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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1948 volume:

a eel ae : 7 G4S§ a: k ae 4 wh ne { C C an ORE Sy le ME es oe Ce : ad co 4o , : , ay ( en ty Or UID ww North Carolina School for the Deaf Morganton Edited By THE CLASS OF 1948 North Carolina School for the Deaf Morganton, N. C. R. GREGG CHERRY Governor of North Carolina Our Superintendent Dr. Cart E. RANKIN “Keep your faith in yourself; you will need it when the going is heavy.” To Mr. Opie W. Unperuttt, Vocational Principal, in loving gratitude for the many years he has contributed to the deaf, as a friend, and educator, and a leader extraordinary. {) ZIN S32 THE CLOCK TOWER wy Or Alma Mater May we never forget our beloved Alma Mater, Our home jor so many years. A home to remember When each dying ember Will reveal how she stilled all our fears. We've gained from her gems in a cultural sphere, A knowledge of life to be met, How to work day by day, To worship and pray. A high goal for the future we've set. Oh, the joys that we’ve had as we've plodded along, Climbing the ladder of learning. May the years be kind, As we start life’s grind, May the fires of success be kept burning. And now ’tis farewell, our last fond farewell, That we bid with burning desires, To be grateful to you, To be loyal and true, As the time of our stay kre expires. eo t at: UI Main Entrance—Citock TOWER CLOCK TOWER _ Mr. BEN E. HorrMeyver, Principal To THE SENIORS—Z did not think it could be possible to become so devoted and fond of a group in the short time we ever have known each other. Your success and our continued friendship are my wishes for the future. Mrs. Frances E. Davis, Assistant Principal To THE SENIORS—My love and best wishes always. Class Roll OLLIE CALHOUN, Summerfield EARLEEN CRATER, Winston-Salem ErricE DANIELS, Norfolk, Va. MELVIN E Ltis, Farmville PATTIE KERLEY, Taylorsville KENNETH LEONARD, Thomasville Dottie Moore, Washington Bascom Rosrnson, Rocky Mount FRANCES WiTHROW, Forest City ® 5 Crass Motto “To Strive, To Seek, and not to Yield” CLAss COLORS CLAss TREE Blue and White Winter Jasmine Shrubs CLAss FLOWER Red Roses Mr. Byron HUNZIKER Our “flome Roonv’’ Teacher Class Ofacers Left to right; Kenneth Leonard, Treasurer; Pattie Kerley, Secretary; Ollie Calhoun, President; Melvin Ellis, Vice-President. “3 THE CLOCK TOWER Gx OLLIE VIRGINIA CALHOUN “Penny” Mv hair is grey, but not with years, ‘Twas Algebra! Entered N. C. S. D. in 1935 from Summerfield Hcme Economics, Arts and Crafts, Typing, Sewing President Student Council 1947-’48 Student Council 1945-'48 Sec'etary Student Council 1946-47 President Senior Clas 1947-'48 Vice-President Fepha Club 1947-48 Pres'dent Goodwin Literary Society 1947-'48 Program Committee Christian Endeavor Society 1946-'48 Girl Scout 1940-47 Basketba!l, Softball, Hiking, Volleyball Mary EARLEEN CRATER Sarl Climbing high, climbing far Her goal the sky, her aim the stars. Entered N. C. S. D. in 1936 from Winston- Salem Home Economics, Arts and Crafts, Typing, Sewing President Feha Club 1947-'48 Treasurer Christian Endeavor Society 1947-48 Goodwin Literary Society Girl Scout 1940-’47 Swimming, Softball, Archery, Volleyball THOMAS ELLIS MELVIN “Blondie’”’ That man, who loses with a smile, Will win some other day. Entered N. C. S. D. in 1934 from Farmville Woodworking, Mechancial Drawing President Sterling Club 1947-’48 Vice-President Student Council 1947-48 Vice-President Senior Class Advertising Manager Clock Tower Captain ‘Football Scouting 1940-47 Patrol Leader 1944-47 Goodwin Literary Society Football, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball ELRICE DupREE DANIELS “TEGO My only books were women’s looks And folly’s all they've taught me. Printing, Mechanical Drawing Vice-President Christian Endeavor Society 1947-48 Secretary Sterling Club 1947-48 Secretary Student Council 1947-’48 Editor Clock Tower Manager Football 1944-’48 Goodwin Literary Society Scouting 1940-47 Patrol Leader 1946-47 Football, Volley ball, Swimming, Bowling 3 THE CLOCK TOWER “311048 “ 4 DoLaH PaTRICcIA KERLEY atte. To follow you, I’m not content Until I know the way vou went. Entered N. C. S. D. in 1936 from Blowing Rock Home Economics, Avts and Crafts, Typing, Sewing Secretary Senior Class Secretary Christian Endeavor Society 1947-'48 Secretary Fepha Club 1947-’48 Student Council 1947-’48 Assistant Editor of ’48 Annual Manager Basketball 1947-48 Girl Scout 1940-47 Deck-tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Softball KENNETH JEROME LEONARD “Big Boy” I agree with no man’s opinions. I have some of my own! Entered N. C. S. D. in 1934 from High Point Machine Shop, Mechanical Drawing President Christian Endeavor Socitey 1947-’48 Treasurer Senior Class 1947-48 Treasurer Sterling Club 1947-’48 Business Manager Clock Tower Scouting 1939-48 Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Co-captain Football Basketball, Softball, Football, Volleyball DorotHY HELEN MOoOoRE “Dottie” This world is not so bad a world As some would like to make it. Entered N. C. S. D. in 1935 from Washington Home Economics, Arts and Crafts, Typing, Sewing Treasurer Fepha Club 1947-’48 Girl Scout 1940-'47 Goodwin Literary Society Basketball, Softball, Deck-tennis, Volleyball CHARLES Bascom ROBINSON “Ba Ba ” I master of my fate, I am captain of my soul. Entered N. C. S. D. in 1935 from Rocky Mount Printing, Mechanical Drawing Program Committee Christian Endeavor Society 1947-48 Sterling Club 1948 Boy Scout 1941-’48 Senior Patrol Leader 1947-48 Den Chief 1946-’48 Basketball, Football, Softball, Volleyball | a Ie Wak. leveieeyeyo: “Orange” Entered N.C. S. D. in 1939 from Fleetwood Wocdworking, Mechanical Drawing Sterling Club 1947-48 Football, Softball, Swimming R. H. Bledsoe has the honor of receiving the first Vocational Diploma given by the North Caro'ina School for the Deaf. FRANCES KIRKSEY WITHROW “Rusty” Queen of May Day, Need more be said? Entered N. C. S. D. in 1935 from Rutherfordton Home Economics, Arts and Crafts, Typing, Sewing Program Committee Christian Endeavor Society 1947-'48 Committee Fepha Club 1947-48 Girl Scout 1940-'47 Captain Basketball 1947-'48 Senior Life Saving 1946 Goodwin Literary Society Softball, Badminton, Basketball, Swimming Days of Auld Lang Syne 1, Krances Withrow, 2. Dottie Moore, 3. Earleen Crater; 4. Melvin Ellis, 5. Bascom Robinson, 6. Ollie Calhoun; 7. Pattie Kerley, 8. Elrice Daniels, 9. Kenneth Leonard. S232” THE CLOCK TOWER. _ w at Sass Histo wy By EARLEEN CRATER 4. fy RO oY SN a FES It seems like only yesterday, but in reality the class of 1948 started in 1934. At this date Kenneth Leonard and Melvin Ellis entered the Goodwin Hall. We doubt if anyone realized how important those primary department at two homesick little boys were to become to our football team. Their first teacher was the former Edna Miller. Then in 1935 five more of our class entered the primary department. They were: Elrice Daniels, Bascom Robinson, Ollie Calhoun, Dottie Moore, and Frances Withrow. Ollie and Elrice had Nan Jeter as their first teacher, Bascom and Dottie were in Miss Joy Bower’s class and Frances received her start under Mrs. Walker. 1936 brought us two more little Earleen Crater. They were placed in Marjorie mischievous girls, Pattie Kerley and Gordon’s class. Throughout their stay here, the members of the class have witnessed several history-making events at the school. In 1937, the entire school was deeply shocked at the death of Supt. Goodwin. This shock was partly counteracted by the election of Dr. Carl E. Rankin to fil the vacancy as superintendent. Then on Febru- ary 14, 1938, we received another great shock when the entire upper school building was de- stroyed by fire: We had to;put up with make- shift class rooms for. awhile, but no time was lost in constructing “a new and more modern building of which we are still justly proud. In 1945 the members of our class were brought together in one class for the first time, under the guidance of Miss Kibler. During this same year, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Butler joined the staff of the school as instructors of physical education and girls handicrafts, re- spectively. Then in 1946 Mr. Hunziker joined the staff and taught us mathematics and Mrs. Hunziker became our Home Economic instruct- or. In December we were saddened by news of the death of Miss Mauzy, one of our former teachers. The year 1944 brought the establishment of the first real chemistry and science laboratory in our school, and the school was lucky in secur- ing Dr. Randolph to handle this new innovation. Since that time we have spent four very pleasant and instructive years in the laboratory with Dr. Randolph. In our reminiscences we must not overlook the Main Building, which houses the offices and dormitories. In 1938 the entire Main Building received a face-lifting which rendered it more modern and fire proof. Many of us were sad to see many of the familiar old-fashioned scenes at the Main Building changed, but the added safe- ty, which we all felt, compensated for the loss of beauty. Lorene Howard came to join our class in 1946, but at the end of the year she left. 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D. hill are numbered, we, the Class of 1948, being sound in mind and body, do proclaim this our Last Will and Testament. As individuals, the members of the class make the following bequests: Kenneth Leonard leaves his love for arguing and his ‘Paul Bunyan” size to Earl Smith. Melvin Ellis’ dislike for having his photo taken, his determination to succeed, both in sports and in the classroom, are left to Wayne Hilton. Dottie Moore leaves her love for gossiping and her indifferent attitude to Doris Hardison. Bascom Robinson’s skill in dancing is left to Richard Brown. Ollie Calhoun’s dislike for mathematics, her habit of daydreaming, and her office as Presi- dent of the Chewing Gum Club are left to Evelyn Michael. Pattie Kerley’s seriousness and ability to se- cure good report cards are left to Elsie Little. These things are important, Elsie, don’t lose them. Elrice Daniels leaves his habit of blushing and his title as “Romeo of the Campus” to Raleigh Mooney. Frances Withrow’s toothaches and headaches are to be deported to Russia. Her habit of keep- ing herself ““Well-spruced is left to Mary Rose Whitley. Earleen Crater’s quiet, unassuming manner and her skill in algebra are left in the keeping of Julia Ray. The following bequests are made collectively by the class as a whole: To Dr. Rankin and the Board of Directors, the class leaves their sincere thanks for an ad- ministration that has made our stay here both beneficial and pleasant. Heart-felt thanks and appreciation is also left to Mr. Hoffmeyer, Mrs. Davis; and Mr. Underhill for their unselfish efforts in our behalf. To the Class of 1949, we bequeath a pleasant. class room, a set of textbooks that have been well broken-in, and a slightly exhausted home room teacher. We will take our headaches with us, knowing full well the Class of 1949 will find a bountiful supply of their own. Another large portion of sincere thanks and appreciation is left to our teachers in return for all they have done for us. We hope we will be able to live in such a way as to show them that their efforts have not been in vain. Signed: The Class of 1948 Witnesses: Mr. Byron Hunziker Mrs. Marie Davis Mr. Ben Hoffmeyer Dated this 10th day of June, 1948. Superlatives of the Class of 1948 o GIRLS SUPERLATIVES Boys Hatleens Crater eee ee ee Best. Looking 2.2) 23) Melvin Ellis Brances. Withrow, 9-ss see eee eee Best Dressed (ie eee Bascom Robinson Erancesi. Withrow, e222 eee eee Best All Around = Kenneth Leonard Dotties Moote 2) = oe eee eee Most: Athletic’ 22 ee Melvin Ellis Dottie: Moore === =e Biggest Furi (2 eee Elrice Daniels Pattie� Kerley 22, -.2esee ee ee Most. Situdjous ee Melvin Ellis Ollie? Calhoun! = 22 ee ee Slee piestiicte) Sol. Elrice Daniels Earleen Crater Pome: hse Most Likely totSucceed = ae Melvin Ellis Pattie? Kerley g25 nee ee ee Most Enerceticge a eee Kenneth Leonard Earleen’ Crater: 33.5 2g.) ee ee ee Quiet 6s eee jak Bascom Robinson Dottie: Moore Mes Se eee eee Most J alkatives Elrice Daniels Frances) Withrow. jesse eee eee Most: Cheepjul 2 eee Kenneth Leonard KarleenaCraterieee 22 seem ee eee MostaCourieous ee = 35 Kenneth Leonard Ollies Calhoun wae eenaeee po REN Settee Most. Popular 22... ee Melvin Ellis Frances’ Withrow 2222s =) s aOSi™ SO POrLs Mani t he a= Kenneth Leonard Ollie Calhoun =e os Oe MOsteiMisGhevious 2. eee Melvin Ellis Hass Prophecy By OLE CALHOUN fe One warm spring day in 1960, I decided to take time off from my duties as president of the Calhoun Gum Co. and see how things were getting along at Morganton. After a pleasant fifteen minutes drive in my Jetmobile, I found myself in front of the newly remodeled main building. Of course, my first thought was to see the new gymnasium - but imagine my surprise to find the old gym still in use. Soon overcoming my surprise and disappointment I decided to call on Dr. Rankin. However, he was not in his office and after some inquires I found he was down in the dairy barn supervising the installa- tion of some new Atomic Milking Machines. Next I paid a visit to the class rooms and was disappointed to find no familiar faces there. However, I learned that Dr. Randolph was still living in Morganton and although he had reach- ed the ripe old age of (censored) he conducted a weekly Boy Scout hike to the top of Table Rock. Arriving at his home I found him tinker- ing around with a mass of copper tubing, boil- ers, and other equipment. At first I thought he had become a moonshiner, but upon seeing me he immediately began a description of his new invention. It was a device which, he claimed, would make a pill which would enable the user to see anything or anyone he set his mind on. After this explanation Dr. Randolph paused for a minute to see who he had been talking with and was greatly surprised to find it was one of his old pupils. We had a nice time talking over the old days at N°? Ces, D and’ as I was pre- pared to leave Dr. Randolph offered to permit me to be the first to test his new invention. Hating to disappoint the old gentleman. I con- sented, and with great misgivings swallowed one of the little purple pills. Immediately my head began to swim and there were red, white, and blue spots before my eyes. Only half-concious, I became aware of Dr. Randolph dancing around shouting “Eureka!” and encouraging me to “Think, think, think!” For some reason my mind first turned to big Kenneth Leonard and I found myself looking on an interesting scene. This scene was in an immense forest someplace, and after careful study I found it was in one of the red-wood forests of California. There were many men busy everywhere cutting down trees, making re- cords in books, and loading logs on trains. My attention became fastened on a group of men who were attempting to make a huge log roll the last few inches onto a freight car. They were sweating and groaning, but all to no avail. All of a sudden a large well-dressed man with a blazing red necktie, a diamond stick-pin, and a gold headed cane appeared. He saw the situa- tion and walked up to the log. With one well- placed shove he sent the log rolling into position, and then sauntered disdainfully away. I had no trouble in recognizing this man as Kenneth Leonard, but still didn’t know what he was doing there. After surveying the scene again, I found the answer when I saw a truck with the words “Leonard Lumber Co.” written on the side. Satished that Kenneth was doing all right, I turned my thoughts to Dottie Moore and im- mediately saw a figure dressed in white working over another person laying on a flat white table. At first I thought it was a nurse or doctor per- forming an operation - but after a second glance I saw that it was a beauty parlor in Hollywood and the white-clad figure was none other than Dottie Moore. Dottie certainly had been suc- cessful in her work. Among her personal custo- mers were listed every famous movie star in Hollywood and several famous people came all the way from New York to receive monthly beauty treatments in her beauty parlor, I was very anxious to talk to Dottie, but of course the pills I had swallowed did not enable other persons to see or converse with me, so I had to be satisfied by just looking. Next my mind turned to Elrice Daniels, and I found myself looking through a huge plate glass window bearing the following inscription: Dr. Daniels. Let me save your shoes from’ the trash pile”. On closer inspection I saw Elrice, himself, surrounded by a pile of shoes: “After watching him swing his cobbler’s hammar for a few minutes, I was convinced that he was turly a “Doctor” in his trade. Don’t ask me how he happened to take up this trade. I wanted to ask him, but of course I was unable to talk with him. Now my attention turned to Earleen Crater, the mathematic wizard. I half expected to find her teaching mathematic in some large college, but instead found her as the proud owner of a large wholesale company in New York. She had not changed much in appearance and ap- peared from very happy in her work. Earlene’s new company handled everything from shoe- strings to ocean liners. Remembering that Earl- ene had been married on July 4, 1948, I looked around for her husband but was disappointed to find he was a stranger to me. After watching Earleen for a while I was soon convinced that everyone liked her even though she was a very strict boss. She could tell at a glance whether the bookkeepers were making mistakes or not. Frances Withrow was the next to come to my mind. She had married the rich owner of one of the South’s leading textile mills and had a beautiful home on the east coast of (N. Cy I watched her go about her household duties for awhile, and discovered that three-fourths of her time was spent taking care of her four children. In the basement ! was surprised to find that she had a whole room full of Algebra books. Watch- ing her, I wondered what in the world she wanted with all of those books. After awhile I discovered the answer. Frances received great pleasure from hurling an Algebra book in the furnace whenever she felt like it. Sometimes just for variety she would chop one to pieces with an ax. Frances certainly had not changed much, Bascom Robinson proved to be a bit difficult. I had to focus my mind on him for several minutes before he came into view. He was dan- cing with a beautiful brunette and at first I thought it was his wife. Looking around the room I noticed several other young ladies watch- ing him with adoring eyes. It soon became - apparent that Bascom had become a profess- ional dancing instructor, and from the looks of his customers he was a very popular young man. When I saw Melvin Ellis, I knew at once that he had succeeded in his ambition to own a furniture factory. He was sitting at a huge mahogany desk smoking a cigar and he had a bay-window that would have taken first prize at any business men’s meeting. Above his desk there hung several pictures of factories. Upon examining them closely, I found they were pic- tures of the various branches of his furniture company. No doubt about it. Melvin was surely making a success of his life. Finally, my thoughts turned to Pattie Kerley. I expected to find her at home reading a book, but instead saw her seated at a table with a handsome man and three little girls. It was late in the evening, so she had probably finished work. However, I listened to their conversation hoping to discover what kind of work she was doing. It soon became apparent that she was teaching literature in the S. C. School for the Deaf and keeping house for her husband and children. By this time the effects of the pill had begun to wear off and I again found myself back in Dr. Randolph’s lab. I had a terrific headache and Dr. Randolph offered to let me sample another of his inventions - guaranteed to cure anything, but I politely declined and bid him a fond farewell. After fixing up my headache with a few aspirins, I looked back over my experience and was certainly pleased when I recollected that every one of my old class had been very successful in life. “ 5 THE CLOCK TOWER “ Thanksgiving Drama This year was the first time our school had attempted to give a play in the auditorium as part of the Thanksgiving Program. According to reports received from the spectators, this was the best play ever presented on our stage. Mrs. George H. Bailey directed the play and Miss Mary Frances Miller, crafts teacher, was in charge of the scenery. The setting was the kitchen of a log cabin at Plymouth, Mass. away back in 1621. The interior of the kitchen was very simple although realistic. The log walls were made of paper mounted on plywood and the stone fireplace also looked very convincing, although it too was made of paper. Snow-capped trees and glitter- ing snowflakes could be seen through the cab- in’s one window. The room was furnished with colonial ta- bles, chairs, a spinning wheel, a bed-warming pan, rags rugs, gourd dippers, a musket, and a dutch oven. At one time in the play a pan of bread dough was placed in the oven and later taken out fully baked, much to the astonish- ment of the audience. Those taking part in the play were: Pattie Kerley, Kenneth Leonard, Richard Absher, Joyce Gallimore, Ronald Richards, Dan Miller and Everette McAllister. They were all authen- tically dressed in costumes of the pilgrim days. These costumes were the work of the girls’ sew- ing classes under Mrs. Wesson and Mrs Free- man. Christmas Pageant For several years the Christmas Pageant has been an annual affair on the stage in our audi- torium. Each year seems to find quite a bit of improvement over the previous pageant. Mrs. Marie Davis and Mrs. Addie Knox were in charge of the program, which was attended by quite a few people from Morganton in addition to the students and faculty members. Frances Withrow enacted the part of Mary, Elrice Daniels was Joseph, Earleen Crater was Gabriel. Pattie Kerley, Ollie Calhoun, and Dot- tie Moore were the angels, Buford Pressley played the part of King Herod, and the girls and boys from 11th grade acted as wise men and travelers. The entire story of the birth of Jesus was portrayed. Beginning with the angel’s visit to Mary, we saw scenes at the inn in Bethlehem, Joseph and Mary in the stable, the angel’s visit to the shepherds, the three Wise Men following the star, and the Baby Jesus in the manger. Throughout the play the stage was lighted with a beautiful colored spotlight, which changed colors according to the mood of the scene taking place. The acting, costumes and the lighting effects were superb. Many voted it the best pageant held in years. The spectators were held spell- bound by the beauty and reality of this port- rayal of the Christmas Story. Boys’ BASKETBALL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL “3 THE CLOCK TOWER 2 Sports By MELVIN ELLIs FOOTBALL As another school year nears its end, we can look back over a rather successful year in athle- tics. Our teams did not have an extraordinary string of victories nor did they win any cham- pionship, but they did put up a good fight in every game and never failed to show good sportsmanship. This sportsmanship, even in the face of hopeless odds, did much to create re- spect for our teams. Practice opened August 20, with forty boys reporting to try out for berths on the team. Coach. Fishler, who replaced Raymond Butler, really put the boys through a rigorous session of conditioning before allowing any scrimmage. At first it appeared that the loss of four lettermen from last years squad would weaken the team considerably, but Coach Fishler soon found men to fit into the vacant positions. However, no one could be found to duplicate the passing of Marvin Tuttle, a fact which hindered the team throughout the session. Perhaps the most exciting games of the year were the ones with the Florida and Virginia Schools for the Deaf. Florida was defeated by a score of 7-4 on the Morganton High School field and this was probably the cleanest game of the year. The game with Virginia was played on the Virginia field and ended in a 19 - 32 defeat for the Bears. Both Wayne Hilton and Melvin Ellis were injured in this game, but luckily they were able to finish the season. The most heartbreaking game of the year came near the end of the season when the Bears ran up against the strong Hickory team and went down in defeat to the tune of 54 - 6. In this game the Bears again gave the fans a taste of their unbeatable spirit and sportsmanship. Although Hickory had a vast advantage in weight and substitutes, the Bears kept plung- ing until the end. So many of the N. C. boys were injured in this game that it was necessary to forfeit the final game of the year with Lin- colnton. It was discovered that Earl Smith had suffered a ruptured kidney and fractured vert- brae in this game and had to be taken to Charlotte Memorial Hospital. At the time of this writing, we are happy to say that Earl has completely recovered and is back in school. In summing up the season’s record we find that of the thirteen games played, four were wen and one was a tie. This record may not seem so impressive, but when one takes into consideration the tremendous odds against which the Bears had to complete he must admit that to win even four games took a “never say die” spirit. R. H. Bledsoe, veteran lineman, won a honorable mention on the All-State team and also a position on the All-American Schools for the Deaf team. BOYS’ BASKETBALL After a brief rest from the rigors of the foot- ball season, the Bears assembled in the gym on December 1, to begin practice for a 16 game basketball schedule. Bernie Cumbee, Marvin Tuttle, and Truitt Saunders were missing from this years team, but Coach Fishler soon found replacements. The gym floor was painted and the seats also received a couple coats of paint, and then the Bears really buckled down to practice - hoping to avenge some of their grid- iron defeats. In an exhibition game with the Statesville All-Stars on December 13, the Bears gave the fans a peek at what was in store for them by completely out-classing the visitors to the score of 42-33. The first conference game of the season was with our old rival, Morganton High School. This game turned out to be a thrilling over-time affair which ended in a 30-29 victory for Morganton. In the second conference game, Shelby gave the Bears a 31-21 licking. By the time the third game rolled around, the Bears were in better condition and proceeded to whip the taller Rutherfordton quintet 46-29. On January 20, a return game was played with Morganton High School and the Bears showed excellent form and coopera- tion as they romped to an easy 37-29 victory. Topping off the heavy January schedule was a trip to Washington, D. C. Enroute to Wash- ington the Bears paused in Virginia long en- ough to hand the Virginia School for the Deaf a 30-17 drubbing. Proceeding to Washington, the team spent a busy day sight-seeing and then went down in defeat before a fast playing Kend- all School team 27-23. The remainder of the season was completed without any remarkable incident. In the Valdese Tournament the Bears proved to be a favorite with the crowd but in the end the over-worked Bears came out in fourth place. In this tourna- ment, Richard Bowman, young ace center of the team, won top scoring honors, a berth on the All-Tourney team, plus an individual trophy for his playing. The Bears also entered the Winston-Salem Tournament and got off to a good start by defeating Elon College 41-25. However, they were eliminated in the second round by Claremont High, 30-29. Throughout the year’s athletic program the Seniors did their share. On the grid-iron the Seniors had diminuative Melvin Ellis, masive Kenneth Leonard, and Bascom Robinson, as well as Elrice Daniels who was manager. At the end of the football season, these same three Seniors transferred their attentions to the bas- ketball court and all three were regulars on the team. Here, again, Elrice turned up in the capacity of assistant manager. During the sea- son the N. C. quintet racked up a total of 900 points of which 442 were made of the three Seniors players. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Under the tutelage of Miss Rotha, the Bear- ettes got off to an early start with their basket- ball practice while the boys were still tumbling around on the football field. The team had lost three regulars by graduation, but this did not hinder them greatly. The girls proceeded to drop their first two exhibition games, but got back in form just in time to cop their first con- ference game with Morganton, 13-10. The se- cond conference game, this time with Shelby, also ended in victory for the Bearettes. Then the girls went into a slump, losing four straight conference games. On the trip to Washington, the girls defeated the Virginia girls 38-21 and then went down in defeat with the Kendall girls 40-38. Although strong in defense, the Bearettes proved a bit weak in scoring - which may have been due to their lack in height. Regardless of the odds against them, the Bearettes never once failed to show the fighting spirit and sportsman- ship for which N. C. School for the Deaf teams are noted. Not to be outdone by the boys, the Seniors girls placed two of their class, Frances Withrow and Dottie Moore, on the team, and Pattie Kerley as manager. Q Kenneth Leonard, End Meivin Ellis, Back Bascom Robinson, Tackle FooTBALL SQUAD FIRST ROW—Lecnard, Co-Captuin; Smith; Ellis, Captain; Hilton; Bledsoe; Hames; SECOND ROW—Harlow; Crawford; Pressley; Evans; Robinson; Jessup; Carroll; Capes; THIRD ROW—Thomas Fishler, coach; Daniels, manager; McKenzie; Hall; Arrington; Absher; Mocney, assistant manager; Wm. Brightwell, assistant coach. Salutatory OLLIE CALHOUN Ladies and Gentlemen: On this special day we, the Class of 1948, take great pleasure in bidding you all welcome. Parents, friends, and alumni, you have no idea how much your presence here this morning thrills us. Perhaps most of you share our pride and happiness because you have helped us to attain our goal. Teachers, we will be everlastingly indebted to you for helping us to reach our goal. We shall never forket your patience and efforts in our behalf. It is largely due to you that our years here have been so happy and productive. It is hard for us to realize that today marks the end of our pleasant years with you. Among those present today I see a great number of students who have been like brothers and sisters to us. We can asure you that each of you and the good times we have shared in the past shall always be with us in memory. Dr. Poole, we consider it a great honor to have you with us today to give our commence- ment address. We hope that you will enjoy our program. Dr. Rondthaler and Rev. Clower, we appreci- ate your presence at our graduating exercises and also the sincere interest you have shown us in the past. Again, friends, we salute you and bid you a fond welcome. Valedictory PATTIE KERLEY Ladies and Gentlemen: Our goal, Graduation Day, has arrived at last. We have now come to the end of one of the happiest periods in our life and are ready to begin the climb to useful manhood and wom- anhood. It is hard to realize that we are about to leave our beloved Alma Mater, our home for so many years, and our friends to whom we have grown deeply attached. We leave with a mingled feeling of joy and sorrow; joy because we are now at the goal of our school life and sorrow because of the many friends we must leave behind. To the Superintendent, Principals and Teachers: We give you our undying gratitude for your efforts and patience in preparing us to go forth unafraid into the world. Each of us feel certain that with the training you have so painstakingly given us, we shall have no trouble in finding a useful place in the world of today. We promise that we shall always try to live and work in such a way as to prove our gratitude. To the Board of Directors: The Class of 1948 wishes to express its ap- preciation for the many opportunities afforded us here at school. We realize that these oppor- tunities would not have been possible without the wise and unselfish leadership you have given. Knowing that we have such a fine group of men behind us when we leave school gives us confi- dence. We promise you that you will never have occassion to be ashamed of us. And to our school mates and a beloved Alma Mater, We bid an affectionate farewell! 2 THE CLOCK TOWER ZN . Commencement Prog 7am Q FIFTY-THIRD COMMENCEMENT of the NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1948 10:30 o’cLocK Lee LN VOCa LION eee Lee, 1 ces Rev. JoSEPH B. CLOWER 2. Greetings and Announcements _______ _ Dr. Cart E. RANKIN, Superintendent SRO ALA Oly eee oe ee ee ee eee ees (TT TE. OALHOUN Qe NEO UC ee een L) Re LOWARDE EL RONDIHALER President, Board of Directors 5, (egrimmyscoarasit: Gualiliees Dr. Rosert F. Poote, President, Clemson College 6. Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates Dr. RONDTHALER (ome WALGIN Ct Ole Ei 12S meee soe eer ee ee LE (Se ie CANICIN Saeny UeCiClOly 9o= eee Sete een eee gee PATITE SICEREEY, Up TSN Melee = 2 eee Bee Rev. JosepH B. CLOWER 1. Student ) a Christia Endeavor; Xr Goodwin Literary From left: Wilma Lance. Pattie Kerley, Mary Rose Whitley. Elsie Little, Earleen Crater, Maid of Honor, Frances Withrow, Queen of the May; Julia Ray, Dottie Moore. Ollie Calhoun, and Pearl Anders. Standing on Steps: Christine Bain and Virgie Wright, Flower Girls; Ray Kirby and Maurice Ray, Train bearers. WASHINGTON TRIP | JAN.29-31 1. Our jalopy. 2. Better watch him, Vera! 3. Part of the gang. 4. ???? 5. US. Capitol. 6. At Mt Vernon. 7. Following in Washington’s footsteps. 8. Visit with Rep. Jones in Wash- ington. 9. Looking down the Mall. 10. Looks like a popular gal. 11. Gallaudet College. 12. Stop spoiling the pictures, Elrice. 13. Supreme Court (in the background). Supreme couple in front. 14. George Washington slept here. Campus Scenes 1. Showing off. 2. Gee, it’s cold. 3. Bird’s eye view. 5. Two little Bearettes. 6. Home work. 7. What’s so funny. 8. Taking it easy. 9. “After school” smiles. 10. Hi, what’s up? 11. Fun in the sun. 12. Landmark of N.C.S.D. 12. Seniors in the snow 13. Warning! 14. Careful! boss is watching. ee en 1. Let's go. 2. Serious lads. 3. Old man winter. 4. Study hour. 5. Ain’t we cute. 6. Winter fun. 7. Big Shot. 8. 3:45 p.m Preme- nade 9 Skull practice 10, We’re hungry 11. Those two again, ‘2. Snew birds 13. Campus hour. 1. At Look Out Point. 2. Halt, or I fire! 3. In Durham. 4. Soaking in the scenery. 5. Stop pointing. boys. It isn’t nice. 6. Looks lonesome, doesn’t he girls? 7. Big time advertising. 8. And a good time was had by all. 9. On the lookout for bears. 10. Junior Birdman. 11. Bears on the road. 12. Hail, Hail, the gang’all here! 13. Visit with the Harrells. 14 Sitting on top of the world. 15. Looks like a “free-for-all”. 16. Soup’s on! 17. Roses in bloom. 18. Happy group in Raleigh. 19. Spoils of victory. 20. Still more roses-and one thorn. 22. Out at Perkin’s Farm. 23. Off to Farm and Home Week at State College. 24. Gossip Club. 25. Shopping trip. 26 Three of a kind. 27. Queenie. 28. Why men lIcave home. we ie 19 19 1} 9 Hh NN AN Nf OSS MANUFACTURERS OF UPHOLSTERY FABRICS FOR FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS AND JUSBERS Morcanton, N. 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BAKERS OF WALDENSIAN SUNBEAM BREAD —Compliments of— CAROLINA 5 - 10 - 25¢ STORES | 100 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | + SEY Bein 0 i 1 1} 1 1 ti oo mt tH HN = HI =H = $ ODD Db Db bb bb DD DD I I it ae REID'S JEWELERS SERVICEABLE AND DEPENDABLE P. O. Box 127. Phone 831 W _ Collett Street Morganton, North Carolina i aPaPata Pana Po BaP a Ratha Pa EP Pa Sate Paba es YI IAA IAAAADA AAAS A SSAA ISS IIE Y¥AAAAAAIAAA AAA AAA ASA SAS SALSISAES SISA SSIS SESCS SESS RUTLEDGE BOILERS Co., INC. Water Tube Boilers for Heating and Industral uses R. W. Rutledge, President 307 S. Sterling St. Morganton, N. C. Phones 946 and 136 1 —— 111 1th ee HY M. G. COX Ouality Jewelry | We Teach Watches To Tell The Truth” Morganton, N. C. —Compliments of— | Morganton Home Auto Store te GOODRICH TIRES - BATERIES BICYCLES RADIOS ee ee ed — ||! —— ||} 1) 3 r, 3 2 it i i wi iu wi wi WH Wi WH Mo 1 Wi} Ht Nh HH wt WH Wit Wit Ni — 111 —— 11] —— ht Bo For — wr — itn ——! 11 et T= me == Hemme === 1 ene em pleg 111114 11} 1 1 Morganton,N. C. Hee hobo tote de este cdocho che sfe fee ese oleae atest fo fe fe oe oe ae ce senate fee de eo ocho —Compliments of— THOMAS MUSIC SHOP Phone 558 137 W. Union St. Morganton, N. C. she sfoofoofeofeofeoeaeoteataateateafeofe ef ofosteatestentecte fe fee sfooheofeofeofeofeofe denen ote aferfeofe tesla oe eof ofee Be oho eof oe obe fe fee ote feo feo feof ese fe see oe ee oboe offal e abe aheafe oe fe ZELEEA LLL ELE EE EEE EEE LEE xe BS 6 : 3 —Compliments of— % 7 e + ‘ we Re oe ee : + % she : DIXIE HOME STORE : % % she = z x3 Morganton, N. 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PHILLIPINES WITHIN A FEW HOURS | : BY TELEGRAPH. | ; PHONE 292 J | hm 0 bh mm a th tb mt) me NF mt EE fT ELOISE A smart Shoppe For Smart Women The Home of Nelly Don Dresses 7 | | i | | | | | Phone 332 | Morganton, N. C. ree | | | | | | | | | | | | HY HY Hh ||) HH Se ee —Compliments of— Morganton Curb Market 117 North Sterling Street PHONE 503 : FRESH FRUITS VEGETABLES STAPLE GROCERIES “WE HAUL DIRECT FROM GROWER” E. O. Whitley, Owner j HN A i fh et i ne fO of NE et tt et He OO KATZ DEPT. STORE, INC. MORGANTON, N. C. —Compliments of— CHARLES G. POTEAT JEWELER ‘i ete net mate | —Compliments of— i | | i | | MORGANTON GRILL | ! ..- “Where friends meet to eat” ma | Breakfasts - Lunches - Dinners WESTERN STEAKS =} SE E18 A aN AR A Blt | ! | | : —Compliments of— ) | | | | | THE BURKEMONT HOTEL | I : | I | | MARY LYN SHOP EXCLUSINE FASHION MODERATLY PRICED BURKE FURNITURE CO. 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C. Ka Morganton, N. C. % ‘Ke Ye te % OU os +f % Du i ht hf I OS 2 eshte toketoteootetetoteleteledetete letersi ote rlertest lefeotedtefestertesfeoterteate ok fe she ake oh of ake ake ole ole ake ake ake oe oka ake ake shi ole ote ake ae ae oe athe ake oe oe ake ake ole ake ake ake she whe ote oe ake re $ _— t—1!—1§—— 1 A tt tt OD te = ! % | | aXe we 7 ! a ae | | a we 7 ! ae ye | | : = | SANDERS CHEVROLET ANY | % we 1 ) WY fi S aé ct l ae x = ! + | | ake mF | att oe | | % ent 66 ; ce” j AP, Se | j i Complete Repair Service | OS Ke | | me MT = + at | | e aa Morganton, N. C. Phone 202 ! 2 e om = | % Ride the Bus + | ! at = | ie %” 7 u OG od 1 tt OB ae +e OG e ie Se aie. a er Ae — 11 | 1h ff | fl | SAFE DEPENDABLE CHEALA ee + BURAND'S, “We are proud to bea part of the | community which affords a school for the deaf” Morganton, N. C. Morganton, N. C. x a 6 i tt tt tt 1 tt tt af ee fff me ff A et Ne me me mm NE mmm —— 1 | fe iofe of ofe rhe ake ofc ofe nfs ake ofe ole eke ole ole ole ke oft ole ofe she ale oe oe she she oe 1 1 Autog caphs Aiutog rophs Autog capehs Elrice D. Daniels, Editor Patrica Kerley, Advertising Editor Melvin T. Ellis, Advertising Manager