Linwood High School - Linden Leaves Yearbook (Linwood, NC)

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snioz agfafiafici Being equipped with statistics sheets and adding machine, I, Jo Ann Shoaf, do set forth to present these final statistics of the Senior Class of Linwood High School. After using my brain to no uncertain ends, I finally came to the following conclusions: The height of the average girl is 5' si , she weighs 118 pounds, has brown eyes, and has black hair. The height attained by the average male is 5' 9 , weighs 14-5 pounds, has blue eyes and brown hair. The average girl was born in June, making her 17, while the average boy was born in September, making him 18. Thank goodness for parents. If we had to depend on our ever-loving boy friends, we would never get gifts. The girls divide their churches between the Methodist and Baptist, while the majority of the boys attend the Baptist. Believe it or not, the average I. Q. of the class is 116g so we aren't really as dumb as we act. VVe're thankful for Cromer Poole, who is supposed to be the most intelligent. Sometimes you would wonder tlzough. The ladies and men both prefer Sociology and Gym as tl.eir favorite studies. Of course, the boys like to hunt -animals-that is! Everyone likes music, especially during class period. Very few say that they can dance-actually not enough worth mentioning. To be truthful, the boys have such big feet that it takes too much energy to move them. Their favorite songs are Harbor Lights and Thinking of You. The girls chose Doris Day and Bing Crosby as their favorite crooners, while the boys prefer Frank Sinatra and Doris Day. The girls chose Guy Lombardo as their favorite orchestra leader, while the boys chose Spike Jones. Wonder why? Let us see how hard Cupid is working. Umph! Maybe it isn't all Cupid's fault. I find only two QZQ out of the class dating steady. The girls have too much competition-Uncle Sam. They either have to rob the cradle or do without. The boys, ah well-maybe we girls just do not appeal to them. Dating seems to be the best loved pastime for the girls. The boys seem to like to hang out at the Mayor's place-located just south of the square in Linwood. Possibly the pool table could be a temptation. Shooting pool seems to be much cheaper than dating. The boys say women are always hungry. Both boys and girls like to go to the show. The girls like to see Esther Williams and Farley Granger perform, while the boys like Patricia Neal and James Stewart. The cartoons prove to be more interesting than the regular picture in some cases. Bugs Bunny is tops with the crowd. Yak! Yak! VVhat's up Doc? Basketball proved to be the favorite sport of both boys and girls. In fact, basketball is the favorite of all favorites, although Bobbie Jean W'renn declares that she had rather yell for the players than to play for the yellers. Everyone likes to listen to the radio, on the car, that is, rather than in the home. If you ever find one spending an evening at home, he or she will probably be listening to Beulah or Platter Chatter , although some like the Lone Ranger. The Buick seems to be the favorite car of the crowd, although some prefer Odell's old Plymouth. Ed- ward Yarborough insists that he is very comfortable in his '34 Pontiac. Everyone in the class enjoys eating. The girls like Steaks ami French Fries best, while the boys insist that French Fries and Frog Legs are better and make you healthier. I don't know why it is that all the boys like to eat doughnuts after twelve o'clock, A. M. that is. The most popular expression seems to be, Shut up. When we say it, we aren't always angry. Lots of times one is greeted with How and the reply is usually Dee Do. If you know what is good for yon, you'd better not say Just whatever you think about the situation. Odell Hedrick uses an expression as was never heard before. He is pretty bad to sleep on class, but he declares he never sleeps. He is just resting his eyelids, so he says. No one in the class likes a stool-pigeon, although each one has been given that name at one time or an- other. Boys do not particularly like girls who smoke, and girls definitely do not like boys who brag. The girls' main ambition is to get married. The boys won't own up to it, but I believe they would rather be married' than to be in the army. About 50'Z, of the class plans to extend its education. Some of these plan to go to college, others to nurses training, some to radio school. However, the outlook may look now, I'm sure each will have a very successful life. These being the first recorded statistics of Linwood High School, we hope the next years will be recorded as well as ours. It is with pride and admiration that I affix my signature to this document. JO ANN SHOAF Statislician. WHAT IS A STARP'

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C 0455 .Mdfory As we stroll down Memory Lane we remember a day back in 194-7 when eighteen eager students became green freshmen. We were filled with dreams and great ideas which we hoped to accomplish during our four year stay in Linwood High School. Under the guidance of our band leaders, Mr. Lanier, Mrs. Crocker, Mr. Evans, and Mrs. Cox, we had a successful year. Our class oflicers were: President, Libby Greerg Vice-President, Edward Yar- boroughg Secretary-Treasurer, Jo Ann Shoaf. During the year we had our first class party at Inez Wilson's. If you want to know how it turned out, ask Libby Greer. She really had fun. At the beginning of our Sophomore year we found we had lost Avonell Simmons and that Bobbie Jean Wrenn had joined our merry band. Our leaders were Mr. Gathings, Mrs. Cox, and Mr. and Mrs. Yarborough. Our class leaders were: President, Edward Yarboroughg Vice-President, Libby Greer, Secretary. Rachel Alley, and Treasurer, Darrell Pope. This year a certain Senior boy visited the Sophomore room often. For more information ask Ruth Floyd. Under the guidance of our very capable principal, Mr. Gathings, we presented Dotty and Daffyf, which we thought was a huge success. considering the inexperienced cast. After being told we had accomplished enough to move on, we began our Junior year which was quite eventful. Our patient faculty had somehow managed to live through the past year and re- mained with us. Our officers were: President, Franklin Burrisg Vice-President, Russell Newsome, Secretary, Rachel Alley, and Treasurer, Ruth Floyd. During the year we lost Lorene Beck, Ralph Brown, and Darrell Pope. This year a County Beauty Contest was held and we were proud to have Jo Ann Shoaf of the Junior Class represent Linwood High School. Again we tried our hand at dramatics and presented two plays during the year, Aunt Bessie Beats the Band and Hobgoblin House. We hope our audience enjoyed seeing these plays as much as we enjoyed giving them. The Junior-Senior Banquet given by our class was a beautiful success, and we went home with many memories. While we had much fun this year, we also had our off moments. That is, times we were caught talking on study hall. We copied more definitions than we once thought possible for VVebster's die- tionary to contain. Our final stop was in the Senior Class. VVe found we had lost Louise Coppley to Van'Looka- bill. Our chief guide was Mr. Gathings, assisted by Mrs. Cox and Mr. Yarborough. Our class of- ficers were: President, Russell Newsome, Vice-President. .lo Ann Shoaf, Secretary, .lean Sheets, and Treasurer, Libby Greer. First we want to thank Mr. Gathings for listening to our many troubles and colsoling us. Mrs. Cox, for taking Russell's smart remarks as jokes and for putting up with Cromer's continuous talking and Odell's sleeping. Mr. Yarborough for his thoughtfulness and con- sideration in helping solve our problems. or, shall we say, just for understanding us. Under the direction of Mr. Gathings we published the fourth edition of the Linden Leaves. We think the class of 1951 has proven outstanding in every way-Athletics, Dramatics, Sports- manship, and Leadership. As we think over our accomplishments, we feel our first pang of sadness. Now the big moment has really arrived. Graduation! Although many times we have longed for this moment, the thought of it brings a veil of sadness over us. We are reluctant to leave our classmates, our faculty, and our school, yet we must say - goodbye! l'VE OFTEN WONDERED -

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Ofcwf ana! lafamenf VVe, the 1951 Senior Class of Linwood School, realize that graduation day is finally drawing near. VVe thought that as we journeyed out into the world, we should leave behind us a last will and testament of our most beloved possessions to our friends who have traveled with us thus far. VVe leave our many thanks to the citizens of Linwood who have always been faithful in supporting us and helping us in time of need. To our parents, who have been very kind in helping us to get an education, we leave our deepest grati- tude. VVe sincerely hope that we have made them happy by finishing our studies and activities at this school. To our county Superintelldfntv MF- Paul F- EVHHS, to our school principal, Mr. J. L. Gathingsg and to all OUT t0HCl1l'TS, W6 lf'21Vl' Ulll' Slneere appreciation for being our guides in showing us the right paths through- out our school days. To our basketball coaches, Mr. J. L. Gathings and Mr, P, V, Yarborough, we wish for you all time pleas- ure and happiness in the world for having faith in us, even when the chips were down, and for teaching us to become better sports in all that we undertake. We hope you have many successful seasons in your coaching careers. The Individuals of our class leave the following Will, R?lClli'l Allvy, llfl' Cllafmi beauty, and qllifft lndnller to Helen Hedrick, Remember, Helen, pretty is as pretty does. Franklin Burris, his study a little and know a lot ability and his superb dramatic performance to Bill Everhart. Here's hoping you become another Albert Einstein, Bill. Luck to ya! Ruth Floyd, her qualifications to always give her henest opinions on matters being discussed, that is if she is asked for them, to Joan VVoodle. I suppose you will have to take up the slogan of Speak only when spoken to, .Io. Libby Greer, her ability to look wide awake on the morning of gi test when she has stayed up all night Slllflylllg f0I' lt, to M2ll'lIfll'1't Kllmfy- fshf' 2llS0 leaves her friendly smile that she gave everyone that she met, especially her eousins.i Udell Hedrick leaves his desk in the senior room to James Kirk. Here's wishing you the best of dreams and nightmares, James. Oh, by the way, James, if the people you come in contact with aren't what you think they should be, tell them They ain't no count, which was one of Odell's favorite sayings. He says you may have this expression also. ' John Hill wills his fi1In0US Saying, I wasn't here when you assigned that lesson, to Kenneth Bowers. He could always rely on this when he did not have his homework, Be sure you only use it as many times as you are absent though, Ken. Cromer Poole, Jr. leaves his intellectual ability to Charles Dickens. He wants to keep his laziness for him- self. He says that is the only thing he can excell in life. Maybe with his brains and your brain, you can invent something to relieve Cromer of his laziness. How about it, Charles? Betty Sharpe leaves her cackling laugh to Corinne Briggs. Here is hoping it isn't as hard for you to stop laughing as it was for Betty, Corinne. 'Jean Sheets leaves her love for music to Betty Jean Kinley. Also she wants you to be as capable as she was when it comes to hearing everything anyone said to her, Betty. Believe me, she only had to say, What did you say? or Were you talking to me? three dozen or more times a day. Did you hear me, Jean? Jo Ann Shoaf leaves to Alice Smith and Jackie Walton her interest in sports and her ways of putting on the dog. You may also use her expression of Oh, that makes me so mad, when something goes wrong. Be careful in using this around Mr. Gathings for he is liable to say, I heard that last Springf' Inez Wilson wills her friendly disposition to Frances Trantham. Make use of the old saying, Always play the game fair, and I am sure that you will gain many friends as Inez was always doing, Frances. Al- though she is plump and you are thin, I think both of you will always win. Bobbie Jean VVrenn leaves to Ruth Ann Floyd her strong voice. She doesn't care which you become, a player or a yeller. Just so you make the grade as one of the two, Ruth Ann, I'm sure you will be a success to your school. Edward Yarborough leaves his dear old school bus to Don Wilson. He is sure his old Pontiac will take him wherever he wishes to go, and bring him back. Be careful, Don, there is a broken arm jinx on that bus. Look out for rolling wheels. I, Russell Newsome, leave the one thousand jokes which I think I have, to Ray Wilson, who knows he has them. Did you say something, Mr. Yarborough? Oh, excuse me. It was Ray again. Then too, Ray, you may be Mr. Gathings' handy man to search for anything he has misplaced. You had better get someone to search for Itay, though, Mr. Gathings. To the underclassmen, we leave these few words of advice which will help them become the successful men and women we wish to be. To the Juniors, we leave the privilege of not having to spend your four years of high school in the little room in the front of the building. We also leave you Mr. Gathings as a home room teaclzer. I'm sure lte will like you as well as he did us. Here's hoping you have every opportunity in the world to become the success that you wish to he. To the Sophomores, we leave the privilege of getting to attend a Junior-Senior Banquet. IVe think it is one of the most important happenings of your high school career. We also leave you a set of Dictionarie. so that you may write definitions. Your teacher may dslribute them among you whenever you need them. I personally want this room to help keep the picture m chine cords together for Max Shoaf and Max Lanning so they may show a movie on schedule and not waste time hunting them. To the freshmen, we leave our best wishes for a very succevsful high sclzool career. We feel sure that you have had a very pleasant first year of high school. May you have three more just as we'l as this first year if not three better ones. VVork hard and learn a lot and some day the students of Linwood School will look up to the nineteen hundred and fifty-four seniors of Linwomd High School. Now, as the end of our stay at Linwood reaches its peak, we, the senior class of nineteen hundred and fifty-one of Linwood High School, being of sound mind and body, wish for you to realize that before we start down a path of our own and undertake a task in life of our own, do make this our Last Will and Testament. lVitne.ws1'rl by: It USSELI. NEWSIJME, Inez VVilson, Franklin Burris, Lawyer .Io Ann Shoaf, Libby Greer THE OTHER SAID 2 i