Millbrook High School - Laurel Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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CLASS HISTORY In the year of 1941, we, the class of 1945, entered the Millbrook High School. The memory of that first day still lingers with us. Appalled by the new sur- roundings, how frightened we poor freshmen were. Sixty-two in number, we furnished plenty of amuse- ment for the three upper classes for a time. We entered our career under the capable and understand- ing leadership of Mrs. Watkins and Mrs. Roberts. A new member, Mary Edna Pope, joined us and stayed her remaining days in high school. A sorrow came over our class this year when Cleo Slater met her death in an automobile accident, February 22. Goodness, just think, we have now changed from green freshman to wise sophomores. As the table turned, we found at the front of the room Mr. Wright and Mrs. Holding. However, Mr. Wright left us and Mrs. Nancy Beasley, whom we’ll never forget, willingly took his place. The memory of her will forever linger in our minds. The following new members were added to our class: Annie Grey Boyette, David Wadford, Donald Graham, and Juanita Wal- ters. A class party at David Humphrey’s will always remind us of our sophomore days. As the end of the year drew near, we felt very honored that the senior class of ’43 asked us to participate in the class day exercise by carrying a daisy chain. Imagine forty silly sophomores now being changed into jolly juniors. We all realize that this year meant hard work as well as fun. Mrs. Ada Lee Herrin, from Wake Forest, was our new advisor. With delight she soon became one of us, sharing our joys and sorrows. It was with pleasure that we had a new principal, Mr. W. M. Beasley, to open our junior class year. We were happy to have Ruth Whitley and Joyce Roberts to join our class. Little did they realize the work they were getting into. First of the year brought many contests, in which the girls were usually the winners. One of the outstanding activities of our Junior year was the play, “Shoot the Works. The title reminds us of the hard work we had to do. It is impossible for us to forget the day our rings arrived, because it gladdened our hearts. Another outstanding activity of the year was our Junior- Senior Banquet held in the gymnasium. After much preparation and work, we carried out successfully our theme in the form of a ship, “U. S. S. Victory.” As we approached the end of the year, we could hardly realize the many happy hours we had spent together. Our joys for the year ended with a weiner roast at Pullen Park given by the class. This was our last social function for the year. As the years flew by we found ourselves, happily seated, in the senior class. For eleven years we had patiently waited for this to come. Our teacher, Mrs. Walters, found herself very busy at the beginning of the year preparing more seats for the large number of of seniors. Who should join us this year but Eugene Allen, L. T. Averett, David Beck, Bill Rogers, William Harrington, and Eloise Warren. We hated to lose several of our classmates who joined the armed ser- vices. They were C. R. Barham, Lawrence Bordeaux, Harold Perry, George MacMillan, and Robert Hollo- way. The first semester of our senior year was con- secrated to hard work, consisting of a chapel program “The Belles of Fol-de-Roi.” Our grademothers enter- tained us with a Christmas party which we will never forget. During the second semester we produced a senior play, “Look Me In the Eye.” Much to our surprise we went over the top. The discussion for an annual was the chief topic for the remainder of the year preparing more seats for the large number the year. Being the first annual in the history of Millbrook High School, believe it or not, it meant bard work and plenty of it. The seniors looked forward to the banquet, May 11, given by the sopho- mores. It was carried out with much form and dignity and was enjoyed by everyone. Thus ends our eventful four years of high school of the most remarkable class that ever graduated from this high school. We have covered ourselves with glory, we have stuck to- gether, and we have shared in joys and in sorrows. And as we awaited our remaining time in school we were very busy with the closing exercises — parties, examinations, class day exercises, baccalaureate ser- mon, and last but not least, graduation.

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TOEMS As we come to the end of our journey It’s so hard to say goodbye; Four long happy years we’ve spent With our Alma Mater at Millbrook High. We earnestly hope in our hearts, To serve God, nation and friends That we may follow the pathway Which leads to a very happy end. Now we leave our old Alma Mater To enter our work for life, For that is what we’ve prepar’d for To keep mankind from ignorance and strife. So now we are here to bid farewell To school, teachers, and classmates, Leaving with you thanks for helping, Knowing now what will be our future fate. — Erma Barlow Four long years together we’ve endured Fretting each other, but quickly getting cured. We have spent time in our own little way, Laughing and singing at work and play. Our teacher’s belief is strong and mild, And she’s very sturdy on a chewing-gum child. But don’t worry she’s as fair as can be, Helping others with love from “Thee”. Yes, the Senior class of forty-five Bids the coming class a heartful surprise! We feel our work has hardly begun When now ’tis time to call it done. So friends and classmates we hid adieu, Hoping you’ll remember us, as we will you. Martha Cooke As we draw near the end of school In this time of turmoil and strife May we remember the things, Which have happened during our life. Some deeds have been accomplished Through our lives, fervent and clear God help us we pray, As we pass through the coming years. We have witnessed many sorrows As well as many woes But our class has worked together And has trived for highest goals Four years have passed with much gain But we have stuck together To reach our heights attain. Dear Millbrook Hi we hate to leave you But duty calls us on We really will not forget you, No matter where we roam. Your memory will linger As onward we march. And the love of our faculty will be Embedded in all of our hearts. Appreciation To — The Faculty We appreciate the time and efforts you have giv- en us. Your character training has proved what a class can accomplish for our outstanding school. Mrs. M. M. Walters We, the Class of 1945, wish to show our appre- ciation to our Sponsor and Advisor for giving her efforts to make this, our first Annual, a success. She is a never-tiring person, always helping oth- ers. We can never thank her too much. Juanita Walters

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SOPHOMORE CLASS Mrs. Mary S. Johnston Harold Whaley James Smith, James Edmiston, Buck Bailey, Preston Barham, Lois Emory, Vice-President; Lucille John- son Anna Laura Lane, Ann Jones, June White, Becky Stevens, Tiny Shuffler, Josephine Royal, Jean Ferguson, Joyce Veasey, Secretary; Barbara Moore, Everette Jackson, Iris Lowery, Christine Watson, Pearl Daniels, Jean Young, Patricia Honeycutt, Treasurer; James Bailey, Louis Kelly, Lenwood Crabtree, Thomas Holland, President. MILLBROOK HIGH SCH OOL IS THE BEST SCHOOL IN NORTH CAROLINA and the N. C. PAPER CO. IS THE BEST PAPER COMPANY Raleigh, N. C.