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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1952 volume:

Our Alma Mater May we never forget our beloved Alma Mater, Our home for so many years. A home to remember When each dying ember Will reveal how she stilled our fears. Weve 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 here expires. Entrance to Main Building Through these portals we have passed; sheltering walls that hold for us happy and living memories. Dedication To Mrs. FrRANcES E. DAvIs A true and loyal friend, whose warm sympathy, unfailing devotion and genuine interest in all phases of owr school life, merits this tribute of our deep affection. ‘pep[noul JoyORIeYyD pue pouTes} useq aAeYy spulu ‘jyUads usveq vAvy sAep Addey pure pjey dF] sulppyIng JOoYyIG ng Our Superintendent Cart E. RANKIN “As you leave school this year to go out into the world to take up your life work, please know that with each of you goes my wish for happiness in your days. “IT suggest to get you a prayer, written by some unknown, but very wise person: “God grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change; The courage to change the things I can change; And the wisdom to know the difference between the two.” Principal BEN E. HoFFMEYER “Take one bright smiling face, two hard working hands, one alert mind and mix well with an unquestionable character; you will then have one happy, successful life.” Assistant Principal Assistant Principal ADVANCED - INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT Mrs. FrRANcEs E. Davis OpiE W. UNDERHILL “May you go through life with “My best wishes shall always with gallant, high-hearted follow you wherever you happiness.’ ” may go. Good luck!” Sitting: (L. to R.) Dr. E. O. Randolph, Chemistry; Mrs. Cordelia Giles, 10-A Grade. Standing: Mr. Jchn Kubis, Mathematics; Mr. Clarence Broecker, 10-B Grade; Mr. Carl Barber, 12th Grade. Absent: Mrs. Marie Davis, 11th Grade. Vocational Instructors : ; a ae 5 ee 3) ee 6 lt - : Front Row: (L. to R.) Mrs. Ann Vernon, Typing; Mrs. Sarah Fry, Sewing; Mrs. Carrie Dezelan, Home Economics. Back Row: Mr. John Oxford, Metal Work; Mr. Wilson Sherrill, Woodworking; Mr. Paul Crutchfield, Printing; Mr. Arthur Merrilla, Dry Cleaning and Pressing. Class Roll Vocational Seniors Seniors Ruby Anders Betty Bailey Petty Barber Helen Burgess Geneva Davis Leander Carroll Henry Dorsey Ruby Nelson Gray Finch Terry Parham H'lda Honeycutt Charles Pearson Rudell Matthews Christine Radford Charles McKenzie Etta Summerlin Billy McLain Alma Whitley Leona Miller Billie Sue Wright Class Officers jer QeCite(Nayh ssc ee Rs ee WE eee Sosa Leona Miller WiICEEETesiG Clithesue =e woke 2 eee Leander Carroll SOCIG Ca 1: weemeeme re eer ad, Ee ee ee pene Betty Barber CPCASUL CI serie cenit cs ene Me ...Henry Dorsey PASSISt ADL, “eLeaSULel. ext, ee ee see a .__Charles Pearson Class Motto We finish but to begin. Class Color Class Flower Maroon and White Gladiolas Class Tree Tulip Tree Junior Marshalls Kermit Capes Betty Turner RUBY LEE ANDERS Asheville Academic Diploma Ruby Typing, Home Economics, Sewing, Crafts Ki Fepha Honor Society, Treasurer, 1950- ile Ool= 52 Student Council, 1949-’52 Vice-President, Junior Class Pep Squad, Treasurer, 1950; ’51; ’52 Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society May Court, 1950, 1952 Leader’s Club, Treasurer, 1951-’52 Girl Scout Tennis, Swimming, Badminton, Hiking BETTY LOUISE BAILEY Graham Vocational Diploma Betty Home Economics, Typing, Sewing, Handicrafts Goodwin Literary Society Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Badmin- ton, Archery, Softball Christian Endeavor Society BETTY JEANETTE BARBER Gastonia Vocational Diploma Becky Typing, Sewing, Home Economics, Crafts Secretary, Senior Class Football Queen, Attendant, 1951 Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society May Court, 1952 Girl Scout Softball, Swimming, Hiking HELEN DORIS BURGESS Rocky Mount Vocational Diploma Sparkie Typing, Home Economics, Sewing, and Crafts Goodwin Literary Society Christian Endeavor Society Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Badmin- ton, Archery, and Softball THOMAS LEANDER CARROLL Reidsville Vocational Diploma Fat Stuff Metal Work Vice-President, Senior Class Sterling Honor Society, 1949-’52; Treas- urer, 1951-52 Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society Boy Scout Manager, Basketball Team, 1949; ’50; Bille By Football, 1948; 49; Selected to All-Amer- ican Deaf Team by The Silent Worker Magazine, 1950; Captain, 1951 racks l950. Db la57 Volleyball, Swimming, Baseball MARATHA GENEVA DAVIS Lenoir Academic Diploma Neva Typing, Home Economics, Crafts Sewing Fepha Honor Society, 1951-’52 Péader’s. Club, Historians el9oleo2 Pep Squad, 1948-’49 Goodwin Literary Society Christian Endeavor Society May Court, 1952 Archery, Hiking, Badminton HENRY LEE DORSEY Orlando, Florida Academic Diploma Bud Printing Treasurer, Senior Class Treasurer, Junior Class Sterling Honor Society, 1949-’52; Treas- urer, 1950-’51; President, 1951-’52 Student Council 1950-52 Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society Boy Scout, Life Rank Football, 1949; ’50; ’51 Basketball, 1950; ’51; ’52 iracksst 950% -O2 Voileyball, Swimming, Baseball GRAY ISOM FINCH Wilson Vocational Diploma Little Gray Woodworking Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society Sterling Honor Society, 1950-52 Boy Scout Manager, Football Team, 1949; 50; ’51 track) 1951; 752 Baseball, Swimming HILDA GREY HONEYCUTT Granite Falls Academic Diploma Honey Typing, Home Economics, Sewing, Crafts Fepha Honor Society, 1949-52 Student Council, Secretary, 1951-’52 Pep Squad, Vice President, 1950-51; 52 Christian Endeavor Society, Vice Pres- ident, 1950-51; President, 1951-’52 Goodwin Literary Society, Vice Pres- ident, 1950-’51; President, 1951-’52 Leader’s Club, 1951-’52 May Queen, 1952 a Softball, Ping-pong, Deck-tennis, Hiking AGNES RUDELL MATTHEWS Fayetteville Academic Diploma Rudy Typing, Home Economics, Sewing, Crafts Fepha Honor Society, 1948-’52, Vice Pres- ident, 1950-51; President, 1951-52 Pep Squad, 1948-52 ; Goodwin Literary Society Christian Endeavor Society Girl Scout Maid of Honor, May Day, 1952 Leader’s Club, Vice President, 1951-’52 Tennis, Swimming, Volleyball, Softball JOHN CHARLES McKENZIE Fairmont Academic Diploma Charlie Printing Student Council, 1951-52 Christian Endeavor Society, Treasurer 1951-’52 Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society Boy Scout, 19438-’51 Football, 1948; 49; °50; ’51; Honorable Mention, 1951, National Fraternal So- ciety of the Deaf publication; Honor- able Mention, 1951, Ashesville Opti- mist Bowl Basketball, 1948; 49; 750; 51; ’52 Pracky 195020 lae52 BILLY RAY McLAIN Oakboro Vocational Diploma Bill Woodworking Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society Boy Scout Football, 1948; ’49; ’50; ’51, Honorable Mention, 1950, National Fraternal So- ciety of the Deaf publication Basketball, 1949; ’50; ’51 Meee ROR “lake “tay? SYMENTHIA LEONA MILLER Boone Academic Diploma Cooter Typing, Home Economics, Sewing President Senior Class Fepha Honor Society, 1950-52 Pep Squad, 1948-52; Secretary, 1951-52 Leader’s Club, Secretary, 1951-52 May Court, 1952 Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society, Secretary, 1951-’52 Girl Scout Swimming, Tennis, Hiking RUBY LEE NELSON Waynesville Vocational Diploma Ruby Typing, Home Economics, Sewing, Handicrafts Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Archery, Softball, Badminton TERRY FARRELL PARHAM Franklinville Vocational Diploma Ham Dry Cleaning and Pressing, Tailoring Boy Scout Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society Manager, Track Squad, 1952 Swimming, Volleyball, Softball Hobby: Collecting Rocks and Minerals CHARLES DAVID PEARSON North Wilkesboro Vocational Diploma Chuck Dry Cleaning and Pressing, Tailoring Track Manager, 1949; ’50; ’51 Football Manager, 1949; ’50 Manager, Basketball Team, 1951 Goodwin Literary Society Christian Endeavor Society Assistant Director of Small Boys’ Play Activities, 1951-52 Assistant Treasurer, Class of 1952 Hobby: Collecting Stamps DOROTHY CHRISTINE RADFORD Wilmington Vocational Diploma Christie Typing, Home Economics, Sewing, and Handicrafts Goodwin Literary Society Christian Endeavor Society Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Badmin- ton, Archery, Softball ETTA LOUISE SUMMERLIN Goldsboro Vocational Diploma Etta Typing, Home Economics, Handicrafts, Sewing, Cooking Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society Tennis, Volleyball, Softball, Archery, Badminton ALMA LEE WHITLEY New London Vocational Diploma Sis Sewing, Typing, Home Economics, Crafts Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society Basketball Manager, 1952 Softball, Volleyball, Swimming, Badmin- ton, Archery, Tennis BILLIE SUE WRIGHT High Point Vocational Diploma Billie Sue Home Economics, Art, Sewing Christian Endeavor Society Goodwin Literary Society Girleocout, 1949: 950; 51; 52 Basketball, 1950; 51; ’52 Softball, Badminton, Archery Hobby: Collecting Stamps Class of 1952 The Senior Class Bast ri Sa SS Front: Charles McKenzie, Betty Barber, Ruby Anders, Hilda Honeycutt, and Billy McLain. Rear: Henry Lee Dorsey, Geneva Davis, Rudell Matthews, Leona Miller and Gray Finch. The Vocational Class Front: Helen Burgess, Leander Carroll, Alma Whitley. Rear: Charles Pearson, Billie Sue Wright, Ruby Nelson, Betty Bailey, Christine Radford, Etta Summerlin, Terry Parham The High School Academic Seniors Ruby Lee Anders Betty Barber Geneva Davis Henry Lee Dorsey Gray Finch Hilda Honeycutt Rudell Matthews Charles McKenzie Billy McLain Leona Miller Vocational Seniors Betty Bailey Helen Burgess Leander Carroll Ruby Nelson Terry Parham Charles Pearson Christine Radford Etta Summerlin Alma Whitley Billie Wright Juniors Bobbie Bledsoe Kermit Capes Eetty Daniels Peggy Greene Zeldia Hope Juanita Merritt Dan Miller Jo Peedin Ronald Richards Elma Simmons El’zabeth Steed Betty Turner 10th A Grade Tommy Crumpler Carl Brooks Madge Foster Avis Freeman Mary E. Johnson Vilas Johnson Rosalyn Lee Everette McAlister Clyde Morton Joan Robbins Arthur Thaxton Sterling White 10th B Grade Fred English Joyce Gallimore Billy Heath Geraldine McLain Earl Moore Lowell Riddle Peggy Riddle Tommy Smith Wiley Smith $th Grade Wayne Brinkley Howard Carpenter Oliver Clark Nelson Cooley Hugh DeVenny O’Neal Dabbs Ivey Faircloth Everette Helms Lonnie Leonard Jack Phillips Donald Senter Class History By Rudell Matthews and Charles McKenzie Tne Graduating Class of 1952 has a total oc wenty members. Of tnese, ten are irom the Academic Department and tne others are irom the Vocational Department. Both classes were newly rormed in the tall of the 1951-’52 scholas- tic year. ‘T'nis class can rightly lay claim to being tne largest ever to graduate from N. C. S. D., exceeding the class of D1 by two. Ruby Anders, an Academic Senior, entered the Primary Department in 1939. Her home is in Asheville where she was born, on December 21, 1932. Ruby has been much interested in Home Econom- ics courses. However, she is fairly good at typing and hopes to secure work as an office employee. Betty Bailey, a Vocational Senior, who has been deaf since birth, was born on November 4, 1931. She came to school in 1939. Her home is in Graham. She hkes cooking and typing and hopes to secure work in a hosiery mill after graduation. Betty Barber, an Academic Senior, hails from Gastonia, where she was born on March 2, 1932. Her deafness was the result of bad tonsils. Her beginning at N.C. 8S. D. dates back to 1939. She would like to be an office worker after gradua- tion. Helen Burgess, a Vocational Senior, entered N. C. S. D. in 1938. She became deaf from ear trouble during infancy. She was born in Edgecombe County on August 2, 1931. She has acquired much training and skill in sewing. She is eager to find a job after her final parting LLOMIE Ne Cnoe Leander Carroll, a Vocational Senior, is the fattest and jolliest member of the class. He was born in Rockingham County and entered N.C. S. D. in 1938. He was born deaf. In spite of his avoir- dupois, Leander enjoys keeping him- selt busy in the metal shop and possess- es much skill with his hands. He has been taking advanced training at the Morganton plant of the Drexel Furniture Company and will be well prepared to be employed. Geneva Davis, an Academic Senior, was born on October 21, 1930. An attack of scarlet fever during infancy deprived her of her hearing. She started her schooling at N..C. 5) Din) thes fall on 1937. Geneva’s present home is in Lenoir. Geneva is interested in Home Economics courses. She has not decided what she will do after graduation. Henry Lee Dorsey, an Academic Senior, is a restless and active fellow, who has his home in Orlando, Florida, but his heart has always belonged with N. C. S. D. He was born on February 6, 1932 and entered school in 1939 with Miss Betty Watrous being his first teacher. He enjoys different sports but his first love is scouting to which he has devoted a great deal of his spare time. His in- dustry and ambition will soon be re- warded in the form of a badge denoting the Eagle rank. Gray Finch, an Academic Senior, was born on August 11, 1930 and he lives in Wilson. The cause of his deafness is un- determined. He came tos a Gao) at 1939. He is something of a wizard in mathematics. He derives much fun from baseball and basketball. He is thinking of entering the Kendall School in Wash- mavenmeye. ID), (C;, Hilda Honeycutt, an Academic Senior, has always been a quiet and dignifield young lady. Her birth date is July 20, tally deaf during infancy. She came to 1932. Illness with diphtheria left her to- N. C. S. D. in 1939 and had Mrs. Tucker Walker as her first teacher. She enjoys Home Economics courses and typing which she hopes will help her secure an office job as a typist. Rudell Matthews, an Academic Senior, entered the Primary Department in 1$4u. She was born in Cumberland County on January 26, 1930. It is not known what affected her hearing, but she is partially deaf and derives some benefit from a hearing aid. She has a job waiting for her at the State Motor Vehicle Department. Charles McKenzie, an Academic Sen- ior, was born on October 27, 1931 and his home is in Fairmont. He became deaf from a long illness and entered school in 1938. Charles has earned letters in football, basketball, and track. Print- ing is his trade and he is eager to secure work as a linotype operator. Leona Miller, an Academic Senior, comes from Boone. She was born on August 7, 1930 and has been deaf since birth. She first set foot on the NCSD campus in 1941. By nature she is a quiet and very sweet person. She is the presi- dent of this Graduating Class. She is hoping to work at the Skyland Textile Company located in her home town. Ruby Nelson, a Vocational Senior, hailing from Waynesville, in the mount- ains of Western North Carolina, was born on November 1, 1932. She started to school in 1939. She has been deaf since birth. Cooking and sewing are much to her liking. She paricipates in sports with enthusiasm and likes softball and tennis best of all. Terry Parham, a Vocational Senior, began his new life at N. C. S. D. in 1940, after mastoiditis had deprived him of his hearing when he was twenty-six months old. He was born on September 2, 1y51 and his home is in Franklinville. He has been very active as a Koy Scout and has attained the star rank. He has learned dry cleaning and pressing as a trade. Charles Pearson, a Vocational Senior, came to N.C. S. D. from North Wilkes- boro in 1938. He was born on August 10, 1931. His deafness was caused by whoop- ing cough. Charles has been keen in working with numbers and figures. He delights in making silly and nonsensical remarks which never fail to make his friends laugh heartily. Christine Radford, a Vocational Sen- ior, born on July 28, 1933, entered school in 1840. She comes from Wilmington. She has learned a great deal in sewing and cooking; enjoys softball and bad- minton. She hopes to find a job after graduation. Etta Summerlin, a Vocational Senior, was born on March 22, 1933. Deaf since birth, she came to N.C. S. D. in 1940. Her home is in Goldsboro. She likes cooking and work in crafts. She always has fun when playing softball, tennis or volley- ball. There is a dairy products company near her home and she thinks she would like to work there. Alma Whitley, a Vocational Senior, entered school in the fall of 1939. Spinal meningitis left her deaf at eighteen months of age. She was born September 23, 1932 and her home is in New London. She is interested in cooking and sewing. She played some varsity basketball. Billie Sue Wright, a Vocational Senior, became deaf from a hard fall. Her home is in High Point where she was born on November 14, 1931. She played on the varsity basketball team and is fast in sports. She expects to work in her grand- mother’s Florist Shop. Trees I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose besom snow has lain Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me But only God can make a tree. —Joyce Kilmer Address delivered by Hilda Honeycutt, Senior Class President, at the tree planting ceremony, Thanksgiving Day, November 1952. “The Graduating Class of 1952 takes much pleasure and pride in the planting of this, our cless tree. It is called a tulip tree. We, as a class, will be forgotten long after we have departed from NCSD. But in this tree, the spirit of the Class of 1952 shall remain. With each passing year we members of this class will pay visits to our Alma Mater and in doing, we shall take time to pause and view this wonderful gift of Nature. It is our earnest hope our that tree will grow into one as splendid as those around it. We want it to be looked over and cared for so it can in the years to come add beauty to the campus and serve as a cool shady spot for children who will live at Main Building many years hence. 7 As we go out into the wide world, we pray that our life will be as noble, beautiful and useful as this tulip tree will grow to be. We are deeply proud to leave this landmark at NCSD to remember us by and we pledge to live a life that will reflect not shame—but honor on this tree.” Class Will By Betty Barber and Leona Miller We, the Graduating Class of the North Car- Olina School for the Deaf, in the year one thousand nine hundred fifty-two, being sound in mind, with most other senses in good order, realizing we are on the verge of being shoved into the cold wide world, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. Rudell Matthews leaves her skill in sewing to Peggy Greene. Hilda Honeycutt and Charles McKenzie leave Betty Daniels and Donald Senter their love of reading comic books. Gray Finch passes on to Everette McAlis- ter his habit of dressing neatly. Christine Radford leaves her favorite past- time of looking at pictures to Lois Plemmons. Alma Whitley leaves her love of Sunday letter-writing to Geraldine McLain. Etta Summerlin leaves her enjoyment of sitting in a rocking chair to Edna Brinkley. Billie Sue Wright leaves her fondness for sports and her tomboyish ways to Jo Peedin. To Juanita Merritt, Betty Bailey leaves her weakness for restful and refreshing week end naps. To Avis Freeman, Ruby Anders leaves her fondness of eating at all times. Ruby hopes this will not give her a barrel-shaped figure. To Carl Brooks, Leander Carroll leaves his love for working in the metal shop. Witnessed by: , Jae aaa Charker 7 £ jd Gb se Re deel Mat he Whe Fac To Marie James, Ruby Nelson bequeaths her delight in telling funny jokes and her skill at mimicking people. Billy McLain leaves Ronald Richards his habit of day-dreaming. Leona Miller leaves her quiet ways to Zeldia Hope. She hopes Zeldia will remain as sweet as ever. Betty Barber leaves her fondness of wear- ing pretty clothes to Rosalyn Lee. Henry Lee Dorsey leaves his weakness for coffee and his enjoyment of so many drinks to Tommy Smith. Henry drinks coffee to keep awake but he frequently dozed in school. Charles Pearson leaves his habit of teasing girls but never winning a lass to Vilas John- son. He hopes Vilas will have better luck. Terry Parham bequeaths his zeal and en- thusiasm for Boy Scout work to Clyde Mor- ton. Helen Burgess passes on to Elizabeth Steed her comradeship with Peggy Riddle and the fun she had with her. Geneva Davis leaves Bobbie Dean Bledsoe her habit of keeping secrets. In witness thereof, we affix our signature to this, our orginal and only, will and test- , Chetty POR is Bit Sue thrghf plinny Farha Cha rkss (Reavaar Alken Bur Signed by: Home tithe , Odin Effe bm or Yi Shae Ade Class Prophecy By Henry Lee Dorsey In the summer of 1970 I set out on a long journey. As I progressed on the trip, I found it to be an immense plea- sure and so very interesting, beyond my imagination. I had been working in Tokyo, Japan the past eighteen years as a printing and lithography expert. I had been so many years away from America that I yearned to return to the good old States. It had been hard being away from my folks and friends. Ayhuge luxury liner boresmesacross the vast Pacific. Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, I left ship and decided to visit tne Hawaii School for the Deaf. I strolled around the campus and presently met Gray Finch for whom I was looking. He had been there for several years, as director of athletics and recreation. I was surprised to learn that he had married a cute Hawaiian girl and they had two little boys, twins The next week I departed for San Francisco on a fast ocean liner. A few hours after landing, I boarded a stream- liner for Los Angeles. I intended to look up Charles McKenzie, who had a job there as a linotype operator. It was great seeing the fellow and he looked young as ever. His wife was very attractive. Their home was full of life with five children, all boys, between the ages of fifteen and five. They were mischievous youngsters and I wasn’t a bit surprised. It was a big family and Charles proved to be doing mighty well. We went on a tour of Los Angeles and then I purchased a sparkling new light blue Oldsmobile “88”. Charles gave me the addresses of Hilda Honeycutt and Leona Miller in St. Louis, Missouri. The Olds was powerful and traveled so fast that I reached St. Louis in two and half days. I found that Hilda owned a type- writer company which she established herself. But she had married and her husband was running the successful business. Her two children, both girls, twelve and eight years old, were really darlings. Hilda informed me that Leona had moved back to North Carolina about a year ago. I started out and arrived in Knoxville and took the opportunity to visit the Tennessee School for the Deaf. I was delighted to find Charles Pearson there. He was well settled, as dean of boys and instructor in dry cleaning and tailoring. He was sporting a yellow-black 1970 Cadillac. As I stopped for gas before leaving Knoxville, by remarkable coincidence, I found Ruby Anders there with her husband ! She looked well and happy. We had a hurried chat and she explained that she and husband were on a month’s vacation to California. It was an exciting moment. I told about myself, and whom I had visited. She told about several of the old classmates. Stopping in Morganton, I visited my Alma Mater. I felt like a stranger there, seeing all those new faces. However, I knew some of the staff and they told me all I wanted to know. A new Main Build- ing had been built and it looked ultra- modern. The new primary unit looked wonderful. I visited the Drexel Furniture Comp- any where I found Leona Miller in charge of the typing section. She had a responsible position because of her knowledge and experience. She was one of the best paid employees in the office. In eastern North Carolina I visited several ladies who were ih my graduat- ing class. Billie Sue Wright was a happily mar- ried housewife. She was living in a mod- ern house on a fine mechanized farm. ter husband was a capable man with two tine sons to help him. Billie Sue had a sweet daughter, fourteen years old, to help her around the house. Betty Bailey, Christine Radford, and Ruby Nelson all lived in Raleigh. They each had a fine job with the State. The three were good friends and companions and they went on many trips together. They were enjoying themselves so much that they were not ready to think of get- ting married. Etta Summerlin had married on after graduation. She had moved to Texas and was living on a big cattle ranch. Helen Burgess was married and living on a big farm. Her home and the farm were well kept, and she, with her hus- band and six children, three boys and three girls, were comfortably settled. I learned that Terry Parham had a small but successful business as a repair service man. He was a jack-of-all-trades in Franklinville N. C. and was always being called, that he had not found time yet to settle down and get married. In Richmond, Virginia I looked up Geneva Davis. She was working in an office and her husband was employed in the shipping section of the U. S. Postal Service. She was looking good and had become plump. I was glad to find her very much happy. I drove up to Washington, D. C. as there was to be a big homecoming foot- ball game at Gallaudet College. At the game I met Rudell Matthews and she hadn’t changed a bit even though she had three sets of twins. She had married well and was happy with six hellions. Rudell advised me to look for Leander Carroll but she had to help me find him. I didn’t recognize him and could hardly believe he was the same person as his waist had shrunk to size 32 and all that was left were powerful muscles. He was working for the government at Navy Yard. He was married to his sweetheart of school days and they had three healthy boys resembling Leander, as I remember him. I never thought it was possible for Leander to lose even twenty- sive pounds. I had the surprise of my life! Several weeks later I turned south- ward to visit my folks in Florida. En- route, I stopped in Roanoke, Virginia to visit Betty Barber. She was married and had a boy, thirteen years old, and a girl, nine years of age. Betty still had her slim figure because oi her being busy with two children and working at an office for the Southern Railway. Her husband was employed on the night shift at the Roanoke Times. My next stop was in Charlotte, N. C. where I met Billy McLain at the Meck- lenburg Club of the Deaf. He was mar- ried and held a good job with a wood- working company where he was an A-1 worker. He was very active in sports. He and his wife had been doing so many things all the time that they hadn’t started raising a family. I guess he will always be “Wild Bill.” I also met Alma Whitley who was visiting in Charlotte. She had worked for awhile; then got married and after hav- ing a boy, she returned to work. She has enjoyed her job as a garment inspector and won’t give it up. She has helped the family income; they live in a fine house and own a nice car. At last I was on my way to see Mom and Dad. As I arrived at the house, I jumped out of the car, rushed up the steps in such a hurry that I sipped and fell flat on the porch. The fall jolted me and I was puzzled to find myself lying on the floor. Then I became wide-awake and knew I had rolled off the sofa where I had been taking a long sound nap. Well folks, that was quite a vision I had in my DREAM! Student Council Va: Seated: (L. to R.) Ruby Anders, Hilda Honeycutt, Secretary; Clyde Morton, Presz- dent; Mr. Clarence Broecker, Adviser; Betty Turner, Vice-President; and Betty Dan- iels. Standing: Charles McKenzie, Vilas Johnson, Zeldia Hope, and Henry Lee Dorsey. eae On My Honor, I Will Do My Best; To Do My Duty To God and My Country. Fepha Honor Society Seated: (L. to R.) Ruby Anders, Treasurer; Peggy Greene, Secretary; Betty Turner, Vice-President; Rudell Matthews, President; Mrs. Carrie Dezelan, Adviser. Standing: Geneva Davis, Leona Miller, Zeldia Hope, Hilda Honeycutt, Rosalyn Lee, Betty Daniels. Sterling Honor Society Seated: (L. to R.) Henry Lee Dorsey, President; Mr. Albert Mehl, Adviser; Clyde Mor- ton. Vice-President; Gray Finch, Leander Carroll. Standing: Wiley Smith, Everette McAlister, Sterling White, Billy Heath, Tommy Smith, Lonnie Leonard, Fred English. i pao De ole? Homecoming Queen and Attendants Bobbie Bledsoe Betty Turner Betty Barber H omecoming Football On Saturday, November 10, 1951, the NCSD Bears defeated the SCSD Green Hor- nets in their annual gridiron contest, 20 to 6. The weather was of the made-to-order kind, Indian Summer, and the high school stadium was a colorful scene of alumni, students and visitors from the three border- ing states. The Bears made the first two touchdowns on long forward passes from Lonnie Leo- nard to Ted McBride. The last NCSD touchdown was scored by Charles McKenzie on a 40-yard run though the center. South Carolina scored its lone touchdown in the last minutes of play soon after capturing 2 blocked punt. During the intermission Betty Turner, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Robert Turner of Morganton, was coronated Homecoming Queen in a beautiful and impressive ceremony. Her court attendants were Bobbie Dean Bledsoe of Fleetwood and Betty Barber of Gastonia. The Pep Squads of both schools, S. C. dressed in green and white and N. C. in blue and white, put on a colorful show to climax the intermission fes- tivities. Following the game the entire crowd was guest of NCSD at a sumptuous barbecue supper given in the gym. A most entertaining program was given in the auditorium with John E. Crutchfield presiding, assisted by co-chairman Edward Farnell. Useful prizes were given away to holders of lucky numbers and the best “story tellers”. It was well past midnight when the friends of school days of yore began to disperse, all exclaiming the most wonderful Homecoming ever. Present were some 400 Alumni in addition to the school personnel and out of town guests—about 800 in all. Pep Squad RRA ASA AS ERRREGE SISTA, MM HHT EE te FEB ETHE a a) ae aN Hh a a he 4 5 HE NAH Etat = oer ioe ee eee itt PH) PH HE ate W] HAH HEH ATL Their vells cheered the Bears on no matter the odds. Football Squad é the team was there afightin’. 5 tory or defeat In VIC game te ayed the rugged hey p! di Girls’ Basketball Team Sitting: (L. to R.) Jo Peedin, Betty Daniels, Geraldine McLain, Juanita Merritt, Bobbie Bledsoe, Joyce Gallimore, Elma Simmons. Standing: Alma Whitley, Manager; Ann Weaver, Zeldia Hope, Carolyn Gardner, Betty Turner, Billie Sue Wright, Rosalyn Lee, Manager; Mr. John Kubis, Coach. Boys’ Basketball Team . aby yes Se “i 8 ae. = % e : aa 1 : : R.) Carl Brooks, Manager; Glenn Patterson, Wayne Brinkley, | Leelee at aay Meee Tommy Smith, Leander Carroll, Manager. Second Row: Mr. Carl Barber, Coach; Lonnie Leonard, Edward Miller, Dan Miller, Nelson Cooley, Everette McAlister, Henry Lee Dorsey, J.R. Moore, and Billy Heath. Track Squad Here is the gem of NCSD’s athletics. Theirs has been the lion’s share of medals and trophies. How NCSD Fared in Athletics 1951 Football Results NEGASHDs Opponents = ChiisttS choo] === 6 to = CROSS ON Caan 26 20S), ©, S. ID, COE 0—Glen Alpine 19 (Se Wvanvdonsyilllcy 32 i= otanley, {asses een LS 6—Virginia School _. 0 12—Tennessee School _ 14 Baskeball Results Girls’ Record NEC SED: Opponents 30—Rutherfordton _______ al A5—— CASA 7 eee ee a eee 34 29—Kendall School _______ 13 ES eG, Sy IDE Sa 44 43 ==) ENO lee ea 67 41—Morganton 50 DO =a Oa 71 Zen Collin © hn 90 Away games NEG Sa Opponents 35—Forest City ....____ 59 30—Lenol) = een 25—Morganton _._.____s- 32 21—lLincolnton _ _ 79 19—Rutherfordton ____ 59 20—Forest City 59 S0—=Marions | ae) Boys’ Record NEGA SoD) Opponents 30—Rutherfordton .___._ 42 39—Casar 2 See 23—Kendall School _.____ 50 24S. C454) ae 82 BO ALSOP reek 40 il INOnexeraNyON 44 AINSI N 54 HO =—lincolmntO i= 28 44_Forest City _ 43 302 len Olin S53 27—Morganton 38 ls-—Ibirayeolkeywoia Sil 23—Rutherfordton ___ ad NCSD Track Review and 1952 Results The NCSD football and basketball teams have not been much of a threat in Western Conference AA competition. But now NCSD has gained prestige through its success in track. Track was re-established here in 1949 on a trial basis and in 1950 it replaced baseball as a major sport. Since then NCSD has been up and coming and a real contender. In the 1950 Western Conference cham- pionship meet held on the School field NCSD was runner-up to Marion. The 1951 squad was vastly improved and turned in an impressive record during regular meets. The second Western Con- ference meet took place here and this time NCSD won the first place trophy. In 1952 NCSD retained the champion- NT Gas.) Triangular Meet, April 18 59 — Myers Park (Charlotte) . 32 enol rich school = 9 Triangular Meet, April 30 50 — Hickory High School —— 46 — Statesville High School _.. 4 Meet, May 7th Ti J lenoir High School _.= Me Opponents ship, winning in story-book fashion, coming from behind in the last two events to top a formidable Hickory team 43 to 38. Six teams participated in this multi-lateral championship meet. Previ- ously NCSD sent its team to vie in the first annual Western Carolina Relay sponsored jointly by the Asheville Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Asheville Citizen-Time Sports Department. The NCSD team had men in every event and placed in all but two. Though team points were not compiled, the Asheville sports scribes expressed the opinion that were points for each team summed up, first place honor probably would have gone to NCSD. There is little doubt as the squad brought home the “lion’s share” of medals and, in addition, a first place trophy in the medley relay. N-CS.D; Western Conference Meet, May 16 43 — Hickory High School _.. 38 Opponents — Marion High School -.... 27 =Cherry vil lee bay Soe 12 = Wenomr sHighe school == 8 COM OLN Elena Best Individual Record For 1952 TRACK EVENTS Time 100-yard dash _______---- Fred English === — 10.4 220-yard dash .._______— Diderel WrayelhS al 23.8 A40-vyard dash = Wiley Smith === Say 880-yard dash = Wayne Brinkley —____— PA les atl 120-yard low hurdle -..- MedeVicsride === 14.1 Oinesnan lee. U tl ene Frank Mitchell === 4:57.8 1320-yard relay = Charlie McKenzie____— 2:38.5 Wayne Brinkley, Wiley Smith and Fred English FIELD EVENTS Height Pole Vill) Ted McBride = 10 Hf High Jump —-—-—-—---- Billy Heath ——___-__—_ tire Distance Broad J UMD se Fred English —___ 19 tales Shot eu Larry Fowler —-—---——----— 41 it. Discs Tommy Johnson -—-----—- iiibwing. 4 sabe Program SUNDAY, JUNE FIFTEENTH Fifty-Seventh Commencement North Carolina School of the Deaf — 1952 Baccalaureate Sermon 8:00 “Po M) 2 ee ee ee ee eee Auditorium THE Rev. FRANK E. MCKENZIE Grace Episcopal Church, Morganton r WEDNESDAY, JUNE EIGHTEENTH Commencement Exercises LOSS 0AM Oe i ee eee Auditorium Invocation gases THE Rev. Epwarp P. BENNETT, Pastor North Morganton Baptist Church Greetings =e ee ee Dr. Cart E. RANKIN, Superintendent Saluta tory: Gees ee eee Hitpa HoNEYCUTT Introduction ess. THE Rt. Rev. Howarp E. RONDTHALER, Bishop of the Moravian Church and President of the Board of Directors, N.C. School for the Deaf Commencement@. dd (ess geese anne Dr. E. K. Granam, Chancellor of the Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates Awarding of Prizes Valedictory 225 ne eee eee ee Rusy LEE ANDERS Benediction 2 eee THE Rev. Epwarp P. BENNETT THE Rev. JAMES R. FoRTUNE, Commencement Interpreter BreTTy TURNER and Kermit Capes, Junior Marshals Miss Joy Bowers, Pianist Salutatory By Hilda Honeycutt Th 1952 Graduating Class of the North Carolina School for the Deaf bids you welcome. We are happy to have you with us. Your presence here honors us, inspires us and makes us realize all the more the importance of this high goal— Graduation Day. It has been a long time since our first step up the ladder of learning and today we are happy that we have achieved the first important stopping place. The teach- ers here have been true friends and we find it hard to express our full gratitude to them for their faithful work. We therefore extend a special welcome to these teachers and staff members to whom we owe so much. In the audience today are many of our fellow students, friends of our school years. We have shared many experi- ences, of work and play, fun and fellow- ship, which will always be counted among our dearest memories. We salute you today for the last time as school- mates, but it is our fond wish that our friendships made at N. C. S. D. may be lasting and warm. Again, we bid each one of you wel- come and hope this program will prove to be an interesting and memorable one jn this important occasion. Valedictory By Ruby Lee Anders It is difficult to believe that we have reached our goal, Graduation Day, and that today we have come to the end of the happiest chapter in our lives. It is also difficult to realize that we are leav- ing our beloved Alma Mater, our home for so many years; a home that has given the very best in education and has taught us to go forth unafraid. We are deeply grateful to the State of North Carolina for our splendid school. To the Board Members we wish to express our appreciation for their interest in our school. To the superintendent, principal and teachers, we wish to express our grati- tude for their patience, understanding, love, and kindness that have led us ever upward to achieve this, our goal, Grad- uation. To the students, we say farewell with sadness because we are leaving you, our friends, with whom we have had so much fun, joy and sorrow. We will miss you after we leave and we shall never forget in the years to come what our beloved Alma Mater has done for us. And to our beloved Alma Mater, we bid an affectionate farewell. : Air Conditioned! “What We Serve, We Serve The Best” The Book Store Everything for the School Fried Chicken : Plate Lunches and Office Home Cooking GIFTS RarNsow GrILL Morganton, N. C. Morganton, N. C. Kirksey and Company, Ine. Funeral Home Best, Cheapest, Most Dependable For More Than 40 Years Bakeries, Inc. BURAND'S The Specialty Shop For Men and Women In Morganton Valdese, N. C. 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