Oakhurst High School - Oaklog Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1950 volume:

r O A K I O G 1950 Puhlished hy THE SENIOR CLASS OE 1950 OAKHURST HIGH SCHOOL Charlotte, North Carolina Mary Ben Hilton Editor Murl FOx RD Managing Editor Mary Ben Hilton Ruth Abernethy Mrs. Mae Thornton Editor Co-Editor Eacidty Adviser THE OAKLOG STAFF More Foard Johnnie 1 Iall Bob Willard Peggy T aylor C. J3. Maske Peggy Williams . . . . Mar guerite Bartlett Johnny Ketch i uni . . . . Joan JjEnnett Peggy Randall Fliomas Scott Sonny I Ioagland . . . . Sidney Kiser Jack Stegall . . . . Managing Editor Advertising Manager . . Boys ' Sports Editor . . Girls ' Sports Editor . .Staff Photographer Typing Editor . . . .Assistant Typist FeaUire Editor Clid Editor Art Editor Class Poet Reporter Reporter Reporter Page Two FOREWORD Oakhurst High School is passing through its twenty-hfth year history. The atmosphere of the school is one conducive to better understanding, mentally, physically and spiritually. As the Senior approaches graduation, he is mindful of his continuing depend- ence on those who have sought to uncover for him the treasures o of life, and leaving behind the old, now ventures into new areas in search of fame, remembering his school . . . his fellowmen . . . and above all . . . his God. JUMOR CLASS PLAY CAST Jean Hutler, Frazier Steele, Patty Mullis, Frances Morrow, Helen MaJis, Ann I lord, Conrad Holmes, Dorothy Godfrey, David Moore, Lorinna Wilson, Jimmy Haney. I’he title of the play was “Lij hts Out,” directed by Mrs. Thornton. JUNIOR CLASS PAPER STAFF first roi : Mr. Pascal, Adviser; Jimmie Rauconi, Carolyn Lf)wrv, Miriam Paxton, Co-Editor. Second roiv: Hazel Cornell, Janet Bullard, Miss Price, Adviser; Lucia Ann Smith. Third roiv: Kathryn House, Dorothy Godfrey, Editor; Lorinna Wilson, Norma Roberts, Johnny Dobbins, Demetris Austin, Jimmy Haney. Fa e four Mr. Herbert D. Lassiter Principal Oakhurst High School Mrs. Lola Finch Sayres DEDICATION It is with appreciation tor her English training and hne library man- agement that we here pay tribute to Mrs. Sayres in this dedication of The Oaklog. Page Five FACULTY Cleta Black B.S., Meredith Colleoe, A.S.T.C. EnoUsh, Economics and Sociolooy Mrs. Mae Phillips Thornton A.B., University of Florida, Elon College English and French Elmo J. Pascal A.B., Lenoir Rhyne College Science Ruth Price A.B., Lenoir Rhyne College Typing and Shortland Mrs. Lola Finch Sayres A.B., Converse College English Page Six FACULTY Harold W. Beaver B.S., A.S.T.C. History and Civics Thomas F. Braaten B.S., A.S.T.C. Mathematics and Coach Lydia Anne Watkins B.S., Woman’s College, U.N.C. Home Economics Bobby L. Turner B.S., N. C. State College I Affricultiire Mrs. Bobbie A. Pressley Office Secretary Page Seven SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Terry Wilson President C. D. Maske Vice-President Mary Ben Hilton Secretary Bill Furr Treasurer Miss Black Sponsor MASCOTS Carol Coliey Ronnie Almond Page Eight HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1950 “Return with us to the thrilling days of yesteryear,” when Oakhurst became our second home and presented challenges that we had to accept, whether or not we wished. Our hrst experiences we shall never forget. We were vaccinated, initiated, and some of us felt almost exterminated. We got along very well considering how young we were, but how we trembled when we heard the principal was coming. Somehow, with the help of Mrs. Huff, we lived through the first year. In the second grade we felt more secure, for we were now a part of dear old Oakhurst. Miss Lawrence actually taught us to write (that is, some of us). The next year we realized we were in school for a serious purpose and we really went to work especially on those multiplication tables which Mrs. Little tried her best to teach us. The fourth was a cinch. We had studied so hard the year before we were sure we knew enough to skip lightly over this one. Miss Scruggs taught us otherwise. Remember? Miss Mooney did her best for us in the fifth grade. This is probably the year most boys first become interested in sports— and girls become interested in boys. Oh, sad dissolution! In the sixth and seventh grades we were divided for the first time. Some of us spent t hese two years in the Agriculture Building. In the eighth grade, we were still two classes, but we had the Hickory Grove Students with us for the first time. Wasn ' t it fun becoming acquainted with all those new students? Oh! High School at last. The ninth grade really was fun. Oh surely we studied, too (at least the teachers thought so). We had our class party that )?ear at the Armory Auditorium, that was quite an advance from the previous year at the school gym. Our home room teachers were Mrs. Mullanev and Miss Blankenship. In the tenth grade we finally were allowed to choose some of our own subjects. With the help of Mr. Hill and Miss Price we passed on to greater opportunities and our junior year. Rarely ever did you hear anyone say he was in the eleventh grade, oh, no, he would say “I’m a junior.” We worked hard that year, trying to pass and make money for the Junior-Senior Banquet which, by the way, was at Hotel Charlotte. Our junior play was a real success with Ruby Lovelace plating the title role in “Our Gal Sal.” Mrs. Thornton, our home room teacher, led us safely through this year. The senior year came at last with Miss Black as our home room teacher and real friend. And now as we approach the close of our high school careers at Oakhurst, each to go his separate way, it is with mixed feelings of gladness and sadness. Glad to enter a new phase of life with its challenging opportunities; sad to leave our dear friends and pleasant memories behind us. Each and everyone of us shall carry with us on our separate wavs, memories that linger and will be a part of us always. To our teachers and principals, who have worked hard trying to help us realize our respective abilities and trying to instill in us noble ideals, we bid a sad but fond farewell. But let us not dwell too long in memories, for time waits for no one. Let us follow the advice of the immortal bard— Shakespeare— “This above all; To thine ownself be true— And it must follow as the night the day. Thou cans’t not then be false to any man.” Yes, let us sav farewell but not forever. Although this is the end of our school days together, it is only the beginning of our efforts to make our school even better for those who come after us. Let us join our efforts in doing all we can for just as many as we can. Then we shall hear the Master’s voice as He says: “Well done thou good and faithful servant: Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: Enter thou into the jov of thv Lord.” Deloris Williams, Historian Pa e Nine SENIORS BeITV Rum . l5ERNETHV r.H.A. 1. 2; Class Secretary 2; Junior Play 3; Junior Marshal 3; Beta Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; 1 loner Soeiety 4, Treasurer 4; Chorus 3, 4; Freneh Club 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4; Assistant Editor Oaklog Stall 4; Best All-Around 4; Frientl- liest 4. Margaret Ellen Almond F.H.A. 1. 2; French Club 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Sociology Club 4. Frances Austin Basketball. Marglierite Bartlett F.IFA. 1; Dramatics Club 2; Oakhiirst Scoop Staff 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Fibrarian 4; Chorus 4, Mistress ot Robes 4; Oaklog Staff 4; Senior Class Typist 4; Most Versatile 4. Joan Bennett F.H.A. 1, 2; Historian 2; Dramatics Club 3, 4; French Club 3; Sociology Club 4; Chorus 4; Oaklog Staff 4; Best Dressed 4. Janet Lois Bullard F.H.A. 2; Songleader 2; Cheerleader 2; Dra- matics Club 3, Play 3; Chorus 3; Best Dancer 4; Oakhurst Scoop 4; Monogram Club 4; Flirtiest 4. James Winford Cockman F.F.A. 2; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Play 3; Chorus 4; Sociology Club 4; Best Dancer 4. Marilyn Joyce Coffer Greenwood High School I, 2, 3; Class Presi- dent 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class Treasurer 3; Junior Play 3; French Club 4, Vice-President 4; Dra- matics Club 4. SENIORS Patsy Ann Connell Library Club 1; Chorus 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Journalism Club 4; Most Bashful Girl 4. Grady Neal Cook, Jr. Nature Club 1, 2, President 1, Vice-President 2; F.F.A. 3, 4, Secretary 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 1, 2. Peggy Sue Crump Basketball 1; Sociology Club 4; Library Club 4; Chorus 4. Peggy Joyce Davis F.H.A. 1, 2; Journalism Club 4. Murl Lewis Foard F.H.A. 1; Beta Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Class Treasurer 3; Junior Marshal 3; Honor Society 4, President 4; Sociology Club 4, Secretary and Treasurer; Managing Editor Oaklog Staff 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4; Most Dignified 4. William Frank Furr Nature Club 1, 2, Treasurer 2; F.F.A. 3, 4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Bus Driver 4; Class Treasurer 4; Best Looking 4. Johnnie Wyatte Hall Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Nature Club 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 4, Vice-President 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; French Club 3; Basket- ball 4; Oaklog Staff 4; Wittiest 4. Waylon Hedgepeth Lumberton High School 1 , 2; Allenton High School 3; Football 3; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3; Class Vice-President 3. SENIORS Mary Ben 1 Iilton r.H.A. 1: Dramatics Club 2; Oakhurst Scoop Stall 1. 2; Library Club 3; Chiet Junior Marshal 3; Junior Play 3; Miss Junior” 3; Chorus 3, 4, Treasurer 4; French Club 3, 4, ’icc-President 3, President 4: Beta Club 3, 4, 4ce-President 4; 1 lonor Society 4, Secretary 4; Oaklog Editor 4; Class Secretary 4; Sociology Club 4; Most Pop- ular 4. James David I Ioacland, Jr. Class Secretary 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Nature Club 1; Dramatics Club 2; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Sociology Club 4, Vice-President 4; Chorus 4; Oaklog Start Reporter 4; Hi-Y 1. 2; Most Talkatiye 4; Most Athletic 4. Johnny Ketchum Chorus 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Stage Man- ager of Junior Play 3. Sidney Kiser Hunting Fishing Club 1; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Chorus 4. Ruby Lee Lovelace F.H.A. 1, Treasurer 1; Dramatics Club 2, 3, President 2, Vice-President 3; Cheerleader 2; Junior Play 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Oakhurst Scoop Reporter 2. Newton Martin Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3; Football 3, 4. C. D. Maske, Jr. Drivers Club 1; Nature Club 2; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Class Vice-President 2, 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Alost Popular 4; Best Dressed 4. Beatrice Elizabeth McCorkle Newell 1, 2, 3; Dancing Club 2, 3; 4-1 1 Club 1, 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4. SENIORS Bobby Hugh McLean Drivers Club 1; Class Vice-President 1; F.F.A. 2; Class Secretary 2; Business Club 3; Nature Club 3, 4; Sociology Club 4; Most Bashful Boy 4. Thomas Dean Mullis F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 3; Nature Club 4; Bus Driver 4. Theodore Hermon Morris Nature Club 1, 2; Health Club 1, 2; F.F.A. 1, 2, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Play 3; Bus Driver 3; French Club 3. Peggy Jean Randall Basketball 1; Tech Girl Reserves 1; French Club 3, 4; Business Club, President 4; Oaklog Staff 4. Clarence Monteith Ritter Drivers Club 1; Hi-Y 1, 2; Baseball 1, 3; Nature Club 2; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Sociology Club 4. Thomas Rufus Scott Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary and Treasurer 4; Chorus 3, 4, President 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Class Poet 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4. Bruce Ronald Sistrunk F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, Vice-President 4; Nature Club 2; Class Prophet 4; Quietest 4; Most Dignihed 4. Jack Elwin Stegall F.F.A. 1, 2, 4; Nature Club 1, 2; Beta Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Class President 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; Honor Society 4, Vice-President 4; Oakhwst Scoop Staff 2, 4; Oaklog Staff 4; Junior Marshal 3; Best All-Around 4; Most Versatile 4. SENIORS Jimmy Stewart F.F.A. 3. 4: Nature Club 1, 2; Dramatics Club 1, 4; Chorus 4; Bus Driver 2, 3. Margaret Louise I aylor F.FFA. 1; Library Club 2; Business Club 3; Class Secretary 3; Junior Play 3; Oaklog Staff 4, Chorus 4; Cheerleader 4; Prettiest 4. June Colleen Wallace F.H.A. 1; Business Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary and Treasurer 3, 4; Quietest 4. Doris Dean Warwick F.H.A. 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Wittiest 4. Gene Patrick Wiiitcomr Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Oaklog Staff 4; Chorus 3, 4; Librarian 4; Nature Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Hi-Y 3; Sociology Club 4; Flirtiest 4. Bobby Lee Willard Drivers Club 1; Nature Club 2, 4, Reporter 4; Oaklog Staff 4; Sociology Club 4; Most Studious 4. Deloris Ann Williams F.H.A. 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; French Club 3, 4; Class Flistorian 4; Most Athletic 4. Peggy Araminta Williams F.FI.A. 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3, Secretary 3: Monogram Club 4; Chorus 4; Oaklog Staff 4: Cheerleader 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Cutest 4. SENIORS Terry Scott Wilson Nature Club 1, 2; F.F.A. 1, 2; Beta Club 3, 4, President 4; French Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Chorus 4, Secretary 4; Class President 2, 4; Most A ' lischievous 4; Friendliest 4; Junior Play 3; Football 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3. Frances Lorenne Yerton Basketball 1; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Oakhurst Scoop Staff 4; Oaklog Staff 4; Sociology Club 4; Most Talkative 4; Most Mis- chievous 4. CLASS POEM It was in the fall of ' 45, The school again hecame alive With students milling in the halls, And writing things upon the walls. We were freshmen, young and gay, Thinking of that coming day When upper-classmen we would he Soon out of school and roaming free. We didn’t realize our love for you so dear, E’er our parting time drew near. The years were long and drawn out so. But our little hrains began to grow With knowledge crammed into our skulls. And school began to seem less dull. The sophomore year had passed at last And we moved up to the junior class. The junior year was longest of all. For we knew that in the following fall. Part of our goal would be reached at last. For then we would be in the senior class. Then it came, dear old ’49, And we were seniors, strong of mind. We had been through our years of school. And knew all about the golden rule. When we our places take in the world. And slowly watch our lives unfurl We will remember the halls and rooms. And Bubba standing with his brooms. When our success at last draws nigh. Twill be credited to thee, dear Oakhurst High. Thomas Scott Page Fifteen IJ)el()ris Williams istorian Gene Whitcomb Frances Yerton Last Will and Testament Writers Bruce Sistrunk Prophet Vage Sixteen LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Seniors of ’50 beinw of sound mind and body, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament! ARTICLE I To the faculty and administration, we, the seniors of ’50, wish to leave our appreciation for your many helpful ways in our past. To these faculty members in particular, we leave gifts: To Mr. Lassiter, we leave our utmost appreciation for being so understanding and helpful through our school life. To Mr. Beaver, our very earnest and sincere history teacher, we leave our thoughts of his rushing to the ice cream box every day. To Mrs. Thornton, we leave our loyal appreciation for her sincere patience in working with us and her fine work on the yearbook. To Miss Black, we leave our thoughts of her understanding and kind ways to us in our last year. To Miss Price, we leave our hopes that she will continue in the teaching of many more successful business classes. To Mrs. Sa}Tes, we leave our sincere thankfulness for making our library what it has been this past year. To Mr. Turner, we leave our deepest appreciation for doing such a fine iob of laying the walk. To Mr. Braaten, we leave our greatest thanks for being such a fine coach. To Mr. Pascal, we leave our thanks for his outspoken ways in science. ARTICLE II I, Peggy Williams, do hereby will my cheering ability to Phyllis Ridenhour and Lorinna Wilson. Peggy Randall, do hereby will my quietness to Betty Jean Stafford and Lucia Ann Smith. I, Peggy Crump, do hereby will my ability to do the wrong thing at the right time to Helen Alalis and Dorothy Godfrey. I, Doris Warwick, do hereby will my giggles to Suzanne Clark and Nina Faye Colson. I, Margaret Almond, do hereby will my blushing cheeks to Thelma Morrow and Demetris Austin. I. Joan Bennett, do hereby will my hard earned sun tan to Ann Fiord. I� Peggy Davis, do hereby will my daintiness to Jo Aimer Flinson. I, Deloris Williams, do hereby will my short hair to Jimmie Baucom. I, Patsy Connell, do hereby will my singing ability to Jane Riggers and Libby Furr. I, Colleen Wallace, do hereby will my sympathetic understanding to Jean Butler. I, Beatrice McCorkle, do hereby will my love for skating to Winona McComb and Patty Mullis. I, Marilyn Coffer, do hereby will my studious ways to Janice Harris. I, Janet Bullard, do hereby will my love for flirting to Margie Russell and Carolyn Lownry. I, Mary Ben Hilton, do hereby will mv popularity to Lillian Stewart and Hazel Connell. I, Marguerite Bartlett, do hereby will my love for Miss Price to Sara Smith and Joyce Sinclair. I, Ruth Abernethy, do hereby will my sweet disposition to Frances Morrow and Betty McFadden. I, Frances Yerton, do hereby will my mischievous ways to Nancy Miller and Doris Purser. L Peggy Taylor, do hereby will my laughing disposition to Norma Roberts and Barbara Hicks. I. Ruby Lovelace, do hereby will my latest hair styles to Miriam Paxton and Betty Jo Keep. 1, Murl Foard, do hereby will my ability to make A’s to Kathryn House. I, Sonny Hoagland, do hereby will my love for sports to Cuttv Honeycutt. I, Johnnie Hall, do hereby will my bass voice to Conrad Holmes. I. Harvey Kissiah, do hereby will my ability to be friends with everyone to Tommy Fincher. I, Bobby McLean, do hereby will my bashfulness to David Moore. I, Terry Wilson, do hereby will my ability to be funny to Alton Smith. I, Jimmy Stewart, do hereby will my blond curly hair to Frazier Steele. I, Sidney Kiser, do hereby will my height to Damoes Wilson. I. Johnny Ketchum, do hereby will my vocal talents to Donny Deason. I, Jimmy Cockman, do hereby will my quietness in Miss Black’s classes to Coy Hathcock. I, Bill Furr, do hereby will my good looks to the Junior Class. I, C. D. Maske, do hereby will my ability to get “snowed” by any girl at any time to David Harris. I, Wayne Kiker, do hereby will my “right hook” and its many times of use, if need be, to Bill Plvler. I, Waylon Hedgepeth, do hereb} will my super ability to get my picture made to June West. L Gene Whitcomb, do hereby will my love for football and girls to Jimmy Haney. I, Bruce Sistrunk, do hereby null my studious ways to David Myers. I, Thomas Scott, do hereby will my football abilities to Johnny Dobbins. I, Thomas Mullis, do hereby will my agricultural abilities to Alvin Jordan. We, Bob Willard and Grady Cook, do hereby wall our back seats in every class to Bill Norman. I, Clarence Ritter, do hereby will my red hair and sideburns to Bill Sells. I. Herman Morris, do hereby will my love for bus driving to Ray Garrison. I, Jack Stegall, do hereby will my passing marks to J. D. Dalton. I, Newton Martin, do hereby leave! Period. Signed, this the fourth day of January, Nineteen Hundred and Fiftv. THE SENIOR CLASS Witnesses: Mary Ben Hilton Ruth Abernethy Frances Yerton and Gene Whitcomb, Attoniers - at-Laxv Page Seventeen Prettiest ■ Handsomest Peggy Taylor Bill Furr Most Mischievous Terry Wilson Frances Yerton Flirtiest Gene Whitcomb Janet Bullard W ittiest Doris Warwick Johnnie FIall Most Talkative Frances Yerton Sonny Hoagland Quietest Colleen Wallace Bruce Sistrunk Best Dancer Janet Bullard Jimmy Cockman Best Dressed C. D. Maske Joan Bennett Most Studious Marilyn Coffer Bob Willard SENIOR Cutest Peggy Williams Sidney Kiser Most Dignified Murl Foard Bruce Sistrunk Friendliest Ruth Abernethy Terry Wilson Most Popular Mary Ben Hilton C. D. Masks Best All-Around Ruth Abernethy Jack Stegall jMost Likely to Succeed Murl Foard Thomas Scott Most Versatile Marguerite Bartlett Jack Stegall Most Bashful Patsy Connell Bobby McLean Most Athletic Deloris Williams Sonny Hoagland SUPERLATIVES CLASS PROPHECY Oakhiirst, N. C., I960 Dear Jack: 1 have just gotten out ot the LI. S. Navy. I was astounded to find how Oakhurst has changed in the last ten years. .My first day at home, I decided to go to town. I started down Monroe Road, when I noticed Kiser’s Grocery. 1 entered the store to find Sidney Kiser w ' aiting on Mrs. Sonny Hoagland (formerly Mary Ben Hilton). Mrs. Hoagland is now ' editor of the Oakhurst Times, “The Fore most Paper of the Nation.” Sonny has to stay at home haby sitting. As I was leaying. I saw Johnnie Hall, Sidney’s deliyery boy, carrying a box of rotten yegetables. 1 asked him what he was going to do w ' ith them. He said that Bobby McLean and his Tennessee Mountain Boys were appearing at a local theater, and such might be used. Down the road 1 vyent, until I came to the Blue Bell. The name vyas changed to Taylor’s Tayern. Johnny Ketchum, the curb seryicc boy, w ' as busily w ' aiting on customers. Behind the counter was Peggy Taylor. VL ' hile the vyaitress, Joan Bennett, w’as getting my order, I noticed an Oakhurst Times lying on the table. On the front page it was stated that Marilyn Coffer had become an interpreter for the United Nations Language Translation Department. There was an adyertisement on the second page w ' hich read, ‘Team to Dance the Cockman W ' ay. Jimmy Cockman and Janet Bullard, instructors.” On the sports page, I noticed that Bill Furr w ' as putting the Oakhurst Clippers through a lengthy workout for a forthcoming game. Wayne Kiker, the new w ' orld’s lightweight boxing champion, will fight an exhibition bout in Chicago,” w ' as the news. An adyertisement on the next page show ' ed a picture of Thomas Mullis, a prominent tobacco farmer of eastern North Carolina, saying, “I’ve been smoking Luckies for nigh on to tw ' cnty years.” I turned to the back page and found a beautiful poem by Thomas R. Scott, our former class poet. Joan finally brought my order. I ate hurriedly and had Peggy to charge it. As I left the cafe, I noticed a new ' building being constructed. There was a sign w ' hich stated, “C. D. Maske’s Construction Company.” I met Colleen Wallace; she said that she ds private secretary to Alayor Terry Wilson. She reported that Peggy Crump and Patsy Connell are teaching at Oakhurst University. I decided to go to the show ' . I paid the cashier. Ruby Lovelace, and went into the theater. Clarence Ritter w ' as taking up tickets. The picture w ' as Shakespeare ' s great play, “Hamlet.” Gene Whitcomb played the role of Hamlet magnificently. Next came a fashion show ' . Among those modeling were Murl Foard, who modeled the new brief bathing suit w ' hich came all the w ' ay up to the knees, and Peggy Davis, modeling a coon fur coat. The fur came from some coons the great hunter and trapper, Grady Cook, had killed. The new ' s reel started— Harvey Kissiah w ' as voted baseball’s manager of the year for piloting his team to a w ' orld series victory. Margaret Almond, a trained nurse, has found a cure for ingrow ' ing toenails. Marguerite Bartlett won the National Typing Championship. (I recalled she had w ' on early fame in Oakhurst High School.) Beatrice McCorkle and Peggy Randall were showing their paintings at a national art exhibition. I met Frances Yerton outside the theater. She is a Bible teacher at Oakhurst University. Frances told me that Ruth Abernethy is singing at the Aletropolitan Opera Company and that Newton .Martin and Herman Morris ow ' n and operate the “Oakhurst Library.” I later learned that Bob Willard is now editor of a sports magazine and Deloris Williams is coaching the Oakhurst girls professional basketball team, with Doris Warwick and Peggy Williams as managers. How is your new ' firm, “The J. E. Stegall Trucking Company,” getting along- That accounts for all of us, I believe. Ever your ol’ classmate, Bruce Page Twenty JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Charles Honeycutt President David Myers Vice-President Lorinna Wilson Secretary Norma Roberts Treasurer Mrs. Thornton Sponsor Mr. Pascal Sponsor Paoe Tweiitv-oiie JUNIORS Demetris Austin Jimmie Baetcom Mack Baucom Jane Biggers Jean Butler Suzanne Clark Nina Faye Colson Hazel Cornell J. D. Dalton Donny Deason Johnny Dobbins Fommy Fincher Libby Furr Ray Carrison Dorothy Anne Godfrey JUNIORS Coy Haithcock Jimmy Haney David Harris Janice Harris Barbara Hicks J o Anner Hinson Conrad Holmes Ann Hord Kathryn Hoeise Charles Honeyceitt Alvin Jordan Wayne Kiker Bill Lilly Carolyn Lowry FJelen Malis JUNIORS Winona McComb Betty McFadden Nancy Miller David Moore Frances Morrow I helma Morrow Patty Mollis David Myers Bill Norman Miriam Paxton Bill Plyler Doris Purser Betty Jo Peep Phyllis Ridenhour Norma Roberts JUNIORS Margie Russell Bill Sells Joyce Sinclair Alton Smith Lucia Ann Smith Sara Smith Betty Jean Stafford Frazier Steele Lillian Stewart June West Damoes Wilson Lorinna Wilson Paoe Twenty-fire I SOPHOMORES first row. Mrs. Sayres. Pegoy Barrett, Jean Fel ar, Nellie Knotts, Eloise Foard. luS. S A l tS Second rote: Joel Chastain, hlehin Abernethv, Richard Hilton, June Dulin, Betty lliiohes, Delores Elder, Barbara Canupp, Annette Biooers. Third row: Ronald I lo.Mli lloOM Crilhn, Louise Furr, Maxine Funderburk. Fourth row: Robert Flensel, Eddie Davis, David Johnston, Dink I lushes, Henry Gordon, Jimmie Lou Kissiah. Fifth roiv: Norman Elder, Smittv Birminoham, Olen Honeycutt, Jimmy Craig. First row: Miss Price, Lathan McLean, Lcia Alorris, Bill Treece. Second row: llSS Pi’.K F S Billie P Lith Prevatt, Joann Roberts, Nancy Thomas, Vann Sistare. Third row: Mouise Simpson, Patsy Taylor, Peggy iMiller, Patsy Wood, Betty Starrett, Lamar I loMI. liOO.M Jenkins. Fourth roiv: Ethel Watson, Marie Lyon, Melvin Thomas, Max Wells, Tommy Williams, Harold Junker, Rupert ' Forrence. Fifth row: Standi Jenkins, Glenn Barrett, David Jamison, Gene Livesay, Billy Neal Jordan. Page Twenty six FRESHMEN First row: Mr. Beaver, Gloria Howell, Dottie Black, Phyllis Canupp, Peoay Furr, Peooie Kanipe, Doris Chastain, Jane Johnson, Joyce Cheek, Patsy Gouker. Second AIr. Beaver S row-. Sylvia Hollis, Jo Ann Jacobs, Dolores Goodwin, Norma Hensel, Glenda Dennis, Doris Davis, Susie Dobbins, Barbara Dorton. Third row: John Davenport, Charles Home Boom Ray Crabtree, Bobby Johnson, Verner Jordan, Gerlene Hilton. Fourth row: Van Hargett, Gene Abcrnethy. Sammy Biooers, James Baucom, Charles Ray House, Gary Dennis, Bill Allen, Mickey Kiser, Roy Neal Flennigen. First row: Mr. Braaten, Tommy Watson, Ila Roberts, Peggy Sheehan, Billie Moore, Joan Nichols, Elizabeth ' alkup, Millie ' ood, Doris Ann Simpson. Mr. BrAATEn’s Second rorv: Neal Miller, Kay Segee, Bobbie Jean Selph, Lorene Whitley, Ellen Marie Stegall, Dedoes V ' ilson, Peggy Yandle. Third row: Neil Russell, Jack Todd, HOJME KoOM Garvin Miller, Daniel Myers, Kenneth Tomberlin, Blease Shaw, Shirley Stafford, Martha Lentz. Fourth row: Larry Stafford, Joe Yandle, Don Sells, Pete Scercy, John McCarver, Joe Padgett, Ray Stafford, James Smith. Pnge Twenty-seven Paoe 1 xvcnty-e ' v ht OJvyctni aJtjumA, NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 1 he Oakhurst chapter oi: the National Honor Society is very small this year. Membership to the society is based upon scholarship, leadership, character, and seryice. 1 he Honor Society is vyorking hard to promote scholarship throughout the student body. It is hoped that the chapter will become much larger when new members are tapped in the spring. The club officers this year are: Murl Foard Jack Stegall Mary Ben I Iilton Ruth Abernethy Miss Cleta Black President V ice-President Secretary . . . .Treasurer Sponsor Paoe Twenty-nine First roiv: Terry Wilson, president; Ruth Abernethy, secretary; Murl Foard, treasurer; Mary Ben Hilton, vice-president. Second row: Sara Smith, Jean Butler, Lorinna Wilson, Beatrice jMcCorkle, Suzanne Clark, i lelen Malis, Nina Faye Colson, Joyce Sinclair, Norma Roberts. Third row: Miss Black, adyiser; Nancy Miller, Jack Stegall, Carolyn Lowry, Ann I lord, Dorothy Anne Godfrey, Frances Morrow, Doris Purser, Betty Jo Reep. Fourth row: Johnnie Flail, Conrad Holmes, Jimmy Haney. BETA CLUB The Beta Club is based on the principles of achievement, character, and leadership Its purpose i s the promotion of honesty, service, and leadership in the school. 1 he club stands ready to render any seryices needed around the school or in the community. In order to become a member of tbe Beta Club the student must have at least a B plus average. It is truly an honor to belong to the Beta Club and all students should strive for this honor. .Miss Clcta Black is sponsor of the Beta Club, and the officers are as follows: Terry Wii son President Mary Ben Hilton Vice-President Ruth Arernethy Secretary Murl Foard Treasurer Page Thirty ' flllllKii DRAMATICS CLUB The Dramatics Club has gone far this year in learning and carrying out the production of plays and understanding all arts connected, as, make-up, modes of dress, etc. 1 he purpose of our organization is to h elp each member deriye a personal benefit from the club and to be encouraged to go further in the art of acting. During this school year we gaye at least two or three one-act plays, and one three-act play, affording many the prit ' ilege of participation. Mrs. Mae Thornton is the sponsor of the Dramatics Club. The officers of the club are as follows; President, Jimmie Baucom; Vice-President, 1 fazel Cornell; Secretary, Thelma Morrow; and Treasurer, Deloris Williams. First row: Mrs. Thornton, adviser; Jimmie Baucom, president; Hazel Cornell, vice president; Thelma Morrow, secretar T Deloris Williams, treasurer. Second row: Jo Anner Hinson. Doris Warwick, Barbara Hicks, Jean Butler, Joan Bennett, Demetris Austin, Margaret Almond, David Moore, Frances Yerton, Jo Ann Jacobs, Pegay Kanipe. Third row: Billie Moore, Lillian Stewart, Marilyn Coffer, Carolvn Lowrv, Lorinna Wilson, Clarence Ritter, Jimmy Cockman, Frazier Steele. Fourth row: Tommy Williams, Glenn Barrett. Johnny Ketchum, Herman Morris, Jimmy Stewart, Kenneth Tomberlin. Page Thirty-one JOURNALISM CLUB I hc loLirnalism Club oilers to those interested in vvritino a broader knowledge of tliat field. Opportunity to do creative writing is afforded through contributions to the school newspaper. Our objectix’es are to inspire our members to better serve the student body through constructi ’e writing and to offer guidance to those considering O C O G our club ocationallv. Miss Price is sponsor of the club. Left to right: Miss Price, Peggy Randall, Jane Riggers, Patsy Connell, Janice 1 larris, Peggy Sheehan, Peggy Davis, Libby Furr, June West, Margie Russell, Colleen W ' allace, and Dolores Goodwin. Pfl e Thirly-lwo First row: Mrs. Thornton, adviser; Mary Ben Hilton, president; Marilyn Coffer, vice-president; Ruth Abernethy, secretary; Terry Wilson, treasurer. Second row: Suzanne Clark, president; Norma Roberts, vice- president; Betty Jo Reep, secretary; Helen Mallis, treasurer. Third roiv: Nina Faye Colson, Jean Butler, Barbara Hicks, Patsy Connell, June West, Margie Russell, Sara Smith, Jo Anner tiinson. Fourth roav: Gene Whitcomb, Nancy Miller, Frances Morrow, Ann Hord, Miriam Paxton, Betty McFadden, Peggy Randal, Winona McComb. Fifth roiv: Deloris Williams, Dorothy Godfrey, Carolyn Lowry, Lucia Ann Smith, Joyce Sinclair, Frazier Steele, Conrad Holmes, Jimmy Haney. Sixth row: Jack Stegall, Patty Mullis, C. D. Maske, David Moore. FRENCH CLUB 1 he French Club under the sponsorship of Mrs. Mae Thornton is divided into junior and senior groups. Some of the members ordered “Fleur-de-lis” pins. The club was very active during the year. A French banquet was held at the Chez Montet Restaurant in March, as one of the yearly projects. The officers of the Junior French Club are: President, Suzanne Clark; Vice-Presi- dent, Norm a Roberts; Secretary, Betty Jo Reep; and Treasurer, Helen Mahs. I he officers of the Senior French Club are as follows: President, Marv Ben Hilton; Vice-President; Marilyn Coffer; Secretary, Ruth Abernethy; and Treasurer, Terry Wilson. Page Thirty-three First roll’: Jo Anner Hinson, Patsi ' Connell, Ruby Lovelace, Betty Jean Stafford, Mar«ie Russell, Jane Biogers, Joyce Sinclair, Jean Felgar. Second roiin Mrs, Thornton, Libbv Furr, Lorinna Wilson, June West, l atty Mullis, Demetris Austin, Beatrice McCorkle, Nancy Hinson, Mary Ben Hilton, Joan Bennett, Frances Verton, Peggy Taylor, Janice Harris, Jean Butler, Ellen Marie Stegall, Miss Black. Third rou : Marguerite Bartlett, Lucia Ann Smith, Thelma Morrow, Miriam Paxton, Peggy Crump, Carolyn Lowry, Patsy Taylor, Kathryn House, Jimmie Baucom, Ann Hord, Ruth Abernethv, Lillian Stewart, Bettv McFadden, Frances Morrow, Jimmy Cockman, ' erne Jordan. Fourth roit’: Sidney Kiser, Charles Ray Crabtree, Johnny Ketchum, Frazier Steele, Tommy Williams, Newton Martin, Sonny Hoagland, Conrad Holmes, Gene Whitcomb, Ted MTllard. C. D. Maske, Jimmy Stewart, Terry Wilson, Johnnie Hall, Thomas Scott. Peggy Williams was absent when picture was taken. HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS As has been its custom in former years, the High School Chorus presented two concerts this vear— a Christmas concert and a spring concert. It furnishes music at commencement and at any other times it is called upon. Officers for the year are: 1 HOMAS Scott d HELMA Morrow I ' erry Wilson Mary Ben 1 Iilton Cene Whitcomb Marguerite Bartlett . . . Miss Cleta Black Mrs. Mae d hornton . . . . President . . . Vice-President Secretary T rea surer Librarian Mistress of Bohes Director . . . .Accompanist Page Thirty-four First roiv: Miss Watkins, adviser; Ellen Marie Stegall, songleader; Nellie Knotts, historian; June Dulin, treasurer; Helen Malis, vice-president; Mouise Simpson, president; Pattv Mullis, secretary ' ; Suzanne Clark, parliamentarian; Susie Dobbins, reporter; Doris Simpson. Secoml roir: Martha Lentz, Gloria Howell, Lorene Whitlev, Joan Nichols, Bettv Hughes, Eloise Foard, June West, Barbara Canupp, Jane Johnson, Doris Chastain, Joyce Cheek, Elizabeth Walkup, Pat Gouker. Third row: Ila Roberts, Doris Davis, Millie Wood, Peggy Miller, Patsy Wood, Nancy Miller, Joyce Sinclair, Sara Smith, Nina Faye Colson, Winona McComb, Gerlene Hilton. Fourth row: Barbara Dorton, Glenda Dennis, Frances Morrow, Ann Hord, Bettv McFadden, Marie Lyon, Lela Morris. Annette Biggers, Shirley Stafford, Maxine Funderburk, Joann Roberts. Fifth row: Peggy Yandle, Dottie Black, Bobbie Jean Selph, Dedoes M ' ilson, Jimmie Lou Kissiah, Frances Austin, Bettv Starrett, Kay Segee, Louise Furr. F. H. A. In striving to carry out the purposes of F.H.A., the Oakhurst Chapter planned its yearly activities to include ser ’ice jrrojects, a social program, drives to raise money and educational programs. In service projects, the club has been helping Mercy Hospital bv volunteer work in the distribution of flowers and mail to patients. I his year the club has continued to correspond with and to send gifts to the German girls who were adopted two years ago. Two of the highlights of the club year are the district and state rallies. Seventeen of the club members, the two chapter mothers and adviser attended the district rally in Albemarle. Officers of F.H.A. for 1949-50 are: Mouise Simpson President Suzanne Clark Parliamentarian Helen Malis Vice-President Susie Dobbins Reporter Patty Mullis Secretary Ellen Marie Stegall . . . .Songleader June Dulin Treasurer Mrs. F. I. Clark . . . .Chapter Mother Nellie Knotts Historian Mrs. V. R. Hord ... .Chapter Alother Miss Lydia Anne Watkins . . .Adviser Page Thirty-five iiiiiOiiiiiiiiiiittiiiw ECONOMICS CLUB The purpose ot the Economics Club is to keep the students informed as to what is happening in the world— nationally and internationally. This purpose is attained through our weekly meetings, during which current ex ' cnts are gix ' en from the Senior Scholastic Magazine by some of the students. 1 hese reports are er - interesting and are enjoyed by all of us. I he officers this year are as follovys: 1 Iarcey Kissiah President Sonny 1 Ioagland Vice-President Mlirl Foard Secretary-Treasurer first row: Sonnv Hoa land, vice-president; Harvey Kissiah, president; Murl Foard, secretary and treasurer. Second row: Marv Ben Hilton, Joan Bennett, iMaroaret Almond, Peaay Crump. Third roiv: Miss Black, adviser; Frances Yerton, Gene Whitcomb, Coy Haithcock. Fourth rorv: Wayne Kiker, Jimmy Cockman, Bob Willard. Fifth roiv: Thomas Mullis. Bobby McLean. Page Thirty-six VISUAL AID CLUB In this club we. are learning to operate the 16 mm. sound movie projector and the lantern slides. Visual materials are valuable aids to the successful teaching of practically everv subject, because they furnish a concrete element that is necessary for a better understanding of the subject matter in the school work. OFFICERS Smitty Birmingham President Lathan McLean Vice-President O. M. IfoNEYCUTT Secretary Bill Treece Treasurer Mr. Beaver Adviser First roxp: Mr. Beaver, adviser; Smitty Birminqham, president; Lathan McLean, vice-president; Ollen Honeycutt, secretary; Bill Treece, treasurer. Second roii ' ; Daniel Mayers, Bill Allen, Ronald Griffin, Gene Livesay, Jimmy Craiq, Mickey Kiser. TJiird row: Lawrance Newland, Max Weil, Joel Chastain, Robert Hensel. Blease Shaw. Pa e Thiriy-sex en First row: C. D. Maske, president; Thomas Scott, secretary and treasurer; Gene Whitcomb, ser eant-at arms. Second row: Tom Braaten, adviser; Phyllis Ridenhoiir, Peoay Williams, Janet Bullard, Harvey Kissiah, Nancy Thomas, Patsy Taylor, Jean Felvar, Betty Jo Keep. Third row: Terry Wilson, Betty Jean Stafford, Delores Elder, David Jamison, Lucia Ann Smith. Miriam Paxton, Kathryn House, Ruby Lovelace. Foin-th row: Johnny Hall, Dink Hughes, Sonny Hoagland, Vann Sistare, Donny Deason, Wayne Kiker. Fifth row: Newton Martin, Ethel Watson, Charles Honeycutt, Richard Hilton. MONOGRAM CLUB I he Monogram Club sponsored by Mr. Braaten has chosen tliis year as its purposes: to improt ' e the athletic program, t(j promote good sportsmanship and to make better citizens of ourselves and others. As a money making project vv ' e sell drinks at the basketball games. Ihis money will be used to huv letters for all athletes earning them, and spent on various other things. I he requirements needed to enter this club are: a letter won by participating in a sport at a school, and good sportsmanship. I he officers of the year: C. fd. Maske President Mack Baucom Vice-President f ' noiMAS ScoT ' i Secretary-Treasurer Gene Whitcomb Sergeant-at-Anns rage Thirty-eight First row: Mrs. Sayres, Sylvia Hollis, Martha Lentz, Peggy Crump, Norma Hensel, Phyllis Canupp. Second rote: Jane Johnson, Peggy Furr, Susie Dobbins, Mouise Simpson, Jimmy Craig, Lela Morris, Marguerite Bartlett, Barbara Dorton, Eloise Foard, Doris Chastain. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club is composed primarily of students who act as library assistants during the six different periods of the day. The purpose of the club is for members to meet in a group to discuss problems that arise in connection with their work, and to have a planned program, as M ' ell. One of the outstanding events of the year was the club’s “Open Idouse’’ during Book Week when the Parent-Teacher Association was invited to the library. A book jacket contest was participated in by English classes, and the best jackets were dis- jrlaved on the library bulletin board. Tbe Library Club is under the direction of Mrs. Sayres and the officers are: Lela Morris President Sylvia Hollis Vice-President Eloise Eoard Secretary Norma Hensel Treasurer Page Thirty-nine F. F. A 1 he primarx aim of the F.h.A. is to develop agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. Some of our purposes are: 1, lo dexelop rural and agricultural leadership. 2. lo make farm hox’S and vounu men have confidence in themselves and their - o xvork. 3. lo dex ' elop character, citizenship, and patriotism. 4. lo encourage individual farming programs. 5. To encourage improvement in scholarship. Ollieers of the x ' ear are: Bill Furr Bruce Sistrlink Johnny Dobbins Eddie Davis Alvin Jordan Mr. Turner .... President Vice-President Secretary . . . .Treasurer Reporter Adviser First rou’: Mr. Turner, adviser; Bill Furr, president; Bruce Sistruiik, vice-president; Johnny Dobbins, secre- tary; Alvin Jordan, reporter; Eddie Davis, treasurer. Second row: Gerald Johnston, Haywood Love, Jack Gordon, Charles Morris. Third rote: Bobby Haioler, Melvin Abernethy, Joe Neal Foard, X ann Floneycutt, Coy Haithcock, Tommy XX ' atson, Gene Abernethy, Neal Russell, Sammy Biggers. Fourth row: Donald Taylor, Ivohn Deese, Jimmy Stewart, Jack Stegall, Harold Junder, X erner Jordan, Charles Ray Crabtree. Fifth row; Leon Hord. Newton Martin, David Johnston, Damoes XX ilson, Hermon Morris, James Smith, Gary Dennis, Henry Gordon. Page Forty SCIENCE AND NATURE CLUB The Science and Nature Club was organized this year with Mr. Pascal serving as sponsor. Club officers: President, David Mvers; Vice-President, Norman Elder; Sec- retarv and Treasurer, Thomas Mullis; Reporter, Boh Willard. This year we plan to make a museum and take a course in taxidermy. The purpose of our club is to stimulate interest in science and nature, and to make people more appreciative of them. First row: Mr. Pascal, adviser; David Myers, president; Thomas Mullis, secretary and treasurer; Bob Willard, reporter. Second rom: Jimmy Haney, Ray Garrison, Wayne Kiker, Tommy Fincher. Third row: David Harris, Bill Norman, Bobby McLean. Norman Elder, vice president, was absent when picture was taken. Pci e Forty-one C iuSS d ecLutieS Miss Seuior—PEc.c.y I aylor Miss SopliO)i ore— Ethel W vtson Miss Junior— Lucia Ann Smith Miss Fresh ii un—lLA Roberts Oihhdicdu CHEERLEADERS “Don’t Give Up The Battle,” was certainly the motto of our cheer- leaders this past year, because not once did their spirits fall. They urged our teams on to many victories through their vigorous cheering and good sportsmanship. First roll?: Miriam Paxton, Dolores Goodwin, Lorinna Wilson, Hazel Cornell, Peggy Taylor. Second row: Peggy Williams, Co-Captain; Phyllis Ridenhour, Captain; Betty Jean Stafford, Jean Felgar. Page Forty-three 45 Tom Braaten C. L). Maske, Wayne Kiker Coach Co-Captains THE SQUAD I irst row: Tom Braaten, coach, David Jolinston, Bill Plvler, Ilarvev Kissiah, ' ann Sistare, Wayne Kiker, Charles Ray Crabtree, Larrv Stafford. J. I). Dalton, David Jamison. Second row: CJcne I.i c.sav, I ' crry Wilson, Johnnie Hall, Bill I’urr, C. D. Maske, Sf nnv Iloa land, Ciene Whitcomb, Johnny Dol)bins, Charles Ray Mouse, Jhomas Scott. Third row: Rooer Sullivan, manager, Bill 1 reece, (iary Dennis, Roy Neil Flenniken, New ' ton Martin, lionald C rifhn, Donny Deason, Jimmy I lanev, Jimmy Ciaiy, C harles Honeycutt. Richard llilton, manatjer. THE INDIANA This year the Oakhurst Indians under the very capable leader- ship of our new coach, Tom Braaten, registered their win in the post-war era, takine Cornelius Hioh 6-0. riie team, scored a total of 47 points for the season. The “Indians” hard work, high spirits, and wonderful sportsmanship placed them in the highest esteem of their classmates. Right seniors leave this year’s grid sc|uad and their absence will be felt. They are as follows: Bill Furr— one of the greatest lineman ever to don an Oakhurst uniform— his ) ' lay spoke for itself. J( hnnie I lall — improved steadily into one of the mainstays of the line ilue largely to his ‘‘for the team” attitude and fighting spirits. Sonny Moaglajul— on offense continuous threat as a jrass receiver DF OAKHURST with his nimble hnjrers and jumpiiia legs; on defense a thorn in the sides of opposing runners. Harvey Kissiah— a revamped center, who as a back carried the punting load, ran the ball, passed well and was a sure tackier. C. D. Maske, Co-Captain— one of the fastest men on the squad and alwavs dangerous from his end position as a pass receiver and ball carrier. Thomas Scott— a sure blocker and a deadly tackier whose per- petual grin meant danger to opposing ball carriers. Gene Whitcomb— Though small of statue for a center and line- backer, he was perhaps the hardest tackier on the squad. Terry Wilson— a player whose spirit, constant chatter, wise cracks, and incessant complaining made practice everything but dull. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date We They September 16 0 Hartsell -5 September 23 7 Landis 31 September 30 7 China Gro ' e 19 October 7 6 Cornelius 0 October 14 7 Lowell 13 October 21 18 Mt. Pleasant 26 October 28 0 Tech ‘‘B’’ 6 November 4 2 Cornelius 7 November 11 0 Fort Mill 28 November 18 0 Stanley 18 BOYS ' BASKETBALL I ' irsf row: Richard I lilton, Ronald CTvillin, Bill I recce, Donny Oeason, l)a id Jamison, Bill hunderhurk, Lawrence Ncvvland, Manaoer; Terrv W ' ilson, Sonnv 1 loaoland, C. D. Maske, Grady Cook, Wayne Kiker and Coach lom Braaten. SCHEDULE November 29 Harrisburo ’ ' December 2 Pineville December 6 I luntersville December 9 Sbaron ’ ' December 13 Berrybill December 16 New ' ell January 3 Evans-Carolina Business College January 6 Matthews January 10 Evans-Carolina Business College January 12 Bain January 17 Long Creek January 20 Tbomasboro January 24 Derita ’■January 27 Pineville ’January 31 Sharon ’Eebruary 3 Berrybill ’Eebruary 7 .. Matthews ’Eebruary 9 Tbomasboro ’Eebruary 10 Bain Eebruary 14 Long Creek Eebruary 21 Derita Eebruary 24 Newell (’ Denotes Conference Games.) Home . Away . Away . Away Home Home Home Home Elome . Away Home . Away Home Home Home . Away , Away Home Home , Away Away Away GIRLS ' BASKETBALL First row: Ila Roberts, Nancy 1 homas, Ethel Watson, Captain; Lucia Ann Smith, Co-Captain; Peggy Barrett. Second row: Mrs. Mary Cromer, Coach; Billie Moore, Kathryn I louse, Mouise Simpson, Thelma Morrow, Delores Elder, Patsy Taylor. SCHEDULE Schedule for girls’ basketball games is the same as for the boys. BASEBALL First row: Ollcn 1 lonc ciitt, Mafiaoer; Charles Crabtree, limmv 1 lanev, fohnnv Dobbins, Cnn Sistare. Second roii’: Mr. Braaten, Coach: Bill 1 rcece, Clenn Barrett, 1 err Wilson, WbiMie Kikcr, Bill PUler, Ronald Crill ' in. Ihird row: David laniison, Richard I lilton, Sonna I loagland, Damoes Wilson, Dar id Harris, Charles Ray I louse. BUS DRIVERS First row: Peouv ICndall, Lucia Ann Smith, d ' homas Mullis, Mr. Lassiter. Second row: Clarence Ritter, jack Stegall. Third row: Alvin Jordan, Bill Sells, Bill Lily, Bill Purr. Pa ' e Vorty-eight CROWNING OF KING AND QUEEN In a ' ery colorful ceremony in the school auditorium on October 28, Hart ' ev Kissiah and Phyllis Ridenhour, voted by the student body most popular boy and girl, were crowned King and Queen of Oakhurst High School for 1949-50. I he Queen ' s attendants were beautifullv dressed and the King ' s attendants were handsomely attired. Those in the King ' s and Queen ' s court were: Peggy Tavlor, Larie Waddell, David Craig, and Bill Furr. KING AND QUEEN ' S COURT Peggy Taylor, Larie Waddell, Phyllis Ridenhour, Queen, Harvey Kissiah, King; David Craig, Bill Furr. Page Forty-nine t i o n Sk O t 6 Page I ' ifly Page Fifty-one McHWEN FUNERAL HOMIt CHARLOTTE 3, N. C. Dakhurst Florist Cut Flowers Pot Plants Funeral Work Weddings 4624 Monroe Rd. Phone 3-6249 MIDWOOD BARBER SHOP 2409 Central Avenue CHARLOTTE, N. C. Compliments of DUKE POWER COMPANY Complimenis of Hedgepeth Country Store CHARLOTTE, N. C. Phone 48-7021 Floors and Floor Coverings There is a BEST floor covering for every condition and use. After thirty-nine years experience, we ought to know which to suggest and WHY, as we stock many kinds, including the newest. Goodyear Rubber Tile Acoustical Ceilings of Vinyl Tiles many kinds Linoleum Interlocking Plastic Linoleum Tile Wall Tile Asphalt Tile New Waterproof Solid See Newest Oak Block Plastic Wallboard and Plank Metal Mouldings Plastic Tile Plastic Cabinet Tops Greaseproof Tiles, of many kinds Mastipave Bathroom Cabinets, Troweled Monolith Fixtures See us for floors for every Rubber Matting need Stair Treads See the tliree newest floors : Sanitile, Vinyl Carpet, Non-Shrink Oak Tile BOST BUILDING EQUIPMENT CO. 9)2 E. 41)i St. Phone .3-0.321 SHEPHERD BROTHERS, INC. Printers CHARLOTTE, N. C. 121 S. Church St. Page Fifty-two Concrete Supply Company Certified Ready-Mixed Concrete Crushed Stone Gravel Stone Telephones 2-4165 — 2-4166 424 S. Brevard St. Charlotte 1, N. C. P. 0. Box 1335 Compliments of Carroll Aligning Service 614 South Tryon Street WRECKER SERVICE J. R. Carroll, Gen. Manager ALWAYS A BETTER DEAL AT PETTIT MOTOR COMPANY Authorized Ford Dealer 515 East 4th St. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Phone 8957 Compliments of ROYAL GRILL 305 W. Trade St. Tel. 3-9162 Charlotte, N. C. FLOOR COVERING And Wall Tile Installations Our Specialty Estimates Cheerfully Made Without Charge PIEDMONT FLOOR COVERING CO. 109 S. College St. Charlotte, N. C. Phone 5-4435 Heath ITIotor Co. 318 West 5th St. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Tel. 3-6658 RAY’S GRILL Steaks Chops Fried Chicken 4025 Monroe Road Stoker-Domestic Steam-Industrial Furnace Foundry Kem-Gem Wise Wicova No. 5-Darby “Get wise — Buy wise“ Beehive Coke Whitney Kemmerer, Inc. CHARLOTTE, N. C. COAL COKE Page Fifty-three Thompson Cleaners 1514 Central Avenue Tel. 4-0904—2-6955 Barb re Realty Co. Sales — Rentals — Insurance 1512 Central Avenue Phone 4-3049 Charlotte, N. C. 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