McClenaghan High School - Florentine Yearbook (Florence, SC)

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 Tommy' . . . radio bug . . . likeable . . . winning smile. I William Thomas Ashby Bill . . . dependable . . . very talkative . . . Habla Vd. espanol? Oscar Wade Avant . . . Oh, his jitney . . . tagious laugh . . . “the lif the party. Jack Roland Atkins Man with the horn” . . another Al Capp . . . enter- taining. William k. Bagnal. jfT Billy . . . crooner . . . ami- able . . . trombone troubadour. I'n Vra dw°lyn Badder Soft fpokenY . . willing worker . . [ silken dresses. Thomas Calton Hailey T. C. . . . polite . . . always beaming . . . obliging. Hugh Dorssie Barfield Good boy . . . tans easily . . . diligent worker. Valerie Anita Barbot Boots and saddle . . . capable . . . energetic. Robert Timothy Barham Bob . . . Mr. I resident . . . outstanding and understanding . . . all-round ability.

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HISTORY OF THE CLHSS OF 1949 the Forty-Niners selected gold for the color of their yearbook, and were proud to be the first class in the history of our school to have a gold annual. This year the Florence Yellow Jackets saw service under a new mentor. Coach Rhoten Shelley. Endowed with a fighting spirit, the Yellow Jackets constantly put forth their best efforts. Co-captains Bobby Gene McLellan and Guy Nichols were singularly honored by their se- lection as members of the All Slate Team. Not superstitious by nature, we aren’t inclined to believe in jinxes, but this year as in previous years, our football team was unable to cope with the Sumter ag- gregation. Lady Luck frowned on us as a well-coached, deserving Sumter eleven defeated us by a score of six to zero. However, to symbolize the bond of good will which shall always exist between Florence and Sumter, the respective stu- dent body presidents exchanged the Friendship Cup at half-time. For either team victory or defeat will only enhance the brotherly love which exists between us. With the selection of our invitations, the Senior Class completed its official business for the first semester. After Christmas came the historic day when our annual went to press. No soon- er had it gone than we were excitedly counting the days for its return. In prep- aration for the great day. Seniors could be noticed buying ball point pens and practicing their autographs. Highlighting the spring was the pro- duction of our annual class play, under the direction of Miss Edna Pettigrew. It was well worth all of our hard work be- cause it received high praise. No less spectacular was the colorful Junior- Senior. May furnished the occasion for the royal festivities of the coronation of Miss Vi Barringer as Queen of the May. As Maid of Honor Miss Joan Simpson in- creased the splendor of the moment. Surrounding the queen were twelve beautiful attendants. The Forty-Niners were especially pleased by their selections of Joni Thompson. Sue Nell Lester, Louisa Lovelace, and Betty Godfrey as senior representatives. Throughout our high school years, members of our class have distinguished themselves in various activities, and have brought many honors to our Alma Mater. The Yellow jacket, the band, and Future Farmers of America continued to win new laurels. The sk'll and clean sports- manship of our classmates in all sports will long be remembered. Organized within the last two years were the De- baters’ Club, the Science Club, and the Key Club. In all fields of activity our classmates have left records to which we point with pride. Another year, our last year in high school, was nearing completion. Final examinations saw the more industrious students prepare for graduation. Know- ing that we are on the last chapter of an historic book, the Class of ’49 wishes to take this opportunity to express their deepest gratitude to those persons who have made it possible for us to secure an education, we shall never forget the inspiration and guidance of our teachers. To Miss Mary Manning Hanner. our beloved Senior Class Sponsor and our loyal friend, the Class of ’49 will always be indebted. Time eternal cannot erase her from our memories. We, the Class of ’49. may liken our journey through the years to an hour glass. The sands of time are rapidly diminishing, w ith the completion of this phase of our life marking the birth of a new one. As time marches on, the nostalgic memories of our first twelve school years will be cherished forever. With heaviness in our hearts, yet filled with anticipation of a bright future, the Class of 1949 bids farewell to McClenag- han High School, resolved that we may ever be worthy sons and daughters of our beloved ALMA MATER. James McLeod. Jr.. Historian 17

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Vi If. Barringer totality . . . endless wardrobe . . . late again? William R. Barrineau, Jr. “ft ” . . . live-wire . . . agree- able . . . fine fellow. Samuel Jeffords Bateman “Jeff . . . true friend . . . country gentleman . . . F. F. tunes . . . basketball flash. A.'s his club. Hallie Mae Burrows Marilyn Genevieve Camlin Gift of gab . . . girl about town . . . atomic blonde. Valliable . . . efficient . . . none sweeter. Dock Newell Coleman “Sonny” . . . can be counted on .. . knows his dates (his- tory, that is) . . . care-free. David R. Colvin Reddy Kilowatt type . . . de- pendable super jalopy.