Kernersville High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Kernersville, NC)

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT State of North Carolina County of Forsyth Township of Kernersville Kernersville High School June, 1952, A. D. Know ye by these present that we the Class of 1952, of Kernersville High School, after a twelve year journey from the land of ignorance do hereby de- clare this our last will and testament. Article I, Section I To Mr. Sigmon and the rest of the rulers, we leave our thanks and ap- preciation for their vain efforts to educate a wild group of 45 students. Article II, Section I To Mrs. Grogan, our faithful leader this eventful year, we will a rowdy, yet promising host of Juniors, in the event that she remind them each morning that the Senior Class of ’52 was the best to ever embark on Kernersville’s shores. Article III, Section I To the rising Senior Class, we bequeath our mistakes and blunders, but also our privileges, which are small in quantity, but large in quality. Article III, Section II To the present high-flying Sophomores, we ascribe the thought that their “days are numbered.” Cram your last two years full of fond memories, confessions and school work. Article III, Section III To the timid, green Freshmen, we leave our sympathy, for the road ahead is dark and weary and for three years they’ll be haunted by the antics of those tantalizing Seniors. Article III, Section IV To the incoming Freshmen, the Class of 56, we bequeath our class flower, the “Red Rose.” And our sacred class colors, “Green and White.” Regard them with dignity. Article IV, Section I Realizing that the Senior Class of 1952 is passing through the portals of Kernersville to another “stamping ground,” we individually make the following bequeaths: I. Maricowles Dunlap, promise to give to Sarah Vance all my “be-bop” records, because I know she is one who loves and appreciates fine music. I, J. Van Williard, leave my ‘“‘A’’ model to Jimmy Wilson so he can get to school on time as I always do and so he can meet all the new girls who move to town. I, Colleen Carter, leave my Valedictorian Award and Locker No. III to Larry Hayes as a token of remembrance. I, Roger Hester, will my new haircut to Nelson Angell, a boy who looks just too nice with all that curly hair. I, Mary Ann Flynt, bequeath my lady-like ways to Arnold Pender. I, David Helms, promise to show Frances Beeson a well-worn path to the home of the West's. I, Doris Smith, bequeath my talkative ways to Lucille Kirkman and Jim Bob Winfree. Since they didn’t ‘cut up’ any their Junior year, I want them to have fun as Seniors. I, Charles Meadows, will my megaphone to JoAnn Williard and Trilba Hutchens. I, Barbara Ragland, leave my French book to a French lover, Fontaine Carter, providing he makes an “A” each quarter. I, Wilma Flynt, will my ability to legally miss classes to Wes Atkins, a less fortunate pal of mine. Wesley, always ask Mr. Nelson for your excuses. I, Jeanne Gray West, leave my May Court and Crown to Sylvia Smith. I, Gertrude Merritt, bequeath my basketball uniform and shoes to Shirley Corder, providing her playing is worthy of the honor of wearing my clothes. I, Wilson Gwyn, leave my well-worn hat and dignified specs to a little guy with big id Charles Ridgell, better known as “Weebit.” F guy 1g ideas, Die

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Le SENIORS PiVE COPETE BE SECTIONS Af Barbara Ragland poses at a bulletin board she helped prepare to speed the sale of annuals. ONA MARIE PENDER . D. O. Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. HELEN FAYE MARSHALL Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Club 2, 3, 4; Superlative 1. CHARLES DAVID HELMS Exe. Board 1; Athletic Club 1; Football 1, 2; Key Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Class Vice President 4; Basketball Time- keeper 2, 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 2; Superlative 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY ALICE WILLIARD Class Officer 1, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Stu- dent Organization 2, Exe. Board 3, 4; Beta Club 4; BEEHIVE Staff 3; Marshal 3; Shorthand Club 3; F.H.A. ‘Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, Secretary. M. ‘F. MOTSINGER Annual Staff 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Exe. Board 1, 2, 3; Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3; Library Club 1; Bus Driver 2, 3; Class President 4; Class Vice President 1: Superlative 1, 2, 3; J .V. Basketball 1; D. O. Club 4; Freedom Forum 3. HOMER VANCE PARRISH, JR. Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3; Football Manager 1; Football 2, 3; Baseball Manager 1, 2, 3; Monogram 2, 3; D. O. Club 4. pj NANCY LEE OSBORNE Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Superla- tive 4. Class Secretary 2, 4; Student Organization 2, 3, 4; BEEHIVE staff 3, 4. MARY ANN FLYNT Basketball 3, 4; F.H.A. Club 1, 2; Monogram Club 4; , Library Club 2, 3, 4; Student Organization 1, 2, 3; Superlative 2, 3.

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I, Elwood Sears, reluctantly leave my 30 point basketball scoring record to Ralph Warren, as a challenge to set a new one if he can. I, Marie Pender, will my dignity and poise to a frivolous Junior. dame, namely Patsy Beeson. i, Mary Pegram, will my position as forward on the basketball team to Barbara Blackburn, with the request that she not break my record. I, Elaine Crews, leave my ability to solve difficult geometry problems to Jerry Shields. I, Shirley Kiger Whitaker, leave my ability to get a man to Barbara Kiger; and “Squeakie,” since it’s “Leap Year” your chances are good. I, Catherine Martin, bequeath my typewriter, “Speedy,” to Harold West providing he won't abuse it when he doesn’t type even 17 wpm. I, Joe Vance, will my flirtatious ways to Barbara Sechrest, a girl who already has a man and won't need them. I, Jean Thomas, will to Alice Osborne and Betty Barrow, a few extra pounds so they'll look larger and I'll look smaller. I, H. V. Parrish, bequeath a life-long friendship to Jeanette Dull. I, Sallie Greenfield, the ‘“girl-most-likely-to-succeeed,’ do leave my title to Joyce Porter, requesting that she succeed in making up her heart as well as she has her mind. I, Robert Helms, leave my “way with girls” to a couple of nice fellows who might need some advice, Billy Brown and Stanley Beeson. I, Buddy Phillips, a newcomer to KHS will to Maxine Joyner, another person of the same status, my ability to break test tubes and keep the chemistry class upset. I, Annie Litaker, the 12th grade’s quietest girl, leave my quietness to Kay Stafford and Henry Flynt, who could use it if they would. I, Faye Marshall, leave my Ipana smile to Mary Ruth Marshall with the thought, “the easier to charm him with, my dear!” I, Jerry Royals, sadly leave my position as co-captain of the football team to Bobby Perdue. I, Nancy Osborne, bequeath all my thoughts and possessions to Jimmy Broadstreet. I, Donnie Warren, will my charming personality to Jerry Smith to use all the time for everyone's benefit, especially his own. I, Mary Lillian Calhoun, pass on to Betty Jo Stafford and Wyatt Lefever my chewing gum, hoping they'll enjoy it in English Class as much as I did. I, Jan Winfree, leave my sense of humor to Gaylene Brown providing she laugh long and loud for five minutes each morning during typing. I, Mary Southern, leave my sarcasm to Vivian Macy, hoping she won't use it. I, Goldie Musten, will my friendly and courteous ways to two deserving red heads, Barbara West and Mary Nelson. I, R. B. Jones, bequeath my ability to keep that Walkertown girl to Richard Larrimore, who hasn’t quite had the experience that I have. I, Elizabeth Spainhour, pass my haircut to Deleno Fulp, but ask that he part his hair in the middle instead of wearing bangs. I, J. C. Gray, leave my ability to sleep in English Class to Charles West. I, Doris Dull, will my bashful ways to Wade Swaim hoping he'll take heed and use them. I, Wylene McGee, leave my recipe for fudge to JoAnn Swain so she can make the Sociology Class more sociable. I, M. F. Motsinger, bequeath my name to Betty Lou Motsinger, providing she never says “I do” to anyone else. I, Betty Alice Williard, leave to LaRue McGee my chairmanship in the Student Council and ask that she not shirk her duty. I, Alyce Jean Stafford, bequeath to my faithful standby, Bess Stafford a pass to the premises of the Senior Class. I, Joan Swisher, will to Mary Sue Kerner and Peggy Biby, realizing they can use it, my height. We, Kay Ballard and Evon Cain, leave to Louise Stafford and Shirley Davis our habit of being inseparable. We've had fun and wish you the same. Class Testator: Wilma Flynt Witness: Elwood Sears