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

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g e lwenly-one POEM Class of January, 1928 Class-what joys and sorrows you've Like sunshine often, brightly golden, And anon the clouds, loW,ring black So we could scarcely see the track, Sore temptation to turn back. Onward and upward though have we Forced our Way to victory. Miles of pages are left behind, Into oblivion have been consigned Dear tasks that enlarged our minds. To other tasks We soon must turn, Endless lessons are yet to learn, Regardless that we graduate Mid-Term Class of '28. holden! -Edwina Martin, '28

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ROBERT REID SHINN SCIENCE A heart fo rrxolrv, a brad lo wnlrivv, and rr hand lo cxeculcf' Cast A Night in an lnnf, Trifles, Off Nag's Head 13, 43, Class Treasurer 143, Var- sity Football Squad 143, Student Council 143, Business Manager Dramatic Club 143, Debat- er's Club 13, 43, Secretary Dramatic Club 133, Literary Society 12, 33, Cast The Romancersh 123. ELIZABETH SIMPSON GENERAL Few haw' borm' unconsciously The spell of her lozfc'1incxs. Debater's Club 13, 43, Athletic Association 11, 2, 33, Dramatic Club 123, La Bande Alerte 133, Class Basketball 133. CLIFFORD CARY STEADMAN LATIN Graaf is irutla and 'mighiy abou' all things. Varsity Soccer 13, 43, Monogram Club 143. LUCILE VIRGINIA TRANSOU LATIN She is herself of Irvs! things n r'ol1vclio11. Varsity Basketball 13, 43, Varsity Hockey 143, Class Soccer 13, 43, Class President 143, G-Hi 13, 43, vice-president 143, National Honor So- ciety, Class Hockey 12, 3, 43, Class vice-presi- dcnt 123, Class Tennis 123, Athletic Asso- ciation 11, 2, 3, 43, Hiking Club 12, 3, 43, Rooter's Club 133, Promotion with Highest Honor 12, 33, Cafeteria Club 123, Girl Scout 11, 2, 3, 43, Monogram Club 13, 43, Class Basketball 12, 33. CLARENCE LEE TUTTLE SCIENCE Laugh ami Ike world laughs wifla you. Literary Society 12, 33, Dramatic Club 12, 33, Pen Art Club 133, President 133, Dramatic Team 133. EVELYN LOUISE WOOD COMMIiRCIAL Si1vm'r- bath its z'irtur, Library Page 133. Page lwml y

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BLACK .. 0 ..,GOLD... :.ej?i1.?'.,,F,, if-2 1 ciQfx4a.ag,.c- -f-Q... HISTORY Class of January, 1928 On a cold, rainy day in February, 1924, a group of proud, yet frightened students, found their way to a new school of learning. These boys and girls were the pioneers of the new system of mid-term entrance in the Richard J. Reynolds High School. Seventy students from the various schools in the city formed the new freshman class. Then followed numerous questions and a search for class rooms. It seemed that the halls were a puzzle, and that they were endless. We were quite a contrast to the old pupils, and soon the student body learned to know us by our bewildered roaming around the halls. After a few days the novelty of the new school wore off, and we realized the work of four years that was before us. Extra-curricula activities found their place along with our work. The love for our school continued to grow, and the old school. spirit filled our hearts. In 1926 we chose Billy Nichols president of the class. Then it was decided that we should entertain with the Juniors in their yearly Junior-Senior reception. Everyone enjoyed being host to the graduating class, new acquaintances were made, and the two classes came close together. The year long to be remembered was 1927. During this time we were the so-called dignified Seniors. Under the leadership of Lucile Transou, our president, the class progressed in prominence. We participated in the well-known Senior Class discussions. Then came the first mid-term reception with our class as guests. The Iuniors entertained us one evening in the High School cafeteria. Such a wonderful time we all had! We realized that a lively class was following us to take our places when we were graduated. As the days passed quickly, plans were made for graduation. Suppose there should be snow, should we follow the precedent set by the other classes and still wear white? No, we decided, we would take another step of progress. Casting aside the old tradition of the High School, we started a new one. The first class to be graduated in January should be the first to wear caps and gowns! Then came the eventful night that we shall never forget. The incoming freshman class of January, 1932, entered High School on the same night that we bade it farewell. They took up our work where we left it. May they ever appreciate and love the school as we have done. '-'NANCY FULTON, Historian. Page twenty-two