Kings Mountain High School - Milestones Yearbook (Kings Mountain, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1961 volume:

-i ■B 1 B B9 ' fc aHIB3i£iwWftra KINGS MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS THE 1961 KINGS MOUNTAIN NORTH CAROLINA EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER JAMES SWANSSON MARY LILLIAN LEWIS HE WHO ASCENDS TO MOUNT AINTOPS SHALL LIND... ■« Childe Harold ' s Pilgrimage FOREWORD Nestling comfortably in the rolling hills of the lower Piedmont section of the Old North State stands our beloved school — Kings Mountain High. In the distance the lofty mountains slowly rise to majestic grandeur providing a back- drop of unmatched beauty for the ac- tivities of work and play enjoyed by us who proudly harken to the call of Mountaineer. Amid this splendor we find all too soon that our strivings for knowledge have become just a memory and four short years have receded into the past. Towering over us somewhat in the fashion of our neighboring peaks is the ever present challenge of education. Like a broad avenue that leads into the future our educational road leads up- ward culminating the joys of friend- ship, athletics, studies, and other ac- tivities into one shining pinnacle. Seek- ing for truth we climb the sparkling stairs that bring our footsteps closer to our various goals. May the scenes contained herein serve as a mirror to reflect the many pleasant hours spent within and around our school. CONTENTS Foreword 3 Dedication 4 Administration 6 Faculty 9 Service Organization 19 Snap Shots 26 Seniors 36 Under Classmen 50 Activities 68 Features 91 Sports 107 Senior Directory 121 Advertisements 125 Although you hove been with us only two short years, you hove already made a deep impression upon our lives. Because of your conscientious devotion to the wel- fare of the students, we the MILESTONES staff pay tribute to you, a true friend, a capable teacher, and a worthy advisor. In recognition of these outstanding qualities it is with love and appreciatian that we proudly dedicate this, our 1961 edition of THE MILESTONES, to you, Mrs. Helen B. Ausley. Mrs. Ausley with husband. Dr. Paul K. Ausley, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, relax in the manse with Nick. Editor James Swanss on seeks counseling from Mrs. Ausley. Mrs. Ausley lends a helping hand to Dr. Ausley in the study. DEDICATION Brenda Gail Hamrick looks on as Mrs. Ausley experi- ments with P2®5 ' 5 School Board Mr. Arnold W. Kincaid Mr. J. W. Webster Mrs. Lena McGill Dr. Philip G. Padgett The City Schools of Kings Mountain are in the capable hands of the five elected members of the school board with Mr. Barnes, Superintendent. These prominent citizens give freely of their time in planning and carrying out the endless tasks that must be performed to keep our schools functioning properly. Chairman Mr. Fred W. Plonk ADMINISTRATION 6 Mr. B. N. Barnes, Superintendent Kings Mountain City Schools Mr. Harry E. Jaynes, Principal Kings Mountain High School 7 Mrs. Wanza Y. Davis Secretary to Superintendent Mrs. Gaynell S. Lail Secretary to Principal Miss Alice Averilt Supervisor 8 ...THE BEACON fM ENGLISH DEPARTMENT We in the English Department regard the study of English as a challenging opportunity to boys and girls to become persons of culture and character whose mastery of the language provides them with resources of pleasure and stimulation to intellectual activity. Our aim is to teach English as a useful tool. Instead of presenting grammar for gram- mar ' s sake, we endeavor to stress the useful applications of the basic rules. Our goal is such mastery of the fundamentals of speak- ing, reading, and writing as will make the pupil acceptable socially and efficient ' voca- tionally. In order that the pupil may acquire such mastery of language, we subscribe to the educational precept that training in language is training in logical thinking. Miss Helen Logan, A.B., U. N. C.; English IV; Senior Advisor; Vocational-Guidance Club Mrs. Sue H. Moss, A.B., Meredith; English III; Junior Advisor; Statix ' n Dramatix Club Mr. Carl O. MeWhirter, A.B., Limestone; English II; Junior Advisor; Speech Club Mrs. Betty Bates, B.A., Lenoir Rhyne; English I, Journal- ism; Freshman Advisor; Cheerleaders; Mountaineer 10 FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT The study of foreign languages makes a material contribution to any student in that it helps create a better understand- ing of other peoples through a knowledge of and an appreciation for their language and a respect for their civilization and culture. At the same time the student develops a more effective use of his native language through an increased vocabu- lary, clearer ideas of sentence structure, and greater accuracy in diction. Mrs. Laura Gentry, A.B., Limestone; M.A., Duke; Lotin, French; Senior Advisor; French and Latin Clubs THE LIBRARY The library is a service center of the school, established for a two-fold purpose; first, supplying materials to make the cur- riculum more interesting and more valu- able for pupils and teachers; and second, making available books and periodicals to give enjoyment, as well as information, to those who read for pleasure. In a sense it is the heart of the school. Mrs. Josephine E. Weir, A.B., Winthrop; M.A., Columbia; Library; Notional Honor Society; Library Club; Senior Advisor We of the Mathematical Department have two objectives: (1) mathematical competence for every person who attends Kings Mountain High School, and (2) advanced mathematical knowledge for those who go on to further study. Mr. Fenton L. Larson, M.A., U, N. C.; General Math, Eng- lish 1; Freshman Advisor; Debating Club Our general mathematics course is pre- pared for those who have only the first ob- jective. Algebra and geometry are designed to meet both objectives for those who wish college study, particularly further study in mathematics, and the physical sciences. We hope to send to college students who have learned to handle accurately mathe- matical manipulations and to reason log- ically in order to carry on independent study. Mr. Walter F. Powell, A.B., U. N. C.; Algebra man Advisor; Key Club MATH DEPARTMENT 1; Fresh- 12 Miss Kittie Lou Sutton, B.S., T. P. I.; M.A., Peabody; Algebra II, Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry; Junior Ad- visor; Future Teachers Club It is the chief purpose of the Science Department to follow o planned and co- ordinated curriculum. By so doing it will enable the student to learn the principles and laws of nature and then apply them to situations met by every day living. This is accomplished by lectures, classroom dem- onstrations, projects, and actual laboratory experience. Problem solving increases in difficulty from ninth grade General Science to Biology, Chemistry and Physics. A thor- ough understanding of mathematics is a basic requirement for advanced science courses. Mr. John Lutz, A.B., Lenoir Rhyne; General Science; Freshman Advisor; Science Club Miss Odessa Black, B.S., O. C.; Biology; Sophomore Ad- visor; Speech Contestants SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mrs. Helen Ausley, B.S., Mississippi; M.S., Yale; Chem- istry, Physics; Junior Advisor; Junior-Senior Banquet 13 BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The Commercial Department endeavors to train students in usable skills and work habits in the field of typewriting, bookkeeping, and shorthand. The theory of these courses is introduced to the student in the classrooms through lec- ture, visual aids, and practice. When these fundamental skills are devel- oped, extensive practice work is provided in the various departments of the school and in the development of community projects. The major objective is to prepare students for of- fice positions or to provide a good foundation for specialized study in this field. TYPtWKIICl Lll- §@08666 00000004 0000000 OOOGOOOC Mrs. Carolyn Finger, B.S.S.A., WCUNC; Bookkeeping, Shorthand; Senior Advisor; Advisor, Business Staff MILESTONES; Business Club Mrs. Mory Sue M. Howard, B.S., WCC; Typing; Advisor, Editorial Staff MILESTONES; Treasurer, K.M.H.S. Ac- tivities 14 PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Mrs. Nancy Hartsoe, B.S., ASTC; Girl ' s Physical Educa- tion, Civics; Freshman Advisor; K Club; Homecoming, May Day The Physical Education Department serves the dual purpose of building sound minds in sound bodies. The first is accomplished through the study of Health, where students learn more about the various functions of Mr. John Gamble, B.S., ASTC; M.A., ASTC; Boy ' s Phys- ical Education, History II; Monogram Club; Head Foot- ball Coach; Sophomore Advisor their bodies and the importance of establish- ing good health habits. Through games and specific exercises, physical development is accomplished and fit- ness for happy wholesome lives is attained. 15 HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Home Economics is the field of knowledge and service primarily concerned with strength- ening family life. In Kings Mountain High School, the courses Home Economics I, II, Ml ore offered with emphasis on family relationships, child devel- opment, nutrition, and clothing. Mr. William Z. Cashion, A.B., Gardner-Webb; B.S., New- berry; Driver Education, History (I Mrs. Betty Gamble, B.S., ASTC; Voc. H.E., WCUNC; Home Economics; Freshman Advisor, Future Homemak- ers Club DRIVER EDUCATION Driver training has been a part of high school curriculum since 1954. The course is offered to the students during their sopho- more year. We teel that driver training and safety edu- cation are important in that they develop a student ' s ability to operate an automobile safely and efficiently. 16 BIBLE Two years of Bible ore offered the students with two units of credit given toward gradua- tion. The Old Testament and the New Testa- ment are taught on alternate years. The poli- cies are governed by the Ministerial Associa- tion and the class is financed by the churches of Kings Mountain. Miss Jeannine Easterling, A.B., High Point; Bible; Bible Club SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT One of the privileges and responsibilities we have as Americans living in a democratic nation is thinking for ourselves. In order for us to exercise intelligently our freedom of thought, it is not enough for us to know only that which lies within the boundaries of America. It is necessary for Americans also to know about the development of mankind in order to understand better the problems facing our contemporary world. Through the study of such courses as Civ- ics, Geography, American History, World His- tory, and Economics and Sociology, Kings Mountain High offers to its students an op- portunity to gain a thorough knowledge of our own country and a graphic picture of our world. We analyze the events of the past and their solutions in order to understand more fully the decisions that are made today. Mr. Donald L. Parker, A.B., Maryville; Economics and Sociology, Guidonce; Monogram Club, Head Coach Bas- ketball; Sophomore Advisor Mr. Fred Withers, B.A., Lenoir Rhyne; M.A., S. Cali- fornia; History, General Business; SPO, Head Coach Baseball; Sophomore Advisor 17 Mr. Joseph C. Hedden, A.B., WCC; M.A., Peabody; Mrs. Myrie H. McClure, M.E. U. Cinn,; B.M., Oberlin; Band, Social Studies Public School Music, Mixed Chorus MUSIC DEPARTMENT We believe that participation in music is a joyful and satisfying experience. We feel music lifts the individual to a higher level of satisfaction than is provided by most of life and, therefore, increases the sum-total of hu- man happiness. The students have the oppor- tunity of participating in the high school band and mixed chorus. Private lessons in piano are also offered. Mr. Charles R. Woodward, B.M., Mrs. Virginia Hinnant, A.B., Salem Stetson University; Piano College; Piano Mrs. Ellen B. McCurdy, Wingate, Wake Forest; Piano 18 ...TRAILS PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION The P.T.S.A. is on outgrowth of the well- known P.T.A. Adults and young people both ore included in the organization. The function of the association is to create a better rela- tionship and greater understanding between parent, teacher, and student. Seated: Mrs. John O. Vandyke, Mr. Harry Jaynes, Mrs. Jacob Mauney, Mrs. Charles Ballard, Mrs. M. D. Phifer. Standing: Mary Wright, Bill Ramseur, Paul Smith, Sue Jean Wright 20 Office Aids Sitting; Brenda Gail Hamrick, Susie Kesler, Phyllis Bumgardner, Pat Gladden, Marlene Weir. Standing; Patty Huffstetler, Norma Farr, Martha Sue Welch, Frances Owens. These nine girls are our school representa- tives in the principal ' s office. They graciously consented to relinquish a study hall so that they might run errands, type bulletins, and do a score of other tasks that must be per- formed. Both faculty and students extend a vote of thanks to these girls for their help. OFFICE AIDS 21 Mrs. Blanche W. Yarbro, Manager; Miles Boyce, Margaret Guinn, Symantha Williams, Marion Dawkins CAFETERIA 22 Eugene Williams — Janitor, Maintenance, Mr. Harry E. Odessa Lindsay — Maid, Jaynes, Principal L. A. Grier — Janitor, Morris Timms — JANITORS 23 Kenneth Barnes, Frankie Franklin, Billy Ware COMMUNICATIONS BUS DRIVERS Larry Smith, Joe Boheler, Larry Moss, Buddy Kircus 24 Marshall Gore — Ronnie Ross STUDENT STORE 25 Scene from Fog Island with Brenda McDaniel, Connie Padgett, Rose Mal- colm, Sara Cox, Brenda K. Bridges. Under the Sea was the theme of our Junior-Senior. Fog Island — Senior Class Play with cast: Sara Cox, Phil Mauney, Brenda K. Bridges, Don McAbee, Rose Malcolm, Connie Padgett, Elaine Burton, Steve Powell, Rob- ert Wharton, Brenda McDaniel, Gale Kircus. Remember the March weather and the Saturday classes. The Kiwonis Club Talent Show with winners: Kool Kats from Kosmo ' s Koffee House. Seated: Floyd Morris, Billie Jones, Steve Powell, Pam Morrison, Sandy Campbell, Franklin Dean, Gary Wilson. Standing: Soloist, Annie Dilling; Freida Burton, Billie Jo Thorburn, Carole Plonk, Pianist; Jewel Robbs, Peggy Plonk, Petie Lynn, Pattie Howard, Chorus. Graduation closes year. Friends meet again after summer vaca- tion. Students relax before classes resume. Jimmy White, Sammy Houston, Dale Hollifield, Steve Brown, Jerry Rikard, Charles Burns, Perry Champion seem eager to begin a new year. Tea for Kirsten Zacho, our A.F.S. student from Denmark. Mr. Jaynes, Principal; Sandy Campbell, President S.P.O.; Kirsten; Mrs. Hovis Kirsten ' s Mother, Nancy Hovis Mrs. Weir. 29 Mrs. Weir engrossed in work on new wing of library as Superintendent Barnes looks on. Administration and wives form receiving line to greet new teachers. Miss Black at N.C.E.A. luncheon held before school re- sumed for the year. Mr. McWhirter: And here ' s what I think about the situation ... i New teachers: Mr. F. L. Larson, Mr. J. C. Hedden, Mrs. J. N. McClure, Mrs. Nancy Hartsoe, Mrs. Laura Gentry. 30 Pep band in action at pep fest. Jane Houser, Sara Rose Lennon, Kay Broadwater, Marian Plonk, and Betty Morrison get together for some studying. School spirit takes over at bonfire. K.M. crowd cheers team at Shelby victory. Homecoming queen Kirsten Zacho receives crown from runnerup Amelia Garmon. 31 A meeting of the P, T. S. A. Mascot candidates for the class of ' 61. Carrousel Princess Pucky Lewis receives crown from Bob Goforth. The 1960 Christmas pageant closed school for the long-awaited holiday. Physics students enjoy comforts of a modern lob. 33 .PLATEAUS I I Senior Class Officers Top row — Buddy Kircus, President; Kirsten Zacho, Vice President; Punch Treasurer. Bottom row — Carol Sue Dover, Co-Treasurer; Martha Sue Welch, Frances Owens, Ca-Treasurer; Pat Gladden, Secretary Parker, Co- Co-T reasurer; 36 Jerry Adams Kay Alexander Arthur Allen CLASS OF ’61 Charles Bagwell Kaye Barnette Linda Bennett Gail Biddix Victoria Bolick Rebecca Bowers 37 Judy Bridges L ' Ange Bumgardner Beouford Burton Ann Broadwater CLASS OF Ann Bumgardner Phyllis Bumgardner Charles Burns Douglas Burton Herman Campbell, Jr. 38 Patsy Cantrell Buell Carrigan Lisette Carter Larry Cline Chester Clontz Paula Cole 39 Carol Dover Faye Dover CLASS OF Caleb Fisher James Fisher James Forrest Ronald Dover 40 Anne Foster George Fronklin, Jr. Amelia Garmon Patricia Gladden Wayne Goforth Linda Gordon Marshall Gore Brenda Gordon Charlotte Greene 41 Stevenson Gregory Brenda Gail Hamrick James Hannah CLASS OF Charles Herndon Dale Hollifield Judy Hollifield 42 Lyndall Johnson Billie Jones Tim Jones 43 Susan Kesler Clifford Kircus Edith Kincaid Patrick Layton CLASS Gloria Kirby William Ledbetter OF Mary Liilian Lewis Sally Logan Brenda McAbee 44 Gloria McCarter Elizabeth Medlin Marcia Moore Floyd Morris Sidney Morrison Sandra Moss Lorene Norman Brenda Oliver Frances Owens 45 Nancy Oxford James Parker Billy Parrish CLASS OF Joyce Plonk Lynda Queen Sarah Robbins 46 Eileen Slater Larry Smith Nancy Smith 47 James Swansson Dora Ann Wallace CLASS OF 48 Kirsten Zacho Danny Spearman Cynthia Hayes 49 Treasurer Dianne McDaniel Junior Class Officers Secretory Linda Bennett Vice President Bill Jenkins President Henry Raines 50 David Anderson Tommy Armstrong Lono Arrowood Danny Bagwell Johnny Baity Thomas Barnette Linda Lee Bennett Thomas Bennett Arthur Biltcliffe Victor Blanton David Boheler Grady Brackett JUNIOR CLASS Barry Bridges Gene Bridges Kay Broadwater Steve Brown Nancy Bumgardner Sandra Bumgardner Jean Camp James Carrigan 51 JUNIOR Juanita Clary Christine Cole Brenda Davis Susan Davis Mike Dixon Sandra Dover Martha Sue Etters Joyce Falls Turk Falls Jan Fisher Curtis Floyd Jerry Ford Dottie Gibbons Claire Gilstad Carol Jean Goter Jane Hombright James Hannon David Hardin Eddie Hardin Jean Harlow 52 Vivian Henderson Brenda Herndon Sarah Hicks Jerry Hope Jane Houser Sammy Houston Harold Hustetler Bill Jenkins CLASS f — — Mack Johnson Carolyn Jonas Mickie Jones Wilburn Jones Tommy King Buddy Lee Larry Lefevers Sara Rose Lenrion Robert Lovelace Gail Maddox Dianne McDaniel Larry McDaniel 53 Donald McNeely Michael McSwain David Miller Betty Morrison Nancy Gail Morrison Larry Moss Ernest Payne Patricia Pennington JUNIOR Marian Plonk Sandra Plonk Roger Powell Henry Raines Bill Ramseur Jerry Rikard Eddie Ross Frances Ruppe Danny Shockley Clarence Smith Ervin Smith Frances Smith 54 Jimmy Smith Alton Stewart Randolph Stewart Tony Stone Opal Teseniar Eddie Tesseneer Danny Thomasson Annette Thrift Janie T rammell Billy Ware Peggy Ware Richard Ware CLASS Bobby Waters Robert Whisnant Danny Whitaker Joyce Winders Colean Wright Joyce Wright Beverley Yarbrough Linda Yates 55 I ' ( I ii. President ' Paul Smith Sophomore Class Officers Vice President Jim Leigh Secrefary-T reosurer Pattie Howard |l 56 SOPHOMORE — CLASS David Adams George Allen Kay Baity Kenneth Barnes Tommy Barnette Billy Belt Charles Benton Jack Bishop Regenia Blanton Joe Boheler Hans Borov Carol Bridges Janice Bridges Elvin Brown Johnny Brown Barbara Burns Freida Burton Clara Butler Barbara Cable Charles Camp Steve Carpenter Brenda Carroll Dennis Childers Pamela Childers Ruth Clippard Gary Cell ins Reginald Cooke Ann Cooper Janie Cox Ken Crov ford 57 SOPHOMORE CLASS Joe Cunningham Junior Davenport Larry Day Marilyn Dixon Forest Dover III III Melvin Ellison !! Norma Farr j Karen Fite i Charles Ford Freddie Foster Janie Foster Sammy Gann Barry Gibson Linda Goforth Sara Goforth Diane Goins Charles Goodson Carol Greene Johnny Guiton Richard Hamm Andy Harris Wally Harris Tommy Hawkins Tim Heavner Sara Hendricks Beverly Herndon Henry Hilliard Roy Hollifield James Hope Tommy Hope 58 Roddy Houser Pottie Howard Juanita Hoyle Mack Jenkins Diane Kiser Ann Lanning Wayne Laughter Dianne Ledford Nickie Leftwich Jim Leigh Jerry Lockridge Brenda Lovelace Becky Lynn Petie Lynn Kay Mauney Cheryel McAbee Bill McCluney Brent McDaniel Douglas Metcalf T ruett Moore Gail Morrison Allen Myers Alice Neal Paul Neisler David Oliver Butch Ormand Janell Owens Charles Oxford Laura Page Tommy Payne SOPHOMORE .. CLASS 59 Kay Pearson Wendell Phifer Gerhard Piel Peggy Plonk Robert Plonk Linda Pruitt Merrill Randall Linda Reynolds Jewell Robbs Diane Roberts Nell Ross Minnie Runyans David Self Ruth Ann Sides Anne Slater Leonard Smith Paul Smith Sandra Spangler Eddie Spencer Mary Stamey Cheryl Stewart Mack Stewart Jon Stoterau Judy Terry Joyce Tesseneer Linda Walker Mike Walker Don Ware Larry Wells Vickie Wells 4 y II SOPHOMORE CLASS lii 60 mmm SOPHOMORE CLASS Corrie Whetstine Reggie White Barbara Williams Gary Wilson James Wilson Steve Wright Becky Yarbro Douglas Yarbro Janice Yarbrough Eric Yates Miss Black Mr. Parker dent; Linda Tteosurer Walker, Secretary; Janice Yarbrough, Mr. Gamble dent; Kay Mauney, Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Withers Paul Smith, President; Ann Slater, Vice President Barry Gibson, President, Jim Leigh, Vice President 61 President J immy Medlin Freshman Closs Officers Vice President Secretary Russell Garmon Tinky Scruggs Treasurer Suzanne Lockridge 62 FRESHMAN CLASS Sandra Adams Carolyn Alexander Jimmy Alexander Mike Arrowood Shirley Barnes Janice Barnette Wanda Barnette Clarence Batchler Dewey Batchler Jerry Beam Connie Belk Jan Biddix Peggy Biggerstaff Arnold Biltcliffe Brenda Black Sara Blanton Jackie Boone Rebecca Bowers L. V. Brooks Don Bumgardner Libby Bunch Sandra Camp Dian Carter Kenny Case Paula Caudill Annie Ruth Clary Patricia Costner Charles Couch Becky Coyle Jimmy Crawford Peggy Davenport Ernest Davis Sue Day Juanita Dellinger Steve Devenney 63 FRESHMAN CLASS Fred Dixon Reid Dover Johnny Dye Ronnie Dyer Martha Ernst Evonne Falls Toney Fite Lamar Fletcher Dennis Floyd Donnie Freeman Russell Garmon Ronnie Gillespie Carl Gladden Frances Goforth Lynn Goforth Virginia Goforth Warren Goforth Karen Goins J immy Grant Barbara Green Brenda Greene Carl Greene Karen Hall Margaret Hambright Roger Hamm Ann Hammett Evelyn Hammett Jackie Hannon Jackie Hardin Jimmy Harrison Butch Harry Myra Hawkins Lillie Hicks Karl Hill Dennis Hope 64 Martha Howard Billie Jean Hoyle Anita Huffstetler Brenda Huffstickler Mike Huffstickler Don Hurlbut Jack Huss Harry Jackson Larry Jackson Judy Johnson Amanda Johnson James Jones David King Dora Kircus Barbara Laney Betty Ledbetter Joe Leftwich Calvin Lockridge Suzanne Lockridge Mickie Logan Donald Long Pot Long Judy Lovelace Paul Lovelace Barbara Lynn Steve Marlowe Charles Martin Margaret Mathis Mary Jane Matthews Michael Matysin Sammy Mauney Laurence Mayberry Joan McClure Mary Ann McCurdy Leland Meacham MW W i M � V r 65 FRESHMAN CLASS Jimmy Medlin Wayne Mercier Ann Morrison Pomelo Morrison Sue Morrow Carol Mullinox Linda Oliver Jimmy Owens John Owens Roger Owens Priscilla Padgett Ginger Payne Judy Poole Donna Putnam Kenneth Railey Coral Ramseur Barbara Rippy Paul Rollins Mike Royster Steve Royster Tinky Scruggs Charles Seagle Ralph Shirkey Charles Short Judie Short Jane Smith Mike Smith Patricia Smith Donna Ruth Spears Franklin Sprouse Kenneth Steffy Becky Stowe Betty Ann Styers Carolyn Styers Brenda Summitt 66 Dwight Swan Margaret Swansson Mark Taylor J. E. Teseniar Mike Trammell John Trio Steve Vickers Jean Walker Toni Ware Patsy Welch Glenn Werner Tommy White Sylvia Willioms Nelline Wood Mary Wright Tommy Wright Mr. Lutz: President, Myra Hawkins; Vice President, Warren Goforth, Jr.; Secretary, Virginia Goforth; Mrs. Gamble: President, Carol Mullinax; Vice President, Donna Spears; Secretary, Toni Ware; Treasurer, Mary Wright. Mrs. Hartsoe: President, Wanda Barnette; Vice President, Suzanne Lockridge; Secretary, Mickey Logan; Treasurer, L. V. Brooks. Mr. Powell: President, Roger Owens; Vice President, Tinky; Scruggs; Secretary, Becky Stowe; Treasurer, Judy Johnson. Mrs. Bates: President, Coral Ramseur; Vice President, Carolyn Alexander; Secretary, Jimmy Medlin; Treasurer, Sammy Mauney. Mr. Larson: President, Mike Trammell; Vice President, Tommy Wright; Secretary, Freddy Dixon; Treasurer, Juanita Dellinger. 67 MILESTONES James Swansson Editor Claire Gilstad Student Photographer EDITORIAL STAFF 1 ' m V. jSB W | fl PfM mm ilf W ' at ' ' ' L W ' 1 2 Seated: Gail Morrison, Kirsten Zocho, Amelia Garmon, Sue Jeon Wright, Mary Ellen Stroupe, Sara Rose Lennon, Betty Morrison. Standing: Ann Broadwater, James Swansson, Billie Jones, Claire Gilstad, Susie Kesler. 70 This is it! We ' re just a bunch of green horns — no space to work — everyone with different tastes and ideas. The annual staff, through trial and error methods, has produced a pictorial review of 1961. Our memories are many; waiting for the helicopter, not enough sandwiches from the drug store, working late, and frayed nerves — but here it is! Your happiness with it determines our success. Mary Lillian Lewis Business Manager BUSINESS STAFF Mrs. Finger, Sponsor; Margaret Jackson, Mary Lillian Lewis, Carol Jean Goter, Ronnie Ross, Morlene Weir, Nancy Hovis, Jane Houser, James Forrest, Susan Davis. 71 BAND FirsJ Row: Sarah Frances Mauney, Pamela Morrison, Mickie Logon, Billie Jones, Marlene Weir, Linda Ben- nett, Peggy Ware. Second Row: Becky Burton, Paula Caudill, Lynda Mauney, Sandy Stallings, Don Ware, Buzzy Shuford, Pattie Howard, Dora Kircus, Joan Howard, Spencer Moore, Kay Broadwater. Third Row: Lyn Cheshire, Suson Plonk, Ann Broadwater, Lana Arrowood, Carol Jean Goter, Sara Hendricks, Sara Rose Lennon, Vivian Wilson, Douglas Burton, Gale Heavner, Connie Dixon, Lawrence Mauney. Fourth Row: Joan McClure, Jerry Ford, Billy Belt, Sandy Campbell, Wen- dell Phifer, Larry Wells, Gary Wilson, Glenn Werner, Kenny Bornes. Here comes the KMHS band! This cry is heard as the band marches in festivals, in marching contests, in parades, and at football games. The band is the showpiece of Kings Mountain High School. The purpose of the band is to create and further an interest in playing and appreciating music. The band creates a team spirit and provides a wholesome pastime and recreation. Sara Spearman Majorette 72 Sarah Frances Mauney, Peggy Ware, Pamela Morrison, Billie Jones — Drum Major, Mickie Logan, Marlene Weir, Linda Bennett. MAJORETTES •• BAND COUNCIL First Row: Jerry Ford, Billie Jones, Douglas Burton, Kay Broadwater, Pattie Howard. Second Row: Lana Arrowood, Ann Broadwater, Sara Rose Lennon, Joan McClure, Wendell Phifer, Gary Wilson, Kenny Barnes, Sara Hendricks. Jane Houser Business Manager The function of the Mountaineer Staff is the publishing of the school newspaper at stated intervals. This involves compiling and proofreading the copy, selling ads, making the layout of the paper, having plates made fpr photographs, setting type, and selling the papers. Members of the journalism class are automatically members of the Mountaineer Staff. Joyce Plonk DotrJe Gibbons Assistant Editor Advertising Manager Sandy Campbell Editor MOUNTAINEER STATE First Row: Susie Kesler, Marlene Weir, Joyce Plonk, Punch Parker, Sandy Campbell, Jane Houser. Second Row: Dottie Gibbons, Brenda Perkins, Janie Trammell, Linda Hull, Claire Gilstad, Pat Gladden. Third Row: Annie Dilling, Ann Broadwater, Billie Jones, J. T. Jack- son, Danny Thomasson, Joyce Wright, Jimmy Stewart. Fourth Row: Rebecca Crawford, James Swansson, Nancy Hovis, Martha Lou Ware, Br enda McAbee. 74 First Row: Susie Kesler, Martha Lou Ware, Linda Hull, Jewell Robbs, Peggy Plonk, Becky Stowe, Pattie Howard, Dora Kircus. Second Row: Joan McClure, Brenda Gail Hamrick, Amelia Garmon, Kirsten Zacho, Frances Owens, Jane Houser, Gail Morrison, Ruth Ann Sides, Mr. Fred Withers, Adviser. Third Row: Marcia Moore, Martha Sue Welch, Margaret Jackson, Vivian Henderson, Judy Short, Mickie Logan, Marian Plonk, Dora Ann Wallace. Fourth Row: Bill Ramseur, Dianne McDaniel, Buddy Kircus, John Trio, Barry Bridges, Sammy Houston, Sandy Campbell, Bobby Waters, Perry Champion. Sandy Campbell President Sammy Houston Vice-President Margaret Jackson Secretary The council of the Student Participation Organization is composed of the officers, a representative from each homeroom and one from each club that is active throughout the entire year. The object of this organization is to promote more effective student participation in school affairs. STUDENT PARTICIPATION ORGANIZATION J First Row: Judy Hollifield, Phyllis Bumgardner, Mary Ellen Stroupe, Sponsor, Mrs. Weir. Second Row: Ann Broadwater, Susie Kesler, Pucky Lewis, Nancy Hovis. Third Row: Martha Sue Welch, Sue Jean Wright, Mar- garet Jackson, Joyce Plonk, Annie Dilling. Fourth Row: James Swansson, Billie Jones, James Forrest Marshall Gore. Miss Janet Scoggins Mr. Arnold Kincaid Dr. L. P. Baker Honorary Members: The National Honor Society recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement by Kings Mountain High School students. A member must possess qualities of good character, scholarship, leadership, and service. The National Honor Society encourages scholastic achievement by visits to freshman home- rooms to challenge the students to strive for excellent grades, by entertaining straight A students at a party for each six weeks ' period, and by publishing in the school and town newspapers the names of students making straight A ' s. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First Row: Ann Cooper, Mrs. Josephine Weir, Sponsor; Sandra Bumgardner, Judy Bridges, Linda Yates, Dora Ann Wallace, Jackie Hannon, Dottie Gibbons. Second Row; Tinky Scruggs, Joyce Winders, Becky Crawford, Ann Bumgardner, Barbara Green. The Library Club is a recently organized group whose purpose is to promote more reading and en- joyment of books. The membership is composed of students who work in the library. These pupils ore required to hove o scholastic overage of B and must hove o free period to devote to work in the library. LIBRARY CLUB President, Judy Bridges; Vice President, Re- becca Crawford; Secretary, Ann Bumgardner; Treasurer, Sandra Bumgardner. 77 First Row: Nancy Oxford, Patsy Cantrell, Charlene Yates, Marcia Moore, Carol Sue Dover, Tony Stone, Lawrence Mayberry, Jimmy Jones, Linda Gordon, Brenda Gordon, Lyndall Johnson. Second Row: Potty Huffstetler, Juanita Clary, Lorene Norman, Diana Hoyle, Edith Kincaid, Glenda Stroupe, Nancy Jane Smith, Paulo Cole, Gloria Kirby. Third Row; Priscilla Williams, Opal Teseniar, Gerhard Piel, Curtis Floyd, Larry Smith, Ran- dolph Stewart, Michael McSwain. MIXED CHORUS The goal of the Mixed Chorus is to gain a deeper appreciation of music. This activity furnishes an op- portunity to grow in an understanding of music funda- mentals as well as enjoyment of singing. The chorus participates in various programs for the school and community. Larry Smith, President; Paula Cole, Vice-President; Edith Kincaid, Secre- ta ry-Treasurer. 78 The Bible Club endeavors to create o better understanding of spiritual life through a knowl- edge of the Bible. Emphasis is placed on the teachings of Jesus. This purpose is highlighted each year in religious programs at the Easter and Christmas seasons. BIBLE CLASS Don Champion, President; Brenda McAbee, Vice-President; Charlene Yates, Secretary; Randall Haynes, Treasurer. First Row: Brenda McAbee, Clarence Smith, David Miller, Danny Whitaker, Randall Haynes, Kenneth Wilson, Steve Harmon. Second Row: Coleen Wright, Don McNeely, Charlene Yates, Bobby Waters, Gene Bridges, Beauford Burton, James Hannah. Third Row: Lorene Norman, Tommy King, John Baity, Mike Dixon, David Boheler, Jimmy White, Don Champion. Fourth Row: Larry Lefevers, Jimmy Smith, Larry McDaniel, Thomas Barnette, Randolph Stewart. Standing: Miss Jeannine Easterling, Sponsor; Frances Smith, Jerry Rikard, Buford Summitt, Charlotte Greene, Mickie Jones. 79 First Row: Douglas Burton. Second Row: Dole Holli- field, Lono Arrowood, Judy Hollifield, Franklin Dean, Anne Slater, Martha Sue Welch, Mary Ellen Stroupe. Third Row: Susie Kesler, Bill Ramseur, Sandy Campbell, Wayne Goforth, Melvin Ware, Annie Dilling, Linda Ann Bennett. Fourth Row: Pucky Lewis, Nancy Hovis, James Swansson, Frankie Franklin, Brenda Gail Hamrick. Standing: Mrs. Laura Gentry, Sponsor. Advanced French students compose the French Club, which serves to promote on interest in the French-speaking people of today as well as in their culture. President . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer Dale Hollifield . . Franklin Dean Annie Vera Dilling Bill Ramseur FRENCH CLUB 80 The Latin Club is an organization of second- year Latin students whose purpose is to create and to help perpetuate an interest in Latin beyond the classroom. This is accomplished through activi- ties which time does not permit in the regular class period. LATIN CLUB Robert Plonk, President; Paul Smith, Vice President; Peggy Plonk, Secretary. First Row: Peggy Plonk, Pattie Howard, Wayne Laughter, Wally Harris, Henry Hilliard. Second Row: Tony Stone, Sara Hendricks, Eddie Tessener, Kenny Barnes, Truitt Moore, Tim Heavner. Third Row: Kay Mauney, Laura Page, Robert Plonk, Mack Stewart, Karen Fite, Brenda Carroll, Trip Neisler. Fourth Row: Ann Cooper, Linda Walker, Ruth Ann Sides, Carol Greene, Gail Morrison, Paul Smith. Standing: Mrs. Laura Gentry, Diane Roberts, Henry Raines, Barry Gibson, Jim Leigh. 81 H ) ■■II ' ■■■ ' ■ r VT- w First Row: Mrs. Ausley, Sponsor; Pucky Lewis, Annie Vera Dilling, Dottie Gibbons, Janie Trammell, Suzanne Lockridge, Jewell Robbs, Becky Stowe, Pattie Howard, Mr. Lutz, Sponsor. Second Row: Nancy Hovis, Ann Broadwater, Virginia Goforth, Barbara Green, Linda Ann Bennett, Gail Morrison, Peggy Plonk. Third Row: Mike Smith, Claire Gilstad, Robert Plonk, Don Hurlbut, Bill Ramseur, Eddie Tesseneer, Warren Goforth, Judy Hollifield. Fourth Row: Betty Morrison, Petie Lynn, Frei- da Burton, Eileen Slater, James Swanson, Mack Stewart, Robin Whisnant. Fifth Row: Franklin Dean, Dale Holli- field, Mike McSwain, Billie Jones, Ronnie Ross. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club ' s main objective is to stimulate in the student body an interest in the field of science. Standards for mem- bership in the club are high in order to attract gifted and ambitious scholars. Each year the club chooses the best of its proj- ects to represent Kings Mountain at the Science Fair in Charlotte. President — John Trio, Vice-President — Betty Morrison, Secretary — Linda Walker, Treasurer — Dottie Gibbons. 82 First Row: Lyndall Johnson, Mary Ellen Stroupe, Gloria Kirby, Joyce Falls, Pat Gladden, Martha Lou Ware, Sally Logan, Linda Hull, Gail Maddox, Linda Gordon, Juanita Cleary. Second Row: L ' Ange Bumgardner, Nancy Oxford, Gail Biddix, Patty Huffstetler, Phyllis Bumgardner, Annette Thrift, Joyce Wright, Sarah Hicks, Linda Sanders, Brenda Gordon, Kay Alexander, Mrs. Carolyn Finger, Adviser. Third Row: Jean Camp, Nancy Smith, Paula Cole, Carolyn Caveny, Marcia Moore, Martha Sue Welch, Sue Jean Wright, Dora Ann Wal- lace, Kay Barnette, Judy Bridges, Patsy Cantrell, Lana Arrowood. Fourth Row: Faye Dover, Priscilla Williams, Brenda Davis, Libby Medlin, Ann Bumgardner, Frances Smith, Sandra Dover, Glenda Stroupe, Joyce Winders, Vivian Henderson, Brenda Oliver, Opal Teseniar. The Business Club is an organization open to those students taking any two of the com- mercial courses offered in high school. Its objective is to acquaint those students with the various methods used in the business world. BUSINESS CLUB Martha Lou Ware, President; Vivian Henderson, Vice- President; Martha Sue Welch, Secretary-Treasurer. 83 First Row: Marsholl Gore, Eddie Hardin, Ernie Payne, Henry Raines. Second Row: Sidney Morrison, Paul Smith, Barry Gibson, Jim Leigh. Third Row: Chester Clontz, James Robbs, Sammy Houston, Turk Falls, Wally Harris. Fourth Row: Punch Parker, Arthur Allen, Eddie Ross, Bill Ramseur, Mike Dixon. KEY CLUB The Key Club is an international service club for boys from the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades in high school. This club is different from other school clubs in that it is sponsored in cooperation with the school officials by the local Kiwanis Club. Its aim is the development of initiative, leadership ability, and good citizenship. Bill Ramseur, President; Eddie Rass, Vice-President; Sidney Morrison, Secretary; Marshall Gore, Treasurer. 84 First’ Row: Punch Parker, Mike Dixon, Jerry Adams, Curtis Floyd, Eddie Spencer. Second Row: Dale Holli- field, Sammy Houston, Ken Wilson, James Robbs, Bill Romseur, Ernie Payne. Third Row: Robin Whisnant, Turk Falls, J. T. Jackson, Jimmy White, Arthur Allen, Barry Gibson. Fourth Row: Ronnie Pearson, Franklin Dean, Perry Champion, Eddie Ross, Steve Harmon. THE MONOGRAM CLUB The Monogram Club is composed of those boys who have earned a tetter through participation in interscholastic sports. Its aim is to promote better sportsman- ship in K. M. High and between Kings Mountain and other schools in our con- j ference. Steve Harmon, President; Billy Romseur, Vice-President; Punch Parker, Secretary; Sammy Houston, Treasurer. 85 The K Club is composed of girls who hove earned letters through participation in basketball and cheerleading. The cheerleaders lead all the yells at football and basketball games to promote school spirit. Basketball players earn letters by playing an average of one quarter per game during the sea- son. Pat Gladden, President; Pucky Lewis, Vice President; Margaret Jackson, Secretary; Mar- lene Weir, Treasurer. “K” CLUB First Row: Charlene Yates, Paula Cole, Sara Rose Lennon, Margaret Jackson, Marian Plonk. Second Row: Patricia Gladden, Mary Lillian Lewis, Elizabeth Medlin, Marlene Weir, Mrs. Nancy Hartsoe, Sponsor. 86 This group of girls does a wonderful job of keeping school spirit high. This year they completed a project which added new letter-jackets to their uniforms. Pat Gladden, Head Cheerleader. CHEERLEADERS Mrs. Bates, Sponsor; Vivian Henderson, Libby Medlin, Beverley Yarbrough, Judy Hollifield, Paula Cole, Janie Trammell, Jane Houser, Sally Logan, Patty Huffstetler, Martha Lou Ware, Pat Gladden. 87 First ' Row: Mary Ellen Stroupe, Linda Lee Bennett, Kay Broadwater, Kay Alexander, Kaye Barnette, Beverley Yarbrough, Gail Maddox, Miss Kittie Lou Sutton. Second Row: Nancy Oxford, Patty Huffstetler, Jean Harlow, Gloria Kirby, Jane Hambright, Kay Pearson, Nancy Gail Morrison, Jane Houser. Third Row: Linda Sanders, Betty Morrison, Ann Cooper, Brenda Herndon, Martha Lou Ware, Kirsten Zacho. Fourth Row: Glenda Stroupe, Rebecca Crawford, Sandra Plonk, Linda Wal- ker, Patricia Pennington, Linda Pruitt. Fifth Row: Caro- lyn Caveny, Morcia Moore, Carol Goter, Pucky Lewis, Marlene Weir, Janie Cox. Sixth Row: Brendo Gail Ham- rick, Carolyn Jonas, Phyllis Bumgardner, Sandra Moss, Sara Hendricks, Marian Plonk. Seventh Row: Dianne McDaniel, Brenda Lovelace, Sue Jean Wright, Sally Logan, Laura Page, Vivian Henderson. Eighth Row: Annie Dilling, Diane Roberts, Ann Broadwater. Ninth Row: Judy Hollifield, Frances Owens, Norma Farr, Nancy Hovis, Susie Kesler. Tenth Row: Marilyn Dixon, Eileen Slater, Edith Kincaid, Buddy Kircus, Sammy Houston. Bock Row: Steve Harmon, Ronnie Ross, Larry Smith, Dale Hollifield, Sarah Robbins, Franklin Dean. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA President — Joyce Plonk; Vice-President — Martha Sue Welch; Secretary — Frances Owens; Treasurer — Pucky Lewis. The Bessie Simonton Future Teachers Club was founded in 1952 for those stu- dents interested in teaching as a possible career. The club was named in honor of the late Miss Bessie Simonton, who was for many years a teacher in Kings Moun- tain. The F.T.A. seeks to provide its mem- bers with opportunities to identify and develop the qualities and aptitudes basic to successful teaching, to understand the development and purposes of our public schools, and to appreciate the contributions they make to our democratic free society. 88 First Row: Jewell Robbs, Pottle Howard, Peggy Plonk, Carolyn Jonas, Judy Hollifield, Marian Plonk, Petie Lynn, Ruth Ann Sides, Joyce Plonk. Second Row: Dian Carter, Ginger Payne, Sandra Spangler, Pat Long, Janice Barnette, Kay Alexander, Kay Baity, Barbara Burns, Carolyn Alexander, Myra Hawkins, Ruth Clippard, Karen Hall, Brenda Summitt. Third Row: Anita Huff- stetler, Phyllis Bumgardner, Mary Wright, Pamela Mor- rison, Marcia Moore, Diane Ledford, Annette Thrift, Carol Bridges, Joyce Wright, Nell Ross, Annie Clary, Sue Day, Juanita Clary. Fourth Row: Carol Dover, Paula Cole, Carolyn Caveny, Toni Ware, Ann Hammett, Sue Wright, Sarah Goforth, Sarah Hicks, Kay Barnette, Becky Cole, Barbara Lynn, Linda Oliver, Beverley Yar- brough, Martha Howard. Fifth Row: Jean Walker, Lillie Hicks, Brenda Black, Beverly Herndon, Brenda Lovelace, Betty Styers, Becky Yarbro, Dora Ann Wallace, Janice Bridges, Linda Goforth, Karen Fite, Sylvia Williams, Glenda Stroupe. Sixth Row: Opal Teseniar, Linda Ben- nett, Regenia Blanton, Vivian Henderson, Joyce Tesse- neer. Sue Morrow, Carol Mullinax, Judie Short, Freida Burton, Brenda Green, Becky Lynn, Sandra Adams, Judy Bridges. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OE AMERICA The F.H.A., a statewide organization, has a chapter in our school. Through the activities of this club, girls learn more about homemaking. It participates in money-making projects such as the sale of Christmas cards. A highlight of the year is a Mother-Daughter Banquet at which the girls honor their mothers with a meal and program which they prepare them- selves. President — Judy Hollifield; Vice-President — Marion Plonk; Secretary-Treasurer — Carolyn Jonos. 89 First Row: Gloria McCarter, Brenda Gail Hamrick, Solly Logan, Annie Dilling, Frances Owens, Phyllis Bumgard- ner, Kay Alexander, Kay Broadwater, Martha Lou Ware, Mrs. Sue Moss. Second Row: Carol Jean Goter, Janie Trammell, Marshall Gore, Eileen Slater, Sarah Robbins, Carolyn Caveny, Ann Broadwater, Sue Jean Wright. Third Row: Frankie Franklin, Dale Hollifield, Arthur Allen, Donald Champion, Billie Jones, Larry Smith, Randolph Stewart, Franklin Dean. STATIX N’DRAMATIX President Sarah Robbins Vice-President Lorry Smith Secretary-Treasurer Brenda Gail Hamrick Through various projects during the school year, the Statix ' n Dramatix Club carries out its two-fold purpose. To train students in radio techniques, to inform the public of school activities through broad- casting, to develop dramatic ability, and to promote an interest in dramatic art are some of its main objectives. 90 Best Personality Amelia Garmon, Perry Champion 92 Friendliest Joyce Plonk, Buddy Kircus 93 1 Best All Round Pot Gladden, Charles Herndon 94 Best Looking Sarah Robbins, Arthur Allen 95 Patty Huffstetler, Sandy Campbell Most Talented 96 Most Athletic Marlene Weir, Punch Parker 97 Most Likely to Succeed Margaret Jackson, James Swansson 98 Most Studious Ann Broadwater, Billie Jones 99 V Front Row: Patty Huffstetler, Mary Ellen Stroupe, Sue Jean Wright, Ann Broadwater. Second Row: Ronnie Ross, James Forrest, Billie Jones, Marshall Gore. JUNIOR MARSHALS The marshals are students from the Junior class with the highest scholastic rating and an average of A on conduct, with no grade lower than B , during their entire high school career. They are chosen to usher during the grad- uation exercises. 100 BEAUTY MAY DAY 1960 Carole Plonk, Queen MAY COURT Seated: Kathy Hagen, Jean Davis, Carol Alexander, Chuck Spearman, Doris Dellinger, Scott Kelly, Linda Falls, Sandra Ledbetter. Standing: Douglas Burton, Kenny Barnes-Heralds; Pattie Howard-Freshman At-- tendant, Wally Harris-EScort; Peggy Ware-Sophomore Attendant, Tommy Armstrong-Escort; Sue Jean Wright- Junior Attendant, Arthur Alien-Escort; Barbara Lynn- Senior Attendant, Jerry Wright-Escort; Kay Mullinax; Carole Plonk-Queen; Carolyn Sanders; Rose Malcolm; Brenda McDaniel-Senior Attendant, Gary Blanton-Es- cort; Kay Alexander-Junior Attendant, Jackie Thomas- son-Escort; Sandra Plonk-Sophomore Attendant, Frank- lin Dean-Escort; Peggy Plonk-Freshman Attendant, Punch Parker-Escort; Paul Fulton-Herald. Rose Malcolm Carolyn Sanders Kay Mullinax Maid of Honor Crown Queen Maid of Honor 103 HOMECOMING 1960 Kirsten Zacho Queen SPONSORS: Peggy Plonk-Punch Parker, Pucky Lewis- James Robbs, Ann Cooper-Jimmy White, Koy Broad- Water-Dale Hollifield, Gloria McCarter-Perry Champion, Phyllis Bumgardner-Wayne Goforth, Frances Owens- Don Champion, Kay Mauney- Arthur Allen, Joyce Plonk-Charles Burns, Sandra Moss-Chester Clontz, Edith Kincaid-Jerry Adams. Mothers or representatives of senior players: Mrs. Warren Goforth for Wayne Goforth, Mrs. William Bennett for Charles Burns, Mrs. Arthur Allen, Mrs. Donald Parker, Mrs. James Robert Champion, Mrs. J. K. Clontz, Mrs. Lawrence Adorns, Mrs. Frank G Hollifield, Mrs. James White, Mrs. Buford Robbs, Mrs, Fred H. Champion. 105 CARROUSEL PRINCESS Mary Lillian Lewis First Row: Tommy Hope, Jerry Rikord, Alton Stewart, Curtis Floyd, Perry Champion, Henry Raines, James Robbs, Punch Parker, Sammy Houston. Second Row: Ernest Payne, Steve Carpenter, Jimmy White, Barry Gibson, Brent McDaniel, Chester Clontz, Wally Harris, Steve Brown, Robin Whisnant. Third Row: Pat Hord — Manager, James Hope, Wayne Goforth, Johnny Baity, Tim Heavner, Charles Goodson, Billy Ramseur, Tommy Armstrong. Fourth Row: Dale Hollifield, Arthur Allen, Mike Dixon, Don Champion, Eddie Ross, Jerry Adams, Charles Burns, Johnny Brown, Manager. 1961 MOUNTAINEERS Mr. John H. Gamble — Head Coach Mr. Bill Bates — Assistant 108 Mr. Donald Parker — Assistant Mr. Fred Withers — Assistant KINGS MOUNTAIN 38, FORES! CITY 0 Punch Parker scored three touchdowns os the Mountaineers romped to on easy victory in the season ' s opener. Wally Harris has a kick coming against Shelby, KINGS MOUNTAIN 39, BESSEMER CITY 7 The Mountaineers scored with ease again in trouncing their Gas- ton neighbor in o non-conference gome Wally Harris takes dead-aim on R. S. Central ball-carrier. KINGS MOUNTAIN 41, CHASE 0 Coach John Gamble ' s club con- tinued its six-touchdowns-per- game pace in copping this second conference contest of the year. James Robbs uses his head to good advantage, butting his way for yardage against Cherryville, KINGS MOUNTAIN 12, SHELBY 7 The first victory over arch rival Shelby since 1955 proved the highlight of the season. James Robbs smashes for winning touchdown at Shelby. KINGS MOUNTAIN 12, WEST MECKLENBURG 6 The Mountaineers scored the first and last times they had the ball to defeat West in a game in Charlotte Memorial Stadium. Mountaineer tackier helps Clover back take a tumble. KINGS MOUNTAIN 19, CLOVER 14 The battling Mountaineers won their third straight game with a fourth quarter rally. Punch Parker on the loose in Shelby game. LINCOLNTON 7, KINGS MOUNTAIN 0 Kings Mountain lost its lone game of the season in a game at Lincointon which decided the Southwest Conference championship. 1 10 Arthur Allen takes hangers-on for a ride. Jerry Adams boots opening kickoff in Shelby game. KINGS MOUNTAIN 32, BELMONT 7 Scoring in every quarter, the Mountaineers battered the Red Raiders with great passing and running attack. KINGS MOUNTAIN 14, R. S. CENTRAL 6 Mountaineers defeat ' 59 conference cham- pions with display of tough defense and oppor- tune scoring. The ball must be somewhere in this spread formation. KINGS MOUNTAIN 40, CHERRYVILLE 0 The Mountaineers finished their season with a 9-1 record, best in years, as Punch Parker scored three touchdowns for fourth time of season. Perry Champion scampers with R. S. Central giving chase. Let ' s Go, Coach Gamble tells Perry Champion. BASKETBALL 1 ■.V. .V.V; ill xvXm : Jerry Adams, Dale Hollifield, Perry Champion, Charles Goodson, Arthur Allen, David Adams, Wally Harris, James Robbs, Chester Clontz, Punch Parker, Sammy Houston, Henry Raines. SCHEDULE Kings Mountain vs Forest City Kings Mountain vs Cherryville Kings Mountain vs Chase Kings Mountain vs Shelby Kings Mountain vs R. S. Central Kings Mountain vs Lincointon Kings Mountain vs Belmont Kings Mountain vs Forest City Kings Mountain vs Cherryville Kings Mountain vs Chase Kings Mountain vs Shelby Kings Mountain vs R. S. Central Kings Mountain vs Lincointon Kings Mountain vs Belmont 1 12 Coach Don Parker with managers Jim Leigh and Bre nt McDaniel. First Row: Roger Owens, Butch Harry, Warren Goforth, Tim Heavner, Robert Plonk, Russell Garmon, Ernest Davis, Manager, Second Row: Reggie White, Charles Camp, Eric Yates, David Adams, Paul Lovelace, Steve Vick- ers, Fred Dixon, Ronnie Gillispie, Eddie Spencer, L. V. Brooks. Coach Parker plans his strategy with starters James Parker drives into the front court, Robbs, Arthur Allen, Punch Parker, Jerry Adorns, Perry Champion. Kings Mountain ' s Parker and Allen show their defense against Cherryville. 113 Parker, Adams, Chompion, ready for the rebound. BASKETBALL Pat Gladden, Martha Lou Ware, Diane Roberts, Charlene Yates, Joyce Plonk, Pucky Lewis, Sara Rose Lennon, Sara Hendricks, Betty Morrison, Marlene Weir, Marian Plonk, Petie Lynn. Kings Mountain SCHEDULE vs Forest City Kings Mountain vs Cherryville Kings Mountain vs Chase Kings Mountain vs Shelby Kings Mountain vs R. S. Central Kings Mountain vs Lincointon Kings Mountain vs Belmont Kings Mountain vs Forest City Kings Mountain vs Cherryville Kings Mountain vs Chase Kings Mountain vs Shelby Kings Mountain vs R. S. Central Kings Mountain vs Lincointon Kings Mountain vs Belmont Coach Bill Bates 114 JUNIOR VARSITY First Row: Peggy Plonk, Laura Page, Coach Bill Bates, Kay Baity; Second Row: Linda Ben- nett, Lana Arrowood, Linda Goforth, Freida Burton, Joan McClure, Kay Mauney, Jan Yar- bro, Margaret Jackson. Cherryville girls tie up ball while K, M. Gladden, Weir, and Lewis approach. K. M. Lynn and unidentified Cherryville player try for high pass while K. M. Lennon and Plonk look on K. M. Lynn, Arrowood, and Hendricks set up de- fense under Cherryville basket. 115 Cherryville player takes rebound with K. M. Weir defending while Lewis and Gladden come up to help. BASEBALL First Row: Keith Hilliard, Tim Jones, Mike Ware, Brent McDaniel, Larry Pearson, Ronnie Pearson, Barry Gibson, Jimmy Leigh. Second Row: Freddy Foster, Perry Champion, Punch Parker, James Robbs, Jerry Adams, Ken Wilson, Henry Hilliard, Third Row: Don Smith, Don Fisher, Chip Thorburn, Paul Hendricks, Wally Harris, Charles Goodson, Jerry Wright, SCOREBOARD Mountaineers posted 9-7 record in the Southwest season and tied Lin- colnton for fourth place. KINGS MOUNTAIN 4 KINGS MOUNTAIN 1 KINGS MOUNTAIN 1 KINGS MOUNTAIN 5 KINGS MOUNTAIN 7 KINGS MOUNTAIN 4 KINGS MOUNTAIN 10 KINGS MOUNTAIN 3 KINGS MOUNTAIN 4 KINGS MOUNTAIN 7 KINGS MOUNTAIN 4 KINGS MOUNTAIN 5 KINGS MOUNTAIN 12 KINGS MOUNTAIN 10 KING SMOUNTAIN 4 KING SMOUNTAIN 4 FOREST CITY 1 R. S. CENTRAL 6 LINCOLNTON 0 CHERRYVILLE 11 TRI HIGH 15 CLIFFSIDE 3 BELMONT 7 SHELBY 5 FOREST CITY 2 R. S CENTRAL 1 LINCOLNTON 7 CHERRYVILLE 3 TRI HIGH 1 CUFFSIDE 8 BELMONT 13 SHELBY 9 I 16 Coach Fred Withers Don Smith and Wally Harris, Kings Mountain catchers. Chip Thorburn, Mike Ware, and Paul Hendricks, Larry Pearson, Jerry Adams, Ronnie Pearson out- Kings Mountain infielders. fielders. Don Fisher, pitcher, Punch Parker, outfielder. Punch Parker, centerf ielder, James Robbs, shortstop. ■V PURPOSE I HONORS Nancy Hovis AFS Student Billie Jones Morehead Scholarship Representative James Swansson Morehead Scholarship Representative Sue Jean Wright Miss Hi Miss Ann Cooper Plonk Scholarship Medal Steve Carpenter First Union National Bank Spelling Medal Sara Hendricks Billy Shuford Science Award •Poetry Award Charles Burns Blocking Trophy Punch Parker Most Valuable Player James Swansson, Billie Jones Boys ' State Delegates Joyce Plonk D.A.R. Citizenship Award Pucky Lewis, Joyce Plonk Girls ' State Delegates IN MEMORIAM James Frank Cranford 120 SENIOR DIRECTORY Adorns, Jerry Lawrence, Football 1,2, 3, 4, Co-Copt. 1, All-Conference, All-State 3, Co-Captain, All-Conference, Lion ' s Bowl Game 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Monogram 2,3,4; . Science project displayed at Science Fair, G iQi ' lotte. Alexander, Priscilla Kay, F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Business Club 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; May Day At- tendant 3; Sec.-Treas. of Homeroom 3; S.P.O. Delegate 1,2,3. Allen, Arthur, Jr., Football 1,2, 3, 4, Co-Capt. 4; Basket- ball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2,3, 4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Key Club 4; S.P.O. 2,3; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; Vice- pres. Sophomore Class. Bagwell, Charles Leonard, Veteran. Barnette, Frances Kaye, F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; President of Homeroom 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Who ' s Who 2; Business Club 4. Bennett, Linda Ann, F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Science Club 1,2,4; French Club 4. Biddix, Sandro Gail, Business Club 4. Bolick, Victoria Elizabeth, G.A.A. ' s 1 . Bowers, Rebecca Ann, F.H.A. 1,2; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Busi- ness Club 4; Mixed Chorus 3,4. Bridges, Judy Elizobeth, F.H.A. 1,3,4; Business Club 3,4; Library Club 4; President of Library Club 4. Broadwater, Ann Beverly, Band 1,2,3, 4, Band Council 3,4; Science Club 2,3,4, Secretary of Science Club 2; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 3,4; Latin Club 2, Secretary of Latin Club 2; F.T.A. 3,4; Junior Marshal; National Honor Society 3,4, Secretary of National Honor So- ciety 4; Member of All-State Band 2,3; Mountaineer Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Superlative; Certificate of Commendation for National Merit Scholarship Quali- fying Test. Bumgordner, L ' Ange Cerrelious, Business Club 3,4; F.T.A. 3; Library Assistant 3. Bumgordner, Phyllis Eloine, Business Club 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Junior- Senior Waitress 2; National Honor Society 4. Bumgordner, Sylvia Ann, F.H.A. 1; Science Club 2; F.T.A. 3,4; Business Club 3,4; Library Club 4; Secretary of Library Club 4. Burns, Charles Wesley, Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 2, J.V. Basketball 3; Monogram 3,4; Parti- cipated in May Day 1 . Burton, Douglas Eugene, Band 1 ,2,3,4; President of Band 2,4, Band Council 1; French Club 4; Secretary of Homeroom 1; President of Homeroom 3; Vice Presi- dent of Homeroom 4. Burton, Roger Beauford. Campbell, Herman Luther, Jr. J.V. Football 1; District Science Fair 1,2; President of Homeroom 1; Band 2,3,4, Band Council 2, Vice President of Band 3; Davis De- clamation Medal; Western Conference Forensic Medal; S.P.O. 2,4; President of the Student Council 4; Tennis 2; Piedmont Youth Orchestra; Co-Editor of Moun- taineer 3; DeMoloy 3,4; Editor-in-Chief of Moun- taineer 4. Cantrell, Patsy Ann, F.F.A. 2; F.H.A. 3, Junior Play 3; F.H.A. District President Delegate 3; F.F.A. Sweetheart 3; Business Club 4; Chorus 4. Carrigan, Glenn Buell, Veteran. Carter, Lisette Annetta, F.H.A. 1,2,3; F.T.A. 2; Dra- matics 1; Business Club 2,3; Science Club 2. Caveny, Carolyn Faith, F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4, F.H.A. Historian 2; F.T.A. 3,4; Business 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix; Secre- tary of Homeroom 1,2,3; S.P.O. Delegate 1,2,3, S.P.O. Delegate Chairman 3. Champion, Donald Wayne, Track 2,3,4; Football 3,4, Co-Captain 4; High School Spelling Medal 1; Bible Club 3,4, President of Bible Club 4; Vice President of Homeroom 4; Science Club 2; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4. Champion, Perry JoDean, Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; J.V. Football 1, Varsity Football 2,3,4; Mono- gram Club 2,3,4; Secretary of Sophomore Class; Bible Club 3; S.P.O. 4. Cline, Larry Eugene, Track 2,3; F.T.A. 4. Clontz, Chester Kincaid, Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Tennis 2; Track 3,4; Science Club 1; Key Club 3,4; Secretary of Homeroom 1; President of Junior Class. i21 Cole, Paulo Christene, F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3; K” Club 3,4; Science Club 2; Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2,4, Vice President of Chorus 4; S.P.O. 3; Busi- ness Club 4. Crawford, Rebecca Annette, F.H.A. 1,2,3; Business Club 3; F.T.A. 4; Library Club 4, Vice President of Library Club 4; Mountaineer Staff. Dean, Thomos Franklin, Golf Team 2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; F.T.A. 4; Football 1,2,3; Track 1; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; Science Club 4; French Club 4. Dilling, Annie Vero, French Club 4, Secretary of French Club 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix Club 2,3,4; Future Teachers 3,4; Mountaineer Staff 4; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 2; Science Fair 1; National Honor Society 4. Dover, Carol Sue, F.H.A. 1,2,4; Chorus 3,4; Homeroom Secretary and Treasurer 4. Dover, Faye Ruth, Business Club 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; F.T.A. 2; Mixed Chorus 3. Dover, Ronald Herbert. Fisher, Caleb, Veteran. Fisher, James Deen, Science Club 4. Forrest, James Sherwood, Band 1,2,3; Band Council 1,2,3; Participated in May Day 1; Science Fair 1; All- State Band Clinic 2; Science Club 3; Junior Marshal 3; Piedmont Youth Orchestra 3,4; Milestones Staff 4; National Honor Society 4. Foster, Elizabeth Anne, Science Club 1,2; Future Teach- ers 2,3; Mixed Chorus 2; S.P.O. 3. Franklin, George Edward, Jr., Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; French Club 4; S.P.O. 1. Garmon, Amelia Myrtle, French Club 3; S.P.O. 4; An- nual Staff 4; Girls Chorus 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; Senior Superlative. Gladden, Patricia LaVern, Science Club 1 ; Cheerleader 1,2,3, 4, Chief 4 ; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; K” Club 2,3,4; Business Club 3,4, Program Committee 4; Secretary of Freshman Class; Secretary of Senior Class; S.P.O. 1,2; Mountaineer Staff 2,4, Feature Editor 4; Attendant in May Court 1; Secretary of Homeroom 3; Office Aid 4; Who ' s Who 1; Senior Superlative 4; S.P.O. Delegate 1,2; Waitress at Junior-Senior 2. Goforth, Richard Wayne, Track 3; Football 4; French Club 4. Gordon, Brenda Faye, Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Bible Club 2; Business Club 4. Gordon, Linda Kay, Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Bible Club 2; Business Club 4. Gore, Marshall Clay, Jr., Key Club 2,3,4, Treasurer of Key Club 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; Student Store 3,4; Junior Marshal. Greene, Charlotte Louise, Mixed Chorus 3,4; Bible Club 4. Gregory, Oscar Stevenson. Hamrick, Brenda Gail, Science Club 1,2; F.T.A. 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 3,4, Secretary of Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; Who ' s Who 3; Office Aid 4; S.P.O. 4; French Club 4; Secretary of Homeroom 4. Hannah, James Floyd, Bible Club 3. . Harmon, Earle Stephen, Baseball 1; President of Fresh- man Class; Football 2,3; Track 3; Monogram Club 3,4, President of Monogram Club 4; The Bible Club 3; F.T.A. 4; Citizen of the Month 2; President of Mr. Gambles Homeroom. Haynes, Randall Lee, Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2,4; Bible Club 4. Henderson, Harold Douglas, Business Club 4. Herndon, Charles William, Football 1,2; Track 3,4; Bible Club 3,4, President of Bible Club 3; Science Club 1,2; S.P.O. 3; Vice President of Homeroom 4; Senior Superlative; Who ' s Who 3. Hollifield, Dale Aubrey, Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 3,4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Science Club 3,4; Monogram 3,4; F.T.A. 4; French Club 4, President of French Club 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4. Hollifield, Judy Annette, F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, President 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4, Program Chairman 3; Cheerleader 2,3,4; French Club 4, Project Chairman; Science Club 4; Teen Correspondent 3,4; National Honor Society 4. Hovis, Nancy Lewis, Science Club 3,4, Treasurer 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4, Vice President 3, Project Chairman 4; Milestones Staff 3,4; Mountaineer Staff 4; American Field Service Exchange Stpdent 3; National Honor So- ciety 3,4; Latin Club 2; French Club 4; May Day At- tendant 1; Junior-Senior Waitress 2. Hoyle, Ritia Diana, Basketball 1; Mixed Chorus 3,4. 122 Huffstetler, Patricia Diane, Science Club 1,2; F.T.A. 2,3,4, Historian for F.T.A. 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4, Pianist for Mixed Chorus 2,3,4, President of Mixed Chorus 3; Business Club 3,4, Chairman of Project Com- mittee; Cheerleader 2,3,4, Chief of J.V. ' s 3; S.P.O. 2, S.P.O. Delegate 1,2; Vice President of Junior Class; Office Aid 4; Senior Superlative; Junior Marshal 3; Librarian 3, Wha ' s Who 2; Pianist at Junior-Senior 3; Secretary of Homeroom 1; K Club 4. Hull, Linda Sue, Mountaineer Staff 2,4; Science Club 1 ; Band 1,2; S.P.O. 2,4, Business Club 3,4. Jackson, J.T., Baseball 2; Track 1; Football 1; Mono- gram Club 2,3,4. Jackson, Margaret Ann, Statix ' n ' Dramatix 2,3,4; Latin Club 2, President; S.P.O. 2,3,4, Secretary 3; Manager Girls ' Basketball Team 2,3; K Club 2,3,4; Science Club 2; National Honor Society 3,4; Junior-Senior Plan- ning Committee. Johnson, Lyndall Loue, F.T.A. 2,3; Business Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4. Jones, Billie Wall, Science Club 1,2, 3, 4, S.P.O. Repre- sentative 3; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Band Council 2,3,4, Sec.-Treas. 3, Vice President 4; National Honor Society 3,4, President 4; Junior Mar- shal 3, Co-Chief; French Club 3; S.P.O. 1,3; Milestones Staff 4; Mountaineer Staff 4; Boys ' State 3; Homeroom President 3; Band Trophy — Bristol, Vo. — Tenn. 3; Senior Superlative; Representative for Morehead Scholar- ship 4. Jones, Tim Kelly, Baseball 3. Kesler, Susan Ann, Science Club 1,2; Mountaineer Staff 4, Circulations Manager; F.T.A. 2,3, Historian 3, Pro- gram Chairman 4; Annual Staff 4; French Club 4; Basketball 1,2; S.P.O. 4, Elections Committee; National Honor Society 3,4, S.P.O. Representative 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix Club 2,3, Secretary-Treasurer; Homeroom President 2; Jr. -Sr. Dancer 2; Convention Delegate 1,2; Office Aid 2,4. Kirby, Gloria Jean, Bible Club 1,2; Citizenship Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2,4; F.T.A. 4; Business Club 4. Kincaid, Edith Jane, F.T.A. 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Football Sponsor 4; Treasurer of Homeroom 3. Kircus, Clifford, Jr., Latin Club 1,2; Football 1; Baseball 1; Track 3,4; S.P.O. 1,2,4; F.T.A. 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; Science Club 1; Bus Driver 3,4; Senior Class Presi- dent 4; Homeroom President 1,4. Ledbetter, William Thomas, Jr. Lewis, Mary Lillian, Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Science Club 2,3,4, Treasurer 2; Annual Staff 3,4, Business Manager 4; F.T.A. 3,4, Treasurer 4; French Club 4; National Honor Society 3,4; K Club 3,4; Homecoming Sponsor 4; May Day Attendant 2; Car- rousel Princess 4; Homeroom President 2; Girls ' State 3; Jr. -Sr. Waitress 2; S.P.O. Convention Delegate 1,2,3. Layton, Patrick Wallace, Science 1 ,2, Secretary 1 ; Business Club 3; Band 1; Track 3. Logan, Sally Kathryn, F.T.A. 2,3,4; Business Club 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; Science Club 1; K Club 4. McAbee, Brenda Jo, F.H.A. Club 1,2; Science Club 1; Bible Club 4, Vice President 4. McCarter, Gloria Deane, F.H.A. 1,2; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; Homecoming Sponsor 4. Medlin, Elizabeth Elaine, Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4; K Club 2,3,4; Business Club 4; Science Club 1. Moore, Marcia Ann, Science Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2,4; F.T.A. 4; Business Club 4; S.P.O. 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3, 4, S.P.O. Representative 4. Morr ' son, Sidney Lament, Science Club 1; Key Club 2,3, 4, Secretary 3,4. Morris, Floyd Eugene, Science 1,2,3; Latin Club 2; Key Club 3,4. Moss, Sandra Jo, F.H.A. 1; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Homecoming Sponsor 4. Norman, Nancy Lorene, Science Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2; Bible Club 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4. Oliver, Brenda Joyce, F.H.A. 1; Business Club 4. Owens, Frances Elizabeth, F.H.A. 1,2; Secretary of Homeroom 1 ; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 2,3,4, S.P.O. Rep- resentative; Fi,T.A. 2,3,4, Sec. 4; Co-Treasurer of Senior Class. Oxford, Nancy Leola, Science Club 1,2; F.T.A. 3,4; Business Club 3,4; Mixed Chorus 4. Parker, James Randall, Football 1,2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4, High scorer in S.W.C. and Gaston area; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4, All-Conference 3; Sophomore Class President; Latin Club 2; Key Club 3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Senior Class Co-Treasurer; Homeroom S.P.O. Representative 2; Lions Bowl 4; Jr. -Sr. Waiter 2. Parrish, Billy Frank. Pearson, Larry Dean, Baseball 1,2,3, 4. 123 Pearson, Ronnie Lee, Monogram Club 3,4; Baseball 1, 2.3.4, Perkins, Judith Brenda, Mountaineer Staff 4; Business Club 3; Science Club 1 . Plonk, Joyce Eleanor, F.H.A, 1,2, 3, 4, S.P.O. Representa- tive 1, Sec. 3, Trees. 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 1,2,3, S.P.O. Representative 2; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4, Co- Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Latin Club 2, Trees. 2; Girls ' State 3; Trees, of Junior Class; Citizen of the Month 3; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; D.A.R. Citizenship Medal 4; Senior Superlative. Que en, Lynda Kay, F.H.A. 2; Business Club 3,4; Library Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4; S.P.O. 4; Librarian 4. Robbins, Sarah Jane, F.H.A. 1,2,3; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Sec. of Homeroom 2;. Carrousel Princess 3; Sec. of Homeroom 4; Senior Superlative. Robbs, James David, Pres, of Homeroom 1; Football 1, 2.3.4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3.4, Captain 3; Waiter at Jr. -Sr. Banquet 2; Treas. of Sophomore Class 2; Lions Bowl; Who ' s Who; Monogram Club 2,3,4, Treas 3; Key Club 2,3,4, Trees. 3. Rollins, James Henderson, Track 2,3. Ross, John Ronald, Science Club 1,2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; F.T.A. 4; Milestones Staff 4, Business Staff 4; Junior Marshal 3; Demolay 4; Student Store 4. Sanders, Linda Ann, Bond 1,2; Business Club 3,4; F.T.A. 4. Sellers, Donald, Key Club 3. Slater, Eileen, Library Council 2; Mountie Movement 2; Science Club 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; Mountaineer Staff 3,4; F.T.A. 4; Jr. -Sr. Planning Committee 3. Smith, Larry Dean, Science Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2,4, President 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 2,3,4, Vice President 4; F.T.A. 4; Bus Driver 3,4; Basketball 1. Smith, Nancy Jane, Mixed Chorus 4; Science Club 1; Business Club 4. Stewart, Jimmy Wayne, Mountaineer Staff 4. Stroupe, Glenda Kaye, F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Chairman of Recreation Committee 3, Parliamentarian-Chairman of Degrees Committee 2; Business 3,4; Member of Pro- gram Committee 4; Mixed Chorus 4; F.T.A. 4; Treasur- er of Homeroom 1 . Stroupe, Mary Ellen, F.T.A. 2,3,4; Business Club 3,4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Mile- stones Staff 3,4; French Club 4; Junior Marshal; Science Fair 2. I Swansson, James Herbert, Science Club 1,2, 3, 4, Presi- dent 3; Science Fair 1; Homeroom President 3; Boys ' State; Milestones Editor; Mountaineer Staff 4, Manag- ing Editor 4; French Club 4; Representative for More- head Scholarship; National Honor Society 4; Senior Superlative. Wallace, Dora Ann, F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Business Club 3,4, Program Committee 4; F.T.A. 4; S.P.O. 4; Library Club 4. Ware, Martha Lou, Science lub 1 ; Mountaineer Staff 2,4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Business Club 3, 4, Vice Pres, of Business Club 3, Pres, of Business Club 4; Vice Pres, of Freshman Class; Sec. of Junior Class 3; S.P.O. 4; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Waitress at Jr. -Sr. 2. Wa re, Melvin Luther, French Club 4. Weir, Moble Marlene, Latin Club 2; F.T.A. 2,3,4; K Club 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 3; Mountaineer Staff 4, Sports Editor; Annual Staff 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4, Head Majorette 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; May Day Attendant 2; All Con- ference 3; Jr. -Sr. Waitress 2; Vice Pres, of Homeroom 3; Pres, of Homeroom 4; Senior Superlative. Welch, Martha Sue, S.P.O. 2,3,4; F.T.A. 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Business Club 3,4, Secretary 4; Science Club 1, 2; French Club 4; Milestones Staff 4; Senior Class Co- Treasurer; Office Aid 4. White, James Edward, Jr. Football 1,2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3,4; Tennis 3; Track 1,2; Bible Club 3. Williams, Priscilla Ann, Bible Club 2; Business Club 3,4; Mixed Chorus 4. Wilson, Kenneth Reginald, Baseball 1,2,3; Monogram Club 2,3,4. Wright, Bessie Coleen, Bible Club 4; Mixed Chorus 3. Wright, Sue Jean, Plonk Scholarship Medal 1; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Second Vice. Pres. 3; F.T.A. 2,3,4; S.P.O. 3; Statix ' n ' Dramatix 4; May Court Attendant 3; Business Club 4; Milestones Staff 4; Parent Teacher Student As- sociation Representative; Miss Hi Miss 4; National Hon- or Society 3,4; Chief Junior Marshal; Vice President Freshman Homeroom 1 ; Vice President Sophomore Homeroom. Yates, Brenda Charlene, Science Club 1,2; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Bible Club 3,4; K Club 3,4. Zacho, Kirsten, American Field Service Exchange Stu- dent; S.P.O. 4; F.T.A. 4; Annual Staff 4; Vice Presi- dent of Senior Class; Homecoming Queen 4. 124 OUR PROFESSIONAL PATRONS Dr. J. E. Anthony Dr. T. G. Durham Dr. P. E. Hendricks Dr. D. F. Hord Dr. Craig S. Jones A Friend Dr. Jacob P. Mauney Dr. P. G. Padgett Dr. George W. Plonk A Friend Mr. George B. Thomasson 126 Compliments of A.B. CARTER, INC. Operating Mill Devices Company Gastonia, North Carolina Carter Traveler Company Gastonia, North Carolina 127 PLONK BROTHERS CO. DEPARTMENT STORE BIGGERS BROTHERS, INC. Wholesale Fruits, Produce and Eggs Institutional Size Canned Foods 2800 South Boulevard P. O. Box 2356 Charlotte 1, N. C. MNIST gUAllTY IN YIARBOOK PRINTINO BEfflETT BRICK TILE CO. Quality Brick Tile Manufacturers of Common, Face, Roman, Norman and Wire Cut Phone 739-4366 Kings Mountain, N. C. Compliments of IBEAL lABUSTRIES, II. and IBEAL MACHIl SHOPS, iC. Bessemer City, North Carolina 129 SMRISE ' ' All Stor DAIRY PRODUCTS Grade A Pasteurized 509 West Franklin Gastonia, North Carolina ORDER OF DEMOLAY M.C. — Arthur Allen J.C. — Dale Hollifield S.C. — Billy Jones Treas. — Buddy Kircus 130 THE GASTONIA GAZETTE Evening Hours Are Reading Hours News Coverage and Door To Door Delivery in Kings Mountain and Surrounding Areas COOPER S FURNITURE Phone 739-2581 BRIDGES HARDWARE CO., INC. All your needs in Hardware Houseware and Sporting Goods B B RESTAURANT A Good Place To Eat FIRST mm MTIOML BAM Member of Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ☆ Kings Mountain, N. C. 131 Best Wishes To The Class of ' 61 ☆ GASTOIA ICE CREAM COMPANY Manufacturers of HONEY KIST ICE CREAM Gastonia, N. C. Compliments of MASSACHESETTS MOHAIR PUSH CO, Incorporated Neisier Mills Division Kings Mountain, N. C. 132 Carolina Made Carolina ' s Finest Flour EAGLE ROLLER MILL COMPANY Shelby, N. C. THE BEACON Drive In Restaurant, Inc. 403 East Franklin Avenue Gastonia, North Carolina Catering — a specialty — for all groups and occasions FULTON ' S DEPT. STORE O. G. PENEGAR COMPANY Office Equipment UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS Adding Accounting Machines Gastonia, N. C. Phone UNiversity 5-1236 133 FRED J. WRIGHT SON Concrete Products Phone 739-5266 Cansler St. Kings Mountain, N. C. Compliments of McGinnis DEPARTMENT STORE Read Your Home Paper THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD Phone 739-5441 Kings Mountain, N. C. WILSON TRANSFER COMPANY, INC. Cotton and Waste Transporters 712 West Airline Avenue Gastonia, N. C. UN 7-6308 NEW-WAY LAUNDRY CLEANERS Serving Kings Mountain Since 1950 Phone UN 7-7267 Gastonia, N. C. CITY PAINT STORE 221 Battleground STEWART LONG Wholesale Meats Country Sausage Livermush Best Wishes to the Class of 1961 KINGS MOUNTAIN SHEET METAL WORKS 134 SLATER BROS. II. Kings Mountain, North Carolina 30% More Vitamins Minerals CLEVELAND COMTY’S OEY BAKERY 135 Compliments of HONEY ' S RESTAURANT Gastonia, N. C. CONNOR ' S SHELL SERVICE STATION Compliments of KEETER ' S DEPT. STORE JIM WHITE BOB HAUSE New Used Cars — Trucks Shelby, N. C. TOM TROTT AGENCY Trot To Trott For Insurance Phone 739-2407 NORRIS LACKEY MOTORS Chrysler Plymouth Shelby, N. C. G. B. Harrill Paper Supply Co. Wholesale Merchants Shelby, North Carolina KINGS MOUNTAIN DRUG COMPANY Kings Mountain ' s Modern Drug Store Phone 739-2571 WELCH ' S T. V. and APPLIANCE SERVICE BEN T. GOFORTH Plumbing— Repairing — Contracting Kings Mountain, N. C. Phane 739-4736 MODERN CLEANERS 427 N. Piedmont Ave. Dial 739-5171 McBRAYER MOTORS, INC. DeSoto and Plymouth Shelby, N. C. Kings Mountain Farm Center Purina Chows — Seeds— Fertiliners 126 W. Gold St. Phone 739-5111 Kings Mountain, North Carolina ROYAL MOTEL 136 Compliments of OTIS D. GREEN POST NO. 155 THE AMERICAN LEGION J. T. McGinnis, Jr., J. H. McDaniel, Jr., Commander Adjutant Compliments of PATTERSON OIL CO. ★ Kings Mountain North Carolina CARSON SPORTING GOODS COMPANY Gastonia, N. C. 137 HOLSUM BAKING COMPANY c4llen J Slower Shop ANYTHING IN FLOWERS 624 East King Street Kings Mountain, N. C. Box 102 Phone 739-2556 Gastonia North Carolina KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN ' S CLUB THE SILVER VILLA Just Good Food 138 Box 702 Phone 739-4708 ELLIS LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Rough and Dressed Lumber- —Builders Hardware and Supplies Armstrong Paints Kings Mountain, N. C. Compliment s of FINGER LAUNDRY MEDICAL PHARMACY Prescriptions Cosmetics Luncheonette Free Delivery KINGS MOUNTAIN SAVINGS AND LOAN Compliments of WACO SPORTSWEAR INC. DILLING HEATING Lennox Heating and Air-Conditioning 139 Best Wishes to the Class of ' 61 From the MAUNEY TEXTILE INTERESTS MAMEY Mills, II. BOfflIE COTTOI Mills SADIE COTTOA MIllS KINGS MOlNTAi MAiUFACTURlG COMPANY Kings Mountain, North Carolina 140 Compliments of BELK ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Home of Better Values Kings Mountain North Carolina The Friendliest Stores In Town! 0, then, to every man his chance — To every man, regardless of his birth, His shining, golden opportunity — To every man the right to live. To work, to be himself And to become Whatever things his manhood and his vision Can combine to make him — This seeker. Is the promise of America.” Thomas Wolfe PHEIX MILLS a unit of Burlington Uurilninon INDUSTRIES. INC. EXECUTIVE OFFICES, GREENSBORO, N. C. Rewarding careers are available in textiles, and with Burlington, world’s leading textile organization. 141 PLONK OIL COMPANY and PLONK MOTOR COMPANY Congratulations to the Class of 1961 Curb Service Announcing Re-Qpening NEW SOUTH RESTAURANT Gastonia, Kings Mountain Highway Good Food Anytime It’s Tender Tested Reach for WAIDENSMN TS WALDENSIAN BAKERIES. ..BAKERS OF SUNBEAM BREAD 142 GRIFFIN ' S DRUG STORE 40 Years of Service Compliments of ED FALLS USED CARS Railroad Avenue Kings Mountain, N. C. THE ARTHUR HAY AGENCY INSURANCE Compliments of McDANIEL ' S CLEANERS DOT ' S FLOWER SHOP Shelby Rood Anything in Flowers Phone 739-5511 Compliments of B. F. MANER AGENCY Compliments of HELEN ' S BEAUTY SALON Phone 739-2321 QUALITY SANDWICH CO. Railroad Avenue Phone 739-5976 Kings Mountain CITY SERVICE STATION McGinnis FURNITURE COMPANY Compliments of WRIGHT ' S BARBER SHOP JACQUE ' S HAIR STYLIST RIPPY ' S JEWELRY 21 1 N. Piedmont COMMUNITY GROCERY Waco Road It ' s a black business but we treat you white WEIR ' S COAL BLALOCK ' S PARK INN 143 McCURDY CLEANERS SAUNDERS CLEANERS One-Hour Service Pick-Up ond Delivery Phone 739-2166 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE DEAN BUICK COMPANY Royal Portable — Typewriters Soles Service LErS HOME OFFICE SUPPLY Shelby, N. C. BRIDGES TEXACO SERVICE 600 East King Street CENTRAL BARBER SHOP Phone 739-2171 HAYES TIRE AND RECAPPING Telephone 739-3291 Compliments of ALEXANDER ' S JEWELRY SHOP Telephone 739-2416 YOUNG BROTHERS FURNITURE Shelby, N. C. McCOY ' S SERVICE STATION CAROLINA DAIRY Shelby, N. C. Compliments of MARGRACE STORE LUTZ - YELTON Tractor and Truck Shelby, N. C. N. F. McGILL SON Esso Servicenter King Piedmont Streets Kings Mountain, N. C. Phone 739-5661 DAVIS AND WHITE ATTORNEYS 144 Compliments of CAROLINA PLANT Fiber Glass Division Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company ☆ Shelby, North Carolina A. LEONARD RHYNE COMPANY Office Machines and Equipment 341 E. Franklin Ave. Dial UN 4-1421 Gastonia, North Carolina Everything for the Office UNION TRUST COMPANY Serving Cleveland and Rutherford Counties Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 145 Best Wishes From PAGE ' S MEN ' S STORE Anything for Men Young Men to Wear MAIIIY HOSIERY MILLS, II. Men ' s Seamless Hosiery Compliments of DELLINGER’S JEWEL SHOP Kings Mountain ' s Leading Jewelers Kings Mountain, N. C. KEEPSAKE DIAMOND RINGS ' ' Gifts for oil Occasions 147 FOOTE MITRAL COMPANY LEADERSHIP LITHIUM PRODUCTS and ELECTRO - MANGANESE Executive Offices — 18 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Plants — Kings Mountain, N. C. Sunbright, Va. Knoxville, Tenn. Exton, Pa. Cold River, N. H. New Johnsonville, Tenn. RESEARCH ENGINEERING CENTER — Exton, Pennsylvania SPENCER ' S, INC. ★ Office Outfitters and Printers ★ Gastonia, N. C. EAST KING ESSO SERVICE Atlas Tires and Accessories Road Service — Phone 739-3131 518 East King Street Kings Mountain North Carolina 148 EVANS COLLEGE OF COMMERCE Compliments of CITY AUTO TRUCK PARTS, INC. 209 York Road Kings Mountain, N. C. Dial 739-4783 Secretarial Accounting Gastonia, North Carolina Phone UNiversity 5-3501 C. E. WARLICK INSURANCE AGENCY 149 Kings Mountain Junior Chamber of Commerce One of the Finest Small Town Restaurants in the Carolinas and We ' re Your Neighbors HELEN ' S RESTAURANT Bessemer City 150 KIWANIS CLUB OF KINGS INCORPORATED MOUNTAIN KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Sponsors of KEY CLUB Arthur Allen Eddie Hardin Ernie Payne Chester Clontz Wally Harris Henry Raines Mike Dixon Jim Leigh Bill Ramseur Turk Falls Sidney Morrison James Robbs Barry Gibson Sammy Houston Eddie Ross Marshall Gore Punch Parker Paul Smith THE FOUR WAY TEST 1. Is it the Truth? 2. Is it Fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships? 4. Will it be Beneficial to oil concerned? KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB A FRIEND OF THE SCHOOL For help in editing and photographing the 1961 MILESTONES, the Staff wishes to express sincere appreciation to the following; MR. B. S. PEELER, JR. DUKE POWER CO. MR. BEN MOOMAW MRS. JUANITA LOGAN 151 LITHIUM CORPORATION of America, Inc. BURTON INSTITUTE COMPLETE BUSINESS COLLEGE Secretarial Stenographic Advertising - Salesmanship Business Administration Stenographic Machines Motor Traffic Management DIPLOMA COURSE OR SINGLE SUBJECTS THE FRIENDLY SCHOOL FOUNDED 1945 FRANCES H. BASS, PRESIDENT 121-123 WEST SEVENTH STREET CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 152 i I f ! f ' 1 . i ' ( r i t f ' ■ It A 2 6280 8600 29778 ,tnij!)l;!li::5 St!l5?W5!� 3™ ' ®’- ' fn.tm mm. “MS ' , «‘i..?S«,t w. mm lw ?s5 : .rfj;£ P- ' -. ■ ;■. . ' ■ ' , ,i ' ' ;■ y ! ,- ' ’.‘ ■ . ' I ' i ' -r Cji. vr, rt‘ «� ■ ' � ' •? S ' ' V ■ W ' ‘i k ' 0 Il ' vV ' -sfevi � • ' . ' iwS?.V5 £ji-fcr ■ ' s ' � . srTfe ' WV ,?!, §« w wte