Ramseur High School - Ramsonian Yearbook (Ramseur, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1953 volume:

Ramseur, North Carolina We treasure the memories of our school life and realize that they will become even more priceless to us through the years. Perhaps through the pages of this volume of the Ramsonian, we can portray to others and can keep for ourselves some of our cherished memo- ries. We present it, not as a great literary product, but simply as a picture of happy years in Ramseur High School. It is our wish that the joy received from this book in later years will repay us for our efforts toward mak- ing it a success. Dedication We, the class of °53, dedicate this edition of the Ramsonian to two outstanding people whose unselfish- ness has won the hearts of the students and patrons of this school. Mr. I. F. Craven and his son Alton, have contri- buted ina great measure to the betterment of our school. They have certainly shown that they love our school and all of its students. We have known both of them to be men who are seeking, not for this world’s goods, but for goods that will count hereafter. Administration MRO Re Co WHIDE Superintendent Board of Education — ‘ _ Mike York, C.R. Whitehead, A.W. Craven, Chairman; A.V. Phillips, C.W. Anderson, Secretary. High School MRS. ROBERT ALLEN Commercial MISS MARY B. EARNHART Piano MRS. G. F. LANE English MR. O. H. MARSHBURN Physical Education Mee Oo. A. COX Principal MISS JEANNE MEREDITH Public School Music MRS. LEO RICH French, Math MR. LATUM Agriculture MRS. CORA WHITEHEAD Home Economics MAZIE WILSON SHIRLEY YORK Art Editor Business Manager noris FRAZIER ERMA BURGESS Assistant Editor Sports Editor REBECCA LINEBERRY Editor-in-Chief Annual Staff HOWARD CRAVEN BILLY CAVINESS Assistant Advertising Mgr. Advertising Manager Se BILLY CAVINESS President HOWARD CRAVEN Treasurer DORIS FRAZIER Secretary GLENN CURTISS Vice President By, PsAc aes ERMA MAE BURGESS ‘‘First in sports, First in the game, She has made for herself a remembered name.”’ Basketball 1,2,3,4, Captain 2; Monogram Club 2,3,4, Pres. 2,4; Beta Club 3,4, Pres. 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Sec’y. 2; Voice 4; Band 23324, Pres.5: Glass Officerssl, 2,5 poeCuy. 1,2, V-Pres. 3; F.H.A. 2,3,4, Parliamen- tarian 3; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4, Songleader 2; Annual Staff 4; THE RAM Staff 3,4. OSCAR RAY BURGESS ‘“ All’s well that ends well.’’ Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3; F.F.A. 1, 235543) LLeasisac 55) MOnogrameGlubi2.5, 4; Glee Club 4; Bus Driver 3; May Court 4. MARY MARTITIA CARMAC ‘ ‘Happiness is her policy.’’ Glee Club 1, 2,3,4;:Beta Clubi3, 47 VaPrres. 4; Typist THE RAM 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; May Court 2, May Queen 4; Basketball 2; Monogram Clabs2533 WILLIAM RICHARD CAVINESS ‘Tall in stature, tall in name.’”’ Marshal 1,2,3; Class Treas. 3; Class Pres. 4; Annual Staff 4; Beta Club 3,4; May Court Escort 3; Student Council 4; Bus Driver 4. RUSSEL MILTON ALLRED ‘Silence is golden”’ FRANCES VIVIAN ACKERMAN ‘Start what you aim to finish.”’ GH AY. G lubsle 264 — He Glubele 2 aGlees Club |,2,4; Marshal 3; Beta Club 3,4. Senior BEVERLY DIANNE COX ‘ A perfect woman nobly planned to warn, to comfort, and to command.’’ PHA. 1,2,3,4, Ass't. Sec’y-Treas. 3, His- torian 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Piano 1,2; Music Givbel,c;.Wancing |: Voice 4; Beta Club 3,4; 4-H Club 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Library Club 1,2; Annual Staff 4. WILMA DEANE COX ‘She has a voice of gladness and a smile Of jOV ss Basketball 2; Monogram 3,4; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4, mreswo,4;, Dancing 1; Voice 1; May Court 3; Glass Oificer 2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club | etdgae ge CHARLES HOWARD CRAVEN Seas temDULEnOteleas tem Class Pres. 1; Treas. 4; Football 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Basketball 3,4; Glee Club 4; Base- Class ball 3,4; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4. GLENN EDGAR CURTIS ‘ ‘Dependable as the Rock of Gibralter”’ Baseball 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Monogram Glubmlecn oes ClassiOtlicerss), 4) beta, @lLub 3,4; May Court 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4. PEGGY JO DORSETT ‘‘The best presents come in small packages.’’ Beta Glubl3,4;.h.H.A. 152,354 = VePres. =k; Historian 1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Piano 2; Typist THE RAM 3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; 4-H Club 1,2. CHARLES WADE EDWARDS ‘tHappy am I, fromcare I'm free; why aren't they all contented like me?”’ Basketball 1,3,4; Baseball 1; Monogram Club 23,4; Glee ,Club-}525.3,4;.4-H Ginubgl32, 0,4; Bus Driver 2; 5.b ore A ls2, 3,4, 96¢ yo 4: PATTY JANE FESMIRE ‘ We gazed and gazed and still the wonder grew at all the many things she could do.”’ Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4, Pianist 1, 2,3; THE RAM Staff (3,4;:F ) HAS 2,3,4, Song Leader 3,4; Voice 1,4; Piano 1; Beta Club 4; Band 2,3,4; Music Club 1; Good Manners Award 3; May Court 4. DORIS LEE FRAZIER Personality Plus.” Beta Club (3,4, Sec’ y. 4) Glee Clubsl¢ 25354; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4; Co-Editor THE RAM 4, Typist 3,4; Marshal 2; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Monogram 2,3,4; 4-H Club 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1. PAGE nye RWeuE sl CiKS Sentor ‘‘Smile and the world smiles with you; Weep and you weep alone.’’ Glee Club 1; 4-H Club 1,2,3.- BETTY MAE HUDSON ‘‘Those eyes so pretty, that smile so friendly.’’ Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Voice 4; 4-H Club 1,2,3. MARGARET LUCILLE KIMREY ‘‘A merry heart does go like sunshine.’’ 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1, 2;3,.4- SHIRLEY FRANCES KIVETT ‘ A package full of surprises tied with pretty wrappings.’”’ Basketball 1 2,3; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1, 2; Cheerleader1,2,3,4, Chief 4; Monogram Club 1,275.4, SeC veuc, hs. A 3,4; THE RAM Staff 3,4; Voice 4. LYDIA REBECCA LINEBERRY ‘Intellect and Grace doth join to make a per- fect woman.”’ Beta Club 3,4; Student Council 4; THE RAM Staff 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Librarian 4; PederAveeG lub 2, 37,4, ceCCuy..5,4, reas. 3; Annual Staff 4; Library Club 4; Voice 4; Mu- sic Club 1; May Court 4. EUGENE STEPHEN MACE ‘ Roll on world and I'll roll with you.’ Basketball 4; Baseball 3 4; F.F.A. 3,4; May Court 2; Monogram 3,4; Bus Driver 4. 9 Class SHIRLEY GAY McMASTERS ‘ I never let studying interfere with my edu- cation.’’ Glee Club 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4. DORIS CAROLYN MOFFITT ‘““A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.’’ Beta Club 3,4, Reporter 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; IP GinlsdNG pen Deen DOC Siro UG Ap WaPeece Sh Meal branyeGluball, 2p eMusic Clubsle 2:sPianosl, 2: Band 3; Voice 4; THE RAM Staff 3,4. ROGER DEAN SPOON ‘ Full of life, sense and wit, lots of fun and plenty of grit.’’ Football 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Monogram Club Dic 45 beta Clubi4 ke FA. 12, 3,4; May Court King 4. Bib YaOnosO Um ‘ To know her is to love her.”’ Beta Club 3,4, Officer 4; Annual Staff 4; THE RAM Staff 3,4, Columnist 3,4, Typist 3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2, Chief 2; May Court 3,4, Maid-of-Honor 4; Glee Club 1,4; English Award 3. DAVID MACK WEBB ROGER DEAN STOUT ‘‘His smile could brighten any room.’’ Basketball 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 4; May Court 2,4. BLAINE SHERRILL WARD ‘‘He can converse intelligently on any subject, save one- Talk to him of radar, world prob- lems, atomic bomb. Ask his advice on science and jets, But talk to him of girls— How dumb can you get.’’ Beta Club 3,4, Treas. 4; Co-Chief Marshal 3; THE RAM Staff, Sports Editor 3,4; Student Council 4, Pres. 4. ‘“‘A sense of humor teamed with talent.’’ Glee Club 3,4; Football 3,4; F.F.A. 3,4; Base- ball 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Band 2,3,4. FLOYD RUSSELL WELCH ‘‘A boy whose nature is one of the best, full of energy, vim and zest. ’ Sentor Baseball ley 255m hL0 OL bail lala rto ae bee eee Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4. MAZIE LEE WILSON ‘‘I love work; it fascinates me; I could sit and look at it for hours.”’ Glee Club 1; Monogram Club 3 4; Beta Club 4; Annual Staff 4. DOLORES MARIE YORK ‘Often amusing and ever good-natured.’’ F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; GleerClub 152, 3,4;°4-H Glub 1,2,3,4, V-Pres. 3,4; Piano 1,2,3,4:; Music Clubobi2eo5 a0 SHIRLEY MARIE YORK ‘‘Any job well done; politeness to eve ryone.’ Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Beta Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2, 3, Ass’t. Chief 3; Piano 1; Music Club 1. ATS Smee. ©.NIG Memories iA o FLOWER Iris GEASS Se eCOEO RS Lavendar and White Class Mascots CONNIE BURGESS JEPEERY COX Class History It appears like ancient history now. Ona certain day in September twelve years ago when everything seemed fresh and green, a group of prospective students first trod these walks and entered these halls which have now found a sacred place in our hearts. As innocent and eager children, we advanced slowly but surely through the primary and grammar grades. It was in the eighth grade that something new was added to Ramseur High School. It was a new gymna- sium. The proudness we felt over this new addition cannot be expressed. By taking a trip to Raleigh and visiting historic places, we learned much history the easy way. Mrs. White was a capable guide and counselor, telling us many interesting facts relating to the places we visit- ed, from the governor's office to the home of Andrew Johnson. Undounted by our experiences and with a desire to rise, prompted by determination, we entered high school. Though we did not rise to stardom in all high school activities so new to us, we engaged in them with sportsmanship and vim. We took our share of the lickings bravely and showed that we could share equally in victory. This year we were welcomed by a new principal, Mr. C. A. Cox. Thus a host of pleasant memories were sealed in a treasured chest. Happy and proud to be entering into a year of work which would class us as typical and wise Sophomores, we were willing and ready to start on our second year in high school. Ap- preciating the kind welcome given us the previous year by those whose places we had taken, we felt it a privilege as well as a duty to greet the Freshmen and thus start the year off right. We started cutting our wisdom teeth and became wiser, better students, familiar with the rules and regulations of Ramseur High. Another year gone, and in our hearts a song of Excelsior. Light hearted and gay, we again assembled in search of knowledge. This year our pro- gress seemed surer and steadier than ever before. Realizing that everything must change, and desiring ours to be in accordance with our chosen motto, ‘‘Less Than Our Best Is Failure,’’ we settled down to sincere work. This year upon arriving at school, we found a new commer- cial department, which was a great improvement to our school. It was this year that we had the privilege of entertaining the seniors at a Junior-Senior banquet. The banquet was very beautiful for we used ‘‘Lavender and Old Lace’’ as our theme. Shall we ever forget it? No, nor regret it. Our rings were ordered and wearing this emblem of our accomplishments, we felt amply repaid for the many weary hours of work— proud to be able to wear the ring of °53. This ring shall always be a binding symbol of unity. Our class was fortunate to contribute sixteen members to the Beta Club. Thus our junior year was history. Seniors! It is hardly believable. The twelve years have been too swift, but our coveted goal is near at hand. Our school days will soon be history and the future appears as a mirage luring us on to new adventures and success. During this busy year we actually found time to elect Billy Caviness, president; Glenn Curtis, Vice President; Doris Frazier, Secretary; and Howard Craven, Treasurer. Another high light of our senior year was the dedication of our new athletic field. This meant very much to the growth and efficiency of our school, and we wish to thank Mr. I, F. Craven and all other citizens of Ramseur for helping make this possible. We also wish to thank the employees of the Ramseur Hosiery Mill for the new ac- tivity bus, which was presented for the exclusive use for activities within the state. Weare proud to have had a part in instituting a student council program in our school. In one year it has proved to be a great asset. Queens and stars! Our class has its share. Homecoming, Halloween, May Day queens, as well as stars on the football field, basketball court, baseball diamond, and on the stage. We regret leaving our Alma Mater with its friendships, trials, moments of pleasure, hours of disappointments, loves— and we almost wish we were starting over. But the deter- mination that has brought us successfully to the close of our high school career will surely carry us through life with its problems. We regret that many of our classmates have dropped by the wayside in the past years, but we are glad for those who have joined us. Our history would not be complete if we did not thank Mrs. G. F. Lane for her helpful guidance in leading us on to our goal— graduation. Now, as we receive our diplomas and leave our Alma Mater, we will strive onward to a higher and more noble goal. We bid farewell to our teachers and say ‘‘Thanks’’ to every- one who has helped us reach our goal. It is with hope that we may ever reflect credit on our school and that we may do our part in making a greater Ramseur High School and a better world. Doris Frazier Class Historian Class Poem GOODBYE It’s time to leave our school so dear, Go out, the world’s teachings to hear; Time to say goodbye and good luck, To reach out to our fates and pluck Happiness, success, goodness, and grace; Gather our blessings and turn to face Our wonderful world so big and great. Be gone and quick! The hour is late. It’s time to think of our duty to men; To go out and try our dreams to win. Accomplish success, and sing God’s praise, And try our wings and might to raise. Keep the track our helpers have drawn, Grip the wheel and soar to the dawn, Be not discouraged or lose our hold, Flee from weakness and be ever bold. Though your heart is touched by our farewell Remember the delights and memories to tell. Now Seniors, remember our goal is to strive For courage and faith, and dreams to derive, For faith in ideals and projects well done For life’s deeds and struggles are never done. Lift your chin; of yourself be sure, For less than our best we’ll never endure. Class Poet Betty Jo Stout Class Prophecy As I reclined in my comfortable seat in the train, I was eagerly looking for- ward to reaching my destination, Chicago. To pass the time away, I picked up the latest 1963 edition of a Chicago newspaper, and learned that Carolyn Moffitt, a former classmate of mine, was one of the reporters. I decided that I would go to see Carolyn when I reached Chicago. Perhaps, I thought, she could tell me what had happened to some of our classmates since graduation. Then my thoughts shifted back to the newspaper. What a surprise I received! Why right there on the front page was a picture of Blaine Ward, world’s greatest scientist. Blaine had always been the class genius, and now he was predicting that it would be only five more years until man would be able to go to the moon. Turning to another page, I saw that my good friend, Betty Jo Stout, was taking a much needed vacation, having made continuous rounds of public appearances after winning the title ‘‘Mrs. America of 1963. ’ On looking at the sports page, I saw that Steve Mace had led The Yankees to victory over the Dodgers by knocking a home run in the last inning. Goodness! My old friends have surely done well. ‘ Hi Myrtle,’’ I heard three voices call in unison. I turned around, and there stood Howard Craven, who was seeking a seat in the Senate, Charles Edwards, Howard’s campaign manager, and Roger Spoon, now a used car dealer who can really sell cars. ‘‘Why boys,’’ I said, ‘‘I had almost forgotten that nickname.’’ It seems that these boys were on their way to Chicago too, as Roger was going to see a man about a car. Eagerly, I started asking them about some of our classmates. They told me that Russell Welch was now in the Air Force. Seems that he is the best cook that the Air Force ever had. When I asked them to tell me more, they immediately came forth with some news I was thrilled to hear. Glenn Curtis was now teaching physics and geome- try at Ramseur High School, and Shirley York was writing a book called ‘‘Mind Your Manners.” In turn, I told them my bos om pal, Shirley McMasters, was now a beautician in Greensboro. I also told them that Wilma Cox had the envious position of head nurse at John Hopkins Hospital. I then informed them that Doris Frazier and Patty Fesmire were making excellent salaries as private secretaries in two outstanding business firms. They already knew that Patty Hicks and Margaret Kimrey were too busy keeping house and caring for their children to launch a business career. Too soon the train reached Chicago, and we went our separate ways. While walking down Michigan Boulevard, I noticed a large variety store named Line- berry’s 5and 10. A feeling of pride came over me to have even known Rebecca Lineberry, for she was now very famous for her deft handling of her many stores. Further on down the street, I saw a bookstand where there were many highly advertised books. ‘‘How to Handle Your Husband’’ by Beverly Cox, and ‘'Don’t Let Your Wife Be Your Boss’’ by Roger Stout. Another famous seller was ‘‘Short- cuts to Better Housekeeping’’ by Dolores York and Betty Mae Hudson. Finally, I reached the newspaper office where Carolyn worked. As soonas she saw me she began immediately to tell me the latest news about ourclassmates. Bill Caviness was a patrolman in West Virginia. Martitia Carmac was happi- ly married, and had two lovely sets of twins. Frances Ackerman was a’French teacher at Meredith College. Erma Burgess was a typist at Sears Roebuck in Greensboro. Oscar Burgess had become an agriculture teacher in High Point, and Russell Allred was a successful farmer. I thought to myself, ‘‘Just think, I had to come to Chicago to learn all this.”’ I told Carolyn what little I knew. Frances Kivett taught typing and shorthand at Ramseur, and Peggy Jo Dorsett designed dresses for petite girls with this for her motto, ‘‘What we lack in quantity, we make up in quality.’’ When I left for my trip back home, a happy feeling stole over me, for I was so glad that all my classmates had been successful, and were happy. , Mazie Wilson Prophet Last Will and Cestament W- the Seniors, realizing that we are about to leave this dear old school with our diplomas in our hand, indicating that our knowledge and experience are sufficient to meet the requirements for graduation, do hereby make our last will and testament. ARTICLE a. To our parents, we bequeath our grati- tude for their encouragement, praise, and sacrifices to help us in our struggle to ob- tain a high school education. ARTICLE II To our beloved principal, Mr. Cox, we bequeath our deep appreciation for his pa- tience and understanding during our Senior year. ARTICLE III To the Juniors, we leave our chapel seats, homeroom, and our ability to get along with Mrs. Allen. We hope you enjoy Bookkeeping as much as we did. ARTICLE IV To the Sophomores, we leave our text- books with hopes that you don’t lose as many as we did. ARTICLE V To the Freshmen, we bequeathour class motto, ‘‘Less Than Our Best Is Failure,’’ with hopes that you, too, will. some day be Seniors. ARTICLE VI Individually we leave the following po- sessions: Item 1. I, Shirley McMasters, do leave my ability to write shorthand to Barbara Mace. Item 2. I, Erma, do leave my athletic abi- lity to Ann Burgess, to keep it in the family. itemes. J, Betty Jo, do leave my long hair to Ruth Nixon. Item 4. I, Dolores, do leave my bashful ways to Barrett Cox. Item 5. I, Wilma, do leave ‘‘Temporary 13”’’ to Jimmy Stout in hopes that he will have better luck than I did. Item 6. I, Patty, do leave my ability to drive a car to Antoinette Kivett. Item 7. I, Roger Spoon, may at a later date, decide to leave parts of the school build- ing to the future generation. Item 8. I, Doris, do leave my ‘‘Apple Pol- isher’’ title to Billie Jo White. Item 9. We, Peggy and Rebecca, do leave our height to Marjean Lane and Janice Dixon. Item 10. I, Frances, do leave my short hair to Alice Faye Allred. Item 11. I, Blaine, being of sound mind and body, do leave my nickname, ‘‘Skinny”’ to Joe Foye Hodgin. Item 12. I, Shirley, do leave my ‘‘Most Courteous’’ title to Joyce Teague. Item 13. 1, Mazie, do leave my talkative ways to Rheudell Kimrey. Item 14. I, Patty Ruth, do leave my good grades to my sister, Shirley Hicks. Item 15. I, Russell Allred, do leave my ability to make A plus to Ralph. Item 16.1, Betty Mae, do leave my long eyelashes to Kitty Lee Cox. Item 17. I, Frances Ackerman, do leave my ability to do geometry to Martha Hicks. Item 18. We, Charles, Billy, and Howard, leave our organization, ‘‘The Three Muskateers’’, to Jesse Craven, Billy Jo Allred, and Clarence Slaughter. Item 19. I, Roger, do leave my nickname, S Obies esto Jimmys Craven: Item 20. I, Beverly, will my ability to get to school on time to Brad Brady. Item 21.1, Oscar, do leave my ability to play basketball to Carlie Anderson. Item 22.1, Martitia, do leave my position as editor of THE RAM to Joe Dean Cox. Item 23.1, Carolyn, do leave my typing ability to Janice Kivett. Item 24. I, Glenn, do leave my ability to lay out of class to Eugene Lawson. Item 25. I, Steve, do leave my driving re- cord to Wesley York. Item 26. I, Margaret, do leave my blond hair to Linda York. We hereby appoint as the sole executor of the last will and testament, our class ad- visor, Mrs. Lane. Inher witness, we, the class of °53 the testator, have set our hand and seal on this the 29th day of May, in the year of 1953. Testator Patty Fesmire BLAINE WARD FRANCES ACKERMAN HOWARD CRAVEN MAZIE WILSON GLENN CURTIS ERMA BURGESS a) RUSSELL WELCH HOWARD CRAVEN DORIS FRAZIER BLAINE WARD BLAINE WARD SHIRLEY YORK ERMA BUR GESS HOWARD CRAVEN BE teiplad Oro GO UL ERMA BURGESS _ HOWARD CRAVEN ROGER SPOON MAZIE WILSON BETTY Om Loud BILLY CAVINESS PEGGY) JO:DORSE LT BLAINE WARD FRANCES ACKERMAN DORIS FRAZIER BELTY.JO STOUT STEVE MACE WILMA COX CHARLES EDWARDS MARTITIA CARMAC DAVID WEBB PATTY FESMIRE BLAINE WARD Baby Pictures | 7 ae 1 7 [Glenn Curtis | - A es Russet Yscar eee Burgess Allred urma Mae Burge ss’ $= eS Doris Frazie re Rebecca Lineberry}| Kivett a: : _ pas [Patty emi’ . A Wilma Cox York | Shirley Frances Kivett geet Juntor Class Officers CLARENCE SLAUGHTER JOANNE WRIGHT President Secretary BILLIE JO WHITE JESSE CRAVEN Vice President Treasurer JESSE CRAVEN FRANCES FERGUSON MARY FERGUSON MARTHA HICKS BOBBY KIMREY RHEUDELL KIMREY Junior Class BILLY ALLRED RALPH ALLRED NANCY BURGESS BARRET COX EMILY COX JOE DEAN COX Junior Class ANTOINETTE KIVETT JANICE KIVETT MARJEAN LANE BARBARA MACE CLARENCE SLAUGHTER MILDRED STINSON JOYCE TEAGUE GLENN WELBORN BILLIE JO WHITE JOANNE WRIGHT LINDA YORK ANNE BURGESS President TOMMY SMITH Vice President BOBBY THOMAS Secretary CARL ANDERSON Treasurer Sophomore Class Officers a! Frances Cox Kittie Lee Cox Jimmy Craven Nancy Curtis Jack Edwards Myron Hinshaw Paul Hinshaw Joe Foy Hodgin Sophomore Class Patty Allen Carl Anderson Anne Burgess Carol Burgess Billie Chaney Denzal Coward Betty Jean Cox Billy Cox Linda Kirkman Billie Kivett Eugene Lawson Ruth Nixon Betty Frank Phillips Nancy Reitsel Morris Scott Tommy Smith Sophomore Class Dorothy Souther Jimmy Stout Bobby Thomas Bobby Williams Martha York Maurice York Wesley York ee” . ee A a reshman Class Officers BUTCH WATKINS President ELLIS BYRD Vice Presi dent BRAD BRADY Secretary WILMA RAY BURGESS Treasurer Emma Allen Rebecca Allred Brad Brady reshmen a Ann Burgess GaiGebBurgess Wilma Ray Burgess Ellis Byrd Velma Cox Wanda Cox Wade Craven Carolyn Davis Janice Dixon Tommy Dorsett Oliver Golden Betty Lou Gordon Naomi Kivett Judy Lane John McGhee _ Freshmen [? 4 lA Shirley Hicks Eleanor Hinshaw Tommy Jessup Ethel McMasters Nancy Richardson Butch Watkins Gladys Welborn Sibyl Whitehead R. D. Williams Kenneth York Larry York Elementary Faculty MR. JAMES RICE Eighth Grade MRS. R. C. WHITE Seventh Eighth Grades MRS, CLARENCE SLAUGHTER Sixth Seventh Grades IMDS. (Ga Lh COR Sixth Grade MISS MADGE CAVINESS Fifth Grade ME'S= Win Eee GOXx Fourth Fifth Grades MRS. W. H. LEONARD Fourth Grade MRS. C. H. WELBORN Third Grade MRS. JOHN HODGIN Second Grade MISS NELLIE TURNER First Second Grades MISS ELMA BURGESS First Grade Eighth Grade Melvin Allen Velma Allen Danel Allred Linda Branson Hampton Burgess Wayne Burgess Martha Rose Cain Jo Ann Coe Eddie Cox Faye Cox Cretha Dorsett Rebecca Hodgin Alton Holladay Floyd Hughes Carolyn Jones Martha Jean Jones Shelby Jean Jones Billy Kivett Forbis Kivett H. L. Kivett, Jr. Jerry Kivett Rebecca Kivett David Leonard Homer Leonard Pat Leonard Joe Lineberry Dorothy Patterson Glatis Anne Scott Bobbie Stout Lou Ellen Voss Jimmy York Not Pictured: Earnest Wayne York Seventh and Eighth Grade Linda Brady Marvin Brown Patricia Burgess Jackie Cates Johnny Chaney Eddie Chriscoe Colon Coble Hersal Coward Gerald Cox Louise Cox Gail Fesmire Dorothy Ferguson Ganelle Hutchins Johnny Jessup Jackie Jones Gertrude Kimrey Bobby Kirkman Clara Kivett Clyde Kivett Rudy Lowdermilk Kate Matthews Steve Siler ish; IDs AMwaRehng dre - James Whitehead Darrell Williams Sidney Williams Daile Wilson Carl York Lucy York Mike York Nancy York Patty York Siuth and Seventh Rebecca Allen Eugene Allred Grace Brewer Donald Burgess Judy Burgess Linda Brooks Mae Coble Paul Chaney Annette Cox David Cox Freida M. Cox Rita Craven Martha Hodgin Betty Jean Jarrett Jimmie Kivett Wayne Lineberry Algie Long Oveta McDonald Leonard McNeill Jerry Prevost Perry Shaw Douglas Sillman Katie Souther Jackie Welborne Roger Woodell Us (Ge Veorsds Not Pictured: Lexie Ledman Herman Gorden Sixth Grade Zilla Allred Frank Brown Norman Craven Johnnie Cox Larry Cox Patricia Cox Phil Dixon Barbara Edwards Jean Edwards Doris Eubanks Shirley Ferguson Fleta Sue Grimes Judy Hammer Glenda Hicks Johnny Hicks Lewis Hicks David Hudson James Johnson Doris Lawson Judy Maness Mary Anne Pendergraph Betty Richardson 4 Billy Roberts as y “ a N Julia Smith Margaret Smith Barbara Souther Bobby Stanley John Stinson Charles Trogdow Jo Anne Turpin Alvin Wood Douglas York Eva York Joerg ior Treva York Fifth Grade Brenda Brewer James Brown Barbara Burgess Jerry Burgess Lala Cox Wayne Edwards David Frazier Mary Tate Graham Nancy Henley Pansy Hughes AN Na AVES HAN Phoebe Jessup Denver Jester Eddie Kennedy Clara Kirkman Peggy Lawson Cynthia Leonard Hal Leonard Sydney Leonard Bill Marley Larry McAlister Robert McGee Julia Parks Larry Parks Marhta Smith Paul Stanley Ernest Stout Mildred Thomas Steve Trogdon Philip Ward Jackie White Cecil York Diane York John York Linda York Patty York Not Pictured: Rachel Kivett Fourth and Fifth Grade Frankie Allred Barbara Brady William Brown Rudy Burgess Wilma Carmac Dorothy Coble M. C. Coble Avon Cox Daryl Cox Harvey Cox Jane Craven Paul Dunn Larry Ellison Milton Groce Charles Hodgin Alice Isley ai i David Jessup Betsey Jones Eugene Joyce Betty Jo Julian Junior Kidd Vernon Kimrey Raydene Kivett Sylvia Leonard Sue Lednum Albert Lineberry Shirley Lowdermilk Ed Richardson Janet Siler Linda Simmon Mary Trogdon Lois Williams Phyllis Branson Billy Joe Allen Susan Brady Randy Brooks Clarice Burgess Larry Burgess Faye Cain Linda Cox Martha Cox Jerry Cox Aleen Edwards Linda Golden Darius Lee Hicks Virginia Hicks Anna Rae Hodgin Orphia Hughes Odell Kirkman Toby Kivett Charles Lane Jarrett Lednum Eula McDonald Tommy McDonald Patricia Richardson Mary Rose Billy Smith Roland Smith Larry Stout Wayne Stutts Roger Ward Joan White Frank Wright Charlie York Faydene York Jack York Ns ee a oe ter DS rides Joyce Aikens Wayne Allen Doyle Allred Darrel Bailey Douglas Birch Gary Brady Janice Branson Betty Brown Faye Burgess Tommy Conrad Issac Cox Tony Cox Archie Craven Micheal Craven Stad Crutchfield Judy Dixon Linda Edwards Jimmy Ellison Pamela Gilreath Frank Gordon Dianne Jarrett Tommy Jerrett Billy Jones Judy Jones Mamie Faye Joyce Johnny Kizer Linda Kimrey Jessie Kirkman Steve Kirkman Donald Kivett Benny Ledmun Glenda Matthews Brenda McGee Jimmy McNeil Charlie Moffitt Brenda Prevost Johnny Self Vernon Spencer Diane Stout Mary Walker Micky Whitehead Sammie Will- jams Roger York Second Grade Suzanne Allred Clarise Beane Peggy Beane Gordon Brady GiydesChappel lean. Heyworth Coble Martha Cox Rebecca Cox Sylvia Cox Tommy Davis David Grimes Alvin Harrell Darnell Hemphill Donald Hicks Marvin Hughes Tony Jessup Connie Kinton Ganell Kivett James Kivett Wade Kivett Frank Leonard Jody McAlister Mary McDonald Linda Rose Ronald Shaw Jimmy Slaughter Bobby Smith Wayne Spencer Diana Sykes Paul Thomas Faye Voss Kelly Watkins Brenda Woodell Sylvia Woodell Cleston York Henry York First Grade Annette Allred Tom my Brady Bobby Brown Connie Burgess Judy Carmac Ann Coley Gwendolyn Cox Roger Cox Ronnie Cranford John C. 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