Ramseur High School - Ramsonian Yearbook (Ramseur, NC)

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I, Larry Goldston, do leave my halfback position to Chip Graham, my superlative to my brother Carnell, and my seat on the bench to Butcher Farrar. To Thad Hardin, I leave my small feet. I, Billy Heilig, do leave my position as President of V.I.C.A. to another trustworthy person, and my position in the senior class to my sister Brenda. I, Alfonzo Hill, leave my position on first string basketball to Larry Goins, my position in football to Frankie Farrar, and my height to Moe McAlister. I, Rachel Honeycutt, leave my typewriter to my cousin Judy, my position in chorus to anyone who can sing, and my ability to get along with people to Martha Joyce. I, Sondra Hussey, leave my title as Best Dressed to Kathryn Nelson, and my position on the Ram Staff to Nancy Shaw. I, Ray Isley, leave my seat on the football team to Joey Caviness, my seat in French to Wayne Harvell, and my seat in the senior homeroom to anybody who would like to have it. I, Judi Jessup, leave my superlative toChigger Chriscoe, my title Safety Patrol Sweetheart to Kathryn Nelson, and my Co-Chief Cheerleader position to Margie Joyce. To John Murray, I leave my position as F.B.L.A. Chaplain. I, Garland Kinton, leave my title of All-Conference in football to my brother Bobby, in hopes he will change his position, and my homeroom seat to Mr. Parker, in the hopes that he can fix it. I, Linda Kivett, do leave my ability to leave school everyday to anyone who thinks he can get away with it, my senior seat to Phyllis Deaton, and my love for English to Rita Langley. I, Terry Lednum, do leave my ability to make good grades in world geography to Mickey Simmons, my safe driv¬ ing award to Kenneth Ellison, and my seat in the senior class to Steve Caviness, if he makes it. I, Howard Lowdermilk, leave my seat in Chemistry to my cousin David Stewart, my love for math and science to Judy Overman, and my French grades to anyone who likes low numbers. I, Howard Mar ley, do leave my baseball pitching ability to James Spinks. I, Nancy Marley, do leave my position on the Ram Staff to anyone willing to work hard, my position in art class to Thad Hardin, my ability to tear up a typewriter to David Cain, and my position as a senior to Eddie Tucker. I, Janice Moore, do leave my position as vice president of the F.B.L.A. to Brenda Heilig, my position as typist on the Ram Staff and Annual Staff to Priscilla Beane, and my title as Safety Patrol Sweetheart to Celeste Brady. I, Mary Jo Palmer, do leave my love for basketball to anyone able to make the team, my position as literary writer of the Ram to Nadine and Carolyn. To Johnny Murray, I leave my height and weight. I, Sam Rankin, do leave my title Most Intelligent to Linda Bray, my grades and membership in the Beta Club to my sister Jane, and my position on the football and basketball teams to Moe. I, Mary Rinehardt, do leave my title Miss R.H.S. to Susan Bodsford, my title Senior Attendant to Jean Nelson, my superlative Best All Around” and my ability to drive without lights to Kathy Cross. I, Concheata Siler, leave my place on the cheering squad to Charlotte Staley, my seat in French to Sally Goldston, and my position in the senior play to Pamela Caviness. I, Loretta Siler, do leave my place in the senior class to Ellen Isley, my job as library assistant to Julia Gales, my horn in the band to anyone who is willing to take care of it. I, Wayne Siler, do leave my ability to finish high school at the age of 21 to Chip Graham and my ability to reason out all the wrong answers to Susan B. Linda B. I, Jerry Smith, do leave my consumer math book to my brother Terry, and my good fortune of having three study halls to Billy York. I, Annie Staley, leave to Jennifer Graves my job as library assistant, my dancing ability to Martha Spinks, and my position on the cheering squad to Gwen Marley. I, Buck Stout, do leave my position on the football team to Darrell Pugh, my position on the safety patrol to John¬ ny Murray, boardswinger in F.F.A. to Eddie Tucker, and my all-conference in football to Thad Hardin. I, Jo An Taylor, do leave my position in basketball to Tonia Taylor, and my socks to the future team of 1966-67 who will never forget me as long as they’re around. I, Lynn Thompson, leave my senior homeroom seat to any deserving junior in hopes that he uses it more than I did, and my superlative Most Athletic” to Pat McAlister. I, Jennifer Trogdon, do leave my superlative Most Original to Pat McAlister. The rest, including my love for math, I leave to Ann White. I, Becky Webb, do leave my position as President of F.H.A. to Susan Bodsford, my position as Class Historian to Thad Hardin; the rest I leave to Pat McAlister. I, Billy Wood, do leave my position as vice-president of the VTCA to Darrell Carmac, and I do leave my senior seat in hopes that I will never need it again. I, Jane Wright, do leave my presidency of the F.B.L.A. to Brenda Heilig, my position as a senior to Johnny Murray, and I take the rest with me. I, Larry Wright, do leave my position as Johnny Murray ' s sparring partner on the football team to Bruce Mc¬ Mahon. To Kathy Cross, I leave my position as President of the F.T.A. Everything else I leave to my little brother Tom. I, Lola Wright, do leave my superlative Quietest to Martha Joyce. The rest I leave to my brother Phillip. I, Jayne York, do leave my position on the bench in basketball to anyone who has the shrewd ability to obtain it. I, Pat York, do leave my place in the French Club to Judy Overman, and my seat in the senior class to my broth¬ er Larry. I, Janie Yow, do leave my position on the Ram Staff to Judy Sutton, my membership in French Club to Karolyn Stanley, and my homeroom desk to Lucy Wood. The rest can go to anybody who wants it. Testators Wayne Siler Mike Burgess 27

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J3ast ( ' Jiff ancf Zfestament We, the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and sixty-six, realizing that our days at our old Alma Mater are num¬ bered, and being of reasonably sound mind, do make and bequeath this our last will and testament. ARTICLE I To our parents, we bequeath our love and appreciation throughout our twelve years at Ramseur High. ARTICLE H To our principal and our faculty we say a grateful Thank you for their patience, guidance and undying efforts through the years. ARTICLE IH To the Juniors, we bequeath our title Dignified Seniors, our chapel seats, our regrets for the opportunities we have lost, and our resolutions w e didn ' t keep. ARTICLE IV To the Sophomores, we bequeath our brilliance and intelligence in hopes that someday it may be of value to them. ARTICLE V To the Freshmen, we bequeath the title Silly Sophomores and all our daydreams which didn ' t come true. ARTICLE VI I, Nancy Allen, do leave my Presidency in French Club to anyone who can speak French better than I, and my superlative, Most Likely To Succeed, to Patricia Brown. My nickname Peanut I do leave. I, Rick Allen, do leave my superlative, Most Likely To Succeed, toGregg Pell, myposition as Beta Club pres¬ ident to my brother Kevin, my job at Pell ' s to Clifford Cooper. I, Mary Blanchard, do leave my superlative, Most Talented, to Teresa Parker, my piano, in the auditorium, I leave to anyone who will enjoy it half as much as I have. I, Betty Brower, leave my bus to Jerry Parks, my position as President of the Student Council to Thad Hardin, and my position as Secretary of the Beta Club to Susan Bodsford. I, Jane Burgess, leave my title Homecoming Maid of Honor to Anne Brown, and my position on the basketball team to Brenda Heilig. To Phil and all other good Burgesses, I leave my great brain in algebra. I, Mike Burgess, do leave my love for athletics to my brother Don, my position in high school to my sister Rita, and my ability to get out of classes to Wayne Harvell, though he really doesn ' t need it. I, Randy Burgess, do leave my position in the F.F.A. as Song Leader to David Staley, my superlative Wittiest to any goofy person deserving it, and my position in V.I.C.A. to David Cain. I, Sarah Burgess, leave my position as Editor-in-Chief of the Ram to anyone willing to do a lot of work, and my love for grading papers to Mrs. Frazier. I, Steve Byrd, leave my knowledge in bookkeeping to Gregg Pell, but will take my interest in girls with me. I, Willie Caviness, do leave my football position to Larry Cox, and my jumping ability to Carnell Goldston. I, Elworth Cheek, do leave my position on the bench in basketball to anyone who has the shrewd ability to obtain it. I, Winfred Cheek, do leave my ability to get to school late and to leave early to Carnell Goldston. My trowel I leave to Larry Cassady. I, Louise Clark, leave my position as Co-Editor of the Ram to Priscilla Beane, my typewriter to Bruce McMahon, my seat in the French Club to Henerietta Wright, and my part in the senior play to anyone who has the nerve to take it. I, Richard Criscoe, leave my position as Vice-President of the Key Club to Harris Marley, my position on the track team to Wayne Harvell, and my position on the football team to Chris Chriscoe. I, Susan Cooper, will my position in the senior class to my brother Clifford, and all my memories I ' ll take with me. I, David Cox, do leave my position as President of the F.F.A. to my cousin, Gary Cox; I leave my abilities and love for science to Sara Trogdon. I, Jeff Cox, do leave my mind, which I lost sometime during my stay here. My bus I will to the Smithsonian Institute, my title Best Dressed to Wayne Harvell, and everything else to my brother Brian. I, Jonathan Cox, do leave my bus to anyone senseless enough to want it, (Tommy Shaw), my typewriter to Judy Caviness, my position on the Annual Staff to Brenda Heilig, and my seat in Mrs. Rich ' s class to Robin. I, John Crutchfield, leave my membership in the Beta Club to Moe McAlister, my position on the football team to David Cain, my basketball suit to Nick Brady, and my baseball uniform to Phil Burgess. I, Herman Ellison, do leave my height to Frankie McAlister, my ability to get along with Mr. Edwards to my cousin Kenneth, and the rest I take with me. I, Rickey Frazier, do leave my title Mr. R.H.S. to Frankie McAlister, my All-Conference in football, basket- baU, and baseball to Eddie Tucker, Danny Burgess and Chip Graham, respectively. To my sister Jen, I leave my Senior Class Presidency. I, Crandall Gilliland, leave my title Annual Editor to Jane Rankin in hopes she will have more time than I did, my title Miss F.H.A. to Clarice Newell, my bus to my sister Pud”, to keep it in the family, and the job of running the shuttle bus route to Darrell Carmac. 26

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C ass CProphecy As we gaze into the future of the 1966 graduates of R.H.S., we see many interesting and myste¬ rious things happening. Steve Byrd owns Byrd ' s Used Car Lot, with Howard Lowdermilk as salesman. Wayne Ellison is ticket collector at Pointer Driver-In. Larry Goldston is playing with the Dixieland Jazz Band, with Annie Staley as the star dancer. Wayne Siler is principal at Ramseur High School. Now maybe he can get things to go his way. Terry Ledumn is the star of the Wild Drivers at Bonneville Salt Flats. Nancy Mar ley is now writing detective stories for the Honey West Show, which stars Mary Rhine- hardt. Pat York is preaching the Gospel at his own church. Jerry Smith is in California flying with the Blue Angels. Susan Cooper is still looking for a rich, available man. Randy Burgess has just finished a course on How to Stay out of Work and still Make Money. Rickey Allen has just discovered a formula for growing hair. Jonathan Cox has just taken Mrs. Rich ' s position on the Ramseur High School Faculty. BiUy Heilig is owner and operator of the largest Billiard parlor in the United States. Lynn Thompson has just taken the heavy weight title from Cassius Clay. Buck Stout is a Forest Ranger at the Great Smokey National Park. Janie Yow is chief advisor to the first woman President, Betty Brower. David Cox is a renown science professor at Appalachian State Teachers College. Ray Isley owns a big spread on the other side of Ramseur. Jennifer Trogdon has just sold one of her crazy abstract paintings for a ridiculous price. Larry Wright has just been elected mayor of Liberty. Garland Kinton is the proud owner of Kinton ' s Taxi Service. Sarah Burgess is teaching typing at Asheboro Commercial School. Mary Jo Palmer has finally found her ideal man. Sondra Hussey is working as a secretary helping to support her twin daughters. Johnny Crutchfield, a commercial diver, is still flirting with the mermaids. Jo Ann Taylor is owner and operator of Ramseur ' s largest laundry and dry-cleaning plant. Rachael Honeycutt has just married a rich Hollywood star. Lola Wright is nurse to Ramseur ' s leading physician, Sam Rankin. Jane Burgess is managing her own chain of restaurants. She has become Howard Johnson ' s chief competitor. Jayne York is secretary at Leo ' s Real Estate Company. Janice Moore is married and has three small boys. Richard Criscoe is in the Air Force flying B-52 bombers. Billy Wood is Ramseur ' s leading bricklayer. Rickey Frazier, Ramseur ' s most athletic, has taken a job as Special Consultant to the President on Physical Fitness. Jane Wright has replaced the Dear Abby column in the newspaper. Becky Webb and Nancy Allen have enlisted in the Peace Corps. Louise Clark is a designer of women ' s apparel with Linda Kivett as model. Crandall Gilliland, Ramseur ' s Annual Editor, is now editor of the Greensboro Daily News. Judi Jessup, the class comedian, is now a serious-minded social worker. Elworth Cheek is Recreational Director at A. C. Cheek ' s Recreational Hall. Mary Blanchard has taken Liberace ' s place as the most talented pianist. She has her own studio now, and doesn ' t have to sneak into the auditorium without permission. Alfonzo Hill and Willie Caviness have taken Meadowlark Lemon and Wilt Chamberlain ' s basket¬ ball positions. Loretta Siler and Concheta Siler are now joint owners and operators of the largest dance studio in Staley. Howard Marley now operates his own car sales on Highway 49. Winfred Cheek is operating Ramseur ' s largest poultry plant. Jeff Cox is teaching at the University of Hawaii. It seems that life is more interesting for him there. Mike Burgess is now owner of the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Company in Winston-Salem. While at Ramseur High, he ate so many he kept the company in business. Out of gratitude, the board of directors made him President of the Company. 28 Class Prophets Jane Wright Richard Criscoe