Needham Broughton High School - Latipac Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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.- Y, '51'i'1MlF w Always room for one more Cut this way Large serving, please! Work on the LATIPAC was going forward. and soon most of it was ready to go to press. Soon after this, we were having all types of tests, and college entrance and R.O.T.C. exams. This senior year really seemed full. New York in March was the main topic of discussion in the journalism classes in February, Excitedly we planned ahead for the days and nights in New York. We could hardly wait for March 7. February 14th was St. Valentines' day. With the coming of Valentines day, came the Queen of Hearts court and ball. Chapel that Friday was a beautiful program with the soft lights, pastel dresses, and flowers, and the singing of The Sweetheart of Broughton High. The Saturday following, the Queen of Hearts Ball was held in the Gym. The decorations were beautiful, and the entertainment and dance were a grand ending to a perfect week of Valentine and Queen of Hearts' celebrations. Not long after the Queen of Hearts affair, tryouts for the annual spring operetta, 'fOld Fashion Charm, began. Will you ever forget Ann Rothgeb as Millie, or Nancy Murray as Lois. Februarv's days rushed to a close with the last home game of the year and UBuck's scoring more than 40 points in one game. That chartered bus trip to Durham was fun too, and then we found our school year was cut to only three more months. March with its usual blustrv winds and cold waves was another month of conventions, meetings, and trips. The first few days of which were filled with plans for New York. We could hardly wait for that March 7th night, and when we heard that All aboard, we knew we were off, Our voices were all raised in southern songs and school songs as the special car rolled along. The train trip seemed very short, and sooner than we realized our train pulled into Penn Station. We traveled by taxi to the Taft Hotel where we were to stay, and already we had become conscious of the typical northern accent and rushing crowds. That slow lazy way of jay-walking so prevalent in the south had no place in the speed-way streets of New York, and there was little evidence of southern courtesy. Everybody seemed to have his business and destination, and had no interest in helping visitors. uTips seemed the main interest everywhere, instead of courtesy. We found that tips insured promptness and were even expected from students. Radio City Music Hall, the theaters, Columbia University and the press convention, luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria, our first subway ride, shopping on 5th Avenue, the Ice Follies, Rockerfellow Center, hotel rooms filled with laughter and fun, the good sports our chaperones were, and many more memories will always make us remember our New York trip. The trip home was loads of fun, but everyone was sleepy and tired. It had been fun, but it was good to be home with the old crowds and school activities. The N.H.S. had already held their convention in Concord and everyone who went thoroughly enjoyed it. Groups went to Chapel Hill, Greensboro, and Meredith for various meetings and contests, and spring was already in the air. Easter holidays weren't too far off and plans for those new outfits were in everyone's mind. Some of the New York crowd bought some darling spring straws in various pastel colors and everyone who did not take the trip were quite envious. More saddle shoes and spring blouses were being seen and the boys were sporting new brightly colored shirts and pants, Soon the holidays rolled around and everyone had big plans for trips. Some visited relatives, some went to the services over the state, and some Uhitw the beach for the first time in the 1950 season. All too soon the holi- days passed and we were back in school with loads of things to talk about. How about that Hi-Y minstrel? Wasnlt it the cutest thing? The end men really were good and the entire produc- tion was one of the best the boys had ever given. Everyone enjoyed the skits and songs and the club could well afford to be proud of this Work. It came at last--the ,Iunior-Senior Prom. For weeks the gals had been planning for that dress and some had been worrying about their dates. The dance was only open for girls and tuxs for the boys were optional. The theme was beautiful and the gym was dreamy setting for one of the most important affairs of the year. The dance was very crowded but everyone had a wonderful time. There were all kinds of parties, breakfasts, and slumber parties, and it was a memorable week-end. The warming days of April passed into May. May as the last month of school filled our every moment. It was more than the last month, it was the end of our high school days. With mixed emotions we began the last four weeks. All sorts of parties, picnics, and excitements filled the days and at last we finished our final exams and then came Senior Week. Annuals were given out, caps and gowns came, special senior issue of the Hi- Timex was published, and many of us lazed away the days taking sun baths and making plans for beach parties after graduation. Class night was really sad: because, for the first time. we realized it was nearly over. With tears of happiness and sadness, we made the final plans for graduation. Graduation night will be remembered forever in our hearts. Old friends, many parting for vacations and later different colleges, thought over the wonderful years at Broughton and everyone re- membered the good times they had had and people they had known while in high school. The Broughton Story came to a close on june the lst. The last chapter was written the night of graduation and the last leaf was turned. It was the end, but this story is ours forever. BETTY EATMAN.

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Say '4Cheese After the game What if it explodes . . . P and the new country club, and a grand finale it was at that. Football was all important during this month, but with the announcement of the merger of the two Raleigh High School basketball teams, we knew that the basketball season was not far away. It seemed that the weaker sex was in the lime-light too. The big news from the faculty came with announcement of the birth of a baby girl to our principalga future Broughtonite, we hope. That wasnit all that the girls were talk- ing about, the new lounge was a topic of conversation too. The comfortable lounge chairs seemed to be an ideal place to get that last minute assignment, as well as taking down those curls. All too soon those quickly shortening days of October passed into November. Victory at last! That,s what every- one was saying when we won our first game of the season by defeating Rocky Mount. This first victory seemed to blot out the lesser games of the year, and all of us felt that it was a hard played season. jeff Newton won particular honors when he was named the most valuable player of the year in a recognition service at the Ambassador Theater. Basketball and swimming practices started with the close ofthe gridiron season, and everyone had high hopes for our coming games and meets. The Intramural program in sports was in full swing and was actively supported throughout the school. Can you remember November, without thinking of our Brst holidays of the year. Everyone looked forward to the four days of complete relaxation and recreation, as well as those 'fscrumptiousu dinners and trips to the homes of their relatives. There were a few days of worry and anxiety after the senior play tryouts and even a few days of worry before the final results were announced. We had decided to give Seventeenth Summerug and soon after tryouts, decisions were an- nounced, practice was begun in earnest for December 8th and gthg the day it was to be presented wasn't too far off. Will you ever forget those darling little girls and boys who tried out for our mascots? Everyone of them stole our hearts, but Danny Hartzog's smile completely won our hearts and votes. It really began to seem like school when the traffic court was organized. It didn't take long for some of those people who had used the wrong steps, run in the halls, or nbroken in line at lunch to realize the court meant business. Not only the traffic court was organized, but all the third period clubs began their activities. Soon girls were going to knitting club and knitting socks in English class, or the boys were heard feverishly discussing Carolina's Choo-Choo justice's running play which they had just seen in one of their club movies. With December and Christmas just around the corner, the junior Class announced the plans to publish a school telephone directory. It really did save time in making our Christmas card mailing list. Book Week was celebrated during November and we all enjoyed reading the new books the library received at that time. Some of those new novels or travel books weren't bad company on those rainy Saturday afternoons when the crowd couldnit meet at the local theater. Wasn't it fun working on the Kiwanis minstrel? Whether we were in it or just saw it, it was a grand minstrel with laughs for everyone. But talking about programs- didn't we all enjoy the chapel program when the blind school was present? Those girls and boys really made us realize what a person can make out of his life under such handicaps. We could mention the fact that reports cards were issued again, but good or bad there seemed to be forgotten re- ports in the plans for December. December brought about that furious rush of shopping, holiday amusements, and impatient waiting for those two weeks of vacation. The school wasn't too wrapped up in its own affairs to remember the needy of Raleigh, and the Hi-Y sponsored a program. . A new year with new resolutionsYthat's how we returned to school qn january third. Everybody was not talking of exams, but reviewing and cramming during every spare minute. Exam week was exhausting with two hour long examinations, but finally they passed and we were ready for the last semester. i With the realization that our school year was half over, we seniors elected our superlatives. Soon after the Little Theater gave its annual production with a play entitled '4Mother is a Freshmanf' The three act comedy was well received. After a winning streak of 27 games our basketball team met with defeat by the strong Wilson team. Already the Monogram Club had held its yearly dance, with this year,s proceeds going to the March of Dimes, and then the social standards committee made its report announcing the plans for tuxedos to be worn to the junior-Senior Prom. They also announced the banning of flowers from all dances except the -Iunior-Senior Prom. How about john Payne, girls? Is he as handsome as they say? Raleighites of all ages turned out to see Mr. Payne at his personal appearance show at the Ambassador, and some of the Broughton girls even had an interview and pic- tures taken with him. 13

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