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

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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

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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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February 21, 1933. Miss Joy Bowers was his first teacher. He was on the basxetball team in 1951 and was a member of the 1953 foot- ball team. He also belonged to the Sterling Honor Society. He hopes to enter Gallaudet College in the fall. Geraldine McLain, an academic senior, en- tered school in 1940. Her first teacher was Mrs. Tucker Walker. She was born May 8, 1934 in Kannapolis but now lives in Lugoff, South Carolina. She was a member of the basketball team and the Pep Squad. She likes typing and plans to get an office job if she doesn’t become a model. James Morrow, a vocational senior, joined the class in the fall of 1952 after attending public school. He was born on April 9, 1934 in Morganton. He will work at the Rich Milling Company when he finishes school. Clyde Morton, an academic senior, lives in Albemarle. He came to school in 1940 and Mrs. Tucker Walker was his first teacher. He was president of the Student Council this year. He has played football and was manager of the basketball team. Scouting has been his hobby. Jack Phillips, a vocational senior, was born at Bear Creek on November 6, 1936. He entered school in the fall of 1941. Miss Gordon was his first teacher. He has trained in the woodworking shop and plans to be a carpen- ter. Charles Puett, a vocational senior, lives in Morganton where he was born November 22, 1934. Mrs. Horton was his first teacher. He plans to get a job as a machinist this summer. Lowell Riddle, an academic senior, had Miss Watrous as his first teacher in 1941. He lives at St. Pauls where he was born August 17, 1934. He plans to operate a farm when he graduates. Peggy Riddle, an academic senior, was born November 13, 1934 in Sanford. When she en- tered school in 1941, her first teacher was Miss Bowers. She was manager of the basketball team and a cheer leader this year. She likes ivping and plans to get work in an office. Joan Robbins, an academic senior, entered school in 1940 with Mrs. Tucker Walker as her first teacher. She was born August 12, 1933 in Concord. She was on the basketball team and was cheer leader for three years. She was chosen May Queen this year by popular vote. She would like to be a model when she graduates. Charles Sentelle, a vocational senior, entered N.C.S.D. in 1949 after attending public school in Brevard. He was born May 3, 1933. He was manager of the football team this year. He plans to get work in a factory near his home after graduation. Donald Senter, an academic senior, was born March 25, 1934 in Woodfin but he now lives in Morganton. In 1941 he entered school with Miss Gordon as his teacher. He has train- ed in the print shop and plans to continue this work when he finishes school. Wiley Smith, an academic senior, was born in Roseboro on April 20, 1932 and entered school in 1938. Mrs. Tucker Walker was his first teacher. He was a member of the Sterling Honor Society and co-manager of the football team this year. He wants to be a linotype operator. Tommy Smith, an academic senior, first saw the light of day at Weddington on April 24, 1934. Miss Watrous was his first teacher. He has been very much interested in sports and was on the football team for four years and was a member of the basketball team for six years. He was one of the All-Tournament players at the Mason-Dixon Tournament in Virginia in 1953. He hopes to go to Gallaudet College this fall. Roy Walser, an academic senior, entered school in 1950. Mrs. Horton was his first teacher. He was secretary of this class and is interested in office work. He was born in Lex- ington on April 27, 1931. Sterling White, an academic senior was born in Elizabeth City, January 5, 1935. He now lives in Winston-Salem. His first teacher was Miss Watrous. He was treasurer of the class this year. He would like to study chemistry if he goes to college. We hope you have enjoyed this brief history of the class. May each member succeed in his life’s work and be a credit to the North Caro- lina School for the Deaf. Best wishes to all.