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

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S JOHN STERLING WHITE Winston-Salem “And the thoughts of vouth are long, long thoughts.” Woodworking Sterling Honor Society 1951-’54; Vice-President 1953-754 Student Council 1952-’53 Boy Scout 1947-54; Junior Assistant Scoutmaster 1953-'54 Senio: Class, Treasurer Football 1949-53 Track 1952 The Clock Tower, Associate Editor and Photographer Intramural Sports: swimming, volleyball. so.tball. soccer Advanced Department Students First Row: Brownie Stamey, Betty Sue Anderson, Jean Greene, Patsy Clark, Virginia Hines; Second Row: Faye Johnston, Ann Weaver, Jewell Gordon, Edna Brinkley, Nancy Bulla, Dorothy Settlemeyre, Paulette McGee; Third Row: Johnny Miller, Tommy Lindsey, Gene Smith, Robert DeVenny, Edward Miller, Bobby Taylor, Donald Hill; Fourth Row: Benny Mann, Herman Spencer, Morris West, Glenn Patterson, Ted McBride, Howard Carpenter, Willie Brower, Lindsey McFarland, Roy Yokeley.

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TOMMY FRANKLIN SMITH Waxhaw ere eae ; ‘Toiling, rejoicing, sorrowing on through life I go.” Woodworking, Dry Cleaning and Pressing Boy Scout 1946-48 Sterling Honor Society 1951-’53 Football 1950-’53 Basketball 1949-’54; Captain ’53- Co-Captain 754 Track 1950-’51; °53-’54 Intramural Sports: volleyball, baseball, swimming WILEY MARTIN SMITH Roseboro “It’s my duty and I will.’ Printing Boy Scout 1944-’49 Sterling Honor Society 1950-’54 Football Manager 1951-53 Varsity Track 1952-’53 Junior Class, Treasurer 1953 Intramural Sports: softball, swimming, volleyball, football ROY EVERETTE WALSER Lexington “The mirror of all courtesy.” Woodworking Senior Class Secretary Christian Endeavor Society, Secretary 1953-’54 Sterling Honor Society 1951-’54; Secretary °53-’54 Intramural Sports: tennis, volleyball, swimming

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Hass Histo uy Tommy Smith and Billy Heath The graduating class of 1954 is the largest class in the history of the school. It consists of twenty-six members. Eighteen are academic graduates and eight are vocational gradu- ates. This group represents three classes which were formed in the fall of 1953 with Mr. Barber, Mrs. Davis and Mr. Simpson as home- room teachers. The past year has been a short but happy one filled with many exciting and interesting events. The school was host to the Mason-Dixon Tournament in March. We were very proud of the good sportsmanship shown by our team, and, also, of the way in which all students cooperated to make the tournament a success. We did not expect a banquet this year as there is no junior class. Imagine our surprise when there was one given in our honor. The food was delectable and the decorations most attractive. We wish to thank those who were in charge for their interest in making it such a delightful occasion. The highlight of the year was the trip to Washington D. C. We had looked forward to it for months and at last the day arrived. Early on Thursday, March 25, we piled into our bus and were on our way. The trip was planned to the last detail and we accomplished a great deal of sightseeing. We returned weary and exhausted, but we shall never forget this wonderful experience. Time does permit me to mention all the activities of the year as I want to give a thumbnail sketch of each senior. Hartsell Arrington, a vocational senior, was born in Clyde. He entered school in 1942 with Miss Betty Watrous as his first teacher. His dream is to own a ranch. He is a member of the Sterling Honor Society. He was chosen to play in the Optimist Bowl game in Asheville on December 4, 1953. Cecil Crowder, a vocational senior, entered school in 1940. Mrs. Tucker Walker was his first teacher. He plans to work at the Enka Rayon Company when he finishes school. Cecil’s home is at Mars Hill where he was born June 25, 1933. O’Neal Dabbs, an academic senior, was born at Spray on November 9, 1934. When he entered school, Miss Marjorie Gordon was his teacher. He was a member of the football squad. He hopes to find work in a printing shop. Fred English, an academic senior, was born in Aberdeen on August 22, 1932 but now lives at Raeford. He entered school in 1945 with Mrs. Triebert as his first teacher. His favorite sport is football. He has done good work as editor of The Clock Tower. He hopes to be a linotype operator for a newspaper in West Virginia when school closes. Avis Freeman, an academic senior, entered school when she was seven years old. Her first teacher was Mrs. Tucker Walker. She is very much interested in sewing and typing. She was a member of the Pep Squad for several years. She plans to take a course at Kings Business College before getting work in an office. Her home is at Eagle Springs where she was born February 10, 1933. Billy Heath, an aca demic senior, was born September 3, 1934 at Washington, N. C. He now lives in Hickory. His first teacher was Miss Watrous. He has been active in sports. He was captain and an All-American star in 1953. He was president of the class this year and was a member of the Student Council. Mary Ellen Johnson, an academic senior, was born in Wilkesboro on January 29, 1934. When she entered school in 1941, Miss Gor- don was her teacher. She was a member of the Student Council and the manager of the girls’ basketball team in 1954. She was in the Pep Squad for four years. S he plans to be a typist when she finishes school. Vilas Johnson, an academic senior, entered school in 1941 with Miss Gordon as his first teacher. He was born July 2, 1935 at Wilkes- boro. His work in scouting has been outstand- ing. He was vice-president of his class and was president of the Christian Endeavor Society this year. He hopes to enter Gallaudet College this fall. Rosalyn Lee, an academic senior, entered school in 1941. She also had Miss Gordon as her first teacher. She, Vilas, and Mary Ellen have been in the same class since they first started to school. She was a member of the basketball team and a cheer leader for the Pep Squad. Her chief interest is training and showing off her horse. She plans to study art in college. Richard Leonard, a vocational senior, was born in Morganton October 4, 1935. Miss Watrous was his first teacher when he entered school in 1942. He was a member of the foot- ball team from 1949 to 1953. He plans to work at the Fisher Body Company in Flint, Michi- an. ‘ Everette McAlister, an academic senior, hails from Lincolnton where he was born on