write poetry to Richard Kidd. Vance Neal leaves his perfect attendance (?) to Lon Jones. Willie B. Overby leaves her ability to get things done without studying to Barbara Barlow and her gift of gab¬ bing to Betty Egerton. 14