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

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HISTORY A group of thirty excited teenagers joined a Circus Caravan in the fall of 1948. The Circuit was to last four years, with stops in four large cities. With a gleam in our eyes and determination to work for a higher position, we began the long tour. We did not know what hard work we had to accomplish before we were to be raised to the highest billing, The Trapeze Stars, at which time our tour would be over and our goal would be Graduation. Our first stop was at Little Freshmen where we were the Clowns of the hugh circus. At first we were green as onion tops, but we soon got the swing of clowning and had fundoing our stunt, Our Ringmasters were Mrs, Yarborough, Mr, Gathings, and Mr, Yarborough, We chose as our leaders: Don Wilson, President: Mary Jo Richie, Vice President: Joan Woodle, Secretary and Treasurer. Some of the clowns could not take the circus life so they left our company, Then we traveled on to our second stop, Sophomore City. We performed as Elephants during that period, With the training of Mrl and Mrs. Yarborough, we advanced greatly. Our chief leaders were: Bill Everhart, President: Don Wilson, Vice President: Corinne Briggs, Secretary: Ioan Woodle, Treasurer. During that show we went on a losing spree, We lost Ray Melton, Uyless Briggs, Eva Woodall, Mary Jo Richie, Dot Leonard, Colleen Fortner, and Hazel Roach who either married, joined another circus, or just plain quit. Skating parties were the main pastime during our stay at Sophomore City. We did not under- stand why, because almost everyone had to use two pairs of skates, We continued our tour, giving the third attraction at Juniorton. We knew we were just around the curve to our last promotion when we performed as the Lions of the circus. With more vigor and strength we had high hopes of accomplishing a great deal at that show, Our chief trainer was Mrs. Cox, assisted by Mr, Yarborough, Mr, Gathing, and Mrs, Yarborough, The Big Lions of the show were Bill Everhart, President: Don Wilson, Vice President: Joan Woodle, Secretary: Jackie Walton, Treasurer, Charles Dickens and Ray Wilson joined the Lions at that stop, but Johnny Gobble decided to travel elsewhere. We Lions started offthe show with a roar, giving the Junior-Senior Banquet which turned out to be a classic, Everyone looked simply beautiful in his formal, Dramatics ranked high among the Lions. We gave our first play Look Out Lizzieg and, later on, we gave Deacon Dubbs, both under the direction of Mr. Gathings. With faith in our hearts we reached the last city of our tour. We gave our final performance in the capital city, Seniorville. Finally we were the stars of the circus, the Trapeze Stars. Under the leadership of Mr.Gathings, Mrs, Cox, and Mr, Yarborough we were bound to reach the goal of Graduation. Our leading stars in Seniorville were: Corinne Briggs, President, Bill Everhart, Vice Presidentg Frances Trantham, Secretary: Jimmy Burris, Treasurer. At the beginning of the show we found out we had lost Ruth Brown on the trip from Iuniorton. We had just begun our performance when we lost our beloved classmate, Joan Woodle, to David Inman. She held top honors in our class, During our stay at Seniorville we published the fifth edition of The Linden Leaves. Now we have finished our performance in Seniorville and have reached our long awaited goal of Graduation, It has been a hard struggle, but we never once gave up because we knew our re- ward would be a Diploma. We have enjoyed our tour with this great Circus, but the time has come for us to work toward a greater profession. It makes our hearts sad when we think of leaving our Circus, our Trainers, and our fellow players, but we must travel on so the other performers of the circus can be promoted to a higher position. To the stars of Tomorrow we say farewell and the best of luck to you as you travel the circus route, Historian -- Jackie Walton 5

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LAST WILL D TESTAME T We, the Trapeze Stars of 1952, realize that our stay at Linwood High School has now come to an end and we have reached our goal, Graduation, This Circus route has been the most enjoyable time of our lives and will linger in our memory always. We would not feel that we had accomplished anything if we did not leave to our beloved friends our most treasured possessions. So we hereby make and establish this our Last Will and Testament, To our Parents,who have loved us and made it possible for us to get a High School education, we leave our love and gratitude, To the Faculty, who have had patience, and understanding all through our high school days, we leave our thanks and appreciation, We hope to prove that their teaching has not been in vain, To the Junior Class, we leave our room, desks, books, and our one Senior privilege QA tripto Raleighj, During the following year we expect the rising seniors to uphold the school's name and obey its rules and regulations as we have done, To the Sophomore Class, we leave our desire for them to graduate, We also leave you our privilege of writing definitions, and themes, hoping you learn a great deal from them. To the Freshmen, who have three more wonderful years on this great circus, we leave our love for Circus life, and the many happy events you will have while traveling the Circus route, Virginia Beck leaves her bashfulness and hidden intelligence to Raymond Rogers, Raymond do not keep your intelligence hidden. Jimmy Burris wills his bus to Gene Frittsg provided that he keeps it clean, Margaret Kinney leaves her friendly disposition, and her intellectual ability to Norene Smith. Betty Kinley leaves her talent of playing the piano to Paul Taylor, Paul, do not get Bettys habit of saying I don't know how to play that . P Don Wilson wills his athletic ability to Jimmy Walton. Jimmy keep the goal hot, Maxine Beck and Frances Trantham leave their sweet personality, and giggles to Doris Tarleton. Doris, just be sure you do not giggle too loudly during study hall. Charles Dickens leaves his quietness and the title as the Perfect Gentleman to R, L, Medlin. R. L., be sure and uphold this title, Peggy Eudy leaves her sense of humor, and tactful ways to Richard Broadway. Jackie Walton wills her position as Co. Captain of the Basketball team to Clarice Kearns, hoping the team will agree. Reece, do not forget Jackie's motto Don't give up until the game is over Corinne Briggs leaves her neat appearance, and charming ways to Betty Swing, James Kirk wills his politeness and.his thinking ability in Literature to Jimmy Styers. Jimmy, remember Shakespeare was a great man, Helen Hedrick and Mildred Smith will their nice manners and everlasting smiles to Joyce Berrier. ' I, Peggy Briggs,will my position on the Linder Leaves Staff as Testator to Hazel Eudyg sub- ject to the approval of her class, Kenneth Bowers leaves his witty sayings to Don Strickland: Don, be careful how you use My - - My Bill Everhart wills his speaking ability and his singing talent to Max Lanning, Remember, Max, Bill got out of class every Wednesday to take voice lessons. Uust a hintj. Alice Smith wills her title as Most athletic to Betty Coppley, knowing that it will be well deserved. Gerald Gibson leaves his comfortable desk and books to Brice Kearns. Brice, be sure to use the desk and books: they might get lonesome for Gerald. Ruth Ann Floyd and Peggy Leonard will their ability to be good leaders to Alice Swink, Be sure to keep up the good work, Alice. Ray Wilson wills his popularity and corney jokes to Max Shoaf, Max, be sure you do not crack too many jokes during English class. Testator, Peggy Briggs 6