Rock Springs High School - Rosphian Yearbook (Denver, NC)

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Senlors ELIZABETH LOUISE WATERS T know it! Louise July 13 Catawba 1, 2, 3; Beta Club 4; Glee Club 4; Gregg Writers 4; Journalism Club 4; Senior Class President 4; Office Staff 4; Ripple Staff 4. Class History When we thirty-four freshmen began our journey in high school in 1950, we thought we knew every- thing which a student brain could acquire. We knéw'that we must select our leaders in order to acc- omplish our years work. We elected Ted Kaylor president, ‘Jackie. Ledford vice-president, Tommy Little secretary, and Billy Mack jefe treasurer, We had a peers stul year and looked forward to being sophomores the following fall, When the ringing bell called us together again, thirty- one of us took another step up the ladder, climbing effortlessly to our yonder goal. Anita Crouse was our president, Johnny Killian Vice- Pres- ident, Nancy Little secretary, and Russell Dellinger treasurer. We added to our knowledge much more than we thought possible, and wondered what.more»we could learn in our third year of high school. Back in the fall of '52, we the Juniors of Rock Springs had many, many dreams to look froward to. . First we elected officers to guide our way through the year. Jewell Lineberger was chosen president, Perry Sifford vice-president, Dolly Hager secretary, and Elsie Barker treasurer. Our Junior Play, Pride and Prejudice,” was really a bang, and.we had loads of fun presenting it. Our Junior-Senior Banquet was everything we had ever dreamed of, only our decorations did not arrive in time. In two days we made all the necessities and when the night arrived we knew it would not have been more perfect if Michigan had sent all the decorations it owned. As the remaining days of our Junior year passed we realized that it Werle be only a short time before we would become dig- nified Seniors. The final call came in '53, eee thirty - -one of our little band returned, this time hoping to fill our brains tocapacity. Weneeded accurate guidance, so: We’chose as our officers Louise Waters president, Tommy Little vice-president, Betty Little secretary and Prue Reynolds treasurer. The banquet, on which the Juniors worked so faithfully, was an event that made our Senior year stand out vividly. On graduation night, as we walked up the aisle to receive our diplomas, we knew that our twelve years work had not been in vain. It not only méant that we were graduating from Rock Springs, but it was the stepping stone to our futuré, As we walked from ‘the doors of our school, we took with us all the treasured memories. No matter where we roamor what we do, the memories we shared at Rock Springs High will live in our hearts forever. Junior Barkley Historian — ae teaiaes

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Seniors BURGIN SHERRILL NIXON If I get out of this world alive, I'll do better in the next one. Buggin September 19 F, F, A. 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Journalism Club 4; Ripple Staff 4. DOROTHY LEE PERKINS Down boy! NDOuL December 5 Lunch-room staff 1; Basketball 1; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Marshal 3; Softball 1, 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; May Court 2; Ripple Staff 4; Journalism Club 4. a PERRY PAUL SIFFORD Dig that cat! ' Turkey November 12 F. F. A. 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2; Driver's Course 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Vice President of class 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; Cheerleader 4. KERMIT NEAL SIGMON Aw shucks Kook, Kukoy April 18 Science Club 1, 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Band 4; Debating 4; F. F. A. Reporter 2, 3; Class Reporter 3; 4-H Song leader 4; Director of Glee Club 4; Basket- ball Co-Captain 4; President Student Council 4; President 4-H County Council 4. PRUE ANN REYNOLDS Oh, shut up! Prue November 16 May Court 2; Fr, H. A. 2, 3; Library Staff 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club Vice President 3; President of 4-H County Council 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Feature Editor of Rosphian 4; Class Treasurer 4; Cafeteria Staff 4; Jour- nalism Club 4; Gregg Writers 4; Gossip Editor of Ripple 4; Junior-Senior Waitress 1, 2. WILLIAM RICHARD SHERRILL Now don't-cha tell Mrs. Baker! Richard November 13 F, F,A.1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism Club 4; Ripple Staff 4; F. F, A. Sentenial 4,

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Class Prophecy Never before, had I seen a city of such beauty. Everything looked perfect, and everyone seemed unbelievably happy. There was a swell of music in the breeze which instantly made me feel free and different. I didn't know the name of the city, but I knew I was going to enjoy being here. As I neared the sound of music I saw that-a group-of,people had gathered. Among them were two classmates of mine, Kermit Sigmon..and Jackie Ledford. Their talents were being displayed clearly, because they were leading their group in a true Christian spirit, asthey had always done. Later, I asked Jackie if she would show me about the‘city and: help me to find some of our class- mates. She explained that a few of them were in distant cities finishing their tasks so they could come here later. Charles Hager’ was Selling some kind of things called “hot rods ----- whatever that is. Barbara Barker wasprivate secretary to some fellow by the name of Tony Curtis. Nancy Ruth had managed to marry one of the local boys and had succeeded in rearing five daughters. Somehow Billy Mack turned out being principal of Rock Springs School and Myrtle. Newton was teaching chemistry there. I wasn't surprised to hear that Walter Mundy had taken over Jackie Gleason's T. V. program, or that Eugene Brown was a highstrung lawyer and had accumulated quite a bit of money. As we walked on down the street we did meet many of our classmates- ----Shirley and her husband, who had never gotten rich; but seemed quite pleased with life; and Ted Kaylor who admitted being a bachelor, but quickly added it was absolutely by choice. Then we Saw, among a group of little boys, Ray Cloninger and Jr. Barkley. Of course they were telling all their baseball experiences, and I must say they weren't exaggerating a bit, believe it or not. We passed by a beautiful mansion and who do you think was sitting on the porch rocking away in an old fashioned rocking chair but Tommy Little. Yes, and he looked as though he were actually living in paradise. I assumed he had finally retired from farming and was taking things easy. The city which stretched before me seemed endless with its glorious array of splendor. We decided to go into one of the buildings and as we did, I saw Anita Crouse and Betty Little. They told me they were celebrating the arrival of their husbands. who had been away in other cities for years. Celebrating with them were Perry and Norman; they, too, were waiting, hope that very soon their loved ones would be able to join them. Walking back into the street, I ran into Richard Sherrill and knoeked him sprawling. As I scram- bled to help him up I knew he was going to be on the war path, But instead hé smiled and shook hands with me, I realized there was something strange about this. city. Strange indeed! Richard informed me that Nellie was nursing in another city and Dot Perkins was running a bachelor boarding house in the same town, but both were making plans to come here. Turning back to look at the scenery I had just covered, I noticed that thre boys were entering the city gate. It was none other than Johnny Killian, Leonard Christopher, and Russell Dellinger. They had been finishing their military careers when they had been called here unexpectedly for duty, but they seemed very pleased with the change. They also told me that Donald Miller was now a general and Burgin was still a buck private, but assured me that he was the happiest buck private the U. S. Army ever had. I found myself gazing into a window, and realized 1 was elas at familiar faces. Dolly Hager, Elsie Barker and Prue Reynolds were busy.about a room. They explained they were preparing a ban- quet for the young people. They were interested because they had been mothers themselves. Asking about Louise Waters, I learned she was here after doing successful work as a missionary in Korea. It was amazing that I should learn the whereabouts of my classmates all in one day! But Jackie didn't agree, instead she led me beside a flowing river where the image of a young girl drifted into my sight. Dot Poole was sitting on the bank looking into the rushing waters. I didn't understand; yet there she was, smiling and as beautiful as the surroundings of glory. Suddenly all the pieces began falling into place, for at last I knew! Looking into Dot's face had given me the answer just as well as if she had spoken these words: This is Heaven, The City of Eternity. JEWELL LINEBERGER PROPHET