Millbrook High School - Laurel Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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CLASS HISTORY Four years ago, on a hot autumn day, 53 very green freshmen stared timidly into the face of Miss Olive. We gained a lot of com- posure and knowledge of high school life un- der her guidance. One of the things we gained was a new and interesting personality, Mar- garet Newton. We lost many interesting per- sonalities also that year. Little white houses with picket fences seemed to appeal to three of our girls . . . Hazel Wilmouth, Sylvia Holmes, and Kate Pittard. Sadie McWhirter, Ann Stevens, Joyce Williams, Mary Frances Morton, Estelle Jones, Bob Johnson, and Bob- by Stevens moved to other localities and oth- er schools. Frances Williams left us to seek an occupation elsewhere. Two going-away parties were given all these members, one at Mine Creek Clubhouse and the other one at Carolyn Smith’s house. Memories of those dear classmates are still with us. A tacky par- ty was held at the end of the year for all of us at Bayleaf Clubhouse. We all donned our fads and fancies from grandma’s attic and had a hilarious evening. The events of the first year acquainted us with high school life and brought us to Mrs. Yelton and higher goals. We gained three students from the last year’s sophomore class: Richard Beddingfield, Tommy Drake, and G. T. Whaley. Bert Barrett joined us from Broughton and Roy Pugh came to us from the army, but soon left us again. Bert stayed with us one year and then left for Raleigh again. We also lost Helen Weatherspoon to the occupational world. Becky Surles, in the pursuit of knowledge, followed a light that led to Peace College. Peggy Misskelly joined the senior class. Dorothy Benton decided to get married and Harvey Crabtree decided to stay in the sophomore class. A wonderful Christmas party was held in the cafeteria for us. We brought the year to a whirlwind close by visiting Lake Mirl quite often. Being upperclassmen was a big responsi- bility, but we felt we were ready for it as we greeted Miss Stevens, our Junior advisor. We also greeted Sonya Mitchell, who brought smiles and merriment with her from Brough- ton. Roy Sharp was with us for a while, but soon moved away. We had two big events to plan for; the Junior-Senior and “Aunt Cathie’s Cat,” our Junior Play. The play was quite a success and so was the banquet. Our theme was “Moonlight and Roses.” We hated very much to lose Mac Bradley and Olin Johnson to other schools at this time. We wound up the year of gaiety by going to Beacon Lake on a wiener roast. Arrival at Mrs. Johnston’s door was a big realization that the end was about to begin. So, we decided to collect all our treasured memories and put them together on one pro- duction, the 1955 “Laurel.” Our first high- light was in September when we got our class rings which we were all proud of. Early in the year we lost Tommy Drake to the army. G. T. Whaley soon followed in his footsteps. We gained Daryl Knipe, Bill Makepeace, and Junior Allmon, who came to us from other schools and brought much with them to add to our senior activities. Choosing mascots and superlatives was the next big step toward graduation. “Gown of Glory” was chosen for our senior play, which meant a lot of hard work and fun for all. As we look forward to our Junior-Senior, class night, and graduation, we all realize we are nearing the end, but there is a space in our hearts for these memories and treasures that we’ll never forget. We’ll carry them with us always, no matter where the road of life leads us. SHIRLEY RAY, Historian

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A Vice President of Class 1, His- torian 1, President of Class 2; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Vice President 3, President 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Classical League 2, 3, Vice Pres- ident 2 ; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Cap- tain 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Martha Williams 4-H 1; Teenage Book Club 2; Junior Play Marshal 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; Dramatics 4; “Laurelette” Staff 4. Junior Allman Biscoe High School. ? o E T Poet 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Re- porter 3; School Essay Winner 2; “I Speak for Democracy” School Winner 2, 3, County Winner 2, 3, Second and Third Place ; Superlative 4. Lacye Bailey Harris CLASS POEM The chimes toll the ending of another song As we gather for the grand finale. With tears and smiles we’ve waited long, But echoes of old memories linger. The chimes recall a forgotten melody Of years gone by and many yet to come. Willows and roses sing merrily With sadness and joy twined together. The chimes will ring again for those who seek; For others — this will be the final toll. Perhaps, again we’ll n ever meet Except through dreams of long ago. Let it be said today the chimes did toll, That every soul did seek and God did find. For everyone there is in life a goal . . . Our endless search will never cease. Let little be thought of our yesterdays and sorrows, Hope only for our good and great tomorrows.

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CLASS PROPHECY OF 1955 The chimes of time ring out the news Another day is through . . Let ' s take a look into the future and catch a glimpse of the 1955 graduating class of Millbrook High School. First, we’ll drop in on Dr. Robert Hoadley in his classroom at N. C. State College where he now teaches a course in Civil Engineering. On our way out we’ll catch a quick glimpse of Sonya and Dickey Hall, our gay young socialites, on their way to the Raleigh Little Theatre and the grand open- ing of “The Loves of Casanova,” starring our own Bill Makepeace. Miss Bettie Rose Ferrell will be there also, seeing the outcome of her very first play under her own direction. Speaking of harmony, well, let’s take a quick peek at the two girls who got married during our senior year; Mrs. Myrtle Smith and Mrs. Carolyn Edwards. Myrtle is the wife of Raleigh’s new Chief of Police and Carolyn is the wife of an Army Officer. A plane roars overhead. Lacye Harris is aboard that plane . . . going abroad, gathering material for her new book. Quite a few of our boys loved travel and romance, so they joined our armed forces to see the world. Pete Ray, G. T. Whaley, Tim Watkins, and Joseph Bridges. Anybody want to join the WACs? Now let’s take a breather and ride out to John Haithcock ' s FRESH AIR FARM. John has become quite a successful farmer since he left Millbrook. Edward McCall has recently opened a little wood- craft shop that turns out nothing but McCall Originals. The Medical field has been blessed with quite a number of our students, all female. Charlotte Lassiter and Betty Griffin are our two girls in white. Right now the U. S. Navy claims them to keep all those homesick sailors contented. Sally Mangum , Shirley Ray, and Jeanette Aikens make a cute trio in their starched white uniforms as they go about their work as laboratory technicians. Sue Harward seems to always have a smile on her face. Her peace of mind comes from her diligent ef- forts of good will as a Physical Therapist. New York City engulfs a few of our girls inside its busy walls. Patsy Pate’s heels go clicking down Fifth Avenue daily, but not un-noticed. Patsy is now one of the nation’s top ten in the modeling world. Doris Carter and Carolyn Walters, two pretty young secretaries, are there also, but not for long, for pretty soon they will be returning to those guys back home. Three of our boys also decided to enter the Com- mercial field and they look quite well in white col- lars as business men. They are Richard Beddingfield, Leslie Johnson, and Roland Doepner. Barbara Linker is still at Millbrook as the pretty young Home Ec. teacher. She ' ll put all that knowledge to use soon . . . June maybe. If you’re at home tonight, don’t forget to turn your TV dial to CBS and Margaret Newton, world’s fun- niest comedienne; she’ll keep you rolling. It ' s no won- der she hit the top with Barbara Smith as her manager. Roger Watkins, former All-American Football Star, is now very happy in his work, coaching the Midget Football League. Emil Dyer has made a killing with his thinking cap and those gruesome detective stories he and the ' press are putting out daily. Daryl Knipe has married another horse lover and now lives on a spacious ranch. Daryl is personally breaking in all the horses and rearing more little horse lovers. Martha Williams now manages her own little dress shop and in her spare time writes poetry that has al- ready been recognized in the literary world. Carolyn Moore is now manager of the IBM de- partment in one of Raleigh’s leading firms. This concludes the prophecy of our 1955 graduating class. All in all I see a successful future for all my classmates who are fulfilling their own individual de- sires. FRANCES TURNER. Prophet