North Warren High School - Echoes Yearbook (Smiths Grove, KY)

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PHUPHECU As I stepped from the rocket that brought me from China to San Francisco I waved good-by to the pilot, Joe Alexan- der, who had recently received the Nobel Prize for aviation.l had a wonderful feel-' ing of coming home again after 5 years of hard work in a small mission. Upon ar- rival at the Palace Hotel, you can imagine my surprise when the owner who greeted me was none other than Jennie Kincheloe, dressed very attractively in wine velvet. She insisted that I join her for dinner. Who do you suppose her escort was ? Dr. Eugene Waller of the 'Kill or Cure Clinic. Whenwe walked into the magnificient ball- room my eyes quickly scanned the guests for familiar faces. At a corner tablel noticed Earl Lloyd Estes, winner of the Speedway Races for 5 years straight. Could this be because of the practice he got while in high school? At the same table was Alma Jean Marr, county truant of- ficer, who emphasized the importance of regular school attendance. I turned to see Franklin Bolton, the Representative of Kentucky, entering with Princess Margaret Rose. Will she abdicate the throne for love as did her uncle ? Among the other guests were Maurice Cole of Huston, the oil magnet who struck it rich in his own back yard while digging a posthole for a clothesline. One table I noticed in particular was Patsy Rector Watkins and Colleen Jordan Potter discussing the latest novel, For- everl-lot ,a cookbook of course. Franklin told me that David, having strained his voice at his first appearance at Carnegie Hall answering Z0 curtain calls, was re- covering at his southern plantation and would be unable to attend. Because of so many socialengagements Virginia Prather, debutante of the season arrived late. Two of the most striking figures on the dance floor were actress Mearlene Hen- drick and her escort, a top brass of the Navy. My eyes wandered from the dance floor to a table, which was complete ly surrounded by girls, I could hardly recognize Leslie James, the most sought after bachelor in California. Suddenly the spotlight flashed upon two distinguished entertainers, Dolores Mor- rison, concert pianist, and Virgil Gilbert, who replaced Bob Hope in the heart of the teenagers. After the most enjoyable evening I ever spentl retired tomy room and picked up the evening paper to scan the headlines. But my casual glance changed to a stare whenl noticed the article on the front page. Miss Jean Owen, owner of the Hope Dia- mond has gone on bail for Jerry Cole, now residing inthe City Jail, charged with bigamy. Mr. Cole's lawyer is Robert Houchins, well known lawyer all over the U.S. Couldhis arguing in high school have helped him to attain this position? After this startling news, I turned on my radio thinking some music might set- tle my nerves. Quicklyl recognized a fam- iliar voice. I soon found the announcer to be Kathleen Cowles advertising Frank Pra- ther's eye props for those who keep late hours. This is the greatest discoveryffsgince Hadacol.Sudden1y the program was inter- rupted to announce that Short Stuff, the Jockey who had riden Bettle Bum, the winner of the Ky. Derby turned out to be a girl, Sylvia Bowles. Lying in the darkness ofmy hotel room I realized how fortunate all of the graduates of North Warren are. Each has found his place in society and a lasting happiness. Violet Guinn

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VHLEUICTURU Members of the faculty, classmates and friends This occasionis a happy one to us, for our work here is done. We the graduating class, are full of hope and eager for the great world in which we must take up our life -work, not as here, under the watchful eyes of our faculty, but armed with that power which we have acquired by years of effort under their direction. These have beenhappy years, yes very happy years and it is not without a pang of regret thatwe enter the path which sep- arates our happy past from the broader unknown future. We are aware that this is really the second commencement of our lives. Our life is a book of volumes threeg the past, the present, and the yet-to-be. The first we have finished and laid away, the second we are writing day by day. The third and last is locked away and only God holds the key. To you, Mr. Betts, it is my pleasant privilege, as representative of the class, to express the gratitude of its members for your every effort to make real Amer- ican men and women out of the raw mat- erial within your hands. It is safe to say that no student of this class can ever see or hear z+c or angels and planes, without calling from the recess of his memory your pleasing personality, your witty words and your profound philosophy. Let us hope that you will continue to honor future stu- dents of North Warren as you have honor- ed us. To each of our other teachers we are most grateful. We find it hard to ex- press inwords our enduring affections and our esteem for your sterling worth and nobility of character. We trust that the years to come will demonstrate to your ! satisfaction as well as our own that your efforts were not in vain: that you were suc- cessful, in turning us out - men and wom- en. Friends of the Undergraduate Classes, we are leaving you in the best and most capable hands we know. By hard perserver- ing effort and diligent study we have master- ed many of our lessons. On the other hand for every wasted hour, we have paid by a lack of knowledge, so in leaving I would like to remind you of that old Proverb, 'Sow a thought - reap an action: Sow an action - reap a habit: Sow a habit - reap a character: Sow a character - reap destiny ! How important then, it is that you should sow with the utmost care from the very be- ginning and think only those true and pure thoughts that must eventually develop into the strong and noble life you wish to build. Often our faith weakens under pressure of a difficult situation, but we must have courage to dispel fears and to press ong keeping our eyes on the distant horiiong ever seeking divine guidance lest we fal- ter, then stumble in the wrong direction. Classmates, as we separate let every one bear none but the pleasante st memories of our high school life. Let the same spirit which has characterized our days here distinguish our after life. Let us pledge to live in noble deeds, with wisdom may our feet be shod, Fair hope our guiding star, our hearts by faith be linked with Godg and Love shed its light afar. May we ever strive to maintain the honor of our Alma Mater. May our lives be such as shall bring pride to her and cause our instructors tobejustly proud of having taught us how at least to begin to live. Violet Guinn

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IILHSS Ullll -ll-I-ll-ll- --ll---ll-I---I The Senior Class of 1949-50 wills its ability to study hard to the on- coming seniors. Joe Alexander wills his quietness to D. W. Tabor. Frank Bolton wills his loudness in class to Betty Britt. David Bolton wills his timidness on the basketball floor to Robert Hunt. Leslie James wills his right to be a good basketball player to Joe Cooke. Earl Loyd Estes wills his right to be valedictorian to Jimmie Ander- SOT1. ' Frank Prather wills his right to go to Bristow to Leon Colter. Virgil Gilbert wills his curly hair to Grant DeMuth. Eugene Waller wills his height to Elson Bullington. Maurice Cole wills his right to go with Carolyn Capps to Billy Martin Falin. Virginia Prather wills her southern drawl to Norma Crowe. Alma Jean Marr wills her ability to giggle to Doris Whittle. Sylvia Bowles wills her loud talking to Evonna Watt. Jennie Kincheloe wills her short hair to Dorthy Compton. Jerry Cole wills his right to flirt with the girls to his brother, Wil- lard Cole. Colleen Jordan wills her temper to Dorthy Russell. Patsy Rector wills her ability to copy history to June Edwards. Violet Guinn wills her brains to Yvonne Cole. Kathleen Cowles wills her arguing ability to Sue Carol Studle. Jean Owens wills her pretty eyes to Sue Turner. Dolores Morrison wills her versatility to Nadine Wheeler. Mearlene Hendrick wills her right towork in the office to Bonnie fee. - Robert Houchin wills his ability to argue to Billy Mansfield. 14 Caf-