Nichols High School - Log Yearbook (Oxford, NC)

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Clifton Lee Adams, II Oxford, N. C. There is but one proof of ability — Action! (Jacksonville High School) Basketball Team 1; Bus- iness Manager of Football Squad 2 3; Secretary and Treasurer of Class. 3: Sports Club. 1, 2. 3: High School) Business Manager of Baskefball Team. 4. (John Nichols School) Junior Red Cross, 4. We have enjoyed having Clifton as a member of our class, even though he has been with us only since January. He has had far wider experience than anyone else in the class for he was in service for his country from July, 1945, until June, 1946, CBRD, Camp Parks, California. He received his training at Great Lakes, and has been to Midway Islands, Johnson Island, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, and Los Angeles. Clifton ' s ambition is to become a law. yer, and we wish him the greatest suc- cess in attaining his goal. Harold Alvin Ballard Burnsville, N. C. Begin nothing without considering what the end may be. Class Treasurer. 3; G. B. Summers Club, 2. 3. 4; Qlce Club. 3: Patriotic Club, 1, 2, 3. 4; Boys ' Victory Corps. 1. 2: Football Squad. 1, 2. 3. 4; Varsity Baseball Team. 1, 2. 3, 4; Declamation Contest, 2, 3: American- isrr Essay Contest, 3: North Carolina Citizens Associ- ation Contest, 4; Junior Life Saving. 2; Junior Red Cross. 1. 2. 3. 4; Club Editor for The Log, 4; Member Student Council, 4: Treasurer of student Council, 3; President of John Paul Jones Patriotic Club, 4. Harold has a pleasing personality, and has been outstanding in school ac- tivities, and in athletics. He enjoys fun but he can be serious at times and then he reveals his real ability. Harold plans to attend college and we know he will continue his good work and be successful. There is always room at the top for those like him. Best wishes to you! Page Twenty-nine

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President of Class of ' i7 Benjamin Tucker Rocky Mount, N. C. When good natured people leave us, we look for- ward with extra pleasure to their return. Class President, 3, 4: a. B. Summers Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; President of O. B. Summers Club, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3; Declamation Contest, 2, 3; Patriotic Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross, 1, 2, 3, 4: Editor-in- Chief of The Log. 3; Sports Edifor of The Log, 4; Boys ' Victory Corps, 1, 2; Americanism Essay Contest, 3, 4: Commencement Mar- shal, 2; Captain of Football Squad, 3; Varsity Football Squad, 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball Squad, 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council, 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer, 2. Ben, better known to all his friends as Tuck, has been an outstanding student in high school, not only in his class work, but also in the clubs, in ath- letics, and the various organizations. We shall hear of his future achievements for there is room at the top for those possessed with steadiness and loyalty. Tuck, our very best wishes go with you, and may your every effort be crowned wth success and happiness !

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George Leon Capps Saleraburg, N. C. you wish to reach the highest, begin at the lowest. Nettie N. Bemis Club, 1; G. B. Summers Club, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club, 3; Boys ' Victory Corps, 1, 2; Varsity FootbaU Sq ad, 1, 2, 3, 4; Honorable Mention in De- clamation Contest, 2; Declamation. 3; Nort ' ii Carolini Citizens Association Contest, 4; Junior Red Cross, 1. 2, 3, 4; Junior Life Saving, 2; Patriotic Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball, 2. At times Leon can be a real pest. He has a pleasant disposition and a smile for everyone. Leon has an excellent scholastic re- cord, and has also proved his ability to speak in public. His classmates are not sure what his future plans might be, but we do feel that one so willing and presevering sure- ly has a place awaiting him on the lad- der of success. Albert Gaston Case Charlotte, N. C. The strongest passion tvhich I have is honor. a. B. Summers Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club Treasu- rer, 3: Patriotic Club, 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys ' Victory Corps, I, 2; Varsity Pooball Squad, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball Team, 2, 3; Declamation Contest , 1: Americanism E ' s- say Contest, 3; North Carolina Citizens Association Contest, 3, 4: Junior Red Cross, 1, 2, 3, 4; Assistant Editor of The Log, 4. Casey can be a pest, nevertheless he is very popular. He is full of fun, but there are times when he can be ser- i;us. He is a good student, and very active in all athletic activities. His ambition is to become a chemical engineer, and with his qualities, there is a future ahead in this field. Casey, here ' s wishing the very best for you! Page Thirty