North Carolina School for the Deaf - Clock Tower Yearbook (Morganton, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 24 of the 1940 volume:

Deaf aroltntai Senior Number May 1940 (habe Stee (LHe, Laas (70 Senor Class Edition 1940 North Carolina School for the Deaf Morganton, N. C. DEDICATION To Superintendent Carl E. Rankin, who, dur- ing his four vears as head of the North Carolina School for the Deaf, has built a fine new plant upon the good foundation of the old, and to a man who has ever been friendly, fair and true, we, the Senior Class of 1940, gratefully dedi- cate this Sentor Number of the Deaf Carolinian. CARL E. RANKIN ONIGTING NIVIN MRSS PATTIibe Le Darn, Academic Princtpal Opi—r W. UNDERHILL, Vocational Principal West Hatt—New School Building Character of 4 Stappy Life How happy is he born and taught That serveth not another’s will; Whose armor is his honest thought And simple truth his utmost skill! Whose passions not his masters are, Whose soul is still prepared for death, Not tied unto the world with care Of public fame or private breath; Who envies none that chance d oth raise Or vice; who never understood How deepest wounds are given by praise Nor rules of state, but rules of good; Who hath his life from rumors freed, Whose conscience is his strongest retreat, Whose state can neither flatterers feed, Nor ruin make accusers great; Who God deth late and early pray More of his grace than gifts to lend, And entertains the harmless day With a well-chosen book or friend; — This man is freed from servile bands Of hope to rise or fear to fall; Lord of himself, though not of lands; And having nothing, yet hath all. —Sir H. Wotton JoHN W. ALEXANDER, Sentor Class Advisor — CLASS OFFICERS VERNON QUARLES, President GERALD WINSTEAD, Vice-President KREMER Puitiips, Secretary-Treasurer Crass Motto “Well arranged time shows a well arranged mind” CxLass COoLors CLaAss TREE Gold and Blue Linden CLass FLOWER Jonquil ZEBULON VANCE AUSTIN eels “Dare to live and do your best; nor whine, nor worry how great the test.” Entered N. C. S. D. in 1928 from Hickory Woodworking and Cabinet Making secretary of Sterling Society, 1939-40 Goodwin Literary Society Football, 1938-39 Captain of Basketball team, 1940 P.aseball, 1938-40 Block Letter Club ANDREW. PRITCHARD COLLINS “Andy” “The only way to have a friend is to be one”’ Entered N.C. S. D. in 1928 from Alexander Wosd Working and Cabinet Making Football, 1938-39 Basketball, 1938-40 Baseball, 1938-40 Block Letter Club Mitprep ALENE DANIELS “Blondie” “We finish to begin” Entered N.C. S. D. in 1928 from Beaufort Historian Domestic Science, Sewing, and Typing Secretary of Fepha Club, 1939-40 Vice-President of Goodwin Literary Society 1939 Pasketball, 1939-40 Roy Lem Norton Sum “Keep trying’ Entered N. C. S. D. in 1938 from Cullowhee Woodworking and Cabinet Making Vice-President of Christian Endeavor Society, 1940 Goodwin Literary Society D) Sterling Society Football, 1939 P-aseball, 1940 Block Letter Club KREMER WRIGHT PHILLIPS “Runt” “An all-round good sport” Entered N. C. S. D. in 1928 from Asheville Printing Secretary and Treasurer of the Senicr Class President of the Sterling Society, 1939 Football, 1937-39 Basketball, 1938-40 Baseball, 1939 Goodwin Literary Society Block Letter Club VERNON SILLS QUARLES “Poss” “Tt can be done” Entered N. C. S. D. in 1934 from Swannanoa Valedictorian Printing President of Senior Class President of Sterling Society, 1939-40 President of Goodwin Literary Society, 1939-40 Basketball, 1938-39 Captain of football team, 1939 Baseball, 1938-40 Block Letter Club Sy EruLAH Mar STORIE ea ea “Still water runs deep” Entered N. C. S. D. in 1928 from Blowing Rock Domestic Science, Sewing, and Typing Treasurer of Christian Endeavor Socity, 1939 Fepha Club, 1939-40 Joun ADAMS WHISENANT “Johnny” “Don’t know what I'll be, guess I'll wait and see” Entered N. C. S. D. in 1927 from Morganton Tailoring Vice-President of Sterling Society, 1939 Goodwin Literary Society GERALD LEE WINSTEAD jerry” ‘WE xcelsior ? Entered N. C. S. D. in 1928 from Wilson Prophet Printing President of Christian Endeavor Society, 1939 Vice-President of the Sterling Society, 1940 Treasurer of the Sterling Society, 1939 Vice-President of the Senior Class Goodwin Literary Society TIVE] NIMaoOoy Class History By Mitprep DANIELS The present graduating class was organized in the fall of 1938. Of its nine pupils only the following five have been together since the pre- paratory class: Beulah Storie, Mildred Daniels, IXremer Phillips, Zeb Austin and Andrew Collins. Vernon Quarles, President of the Senior Class, came to the N. C. School from Swannanoa, where he attended public school for five years. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on November 14, 1921. He suffered partial loss of hearing when he was stricken with pneumonia at the age of seven. Vernon has studied printing for five years, and is well on the way to becoming an expert linotype operator. He hcpes to eventually secure a position on the Asheville Citizen. His favorite sports are football and baseball. Gerald Winstead, Vice-President of the Class, hails from Wilson, N. C. He was born on May 4, 1921. His deafness is congenial. Gerald enter- ed this school in 1928. He and John Whisenant entered the same class and have been classmates ever since. With six years’ experience in our printing shop, Gerald hopes to land a good job after gra duation. History and arithmetic are his favorite subjects. Swimming is his best-loved sport. Kremer Phillips, the Class Secretary, is from Asheville, N. C. He was born in Gadsden, Ala., on March 11, 1921. He is congenitally deaf. Kremer entered the N. C. School in the fall of 1928. He has worked in the printing office for four years, and hopes to get placed in a printing establishment in Asheville this summer. Current Events and history are his favorite studies. Kremer has been an outstanding athlete in foot- ball and basketball. Zebulon Austin comes from Morganton, N. C. He was born in Marshville, N.C. on July 14 1921. The cause of his deafness is unknown. Zeb has worked in the woodworking and cabinet making shop for several years, and is an expert carpenter. He hopes to secure work in or near Morganton. His favorite studies are arithmetic and algebra. Basketball and baseball are his best-liked sports. Andrew Collins was born in Asheville, N. C., on June 3, 1919. He came to school from Alex- ander, N. C., in 1928. Andrew left school early last spring to help his mother, but returned this past fall, and has been able to catch up in his work and graduate with the class. He has work- ed in our carpenter shop for three years, and expects to work on his mother’s farm after gradu- ation. He likes basketball best of all sports. Beulah Storie came from Blowing Rock, N. C., where she was born on July 2, 1921. The cause of her deafness is unknown. She entered our school in 1928. While at schcol, Beulah has learned to sew, cook and type. She aspires to some form of office work. She is very fond of playing softball. Her favorite studies are history and literature. John Whisenant, of Morganton, N. C., entered school in 1928. He was born on December 26, 1919, Illness so on after birth caused his deafness. He has learned several trades since entering school, but has finally settled down to tailoring, which he hopes to make his profession. Due to poor health, John has not been able to take much part in active sports. His favorite pastime is reading. He is especially interested in science. Mildred Daniels entered school from Beau- fort, N. C. She was born on September 14, 1920. Her deafness is congenital. Mildred has studied sewing, cooking, art and typing. She hopes to secure some kind of work near home, but has not decided what type of work she would like to do. She is interested in history and science more than any other subjects. Mildred’s favorite sports are swimming and basketball. She had to give up basketball because of a weak heart. Her favorite pastime is dancing. Roy Norton comes from Cullowhee, N. C. He was born on November 19, 1922. He had partial loss of hearing when he was fourteen years old. Roy attended public school at Cullowhee for e.ght years. He entered the N.C. School in 1939. Mr. Noah Webster wouldn’t agree with Roy’s spelling, but otherwise Roy is a good student. He has worked in our carpenter shop since he entered school. This experience will be of great help to Roy when he leaves school to work on his father’s farm. Roy likes football and baseball, and has made the varsity team in each sport. His favorite hobby is photography. He is also fond of hunting. 1. Carolina Beach. 2. Fun at Perkins’ Farm. 3. “Big Game” Hunters. 4. The “Cullowhee Crasher.” 5. In a Pensive Mosd. 6. 1938 Foestball Squad. 7. The “Fair Section” of the Class. 8. Protesting Tight Ties. 9. The “Professor” Caught Off Guard. 10. The Class Prexy. 11. Goodwin Hall Days. 12. Campus Sheik. 13. Strenuous Camp Life. 14. Imbibing at Clearwater Beach. 15. Beginner’s Shop Class Prophecy By GERALD WINSTEAD Lazily stretched out on the lawn of our front campus one warm May afternoon I sadly watched the big hands on the Goodwin Memorial Clock pushing the hours behind. Just a few days more in the North Carolina Schoo! for the Deaf! I dreamily wondered what the future he!d in store for me and my classmates. Gee, how the years have slipped by. Here I am at the Greater New York Exposition of 1960. I missed the World’s Fair in 1940, but I am seeing far more wonderful sights at this huge exposition. How I wish all my classmates were here to see the sights with me! I am a bit lone- some and wish my wife and two sons were here with me, but my wife insisted that I take my vacation alone. I have been working hard and steadily these last two years in my new printing establishment after resigning from the Wilson Daily Times. Well, I think Ill go into the General Motors building and see their new Diesel-powered cars. But who is that big mechanic over there tinkering with an auto- mobile? I can hardly believe my eyes—it is Kremer Phillips! I surely was glad to see him. Kremer said he had a good job with General Motors and that he had a nice little home in the suburbs of Detroit. He was very eager to get home to his wife and five children. That night as Kremer and I were taking in the exhibit we were pushed aside by a police esccrt of a famous Englishman and his wife. I pinched myself—the lady was Beulah Storie. Beulah stopped and intreduced her husband to us. He had met her in Blowing Rock and had married her after a whirlwind of courtship. A crowd of autograph seekers put an abrupt end to our conversation. : It was nearly midnight, so Kremer and I decided to stop in at an attractive restaurant and get a bite to eat. A red headed waiter slapped me on the back. Kremer laughed at my surprise. The waiter was my old classmate, Zeb Austin. Zeb told me that his wife was running his cafe- teria in Morganton while he was working at the exposition. He was very busy and could talk only a few minutes with us. The next morning I noticed a familiar blonde head coming out of the beauty culture exhibit. What a pleasant surprise to see Milderd Daniels again. The years had been kind to Mildred—or perhaps the beauty culture—for she looked no older than when I last saw her. I noticed a tell-tale golden band on the third finger of her left hand, but Mildred refused to tell me the name of her husband. I asked her to supper and a show that night. She told me that John Whise- nant had a good position in a swanky tailor shop. I resolved to look him up while I was in New York. The next . I paid John a surprise visit. We chatted for a long time. John proudly showed me some of the suits he had made. I congratu- ated him, for John had been most successful in is work. However, he was still a bachelor. He dently told me that he was eager to get but that he had nevergotten up enough connc married, nerve to propose On my way peer to the exposition grounds I almost fell over a couple sitting on a park bench. I rubbed my eyes! It was Vernon Quarles and a very pretty young lady. They both grinned sheepishly—newly weds always do. Vernon told me that he was on his honeymoon. He and his little blonde bride had been to Niagara Falls and were taking in the Exposition before returning to Asheville. Vernon was making good on the Ashe- ville Citizen after retiring from professional baseball. He had pitched five seasons for the Ashoville Tourists. Vernon’s wife told me to be sure to come out to West Asheville and see their cute bungalow the next time I visited the western part of the state. feat © On my last afternoon at the Exposition I spent quite a while taking in the North Caro- lina exhibit. Many people were crowded around the Cherokee Indian village. The Indians were having an archery contest. I pushed my way into the crowd to get a better view. One hooked nose Indian was thrilling the crowd with his uncanny shots. I kept staring at the Indian. Where had I seen him before? Then the Cherokee missed a shot and nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders. You guessed it! The Cherokee was no other than my old friend, Andrew Collins. After the crowd had drifted away I held on to my scalp and entered the village. Andrew’s surprise at seeing me was as great as my own when I first saw him. It seems that Andrew’s grandfather had left him a huge tract of land in western North Carolina, and Andrew was in New York drumming up trad2 for his tourist hotel, the Cherokee Inn. I asked Andrew if he had heard anything about Mr. Alexander since the war ended. He told me that Mr. Alexander had re- signed from the British Navy after the Allies had completely crushed Hitler and Stalin, and that he was back-at' N. Cys. Dateachingmine Senior Class again. I also asked about Roy Norton. Andrew said that he saw Roy quite often. They went bear hunting every fall. Roy was a successful farmer and specialized in apple raising—he also was raising four little red- heads. That night I was worn out from so much walking and sight-seeing. I stretched out on a big park bench and lazily watched the play of colored lights on a spouting fountain. I felt a sharp pain in my side. The fountain began to fade and a dazzling white light hurt my eyes. My, it was broad daylight! That tower and clock up there look familiar. Why, it is the Memorial Clock! Mr. Paul Crutchfield is impolitely sticking his foot into my side and telling me to hurry up and get into line for supper. What a dream! Boys’ TRADES BUILDING Class Will By KREMER PHILLIPS We, the Senior Class of the North Carolina School for the Deaf, in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty, after four years of hard labor, being of sound mind and good judgement, but realizing that our allotted time in the North Carolina School is fast drawing to a close, do hereby declare this to be our last will and test- ament bequeathing the following: To the North Carolina School, dearest spot on earth—Our heartfelt gratitude for our edu- cation, food, shelter, and many years of happi- ness. (omer hankin, Mrs. Tate, Mr. Underhill, and the faculty and staff—Our sincere thanks for their work, their many kindnesses, and the warm interest they have taken in each of us. To the Junior Class—Our textbooks and sym- pathy. To the Freshmen—A little knowledge to re- duce their ‘‘big heads.” To Billy ways. Bowman—Zeb Austin’s bullying To James Nicholson—Andrew Collins’s my- thical chicken farm. To Grace Perry—Mildred Daniels’s pink rib- bon to help her catch that beau. To Albert Fletcher—Roy Norton’s Don Juan ways and winning technique, particularly with red-heads. To Jesse Wells (the would-be-football hero) —lxremer Phillips’s broad shoulders and hard tackles. To Mr. Alexander—Vernon Quarles’ bugle with which to rouse the teachers and staff on Sunday mornings. To Irma Lee Connor—Beulah Storie’s quiet ways with the hope that Irma Lee will become a changed girl. To James Nicholson—John Whisenant’s sore toe—John hopes that James will stump it every morning. To “Romeo” Bain Phillips—Gerald Win- stead’s many girls. To Clark Smith—The school bell, with the understanding that some one be appointed to awaken Clark at recess and one o’clock in time to ring the bell. To Violet Yerton—A little self confidence to help her overcome her bashfulness. To Mrs. Knox’s and Miss Jeter’s class—The responsibility of winning at least one football game in 1940. To Mr. Alexander—The individual and col- lective affection of our class. Sworn to on this May 28, 1940, A. D. THE Crass oF 1940 (Seal) Subscribed, sealed, and declared by the class of 1940, testator named above, as and for its last will, in presence of each of us, who, at the same time, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. a MILFORD CRESS Signed: JACKSON HOLT Class of 1940 SLOT LCST mene eee wack eee ee eee Vernon Quarles WRUEAI AS fy DORA ot Beko 2 dy eS Zeb Austin iM ost. Forgetful 22 eee John Whisenant Bis sesh lltny eee eee es Gerald Winstead WNOS (AQ WUE? 2 oe _.. Roy Norton OULENO SIT Soi eee 2 mene eS oe Beulah Storie Most Talkative Kremer Phillips LOSER VICK SCLC. eee ee eee Vernon Quarles Most Cheer jul Mildred Daniels Grouchiest = = _.. Gerald Winstead Most Basijul =n nae Andrew Collins Best Athlete .2 2 ee remem nine Snootest: 2... 2 Mildred Daniels MNost-indfcan Andrew Collins unnnmnnterr 2 fhe Zeb Austin NE John Whisenant Wittiest Most Studious ERY Senor Snickers Teacher: “John, what is sleet?” John: “Tt is frozen ice.” ay Teacher: “Andrew, what is a tramp ship?” Andrew: “It is a ship that tries to thumb a ride across the ocean.” + Teacher: “How far is it from the earth to the Suni? Mildred: “About 93 miles, I think.” ; Teacher: “Where are trolley cars used?” Andrew: “In the street.” aaa Teacher: “Roy, name a large island in the West Indies.” Roy: “Japan.” f Teacher: “Why do we know more about the ancient Egyptians than we do about the Baby- lonians?” Johns “Because we studied about the Egypt- tians last.” Tcacher: ‘‘Where is Guam?” Beulah: “West of the equator.” Teacher: “Name five vegetables.” Gerald: “Spinach, macaroni, rice, squash, and porsx and beans.” Ee ee Teacher: “Which cattle were driven to the rail- road terminal every year after the round-up?” John: “All the white ones.” Mildred: “Vernon, what does that “W” on your sweater stand for?” Vernon: “Wise Guy.” Kremer: “How does your measles vaccination make you feel?” Zeb: “It makes me feel like standing up every time I sit down.” —_j——— Mrs. Tate: ‘“What’s on your mind, Roy?” Roy: “I hardly know,” Commencement Program SUNDAY, MAY 26: 3:00 P. M.—BaccALAURATE SERMON - - - - - Dr. Hoyt Blackwell President of Mars Hill College WEDNESDAY, MAY 29: 10:00 A. M.—CoMMENCEMENT EXERCISES: I. INvocaTION - Rev. Fletcher Nelson, Pastor First Methodist Church, Morganton Pie come = == Dr Carl EK. Rankin} Supi: North Carolina School for the Deaf Ill. DEMONSTRATION OF SCHOOL WoRK - - - Mrs. Pattie T. Tate, Principal 1. Physical Education in Primary School Mrs. Julia Wayt, Director 2. Home Economics Class Miss Adelade Webster 3. Fourth Grade Arithmetic Mrs. Charlie Billings 4. Lip-reading Pupils Can Use at Home Mrs. Frances E. Davis, Assistant Principal IV. VALEDICTORY - - - - Vernon Quarles V. ApprREss - - - - - Dr. R. B. House Dean of Administration, University of N.C. VI. PRESENTATION OF DipLomas - W. W. Neal President of the Board of Directors VII. BENEDICTION - - Rev. Fletcher Nelson Block Letters Awarded On Monday night, May 27, the entire student body at Main Building was invited to attend the annual meeting of the Block Letter Club in the school auditorium. Mr. Underhill, President of the N. C. S. D. Athletic Association, made an interesting talk on “Athletics in Education.” He told something of the school’s participation in intramural sports during past years, and made mention of the fine record that our teams have made. Short talks were given by Margaret Revels, 1939 girls’ basketball captain, Vernon Quarles, 1939 football captain, and Zeb Austin, 1939 basketball captain. Mrs. Julia Wayt, Girls’ Physical Education Directcr, and Mr. John Alexander, Boys’ Athle- tic Director, awarded twenty-four block letters, on a basis of skill, effort, sportsmanship, and number of hours played in various sports. Two letters were given as special awards to managers and playground assistants for their good work and fine help during the year. At the end of the program ice cream was served to all during a brief social period. The following were awarded letters: GIRLS Basket-ball: Margaret Revels, Violet Yerton, Elizabeth Roberts, Nonie Marshall, Edith Evans, Dorothy Stevens, Alberta Delozier, and Lillian Smith. Swim- ming: Mildred Daniels. Playground: Violet Nunnery. Boys Football, Basket-ball and Baseball: Zeb Austin, Andrew Collins, C. R. Parrish, and Bain Phillips. Football and Basketball: Kremer Phillips. Football and Baseball: Vernon Quarles, Carlton Howard, Ben Morgan, Roy Norton. Football: Cecil Brigman, James Nicholson, and Mike Phillips. Basket-ball and Baseball: Clark Smith. Playground: Douglas Johnson. N.C. S. D. Benefits from State Building Program By JouHn W. The following quotations are taken from the Charlotte Observer of May 5. “The Hoey administration’s record state building program, now nearing completion, will provide $17,667,524.80 worth of new buildings, renovations, additions, and equipment to State property. “Governor Hoey had the first complete compi- lation of construction during his administration prepared at the request of the Associated Press endereleased alte toca y aeeeinmn “And, the Governor pointed out, the $17,667,- 524.80 building program was more than half financed by Federal grants and money obtained by selling revenue bonds which will be repaid from receipts of activities housed in the new bukdings 47. . “The program has provided the following work, new buildings, additions and renovations, as well as the equipment, being listed only by the program designations, with total cost for all VOL mDCUCed seaman “N. C. School for the Deaf at Morganton, cold storage, fencing, barns, renovations, water system, poultry house, home economics building, west) hall erepairs, 5432739'7 0. aa i It has been mainly through the effort of our Superintendent, Dr. C. E. Rankin, that the N. C. School has so greatly benefited from the State building program. Due to his perseverance and hard work we now have one of the finest school plants in the country. Attending classes for the first time in our new, modern high school building afforded a real thrill to both pupils and teachers at the opening of the 1939-40 session. Last year classes were temporarily held in crowded Main Building while West Hall was under construction. It was mid-summer before the contractors turned over the new building to Dr. Rankin. West Hall is a well-planned, fireproof struc- ture, and modern in every way. It is pleasing to the eye and harmonizes perfectly with our Main Building, which has been renovated and _ fire- proofed. It contains twenty-two well-lighted and ventilated classrooms. There are also a princi- ALEXANDER pal’s office, library, supply room, a spacious assembly hall, and convenient rest rooms. In the basement is a large recreation hall. Adjoining it are two classrooms and a lounge room for the teachers. Each classroom is equipped with fixtures for hearing aids. The ample slates and cork borders, the bulletin boards, well-arranged closets, and other conveniences greatly facili- tate teaching. One of the attractions of West Hall is the beautiful hardwood floor which is com- posed of inlaid, nine inch oak squares. Our chicken farm is one of the most interesting places on the school grounds. The fine Rhode Island Reds and Plymouth Rocks are already beginning to pay a fine dividend in eggs, fryers, etc. Modern equipment has been installed throughout and the farm is scientifically run. The old horse barn, which was destroyed by fire last summer, has been replaced by a fine up-to-date barn. It is also fireproof, the hay loft being separated from the stables by a concrete floor. The dairy barn has also been renovated and added to. At present a combination feed barn and shed for farm machinery and equipment is under construction. We all are very proud of our fine farm and modernized dairy. Dr. Rankin has also been able to get W. P. A. grants amounting to about $21,000. We now have three fine playgrounds in addition to our large athletic field. Excellent grading and turfing in the building of these athletic fields have added much to the appearance of our campus. We can now boast of ample space for all our girls and boys to play in safety and enjoyment. The main field is large enough for football, baseball, and a half-mile track. White pines and cedars trans- planted along the borders of the playgrounds add to their natural beauty. The varsity grid- iron and baseball diamond will be fenced in sometime in the near future. The last two fields built will be sowed in grass this summer. The football field will be ready for use next fall. At present plans are being considered for installing a new wiring system, for the fireproof- ing of the main carpenter shop, laundry, etc., and for the renovation of the gymnasium.