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

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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

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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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“Dorothy Raymore is an author. Her most notable work is ‘How to Catch a Man and Hold Him,’ which appeared under an assumed name. “The cartoons which appear anonymously in ‘The Home Town Gazette’ are the work of thy beloved classmate, William Coleman. His name shall soon rival that of George McManus and Bud Fisher. “O Thou of Little Worth, thou shalt soon meet one in China who is zealously Christianizing the heathen. Her name is Gola Mae Stanley. “Sebia Holton is a much beloved teacher of primary children. She has deserved much praise. “Roger McDaniel and Edward Osborn, in their comedy skit, are headliners with Keith Vaudeville this season. “Verna Worthington has been married for lo, these ten years. Her domestic life is ex- ceedingly peaceful. “O Ignorant Protoplasm, Carrye Braxton is at this moment signing a contract to paint the picture of the King of England. “Zoe Waller is quite famous for her kindergarden work. She is quite pleased with her occupation. “North Carolina is ably represented in the National Senate by Joe White Mallison and Edwin Stahl. “Nellie Beach and Doris Lanier are enjoying life in the Garden of Flowers. Thou canst construe a double meaning to the statement if thou dost desire it. “O One of No Renown, Christine Williams is a model in a select French Modiste Shop. Her occupation elates her to the Nth degree. “Gentry McLawhorn will conduct a Bureau of Information for lovelorn lassies, as she is the best authority on the management of such affairs. “Carlyle Rawls is superintendent of schools in New York City. He is also married but not being content with married bliss, he became prominent in school affairs. “Learn, O Less than Nothing, that Lena ' Valler is very successful as the director of the ‘Hotsy-Totsy’ Orchestra. She plays the piano. But this is not strange, for, as thou rememberest, she once held the position of chief banger. “Mildred Stroud is the contended wife of a Methodist minister. Several little ones bless the household. “Katherine Pittman is enjoying a perfect round of gayety in New York. She is married to a wealthy broker and is the leader of New York society. “Susie Mae Hawkins and Frances Cook reign supreme over their respective domestic circles in Kinston. “A new tractor is on the market, and it has acquired a fortune for its inventor. It is called the Eugene tractor, and the U. S. patent shows the name Sutton. “Ella Rinker Brown, Mildred Harper, Helen Davis, Doris Grady, and Thelma Davis are all enjoying married bliss. “Know, O Worm of the Earth, that Catherine Cook is Cook no longer. She is the wife of a wealthy insurance man of the city of — well, never mind. “Margaret Amos is painting scenes. They are all studies in brown. But this is not strange, for her name is Brown. 32