Nahunta High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Pikeville, NC)

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Well, I guess it ' s the gypsy in me - I don ' t know any other reason why they chose me to foretell the class prophecy. I will now gaze into this crystal ball to see what the future holds for this grand class of 1956. TURN ONWARD, TURN ONWARD, OH TIME IN YOUR FLIGHT, LET ME SEE THE GRADUATES OF 56, TEN YEARS FROM TONIGHT. My, aren ' t those twins cute, little red headed girl and black headed boy. Their mother is Ruth Baker or rather Ruth Sykes now; she and Junior have finally tied the knot. Oh! Look at this great invention. It is called the Ruthie Tobacco Harvester de- signed by none other than Buster Bunn. In a studio, a great radio announcer. Bill Dixon, tells all the listeners about the latest tunes. He is now dedicating a song, Darling, Let ' s Turn Back the Years, to an old friend of high school days. Who is that I see on that tractor? Sure enough it is Rose Ferrell, who was always good at farming. She is helping Celion plant the crop. Left, Right, Left, Right. Douglas made it in the army after all. He is now Sgt. Douglas Gurley. I seem to hear faint music. It is Hazel Gurley using her wonderful talent. She is giving Liberace a tight race. Do you watch your T. V. very often? If so, I ' m sure you ' ve seen The Wreb Haw- ley Comedy Hour. Zoom! There went a jet. It was Bill Henderson, piloting the plane that he de- signed himself. He is still a bachelor, giving the girls a thrill. Othal, don ' t treat that mule so mean. Yes, Othal is a very successful farmer. But, who is that blonde out there helping him? Go easy on those boys, Lemuel, they are playing a good game. Yes, Lemuel is a tough coach and a good one. His boys really like him. Jimmy is putting that chemistry to work filling prescriptions. He finished his study of pharmacy at Carolina and is a real serious pharmacist. Sniff, sniff. What is that I smell? Smells like fried chicken. Yes, that ' s what it is. Eloise is fixing supper for J. B. while he rocks Junior. Look at that lovely-looking lady; her hair surely looks nice. Why that ' s Reba Wig- gins, the owner of the City Beauty Shop. I see Jeri dressed in a pretty, crisp, white uniform. Yes, Jeri finished her training at Rex Hospital and is now superintendent of nurses. Tempie is an Air Force wife. She, Adell and all the kids are living in Florida. Some of you classmates drop by to see them on your honeymoon. Dorothy has become secretary to the Treasurer of the Ford Motor Company in De- troit, Michigan. You should see Dot sporting that Thunderbirdl Thomas is now General Thomas Pridgen, Commanding Officer of the 82nd Infantry Division. He makes a very, good looking General. WOW GIRLS! I see Thurston has served his time in the service and is now home working on the farm. He is still single, but is giving the girls a whirl. As I go along, I see that Taylor Bridge constructed by the Taylor Construction Company. Billy now owns a big company in New York. Crayton is a navy man now. He is in California. He must be going to make a career of the navy. Where is that lovely music coming from? Of course, it ' s Donna singing the baby to sleep. She has had a hard day teaching the third grade. Rand is home from work and is comfortable in his easy chair puffing on a cigar. Donna Morris

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On September 18, 1944, a group of forty first-graders, the future class of 56 en- tered for the first time into the halls of learning at Nahunta High School, The first three years were devoted mainly to developing our young minds in the three R ' s and learning to live together with our fellow students. Upon entering the fourth grade, we began to master much harder subjects such as history and geography. The highlight of our sixth grade year came when we made our tour of the State Capitol. The seventh grade brought us a new thrill, for along with having Miss Rhoda Bone as our homeroom teacher, Mr. Rudolph Wiggs instructed us in the course of literature. Next on the chart of events came our eighth grade graduation which marked the com- pletion of our grammar school days. We entered the ninth grade with a great deal of enthusiasm, determined to begin our high school days right. Needless to say, we really lived up to our name of Green Freshmen during those first weeks of school. However, we soon learned our way a- round and completed our ninth year without any serious mishaps. Dorothy Pate joined us that year. We came back the next fall as sophomores, full of bright ideas and plans. Tempie Lee Kearney returned to graduate with us after leaving us in the second grade. Our teacher, Mrs. Norma Lee Yelverton, guided us expertly through that year and twenty- two were promoted on to the eleventh grade. We were happy to learn that Mrs. Yel- verton was to be our Junior Sponsor. Bill Henderson from Miami, Florida, joined us at the beginning of our junior year and has added much to our class in the way of music, comedy, and laughs. We had many exciting experiences as juniors, among them our play, Damsels in Distress, presented December 13, 1954 and entertaining the seniors at the Hotel Goldsboro the following spring. The theme Song of the Islands was car- ried out in true Hawaiian tradition and the banquet seemed to have been a success. We had our part in the graduation of the 55 Seniors and Hazel Gurley, Jimmy Morris, Eloise Parrish, Jeri Wells, Wreb Hawley, and Bill Dixon were selected as Marshals. We returned for our final year at school on September 1, 1955. We started the turn of events by electing Donna Morris as President; Douglas Gurley, Vice President; Jimmy Morris, .Secretary; and Eloise Parrish, Treasurer. We were fortunate to have Mrs. Mildred Ginn as our Senior Sponsor. Our class has truly shared all the joys and problems of a typical senior year. Our first important event was the presentation of the Senior Play, Tempest and Sunshine. And than a few days later how delighted we were to receive our class rings! The awaited day of our Washington trip came on No- vember 27, 1955. Words can ' t describe how much we enjoyed the trip and our delight in having Mr. Don Shackleford, Mrs. Bagley Morris, and Mrs. Joe Morris as our chap- erones. That was one experience that I ' m sure will never be forgotten. Our annual, although new to us, was finally published and we shall always remember the events re- corded in its pages. We are now looking forward to Commencement with all the little joys of receiving our calling cards, invitations, caps and gowns, etc. And last of all - our diplomas! At this time we wish to express our deepest gratitude to the faculty, students, and last but not least, our parents. Although we ' ll soon be leaving Nahunta High, we shall never forget our friends here, of our joys, sorrows, triumphs, and successes - all these fond memories shall be cherished in our hearts always. Hazel Gurley

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76e ' TiScCl cutd 7e4 UHe tt We, the Senior Class of Nahunta High School, being of sound mind and full of sad memories, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our Last Will and Testa- ment. I, being the testator and witness of this will, do hereby declare it legal and advise you not to revoke this will, but be thankful for what you receive. First, we leave to a II the upcoming classes our ability to drive the teachers mad. Second, to Mrs. Ginn, we leave our chewing gum, cute remarks, and uncooperative- ness. Third, w T e leave to the upcoming Senior Class our silly ways and ability to be liked by all the teachers. Fourth, Lemuel, Jimmy, and Buster bequeath their ability to be leaders to Peter Ay- cock and Kay Pittman. Fifth, the foursome, Dot, Hazel, Jeri, Eloise, leave their bossy ways to Annette Sasser and Annette Winders so the Seniors will have a boss next year. Sixth, we individually bequeath our personal belongings. Rose Rerrell leaves her typewriter with the letters on the keys to Mattie J. Lee, hoping it will help her increase her speed. Thurston Rollins wills his school bus to Charles Aycock, so the bus will have a home for the next four or five years. To Grace Gurley, Dorothy Pate wills her loquacious personality’. Thomas Pridgen leaves his Lucky Strikes to the smoking group. Bill Henderson leaves his ability to get along in any situation and to get along with the girls to Jimmy Bunn. Donna Morris leaves her ability’ to go steady to Ann Strickland. To the underpriviledged, Hazel Gurley leaves her cute ways and musical talents. Lemuel Overman mils his interest in school work to Marion Talton, Othai Minchew bequeaths his seventh grade girl friend, Penny, to William Barnes, so William won ' t ever be broke. Bill Dixon leaves his love for people to Julius Boswell, so Julius can learn to get along with others. Eloise Parrish wills her ability to be engaged to Judy Stuckey, hoping Judy will find the right one. Douglas Gurley leaves his bass voice to Howard Edgerton. Reba Wiggins leaves her pretty blonde hair to Betty’ Wells. Wreb Hawley wills his cigar to any senior next year, who might go to Washington, Jimmy Morris leaves his intelligence and good grades to anyone who plans to go to college after graduation. Tempie Kearney wills her brown eyes to Lois Carter, so Lois will have an extra pair in case hers wear out. To Mary’ C. Forbes, Buster Bunn wills his activeness in the 4-H Club work, hoping she will win some trips. Jeri Wells bequeaths her ability to date a variety of boys to Helen J. Holland, in case she decides she doesn ' t want to go steady. Crayton Lee wills his ability to do Algebra to Elbert Richardson, hoping he will pass the course.