Piedmont High School - Summit Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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(Catawba College and Peabody Conservatory of Music) German Charees Jacob Pruett Intermediate Department Charees B. Bridges (Wake Forest College) Mathematics and History Miss Georgie Eeizabeth Ceapp, B.I. (Greensboro Normal and Industrial College, and Neff School of Oratory) Primary Department Edward Rueein Osborne (Massey Business College) Business Department Miss Mabee Augusta Bost (Catawba College, and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music) Music Miss RosaeiE Smith (Greensboro Female College, and Greensboro Normal and Industrial College) English and Expression Miss Wray Elam Assistant in Primary Department Charles Eee Daniels Librarian Miss Elea J. Godwin Keeper of Reading Room Mrs. W. D. Burns, A.B. Matron Commencement, 1912 Tuesday, April 30th, 7:30 p. m. —Concert. Wednesday, May 1st, 10:30 a. m— Annual Sermon by Rev. S. B. Turrentine, D.D., Shelby, N. C. Wednesday, May 1st, 2:30 p. m. —Contest in Declama¬ tion. Wednesday, May 1st, 7:30 p. m. —Debate. Thursday, May 2nd, 10:30 a. m. —Literary Address by Rev. R. T. Vann, D.D., Raleigh, N. C. Thursday, May 2nd, 2:30 p. m. —Exercise by Graduat¬ ing Class. Thursday, May 2nd, 7:30 p. m. —Play by Department of Expression. A Driveway at Piedmont High Schooe HISTORY AND SITUATION This School was established sixteen years ago. Under the generous patronage of the people, it has grown till it now not only numbers its students from the mountains to the sea-shore in this State, but others recognizing its merits have entrusted to its care their sons and daughters. In fact, its rapid growth made necessary larger buildings and ampler grounds. Seeing its needs, its friends rallied to its support, formed a joint stock company, secured a charter from the Legislature, and commenced work in earnest. A large, conveniently arranged building was erected. Nine years ago it was found that we did not have room sufficient to accommodate our fast-growing patronage. The owners of the property added an annex thirty-two feet wide and forty feet long, two stories high. This addition to the first building, which was one hundred and thirty-two feet in length by thirty-two feet in width, two stories high, with verandas aggregating more than three hundred feet in length, gave our students ample room and comfort for those years. Six years ago at the beginning of the session it was found that our dormitory was taxed to its limit. The Trustees and the friends of the School once more made enlargement possible. A new building was completed. This new building, forty- eight by sixty-eight, two stories high, with a large base¬ ment, gave us a splendid dormitory for girls, with a large and conveniently arranged auditorium. Notwithstanding the great enlargement, it was soon found that our room was still insufficient; students were turned away for lack of room. This lack was met five years ago by the erection of another dormitory sufficient to accommodate forty more boys. Four years ago other improvements were made, new rooms were fitted up for the primary department, other recitation rooms were enlarged and 6 Piedmont High School the dining-hall was remodeled. Yet, when the session opened and boys and girls began to arrive we found that we needed more room. The fact that it seems almost impossible to secure enough room for our students demonstrates clearly the wisdom of our plans and the soundness of our policy; not, perhaps, from a financial standpoint, but from the standpoint of doing the most good to the most people. A handsome building, thirty by fifty, two stories high, was erected during the summer and it was ready for occupancy at the beginning of the session of 1909-1910. The lower story of this building is used as a boys’ dormitory. The upper story is used by the Musigmarhonian and the Pierian Literary Socities. On the seventh day of March, 1910, the main building, containing recitation rooms, dining-room, auditorium, Principal’s office and residence, girls’ dormitory, and one dormitory for boys, was destroyed by fire. As only two dormitories for boys and the society halls remained, it was impossible to continue our work, so the school was suspended for the remainder of the session. Major Schenck, the President of the Board of Trustees, called a meeting of the citizens and it was determined to re¬ build. The contract was let and work was begun at once. Sequestered student life gave place to the builder’s work. Girls, boys, teachers, study and examinations had given way to the carpenter, the mason and the tinner. Soon the wooded hill was resonant with the craftsman’s tool. Out of the ashes of the old was born a bigger and a better Piedmont. Out of the fire-fiend’s ruin, out of cherished, broken plans have come the fruition of broader foundations and the realization of higher ideals. Three handsome structures, more modern in construction than the old, more dormitory rooms, more recitation rooms, greater conveniences, water-works, a larger campus, larger play grounds and electric lights are the outcome Lawndale:, North Carolina 7 of our terrible disaster. In all there are six buildings on our campus. The main building, Schenck Hall, con¬ tains four well lighted and well ventilated recitation rooms, a dining room, thirty-three by seventy, a kitchen with many conveniences, an office and rooms for the Principal and his family. The whole of the upper story of this buiding is used as a dormitory for girls. The next is a stately building containing the department of Music, the business school, the primary department and an auditorium fitted with raised seats and modern stage scenery. Its seating capacity is about nine hundred. The Waters’ Library building was completed at the beginning of the last session. This building is the bequest of Miss Nancy Waters, erected in memory of her brother, Captain A. G. Waters, who was a brave Confederate soldier killed in the battle of Gains Mill, near Richmond, Virginia, June 27, 1862. The legacy was not sufficient for the building desired but the deficit was made up by Major H. F. Schenck and Mr. John F. Schenck. The building, thirty by thirty-six, two stories, built of pressed brick, the smallest but the finest of our buildings, adorns the crest of the hill. It is a fit monument for one who gave life for native land—more appropriate by far than glistering marble or lofty granite. On May the seventeenth, 1911, the last day of our com¬ mencement, after an inspiring address by Honorable T. W. Bickett, Major H. F. Schenck, President of the Board of Trustees, presented the needs of the School to the audience, and asked for five thousand dollars to pay off the existing indebtedness, to paint the buildings and to install water-works. A wave of enthusiasm, such as is seldom seen when the people are asked for money, passed over the audience. Wealthy men, boys and girls working their way through school, women and children, all caught the spirit of the hour. More than six thousand dollars 8 Piedmont High School was raised. The thanks of the school are due to the friends of the institution whose loyalty and liberality have made it possible for us to take another step forward in the march of progress. Piedmont is not dead. Piedmont is no longer in its infancy. PIEDMONT IS NOT AN EXPERI¬ MENT. From small begnnings, through toil and sacri¬ fice, it has ripened in efficiency till it is now generally recognized as one of the strongest preparatory schools in the State. It has sixteen years of steady growth behind it, a large patronage and many friends in the present, and glorious possibilities for the future. Our water cannot be surpassed. At a distance of about a quarter of a mile from the school buildings is a fine, large spring of pure, sparkling water, affording more than twelve gallons per minute. This water is piped to us by means of an electric pump. A tank of fifteen thou¬ sand gallons capacity, standing on a steel tower more than fifty feet high, gives us the best of means of fighting fire. With this and with electric lights, with no danger of exploding lamps nor of deadly fumes of gas in our dormitories, with buildings of only two stories high in front, we feel that we have less to fear from fire than ever before. At a distance of not more than four hundred yards from the School are springs of health-giving sulphur and chalybeate water. Situated on the top of a majestic hill sloping in every direction, thus giving perfect natural drainage; com¬ manding a magnificent view of hills, vales, grassy, un¬ dulating plains, and of the Blue Ridge in the distance; shaded by a forest of stately oaks; enlivened by the music of rippling water; with excellent drinking water and air fiee fiom the taint of malaria, nature has made this an ideal spot for an educational institution of a high David Hall . Lawndale, North Carolina 9 order. But what has man done towards perfecting it? He has given us daily mail, communication with all the world by telephone and telegraph, a railroad within a mile of the School, electric lights, water-works, dormi¬ tories adequately furnished, large recitation rooms fitted with patent desks of the most approved pattern, and last, but not least, by his efforts as instruments in God’s hands we are unpolluted by bar-rooms, gambling dens and other moral dangers of town and city life, which too often blight the lives of boys from Christian homes and blast the hopes of their dearest friends. We are nearly one mile from Law ndale; thus we have the advantage of the village with the perfect quiet of rural life so necessary to sustained mental effort. Sunday Schools and Churches Two flourishing Sunday Schools are within easy reach of us. The Baptists have regular appointments for preaching at New Bethel and Lawndale. The Methodists hold regular services at the latter place. The Presby¬ terians also hold services at Lawndale, but at irregular intervals. These churches are only a good walk from the School. All students are required to attend at least one of these churches. Students are required to attend daily roll-call which consists of singing, reading the Scrip¬ tures, and of prayer. At these services occasional short talks will be made by the Principal and others, for the purpose of encouraging the students and inciting them to higher ideals and nobler efforts. Two prayer meetings are held each week by the stu¬ dents, one by the girls and the other by the boys. These services are voluntary, and while no one is forced to go, they are largely attended and a spirit of devotion is shown that is pleasant to witness. Cant is discouraged, but it has been the constant effort of the management 10 Piedmont High School of Piedmont High School to inculcate a spirit of rever¬ ence for God and veneration for holy things. The School is distinctively Christian , but it is not denominational. English The object sought in this department is to give the student a thorough acquaintance with the language and with the best models of the literature, that he may know how to understand and use the one and appreciate and interpret the other. The subject will be studied in three courses. To enter Course I the student should be acquainted with the elementary forms of the language and have such knowledge of syntax and sentence structure as can be acquired from Hyde’s Book I or its equiva¬ lent. All students are required to complete and pass a satisfactory examination on the work of each course or its equivalent before entering upon that of the course next above. Students making a grade of less than 70 on the work of the Fall Term will not be continued in the class during the Spring Term, but may take the class next below. Course 1. —Buehler’s Grammar, or its equivalent. Classics, for class study or parallel reading:—The Sir Roger de Coverley Papers; Longfellow and Whittier: Courtship of Miles Standish, and Snowbound; Coleridge: Ancient Mariner; Lowell: Vision of Sir Launfal; Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice, As You Like It. The emphasis in this class will be given to inflections, sentence structure and analysis. The student will be strictly graded on spelling, capitalizing and the punctu¬ ation of ordinary F y nglish prose. Course 2. Brooks and Hubbard’s Composition-Rhet¬ oric. The following classics will be read: The Old Testa¬ ment (See Bible Course 1). Shakespeare: Julius Caesar; Lawndale, North Carolina ii Macaulay: Life of Johnson; Milton: L’Allegro, II Pense- roso, and Comus; Tennyson: Gareth and Lynette, Lance¬ lot and Elaine, The Passing of Arthur. In this class the emphasis is given largely to theme work. Course 3 .—Lockwood and Emerson’s Rhetoric. Classics to be studied with care :—Shakespeare : Macbeth; Burke : Speech on Conciliation with America; Pope: Translation of the Iliad; Scott: Ivanhoe. Special attention will be given to the sources and devel¬ opment of the language and literary forms as illustrated by usage of the best writers of the past and present. Students will be prepared to comply with the entrance requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges. Latin The first year in this course will consist of a thorough preparation of the lessons in Collar and Daniel’s Begin¬ ner’s Latin Book and a special drill on the paradigms and vocabulary. When a good working knowledge of the elementary principles of the language has been secured the class will read the second and third books of Caesar. The second year’s work in this department will con¬ sist of a careful reading of Caesar, Books I and IV, and a review of Books II and III, with drill work in grammar. The third year’s work will consist of a study of six of Cicero’s Orations, six books of Virgil’s iEned, a review of prose composition, varied with original exer¬ cises. While the primary object of this department is the thorough preparation of pupils for entrance to the clas¬ sical colleges, much stress will be laid on the relation of the Latin language to our mother tongue. 12 Piedmont High School Mathematics The work in the college preparatory course for the first year will consist of a careful study of Arithmetic with the view of making the students proficient in busi¬ ness calculations and in preparing them to be successful teachers of arithmetic in our public schools. The elements of Algebra will be studied. In the second year Wentworth’s New School Algebra will be completed and Wentworth’s Complete Algebra will be begun. In the third year Wentworth’s Complete Algebra will be mastered and Wentworth’s College Algebra and Went¬ worth’s Geometry will be begun. In the fourth year Wentworth’s Plane and Solid Geom¬ etry will be completed. The object of this course is not only to prepare for college but to strengthen and develop the reasoning power of those who may never have the privilege of a college education. History This course is broad and comprehensive. It is intended to be much fuller than merely to prepare for college. In the first year Ancient History will be studied and Mediaeval and Modern History will be begun. In the second year Mediaeval and Modern History will be completed and English History will be begun. In the third year English History will be completed and the History of the United States will be carefully studied. In the fourth year the History of North Carolina will be studied with care. Scenery Around Piedmont High School Lawndale, North Carolina 13 Bible Systematic Bible study has been carried on at Piedmont for several years. The purpose of this study is to give to the student a first-hand knowledge of the things recorded in the Scriptures. The method used is an actual study of the Book itself; not facts about the Bible but facts from the Bible; not a system of interpretation but a regu¬ lar, definite study of subject-matter. The regular classes meet daily throughout the entire session. The work in Course 1, Old Testament, is required of all graduates, and during the years 1912-1915 will form a part of the regular college entrance requirements in English Liter¬ ature. Course 1 .—The historical parts of the Old Testament are studied in chronological order with incidental refer¬ ences to the Psalms and the Prophets. Course 2 .—A systematic study of the historical parts of the New Testament with incidental references to the Epistles is offered to such as desire to do special work in the Bible, and may be used as a substitute for Political Economy or German in the regular course of study as outlined in this catalogue. Course 3 .—Sunday School Pedagogy. This is a spe¬ cial course and is open to all students who desire to take the work. A beautiful diploma is awarded to those who complete the first book of the course; and seals, to be attached to the diploma, are given on the completion of each additional book of the course. The following students received diplomas in this de¬ partment during the past session:—C. B. Alford, E. A. Boyles, Miss Leila Dellinger, Cleveland Gardner, Miss Della Hord, Miss Lela Hord, Miss May Hord, C. A. Led¬ ford, W. B. Ledford, Miss Bertha McKinney, Miss Gazzie Osborne, R. E. Price, W. S. Roberson, Miss Katie Sim¬ mons, W. E. Trawick. 14 Piedmont High School Music The Music Department will be in charge of one who is thoroughly proficient in this branch, and no pains will be spared to make this part of the work equal to any other department of the School. This course is broad and thorough. The School recognizes the need of the best instruction for begin¬ ners, as well as for the more advanced pupils, thus insur¬ ing a good foundation. Public recitals are given during the term. In these, all the students of music take part. They are thus stimulated to greater effort and become accustomed to appearing in public. It has not been deemed advisable to adopt any set of studies to be used arbitrarily, but rather to select a course to suit the needs of the individual pupil. However, a general outline of the plan of study may be given. Primary Includes a thorough foundation in Technic. In this is taken up the keyboard, stafif, rhythm, formation of scales and simple studies and pieces. Intermediate: Continues the study of Technic, Studies and Sonatinas selected from Czerny, Duvernoy, Loeschorn, Bertini and others, as well as easy pieces by classical and modern composers. Advanced Includes the study of Technic in all the forms; Inven¬ tions of Bach; Etudes and Studies by Czerny, Heller, Berens, Cramer and others; easy Sonatas and Pieces by standard composers. Business Department Although this department was only begun three years ago, last year showed a very satisfactory increase in Lawndale, North Carolina i5 attendance over the preceding years. It is our intention to make this a strong feature of the school, and hope within a few years to place its standard of excellency upon an equal plane with the other departments. There is no reason why a young man or young woman should attend a business college in a large city, where board and tuition are high, to receive a commercial edu¬ cation, when a course of equal value can be obtained in the high school, with the added advantage of the literary course for those who are deficient in this branch. Compare our rates of tuition and board with those of the leading business colleges and you will find ours to be just about half the amount they charge. All students of the Busi¬ ness Department have access to the school library, and are required to join one of the literary societies. In the Bookkeeping Department we teach the famous Budget System of Bookkeeping. This system of book¬ keeping is taught in the leading business colleges of the South. The course consists of instruction in Bookkeep¬ ing and Office Practice, Commercial Arithmetic, Com¬ mercial Law, Business Correspondence and Punctuation, Spelling and Penmanship. We use Gregg Shorthand and Rational Typewriting in the Shorthand and Typewriting Department. The course consists of instruction in Shorthand, Typewriting, Business Correspondence and Punctuation, Spelling and Penmanship. Gregg Shorthand is by far the easiest to learn, easiest to write and easiest to read of any system of shorthand now is use. In the Fifth International Shorthand Speed Contest, held at Washington, March 26, 1910, writers of Gregg Shorthand won first, second and third places. Mr. Fred H. Gurtler, winner of first place, exceeded the best previous record by 23 words per minute. The winner of second place, Mr. Charles L. Swem, a boy of seventeen. x6 Piedmont High Schooe established a world’s record for one of his age and experience. The winner of third place, Miss Salome L. Tarr, a girl of seventeen, established a world’s record for accuracy, her notes being 99.4 per cent, perfect. The cost of books, stationery, etc., for the bookkeep¬ ing course is $9.00; for the shorthand and typewriting course, $5..oo. Payment in advance is required for books upon entrance to either department. Rates of tuition are as follows: Bookkeeping Department .$6.00 per month Shorthand and Typewriting Dep’t. 6.00 per month Typewriting . 2.00 per month Penmanship . 1.00 per month Certificates of Proficiency Handsome Certificates of Proficiency will be given those who complete the college preparatory course. For this certificate a charge of $2.00 will be made. English Course FIRST YEAR Arithmetic, English Grammar, Elementary Geogra¬ phy, Sounds of Letters, Spelling and Defining, Reading, History of North Carolina, Mental Arithmetic, Physi- ology, Penmanship. SEond year Arithmetic, English Grammar, Spelling and Defining, Geography, Composition and Rhetoric, History of the United States, Penmanship. third year English Grammar completed, Arithmetic completed, English Literature, Composition Work in English, Civil Government, Bible, Penmanship. -yy■■■■. , Lawndale, North Carolina i 7 Course Preparatory for College First year Periods per week Ancient History . 5 Grammar, Composition and Literature. 5 First Year Latin. 5 Spelling and Defining. 5 Arithmetic completed (Fall Term) and Algebra begun (Spring Term) . Physiology . 3 SECOND year Mediaeval and Modern History. 5 Composition, Rhetoric and English Literature. 5 Review first year Latin (Fall Term) 1 Caesar (Spring Term) [. $ Algebra, Wentworth’s New School. 5 Bible I. 5 Physical Geography .3 Third year History of England. 3 Rhetoric and English Literature. 5 Cicero, six orations, and Latin Composition. 5 Wentworth’s Complete Algebra. 5 Civil Government. 2 Bible II. 5 FOURTH YEAR Virgil’s Eneid, six books. 5 Plane and Solid Geometry. 5 Political Economy. 5 German . 5 History of United States. 5 Specials If one entering the College Preparatory Department should have taken already a part of the work in the i8 Piedmont High School department, some of the following may be added in order that he may have full work: Bible III, Plane and Spheri¬ cal Trigonometry, Physics, Chemistry, Greek I, Greek II. T ext-Books We prefer that the students buy their books after entering, as there will probably be some changes made in the text-books. The books used last year were as fol¬ lows : Latin—Collar and Daniel’s Beginner’s Latin Book, also Gunnison and Harley’s First Year of Latin, Allen and Greenough’s Virgil, Allen’s Prose, Lowe and Ewing’s Caesar. Algebra—Sanford’s Elementary, Wentworth ' s New School, Wentworth’s Complete and Wentworth’s College. German—Keller’s First Year. Geometry—Wentworth’s Plane, Solid and Spherical. Physiology—Lippincott’s. English Grammar—Harvey’s, Buehler’s, Hyde’s. English Literature—Lockwood’s Lessons, English Authors, Butler’s School English, Genung’s Rhetoric. History—Hansell’s United States, Hill’s North Caro¬ lina, and Myer’s Modern and Mediaeval, Montgomery’s English, Myer’s Ancient. Spelling—Reed’s, Harrington’s and Westlake’s, New Practical, Sorelle and Kitt’s Words. Readers—Holmes’ Series. Arithmetic—Milne’s Series. Geography—Maury’s Elementary and Maury’s Man¬ ual. T eachers Our teachers are all thoroughly competent, and all of them have had experience in the school room. Our idea of building and sustaining a first-class school is that Lawndale, North Carolina 19 a few teachers well qualified for their work can accom¬ plish more than a large number of cheap, inexperienced ones. Board We feel sure that our boarding arrangement cannot be improved. We have all the benefits of the club plan, together with home comforts. No profit is made on board. Each student bears his proportional part of the expense, and saves whatever profit is usually made on board, thus materially lessening expense. Our method, too, prevents class distinction, which is sometimes made in schools where some students board in boarding-houses and others at the mess-hall. Here no such rivalry can exist, for all students and teachers board on the same plan, and all eat in the same dining-hall. The only aristocracy which counts here is the aristocracy of brains, good conduct in school, and Christian living. During the last session board averaged for the full month, $6.?o. Those who went home on Friday evening and returned Monday morning paid on an average $3.84 per month. Terms for tuition are cash at the end of the month, except by special agreement. Payment for board is expected to be made promptly. No profit is made on board, and no calculation is made for loss or delay in payments. Each boarder must deposit $7.00 on entrance. At the end of each school month he is required to pay his pro¬ portional part of board, and the seven dollars deposited at the beginning of the term is used in payment of his board for the last month, and any part remaining is refunded to the pupil. This is done simply to guard against loss to the boarding pupils. Board will be charged for no less time than for one month. In other words, 20 Piedmont High School if a pupil leaves school before the expiration of the first month no part of the advance board or of the contingency fee will be refunded. This is done in justice to the school, from the fact that there are boys and girls who enroll and stay only a few days, or a week, and leave because of a lack of purpose, thus keeping away others who would stay throughout the session. Those wishing to pay board and tuition for the term in advance may do so, and they will receive interest on the amount deposited. A contingency fee of $1.00 is required to be deposited by each boarding student on matriculation. If no damage is done to the school property, and if the student remains in school not less than three months, this fee will be re¬ turned at the close of the session. If damage is done to school property, each must pay for the damage he does. If the perpetrator of the injury is not discovered the damage is to be repaired out of the general contingency fund, and each pupil will have his proportional part of his contingency fee returned. No deduction in payment of tuition is made except in cases of protracted sickness, and then only when a certificate of a physician is presented. All students are earnestly urged to begin on the first day of the session. Otherwise, they work at a disadvan¬ tage. Permission to visit will not be given to the girls. Parents are asked not to make request that their daugh¬ ters be granted special privileges, for it will not be granted. All damages to school property must be paid for by the one doing the damage. No student will be allowed to carry a pistol, or to indulge in profanity, gambling, or the use of intoxicants. Pupils who persistently break the rules will be expelled. Ministers of the gospel and those preparing themselves A Reading Circle Lawndale, North Carolina 21 for the ministry are charged only half rates on tuition. To secure this reduction such students as are not person¬ ally known to the Principal must be recommended by their pastors. The mail of all the boarding girls will pass through the hands of the Principal. This rule will be suspended only on the written request of the parents or guardians. Free Transportation Over Lawndale Railroad The President of the Lawndale Railroad offers free transportation to students of Piedmont High School for the first week of the school term. Those coming later than the first week will be charged one-half fare. At any time during the session our students can get half rates from Lawndale to Shelby and return by presenting a certificate signed by the Principal of the School to the agent at Lawndale. Literary Societies, Medals and Scholarships The Pierian and the Musigmarhonian Literary Socie¬ ties for young men meet once each week for debate, declamation and the transaction of general business. In these exercises all members are required to participate and all students who board at the hall are required to becomes members of one or the other of these societies. It would be hard to estimate the importance of this work in imparting a knowledge of parliamentary law, stimu¬ lating historical research, and cultivating general reading. These societies are always attended by the Principal and by the teacher cf English, who will act as critics. Each society offers a gold medal to the member making the greatest improvement in oratory and debate during the year. The Musigmarhonian medal was awarded to Mr. C. L. Owen of Edgecombe County, the Pierian to Mr. Peyton E. McSwain of Cleveland County. 22 Piedmont High School A gold medal was awarded to Mr. Clinton Newton of Cleveland County for oratory and debate in the annual debate between the Pierian and the Musigmarhonian Literary Societies. The Emersonian Literary Society for young ladies meets once each week for the reading of various selec¬ tions, the study of the lives of authors, for recitations and for the reading of original essays. These meetings are always attended by one or more teachers, who by friendly criticisms and advice encourage the students to greater zeal in the work. The Schenck Scholarship Medal is awarded to the stu¬ dent of the College Preparatory Course who makes the best general average. This medal, given by Maj. H. E. Schenck, was awarded to Mr. Carlo Self of Cleveland County. The Burns Recitation Medal, given for the best rend¬ ered recitation at Commencement, was awarded to Miss Ella J. Godwin of Cumberland County. The Carme Elam Medal, given by Mr. Carme Elam to the best declaimer among the boys, was awarded to Mr. Bynum E. Weathers of Cleveland County. The Hoey Medal, a handsome gold medal worth twenty dollars, given by Hon. Clyde R. Hoey of Shelby, N. C., to be competed for by all the schools of Cleveland County, was won by Mr. W. E. White of Cleveland County. This medal has been given for three years. Every year it has been won by a Piedmont pupil. The Ware Medal, a gold medal worth twenty dollars, given by Dr. R. E. Ware of Shelby, N. C., for the most perfect essay by a girl of any school of this county, was won by Miss Lula Cleveland Beam of Gaston County, a Piedmont pupil. To contest for the Declamation Medal or the Recita¬ tion Medal one must be a student of Piedmont High School for a period of not less than six months preceding Lawndale, North Carolina 23 the contest, and must not have won the Declamation or Recitation Medal at Piedmont the year previous. To contest for any of the other medals one must be a student of Piedmont High School for a period of not less than eight months. No medal will be awarded one who carries fewer than sixteen recitations per week and whose general average, including deportment, is less than seventy-five. The last and by far the largest awards for merit that come under this head are the scholarships placed in our hands by Wake Forest College, Trinity College and the University of North Carolina. The conditions of awarding the latter two have not been given us. The Wake Forest Scholarship, which in money value is worth $150.00, pays the tuition of a student (perpared at Pied¬ mont High School) at Wake Forest College for three years. Appointment to this scholarship is subject to the following conditions: The appointee must be prepared for the college classes, of good moral character, and must have made the highest grade on competitive examination conducted under the direction of the Principal of Pied¬ mont High School. The appointment is for one year only, but the scholar is eligible to re-appointment pro¬ vided (1) his deportment is blameless and (2) he has made a passing grade on each study taken the previous year, making, in case of re-appointment for a second year, a minimum average of eighty-five on all studies taken the first year, and for a third year a minimum average of ninety on the second year’s work. The scholarship is not available to the same student beyond three years. In case the scholar fails of re-appointment for a subse¬ quent year, Piedmont High School may make a new appointment on the conditions given above. The placing of these scholarships in our hands is, per¬ haps, the highest endorsement that the trustees of these institutions could bestow upon us. 24 Piedmont High Schooe Purposes The purpose of this School is to prepare boys and girls thoroughly for college and to fit them for the practical duties of life. It is as much our purpose to develop nobility of character and a high sense of honor, as to impart knowledge of text-books, and no effort is spared to teach a proper appreciation of each one’s rights and duties as members of society, and to educate the heart as well as the brain in those Christian graces that constitute true nobility of character. Thoroughness It has always been the aim of the School to do honest, thorough work. The present Faculty especially endorse thoroughness, and it will be their constant care to see that the student masters the subject studied before they permit it to be laid aside. Yet, we do not believe that an education consists of simply an accumulation of facts and figures, but it means the harmonious development of the powers given us by the Creator. Regulations The regulations are few and simple. Students are encouraged to control themselves and to regard the rights of others. They are, however, expected to render prompt and cheerful obedience to teachers at all times. Those who are not willing to comply with our discipline are not solicited to matriculate. Reports At the end of the first and third quarters, reports of the general progress in studies and upon deportment will be sent to parents. The quarterly reports are not intended to indicate the precise grade of scholarship. At A Section of Library and Reading Room Lawndale, North Carolina 2 5 the end of each term pare nts will be sent a report show¬ ing the precise grade of scholarship, deportment, absence from recitations and religious exercises during the term. The reports are a means of communication between par¬ ents and teachers, and may be of great service in stimu¬ lating the pupils. Library In 1902 about two hundred books were secured as a nucleus of a library. These books were well selected and many of them were handsomely bound. In 1903 about a hundred volumes were added. From time to time others have come to us by gift or by purchase. This collection was destroyed on the seventh of March, but fortunately there was on hand a small fund unexpended. This gave us a new beginning. The erection of the handsome Water ' s Memorial Library building inspired our friends with zeal for filling it with books. To this library, founded in honor of a gallant Confederate soldier, came one of the first and decidedly the largest and finest collection of books from a Northern Veteran, Mr. James E. Reynolds of New York. A number of students formed a library associa¬ tion and each paid in fifty cents as a membership fee. Some plays and lectures were given for its benefit. Alto¬ gether we have about three hundred volumes. In many homes there are books no longer valued that would be of great use to us. Such books will be gladly received by our Librarian and gratefully acknowledged. Thanks are due to the following for books and papers donated last session: W. D. Burns, Mrs. W. D. Burns, W. J. Bryan, Carme Elam, Mrs. Carme Elam, Posie Downs, E. R. Osborne, James E. Reynolds, Miss Rosalie Smith, Stamey Bros., H. R. English, C. A. Ledford, H. F. Schenck, Mrs. W. P. 26 Piedmont High Schooe Leister, Mrs. J. C. Clapp, Albert Harrelson, T. A. Wag- staff, University of North Carolina, W. M. Blanton, John F. Schenck, Miss Lucy Oates, Miss Mabel Bost, R. E. Price, R. C. Black, J. E. Manning, E. Y. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Williams. Reading Room The following is a list of newspapers and periodicals that came to our reading room last year: Review of Reviews, Cosmopolitan, Atlantic Monthly, World’s Work, Saturday Evening Post, Ladies’ Home Journal, Woman’s Home Companion, Raleigh News and Observer, The Pathfinder, The Literary Digest, The Inde¬ pendent, The Gaffney Ledger, Charlotte Daily Observer, The Highlander, The Cleveland Star, The Wake Forest Student, The Times-Dispatch, Greensboro Daily News, The Progressive Farmer, Farmer and Mechanic, Biblical Recorder, McClure’s Magazine, The Reformed Church Standard, Presbyterian Standard, The Union Home, The Caucasian, North Carolina Education, Marshville Home, Newton Enterprise, Charity and Children, Rural Weekly, St. Louis Star, The Tar Heel. Physical Exercise Ample grounds supply every demand for outdoor exer¬ cises and games. Tennis, basket-ball, baseball and foot¬ ball are favorite recreations of our pupils. Expenses Board is furnished on the club plan, thus securing the best board at the least possible cost. The students take their meals at the same table with the Principal and the teachers. The Principal and other teachers give neces¬ sary help in the preparation of lessons. Girls are con¬ stantly under the care of the teachers or of the Matron. Lawndale, North Carolina 2 7 Information Students will be admitted at any time, but it is far better to enter at beginning of term. The teachers are all able and experienced. The course is broad and comprehensive, and prepares for entrance to any of the colleges. Students whose influence shale prove injurious to the School will be promptly expelled. Strict obedience to all rules and requirements is demanded. Dormitory rooms are furnished with bedstead, springs, mattress, table and chairs. Students should bring sheets, blankets, pillow cases, towels and napkins. All of these should be plainly marked. It is well for all pupils to have overshoes. In the case of girls we insist that they bring overshoes. They often save many times their cost by preventing sickness. The Principal and the teachers of the School cannot lend money to pupils. If parents desire it the Principal will take charge of money that is to be paid out for the incidental expenses of children and will render statement at the close of the term. Education is the best investment parents and guardians can make for children. In many instances it pays more than a thousand per cent., but parents, as well as pupils, shoul d understand that securing an education is a busi¬ ness, just as is farming, manufacturing or mercantile pur¬ suits. The farmer must work with system and regularity, the manufacturer cannot shut down his plant to graitfy a whim and the merchant who closes his doors to go fish¬ ing in this day of sharp competition will soon be a bank¬ rupt. The same thing is true of the pupil seeking an education. He cannot be in and out without injury to his scholarship and to the school with which he is con¬ nected. Parents are self-sacrificing but often they do not realize how important a few days may be in school work. 28 Piedmont High School Parents will please not ask us to allow pupils to lose time from their work unless there are reasons of the utmost importance for doing so. Charges Board at actual cost. Average of board last year, $6.20 per month. Tuition in Literary Department, $1.00—$3.00 per month. Tuition in Music Department, $2.50 per month. Piano rent, 50 cents per month. Tuition in Elocution, $2.00 per month. Tuition in Elocution in classes, 75 cents per month. Room rent, 40 cents per month. Those who take any branch in the College Preparatory Course will be charged $3.00 per month. Fuel for boys’ and girls’ dormitories, 50 cents per month, or $3.50 for the whole session. Library fee, payable in advance, 75 cents per year. DEPOSITS When convenient, students should deposit money with the Principal on entering, to be applied to board, tuition, room rent, etc. A certificate of deposit will be given for all money thus deposited. W. D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. Graduating Class, 1911-1912 Lawndale, North Carolina 29 TESTIMONIALS What our neighbors and patrons say of the School. Space forbids the use of more than a few testimonials: The School is one of the best Preparatory Schools in the State. The new building was occupied a few months ago and the facilities for entertaining and accommodating Commencement crowds are unsurpassed. Prof. W. D. Burns and his able assist¬ ants are doing a great work in Cleveland County .—The Cleve¬ land Star. Prof. W. D. Burns and his efficient corps of teachers have certainly spared no efforts to perform their whole duty, and as a result are deservedly popular .—Shelby Aurora. As a Preparatory School, no better can be found in the State. Here are found all the facilities for a beneficial school life.—A Presbyterian lady, a correspondent of the Star. Speaking of the Commencement of 1901-1902, Editor J. O. Foy, of The Aurora, said: It gives us pleasure to speak of the merits of this splendid School. It has one of the prettiest locations we remember ever seeing. The school house is built upon a high hill, almost a mountain, with an incline from every point of the compass. Within two hundred yards of the school building on the north¬ west side, a descent of over two hundred feet is attained, and while the south and east incline is not quite so abrupt, it would be termed a pretty steep climb, so in a matter of drainage it is ideal; all around the building is a dense grove of large oaks. The water is obtained at a depth of eighty feet; the greater por¬ tion of the well is cut through solid rock. A short distance from the school, a pleasant walk, is a sulphur spring, visited during the school, by a large number of people from a distance, and it is said remarkable cures have been effected by the water. An air-line from the school to Lawndale is little over half a mile, the narrow-guage road running to Lawndale from Shelby. The school is in splendid hands. Professor Burns is an able educator, an excellent Christian gentleman. The proof of his work is apparent to all observers. Piedmont High School should prosper—it deserves to prosper. 30 Piedmont High School Prof. W. D. Burns is running a magnificent school there. The house crowns a wooded hill which was beginning to be aflame with flowers. No more beautiful location can be found in North Carolina than this. The sweep of vision on every side is most commanding. The house itself is a noble structure—a monument to the liberality of its builders. A strong force of educators surround Mr. Burns, who is a man of fine ability and modest as a girl. Some forty boarders from various counties attended last session, besides an excellent local patronage. We were thrilled to hear a number of strong young men in original addresses. That shows what the school is doing. A few years hence its blessed work will be revealed. These boys would prob¬ ably have slept their lives away but for the vision that burst upon them under the inspiring influence of those modest but worthy and intelligent teachers. Wake Forest College and the University of North Carolina have good reason to know what the Piedmont High School is worth to the world. The world will know it after a while. The girls, too, a bright bevy of them, will live larger and happier lives because they have been sur¬ rounded by this glorious influence. Many of them will go to col¬ lege and all of them will mean more to the world, tenfold more, than if they had never tasted of this fountain of knowledge. We are deeply indebted to many friends for the rare pleasure this brief trip affords us, and shall rejoice when the opportunity to return shall come .—Charity and Children, in 1904. Prof W. D. Burns, the Principal, is one of the foremost school men in North Carolina, and the people of Lawndale are holding up his hands like good men and true .—Charity and Children in issue of April 25, 1907. Speaking of the Commencement exercises of 1905- 1906, Hon. Clyde R. Hoey, former editor of the Cleve¬ land Star, said: The Commencement exercises of Piedmont High School closed Friday night, and the many congratulations, the good-byes and the farewells of students, teachers and patrons, so often exper¬ ienced before, and yet so thrilling and real on every succeeding occasion, were said with the deepest feeling. Piedmont High School is an educational institution set upon a hill with graceful slopes and sweeping distances—and it sends oat a strong, steady flow of intellectual light into all that country Lawndale, North Carolina 3i and the gitter and glow extends to Eastern Carolina, from whence come many of her brightest young sons. Indelibly associated with Piedmont is the name and fame of Prof. W. D. Burns, the energetic and scholarly head of the School, whose ability as a teacher, whose love of the work, whose interest in the young life of the land, fires his soul with a con¬ suming passion for service in intellectual fields and at once marks him as a true educator, who adequately, accurately inter¬ prets the needs of the rising generation in an educational way. The past session has been from every standpoint the most successful in the history of this well-known educational institu¬ tion. The attendance has been large; the number of boarding students has been greater; the influence of the School has been wider, and the results of the school work have been more satis¬ factory. The Commencement exercises kept pace with the gen¬ eral improvement in the School, and the consensus of opinion was that this Commencement was the best. Progress is the watchword at Piedmont, and with this aim in view a new addition to the already handsome school building will be constructed during vacation time, and the re-opening for the fall term will find the School better equipped than ever before. It gives me a great deal of pleasure to say a word in behalf of the Piedmont High School, at Cleveland Mills, under the efficient management of Prof. W. D. Burns. The instruction is thorough and the influences surrounding the pupil excellent. The location of the School is fine, because of elevation and water, and the community is one of the most refined in Western North Carolina. R- R TrEdway, Former pastor Shelby Baptist Church. Meredith College, Raleigh, N. C. OFEICE OF THE PRESIDENT June 13, 1912. From my knowledge of those who are in charge of the I ied- mont High School and from my experience with students who have attended Meredith College from that institution, I am satis¬ fied that Piedmont is doing a work of unusual excellence, and I feel a personal gratification in knowing that we have such an institution as a part of our educational system in North Carolina. R. T. Vann, President. Piedmont High School Prof. W. D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. Dear Sir :—Being deeply interested in the education of the young people of this community, and the building up of the Pied¬ mont Hight School particularly, I want to congratulate you on the success of the term just closed. The larger portion of the term was spent in the old building, where you were cramped for room and labored under many disadvantages. It is gratifying to me that under the disadvantages you had to encounter during the former part of the session that the School made such marked progress as it has during the term. I must also congratulate you upon your efforts in uniting all who patronize this School in the determination to see that the facilities of the School are such as will give greater advan¬ tages as they are demanded. I feel that this community is indebted to you for developing this spirit of educational progress among us, and from all that I can gather the next session will open with far greater patronage than we have ever known before. Yours truly, H. F. SchEnck, Pres, of Cleveland Cotton Mills and of Lawndale R. R. President ' s Office, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C., May 9, 1905. Mr. W. D. Burns, President Piedmont High School, Lawndale, N. C. Dear Sir :—The young men who have come to the Univer¬ sity from the Piedmont High School have taken a good stand in their classes and have done faithful and satisfactory work. Very truly yours, Francis P. Venable, President. Wake Forest College, The Office of the President, Wake Forest, N. C., July 8, 1907. To any one concerned: I have known and admired Mr. W. D. Burns for a number of years, and take pleasure in recommending him as worthy of the grave trust and responsibility of teaching our young people. A recent visit to the Piedmont High School, over which he pre¬ sides, greatly pleased me. The Trustees of Wake Forest Col- lege, at their late session, gave it the high endorsement of plac¬ ing a scholarship there. William L,ouis Poteat, President. Section of Dining Hate Eawndale, North Carolina 33 Writing regarding a Commencement at Piedmont, Editor Hudson said: Piedmont High School is ideally located—proudly she rests upon the summit of a commanding height, almost a mountain, overlooking the river which, like a thread of silver, winds its way in graceful curves around the base. Surrounded by a nat¬ ural grove of symmetrical beauty it stands as a monument to the wisdom and public-spirited enterprise of its promoters, those loyal, generous people who believe in investing their means in brains, morality, culture and learning. Prof. Burns is a ‘‘live wire” in educational matters—progres¬ sive, enthusiastic and thoroughly capable, he has surrounded himself with an able and thoroughly equipped corps of assist¬ ants, and the partons of the School have shown their apprecia¬ tion by giving this splendid institution their most hearty and loyal support. Its success is assured and the enrollment here¬ after will be limited only by the space accommodations of its buildings and dormitories. I have had the pleasure of examining, at close range, the work done by the faculty of Piedmont High School. From my extensive contact with the schools throughout the United States, my friends feel that I possess some qualifications for detecting honest, high-grade work. I have no hesitation in saying Pied¬ mont High School does just this kind of work. Wm. Edwin Hall, 232 W. 14th St., New York City. Being one who has watched the progress of Piedmont High School from its beginning, and being one who is alive to the importance of a good school in our midst, I am heartily glad to testify that the work is bearing good fruit. Faithful work has not only been done in text-books, but work equally as good has been done in training the morals and developing the character of the students. The idea that morality and the development of Christian character is required to make true men and women has been carefully fostered by our teachers, who have proven themselves to be conscientious Christian workers. I can truly recommend Professor Burns and his faithful co-workers as instructors to whom you can safely entrust your children. T. J. Ramsaur, Treasurer of Cleveland Cotton Mills. 34 Piedmont High Schooe Sheeby, N. C., June 4, 1900. To Whom it May Concern: This testifies as to the character, ability and scholarship of Prof. W. D. Burns, who is now the Principal of the Piedmont High School, Cleveland Mills, N. C. Professor Burns, by his conduct and rare gifts as a teacher, has won the confidence and esteem of the people, his patrons and students. I commend Professor Burns and the Piedmont High School warmly to those who desire their sons and daughters to be taught the true idea of education, and to be led up into a higher life of useful manhood and womanhood. Respectfully, J. A. Anthony, County Supt. of Schools. It is my privilege and pleasure to know something of the standing and work of the Piedmont High School, and also to have a personal acquaintance with its efficient corps of teachers, headed by the able and genteel Prof. W. D. Burns. In my opin¬ ion there is no High School in this part of the country doing better and more thorough educational work. The generous Trustees have arranged it so that board and lodging can be secured cheaper than at any High School within my knowledge. The building is large and commodious, standing on the summit of a beautiful hill, surrounded by a forest of stately oaks. The pleasant location and high grade of work and the low price of board and lodging should commend the School most favorably to any man or woman seeking a good education. Shelby, N. C. E. Y. Webb, Member of Congress. Wake Forest, N. C., June 15, 1900. During his student career I formed a very high opinion of the capacity, character and faithfulness of Mr. W. D. Burns. This opinion was confirmed by a recent visit to the Piedmont High School of which he is Principal. With the aid of his faithful and competent assistants, he is doing excellent work in that institution. On all sides I saw evidences of patient, pains¬ taking labor, thorough scholarship and marked executive ability. I believe the School to be a good one and worthy of a liberal patronage. Respectfully, J. B. CareyeE, Professor of Latin, Wake Forest College. Lawndale, North Carolina 35 Biblical Recorder, Organ of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Raleigh, N. C., May 8, 1909. Prof. W. D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. Dear Prof. Burns :—Let me again say that I greatly appre¬ ciated my brief stay in your great School and charming town. You are doing a great work. It was a joy to me to find you so happily fixed and so useful in making the world better. I bid you hearty God-speed in your work. With best wishes, sincerely, Hight C. Moore, Editor. B. T. Falls, M. A., County Superintendent of Schools, Shelby, N. C., May, 1906. I take pleasure in bearing testimony regarding the Piedmont High School. I have spent some time in this School and found the work of the class-rooms to be thorough, practical and far- reaching in its scope. The teachers are devoted to their work, are thoroughly competent, and they spare no effort in making the class-room a place of interest to the pupil. The School also has an excellent literary society. One of the strongest High School debates I ever listened to was the one given by the members of this society. In my opinion the School deserves a place among the best schools in this part of the State, and I readily commend it to all the people. Respectfully, B. T. Falls. I was very favorably impressed with the retired location of Piedmont High School the first time I visited it. But since serving as pastor for two years two churches within sight of this admirable School, I have been favorably impressed with a great many things. It is with no reluctance that I say nature has done all that is necessary to make it a healthful and delightful loca¬ tion. The boarding system is unique. The tender watch-caie over the pupils and the moral influence of the School are such as should merit the confidence of any parents and make them feel perfectly safe in committing their children to the care of the worthy Principal and his co-workers. C. W. Payseur, Pastor of Lawndale and New Bethel Churches. 36 Piedmont High School Office of Duffy Koonce, Attorneys at Law, Jacksonville, N. C., May 3, 1905. Prof. W. D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. Dear Sir:—E nclosed please find check for $11.34, as per your statement recently received. We are well pleased with the pro¬ gress made by the boys, and if nothing happens they will return next session. It is the best and cheapest School in the State. Hoping to see you down here during the summer, I beg to remain, Yours truly, E. M. Koonce, Member of the Legislature of North Carolina. Baptist Church, Kings Mountain and Bessemer City, J. J. Beach, Pastor. June 12, 1909. I spent several days last year in the Piedmont High School giving religious instruction, and was very favorably impressed with the high grade of work done by Prof. W. D. Burns and his excellent faculty, and with the splendid high-toned boys and girls who composed the student body. I was especially delighted with the moral and religious aspect of the School, and take a pleasure in saying to parents with boys and girls to send to school that at Piedmont they will be well cared for both mentally and morally. J. J. Beach. I have some personal knowledge of Piedmont High School and its work, and consider it the best preparatory school, for the money expended, in my knowledge. It is a marvel to me how such excellent work can be done so cheaply. The best families in Shelby patronize Piedmont High School and are well pleased with its work. I consider Prof. W. D. Burns, the Principal, one of the best educators in the State, and believe parents can do no better than to place their boys and girls in Piedmont High School. M. E. Parrish, Former pastor First Baptist Church, Shelby, N. C. 1 he phenomenal growth and success of the Piedmont High School has gratified, but has not surprised me. The faithful and effective work of the Principal, Mr. Burns, during his student Auditorium and Music Hall Waters Library Buieding ■ - • . Schenck Hall Lawndale, North Carolina 37 life at Wake Forest has prepared me to expect to hear good news as to his after career. And the good preparation and excel¬ lent deportment of the young men who have come to us from the academy are excellent evidence as to the scholarship and character of the assistant teachers, as well as the Principal. Most heartily do I recommend the School to all who have sons and daughters to educate. Chas. E. Taylor, Ex-President of Wake Forest College. Piedmont School as a Health Resort Piedmont High School could not have been placed in a more healthful location. I know of no place in this section where the sanitary surroundings are better. Being situated on the top of a high mound, and having natural drainage in every direction, it can not be contaminated from other localities. The medicinal virtues of the mineral spring close by have been conclusively proven. E. B. LaTTimorE, M. D. May 27, 1902. I feel perfectly safe and conscientious in testifying to the healing virtues of the sulphur water near Piedmont High School. I have tested it sufficiently as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. J. L. McCurry. Lawndale, N. C., May 26, 1902. Proe. W. D. Burns, Dear Sir: —With pleasure I can testify that I have used the water of the sulphur spring, and that I have been very much benefitted by its use. I am thoroughly convinced that it has medicinal properties of great value. Yours respectfully, John LattimorE. Shelby, N. C., May 26, 1903 - In September, 1897, I went to Lawndale, utterly broken down, emaciated, and with nerves completely shattered, the effect of years of suffering from nervous indigestion and some stomach trouble. I had been treated by a number of good physicians and had tried many remedies, all in vain. For a long while I had been afraid to eat when hungry, or to drink water when thirsty. I soon discovered that I could, with impunity, drink all the water I wanted from the spring near Piedmont High School, which, in view of the fact above stated, was a positive luxury to me, and I 38 Piedmont High School drank it freely. I soon felt better. I quit taking medicine, drank no other water, and my improvement was rapid and continuous, and in a few months my restoration to health was complete. This was considered very remarkable by all who had been ac¬ quainted with my former condition. The cure was permanent, and today I am stronger, stouter and younger (in feeling, at least) than I was twenty years ago. L. J. Hoyle, Clerk of Superior Court. Statesville, N. C., May 29, 1902. It is upon my personal experience that I give my testimony in favor of the mineral spring near Lawndale, N. C. After having suffered for thirty years with indigestion and catarrh of the head, throat and stomach, I was greatly benefitted by the use of the water in a few days and after having used it five weeks I could eat almost anything I wished with perfect satisfaction. The water is much cooler than most mineral water, and is very pleasant to the taste. J. S. Leonard. Lawndale, North Carolina 39 ROLL OF STUDENTS Business Department Bell, Jack Williamson Blanton, Millard Bookter Borders, George Marks Brown, Bryant Council Brown, Leslie Hubert Burgess, William Grady Burns, Blanche Burns, Zina Butler, James Carl Clary, Pinkney L. Dedmon, Martin Luther Eason, Richard Thomas Edwards, Bertha Lela Elliott, Cleo Slone Floyd, Fulton Oliver Hamrick, Guthrie Henderson, David B. Holland, Sue Mauney, David H. Morgan, Calvin Blackwell McGee, Marion Elisha Nichols, Wilburn Caldwell Osborne, Lucie Parker, Andrew Ambrose Parker, Buford Avery Plunkett, Roy W. Rollins, Grover Wehunt, Evan S. Whatley, Vascoe Wortman, Dempsey McClure Expression Anthony, Lucile Bell, Jack Williamson Black, Robert Cleveland Blanton, Ralph Purcell Britton, William Bridgers Burgess, William Grady Burns, Blanche Capps, James A. Covington, Vertie Mae Dellinger, Leila Ruth Dixon, Ila Maude Ferguson, Clarence Grady Floyd, Fulton Oliver Gardner, Paris Cleveland Gardner, Verna Grigg, Jasper Horace Grigg, Maude Grigg, Laura Godwin, Ella J. Henderson, David B. Hord, Della Hord, Lela Hord, May Laughridge, Henry Laughridge, Palmer G. Ledford, Colon Alonzo Lovelace, Thomas Claude Lovelace, William Monroe Lowery, Bessie Lowery, Clayton Eugene Lowrance, Emily McDuffie, Daniel P. McGee, Marion Elisha Nolan, Anderson V. Price, Noland Ernest Simmons, Kate Smith, Cleveland Lafayette Weathers, Bynum Edgar Wellman, Cornie Vashti White, William Elliott Wood, John Baxter Yelton, Dennice Yelton, Vernie Mae Music Bell, Ida Clayton Bingham, Essie Gettie Black, Robert Cleveland Bowen, Margaret Avarice Butler, Thelma Louise Champion, Vertie Clapp, Georgie Cochrane, Maurice DePriest, Dorcas Elam, Addie Elam, Wray Elmore, Ethel Falls, Lula Mae Floyd, Fulton Oliver Foyles, Bernerdine Gettys, Laura 40 Piedmont High School Gettys, Willie Godwin, Ella Gold, Blanche Harrelson, Dorcas Nannie Harris, Velina Verona Hicks, Annie Gou Johnson, Mary Lou Linder, Gary Lowrance, Bessie Morgan, Margaret McCarter, James Nolan, Kathleen Osborne, E. R. Osborne, James Louis Packard, Johnnie Schenck, Jean Schenck, Sam Simmons, Kate Simmons, Madeline Strider, Anna Turnage, Alice Capitola Turnage, Nannie Maude Wellman, Cornie Vashti Whatley, Vascoe Graduates For a number of years we awarded no certificates of graduation, notwithstanding we were doing a very high grade of work. When we did begin to award certificates we made the standard of graduation much higher than did the average high school. This accounts for the fact that while we have enrolled thousands of pupils not many have secured the coveted certificate. To keep up the high standard of scholarship for which Piedmont is noted the certificate must not be won too easily —it must mean something. 1907 Miss Belle Wilson.Cleveland County, N. C. 1908 Charles B. Bridges.Rutherford County, N. C. Miss Bessie Lee Whitehead.Rutherford County, N. C. Lawton Blanton. J. Roan Davis. Miss Waulla Elliott. .. . William Peter Mull.... John Mull. Afred Warlick. Miss Jonnie Womack.. Miss Amy Clippard.... Posie Edgar Downs.... Henry Rowland English Miss Bessie Mull. Charles Jacob Pruett.. Seth Bridgeman Perry. William Farel Warlick. 1910 .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. .Rutherford County, N. C. 1911 .Cleveland County, N. C. ...Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. . .Martin County, N. C. .Lincoln County, N. C. X X M Jack Williamson Bell.Mecklenburg County, Jasper Horace Grigg.Cleveland County, Colon Alonzo Ledford.Cleveland County, N. C. N. C. N. C. Elam Hall mna t Nlwton Hall Musigmarhonian Harr Lawndale, North Carolina 4i Register of Pupils, 191 1-1912 Alford, Cleon B. Allen, Daniel Jones. Anthony, Lucile. Ashworth, Theodore. Baber, Fred Giffard. Beam, Florence. Beam, Lula Cleveland. Bell, Ida Clayton. Bell, Jack Williamson. Bess, Blake M. Bingham, Essie Gettie. Blackburn, Grady. Blackburn, Gazzie. Blackburn, Maggie. Black, Robert Cleveland... Blanton, Bryant Monroe. . Blanton, Horace Body. Blanton, Madge Gantt. Blanton, Millard Bookter. Blanton, Ralph Purcell... Borders, George Marks Bowen, Margaret Avarice. Bowman, Donnie. Bowman, Frank. Bowman, Grace. Bowman, Sue. Boyles, Francis Asbury... Boyles, Lee Roy. Boyles, Lester E. Boyles, Noah Bennie. Brackett, Mary Annie. Brackett, Renner. Brackett, Zunia. Bridges, Wiley Griffin. Britton, William Bridgers Brown, Bryant Council. ... Brown, Leslie Hubert. Buff, Dessie Gertrude. Bullard, Glendon. Burgess, William Grady.. Butler, James Carl. Butler, Thelma Louise.... Burns, Blanche. Burns, Zina. Cabaniss, Lizzie Elliotte... Cabaniss, Pleas Buren. Caldwell, Durham. Caldwell, Griffin. Canipe, Arthur. Canipe, George. .Scotland County ....Cleveland County .... Cleveland County .. . Buncombe County .... Cleveland County .Gaston County .Gaston County .Mecklenburg County .Mecklenburg County .Gaston County ....Cleveland County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .South Carolina ....Cleveland County .Lincoln County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .... Cleveland County .... Cleveland County .... Cleveland County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .Lincoln County .Lincoln County .Lincoln County .Gaston County ....Cleveland County .... Cleveland County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County Northampton County .Onslow County .Duplin County . . Rutherford County .Robeson County .... Cleveland County .. . Columbus County .. . Columbus County .. Rutherford County ..Rutherford County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .... Cleveland County 42 Piedmont High School Canipe, Lester. Canipe, Sammie.. Capps, James A. Carpenter, Hugh. Carpenter, Jennie Zell. Carpenter, John Francis.... Chadwick, Joshua Columbus Champion, Furman. Champion, Lee. Champion, Orville Odus.... Champion, Vertie. Champion, Plato. Clary, Pinkney L. Cline, David. Cline, David Hustler. Cline, Griffin. Cline, Hoyt. Cline, Mattie Lee. Cline, Paul. Clippard, Effie. Cloniger, Blanche. Cloniger, Dewey. Cochrane, Maurice. Cook, Fannie. Cordell, Ruth. Cornwell, Lala. Cornwell, Thomas. Covington, Vertie Mae. Crow, Ive} ' ’.. Crowder, Dessie. Crowder, Emma. Crowder, Katie Mae. Crowder, Kendall. Daberry, Cleo. Daberry, Gazzie. Daberry, Lottie. Daberry, Lula. Daberry, Mamie. Daberry, Ola. Daberry, Romie Fletcher... Daniels, Charles Lee. Davis, Dosha. Davis, Forrest. Dedmon, Martin Luther... . Dellinger, Leila Ruth. DeLoatch, John Robert. Denton, Lillie. Denton, Ruth. Denton, Selma. DePriest, Dorcas. Devenney, Brantley__ _ Devenney, Mary Dixon_ Devenney, Yates. .. ..Cleveland County .... Cleveland County .Gaston County .... Cleveland County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .Jones County .... Cleveland County .... Cleveland County .... Cleveland County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .South Carolina ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .. ..Cleveland County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .... Cleveland County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .Catawba County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .Martin County ..Lincoln Countn ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County , ... Cleveland County Northampton County ....Cleveland County .... Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County ....Cleveland County .. ..Cleveland County Lawndale, North Carolina Digh, Dow.Cleveland Digh, Lucy.Cleveland Digh, Mary.Cleveland Digh, Sallie.Cleveland Digh, Sammie.Cleveland Digh, Vester.Cleveland Dixon, Ua Maude.Cleveland Downs, John Clem.Cleveland Duncan, Lucy.Cleveland Eaker, Clara.Cleveland Eason, Richard Thomas.Cleveland Edwards, Bertha Lela.Cleveland Edwards, C. F.Union Edwards, S. Jesse.Union Elam, Addie.Cleveland Elam, Carme.Cleveland Elam, Sam.Cleveland Elliott, Cleo Slone.Cleveland Elliott, Maurice Peeler.Cleveland Elliott, Plato.Cleveland Elliott, William Christopher.Cleveland Elmore, Ethel.Cleveland Elmore, Ira.Cleveland Elmore, Johnie.Cleveland Elmore, Lula Mae.Cleveland Falls, Ella.Cleveland Falls, George.Cleveland Falls, Lula Mae.Cleveland Falls, Otis. Cleveland Falls, Vester...Cleveland Farnell, Aaron Hurst.Onslow Ferguson, Clarence Grady.Gaston Floyd, Alva Brown.Robeson Floyd, Fulton Oliver.Robeson Fortenberry, Bruce.Cleveland Fortenberry, Forrest.Cleveland Fortenberry, Jake.Cleveland Fortenberry, Johnie.Cleveland Fortenberry, Lee .Cleveland Foyles, Bernadine.Cleveland Foyles, James.Cleveland Furr, Bruce Cyrus.Stanly Gardner, Paris Cleveland.Cleveland Gardner, Zebulon Clifton.Cleveland Gardner, Verna...Cleveland Gettys, Claude.Rutherford Gettys, Laura.Cleveland Gettys, Willie .Cleveland Gettys, Zeno.Rutherford Godwin, Ella J.Cumberland Godwin, Luther T.Cumberland Gold, Ben.Cleveland 43 County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County County 44 Piedmont High School Gold, Blanche. Gossett, Alfred S. Grigg, Bessie. Grigg, Burie. Grigg, Claude. Grigg, Foster. Grigg, Gilber.... Grigg, James Miller. Grigg, Jasper Horace... . Grigg, Jennie. Grigg, Laura. Grigg, Maude... Grigg, Marvin. Grigg, Quay. Grigg, Tildon. Guin, Lucretia. .. Guin, Maggie. Grigg, Gilbert. Hamrick, Guthrie. Harrelson, Dorcas Nannie Harrill, Jesse Gilbert. Harris, Albert Dent. Harris, Julia Irene. Harris, Kent. Harris, Velina Verona... Harris, Virginia. Haynes, Beulah. Haynes, Ila Mae. Haynes, Macie. Haynes, Martin. Haynes, Sammie. Haynes, Zula. Heafner, Lucy. Heafner, Marjorie. Henderson, David B. Herdon, Hubert Taylor.. Hicks, Annie Lou. Hicks, Austin. Hicks, Frank. Hicks, Worth. Hill, Estelle S. Hodges, James Howard.. Holland, Sue. Hord, Alda. Hord, Beuford. Hord, Cletus. Hord, Della Blanche. Hord, Forrest. Hord, Gazzie. Hord, Lela. Hord, Maurice. Hord, May. Hord, Thelma. ... Cleveland County .South Carolina ... Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ...Cl eveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland Count} r ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County .Rutherford County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County .. . . Onslow County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ..Stanly County .Pitt County Cumberland County ... Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ..Cleveland County Lawndale, North Carolina 45 Hord, Vangie. Horn, Daniel Thurman.... Horn, Verdie Mae. Houser, Fannie. Hoyle, Marcus Hal. Hoyle, Palmar. Huffman, Susan Belle. Hull, Annie Jane. Humphries, Ferris Cordelle. Humphries, Perry Aden.... Hunt, Lura Lee. Jackson, Hugh Gordon... . Johnson, Albert Sidney. Johnson, Clifton. Johnson, Ernest. Johnson, Grover Cleveland. Johnson, Mary Lou. Jones, Frederick Mozart... . Jones, Mary Warlick. Jones, Paul C. Jeffreys, Nisha. Jeffreys, Sam. Kendrick, Everette Michael Kennedy, George Roe. Lattimore, Mamie. Lattimore, Maude Lee. Lattimore, Roland. Lattimore, Roy. Lattimore, Warren. Lattimore, Worth. Laughridge, Henry. Laughridge, Palmer G. Leary, Linwood . Leary, Rupert. Leatherman, Belton George Leatherman, Griffin James.. Leatherman, Marvin Titus. . Ledford, Colon Alonzo. Ledford, Lawson Holly.... Ledford, W. Baxter. Ledwell, Carrie. Ledwell, Dewey. Ledwell, Effie. Ledwell, Nick. Lee, Beula. Lee, Evelina. Lee, Glen. Lee, Harry Thornton. Lee, Sammie. Leonhardt, Marshall Jacob. Linder, Gary. Love, Plal Pemberton. ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County .Lincoln County ,.... Lincoln County ...Cleveland County .Burke County .Gaston County .South Carolina .South Carolina ...Cleveland County .South Carolina .Hoke Countv Cumberland County Cumberland County ... . Robeson County Cumberland County .South Carolina ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County .Duplin County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County .Lincoln County ..... Lincoln County ... . Lincoln County ... Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ... Cleveland County .Rutherford County ...Cleveland County .... . Lincoln County .South Carolina .. .Cabarrus County 46 Piedmont High School Love, William Parett, Jr.. Lovelace, Thomas Claude. Lovelace, William Monroe Lowery, Clayton Eugene.. Lowrance, Bessie. Lowrance, Emily. Lutz, Ambrose Irvin. Manning John Eber. Martin, Charles Benson... Martin, John. Matthews, Dwight. Matthews, Eva. Mauney, Annie Mae. Mauney, Coleman. Mauney, David H. Melvin, John W. Metcalf, William Grady... Miller, Lawrence. Miller, Macie. Miller, Minnie. Miller, Selma. Morgan, Calvin Blackwell. Morgan, Hampton Hoover. Morgan, Margaret. Mull, Julian Carr. Mull, Julius S..-. McCarter, James. McDuffie, Daniel P. McGee, Marion Elisha.... McGowan, Ned Starkey... McKinney, Cora Bertha... McMurry, Albert. McMurry, Bessie. McMurry, Ethel. McMurry, Floe. McMurry, Grady. McMurry, Hokie. McMurry, Leathie. McMurry, Loverne. McNeilly, Jonathon Austin McSwain, Burton Wilbur. . McSwain, Peyton E. Newton, J. Clinton. Newton, McClure. Nichols, Wilburn Caldwell. Nolan, Ambrose. Nolan, Anderson V. Nolan, Clyde. Nolan, Kathleen. Nolan, Lee. Nolan, Onslow. Nolan, Thomas. Norman, Jimmie. Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County ... .Union County .. . Gaston County .. . Gaston County Cleveland County ... Martin County ... South Carolina ... South Carolina .. Lincoln County .. Lincoln County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County ... Bladen County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County ,.. .Anson County ... Anson County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County .. . South Carolina ... Bladen County ... South Carolina ...Onslow County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County Cleveland County . .. .Wake County Lawndale, North Carolina 47 Osborne, Carl. Osborne, James Louis. Osborne, Lucy. Owen, Claude Lorenzo. Owens, Benj. Nat. Packard, Johnie. Patterson, Cicero Columbus Parker, Andrew Ambrose.. Parker, Buford Avery. Parker, W. Clyde. Peeler, John Boggs. Peeler, Hoyle Lutz. Philbeck, Roland Parker... Phillips, Fred. Plunkett, Roy W. Price, Elmer. Price, Roland Ernest. Pritchard, Mamie. Pritchard, Minnie. Pruett, John H. Queen, Pearl E. Ramsaur, Forney. Ramsaur, Mary Annie. Ramsey, Lauriston. Ratterree, Bright Dixon. ... Richard, Laura. Richard, Lois. Richard, Mamie. Riggins, John Pearly. Rhynehart, Evie. Robbs, Clara Corrine. Robbs, Julia Anne. Roberson, W. S. Rollins, Grover. Rollins, Omer. Royster, Odus. Self, Guthrie Carlo. Schenck, Jean. Schenck, Sam. Schrum, Annie Mae. Schrum, Elvie. Schrum, Lander. Shidal, James Edgar. Short, Lee. Short, Rubin. Simmons, Kate. Simmons, Madeline. Simmons, Wilbur. Smith, Cleveland Lafayette. Smith, Elias Bradie. Smith, Griffin Prixley. Stockton, J. Preston. ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County Edgecombe County . .. .Onslow County . . Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ....South Carolina ... Guilford County Rutherford County Rutherford County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County .. .. South Carolina .... Gaston County .Burke County .Burke County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland Count) ' - .Union County ..Cleveland County .... South Carolina ....South Carolina ....Martin County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County . ... Lincoln County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ,.. .Lincoln County .Stanly County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County 48 Piedmont High School Stockton, William Coran... Strider, Anna.. Strider, Robert Hugh. Strider, Lovick Pierce. Sturdivant, E. Fay. Southards, Carrie. Southards, Gazzie. Southards, Montgomery.... Sweezy, Curtis. Sweezy, Della. Sweezy, Pressley. Tate, Landrum Reaves. Taylor, Plummer A. Terry, Della. Terry, Sarah.. Thomas, Philip N. Thompson, Paul M. Thornton, Alexander. Trawick, Wiley Floyd. Tucker, L. Clive. Tucker, Monroe Espie. Turnage, Alice Maude. Turnage, Nannie Maude.... Turner, Claude Anthony, Jr Turner, Clemmie. Turner, Hattie. Turner, Marvin Lee. Upton, Charlie. Upton, Marvin. Walser, Read D. Walton, Lewis William. Waters, Vernitia. Weast, Charles Edgar. Weast, Joe. Weast, John. Weathers, Bynum Edgar... Wehunt, Evan S. Wellman, Cornie Vashti.... Wellman, Paul. Wellman, Wilson P. Wesson, Eula. Wesson, Susie. Whatley, Vascoe. White, Rufus. White, William Elliott. Whitehead, Alvin Pierce... Whisnant, Amy. Whistnant, Chevos. Whisnant, Durham. Whisnant, Horace. Williams, Ambrose.. . Williamson, Carrie. .Rutherford County .Rutherford County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County .Union County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ... Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County .Rutherford County ... Beaufort County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County .... Carteret County .Wayne County Cumberland County .Hoke County .Union County .Union County .Pitt County .Pitt County ,.. Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ,.. Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ... Cleveland County .Iredell County .... Onslow County .Rutherford County ...Cleveland County ...Cleveland County ,.. Cleveland County .. Cleveland County .Gaston County ..Cleveland County .. Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County .South Carolina ..Cleveland County .. Cleveland County .Craven County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County ..Cleveland County .. Cleveland County .. Cleveland County Pierian Hale Lawndale, North Carolina 49 Willis, John Floyd.Cleveland County Winstead, G. A. Nash County Winstead, Scott Glover.Edgecombe County Wood, John Baxter.South Carolina Wortman, Dempsey McClure.Cleveland County Wray, Austin.Cleveland County Wright, Ernest.Cleveland County Yelton, Ambrose Gold.Cleveland County Yelton, Dennice.Cleveland County Yelton, June.Cleveland County Yelton, Gladys.Cleveland County Yelton, Lois.Cleveland County Yelton, Macy Fay.Cleveland County Yelton, Mozelle .Cleveland County Yelton, Nannie Lee.Cleveland County Yelton, Paris.Cleveland County Yelton, Verna Mae.Cleveland County Yelton, Veva C.Cleveland County Total ... 435 Baseball Team TO PIEDMONT FACULTY AND PUPILS: KENDALL, THE DRUG MAN will appreciate your patronage. Stationery and a complete line of school supplies, drugs, toilet articles and sundries. AGENTS FOR NORRIS EXQUISITE CANDIES Meet your friends at Kendall’s Drug Store PHONE No. 2 SHELBY, N. C. A. V. Wray A. S. Nix WRAY-NIX CO. SPECIALTIES Ladies Coat Suits Queen Shirts Ladies’ and Childrens Cloaks R. G. Corsets Star Brand Shoes Your Trade Will Be Appreciated SHELBY, - - NORTH CAROLINA FACTS You don’t know agents who try to sell you pianos and you don’t know the piano offered, but you do know the time-honored name of CHAS. M. STIEFF and you run no risk in dealing with STIEFF or his representatives. Seventy-five years in business has taught us what a piano should be if sold by our house. CHAS. M. STIEFF Southern Wareroom: 5 West Trade St., Charlotte, N. C. Stiefif Building, 219 South Tryon St., opposite Academy of Music, after June 15, 1912. FALLSTON DRUG COMPANY FALLSTON - - NORTH CAROLINA dealers in Drugs, Stationery, Toilet Articles, Perfumes Patronage Will Be Appreciated GO TO EBELTOFT SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA For School and Miscellaneous Books, School and Office Supplies and Bibles. Also for Fancy Groceries and Confectionery H. R. CARTER, BARBER Hair Cut, 15c.; Shampoo, 25c.; Shave, 10c. ; Neck Shave, 5c.; Hair Tonic, 10c.; Honing Razor, 15-25C. Your Patronage Solicited LAWNDALE, N. C. Watches T. W. HAMRICK Kodaks Diamonds Jewelry COMPANY Stationery Pictures Silverware Novelties Cut Glass JEWELERS and OPTICIANS Typewriter Glassware Supplies Chinaware Expert Watch Repairing Home Goods F A R M E R S HEN in Shelby make our store your Head- A quarters. Eve rything is NEW but the mem¬ bers of the firm—and we are up-to-date. We handle a staple and varied assortment of Hard¬ ware, Cutlery, Agricultural Implements, Stoves and Ranges, also Sporting Goods. W. Y. Weathers ft | n Shelby, e. l. ware Planters Hdw. Co. n. car. GEO. W. HARRIS Photographer SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA KODAK FINISHING SCHOOL AND COLLEGE WORK A SPECIALTY FOR UP-TO-DATE WORK GO TO THE PALACE BARBER SHOP Sanitation and Satisfaction Guaranteed Under the Shelby National Bank Carter Willis DRUGS Our line always complete TOILET ARTICLES STATIONERY and CIGARS The place where you will eventually purchase your supplies THE CLEVELAND DRUG CO. R. E. CARPENTER, Manager Your Trade is Appreciated Mail and Phone Orders Solicited SHELBY, N. C. FIRST NATIONAL BANK SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA Capital.$100,000.00 Surplus and Profits. 100,000.00 We solicit your business. Small ac¬ counts receive the same attention given to larger ones. Chas. C. Blanton. President Geo. Blanton, Cashier H. F. Schenck. Vice-President Forrest Eskridge. Ass ' t Cashier When You Are Interested in Fire, Life, or Accident Insurance Call on, Phone, or Write Shelby Insurance Realty Co. Phone 91 WHEN YOU NEED ANY LIVERY WORK SEE NOAH NEWTON LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE Experienced Management. Every accommodation to the Traveling Public. Teams furnished on short notice. Your patronage solicited. M. P. Cord ix, Proprietor Phone No. 1 LAWNDALE LIVERY CENTRAL HOTEL SHELBY, N. C. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT FIRST CLASS MEALS, GOOD BEDS, NICE CLEAN ROOM, SPLENDID SERVICE. $2.00 to $3.00 per Day “Bus” meets all trains GIVE YOUR WORK TO THE SHELBY STEAM LAUNDRY They Use the Latest and Best Methods Satisfaction Guaranteed Our Agent at P. H. S. will be pleased to call on you. GDxforii, (£ Literary Expression Business Music Art Teachers’ Course DEGREES Bachelor of Arts Graduate in Art Bachelor of Science Graduate in Expression Graduate in Music Certificates in Business Ten Standard Units of prepartion required for en¬ trance to the Freshman Class. These being four units less (one year’s work lower) than are required for en¬ trance to the Freshman Class of the male colleges. Stu¬ dents graduating from the High Schools of the State of ten grades, admitted to the Freshman Class on certificate; those from High Schools of eleven grades admitted to the Sophomore Class on certificate. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT Arranged for those not prepared to enter our College Classes, consists of three years if High School work. FACULTY The teachers represent the great universities of the land. Two members of the faculty are B.A. graduates of Smith College, Massachusetts, one a graduate of Hollins College, one of the New York School of Expression. The Music Teachers represent the Institute of Applied Music, New York City, and the great Music Schools of Chicago. The Art Teacher represents in her preparation two years in the Art Schools of New York City, and one year in the Studio of Noell of Rome, Italy. Board and General Expenses for the school year is $167.00. Music, Art, Expression, etc., extra. Apply f° r Illustrated Catalog. F. P. HOBGOOD, President. SHELBY HOSPITAL SHELBY, N. C. DR. T. G. HAMRICK, Director DR. B. F. ROYALL, Surgeon A FULL CORPS OF WELL TRAINED NURSES, AND NURSES IN TRAIN¬ ING, ALWAYS EMPLOYED. Two Blocks South of Court House Square (See picture of building on opposite page.) 0 SPECIAL ADVANTAGES Location Ideal, Convenient to Depots, in Quiet Section of Town, Equipment all New and of Latest Design, Water Works, and Electric Lights, and Electric Light Call System Fresh Sulphur and Lithia Water in Close Proximity and Supplied to Patients RATES AND TERMS REASONA BLE YOUR PATRONAGE IS SOLICITED For Further Information, Address The Director. Shelby Hospital, Shelby, . BIG DEPARTMENT STORE Our twenty-three years experience in the mercantile business gives us many advantages which make us more able to supply your wants and needs. We carry a full line of goods in every department, com¬ prising all that is latest and best, for our customers who visit us from far and near; and we will be glad at all times to give you the benefit of our well- known low prices and unrivaled stocks. Call at “The Big Store” where you are always wel¬ come. Stamey Bros. Fallston - North Carolina 7 Cleveland Mill Power Co.’s DEPARTMENT STORE DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES, HATS, CLOTHING, GROCERIES, DRUGS, HARDWARE, FARMING IM¬ PLEMENTS OF ALL KINDS, COOK STOVES AND STEEL RANGES, COFFINS AND CASKETS SCHOOL BOOKS OF ALL KINDS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES CARRIED IN STOCK When in Lawndale make our store your headquarters. Your trade is always appreciated. Our Motto: “A Square Deal for Everybody ” LAWNDALE, - NORTH CAROLINA Tailor-Made Clothing Our Specialty Low in Price, High in Quality Dollars Saved if You Trade With J. L. LEARY LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA You will find in my store a nice line of Dress Goods, Notions, Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Shoes, Mil¬ linery, Fancy Shirts, Underwear, Hosiery, School Supplies, Grocer¬ ies, Canned Goods of All Kinds, Fruits, Candies, and Carbonated Waters on Ice. VISIT MY STORE. YOUR PATRONAGE WILL BE APPRECIATED Money Saved on Tailor-made Clothing. Your orders will have my personal and prompt attention. f Very truly yours, J. L. LEARY. CARTER WRIGHT DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE New Store, New Fixtures and New Goods at the lowest Possibles Prices. CANNED GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY AND A FINE LINE OF NECKWEAR. Students, we can fit up your rooms with Towels, Dip pers, Washpans, Buckets, Etc. We carry a nice line of Candies, Fruits, Cakes, Etc. Make Our Store Your Headquarters CARTER WRIGHT (Near the Depot) Phone No. 36 Lawndale, N. C. GO TO THE CITY CAFE For your Meals and Lunches when in Shelby. Also for your Light Bread—the very best Machine- Made Bread on the market. Give us a call CITY BAKERY AND CAFE L. C. Bost, Manager C. L. SELF HEAVY AND FANCY GROCERIES Fruits, Cakes, Candy and Canned Goods of All Kinds STATIONERY A SPECIALTY Phone No. 6 LAWNDALE, N. C. W. B. NIX SHELBY, - North Carolina Sells Dry Goods and Notions, Crossett Shoes for Men, Duchess Shoes for Women. You Should See My Line of Laces and Embroideries The J. L. SUTTLE COMPANY (INCORPORATED) Ladies’ Ready Made Suits and Underwear, Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats. Our Specialty: “Gents’ Furnishings’’ We are agents for the “Best” Tailoring Houses in the World SHELBY, - - NORTH CAROLINA EVANS E. McBRAYER “THE KING CLOTHIER” HATTER AND FURNISHER See Him Before You Buy SHELBY, - - NORTH CAROLINA Millinery! Millinery! For all the Newest Styles, give me a call. Also a nice line of Collars, Ties, Stamped Goods and Embroideries. MISS MAGGIE BLACK Go to the Lawndale Drug Store for Anything in the Drug Line PATRONIZE HIS FOUNTAIN Your Patronage will be Appreciated W. T. GRIGG, M. D., Prop. Lawndale ------ North Carolina LAWNDALE MEAT MARKET FRESH MEATS OF ALL KINDS Cold Drinks Your Patronage Solicited M. B. Whisnant, Proprietor Buggies, Wagons, Farm Implements, Binders, Mowers, Rakes J. D. Lineberger’s Sons SHELBY, N. C. Handle everything that works the earth. Hardware Roofing, Pumps, Engines, Etc. WE LEAD—SEE US FIRST McMurry-Hull Co. SHELBY, N. C. We make a specialty of Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishing Goods. Give us a trial. E. H. LUTZ CO. FALLSTON, N. C. Dealers in Clothing, Hats, General Merchandise and Millinery SHOES A SPECIALTY 5, 10 and 25 cts. Store The VARITY STORE The store your friends visit, the home of hundreds of bargains—the store that appeals to both old and young. Visit us when in town. We appreciate your trade. Austin Clontz, Proprietors WAKE FOREST COLLEGE FOUNDED in 1834 by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Wake Forest College has grown to be one of the stronger Colleges of the country. Endowment and equipment valued at more than half a million dollars. Faculty of twenty-two Pro¬ fessors, six Instructors, and ten Assistants. Student body, four hundred and thirty-five. Solid work in a wholesome environment at moderate cost. Library of twenty thousand volumes in charge of a skilled Librarian. Hospital in charge of a Trained Nurse with the attendance of three College physicians. Gymnasium with compulsory attendance. Intercollegiate athletics. Intercollegiate de¬ bates. Literary Societies giving exceptional training in public speaking. In addition to the usual college courses three years in Law and two years in Medicine are offered. Session Begins Tuesday, September 3, 1912. President WILLIAM LOUIS POTEAT, Wake Forest, N. C. • . •� Z ' i