Newberry High School - Oracle Yearbook (Newberry, SC)

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Cfaaa .Maforg lt was but a few short years ago in September, 1942, that a group of starry-eyed youngsters entered the doors of a classroom for the first time embarking upon a journey that was to last for more than a decade. Little then did they know what experiences awaited them in those twelve years ahead, but there our quest of the Light of Knowledge had its beginning. Most of our present clan really came together in Junior High in '48 during the sixth and seventh grades. We thought then that we were really getting some- where, changing classes and taking real exams. Some even got struck by the golden-tipped arrow of dear Cupid. Oh, yes, we enjoyed those carefree days, but we found that they were soon consumed and the time to leave had come. The scholarship medals went to Letitia Haltiwanger and George Willis, who also won the boys' citizenship medal, while Claudette Kneece and Margaret Land Keitt tied for the girls' medal. Then one of the bigger moments of our lives arrived in September, 1950, when we saw lying before us the Grand Entrance to a charmed life, or to put it simply, the doors of Newberry High School. There, we the class of 1955, had our glorious beginning. We took one look at the sophisticated seniors and wondered whether we too would ever grow that big and become wheels', as they were. Then, after multitudes of embarrassing moments, such as sitting down in chapel too soon and never being able to find the right classroom, we found that a thing called politics existed and that we were allowed a small part in itg so we elected as our president George Willis and as our beauty one who was destined to continue in that capacity for our remaining years at N. H. S., one of our favorites, the sweet Margaret Land Keitt. The year soon gave way, though, and we found ourselves . . . Returning to N. H. S. as freshmen of that fine in- stitution. Now, we could laugh at the ones below us, since we knew our way around. We soon found, how- ever, that we too would get into a lot of new things that year. Again, using our recently discovered po- litical power, we elected Margaret Land our president and, of course, our beauty. The girls found themselves actually learning to sew, and the boys discovered their little unskilled hands making pieces of furniture Cat least that's what they called itj. We got our first glimpse of algebra, and the more intelligent ones found themselves taking Latin fa real foreign languagel. We got a little taste of social life too by attending one or two big formals at the Community Hall, and lots of us became frequent inhabitants of the canteen. September, 1952, we found ourselves again entering the doors of dear ole N. H. S. , this time as veterans of high school life or namely, Sophomores. This year probably brought fewer changes to us than any other. The girls started cooking instead of sewing and the Little Romans somehow managed to struggle through Latin. Margaret Land still held the reins of office and also edged her way into bigger politics by serving as treasurer of Student Council. The year ended with flying colors, for many of us got our first invitations to the Junior-Senior, and the gals looked forward to a new adventure - J.H.A. Camp. .I- Then came the year for us to be Jolly Juniorsu. Some really became big wheels and got into things then. Sidelle took over as class president and second vice- president of Student Council. Joyce Betchman and Margaret Land were chosen as class beauties. The Brains got into the Beta Club, and oh, what a time was had at the convention! We started early trying to raise money for our Junior-Senior by having a float in the Christmas parade, an experience a few of us won't soon forget, and then, of course, our own Stunt Night . Politics came up again at the end of the year, and Robert Teseniar was elected president of the Stu- dent Council and Letitia Haltiwanger, first vice-presi- dent. Harry and Jerry Summer then decided to leave us in favor of military life at The Citadel. Our gala Junior-Senior with its Springtime theme truly cli- maxed the year. Class of 1955 . . . the beginning of the end. We had finally attained that long awaited and dreamed of goal . . . we were Seniors , Katheryn Shealy became our very capable and hard-working president, who super- vised the raising of money for our Washington-New York trip and many other big things. We worked hard by having a booth at the fair fhow we did fry those hamburgersb, cake sales, a magazine cam- paign, a rummage sale, and several dances at the can- teen. The proud moment for the Seniors to receive their rings finally arrived in October, and we had a fine ceremony in chapel and a dance that night. Mavis and Molly were co-editors of our paper, and Sidelle edited the annual. Mavis was our selection for Miss Hi Miss, and Letitia for D.A.R. Good Citizen. A Senior year brings with it joyous and sad events. One of our happiest was Homecoming when We all saw Jean Spotts crowned Queen. Her attendants were Helen Ringer, Sidelle Crooks, Marion Clamp, and Elden Ful- ler. The Senior Superlatives were elected, then the class beauties, whose pictures were sent to Robert Wag- ner for judging, were selected. The invitations were ordered, the commencement speakers, chosen. During the year some physical changes in the old building itself began to take place - construction of the long-wished- for new building with its cafeteria, the installation of new fluorescent lights, also plans to enlarge the present library. We've missed having these things, but we know that the future classes will enjoy them. The Junior-Senior is given in our honor and the Senior Play rolls around. The end is in view. The invitations have gone out and the gifts come in . . . the last hour approaches . . . down the center aisle we march . . . shake hands with Mr. Kneece and receive the treasured diplomas. Yes, we are now graduates of Newberry High School, but, as the years roll on, we will not forget the dear days at old N.H.S. Our stay has been a grand and glorious one, full of excite- ment, joyousness, sadness, and happiness that will ne'er be forgotten, for all those cherished memories have be- come a part of us. We have found that the light of knowledge dawns slowly, but yet looking through the archway to the beyond we see a light shining forth still brighter beckoning us on to new horizons. M. J. G. Twenty-Nine

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