Kinston High School - Kay Aitch Ess Yearbook (Kinston, NC)

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It was on September 8, 1934, that our Freshman Class landed its air plane “Freshman” at the Kayaitchess landing field. We thought it quite a long hop and it took us a long time to become accustomed to our surroundings. We experienced many trials and disappointments and were the subjects of many jokes, but we were soon to learn that we must grin and bear it. Then one day our dear school building was destroyed by flames and we were “Orphans of the Storm” seeking a new abode. Word came that a new family of Freshmen would come and occupy our new home — so we moved on to Sophomore Hill. Here we labored and struggled, finally to be the victors of Algebra and English, and we moved on once again, this time to Junior Heights. Life was new and strange, for we had a beautiful new’ building in which to live and work. This was a busy year at Junior Heights, for we had much to do. We chose our class officers and selected our class rings, and then came the Junior-Senior banquet; this will ever live in the minds of our class. Then news came that we must move on once more, this time to “Senior Reserve.” Th ' s was a long, tiresome journey, but we were successful in landing. “Here at last!” shouted Mamie Hines, as w’e landed, and Grace Brown, who is always original, replied, “And isn ' t it cute?” This year was the hardest, but we were soon repaid for our hardships because along came the Junior-Senior banquet. This was a most enjoyable affair, as it was held at the New Hotel, the pride of Kinston. We Seniors did not go to Washington at Easter as was customary but planned to go in June. When we graduated we left our brothers and sisters to carry on while we w’ent out to explore the world and gain more knowledge. Histori. n.

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Senior Class Thomas Carlyle Ravvles Nickname — “Biggie.” Favorite Pastime — Trying to get a jcb. Favorite Expression — “I wa’n ' t late yester- day, either.” Ambition — To own the army. Age — Not very old. Glee Club. ' 24: Literary Society, ' 25; Athletic As- sociation, ' 26, ' 28; Dramatic Association, ' 27, ' 28; Football Team, ' 28. Laura Simpson “Dianna.” Favorite Pastime — Riding in an Essex.” Favorite Expression — “Gee!” Ambition — Capture a man. Age — You ' d be surprised. Music Club, ' 27, ' 28. Virginia Smith Nickname — “Gen.” Favorite Pastime — Riding. Favorite Expression — “You ' d be surprised.” Ambition — To have a car to drive. Age — So old. Glee Club, ’26, ’27; Athletic Association, ' 27, ’28: Manager Girls’ Basketliall, ’28; Vice-President Dra- matic Club, ’28; Home Room Chairman, ’28; Class Statistician, ’28. Julian Vatz Nickname — “Julian.” Favorite Pastime — Studying (?). Favorite Expression — Come down!” Ambition — To be a lawyer. Age — Very dignified. Dramatic Club, ' 27; Debating Club, ' 28; Athletic Association, ' 25, ' 26, ' 27. ' 28; Connecting Link Staff, ' 25, ' 26; Annual Staff, ' 27. James Ward Nickname — “Jim.” Favorite Pastime — Laughing. Favorite Expression — Gimme a cig.” Ambition — To marry a brunette. A ge — Twelve. Dramatic Club, ' 25; Current History, ' 27; Glee Clul), ' 28; Athletic Association, ' 25, ' 26, ' 27, ' 28. 29

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It was a year ago today that I had what I consider the most interesting of experiences. It had been my delight and privilege to spend some time abroad. I ha d visited many places and seen many strange things. At last I reached Egypt — Egypt, the land of mystery, the land of secrets. When our caravan started slowly across the desert, I felt as if I were under a spell. The feeling was strange, mystical. I could not analyze it. It lasted for several days during which time my mind kept revolving about my old classmates. It was impossible for me to direct my thoughts in other channels, however hard I might try. But the thoughts were pleasant, and not having heard the fate of some of the members of the Class of ’28, I began to wonder. One evening when the sun was sinking red beneath the western sands, we made camp in a beautiful, green oasis. I learned from one of the camel drivers that we were in the vicinity of the Pyramids and the Sphinx. A thought came to me. I determined to make a pilgrimage to the Sprinx that night and send forth an invocation concerning my friends and classmates. I procured a guide and we set out just as the desert moon made her appearance. We soon reached our destination. I bade my guide wait for me behind one of the pyramids while I accomplished my mission. With my heart beating madly, I bow ' ed down in the awful presence of the Sphinx. For the space of a minute, I was at a loss what to say, but at last words came to me. I spoke : “O mighty Solver of Mysteries and Discloser of Secrets, reveal unto me, I pray, what I would know, that I may tell my people.” I was startled by an awful sound. The Sphinx spoke; “Hasten, and thou shalt know. Evolved Protoplasm.” “Kinston High School,” I said. “Dost thou know it and the destiny of those that went forth fr om its portals in the year 1928, O Awful Intelligence?” “I know ' well that institution of learning and the destinies of thy classmates, O Atom of Nothingness! Listen and I will reveal my knowledge unto thee.” Then the Sphinx discussed in the following manner: “Presumptuous Mortal, hear then that which has befallen your classmates in the last decade. “Mme. Gladys Stroud, a Metropolitan Opera star, will make her first appearance on the concert stage of France, October 6, 1938. Mme. Stroud is the favorite dramatic soprano of today. She has sung in many parts of the Old World and America is at her feet. “Thou already knowest, O Groveler in the Dust, that John Mewborn is president of the United States, for thou cast thy paltry vote for him. 31