Mocksville High School - Mocksvillian Yearbook (Mocksville, NC)

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Class History In late August '52 almost one hundred twenty-five pupils started their first year in Mocksville High School. We had several new students, most of whom were from Smith Grove. After we as freshmen settled down, we elected Gaither Sanford as president to lead us through the troubles and trials which would come our way. On the Student Council representing us as fresh- men were Harriet Tutterow, Molly Waters, and Henry Shutt. These students helped with the writing of the constitution. About the only other important thing we did that year was to elect our Halloween king and queen. This honor was placed upon Johnny Etchison and Betty Jo Foster. We used a Hawaiian theme for our float, and even though our float didn't win, Betty jo was crowned Queen! That spring we chose Billy Sell and Betty jo Foster to attend the Junior and Senior Banquet. The next fall a few less students answered the sophomore roll call, but we still had the largest class in school. For various reasons we didn't elect a class presi- dent, but somehow we got through. We nominated Bailey Walker and Katherine Plott as our candidates for the Halloween Carnival. That year we used Sitting on Top of the World as our theme for the float. It didn't win first prize-onlv second! Yvonne Hutchins won first prize for the best individual costume. Giving expert advice to the Student Council were Molly Waters and Gaither Sanford from our sophomore class. Then Banquet time came. We chose Patty Taylor and Henry Shutt to have the honor of attending this event which was held at the Woman's Club in Thomasville. After a few more weeks of school, we ad- journed for the summer. Another summer passed very quickly, and in the fall of '54 an inspired group of juniors settled down to work. First was the R. E. A. picnic, an annual affair at which the juniors are priviliged to sell refreshments. We elected Gaither Sanford as chairman of this impor- tant projectg later he became class president. All of us did a good bit of back-breaking labor that beautiful day in the concession stand, but it was worth it. We cleared over three hundred and twenty-five dollars. As Halloween approached, the class elected Patty Taylor and Billy Sell as our Halloween king and queen. Our theme for the float was United Nations . The float didn't win, but Billy was crowned King of the Carnival! Jimmy Kelly and Kenneth Howell helped give aid to the Student Council that year. Billy Sell was awarded the most valuable football player of '54 from Mocksville High. Soon after Christmas we started work on our ban- quet. We took a trip to New York to be present at the Stork Club, C in reality the Vance Hotel, Statesvilleb. Gaither Sanford, class president, served as Master of Ceremonies. Many talented members of out class participated in a musical program making this a memorable occasion. Later that spring our first major atempt in acting was presented in the High School Auditorium. Peck'.t Bad Boy, a three act comedy by Charles George was well received, and we were sure our efforts had not been in vain. One of the most exciting and thrilling time of the year was in May when we ordered our class rings. We chose black stones with the wildcat seal on one side and the state seal on the other. Instead of waiting until the senior year to select the 1955-56 Student Council president, we decided to elect him the last of the junior year. The by-laws were changed and the election took place. Billy Sell was elected president of the Student Council, with Henry Shutt as Vice-President. The faculty chose Lynda Crawford and Betty Edwards to attend Girls' State, which was held at Woman's College, and Gaither Sanford to attend Boys' State at Raleigh. May brought a close to one of our most enjoyable school years. Then we were Seniors! How did we feel as we entered the doors of high school for the last year? There ,was a little sadness as we remembered all the things we would do no more, but the joy of graduating will more than make up for what we miss. We elected Henry Shutt to be our efficient class president. To help Student Council President Billy Sell, we nominated Bob Kiger and Kenneth Howell. For our Halloween float we chose Peter Pumpkin Eater as our theme with the king and queen candi- dates, J. T. Smith and Carol Miller, riding in the pumpkin. The float won second prize. As we the seniors of '56 look back over the four long years of high school, a lot of if's crowd our mind. As we look into the future we see a bright or gloomy tomorrow, but whatever the tide may bring, we shall make the best of it. Gail Walker, Historian

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MOST POPULAR: Henry Shutt Carol Miller FRIENDLIEST: . WITTIEST: Gaither Sanford Floyd Green Julia Allen . Molly Waters Superlahves MOST ATHl.ETlCi Kenneth Howell Patty Taylor MOST DEPENDABLE: Johnny Etchison Lynda Crawford . ,yr M rv . I K I MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Gaither Sanford Betty Lou Edwards