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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Lqffl Io rzighl: G. M. Wooten, .jean johnson, Pete jenkins, Barbara Mallard, Miss Cogdell, Robin Conrad. PETE'IENk1Ns. . ..... Pmvident BARBARA MALLARD. . . ..... . . . Trmsurer G. M. VVOOTEN. . . . . . I 1'fe-Prmklrnt ROBIN CONRAD .... , . .Sergeazil-111-,-irnzs -IEAN -IouNsoN. . . ..,. Secrefary LESSIE CoGDEi.I... . . ,....... Adviser Of all our years at Broughton, we consider our senior year the very best. Alter a close election, Pete Jenkins was elected Senior class Presidentg G. M. Wfooten, Vice-President: Barbara Mallard, Treasurer, ,lean johnson, Secretaryg and Robin Conrad, Seargeant-at-Arms. The Senior Council met every Tuesday before the regular class meeting on Thurs- day. Under the able guidance of Miss Lessie Cogdell, Senior Class adviser. the class undertook a number of projects. The Queen of Hearts, election, the Queen of Hearts' Ball. the sale ol' TH shirts, the Senior Class play. Sevmlefnth Summer. and the Senior Class picnic. lead the list of achievements for this year. It seemed like there was forever something we had to dish out', for. Wfe enjoyed it, though. and Barbara Mallard was kept busy collecting money for dues, commencement invitations, and calling cards as we scraped down deep into our pockets. Despite our trials and tribulations, we consider this year the best of all our years. lt has succeeded in making all our years at Broughton perfect. 16