Norwood High School - Norwoodian Yearbook (Norwood, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1951 volume:

CUasl (XJL ' rri u’ TTlal jZr f!% y% ? At nfjA Aq ’ A T„ ,-w •Li . fill fMR , Tilt, sZaJutc. ttuu. J THE BLAZER- HEADLIGHTS OF ’51 In eighteen - hundred - and - fifty - one American railroad just begun. In nineteen - hundred - and - fifty one Seniors of Norwood have just begun. To enter College, to shoulder arms, To establish homes, to plow their farms To train for jobs, to seek the good, And help to build the best Norwood. Foreword We Seniors of Norwood liken ourselves to a modern train with headlights blazing and the crew in control as we speed on toward our de- stination— the realization of our fondest hopes and dreams. These wheels of progress incite us to blaze new trails to new adventures. We classmates have been riding together for twelve long years, and now, in 1951, the end of the line has come for us as a Senior Clas s. May this yearbook recall vivid experi- ences of our journey together and preserve for each of us a TRAIN of HAPPY MEMORIES. The Editors, Mary Ella Skidmore Dolores Stewart Principal and The School Board Mr. Henry Hinson Mr. H. J. Lentz - Chairman Mrs. Watt Tuey - Treasurer Mr. B. G. Short - Principal Office Scene DEDICATION We, the Blazer Staff of 1951, proudly dedicate this yearbook to Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Grady, Short and Joan, our beloved principal’s family. We deeply appreciate their contributions to Norwood School and community for the past seven years. Through their progressive leadership and guidance as Norwood School has taken great strides in educating boys and girls for a better tomorrow. We, the class of 1951, express our love and appreciation to those we thus honor and extend our sincere good wishes for every happiness and success. 2 The Blazer Staff Headlights of ’51 pV ° ' 4a The Annual Staff MRS. A. D. McNEILL Faculty Advisor CO- EDITORS: Mary Ella Skidmore, Dolores Stewart, BUSINESS MANAGERS: Ralph Livingston, Jerry Clayton. CIRCULATION MANAGERS: Sarah Blalock, Ola Mae Russell. SPORTS EDITOR: Raymond Skidmore. ARTISTS: Creola Beck, Lowell Thompson SNAPSHOT EDITORS: Carolyn Hester, Gordon Everhardt. STATISTICIAN: Eloise Pop- lin. CLASS EDITORS: Fred Luther, Vann Matthews. ALL ABOARD, SENIORS! Truth and Ambition Guide Our feet. Class Poem by Sarah Blalock FLOWER: Carnation COLORS: Red and White We are the class of fifty-one; Our school days here are almost done. We ' ve come to school these last twelve years; We’ve had our fun, our work, and tears. Norwood High is our quiding light, Our colors fair are red and white. Our flower the carnation rare- Spills spicy fragrance in the air. Truth and Ambition Will Guide Our Feet”; Our class motto just can’t be beat. We love our teacher, Mrs. McNeill, Who has taught us to work with skill. We’ll be proud as the years go by To know we’re graduates of Norwood High. Class Song Our best to you, Dear ol’ Norwood true. We will leave behind Tender mem’ries kind; And through the years Though we’ve doubts and fear We will think of you- That will help us to be true. Remember this: We had happiness As we move along, We will sing your song. So here’s to you And our teachers true! May your days e blest- That’s our wish for you. OFFICERS WYATT COLLINS .... President EUAL LENTZ . . . Vice president CREOLA BECK Secretary TREASURER . . Raymond Skidmore SENIORS: Class meeting in homeroom. MRS. ROY SKIDMORE MR. W. V. HESTER MR. LLOYD TRAYWICK EDDIE YOUNG LINDA WRIGHT MRS. E. O. BYF.D WYATT COLLINS Thi 2 same swell fellow yesterday, today, and to- morrow. ' ' Co-Editor of Rambler 4; Bus Driver 3,4; Cast of I Shall be Waiting” 4; S. P. S. Member 2,4; F.F. A. 1,2,3; Vice President Sophomore year 2; Senior President 4; Basketball 2,4; Rambler Staff 3; Honor Roll 1,2,4. EUAL LENTZ Everyone knows him and is proud of it.’’ Transfer from New London 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Vice President of Class 4; Mon- ogram Club 1,2, 3, 4; Member of S. P. S. 4; F.F. A. 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3; Business Manager of Rambler 4; Cast of Apple For Teacher 4; Dramatic Club 1,2,3; Fashion Show 4. f 5 : . : ii I CREOLA BECK Keep your sunny side up and go smiling through. Transfer from Davis-Townsend High School Jan. 14,1950. Typist 3,4; Annusl Staff 4; Class Sec- retary 4; Cast of Betty Gets The Heir’’ 4. RAYMOND SKIDMORE JR. Pep and ability all in one. Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Cast of An Apple for Teacher” 4; Treasurer of Class 4; Annual Staff 4; Rambler Staff 3; Glee Club 1; Typist 2; Honor Roll 2; Miss Norwood High Court 1 . When I Think, I Must Speak Typing 2,4; Basketball 2,4; Rambler Staff 4; F.H. A. 1,2; Honor Roll 4; Beta Club 4; Cast of Apple for Teacher’’ 4; Cast of True Love Rewarded” 4. JAMES IVEY What he can’t do can’t be done, Honor Roll 1,2, 3, 4; Scholarship Medal 2,3; Chorus 2; Dramatics Club 2; Technical Director of A Christmas Tree for Josie” and Special Guest” 2; World Peace Contest winner 3; Class President 3; Beta Club 3,4; President 4; President S.P.S. 4; Rambler Staff 4; High School P.T.A. Representa- tive 4; Cast of True Love Rewarded” 4. ESTHER CAROL WRIGHT OLA MAE RUSSELL The rare harmonious blessings of good looks and intelligence Transfer from Albemarle High School 4; Typing 3,4; Honor roll 3,4; Beta Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Miss Norwood High” 4; Cast of ”1 Shall Be Wait- ing” 4; Miss Hi Miss” 4. RALPH GENE LIVINGSTON The perfect combination: goodlooking clothes and a goodlooking fellow ” Mr. Norwood High” 4; President of class 1; Cast of Apple For Teacher” 4; Business manager of Annual 4; Typing 3 • MARY RUTH PINION Not bold nor shy, nor short, nor tall, but a plea- sant mingling of them all, Co-Editor of Rambler 4-; Typing 2; F.H.A. 1,2; Glee Club 1; Dramatic Club 2; Cast of I Shall Be Waiting” 4. ( EDWIN OSCAR BYRD, Jr. There should be more hours for pleasure, and less hours for work May Day Court 1, Rambler Staff 4; Bus Driver 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Co-Captain Basketball 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Commencement Marshal 3; Glee Club 1,2; Dramatic Club 1,2; Cast of A Ready Made Family” 1; Christmas Tree For Josie” 2; I Shall Be Waiting” 4; Miss Norwood High” Court 3 DONALD FLAY FOWLER Men may come and men may go, but shall go on forever’’ Attendant for Miss Norwood Hi 3; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Chief Junior Marshal 3; Glee Club 1,2; President of Monogram Club 4; Typing 4; Cast of Apple For Teacher” 4; Vice President of S. P. S. 1; Basketball co-capt. 4; Monogram club 3,4; Business Manager of Rambler 4; Fashion Show 4. 11 DWIGHT ELWOOD MABRY Friendliness is his by- word Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Treasurer of F.F.A. 2; Rambler Staff 4; Cast of Christmas Tree For Josie’’ 2; Cast of Just What They Wanted” 2; Fashion Show 4. DOROTHY JEAN SNIPES She is gentle, she is shy, but there ' s mischief in her eye ” Typing 2,3; Cast of Apple For Teacher” 4; Ex- change Editor for Rambler 3,4; Glee Club 1; Dra- matic Club 2; Beta Club 4; i MARGARET ELOISE POPLIN In God’s creation there is no place appointed for the idle ” F.H.A. 1; Glee Club 1,2; Cast of Apple For the Teacher” 4; Annual Staff 4; Typing 2. WILLIAM GORDON EVERHARDT He gets along wherever he is because it is just his nature ” Caxt of I Shall Be Waiting” 4; Snapshot Editor of Annual 4j Typing 2j Dramatic Club 2 ] Fashion Show 4. JERRY FARREL CLAYTON don ' t care what happens, happen to me” Cast of Fashion Show” 4; of Annual 4. just so it doesn’t Business Manager SARAH GLENDEl BLALOCK ' 7 live for fun and fun I have ” Cast of Apple For Teacher” 4; F. H. A. 2; Basketball 4; Glee Club 2; Dramatic Club 2; Annual Staff 4. Uh U CAROLYN DAPHINE HESTER A Peppy person we just have to like” Cast of Apple for Teacher” 4; F.H.A. 1,2; Har- vest Queen 4; Glee Club 2; Dramatic Club 2; An- nual Staff 4; Typing 2. ELI SHOFFNER LOWDER What I don’t know doesn’t bother me” .F.A. 1,2,3; Basketball 4; Bus Driver 4; Monogram lub4; Rambler Staff 4; Cast of Fashion Show” 4. 15 1 VIRGINIA MAE BRITT She’s small enough to be looked over, but she won’t be overlooked ’ Glee Club 1, 2; Rambler Staff 3, 4; Typing 4; Cast of ' ' Apple For Teacher” 4. TONY WILBERT DEESE Silence is better than unmeaning words’’ School Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1 , 2, 3, 4; Circulation Manager of Rambler 4; Fashion Show 4. FRED MARION LUTHER He puts his worries in a pocket with a hole in it Annual Staff 4; Cast of Fashion Show” 4. JIMMY CRAIG CRUMP The world is as you take it F.F.A. 1,2,3, 4; Rambler Staff 4; Fashion Show 4. 17 LOWELL THOMPSON He has a smile for everyone” Annual Staff 4; Dramatic Club 2. ROBERT RUSSELL SNUGGS Studying makes others wise, but it makes me otherwise” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rambler Staff 4; Cast of Apple For Teacher” 4; Fashion Show” 4. 18 MARY ELLA SKIDMORE Sweet, Petite, and full of fun ” Co-Editor of Annual 4; Glee Club 1,2; Dramatic Club 2; Junior Editor Rambler 3; Miss Norwood High Court” 1; Cast of An Apple For Teacher” 4; Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4, Capt. 4; Monogram Club 2, 3,4; Typing 2; VoiceMedal2; Treasurer ofMonogram Club 2; F.H.A. 1,2; Commencement Marshal 3; Music 1,2. i DOLORES IRENE STEWART Short, Sweet, and hard to beat.” Chief Junior Marshal 3; Music 1,2; Glee Club 1,2; Dramatic Club 2; Cheerleader 4; Co-Editor of An- nual 4; Cast of Just What They Wanted” 2; Cast of True Love Rewarded” 4; Cast of Apple For Teacher” 4; Typing 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2; Assistant Editor of Rambler 3; Monogram Club 4. LINDA WRIGHT She s ' a cute little girl, With a cute little figure. Stand back, boys, Till She gets a little bigger Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wright. EDDIE YOUNG He’s a cowboy small; He’s a cowboy grand; He’s the cutest little mascot In all the land.’’ Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young. 20 Class History One happy day in August, 1939, an excited group of six year olds entered the Norwood School as proud first graders. Miss Mary Lums- den and Miss Pearl Smith were ourtteachers. In the second grade we were really getting to be big boys and girls with Miss Katherine Robbins and Miss Edith Richie teaching us the three R’s. Miss Katherine Craven and Miss Mildred Wadell were our teachers in the third grade, and in the fourth grade Miss Dorothy Herman and Miss Eloise Brooks. We were really excited by the time we got to the fifth grade, with Miss Jeanne Knox, Miss Patty Marks and Miss Louise Atwell as our teachers, because the next year we would be in the Gram- mar Grades. Here we made much progress in getting acquainted with our teachers and new friends. Our teachers were Mrs. Austin Reid, Mrs. Ed Vick, sixth, Mrs. Clifford Mabry, sev- enth, Mrs. J. C. Hough, Mrs. Kermit Young, eighth. Finally the great and exciting day came! We took another important step, and we were enrolled as freshmen in the Norwood High School with Mr. J. M. Dry as our sponsor. We were somewhat frightened but delighted with the new life we were about to lead. The next year as sophomores we had become better acquainted with high school, and we had many nice times with Miss Bess Ivey as our sponsor. Again in our Junior year, Miss Ivey was our sponsor. This was the year we had long wait- ed for--the year we gave our Junior-Senior Banquet, and we really did keep the Seniors guessing. Then on March 17 the Juniors with the care and guidance of their lovely sponsor gave in the Hotel Albemarle a banquet they will long remember. On February 23 another exciting thing happened to us: We received our class rings. This year we lost Sadie and Sarah Nichols, Jane Whitley, Martha Ann Ty- son, Patsy Lee, Patsy Britt, Graham Maner, Bobby Byrd, Donald McIntyre, and Frank Poplin. By this time we had begun to think seriously of our future. When we returned to school our last year, most of us had decided what we wanted most in life. Now in 1950 and 1951 thirty- three grown- up boys and girls are reigning as seniors! All our dreams are coming true, with Mrs. A. D. McNeill as our beloved sponsor. No one could have wished for a more generous, under- standing, and sympathetic teacher than this lovely blue-eyed lady. We all love and adore her sincerely, and envy all other classes who will have her as their Senior leader. This year the Senior Class lost: Mary Honeycutt, Don Brewer, Franklin Thompson, Bobby Hal- comb. Now we must look toward graduation with much gladness yet sadly too— because we will have to leave the place where we have had so much fun. Looking back over these twelve years the things we had dreamed of had really come true. We will always cherish these mem- ories of Norwood High School with love and adoration. Now we take a few pages from our treas- ured diary. These things will always be im- portant to us: Sept. 8— The Seniors, along with some of the other students, went on an exciting trip to the William Neal Renoylds Coliseum to see the Ice Capades Of 1950.’’ Sept. 21 --The Seniors were graciously enter- tained at an informal party by their sponsor, Mrs. A. D. McNeill. Oct. 2—The officers, mascots, and gradepar- ents were elected. Wyatt Collins-President; Eual Lentz-Vice President; Creola Beck- Secretary; Raymond Skidmore-Treasurer. Linda Wright and Eddie Young were chosen mascots. Roy Skidmore, Mrs. E. O. Byrd, Mr. Lyod Tray- wick, and Mr. W. V. Hesterwere elected grade- parents. Oct. 12-Seniors ordered calling cards. Oct. 27--The school’s Halloween Carnival was a success with Carolyn Hester being crowned Harvest Queen’’ by Mr. B. G. Short. Nov. 1--A Weiner roast was held on Morrow Mt. The Seniors invited their gradeparents and mascots. Returning home, the Seniors enjoyed a bowling party given by Mr. and Mrs. E. 0. Byrd. This was great fun! Nov. 17-18- The Seniors presented one-act plays. An Apple For Teacher,’’ I Shall Be Waiting,’’ Betty Gets the Heir,’’ Fashion Show. ’’ Nov. 17— After the plays, Mrs. Roy Skidmore entertained the Seniors at an informal party in her home. Nov. 22— On a dreary rainy day everyone came dressed in his Sunday best to have his picture made for the annual. Nov. 28— The Seniors journeyed to Albemarle to have their pictures made in their caps and gowns. Nov. 24— Senior superlatives were chosen. Nov. 27--Seniors received calling cards, and we felt very important by giving the under classmates a card for the asking. Dec. 4— The student body elected Ralph Liv- ingston and Ola Mae Russell Mr. and Miss Norwood High. ’’ Jan. 10-12, 1951— Mid-term exams!!! Jan. 25— The Seniors were invited to Albemarle to college Day at Albemarle High School. Jan. 26-Deadline for last page of annual. These things we were looking forward to at the time: March ?— Junior-Senior Banquet. April— Arrival of invitations. May— Senior Banquet. May-— Party for Juniors. May— Arrival of caps and gowns. May— Final Examinations!!! May— Farewell Party. May-— 17 - 21 -—Graduation!!!! Class Prophecy After a strenuous game of ball one evening, I sat down by my television set; and, as I was watching it, I was surprised to see, flashed upon the screen, Previews of the Class of ’51.’’ In the first attraction I saw James Ivey, teaching French at the University of North Carolina; next, I see Robert Snuggs working very hard as a bouncer in a New York Night club. Ola Mae Russell is doing well as a secretary for a big law firm, and Mary Ruth Pinion is fashion editor of the New York Times. Who is the handsome young doctor coming down the Ward? Why, it’s none other than Doctor Wyatt Collins,” and assisting the doctor is a very a ttractive black-headed nurse, Esther Wright. Sarah Blalock is known all over the world as a great woman athlete; Ralph Livingston is on set” in Hollywood making a picture. In a chemistry lab I see Gordon Everhardt quietly at work on a new experiment— BOOM ' Now a huge lighted sign comes into sight, Lee’s Super Market” and who is its manager Raymond Skidmore, of course. Eloise Pop- lin is happily occupied as a housewife with a charming little family. There is Tony Deese down in Florida running a big truck farm, and about to leave the the coast is Admiral Jerry Clayton on his ship, the U.S.S. Norwoodian.” I hear now the sound of an airplane and the pilot is none other than Fred Luther. Uncle Sam has also employed Creola Beck who is a great woman test pilot in jet planes. Next is the scene of a second grade class room where children are busily studying their lessons; and why not, their teacher is Mary Ella Skid- more. Class Prophecy Carolyn Hester is now in the land of her dreams, she is now keeping house for a handsome young soldier. Donald Fowler has been promoted to General Manager of C. A. after long many years of hard work? Who is the tall red-headed guy jumping center for the Rochester Royals Basketball Team? It’s Eual Lentz, of course. In an office I see Dolores Stewart as secretary for General Motors Co. Marching in the parade on the Armistice Day there is a familiar looking face, why it’s Eli Lowder. The scene is a fine New York restaurant and the waitress is Hallie Mar Blalock; on the walls of the restaurant are many fine paintings, and these were done by that great artist, Lowell Thompson. Vann Matthews is now a busy man employed in C. A. There is Jean Snipes, the owner of a large business school. Sailing, sailing, and on the large ship sailing toward the North Pole is Admiral Ed Byrd. Elwood Mabry is now a pitcher for a big ball club and Virginia Mae Britt is doing well as a private secretary for a senator in Washington. Who is the young man in the Army uniform, why it’s Jimmy Crump. He is a Capt. in Uncle Sam’s Army. Just as the program was getting more interesting, I seemed to hear some one calling me in a far off distance, and I was awakened by my mother who was telling me to go to bed. Although it was just a dream maybe the pre- dictions for the Class of ’51” will be true. RAYMOND SKIDMORE, Prophet z m W rn JO TJ t ?0 O apple for the . — , Dixie Duke, do you men he talked to you?’’ Course ah do, Honey Chile, Undiscovered Beauty ejfipSS- BE WAITING % ■ XV( GETS t HE |H| You will be proud of Carl, Mother Betty evaded him, or shall we say, she gave him the slip. 24 ■SH r 0 Hft m Z © Last Will and Testament We, the senior Class of N orwood High School, County of Stanly, and state of North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, do, hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other wills heretofore made by us. We, in this manner, do dispose of o ur possesions: To the dear old school, We would just like to leave, peaceable, and quiet like, carrying with us always many happy memories. We leave to Mr. Short, our beloved princi- pal,our deep appreciation for his understand- ing ways and his faithful guidance through our school life. We can always remember him as one we could turn to in time of need. To the faculty, we leave all the other students, and we hope they are pleased with you as much as we were. To the Junior class we leave our position as Seniors, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we have. We, the Senior Class of ’51, leave our sponsor, Mrs. McNeill, the pleasant memories of our senior year together. To the Gradeparents, we leave our admir- ation and keen appreciation for many things they have done for us in our Senior year. The members of the senior class will leave the following personal effects: Wyatt Collins leaves his good grades to Bruce Gibson and his position as president of the senior class to some lucky junior. Gordon Everhart leaves his quiet ways to Jim- my Still. Eual Lentz leaves his old torn up suit to Jim- my Gibson and his wavy hair to Susie Skidmore. Creola Beck leaves her friendly ways to Syl- via Clayton and her helpful ways to Patsy Ross. Raymond Skidmore leaves his ability to play basketball to Barry Russell. He also leaves Pansy another year in school. Ed Byrd leaves his ability to bum lunch tickets to Henry Thompson; but, most of all, he just wishes to leave. James Ivey leaves his position as President of the S. P. S. to some unlucky Junior. Mary Ella Skidmore leaves her knowledge in French to anyone that wants it and her cheer- leading ability to Catherine Caulder. Jimmy Crump leaves his ability to make good grades in algebra to Barbara McIntyre. Dolores Stewart leaves her curly hair to Lovell Moose and her iob as co-editor of the annual to some unlucky junior. Sarah Blalock leaves her giggle to Naomi Whitley and her height to Shirley Liske. Robert Snuggs leaves his ability t o eat to Melvin Blalock, plus a few extra pounds. Virginia Mae Britt leaves her ability to laugh out loud to Peggy Price and her bashful ways to Walter Lee Burr. Mary Ruth Pinion leaves her beauty to any homely girl that needs it and her job as co- editor of the Rambler to some unlucky junior. Franklin Thompson leaves his good looks to Jerry Traywick. Lowell Thompson leaves his ability to draw to C. L. Tucker. Elwood Mabry leaves his ways to catch a girl Harold Crump and his famous wind-up to Ray Lefty” Mabry. Don Fowler leaves his cracks and jokes to Barry Russel and his height to Jerry Traywick. Esther Wright leaves June Curtis all she pos- seses as a senior and her score-keeping job to anyone who wants it. Ola Mae Russel leaves her friendly personality to Margaret Griffin and her grades to Lovell Moose. Jean Snipes leaves her quiet ways in class to Rosa Belle Burr and her ability to tell jokes to Barbara Hinson. Eli Lowder leaves Old Faithful” school bus to some unlucky school bus driver. Jerry Clayton leaves his bashful r emarks to Boyce Hill. Hallie Mae Blalock leaves her joke telling to Pansy Lee. Fred Luther just wishes to leave. Eloise Poplin leaves her farming. knowdedge to the agriculture students. Tony Deese leaves all of his girl friends. He also leaves his favorite bus route to some lucky student. Van Matthews leaves his ability to get to class on time to Peggy Mabry. Carolyn Hester leaves her ability to get along with the teachers to Patsy McIntyre. In witness whereof we, the Senior Class of 1951, do set our hand and affix this seal, this the 19th day of M ay, nineteen hundred and fifty one. Signed: Eual Lentz Ed Byrd Attorneys Witnesses: Wyatt Collins Don Fowler Raymond Skidmore 25 The Royal Coach The Fairest of All ” Miss P op ularity of 1950 Miss Popularity and Mr. and Miss Norwood High have been given the honor to ride in the Royal Coach by the annual staff. Miss Popu- larity, chosen by friends, ruled as Queen of the the Halloween Carnival. Mr. and Miss Norwood High were chosen by popular vote of the Norwood High School stu- dents. These honorees are outstanding members of the Senior Class. Miss Norwood High is featured as Miss Hi Miss’’ by Winthrop Col- lege in The Johnsonian.’’ Miss Carolyn Hester Miss Norwood High Mr. Norwood High V Miss Ola Mae Russell Mr. Ralph Livingston 26 Juniors ' Conduct and Courtage JL ead to flonofi ” NAOMI WHITLEY Secretary and Treasurer President EUNICE SIMPSON Vice President Class of 1952 FLOWER: the Rose COLORS: White and Blue Miss Bess Ivey, Sponsor Superlatives Most Athletic - Louise and Barry Best Dressed - Louell and Sammy Prettiest and Most Handsome - June and Bud Most Popular - Pansy and Walter Lee Best All Around - Olivene and Eugene Most Studious - Alice Most Co-operative - Betty Rose and Gene Most Talkative - Peggy M. Neatest - Catherine Most Happy-Go-Lucky - Betty H. Quietest - Evelyn Most Courteous - Margaret The Inseperables - Jereline and Doris Most Talented - Naomi Friendliest - Libby Best Personality - Patsy Most Original - Molly Wittiest - Betty C. Most Likely to Succeed - Eunice Most Dependable - Annie Ruth Cutest - Peggy Most Bashful - Buna Most Artistic - Betty Joab Most Reserved - Frances 27 Juniors P u L_ u- rv! A N i p i fUUUUUUUUUUl U UUUUUUUI u lB The pullman, or lounge car, of the train is one of the most important cars. It provides a comfortable place for entertainment, games, and refreshments. The Juniors have been especially nice to the Seniors, entertaining them with parties and banquets; so they have been given the honor of riding in this special car. JUNE CURTIS CATHERINE SNUGGS LOVELL MOOSE PEGGY PRICE BETTY CRUMP ANN SMITH GENE HINSON ALICE THOMPSON LIBBY HATLEY OLIVENE HOWELL BUNA HATHCOCK J ERELINE BILES BOBBY BYRD Juniors WALTER LEE BURR MARGARET GRIFFIN PEGGY MABRY BET1Y HOWELL PATSY ROSS LEE BARRY RUSSELL DORIS HATHCOCK MOLLIE GIBSON BETTY ROSE RANDALL FRANCES CARRIKER BETTY JOAN HARRIS FRANKLIN EDDINS louise McClendon EVELYN LIVINGSTON W. C. MORRIS phomores GENE IVEY JERRY TRAYWICK LESTER SIMPSON CHARLES HARRIS PATSY McINTYRF President Vice Pres. Secretary Treasurer Reporter JERRY BARBARA FINCHER HINSON HAROLD CRUMP SHIRLEY EDWARDS LARRY NANCY RUSSELL HONEYCUTT JANIE NANCY KIMERY KIMERY ERVIN FRANCIS GERALD MAULDIN DENNIS HONEYCUTT DAPHNE CAPLE DAVID HOLCOMB PATSY RUSSELL PATRICIA POPLIN HENRY LEE THOMPSON RACHEL THOMPSON ROBERT THOMPSON 30 MRS. R. H. FINLEY, Sponsor HUGH BLALOCK KATIE BLALOCK NANCY WHITLEY JOHNSIE HOLDER BOYCE HILL VIOLET RAMELL GOINS HOPKINS i i LETHA MAE KIMERY JIMMY STILL CLAUDINE PEGGY BOWERS C. L. TUCKER EDDINS Girls’ Sponsor BETTY ANN SNUGGS, CAROLYN COLEY, CATHERINE CAULDER. Vice Pres. Sec. Treas. Sylvia Clayton, Susie Skidmore, Rosa Belle Burr, Shirley Liske, Barbara Turner, Shirley Mae Blalock, Barbara Ann McIntyre. Nancy Beck, Ruth Russell, Betty Nance, Bettie Deese, Betty J. Throneburg, Shirley Floyd. 32 4 % ROGER SASSER, RAY MABRY, JAMES GIBSON, Sec.-Treas. S.P.S. rep. Vice Pres. Johnny McNeill. MR. C. S. RICHARDSON Boys’ Sponsor Dudley Wiley, Wayne Turner, Jimmy Blalock, Hoy Whitlock, Bruce Gibson, Joe Hatley. Darell Story. Millard Hopkins, C. L. Mabry, Bill Nichols, Ervin Stogner, Franklin Hathcock, J. T. Swaringen, Roger Furr. 33 Scenes of the Hallowe en Carnival HIGH SCHOOL Walter Lee Burr and Carolyn Hester GRAMMAR SCHOOL Alton Lentz and Flora Jane Burr PRIMARY Junior High 4 V Junior High students will be waiting at the station May 19 to catch the next train to high school. junkfi ftiqh faculty Miss Ruth Norwood, Mr. Julian Morgan. Eighth Grade Wanda Russell, Frances Philmon, Sarah Russell, Ann Livingston, Craig Blalock, Nancy Hatley. Oscar Blalock, Barbara Johnson, Reece Deese, Carolyn Thompson, Harold Mabry, Mary Agnes Sasser. Thermond Goins, Eugene Sims. Eighth Grade Elaine Story, Betty Rushing, Avenell Lisk, Millie Holt, Buddy Russell, Mildred Pope. Janet Moose, Janet Stogner, Dorothy Sasser, J. C. Lowder, Barbara Snuggs, Elton Hudson. Sybil Lomax, Eugene Brock, Libby Poplin, David Watts, Donald Tucker, Grady Whitley. J. W. Colson, Claudine Eddins, Maureen Aldridge, Roberta Stogner, Jean Wilhoit, Jimmy Hathcock. Dorothy Allen, Bobby Boysworth, Seventh Grade First Row: Allen Bennett, Ruby Griffin, Franklin Byrd, Ronnell Blalock, Dwight Smith, Louise Gallimore, Ralph Morton. Second Row:, Peggy Carriker, Jimmy McIntyre, Louise Blalock, Alton Lentz, Ann Lisenby, Geneva Hatley, Billy Dennis. Third Row: Carolyn Lowder, Frank Colson, Zannie Gregory, Jerry Haire, Eleanor Hathcock, Elwood Mabry, Eunice Morgan. Fourth Row: Patty McIntyre, John Ray Dennis, Janet Thompson. Carolyn Blalock, Lowell Huneycutt, Louise Thompson, Willie Wilson. Fifth Row: Anita Snuggs, Raphv Whitley, Harvey Morton, Jimmy Farmer, Henry Swaringen, W. T. Story, Monroe Poplin. Sixth Row: Bill Tarlton, Tommy Thompson, Lottie Mabry, Joe Aldridge, Adelaide Young, Tommy Cranford, Sue Nell Smith. 38 Seventh Grade First Row: Alice Howell, Vernon Austin, Janet Tucker, Tommy Russell, Theo Hudson, Arthur Ed- wards, Robert Hopkins. Second Row: Betty Ann Morgan, Grover McSwain, Betty Ann Carpenter, Larry Fincher, Lorna Kimery, Elvine Harris, Muriel Thompson. Third Row: Nancy Hartsell, Ervin Hargett, Molly Hasty, Phil Weathersbee, Eddie Mauldin, Mary Frances Howell, Pines Taylor, Fourth Row: Mary Ellen Hartsell, Claude Simpson, Elizabeth Eddins, Carol Lisenby, Eugene Mc- Intyre, Sammy Mauldin, Travis Liske. Absent in picture: W. D. Furr, Raymond Wilhoit, Dorothy Wensell, Audry Martin, Betty Jean Liske. Passengers of the Private Coach Mrs. Bullock and pupils enjoy informal singing 1 ; Piano Pupils and teacher-Mrs. J. B. Bullock 40 Chief Marshals ' Pansy Lee and Sammy Morris June Curtis, Franklin Eddins, Catherine Snuggs, Barry Russell. Margaret Griffin, winner World Peace Speakers Tea in library for Beta Club by Inter- national Relations Dept. I3ZBSU8U1 Students’ Promotional Society James Ivey, the president of the Students’ Promotional Society, is an excellent student and is well liked by everyone. He is also the president of the Beta Club and is a leader in all school activities. The S. P.S. is an organization of the students for the students. The members of the council are chosen because of their high scholastic re- cord and character. The S.P.S. has a store which sells school supplies and refreshments during the breaks between classes. OFFICERS James Ivey . . . . Eugene Blalock . Catherine Snuggs S. E. Richbourg . President Vice president . . Secretary-treasurer Advisor first semester Sylvia Clayton, Gene Ivey, June Curtis, Wyatt Blalock, Eual Lentz, Harold Crump, Ray Mabry- Collins, Catherine Snuggs, James Ivey, Eugene Back-S. E. Richbourg. Typical between- classes’ scene in the store The Beta Club members at work in the library, which has been one of their most important projects. IDENTIFICATION OF BETA CLUB-Seated, Betty Randall, secretary; James Ivey, president; Mrs. A. D. McNeill, sponsor; Alice Thompson, vice president; and Catherine Snuggs, treasurer. Standing, Esther Wright, Olivene Howell, Margaret Griffin, Ola Mae Russell, Sammy Morris, Jean Snipes, Wyatt Collins, Eunice Simpson, Jane Curtis, Naomi Whitley, Eugene Blalock, Lovell Moose, Pansy Lee. I (Ehr i ambitr Norwood high school, Norwood, n. c. First Semester THE RAMBLER Miss Carolyn Hester Voted Most Popular Established 1942 Circulation: 900 Copies Girl; Walter Lee Burr Monthly by the Senior Class, Norwood High School Most Popular Boy. School Clears $619.77 Seniors Enjoy Wiener Roasi And Bowling NEWSPAPER STAFF Co-Editors Wyatt Collins and Mary Ruth Pinion Business Managers Eual Lentz and Don Fowler Sports Editors Ed Byrd and Esther Wright Fashion Editor.. James Ivey Fun Editor El wood Mabry Circulation Managers Jimmy Crump, Tony Deese, Eli Lowder Roving Reporters Virginia Mae Britt and Robert Snuggs Exchange Editors Jean Snipes and Hallie Mae Blalock Faculty Advisor Mrs. A. D. McNeill G aTn x2 QlO. News 4) •Jta 8, © jp ts o o a a “ «£ tj o . ££-0 Q ot nI t Gte rs v J .O , ■Ti o, QV.X5- Q) s A 0 o Vp x ° 3? 0 %, ( V© • (V XK o. V % Honor Roll CARNIVAL QUEENS AND KINGS— Alton Lentz. Flora Jane Burr, Walter Lee Burr, Carolyn Hester, Marion McLeod, Calvin Haire. Dining Car Mrs. Cliff Howell Occupants Mrs. Nola Thompson Mrs. Fred Aldridge Miss Mary Frances Colson Typing Class Chemistry Students in Lab. Initiation Mrs. B. B. Honeycutt Home Economics Initiation B. J. Nix F.F.A. Activity Bus 4 47 C. S. RICHARDSON Coach The athletic association owes much praise to their coach, Mr. C. S. Richardson, for his fine work with both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and the baseball team. We are sure there rs no finer coach than our own, Mr. Richardson. He is highly re- spected by his teams, all other students in the school, and the faculty. 48 Monogram Club Top Row ' Ed Byrd, Eual Lentz, Louise McLendon, Don Fowler, Robert Snuggs, Jerry Traywick. Middle Row: Mary Ella Skidmore, June Curtis, Raymond Skidmore, Henry Lee Thompson, Sammy Morris, Barry Russell, Lester Simpson. Bottom Row: Peggy Mabry, Betty Crump, Betty Howell, Pansy Lee, Kmtherine Snuggs, Libby Hatley, Janie Kimery, Nancy Kimery. Cheerleaders Ma ry Ella Skidmore-Captain, Dolores Stewart, Walter Lee Burr, Naomi Whitley, Catherine Caulder. 49 Members Of Team Susie Skidmore, Shirley Liske, Betty Crump, Betty Howell, Louise McLendon, Pansy Lee, June Curtis, Nancy Whitley, Libby Hatley, Catherine Snuggs, Peggy Mabry, Esther Carol Wright, Rosa Bell Burr, Sarah Blalock. Games and Scores Norwood 17 Norwood 35 Norwood 45 Norwood 33 Norwood 44 Norwwod 32 Norwood 19 Norwood 44 Norwood 32 Norwood 27 Norwood 19 Norwood 37 Norwood 30 Norwood 28 Norwood 42 Norwood 35 Norwood 33 Norwood 31 Norwood 33 Norwood 23 Norwood 42 Norwood 25 Norwood 53 Norwood 44 Norwood 30 Burnsville 15 Ansonville 28 Troy 46 New London .... 25 Albemarle 38 Badin 12 Oakboro 28 Aquadale 20 Stanfield 12 Millingport 27 Richfield 33 Ridgecrest 23 Endy 24 New London .... 22 Badin 23 Oakboro 32 Troy 40 Aquadale 24 Millingport 34 Stanfield 5 Candor 39 Biscoe 24 Troy 36 Richfield ..... 55 Ridgecrest 10 CAPTAINS Betty Howell, Lousis McLendon 50 First Row: Eual Lentz, Raymond Skidmore, Ed Byrd and Don Fowler- Co-Captains, Jerry Traywick, Barry Russell. Second Row: Eli Lowder, Wyatt Collins, Jimmy Dixon, Harold Crump, Bruce Gibson, Henry Lee Thompson, Gene Ivey, Lester Simpson. Boy’s Scores Norwood . . 42 Norwood . . 56 Norwood . . 73 Norwood . . 47 Norwood ... . . 56 Norwood . - 43 Norwood . • 57 Norwood • • 55 Norwood . . 46 Norwood . . 62 Norwood . . 62 Norwood . . 44 Norwood . . 71 Norwood . . 57 Norwood . . 55 Norwood . • 52 Norwood . .40 Norwood . . 63 Norwood . . 47 Norwood . . 68 Norwood . . 43 Norwood • • 59 Norwood . . 55 Norwood . . 41 Norwood . .100 Burnsville ..... 31 Ansonville 32 Troy 34 Albemarle 35 New London .... 25 Albemarle 40 Badin 21 Oakboro 59 Aquadale 22 Stanfield 17 Millingport 43 Richfield 26 Ridgecrest ..... 46 Endy 34 New London .... 44 Badin 37 Oakboro 37 Troy 32 Aquadale 18 Millingport 30 Stanfield 10 Candor 33 Biscoe 57 Richfield 43 Ridgescrest .... 15 CAPTAINS Ed Byrd, Don Fowler. 51 Baseball Team Pitchers and Catchers Infielden and Out- fielders For Reference Not to be taken from this room ... ' IaLl; A izJLutL ' ihjuu