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

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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. Charlie Holbrook also left us in 1946, so the Class of 1948 began their senior with exactly nine mem- bers, all of whom have had the endurance to “hold out” until graduation.

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Realizing that our scholastic career is nearing an end and that our days on the N.C. S. 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.