R J Reynolds High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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THE BLACK AND GOLD 29 DONALD TATEM Assistant Business Manager of Black and Gold; Member of De- bating Team; Member of Ex- ecutive Committee of The Pick- wick Players; Member of the Athletic Association; Member of Black and Gold Joke Committee. “Yank” is the good-looks of the school. Handsome? O my! yes. But he can’t help it. We all have our faults, and he is not above the rest, even though at times he does get a little flighty. Tate (synonymous of Yank) also has a voice; but, fortunately (for us), he does not use it often.

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28 THE BLACK AND GOLD BURKE FOX Editor-in-Chief of Black and Gold; Press Reporter of ‘The Pickwick Players; Member of Executive Committee of Calvin H. Wiley Literary Society, Sec- tion B; Member of Senior Social Committee; Member of Athletic Association; Alternate on Debat- ing Team; Chairman of Black and Gold Joke Committee. Burke is following in the foot- steps of his famous brother- graduate and just as ably prov- ing that for keen senses, Foxes are not to be beaten. For him Virgil is mere child’s play and the mysteries of physics are no mysteries at all. He, as editor- in-chief of our school magazine, has very ably handled the prep- aration of the different issues of this paper. But Burke is not only famous as a student. He possesses an extremely ingrown sense of humor. ALAN WRIGHT Member of Debating ‘Team; Member of Athletic Association; Member of Executive Committee of Calvin H. Wiley Literary Society, Section A; Chairman of By-Laws and Constitution Com- mittee of The Pickwick Players; Business Manager of Black and Gold; Member of Black and Gold Joke Committee. It has been said by a certain High School humorist that if “Spider” had only one eye he would be a needle. Which same is no slam on Spider; for as to sharpness of wit, his rival is seldom found. He is very dra- matically inclined and delights in such scenes as when the villain says (in deep basso) “Harold Hollingsworth, give me those papers”. He is an excellent debater, and with Percy Powell presents a team hard to beat.

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30 THE BLACK AND GOLD Class Porm Hark! there’s a call that strikes the ear. Forth to the conflict, free from fear; Tis duty calling and we must hear— Life’s race is just begun. Up to the heights and on to the goal, Courage and valor within every soul, From every temptation ourselves to control, Till the weary toil is done. There may be hardships, trials, and sorrow; From our grief others are tempted to borrow; Let’s turn away to a glad tomorrow— ‘The storm is soon past, and so Still pressing onward with noble pride, With lofty aims, and by his side Who lovingly promised to be our guide To victory we will go. The day may seem dreary and sad and long; We may feel neglected in life’s busy throng; But we fill our hearts with a gladsome song And make the day worth while. It may be that we’re misunderstood, Even while trying to do good— We've enemies—quell the angry mood And greet them with a smile. For enmity can’t long remain To break the bonds of Friendship’s chain; For the sun shines on behind the rain, And gloom is changed to cheer. For truly we must all admit Life’s just what we shall make of it; So may true joy enthroned sit ‘Throughout each coming year! Our High School days are over now; Thus far, we’ve borne it all somehow. Into the deep we turn our prow To sail life’s stormy sea. Let’s be content, and nobly proud, A silver lining’s in each cloud, And thus, at last, we’ll cry aloud: “We've won the victory!” VERNIE Fercuson, ’17.