Leaksville High School - Weaver Yearbook (Leaksville, NC)

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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

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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.

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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