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

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Hass Hfistory By TERRY WRIGHT The Class of 1960 is a rather small one. There are five academic seniors and nine vocational seniors. Elizabeth Fannie Allen, daughter of Mrs. Clarence H. Allen, is a vocational senior. She was born in Concord on July 3, 1941, but now lives in Albemarle. Her deafness was caused by spinal meningitis. She entered the North Carolina School for the Deaf when she was six years old. Her first teacher was Mrs. Tuttle. When she was in the seventh grade, she joined the Christian Endeavor Society and the Goodwin Literary Society. This year she was asked to join the Fepha Honor So- ciety and became a member of the Student Body Association, the Choir, and the Pep Squad. She hopes to be married soon after she graduates. George Washington Baxter, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Baxter, is an academic senior. He was born in Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania. He now lives in Char- lotte. He became deaf when he was two years old. He attended public school until two years ago when he came to the North Carolina School for the Deaf. His first home- room teacher was Mrs. Bigham. He joined the Christian Endeavor Society and the Goodwin Literary Society last year. This year he became a member of the Sterling Honor Society and the Student Body Asso- ciation. He hopes to work with his father after he graduates. Grace Louise Canady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carson F. Canady, is a vocational senior. She was born in Hope Mills on September 7, 1939. She was born deaf. In 1946 she en- tered the North Carolina School for the Deaf. Her first teacher was Miss Gordon. In 1953 she became a member of the Christian En- deavor Society and the Goodwin Literary Society. She has always been interested in sports, especially track and basketball. She won awards in basketball and track as an oustanding player. In 1957 she joined the Pep squad. Last year she was chosen to be a mem- ber of the Fepha Honor Society. This year she became a member of the Student Body Association and the Choir. She hopes to go to the World Olympics for the Deaf in Fin- land in 1961. William Ben Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Davis, is a vocational senior. He was born in Black Creek on December 5, 1939. The cause of his deafness is unknown. In 1947 he entered the North Carolina School for the Deaf. His first teacher was Miss Sieze. After being in this school two years, he at- tended public school in Black Creek for sev- eral years. In 1958 he returned here. He is a member of the Christian Endeavor Society, the Goodwin Literary Society, the Monogram Club, and the Student Body Association. He also took part in several sports. He hopes to work in a factory after he graduates. Martha Duffell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Duffell, is a vocational senior. She was born in Kannapolis on August 14, 1939. The cause of her deafness is unknown. In 1947 she entered the North Carolina School for the Deaf. Her first teacher was Mrs. Crutchfield. In 1953 she joined the Christian Endeavor Society and the Goodwin Literary Society. In 1954 she joined the Girl Scouts and was a member until 1956. In 1957 she joined the Pep Squad and was chief cheer- leader for two years. In 1958 she became a member of the Fepha Honor Society. This year she joined the Choir and the Student Body Association. She played basketball for four years and was the captain of the team in 1957 and 1958. She hopes to work in the Cannon Mills after she graduates. Geraldine Gardner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Gardner, is a vocational senior. She was born in Kinston on April 7, 1940. She was born deaf. She entered the North Carolina School for the Deaf in 1946. Her first teacher was Miss Watrous. In 1953 she joined the Christian Endeavor Society and the Goodwin Literary Society. She played bas- ketball and track for several years. In 1957 she joined the Pep Squad. This year she be- came a member of the Fepha Honor Society. She hopes to be a commercial artist after she graduates. Franklin Delano Handy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Handy, is an academic senior. He was born in Burlington on October 13, 1938. His parents don’t know what caused his deafness. In 1946 he entered the North Carolina School for the Deaf. His first teacher was Miss Gordon. When he was in the sev- enth grade, he became a member of the Christian Endeavor Society and the Good- win Literary Society. He was treasurer of the Christian Endeavor Society for two years. He likes sports a lot and was on both the football and basketball teams for four years. In 1956 he became a member of the Sterling Honor Society. He was vice-president this year. He has been a Boy Scout for many years. This year he became a member of the Monitor Club and the Monogram Club. He was the president of the Monogram Club this year. He was a junior marshal last year and was also the president of the junior class. This year he was senior class treasurer. He

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hopes to work in the Burlington Mills after he graduates. Annie Marie Hufham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Hufham, is a vocational senior. She was born in Fayetteville on August 8, 1939. She doesn’t know how she became deaf. She entered the North Carolina School for the Deaf in 1948. Her first teacher was Miss Sieze. She was a Girl Scout for several years. In 1953 she became a member of the Christian Endeavor Society and the Goodwin Literary Society. In 1958 she joined the Pep Squad. This year she joined the Choir, the Fepha Honor Society, and the Student Body Association. She hopes to work in a mill after she graduates. Gay Frances Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Miller, is an academic senior. She was born in Advance on December 2, 1940. She entered the North Carolina School for the Deaf in 1947. Her first teacher was Miss Bowers. When she was in the seventh grade, she joined the Christian Endeavor Society and the Goodwin Literary Society. She took part in sports for several years and was on both the track and basketball teams. In 1958 she became a member of the Pep Squad and the Fepha Honor Society. She was vice presi- dent of both in 1958. She became president of the Pep sauad this year. She was a cheer- leader for two years. She was chosen to be president of the Fepha Honor Society this year. Also this year she was Homecoming Queen. She is a member of the Student Body Association and was vice president this year. She was the junior class secretary and was senior class vice president. She hopes to work in an Office as a typist after she graduates. Barbara Ann Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julian L. Phillips, is a vocational senior. She was born in Selma on June 17, 1939. She now lives in Kenly. Her deafness was caused by an infection. She entered the North Caro- lina School for the Deaf in 1945. Her first teacher was Mrs. Tuttle. In 1953 she became a member of the Christian Endeavor Society and the Goodwin Literary Society. In 1956 she joined the Pep Squad and was treasurer this year. In 1958 she was asked to join the Fepha Honor Society. She was vice presi- dent of that society that year. She was a junior marshall. She hopes to be married soon after she graduates. George Franklin Pierce, son of Mrs. Sadie Pierce, is a vocational senior. He was born in Raeford on May 1, 1940. He entered the North Carolina School for the Deaf in 1947. His firct teacher was Miss Sieze. Most of his school life he has been interested in sports. He played football for several years. He was captain this year and was First Team All American in 1958. He was on the wrestling team from 1954 to 1957. In 1953 he became a member of the Christian Endeavor Society and the Goodwin Literary Society. This year he joined the Monitor Club, the Monogram Club, and the Sterling Honor Society. He hopes to work in a shoe repair shop after he graduates. Ruby Lee Stevens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie C. Stevens, is a vocational senior. She was born in Loris, South Caro- lina, on November 24, 1940. She now lives in China Grove, North Carolina. She was born deaf. She entered the North Carolina School for the Deaf in 1946. Her first teacher was Miss Watrous. In 1953 she became a member of the Christian Endeavor Society and the Goodwin Literary Society. In 1958 she joined the Pep Squad. This year she was asked to join the Fepha Honor Society. She hopes to be married after she graduates. Beverly Kay Willis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer D. Willis, is an academic senior. She was born in Beaufort. She now lives in Williston. She attended public schools until two years ago when she entered the North Carolina School for the Deaf. Her first home- room teacher was Mrs. Bigham. Last year she joined the Pep Squad, the Christian Endeavor Society, and the Goodwin Literary Society. This year she was asked to be a member of the Fepha Honor Society. She was the senior class secretary. She hopes to go to business college this fall. Terry Readling Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hayward Wright, Sr., is an academic senior. He was born in Mooresville on Au- gust 20, 1939. He now lives in Cornelius. He was born deaf. He entered the North Carolina School for the Deaf in 1945. His first teacher was Mrs. Tuttle. When he was in the seventh grade, he joined the Christian Endeavor Society and the Goodwin Literary Society. He was the president of the Chris- tian Endeavor Society in 1958. He has been a Boy Scout for many years and he joined the Explorers this year. He was a junior assistant scoutmaster this year. He became a member of the Sterling Honor Society and in 1958 he was the secretary and was the pres ident this year. In 1958 he also joined the Photo Club. This year he joined the Choir and the Student Body Association and was elected president of the Student Body Association. He was the junior class vice president and was the president of the senior class. He hopes to enter Gallaudet College in the fall.