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

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BARBARA BARLOW BILLY FLEMING President Vice President MILDRED CRINKLEY Secretary JOHN KERR Treasurer Setiiax COLORS Blue and White IjOHN HOLDEN STEGALL FLOWER Carnation MOTTO The reward of one duty done is the power to fulfill another. George Eliot Mascots RUBY ELIZABETH THOMPSON

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EMMY LOU COLEMAN JENNIE MARTINDALE ELIZABETH ALLEN Commercial English Social Studies B. L. KING Eighth--Coach ELBA M. BANZET ERSIE B. STEWART CLYDE SWANN French--English Science Agriculture JOHN B. PALMER Latin PATRICIA LEETE Home Economics ANNIE B. BULLOCK Mathematics MARY R. PALMER Cafeteria Manager

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In the spring of 1951, John Graham High School lost one class but, in the fall of that same year, there was added a new class, the class of 54. It did not take us long to get accustomed to high school. We were completely settled when the time came for mid-term exams. At the end of that mental grind, we flung ourselves with charac¬ teristic abandonment into the job of having a good time doing just enough to get by in English and Latin. The next year found us slightly subdued and with our noses buried in biology books. That biology book surely ruled our lives; it even gave some of our group temporary nicknames. One of our members was an officer of the student council; nearly all of the girls were in the glee club; and fourteen members of our class were taken into the Beta Club. The Class of ’54 moved into position to take command of John Graham when its time came, but that time was still a year away. Bursting with importance and plans we took our places as Juniors. By the end of the year our class was well represented on the football, baseball, and both girls’ and boys ' basketball teams and did a wonderful job, too. It was during this year (’52-’53) that the band was formed and one of our boys became the Drum Major. As Juniors we produced a play, Mystery at Midnight, which helped finance the Junior-Senior. The high light of our Junior year was, of course, the Junior-Senior. In spite of headaches, crepe paper shortages, and other assorted difficulties, we produced a won¬ derful Hawaiian banquet. The food was prepared by our mothers and the banquet was followed by a dance that Zirkle and his band pepped up with the Bunny Hop and Mexican Hat Dance, two dances that were the rage at that time. And then in September of 1953, we moved into the position of command. We became Seniors. We have not had to worry about the source of the money for the Junior-Senior but we have had other worries. There was the practically tradi¬ tional Washington trip to plan, a play to present, commencement to plan and countless other preparations for leaving high school and going out into the world. But along with these worries came the thrills which always come to Seniors; the rings, choosing the cards and invitations and seeing pictures of ourselves in caps and gowns. During our Senior year the biggest thrill has been that of watching our friends and classmates excel in all the sports which our school offers. During the past four years, we have had many people who kept us moving forward. Together Miss Allen and Mrs. Martindale guided us through two wonderful years and helped us get accustomed to high school. Then, in our Junior year, Miss Allen and Miss Warren pushed us over many a rough little hill. This year we have had Miss Allen and Mrs. Martindale to show us how to keep straight as we walk down the aisle that leads to graduation. It has been a long climb. Part of it has been difficult; none of it very easy. We thank all of those who have helped us along the way as we say to them, and to all our friends at John Graham, Aloha.