Leaksville High School - Weaver Yearbook (Leaksville, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1940 volume:

1940 Vol. IV To you, our friends, we, the Class of 1940, present this yearbook. For the past three years it has been the custom of the graduating class to publish a volume intended to sum up the activities of the seniors during their four years’ work. In days to come may this book be a treasure chest of memories. In it we have tried to store glimpses of both our study and our play during four happy years. It is for this purpose that we offer the Annual of 1940, with the expectation that it prove to be all that we hope and desire for it. Anne Shaw, Editor. The 1940 PILOT DEDICATION TO Mr. Herman E. Coble, WHO AS TEACHER AND FRIEND HAS WON OUR ADMIRATION AND RESPECT, WE DEDICATE THIS VOLUME OF The Pilot” The 1940 PILOT f-r ' C. H. Weatherly, Principal FACULTY Mr. Rovie Angell Coach, Physical Ed. Miss Bonnie Kate Barnes History, English Miss Margueritte Blackwell Dramatics, Latin Miss Doris Bland Mathematics Mrs. Joyce Bondurant French Mrs. Emmett Chandler English Mr. H. E. Coble Biology Miss Mary Coble Mathematics Mrs. Sarah Dininny Mathematics Mr. Homer L. Eargle Chemistry, Physics Mr. Hal Farthing Asst. Coach, Physical Ed. Mrs. G. A. Ferguson History Miss Ellen French French Miss Lois Gardner Commerce Mrs. W. W. Hawkins English Miss Catherine Hupman Mathematics Mrs. Allen D. Ivie, Jr English Miss Sally Jennings Librarian Mrs. J. P. Jones Home Economics Miss Arnice Topp English, Latin Miss Nan Page Trent Science Mrs. W. T. Waggoner . . . Miss June Wren... ■ology XyLaX matics J GEORGE Fulp, Electrician Tri-City Ice a Coal Co. 4 The 1940 PILOT DR. JOHN B. RAY The School Board of Leaksville Township ever has the interest and welfare of the Leaks- ville High School at heart. For a number of years Dr. John B. Ray has headed this organ- ization and has brought to it the full force of his personality. His understanding of youth, his tolerance of youthful problems, and his interest in education have all endeared him to the stu- dents of the school. 5 Leaksville Restaurant The 1940 PILOT THE ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief . . Assistant Editor. Business Manager Faculty Advisor Anne Shaw Bill Combs .... Buddy Hawkins Mrs. E. O. Chandler The Annual Staff is composed of members of the Senior Class who are outstanding stu- dents. Several requirements are used as a basis for selecting them, such as scholarship, creative ability, perseverance, and interest in school productions. Board of Editors Lois Bondurant Frances Byrd Frank Cowan Curtis DeHart Jean Dickinson Ernest Easley Peggy Ellis Beatrice Gaulden Elizabeth Gordon Sarah Hopper Avis Jamerson Robert Kendrick Betty Kirkpatrick Tommy Kirkpatrick Mamie Link Haywood Meeks Beatrice Pace Marie Pyron Frank Ratliff Roma Roberson George Slayton John Lee Suttenfield Cora Ann Trogdon 3ISV Washington Restaurant 6 The 1940 PILOT The 1940 PILOT Mascots Vernon Ray Carter and Patsy Geer Flower: Rose Colors: Blue and Gold Motto: Many receive advice, but only the wise profit by it.” SENIOR CLASS OFFIC £ V resident George Slayton Draper Ladies ’ Man, Polite English Club 1. F V Vice President J John L. Suttenfield Leaksville Gentlemanly, Ideal Treasurer Frank Jarrett, Jr. Spray Trustworthy, Most Attractive Annual Staff 4 ; Bas- ketball 4 ; Football 4 ; Most Popular. English Club 2, 3 ; Student Council 2, 3 ; Honor Graduate. Secretary Mamie Link Draper Talented, Studious Dramatic Club 4 ; French Club 3, 4 ; President French Club 4 ; Latin Club 1, 2 ; Annual Staff 4 ; Stu- dent Council 3 ; English Club 2, 3; Honor Graduate. Mr. A. S. Daniels 8 The 1940 PILOT SENIORS Louise Aaron Draper Unique , Outspoken Henry Paul Adams Spray Candid , Tranquil French Club 4. Gloria Swanson Aheron Conscientious , Dignified Commercial 4 ; Glee Club 3, 4 ; Home Eco- nomics Club 2, 3. 7 Spray J Bobby Archibald Leaksville Congenal, Dependable y ; yf English Club 2 ; Baseball 3, 4. Ulys Atkins, Uke” Kak iUe” X X X f Naughty, Neat Textile 3 - Joe Austin Leaksville Independent, Able Textile 3 ; Student Council 4. Lucille Barham, Nee” Spray Prompt , Composed Home Economics Club 1, 2. Della Barker, Gwen” Spray Mischievous, Impulsive IS Commercial 4 ; English Club 1, 3 ; Home i If Economics 2, 3 ; Athenian Literary So- . ciety 4. i Jeanette Mae Barker Spray Quiet, Sweet Commercial 4 ; Glee Club 3 ; Home Eco- nomics Club 2, 3. Vivian Irene Barrow Draper Facetious, Light-hearted Commercial 4. Helen Ray Barton Spray Reserved, Agreeable Commercial 4 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. Charles Bell Leaksville Fun-loving, Nonchalant Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; French Club 4 ; Mar- shal 3 ; Basketball 3, 4 ; Baseball 2, 3, 4 ; Football 4 ; Commercial 3. William Stevenson School Supplies — Candies, Cakes, Soft Drinks, Etc. SENIORS 19,40 ' P. Shirley Black, Blackie” Spray Studious, Courteous Commercial 4 ; English Club 1, 2, 3 ; Athenian Literary Society 4 ; Textile 3. Irene Bondurant, Bonnie” Leaksville Babyish, Fickle English Club 1, 2, 3 ; Athenian Literary Society 4. Lois Eristine Bondurant, Toots” . . . Spray Pleasant, Chubby English Club 1, 2, 3 ; Le Cercle Francais 3, 4 ; Secretary 4. Catherine Washington Boyd, Kat” . . Spray Candid, Enterprising Home Economics Club 2, 3 ; Commercial 4. iyd, Billy;” Leaksville rulchisi Depend abh Alice Brame, Pete Leaksville Striking, Flattering English Club 2. Paul Braswell, Buddy” Draper Somnolent, Indifferent Textile 3. Ruby Lynn Brooks Leaksville Agreeable, Frivolous Commercial 3, 4. Vernelle Bryant, Poochy” Spray Considerate, Willing English Club 1, 3 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3 ; Commercial 4 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Athenian Literary Society 4. Marion Frances Buckner Leaksville Attractive, Congenial Commercial 3, 4 ; English Club 1, 2. Howard Burgess Draper Prudent, Nomadic English Club 2, 3 ; Textile 3, 4. Taylor Butler, Peewee” Spray Diffident, Faithful Textile 4 ; English Club 3. it ' First National Bank Rockingham Service Co. Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Leaksville-Spray-Draper McCarthy w Simon, Inc., New York City Outfitters to over 2000 Schools, Colleges, and Churches Artis Carter Leaksville Naive, Precise Textile 3. Betty Joyce Carter Leaksville Demure, Good Natured Commercial 4 ; English Club 1, 2, 3 ; Latin Club 1, 2 : Honor Graduate. Lucille Carter, Teally” Leaksville Attentive, Cooperative Commercial 4. Margaret Carter, Peg” Spray ' ' Energetic, Careless e Economics Club 2, 3 ; English ClubJ alter Chambers r . Draper 4; Vice ' V President of Class 1. OyKj. h rl V. Vivacious, Attractive President Dramatic Club 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; Glee Club 4 ; Latin Club 1, 2, 3 ; Library Club 3, 4 ; Secretary 3 ; President 4 ; Chief Marshal 3 ; Annual Staff 4 ; Tri-Hi Digest 4, Editor ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3 ; Student Council 1 ; Honor Graduate. James Claude Chandler, Buddy” . Leaksville Industrious, Congenial Gladys Elaine Clifton Womanly, Thoughtful Commercial 4 ; Home Economics Clu English Club 2, 3. Eleanor Collins Draper Cordial, Blithe Buffalo Ridge High School, Buffalo Ridge, Va., 3 ; English Club 1, 2 ; French Club 4 ; Home Economics Club 4 ; Soft Ball 3 ; 4-H Club 3. William T. Combs, Country”. . Leaksvi, Reliable, Persistent Football 3, 4 ; Baseball 2, 3, 4 ; 3 ; Vice President of Class 3 Literary Society 4, President Club 3 ; Student Council 2, 4 ; French Club 3, 4 ; Glee Club 3 ; English Club 3 ; Assist- ant Editor of Annual 4 ; Tri-Hi Digest 4 ; Honor Graduate ; Best All-Around. Basketbal Athenian Debating ank Boys Dale Cornish Cooper Leaksville Studious, Efficient Commercial, 3, 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; Latin Honor Graduate. Crews Cowan, Cotton” . . Leaksville Witty , Pleasing Club 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; Club 3, 4 ; Vice-President 4 ; Glee Latin Club 2 ; Marshal 3 ; Annual : Fnotball 3, 4 ; [Business Manager Digest 4 | e)legate to Tar Heel The 1940 PILOT SENIORS Richard Lewis Cox Spray Obliging, Casual Baseball 4 ; Textile 3, 4 ; English Club 1, 2. Lucille Cox Leaksville Carefree, Nonchalant Commercial 3, 4 ; Athenian Literary So- ciety 4 ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3 ; Dra- matic Club 3, 4 ; Secretary and Treasurer Class 1. Mildred Craddock Spray Serious, Relevant Home Economics Club 2, 3. Sylvia Lee Craddock Spray Willowy, Mirthful Commercial 4 ; Glee Club 3 ; Home EcO ' nomics Club 2, 3 ; English Club 2. -y Earnest Easley Leaksville Competent , Friendly Dramatic Club 4 ; English Club 1, 2, 3 French Club 3, 4 ; Glee Club 3 ; Latin Club 1, 2. 4 ; President 4 ; Marshal 3 ; Annual Staff 4 ; Football 4 ; School Orchestra 4 ; Literary Society 4 ; Honor Graduate ; most promising. cA .-jfR X Ml - Elwood Edwards, Shadow” .... Leaksville Unassuming, Helpful Commercial 4 ; English Club 2 ; G’.ee Club 3. Jeanette Edwards Leaksville Melodious, Striking Commercial 3, 4 ; English Club 2 ; Glee Club 3, 4 ; Marshal 3. 13 I ' 6 ° wttcrtj l o Vf. Ai ' “•bjR 0 ■ Willie Mae Crowder Leaksville Sedate, Practical Home Economics Club 4 ; Glee Club 4 ; English Club 3. Curtis Cut . . . . Spray ksville |rcia 3 ; DrsJn; f l2, Sfc ' Libr , 4 ; Hat in C 1 Vf fi T Annual rJStafrV; kLcheer, iViaJler 3, 4 ; - VaV Catherine Frar . oi inson bH nal ftfrtatious atic Ck b 3, 4 ; Eng- ibraijvjKflub 4 ; French 4 ; J tin CJuJjrl, 2 ; Marshal 3 ; -Speaking Choir 3 ; inor Graduate. Frances ' 1 Dillon Draper Quiet, Dependable Commercial 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3 ; Honor Graduate. Evelyn Earles Spray Impressive, Gracious Commercial 4 ; English 1, 2 ; Home Eco- nomics Club 2, 3. 12 338 Murphy 8 Mabes Heating and Plumbing Contractors — Phone 22 Smith’s Radio Home of Good SENIORS Earl Thomas Eggleston, Squeaky” . . Spray Careless , Imperative Baseball 3, 4. Mary Lee Ellis, Peggy” Draper Willing , Creative Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; English Club 3 ; Home Economics Club 3, 4 ; Library Club 4 ; An- nual Staff 4 ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3. Josephine Eubanks, Jo” Leaksville Flirtatious, Charming Commercial 3, 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; Latin Club 1, 2 ; Honor Graduate. Arnold Farmer, Barney” Draper Placid, Considerate Textile 3, 4 ; English Club 3. Malvene Ferguson Leaksville Retiring, Shy Commercial 3, 4 ; English Club 2. Frances Foddril, Sluggar” Leaksville Persistent, Lively Commercial 3, 4 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3 ; Athenian Literary Society 4. Clarice Mae Gilley Leaksville Apathetic, Infallible English Club 2 ; Commercial 3. Mary Gilley, Red” Spray Undaunted, Generous Commercial 4 ; Glee Club 3, 4 ; Home Eco- nomics Club 2, 3; Basketball 2; English Club 2. 50 Cc New System Laundry Hazel Ilene Francis Draper Cooperative , Winsome Dramatic Club 3 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. ; Leonard Fulcher Leaksville . Independent, Fastidious 5 Commercial 3, 4 ; Baseball 4. Elaine Gann Leaksville V J Efficient, Gay French Club 4; English Club 1, 2; Basket- ball 3. Beatrice Gaulden, Shorty” Draper Promising, Sincere Latin Club 1,2; Dramatic Club 4 ; French Club 3, 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; Annual Staff 4 ; Honor Graduate. Thei $ xaj ' JL - A 194© PILOT SENIORS The 1940 PILOT Virginia Catherine Gilley Leaksville Precise, Understanding English Club 2, 3 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; French Club 3, 4 ; Latin Club 1, 2 ; Athen- ian Literary Society 4 ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3 ; Honor Graduate. Elizabeth Gordon, Libbus” Spray Dramatic , Creative Latin Club 1, 2 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3 ; French Club 3, 4 ; Secretary-Treas- urer 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Secretary 4 ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3 ; Marshal 3 ; Athenian Literary Society 4 ; Annual Staff 4 ; Honor Graduate. Guelda Gover, Jijdy” Spray Artistic, Sincere English Club 3 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. V A _ _L, Ishmael Louis Grogan, Istfr’ . ... Leaksville Precipitant, Humorous ) JA , Textile 4. Lizzora Grogan, Tootsie” Spray Patient, Calm Commercial 4 ; English Club 3 ; Home Eco- nomics 3. Edith Hall, Dop ey” Leaksville Vigilant, Womanly Vice President of Home Economics Club 4 ; Home Economics 3. Louise Jeanette Hardy, Ne£S MTeal£syille Sweet, Inte resting Duval High School, JaclffilTTifle, twortn High School ; nomics Club 1, Fl idl : % Draper lommercial 4 ; English Club i, 3.1 r ks Sayton Harris Clever, Friendly ' Von ' - ' le A Wilda McQueen Harter Neat, Talkative Commercial 4; English Club 2; Home Eco- nomics Club 2, 3. Mary Arline Hatley Draper Reserved, Agreeable Home Economics Club 2, 3 ; English Club 2, 3. Ruth Hawkins, Sis” Willing, Dames tic Commercial 4 ; English Club 1, Economics Club 2, 3. Spray Warren George Hawkins, Buddy”. Spray Efficient, Athletic English Club 1, 3 ; Marshal 3 ; Basketball 2, 3, 4 ; Captain 3, 4 ; Baseball 2, 4 ; Foot- ball 2, 3, 4 ; Captain 4 ; President Class 2, 3 ; Student Council President 4 ; Secre- tary of Athletic Association 4 ; Good Citi- zenship Medal 1 ; Honor Graduate ; Most Athletic ; Tar Heel Boys’ State 3. 4§ , m fm A fe. T 1 lllggg : v I ■ — !� � LAN ¥ Tri-City Florists Hopper’s 14 A l The 1940 PILOT 3 aAX- oJ Aj OLJU k 4 C(V X CuJ’V («VU uLul, Um $ O ' - ' O- i . • SENIORS Frank Henry Draper Somnolent , Ladies Man Commercial 4 ; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 ; Base- ball 2, 4 ; Football 3, 4 ; English Club 3. Mildred Dillard Hodges, Milly” .. Draper Shy , Unassuming French Club 4. Naomi Hopper Leaksville Giddy , Clever English Club 2, 3 ; French Club 3, 4. Sarah Hopper Leaksville Conscientious, Intellectual Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; French Club 3, 4 ; Latin Club 1, 2, 3 ; Annual Staff 4 ; Athenian Literary Society 4 ; Class Reporter 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Tri-Hi Digest Staff 4 ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3 ; Vice President Class 2 ; Honor Graduate. Myrtle Hornbuckle Leaksville Inquisitive, Sincere Commercial 4 ; English Club 2 ; Home Eco- npmics C hib 2 3. -O ' S FfancesLouise Horsley . . Dj P Z Loquacious, Precipitant home Economics Club 4 ; English Club Irene Hylton Leaksville Domestic, Graceful English Club 1, 2, 3 ; . Home Economics lub 3, A ; Secretary 4 ; Honor Graduate. — JamerToxi . . . . . J. r. . . Leaksvi _ V Dramatic Latin u J £i E 4 3, 4 ; U aptaHT T; Mamrfeci. � «. denj Rfchletitr • Tri-HJ f est Tfclieer .I ' reasij jl , H« or 6ya ate. Edith E e Jefferson, Chubby” . L£aksvill ' ' T Discriminating, Placid Livingston Jones, Libby” Leaksville Unique, Obliging Commercial 3 ; English Club 2 ; French Club 4 ; Football 3 ; Basketball 3. Hildr Marie Joyce, Tillie”. . . . Leaksville Meek, Aesthetic a r English Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 4. rfy J Elyson Kapp, Liz” Spray Impassive, Peaceable French Club 4. , 15 Chandler Drug Co. Forest Hill Dairy The 1940 PILOT Tommy Morgan Kirkpatrick .... Leaksville Promising , Courteous Commercial 3 ; Dramatic Club 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; Latin Club 1 ; Annual Staff 4 ; Manager of Football 4 ; Basketball 3. V ' Pansy Land Leaksville Gratifying, Liable English Club 1, 2, 3 ; French C} ib 4 .sketball 3, 4. Law, Ike’ fjovial, Likely us Driver 4. Chib 4 ; P’S, Harlan L. Laws, Jr Leaksville Musical, Diffident Mechanical Drawing, Woodwork glish Club 1, 2 , 3 ; Orchestra 4. VW Likeable, Artistic Carl Light Spray Serious, Persistent Textile 3. Curtis Light Spray Pacific, Sang uine Textile, Woodwork, 4 ; French Club 3 ; English Club 2, 3. Helen May Litaker Leaksville Frisky, Cheerful Commercial 3, 4 ; Dramatic Club 3 ; Eng- lish Club 2 ; Marshal 3 ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3. Lloyd Curtis Long, Knotty” . . . Leaksville Adventurous, Easy-going Baseball 2, 3, 4 ; Football 4 ; Textile 4. SENIORS Robert Kendrick, Bobby” . . . Artistic , Reliable Commercial 3 ; Dramatic Clu English Club 2, 3 ; Glee Club 3 Annual Staff 4 ; Tri-Hi Digest ball 3, 4 ; Football 3, 4 : Athenii Society 4 ; Dramatic Club 4, dent. ske .Tf . Betty Kirkpatrick Leaksville Musical, Dignified Commercial 3 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Eng- lish Club 2, 3 ; French Club 3, 4 ; Glee Club 4 ; Latin Club 1, 2 ; Library Club 3, 4 ; Vice President 4 ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3 ; Annual Staff ' 4 ; Orchestra 4 ; Secretary-Treasurer 4 ; Honor Graduate ; Represented High School in State Music Contest 2, 4. Vivian Long, Shorty” Leaksville Stimulating, Pleasant Home Economics Club 2 ; English 2 ‘ Tri-City Pharmacy C. Roberson for your Drugs — Phone 37 James Cook’s Grocery Store Phone 311 1 1 � { ' Gazelle Newton Draper Jocular, Amicable Home Economics 4 ; Treasurer Home Eco- nomics Club 4 ; English Club 2. Merchants’ Ice and Coal Co. Orangi sh Bottling Co. SENIORS Helen McBride, “Mac” Leaksville Good Sport, Womanly Commercial 4 ; Home Economics 2, 3 ; Basketball 2, 3, 4 ; English Club 2. Violet Marlowe Leaksville Stable, Cordial French Club 4 ; English Club 1, 2, 3. Evelyn Martin Leaksville ? Womanly, Reliable Commercial 3 ; English Club 3, 4 ; French Club 4 ; Honor Graduate. Rebecca Martin, “Becky” Spray Quiet, Dignified English Club 3 ; Home Economics 2, 3. Haywood Meeks Spray Agreeable, Inconsistent English Club 2 ; French Club 3, 4 ; Athen ian Literary Society 4 ; Annual Staff 4 Melvin Minter, “Red” Draper Agreeable, Discreet Le Cercle Francais 4. Louise Morris Draper Naive, Skillful English Club 1, 3 ; French Club 3. Virginia Nance ' ..... Leaksville t Convivial, Ingenious ' Home Economics Club 4 ; President Home ' Economics Club 4. Buford Nelson Leaksville Good Natured, Shy 3, 4 ; English Club 2 ; French Club 4. Violet Newby, “Binkey” Draper Humble, Compliant • E = A r2 A H Francis Newman, “Milky” .... Leaksville Happy-go-lucky, Jovial English Club 2, 3 ; Secretary-Treasurer of Athletic Association 3 ; Treasurer Class 3 ; Athenian Literary Society 4 ; Latin Club Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Tri-Hi Digest Staff 4 ; Assistant Chief Marshal 3. SENIORS Margie Newman Spray Sentimental, Humane Commercial 4 ; Home Economics 2, 3 ; Athenian Literary Society 4. Melvin Orrell, Runt” Spray Humorous, Capable English Club 2, 3 ; Textile, Woodwork, Mechanical Drawing 3, 4. Beatrice Pace Spray Babyish, Ardent Latin Club 1, 2 ; English 2, 3 ; Glee Club 4 ; Library Club 4 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Commercial 3, 4 ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3 ; Annual Staff 4 ; Honor Graduate. Kathleen Parker, Wannie” .... Leaksville F ree-hearted, Enthusiastic English Club 2, 3 ; Home Economics Club 4. Elizabeth Pender Leaksville ✓ Convivial, Vamp rj Commercial 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; Glee Club 3 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. Rebecca Pender Spray Industrious, Sentimental J English Club 3 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. r Ernest Perry, Felix” Leaksville Timid, Industrious Textile 3. Thomas Winston Price Leaksville Dexterous, Fun-loving English Club 3 ; Basketball 3. Frances Pulliam, Dolly” Spray Intrepid, Intelligent — --O A French Club 4. i , ' -- Winsome, Friendly French Club 4; Home Economics Club 3 4; N Basketball 3, yij A nnual St ff 4. Vivian Rakestraw Leaksville Attractive, Immaculate Glee Club 4 ; Commercial 3, 4 ; Verse- Speaking Choir 3 ; Marshal 3 ; Dramatic Club 3 ; Student Council 4. Frank Ratliff, Hank” Spray Reliable, Modest Annual Staff 4 ; Football 3, 4 ; Basketball 4 ; Honor Graduate. =ksv 18 Pace- Stone Furniture Co. Leaksville- Spray Funeral Home The 1940 PILOT SENIORS Louise Redmond Leaksville Reserved, Unruffled Commercial 2. Everlina Riddle Draper Domestic , Womanly Commercial 4 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3 ; English Club 1. Dorothy Robbins Spray Unceremonious , Compliant English Club 3 ; French Club 4 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. Addie Rae Roberts, Runt” .... Leaksville Gay, Likable French Club 4; English Club 1, 2, 3. Martha Roma Robertson Spray Striking, Consistent French Club 4 ; English Club 1, 2, 3 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. Lillie Hill Robertson Leaksville Pleasing, Understanding Commercial 4 ; Dramatic Club 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; Latin Club 2 ; Glee Club 4 Library Club 3, 4 ; Honor Graduate. Beverly Roland, Tobey” Spray Flattering, Play-boy Student Council 1 ; Textile, Woodwork 3 Commercial 4. Nona Vestine Rowsey Drapei T ranquil, Gracious Home Economics Club 2, 3 ; English Club 1, 2, 3. frl : . «0i Hazel Saunders Spray ' Petite, Sedate Belhaven High School 1 ; Commercial 4 ; Glee Club 3, 4 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. . _ . , - A r Lillian Schilling Draper Genial, Gratifying ” ° English Club 1, 2, 3. Marie R. Sedell, Red” Leaksville Aristocratic , Unusual Hamilton Disston School, Philadelphia, Pa., 1 ; Art Club 1 ; Le Cercle Francais 4 ; Commercial 4 ; English Club 2, 3. Anne Shaw, Annie” Leaksville Versatile, Poised Latin Club 1, 2 ; English Club 2, 3 ; Library Club 4 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; French Club 3, 4 ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3 ; Tri-Hi Digest 4 ; Editor-in-Chief of Annual 4 ; Student Council 2 ; American Legion Award ; Best Citizen ; Honor Graduate ; Most Versatile. Ritz Soda Grill Wilson’s Esso Service The 1940 PILOT ■ Jack H. Spencer, Jake” Leaksville Energetic, Discreet English Club 2, 3 ; Student Council 4. Alma Mae Strader, Red” Draper Sprightly, Practical French Club 4. Lucille Frances Strader, Lucy”. . Draper Calm, Distant Oscar James Simmons Spray Inadvertent, Shy Commercial 4 ; Textile 3. Mary Bernice Smart Draper Good-natured , Serene Le Cercle Francais 3, 4. Kerman Smart Draper Reflective, Consistent Commercial 4 ; French Club 4 ; Bus Driver ' 4. F k Clyde Smith Le; Egotistical, Dexterous Commercial 2, 3, 4 ; English CL Hi-Y 4. Thomas Henry Smith . ' SveaksVIlle Persistent, Jestful Commercial 3, 4 ; English Club ketball 4 ; Baseball 4 ; Cheer Le ack Southard, Pappy” Genteel, Com ' u English Club 1, 2, 3 ; Frenclj lpb Latin Club 1, 2; Athenian ciety 4. OJ 5 • . SENIORS Doris Shirt, Dot” Leaksvil LeaksVilw 1- Skillful, Earnest Woodrow Wilson Junior High School, Phil- adelphia, Pa., 1 ; Book Lovers 1 ; Le Cercle — Francais 4; English Club 2, 3; Commer- cial 4. C a , - Ruby Shough Spray Fanciful, Gracious Home Economics Club 2, 3. Jo Shuford Spray Gullible, Casual Commercial 3, 4 ; Athenian Literary So-, ciety 4. Allen’s Dept. Store Compliments of C. E. Hubbard 20 Dorothy Lidreth Vernon, Dot” . Leaksville Blithe, Consistent Home Economics Club 2, 3 ; Commercial 4 ; English Club. Barbara Sutliff, Babs” Leaksville Blithe, Temperamental r Cercle Francais 3, 4 ; Home Economics ► ; English Club 1, 2, 3. Elizabeth Sutliff Leaksville Humorous, Sensible Commercial 3, 4 ; English Club 1, 2 ; Honor k Graduate. Joseph Garvin Sutliff, Small Fry” Leaksville Mischievous, Animated Commercial 3 ; English Club 3 ; Basketball 3 ; Latin Club 1 ; Orchestra 4. bert Swinney Draper Agreeable , Meek Louise Elizabeth Talbott Draper ' 1 Reliable, Glamorous Commercial 4 ; English Club 1, 2 ; Home Economics Club 2 , 3 ; Library Club 2, Honor Graduate. FV A ta Thompson Leaksvilld Tractable, Mirthful Bessie Lillian Tiller Leaksville Happy-go-lucky, Congenial French Club 3, 4 ; Hi-Y 4. Edwin M. Tenney, Jr., Moose” . Leaksville Social-minded, Sporty Chapel Hill School ; Durham High School 3 ; Commercial 3 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Textile 4 ; Baseball 2 ; Tennis 1 ; Treasurer of Class 1 ; Julian S. Carr Literary So- ciety 3 ; Theta Phi Delta Fraternity 3 ; Track 3 ; Physical Ed. Club 3. Cora Anne Trogdon Leaksville Pleasant, Capable Concord High School ; Mount Pleasant High School ; Commercial 4 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; English Club 2, 3 ; French Club 3, 4 ; Home Economics Club 1, 3 ; Marshal 3 ; Annual Staff 4 ; Athenian Literary So- ciety 4 ; Verse-Speaking Choir 3 ; Secre- tary of Class 3 ; Honor Graduate. Robert Turner Draper Courteous, Dapper Marshal 3 ; Basketball 4 ; Bus Driver 4. Guerrant Tredway, Tiny”. . . . Leaksville Witty , Care-free English Club 3 ; Dramatic Club 3 ; Foot- ball 2, 3. 21 Eat Meadow Dairies Ice Cream Frohman-Miles Co. SENIORS Geneva Vestal Spray Unas stiming, Sympathetic Commercial 4 ; English Club 2 ; Home Eco- nomics Club 2, 3. Frances Wade Domestic , Generous Latin Club 1 ; French Club 3, Economics Club 2. Leaksville 4 ; Home Virginia Ward, Lefty” Spray Patient , Considerate French Club 4 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. Helen Warren Spray Temperamental, Romantic Home Economics Club 1, 2. Rebecca Warren, Becky” Leaksville Understanding, Composed Commercial 4 ; Dramatic Club 3 ; English Club 2, 3. Arabell West Leaksville Sweet, Dainty Commercial 4 ; English Club 2 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3. Ivadell West Leaksville Sweet, Dainty Commercial 4 ; English Club 2 ; Home Eco- nomics Club 2, 3. Junior Whitt, Tip” Retiring, Independent English Club 2, 3 ; Textile 4. Lorraine Wilkins Likeable, Docile Commercial 3. Spray Leaksville - Bobby Wyckoff, Wyke” Leaksville Indiscreet, Friendly Football 3. Grover Younger, Pleasant” Spray Affectionate, Oratorical Secretary Athenian Literary Society 4 ; Debating Club 3 ; Dramatic Cl ub 4 ; Eng- lish Club 2, 3. Elaine Ziglar Leaksville Jolly, Talkative Commercial 4 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Eng- lish Club 2, 3 ; Glee Club 4 ; Library Club 4 ; Honor Graduate. vsir Edward’s Food Store Globman’s Department Store The 1940 PILOT HONOR GRADUATES OF 1939-40 Due to perseverance and hard work, twenty-nine members of the Senior Class can refer to themselves proudly as honor graduates. They have made ninety or above in all their subjects Students Making 90 or Above for the four years that they have been in high school. The school as a whole is justly proud of this fine group and wishes that others had striven a little harder and joined them. The school is con- fident that each will be a success in whatever field he may choose. Frances Byrd Betty Carter Bill Combs Dale Cooper Frank Cowan Curtis Dehart Jean Dickinson Catherine Dillon Irene Hylton Avis Jamerson Junior Jarrett Betty Kirkpatrick Mamie Link Evelyn Martin Beatrice Pace Frank Ratliff Ernest Easley Lillie Hill Robertson Josephine Eubanks Anne Shaw Beatrice Gaulden Elizabeth Sutliff Virginia Gilley Louise Talbot Elizabeth Gordon Cora Ann Trogdon Buddy Hawkins Elaine Ziglar Sarah Hopper VSIE asv 23 Boulevard Silk Shop Burke’s Five and Ten Cent Store Most Attractive Junior Jarrett Best Athlete Buddy Hawkins The 1940 PILOT Most Popular John Lee Suttenfield Best All-round Bill Combs Most Promising Ernest Easley Most Versatile Ann Shaw The 1940 PILOT CLASS HISTORY Four short years ago, in September, 1936, we entered Leaksville Flight School with a larger freshman class than ever before. We were con- sidered green” by the upper classmen when we entered here, but we were all determined to make good. Curtis Dehart was elected pres- ident, and he served his office very well, guid- ing us through a difficult but enjoyable year. It was a difficult year only in that we had to accustom ourselves to new ways, new faces, and new surroundings. Many dropped out, but the rest forged on with all the vim and vigor of youth, determined to succeed and to push behind us one lap of the journey toward a diploma. In the fall of 1937 only 251 out of 316 returned, but they worked with such diligence that they soon were ranked as an outstanding class. I was elected leader that year and I tried my best to follow in Curtis’s successful steps. Many students in our class showed qualities for the leadership that they would soon have to acquire, and which they would need in later life. Our school life expanded and we became members of clubs, of organizations, and of athletic teams. We were really an im- portant part of the school and we felt now that we could, through broadening activities and experiences, help those who came after us to become used to high school life. We finished our sophomore year with a greater degree of self-confidence than we had since our entrance in Leaksville High School. We were the rising Junior Class. With great anticipation we started our third year. All of us worked hard that year, but we found plenty of time to play and have fun. Although our number was again smaller than VS ||. 1 1 - the preceding year, we were still well on the way to being the largest graduating class of Leaksville High. That year we made school history by introducing a Junior-Senior recep- tion and dance instead of the usual banquet. We worked so hard on the idea that everyone proclaimed it an immediate success. The class as a whole participated in many school activi- ties and several of our members left behind them records of which we are proud. In the athletic field many new stars were discovered to fill the places of those who had gone. When spring came the class began making plans for the Commencement, which is fun for the juniors but sadness and sorrow for the seniors. As this e n d e d ,_ we, with happy thoughts, departed on our summer vacation, anxiously awaiting the next term. We returned in the fall of 1939 to begin the happiest year of our high school career. Many had fallen by the wayside because of various reasons, but those who still remained worked harder than ever to attain their goal — a diploma. To start the year off right, we elected George Slayton president, and our faith in him has been justified. Both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are composed almost en- tirely of seniors and their record is an enviable one. The class rings, of which we were all preud, helped to create a feeling of pride for our school. This year, our seniors held responsi- ble positions on the staff of the Tri-Hi Di- gest”, our school newspaper. In March we elected Anne Shaw as editor-in-chief of the Annual and this work has progressed nicely under her management. We are anxiously looking ahead to Com- mencement, which brings to an end four of the happiest years of our life. We have reached a small goal in our life. May we strive equally as hard for the greater goals yet to come and have as much success as we have had in the past. Buddy Hawkins. 25 The 1940 PILOT VALEDICTORY We have come to the end of a road that is four years long. The way has been marked by hard work, tedious tasks, happy friendships, and interesting days of sport and activity. The thoughts of them are part of our treasured memories. Along the road we have been guided by our parents, teachers, and friends. They have in- spired us to do our best work and we wish to express our gratitude for their interest in us. This time is not really an ending but a be- ginning — a commencement. From the road now many paths lead from which we are to choose our way. Some of us will seek further preparation. Many of us will go at once into various fields of active work. Perhaps no class has graduated into a world so upset and con- fused. This condition offers a challenge to each of us to do our very best to make a real contribution. We are not here To play, to dream, to drift: We have hard work to do, and loads to lift. Shun not the task, but take it, ’Tis God’s gift.” It is with mingled feelings of joy and sorrow that we come to the close of our high school life — joy because we have achieved the coveted goal, sorrow because as a group we shall not meet together again. Our friendships, how- ever, we shall keep, even if we go in our sep- arate ways. But to our teachers and to the experiences of high school days I bid farewell. Elizabeth Gordon. SALUTATORY Fellow Classmates and Friends: We who are about to leave, salute you. We are preparing to go forth into the world, leav- ing behind us these familiar buildings in which some of the happiest years of our lives have been spent. At last we have reached the goal toward which we have striven so long and earnestly. The past has been a joyous experi- ence; the future lies untouched before us, its horizon glowing bright with promise. We stand expectantly on the threshold of a new life, perhaps a bit saddened by the thought that we are soon to separate, but eagerly await- ing our turn in the adventures of the world before us. Since this is perhaps the last time that we shall all be together, we are grateful for being able to show you, in some small part, a sum- mary of our four years’ activities, climaxed by this, our graduation. To the faculty, especially, we owe our heart- felt appreciation for their kindness, sympathy, and guidance throughout these years. To you, our friends, who have come to share with us the experiences of these high school days, we extend a cordial welcome. Anne Shaw. The 1940 PILOT X u •A, ) } SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY It was in the month of May, 1950, ten years follow- ing my graduation on that ever-to-be-remembered night when there appeared unto me a vision which I am about to relate to you. Being a great believer in spirits, I trembled and stood aghast, afraid to move or speak. Presently a man wearing a robe of many colors ap- proached me and gave me a key saying, Here is the key to the Great Unknown.” Then my eyes fell upon a door over which was inscribed the single word Destiny.” After some moments of hesitation, I put the key into the lock and the door sprang open. Behold,” said the man at my side, you are about to see many things which shall befall the Class of 1940!” I lifted my eyes and beheld a lofty mountain which I saw was the Mountain of Fame, and on its crags here and there climbed many a member of the Class of 40. Among the first to attract my attention were Mr. and Mrs. George Slayton, leading socialites on Box X Ranch in Texas. The former Marion Buckner, his wife, insisted on its being that way since cowpunching was his life’s vocation. Next I saw Mamie Link directing the Corn Stalk Fiddlers’ Band in which Bobby Archibald was vocalist. Albert Swinney was the proprietor of The Bald Head Barber Shop and Jack Spencer had become a hard-shell preacher instead of the Superman’s assistant which he once set his mind to be. Betty Kirkpatrick was still playing the piano and was now trying to win the world’s record by playing with her toes. Several members of the class had heeded the call of the wild. Tommy Kirkoatrick had gone to the South Seas — mission work. John Lee Suttenfield had gone to the Orient and Buford Nelson to the North Pole. Frank Ratliff had entered the field of astronomy, being engaged in assisting Mr. Jarrett locate stars for his Junior Follies. Tommy Smith had entered the movies, not selling popcorn, but operating the projector machine in the local theater. Cut” Dehart, Curtis the Mag- nificent, was now teaching the latest dance steps by correspondence. Charles Bell was giving a soapbox ora- tion on the shortage of girls in the United States. Avis Jamerson has finally settled down and become a great literary figure. Her latest book is How to Court in French Class.” Ernest Easley is the hero. Sarah Hopper and Francis Newman are now living as happily as a newly divorced Hollywood couple on Honey- moon Isle. Jean Dickinson is still going to college proms, but she has decided to settle down next year and take algebra under the renowned Harvard professor, Frank Henry. Cora Ann Trogdon, correspondent for a local news- paper, is now running her wonderful novel, Love, the Lost Ecstasy. ” Buddy Hawkins, wealthy bachelor, is owner of a large automobile concern and can at last sit back and watch the little man work. The West twins have finally entered a convent, because they couldn’t find twins to marry. Grover Younger and Eve- lyn Earles were lawyers arguing whether or not the moon is a silver dollar. You probably guessed that Vivian Rakestraw was the editor-in-chief of the Daily Joke Herald.” Liza Pender and Rebecca Warren are old maid school teachers. Rebecca’s fate changed when Robert Turner took Haywood Meeks’ (famous veteri- narian) solution for love sick hearts — H 2 So 4 . Robert Kendrick, attorney at law, found the perfect model, Beatrice Gaulden, so he gave up the bar for the brush. Lillie Hill Robertson and Elaine Ziglar have become the wives of Mutt and Jeff and are operating a restau- rant, The Rendezvous”. Roma Roberson is head ath- letic director at Virginia Intermot college. This, of course, takes in basketball. Judy Gover, while in the nursing profession, was sent to France, where she was induced to model Chapeau’s hats. Pappy” Southard acquired several million dollars from connecting gas stoves, but now has bought Miss French a wedding pres- ent and is so flat you could play him on a victrola. Elizabeth Gordon lived up to the expectations of every- one that she would soar to great heights and is now an aviatrix piloting Bill Combs, hubby, to his farm in Argentina, where his chief crop is kangaroos. Anne Shaw and Virginia Gilley are now co-dishwashers in one of New York’s largest restaurants. Looking further into the future, I saw members of the Class of 1940 standing high in the race’s march of progress. I saw a race freed from chains which bound it to earth, all free, all working toward the attainment of the great secrets and truth of God. Then a sudden flash which nearly made me blind for a moment came and I saw Frances Byrd burning at the stake for things written about the Class of 1940. Frances Byrd. 27 The 1940 PILOT LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT North Carolina, Rockingham County. We, the Senior Class of 1940 of Leaksville High School, being of sound mind and about to depart from this institution of learning, do bequeath the following, our most precious possessions, to those who follow in the course of this life: 1. A few inches have been added to the stature of Cocoanut” Hubbard by Beatrice Gaulden, who thinks herself by far too tall. 2. Peggy Ellis’s dignity has passed to Anne Dillard Grogan, with the hope that it will be carefully preserved. 3. Several pounds more or less can’t hurt anybody, so Myrtle Hornbuckle has decided that Nancy King can put on what she loses. 4. To Peggy Shinn goes Anne Shaw’s poise. 5. Jean Dickinson wills her personality to her little sister Shirley. We think this is quite fitting. 6. Jack Southard’s great ability at French is left to Marguerite Kirks, with the hope that she may become the same type of French stu- dent that Jack is. 7. Violet Marlowe bequeaths her red hair to Valeria Aaron. 8. Our skipper’s haven on the auditorium steps goes to those juniors who are in the great- est need of it. 9. Grover Younger has at last been per- suaded to leave his quietness to Lily Cheshire. 10. A sweeter disposition than that of Elaine Ziglar cannot be found. Evelyn Whis- nant promises .to keep it g oing. 11. We have finally consented to bestow upon Karl Bishopric a complete picture of the senior class. 12. Bill Combs has given up match-chew- ing in favor of tobacco and has left a large supply of matches to Ira Craddock. 13. Odessa Priddy is to receive Avis Jam- erson’s skill at basketball. In our opinion this will enable her to become an even greater star. 14. As has been the custom in the past, we give and bequeath Mr. Manuel to the junior class, provided he receives good treatment. 15. To Mrs. Dininny several new erasers for use on geometry class. 16. Tommy Smith’s sense of humor passes to Jimmy Hairston. This will help Jimmy in his frequent wisecracks. 17. Attention, sophomores! All wads of chewing gum left behind on the under sides of desks, banisters, auditorium seats or any visible or invisible places are yours. 18. Frank Cowan having become tired of his curly hair, has left it to Raymond Endicott. 19. Junior Jarrett feels that he can spare a little attractiveness to Hunter Trotter. 20. To Iva Campbell goes Betty Kirkpat- rick’s talent at piano playing. 21. Frances Byrd’s popularity has passed to Juanice Cooper. 22. Emily Harris will be the beneficiary of Elizabeth Gordon’s intellect. 23. To the Junior Class we leave our rooms, our desks, our privileges, and last but not least our dignity, which should encourage them. 24. To the faculty we leave grateful hearts in token of the assistance and guidance they have rendered us during our years of high school life. 25. We do hereby constitute and appoint Mrs. E. O. Chandler, our lawful executor, to execute this our last will and testament, ac- cording to the true intent and meaning of the aforesaid document. Signed, sealed, and declared by the Senior Class of Leaksville High School to be our last will and testament in the presence of ns, who do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Witnesses: Sarah Hopper, Mrs. E. O. Chandler. 28 The 1940 PILOT W |l President J. Frank King Secretary Iva Campbell Vice President Frank Ellington Treasurer Franklin Hubbard Boys: Hobson Adkins, Willard Agee, George Aheron, McRay Aheron, Jace Berrier, Will Thomas Berkley, Harvey Biggs, Karl Bishopric, J. C. Briggs, Robert Brown, Robert Lee Calhoun, Hampton Carter, Walter Carter, Warren Carter, Marshall Cheek, Basil Cockrane, Glenn Cox, Harold Cox, Ira Craddock, Jr., Frank Ellington, Raymond Endicott, Charles Fair, Robert Gann, James Garrett, James Hairston, J. C. Hayden, Trudell Hopkins, Franklin Hubbard, J. C. Hubbard, Leon Ingram, Linwood Isley, Horace Jamey, J. Frank King, Durwood Land, James Land, Billy Lashley, H. M. Martin, Neil Martin, Max Meeks, Curtis McCollum, Elmo McPeak, Webster Patterson, Richard Pratt, Herman Price, Bobby Reid, Arnold Reynolds, Maurice Rickman, O. L. Robertson, Jr., Gordon Scott, David Shirt, Jack Shively, Jesse Shorter, D. L. Slayton, Thomas Stanley, Billy Thomason, Brown Thomason, Edward Thompson, Hunter Trotter, Joe Truslow, William Vestal, Karlton Wall, Cecil Warren, Mitchell Wilson, Charles Woods, James Woods, Homer Wright, Andrew Wyatt, Oliver Yarbarough. Girls: Valeria Aaron, Sunshine Aheron, Cornelia Austin, Dale Bateman, Jean L. Blossom, Josephine Bondurant, Reva Boone, Helen Burroughs, Hazel Carter, Vera Carter, Iva Campbell, Mickey Cataldo, Gracie Chatham, Lily Cheshire, Vera Cockram, Elizabeth Cooper, Juanice Cooper, Dona Cox, Mary Doneho, Shirley Dickinson, Betsy Dillard, Margaret Eanes, Peggy Easley, Rebecca Edwards, Myrtle Evans, Louise Farmer, Iris Fisher, Hazeltine Foley, Elaine Freeman, Ida Mae Gibson, Anne Dillard Grogan, Lois Grogan, Melba Grogan, Mable Gunn, Ruth Haizlip, Lucille Hall, Marie Hall, Garnetta Hankins, Lucille Hardy, Emily Harris, Evelyn Harris, Mildred Hawkins, Maude Hopper, Thelma Howel, Vivian Jones, Carolyn LaMar, Catherine Land, Alma Lawson, Estelle Lawson, Mildred Lindsay, Irene Martin, Macel Martin, Helen McCollum, Rhumelle McCollum, Emogine Meadow, Odesso Meadow, Christine Mills, Frances Morgan, Pansy Murphy, Margaret O’Dell, Hazel Owen, Florence Pittendreigh, Elizabeth Pratt, Odessa Priddy, Girdaleen Purdy, Margaret Reeves, Catherine Reynolds, Ona Rorrer, Mary Frances Rush, Lucille Rutledge, Margaret Rutledge, Gaydell Saunders, Peggy Shinn, Henrietta Shively, Ethel Shorter, Daphne Sholar, Louise Shumate, Kathleen Simmons, Mary Sue Smith, Amanda Snow, Myrtle Stowe, Mary Charles Strong, Thelma Stultz, Eva Swinny, Margie Thompson, Treva Thompson, Claudia Tiller, Sunshine Tilly, Hilda Tucker, Ruth Ward, Orena Webster, Evelyn Whisnant, Lois Wilson, Iris Young. The 1940 PILOT MARSHALS Each year a group of students fro m the Junior Class is selected by Mr. Weath- erly and Junior teachers to serve as marshals during commencement. The group is decided upon and they them- selves select their chief and assistant chief. The choice of these marshals is based upon their scholastic standing, popularity and general ability. They serve throughout the Senior commence- ment exercises and continue to do so on numerous occasions during the coming year. Karl Bishopric .... Chief Marshal Betsy Dillard Assistant Chief Valeria Aaron Franklin Hubbard Iva Campbell J. F. King Shirley Dickinson Jane Latham Raymond Endicott Peggy Shinn Mabel Gunn Orena Webster Emily Harris Evelyn Whisnant Wilson’s Food Store Wilson’s Beauty Shop The 1940 PILOT 3 ze+j JU joyi— z , ACTIVITIES The 1940 PILOT GLEE CLUB Music occupies a vital place in the school program. The Glee Club provides an opportunity for students who are in- terested in doing beautiful and artistic work to become acquainted with a wide range of fine choral music. Points em- phasized are: true intonation, pleasing tone quality, proper balance of parts, and artistic singing. The Glee Club meets three times each week and its members receive one-half unit of credit for the year. OFFICERS President Shirley Dickinson Vice President Iva Campbell Secretary-Treasurer Anne Dillard Grogan Director Mrs. Joyce Davis Bondurant Accompanist Miss June Parker Wren MEMBERS Valeria Aaron Sunshine Isley Gloria Aheron Rebecca Jarrell Gene Blossom Nancy King Lucille Booker Betty Kirkpatrick Frances Byrd Malta Faye Koontz Iva Campbell Christine Mills Willie Mae Crowder Beatrice Pace Carnell Dent Florence Pittendreigh Shirley Dickinson Vivian Rakestraw Peggy Easley Lillie Hill Robertson Jeanette Edwards Hazel Mae Saunders Rebecca Edwards Daphne Sholar Elaine Freeman Mary Sue Smith Anne Dillard Grogan Sarah Steele Lois Grogan Louise Woodson Mary Gilley Jeweldean Younger Emily Flarris Mildred Hawkins Elaine Ziglar V3IC Draper Pharmacy Bank of Draper 32 The 1940 PILOT HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The High School Symphony Orchestra was organized by the Martha Taylor Davison Music Club in order to promote the appreciation of music. It trains the individual to cooperate with others and to work with a group. It furthers the knowledge of classical music and helps each one to grasp a better understanding of the composer and his works. OFFICERS President Gordon Pittendreigh Secretary-T reasurer Betty Kirkpatrick Director Professor J. M. Benyunes MEMBERS George Bishopric Welsford Bishopric Betsy Casteen DeWitt Caston Ernest Easley Charles Fair Marie Gillespie Jimmie Hairston Jacquiline Halsev Edward Holmes William Holmes Betsy Hodges Mary Alice Hancock Lindsy Humbert Betty Jones Jane Latham Florence Pittendreigh Jimmie Parker Mary Frances Rush Marion Eddy Rush Johnie Rush Peggy Shinn Philip Scott Hunter Trotter Wilson Trotter Carl Weatherly vsir 3IGV 33 Balfour Company, Attleboro, Mass. The 1940 PILOT ATHENIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Faculty Advisors Miss Margueritte Blackwell Mr. H. E. Coble OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Bill Combs Shirley Dickinson . Grover Younger .Evelyn Whisnant Query: Resolved, That the federal gov- ernment should own and operate all railroads. AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Bill Combs Francis Newman Evelyn Whisnant Grover Younger ALTERNATES Marie Gillespie Mabel Gunn MEMBERS Valeria Aaron Virginia Allen Della Barker Charles Bell Karl Bishopric Shirley Black Irene Bondurant Vernell Bryant Betsy Casteen Joe Chandler Gracie Chatham Bill Combs Juanice Cooper Frank Cowan Ira Craddock Lucile Cox Shirley Dickinson Rebecca Edwards Elaine Freeman Frances Foddrill Marie Gillespie Virginia Gilley Elizabeth Gordon Mabel Gunn Lucille Hardy Jacquilin Halsey Ruth Haizlip Betsy Hodges Everette Hodges Sarah Hopper Rebecca Jarrell Betty Jones Robert Kendrick Betty Kirkpatrick Irene Martin Haywood Meeks Francis Newman Margie Newman Thomas Price Frank Ratliff Morris Rickman Jack Robertson Roma Robertson Anne Shaw Peggy Shinn Henrietta Shively Jack Southard Jo Shuford Cora Ann Trogdon Raeford Turner Orena Webster Evelyn Whisnant Mitchell Wilson Grover Younger K5V Agents of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Sunset Dairy 34 The 1940 PILOT DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club was organized for those who were interested in presenting entertainment for the old and young through self expression and character portrayal. Through the work in dra- matics one is able to develop his or her own personality and to amuse the audi- ence. And as all members realize The play is the thing!” Director Miss Margueritte Blackwell President Frances Byrd Vice President Robert Kendrick Secretary Elizabeth Gordon Treasurer Avis Jamerson Stage Managers. . Ernest Easley, Buddy Hawkins Property Manager Betty Kirkpatrick Wardrobe Mistresses Cora Anne Trogdon, Anne Shaw Make-up Jean Dickinson Music Mamie Link Publicity Charles Bell Lights Tommy Kirkpatrick V3ie MEMBERS Cornelia Austin Karl Bishopric Vernelle Bryant Iva Campbell Frank Cowan Lucille Cox Shirley Dickinson Betsy Dillard James Dehart Peggy Ellis Peggy Easley Rebecca Edwards Frances Foddrill Elaine Freeman Beatrice Gaulden Virginia Gilley Anne D. Grogan Lois Grogan Mabel Gunn Ruth Haizlip Emily Harris James Hairston Sarah Hopper Franklin Hubbard June Hundley Jeanne Irvin Rebecca Jarrell Nancy King J. Frank King Helen Litaker Jane Latham Francis Newman Beatrice Pace Marie Pyron Vivian Rakestraw Lillie Hill Robertson Daphne Sholar Mary Sue Smith Mary Charles Strong Louise Talbott Hunter Trotter Orena - Webster Evelyn Whisnant Elaine Ziglar 3ISV 35 Carolina Drug Co. Coca Cola Bottling Co. The 1940 PILOT THE HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club was formed MEMBERS Lucille Barham Reba Boone M. Frances Brammer Mildred Buckner Helen Burroughs Iva Campbell Margaret Cantrell Olivia Cook Lorene Coone Ruby Cruise W. Mae Crowder Jeanne Davis Ruth Davis Margaret Eanes Lottie Eggleston Peggy Ellis Iris Fisher Elaine Fulcher Edith Hall Edna Hailey Fifi Halsey M. Alice Hancock Evelyn Harris Louise Harris Mildred Hawkins Hilda Hodges Frances Horsley Christine Huff Fleta Hunter Irene Hylton Sunshine Isley Evelyn James Edna Johnson Aleene Kapps Garnice Knight Catherine Land Louise Lawson Mildred Manuel Myrtle Martin Olene Martin Margaret Nance Virginia Nance Angeline Neal Juarfita Norman Gazella Newton Margaret Odelle Sybil Overby Kathleen Parker Anne Patterson Florence Pittendreigh Elizabeth Pratt Bertha Mae Pyron Emma Reid Ruth Reid Marjorie Roberts Harriet Rogers Margaret Rutledge Henrietta Shively Sarah Steele Betty Strong Eva Swinney Louise Thomas Garneda Vestal Faye Walker Ruth Ward Lois Wilson to learn more about cooperating with each other and helping others. The girls want to learn more about the home and how to make and design things. All of the second year girls have to make an average of an A to be admitted to the club. President Vice President . . Secretary Treasurer Facility Advisor. OFFICERS Virginia Nance Edith Hall Irene Hylton Gazelle Newton Edna Earle Lee Jones Dr. G. A. Ferguson Mr. Jim Trogdon 36 The 1940 PILOT LES CERCLES FRANCAIS OFFICERS OFFICERS President Mamie Link President Bill Combs Vice President . . Frank Cowan Vice President Frances Wade Secretary-T reasurer Elizabeth Gordon Secretary Lois Bondurant Facility Advisor. Miss Ellen French T reasurer Faculty Advisor Mrs. Joyce Bondurant _ MOTTO Pour apprendre les peuples et les moeurs de la France. (To learn the people and customs of France.) MOTT O . Apprendre esc succeder fc? A et I Le success est l’honneur! MEMBERS MEMBERS Henry Adams Betty Kirkpatrick Karl Bishopric Marguerite Kirks Charles Bell Mamie Link Lois Bondurant Pansy Land Walter Chambers Violet Marlowe Iva Campbell Jane Latham Eleanor Collins Marie Pyron Lily Cheshire Haywood Meeks Frank Cowan Roma Roberson Bill Combs Melvin Minter Jean Dickinson Dorothy Robbins Shirley Dickinson Buford Nelson Ernest Easley Anne Shaw Peggy Easley Frances Pulliam Beatrice Gaulden Kerman Smart Myrtle Evans Addie Rae Roberts Virginia Gilley Jack Southard Elaine Gann Marie Sedell Elizabeth Gordon Alma Strader Anne Dillard Grogan Doris Shirt Sarah Hopper Bessie Tiller Mabel Gunn Bernice Smart Avis Jamerson Cora Anne Trogdon Emily Harris Barbara Sutliff Livingstone Jones Mildred Hodges Frances Wade Naomi Hopper Virginia Ward Hilda Joyce Anna Burton King Evelyn Whisnant 3IGV 37 Leaksville Bank 8 Trust Co. Wall Insurance Agency The 1940 PILOT LIBRARY CLUB As the use of the library is one of the most essential parts of a high school edu- cation, the Library Club was organized, not only as a stimulus to further knowl- edge of the literary field, but as a source of excellent experience which will bene- fit the members in their future work. This year a course in Library Science is offered for the first time. The member- ship is limited to ten. Each member is required to spend an hour in the library each day as a student assistant to the librarian and thirty minutes in a regular class. The club is a valuable guidance toward literary pursuits and is an in- spiration for higher learning. MOTTO The love of books is a love which re- quires neither justification, apology, nor defense.” OFFICERS President Vice President. . . . Secretary-T re usurer Reporter Librarian MEMBERS Beatrice Pace Lillie Hill Robertson Anne Shaw Louise Talbot Elaine Ziglar . . . . Frances Byrd Betty Kirkpatrick . . .Avis Jamerson Peggy Ellis . . .Sallie Jennings Frances Byrd Jean Dickinson Peggy Ellis Avis Jamerson Betty Kirkpatrick V3IP Eggleston Brothers Oil Co. H. 8 H. Clothing Co. 38 The 1940 PILOT 39 LATIN The Latin Club was organized for the purpose of learning something about the lives and customs of the Romans. The requirement for membership is an A for the monthly grade. MOTTO Cognoscamus Dum Frucimur. (Let us learn while we enjoy.) OFFICERS President Ernest Easley V iff President Shirley Dickinson Secretary-T reasurer Emily Harris Faculty Adviser Miss Ellen French CLUB MEMBERS Virginia Allen Emily Harris Jeanette Ballard Faye Heffinger Mildred Barton Betsy Hodges George Bishopric Everette Hodges Elizabeth Boyd Nancy Hodges Amy Campbell Joe King Aline Capps Mary Norman Doris Carter Margie Roberts Marianne Combs Harriet Rogers Shirley Dickinson Edwin Scott Jean Dunn Rebecca Slate Ernest Easley Carl Weatherly Mary Noel Foley Cameron Wood Mary Irwin Gordon Jewel Dean Younger v ■— - ass u sy Wooten-Moulten, Chapel Hill, N. C. Your Annual Photographer The 1940 PILOT SOPHOMORE ENGLISH CLUB The Sophomore English Club was or- ganized for the purpose of giving special recognition to those students whose grades in English have not been under 90. Since membership is honorary, it offers some incentive to students whose work is outstanding in that subject. MEMBERS Virginia Allen Edna Balser Rhumelle Bondurant Amy Campbell Iris Clark Marianne Combs Mary Frank Cooper Emmyline Cox Margaret Earles Elaine Fulcher Billy Goldston Leone Hill Everette Hodges Betsy Hodges Mary Hodges Edna Hopkins Angeline Neal Mary Norman Harriet Ann Patterson Homer Pulliam Irene Pulliam Frances Redmon Rebecca Slate Bernard Thomas =KSV 40 LeaksvilleT ioe Store Goldston Motor Express The 1940 PILOT THE SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club was organized for the purpose of stimulating interest in science and encouraging the student to work harder. Only the students making a grade of 95 or above are members. MEMBERS OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Faculty Advisor . . . June Hundley . . . . Cornelia Austin . . . . Jeanette Ballard Mrs. W. T. Wagoner Cornelia Austin Jeanette Ballard George Bishopric Mary Anne Boyd James Carter Elizabeth Cooper Elizabeth Dietz Jean Dunn Mary Noel Foley Mary Irvin Gordon Nancy Hodges June Hundley Brandford Jefferson Joe King Margaret Martin Philip Nissen Mary Kathryn Roberson Edwin Scott Eunice Smith Mary Sue Smith Rebecca Spencer Carl Weatherly, Jr. Martha Wright P. O. Cafe 41 Grand Theater The 1940 PILOT THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council has a definite place in school life. The students realize that the school is a community and the Student Council its governing body. It strives to promote a better school spirit, a regard for rules and regulations, and an orderly atmosphere. This year it has been a success in many ways, for the Stu- dent Council has made the way easier for those to follow. FACULTY ADVISERS Mrs. Ferguson and Mr. Coble OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer . . . . Buddy Hawkins Evelyn Whisnant Joe Austin . . Jack Spencer MEMBERS Vivian Rakestraw Bill Combs Emily Harris Charles Fair Fleta Hunter Ray Turner Mary Ruth Baker Carlos Ellington ► John Smith 8 Sons Compliments of Leaks ville Bowling Alley Mr. and Mrs. John R. Wade, Managers 42 The 1940 PILOT THE FOOTBALL TEAM OF 1939-40 Handicapped by light-weight, inexpe- rience and the lack of reserve strength, and faced with a list of unusually strong opponents, the Leaksville Red Devil foot- ball team did not have an impressive sea- son in the won and lost columns. Un- fortunately, the figures do not give credit for the fighting spirit, hard work, and good sportsmanship exhibited by the squad. Coach Line Coach Captain. . . . Manager. . . . . . Rovie Angell . . Hal Farthing .Buddy Hawkins Leonard Roberts ACTIVE MEMBERS Centers — Combs, Trotter Guards — Ratliff, Cowan, Glasgow, Endicott Tackles — Hubbard, Bishopric, Briggs, Stanley Ends — Captain Hawkins, Dehart, Kendrick, Long, Yarborough, Edwards Backs — Ellington, Strong, Suttenfield, Simpson, Cheek, Frazier, Amos, Bell, Henry 3IGV 43 Mr. E. D. Pitcher The 1940 PILOT BOYS ' BASKETBALL TEAM, 1939-40 Playing a total of 32 games, the 1940 edition of the Red Devil cage team won 23 and lost 9. Total season scoring shows that the Leaksville Quint hit the hoop for a total of 1119 points while their opponents were getting 789. Hawkins accounted for 349 points; Henry garnered 210; and Smith, with 168, was third. Entering in three post-season tournaments, the fast stepping hardwood artists annexed first place in the Madi- son invitational, first in the county, and were runners-up in the Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel Tournament. The outstanding feature of the season was the improvement shown by the team. Beginning as a raw, inexperienced aggregation, they ended the season as a well-coached, smooth-playing team, well developed on both offense and defense. Rovie Angell Coach Buddy Hawkins Captain GAMES Madison Tournament L. H. S. 27 . . . Danville 29 L. H. S. 52 Sandy Ridge 17 L. H. S. 19 Draper L’ders 27 L. H. S. 3 8 . . . Madison 23 L. H. S. 27 . . . Danville 20 L. H. S. 43 . . Mayodan 20 L. H. S. 39 N. Spray Y 9 L. H. S. 24 Walnut Cove 29 County Tournament L. H. S. 38 . . . Madison 17 L. H. S. 43 . . Stoneville 7 L. H. S. 19 . . Mt. Airy 29 L. H. S. 26 . Reidsville 18 L. H. S. 17 . . .Mt. Airy 20 L H. S. 48 L. H. S. 25 .... Madison 23 L. H. S. 29 Draper L’ders 49 Winston-Salem Journal- L. H. S. 43 N. Spray Y 20 Sentinel L. H. S. 28 . . Stoneville 22 L. H. S. 34 . . . Reidsville 17 L. H. S. 45 . East Bend 18 L. H. S. 29 . . Mayodan 32 L. H. S. 47 . . . Jones ville 25 L. H. S. 39 . . . Stoneville 18 L. H. S. 38 Beulah 30 L. H. S. 36 . . Reidsville 24 L. H. S. 43 King 37 L. H. S. 34 Draper 11 L. H. S. 3 8 . .Fries, Va. 32 L. H. S. 43 Draper 25 L. H. S. 32 . Riverview 34 L. H. S. 23 Walnut Cove 32 — — L. H. S. 53 L. H. S. Fae. 29 Total 1119 789 O’Mansky Bros. Floyd Hill Furniture Co. Westinghouse Refrigerators 44 The 1940 PILOT GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM, 1939-40 The girls’ basketball team led by Cap- tain Jamerson had a very successful sea- son, climaxing with the entrance into three tournaments: the Madison tourna- ment, in which they won the runner-up trophy, being beaten by Stoneville by only a two-point margin; the county tournament; and the Journal-Sentinel tournament in Winston-Salem. Our girls’ total score was 640 against that of 671 by their opponents. Odessa Priddy was high scoring forward of the season, having made a total of 3 09 points for the home team. Captain Avis Jamerson Coach Miss Catherine Hupman Dec. 13 . . . L. H. S. 34 Draper Y 27 Dec. 18 . . . L. H. S. 22 . . . . Leaksville Y 28 Jan. 5 . . . L. H. S. 9 . . . . Walnut Cove 24 Jan. 9 . . . ,L. H. S. 45 . Madison 18 Jan. 12 . . . L. H. S. 22 .. Mt. Airy 21 Jan. 16 . . L. H. S. 35 , Mt. Airy 42 Jan. 19 . . L. H. S. 40 . Madison 11 Jan. 24 . . L. H. S. 20 Draper Y 26 Feb. 1 . . . L. H. S. 42 . . North Spray Y 34 Feb. 2 . . . L. H.S. 18 Stoneville 19 Feb. 6 . . . L. H. S. 21.. Reidsville 19 Feb. 9 . . L. H. S. 27 . Mayodan 16 Feb. 13 . . . L. H. S. 36 . Stoneville 28 Feb. 15 . . . L. H. S. 3 8 Pine Hall 36 Feb. 16 . . L. H. S. 23 , Reidsville 21 Feb. 17 . . . L. H. S. 39 . . . . Sandy Ridge 32 Feb. 19 . . . L. H. S. 33 . Stoneville 35 Feb. 23 . . L. H. S. 32. . Madison 21 Feb. 24 . . . L. H. S. 17 . . Reidsville 22 March 5 L. H.S. 44 . . . China Grove 27 March 14 L. H. S. 19. . Francisco 43 March 15 L. H. S. 24 . Faculty 21 640 571 45 Washburn 8 Gwynn Belk-Cline Co. The 1940 PILOT SCENES FROM THE TEXTILE SCHOOL The Vocational School is an important part of the Leaksville High School. Wood shop work, weaving and design- ing, carding and spinning, m echanical drawing, and the use of the spray gun, are the courses offered. Units toward graduation are received by those taking these. Each boy is given an equal chance to learn. He is taught the use of each ma- chine and is responsible for the care of those used. An important item stressed is that of safety. This year’s record is one to be proud of. Instructors: T. R. Bridges S. C. Summey C. S. Blossom R. E. New f3 1C 3ksv Boulevard Colonial Theaters Pyron’s Jewelry Store 46 The 1940 PILOT WHO ' S WHO Martha Wright — Fairyland queen Carl Weatherly — Like father like son Mary Irvin Gordon — Faculty rusher George Bishopric — I, the people, speak Jean Dunn and Nancy Hodges — Skin-deep beauties Mary Ann Boyd — Creative Jack Fleming — Dynamite Rebecca Slate — Dependable Everet Hodges — Undertaker on Devil’s Island Bernard Thomas — Johnny on the spot Joe Chandler — Little man who’s always there Mariann Combs — Handy Annie Betsy, Tommy, Betsy and John Lee — Sugar toast and hot milk Shirly Dickinson — Temperamental but sweet Emily Harris — Sentimental Sal Hunter Trotter — Moocher Betsy Dillard — Ability ( to gab) Juanice and Lois — Two to one Karl Bishopric — Gloomy Gus Odessa Priddy — Buddy’s inspiration Gene Blossom — Scatterbrain Cocoanut” Hubbard — Two-point reserve Jean Dickinson — Personality plus Frank Henry — Confucius say, He play O.K.” Avis Jamerson — Mm French’s nightmare Charles Bell — Costume designer at Wakiki Sarah Hopper — Dietitian to Man Mountain Dean Elizabeth Gordon — Playboy’s girl friend Liza and Garnetta — They satisfy Ernest Easley and Cotton” Cowan — The hare and the tortoise Mamie Link — Jazzybell Evelyn Earles — Private secretary to Al Capone Milky” Newman — 9 o’clock scholar Buddy Hawkins — Is he Priddy?” Hazel Saunders — Tiny, tranquil, and talented Cut” Dehart — Desperate lover Tommy Kirkpatrick — Mining engineer near Reno Elaine Ziglar — Giggles” Grover Younger — He who talks most often says least” Vivian Rakestraw — Bittersweet Anne Shaw — Jingle Bells” Junior Jarrett — Pretty Boy Betty Kirkpatrick — The whole of Beethoven’s Unfinished Sym phony Jack Spencer — Naturally Cora Ann Trogdon — Cupid’s target Bill Combs — President of the Skippers Union Pappy” Southard — Biggest sack holder Other Friends of the Seniors Dr. C. V. Tyner Dr. Glenn G. Scott Mayor Floyd Osborne Dr. S. E. Pace Mr. K. E. Motsinger Mr. C. P. Smith Mr. N. V. Dehart Paris Style Beauty Shop Dr. J. G. Hickerson A. D. Rogers Dr. A. L. Richardson Dr. J. Douglas Jacobs Mr. J. C. Spickler Mac” East White Reeder Mr. J. K. McConnell Mr. Joe Ragsdale Mr. Gus Lappas Capt. J. F. Barnes Dr. A. F. Tuttle Mr. Ben Trotter Mr. J. Frank King Mr. Herman L. Peters Mr. C. S. Blossom Mr. J. Frank Sheffield Dr. J. B. Ray Mrs. A. S. Fiopper Mr. B. W. Walker Mrs. O. L. Slayton Mr. Noble DeShazo Mary’s Beauty Shop Dr. T. S. Wilson Dr. Homer Price Dr. G. P. Dillard Mr. Sanford Hodges Miss Maud Harlowe Mr. Paul E. Goldston A Friend Mr. J. Hampton Price Dr. Kenan Casteen Mrs. Bruce Carter, Leaksville Inn Bldg. Mr. G. C. Truslowe Leaksville Furniture Co. Mr. G. A. Willard Mr. Tilden Bridges Mr. Harry Lindsay 47 EAST RESTAURANT We believe in the youth of the Tri-Cities and we offer a greater Fine Food ' opportunity for self-development. DRAPER, NORTH CAROLINA DRAPER Y. M. C. A. John East, Owner AND STAFF HOPKINS GROCERY Johnson Mitchell Gus Cook Grocery Fresh Meats and Groceries Meats and Groceries rresh Meats Fresh Produce Daily Flour Feeds Delivery Service Phone 331 Phone 5 64 Phone 526-M SPRAY, N. C. DRAPER, N. C. DRAPER, N. C. We Deliver Compliments of the Stacey’s Beauty Shoppe S S LUNCH All Lines of Beauty Culture IDEAL CAFE by Experienced Operators “Where friends meet to drink and Norman Smith eat” Manager Phone 474 Phone 190 Tri-City Food Market Compliments of SHELL SERVICE Fancy and Staple Groceries Sales — Service STATION Phone 566 CHEVROLET ‘‘Draper’s home of Superior JONES MOTOR CO. Auto Service” LEAKSVILLE, N. C. Phone 133 Phone 55 5 -M