Pine Level High School - Pine Needle Yearbook (Pine Level, NC)

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msTccy In 1950 our class entered high school. We had long awaited being called Freshmen. However, we didn ' t know that we would be called the lowest possible creatures in the world. Instead of just being plain OF Freshmen, we were Green” Freshmen and our homeroom teacher was Mrs. Batchelor. After nine long, funfilled months we lived down our name and became Sophomores. As we entered the Sophomore year under the direction of our homeroom director, Mrs. Bobby Stott, several members of the class were on the ball teams, and some of the girls became cheerleaders. Also, a few of the tenth graders were waiters and waitresses at the Junior-Senior that year. It certainly was a fun filled year. Now we entered the Junior Class. This year held a lot of pleasant memories. We attended the Banquet this year which we, ourselves, sponsored. Next, we went to Washington with the Seniors of ’53, and had more fun than cafi be remembered from any other experience in high school. There is one thing that couldn’t be left out of this eleventh year of schooling, and that is, getting our lovely and beloved class rings. After much rejoicing over this and our other activities, we moved to the Twelfth Grade. Ah 1 Now we have become Seniors! This has been our goal for the past twelve years. Since we have accomplished this task we are looking forward to our graduation. The Class of 1954 has always worked to receive the credit it has obtained. We have had our faults and shortcomings the same as any- one else, but all in all, we have had fun and as our year comes to an end, we look forward to a long and prosperious future. CLASS LLCLLECy Let’s look into the future now to the year 1964, and observe the class of 1954. As we look in on these men and women, we see several unexpected happenings. Benny Parker, at the ripe old age of 28, is doing a good job of taking care of the W B. Oliver enterprises, and the respectable position of bank president. Too, there is Nettie Hansley who is going to be an old maid if Vance doesn’t soon save enough money for a ring. Hey, there goes Speedy Wayne Watson around the far turn in his 88 Oldsmo- bile; it looks like he is going to come in first place again in the annual Pine Level Nascar race. Curtis Price is trying to get rich fast and support his five kids on the farm. Patsy Walters is wondering whether it is better to be a doctor’s wife, concentrate on the Army or go on with her work as a , Technician. Shelvie finally graduated and Jerry seems contented just farming. Warren White decided to establish his office back in Pine Level, after he became a doctor, and to concentrate on something he remembers from about ten years past. Rochelle Baker is still happily married and is still living here in Pine Level. Billy Rackley is still trying to develop that special smile for the girls. Speaking of Billy, there is another Billy in our midst. He is still running around on his little puddle-jumper. Janice Overbee is an unpre- dictable young lady, but her man is helping take care of her. Janie Tyner’s fancy was discharged, and that story ends the way you would expect. Danny Barber is enjoying the roar of the crowd as his curve ball continues to win him fame. Tom Holloman is a fellow who really gets around. After his discharge, he still hasn’t settled down. Frank Taylor is happy playing records for the public and well, that’s enough. . . . Secrets, you know. Shelba Creech has graduated from King’s and is concentrating on her career. Joe Watson is playing professional football and scoring all the TDs. But wait 1 He wakes up and it’s time to start the daily farm chores. Rupert Peedin is peddling pills downtown in the drugstore and seems happy. Hank Woodard is also doing an interesting work as sports editor for The News and Observer. Jean Avery has long been tied by the Holy Vows and is raising a family. Robert Wilkins is now rising in ranks of Dupont Co. Dorothy Edwards is satisfied living quietly with her husband.

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MARY PATRICIA WALTERS “Patsy “A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.” Student Council 1, Off. 2, F.T.A. Club 3, 4; Presi- dent Monogram Club 3, Off. 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, Chief 4; Pine Needle Staff 1.2. 3, Business Manager 4; Essay Contest 2, 3; Lion’s Club Award 1 ; Best All Around Girl 2; American Legion Award 3; Woodman of World Award 3; Quit Your Kidding 3; Hillbilly Weddin’ 4; Marshal 1, 2, Chief 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pine Burr 4; Class Off. 1. JOSEPH ROGERS WATSON Jody” “ Light-haired , funny, always gay.” Class Off. 1; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1 , 2; Glee Club 2, 3; Wild Life Club Off. 3; Military Club 4; Student Assn. 1 ; Pine Burr Staff 4; Pine Needle Staff 4; Monogram Club 4; Color Guard 2, 3, 4. SIMON WAYNE WATSON “Simon” “I live today, and let tomorrow take care of itself.” Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1; Military Club 4; Wild Life Club 3; Pine Needle Staff 3, 4; Pine Burr Staff 4; Monogram Club 3; Color Guard 2, 3, 4. WARREN KEITH WHITE “Mug “In his popularity he ivill soon become more powerful than power itself.” 4-H Cl-ub 1, 2, 3, 4, President 1, 4; Monogram Club 3, President 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Quit Your Kid- ding 3; Hillbilly Weddin’ 4; Color Guard 1, 2; Pine Burr Staff 4; Pine Needle Staff 4, Editor 4; Student Assn. 2, Off. 3; Class President 2, 4; Best All Around Boy 2; Baseball i, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT EARL WILKINS “Rocket” “Saying and doing are two different things. Glee Club 1, 2; 4-H Club I, 2; Military Club 3, Off. 4; Pine Needle Staff 4; Pine Burr Staff 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 2; Marshal 2, 3; Quit Your Kidding 3; Hillbilly Weddin’ 4; Monogram Club 4; Color Guard 2, 3, 4. HENRY WOODARD, JR. Hank” “Why should I study as long as I can talk about sports.” 4-H Club 2; Baseball 3, 4; Military Club 3, Presi- dent 4; Pine Needle Staff 4; Pine Burr Staff 4; Monogram Club 4; Quit Your Kidding 3; Color Guard 2, 3, 4.

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT , Hank Woodard, bequeath my ability to talk my way out of things to George Braswell, hoping that he will utilize it. , Jean Avery, bequeath my loud voice to Jean Evans, if she wants to use it. Nettie Hansley, bequeath my easy laughter to Shelva Hinnant, if she needs if. , Benny Parker, bequeath my skill of riding horses to Raymond Bailey. Wayne Watson, bequeath my ability (?) of driving a car to anyone who wants to use it. , Shelba Creech, bequeath my position as cheerleader to anyone who is lucky enough to be chosen next year , Patsy Walters, bequeath my grades to anyone who needs them , Robert Wilkins, bequeath my height to Charles Stallings. , Frank Taylor, bequeath my unused ability to anyone who needs it. , Curtis Price, bequeath my ability to give my class ring to girls to Winky Walters. , Dorothy Edwards, bequeath my ability to take jokes to any good sport. , Janice Overbee, bequeath my friendliness fo all high school students. , Rupert Peedin, bequeath my ability to be so mean to anyone who can get away with it. , Billy Rackley, bequeath my ability to make good grades on tests to Jimmy Brown. , Rochelle Baker, bequeath my dark hair to any blonde who would like to have it. , Joe Watson, bequeath my 88 to any telephone pole that stops it. , Billy Strickland, bequeath my easy driving to Will Crocker. , Janie Tyner, bequeath my ability to flirt with Rupert to lone Jones. , Tom Holloman, bequeath my bookkeeping ability to the Junior Class. , Danny Barber, bequeath my curve ball to Arnold White if he tries to pitch. , Warren White, just leave, period.