Rocky Mount High School - Hi Noc Ar Yearbook (Rocky Mount, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1955 volume:

,-Agg.. A, - . . - e .Z-1--ug.-5, NA of ' .-ni M . L-K., 'f-'f'4f 9'. fl ,, ,-oniv ' ' ,-a4P i x ,, -,,avfIf ' at M,-vrvl- ' ' 1 f r I ri. , 1, qu Q0 ts ,.5. X 'E IGM T ' A--v X i Q! 1 1 2 1 l 1 f K ll I E f , -Q f' - 1 'jf1,,'.!' -fs, 259vLf4!2s'74'lp'7 Bill Kincheloe Editor-in-Chief Mimi Brewer Business Manager Marvin Barnes Advertising Manager Bobby Savage Circulation Manager Alma Murchison Advisor And the Students of ROCKY MOUNT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rocky Mount, North Carolina proudly present . noe ' ,gf ,f' , ' , ' JIM JQQ9,-'f YL . ,- V. 4, Vw-1, A rff'. '-J.f 'L wb! 1 J -'ff TWU? iq-if ' 131' ' ,. -. 4,14 ,X' Q 'N 'Z - TH + 'F A- fi . 'FIVQ ,, HL. f. . luv- -. ' Y- ff. ' ,' 31 - '-A N 4 ffffq .A , W ,nhl S, 8' G 9 AY' ' ,afl- l ,.1- ,4 .Q-an' V his is the story of o yeor - ci record of student life, foces ond octivities ot Rocky Mount Senior High School. Few of us will ever ochieve sufficient fome to win ncitionol recognition on Mr. Rolph Edwords' TV showg but, with his permission, we present our ver- sion of his populor progrom. We hope this book will recoll vivid memories, not only for todciy but forever - for- O Q9 N 6. 44' X 3- 'LI .xxr px ' a MMM W -file.-:'f 33343-an ,Au 0 Omib wgywg 7 1-+-::'s:+.- wif? 'Qs X - X !l f 5 lmg:,'v 'xi? r :vw'v' . E-'1 if-'7' if '. 1 1,1 A ,,f'gk'- t 1 f :'f3', .yf ' ' QQH M' ' 4 Z -EA fm .i lil, A w: ' V3 Q54 ' VJ ,nu we F W, 1,1 2 Q.: In J, ,W - E1 5 . ' ' R ,ffm gi' ':' '-'47, '11 '15,Lfi4F - 1928 19111 Y -W K. WZ 7? L -vi YF, ma 45,1 ' . ' v ' L' qygffi ' , , sgS 'A, R ai V3 f,- 12 551557: '1::.,?' Ep if Q..1:+V. :pwf W. .- V- v ey-A -1 Q. '-if. V h H ,Ali :W :gg . - ,.. ,uf-., 1-R , . ,A, '37 'Ca Q-1--effg , A -wgg am z xg I , ' . if-Jr iikxnirilds - ' -1 - , . -. - 1 - , L n ' -,j:'.j Tina V13 rv if 5' - A . . ., ., . - ,.L, -' - . . . ul- -www '.f,..,g,, ijklgg- . 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X fu ,- ...E X. 1-Y. f gn ,. . 53.4. -1-Q. s :ENN-.. . 2 li Q 5 A 1 .ui 31 fl 'r 1 ' 'NIQH3 -in 9 V N - Q , ..- V- , ,gf F. 5' M N M.. V lg ,-,-,,,.--f- --'- A 9 . X A . 5' Y 1 ,6 KT i.Q .df 6 'fy' -1 . w, ws. if ,.-. xr: ' ' Mails fl ' 12 3' ,YA V A. . x ll I , V cw M 5 96 X It - A ml ,gl 3 OUR SUPERINTENDENT SPEAKS . . . lt is my pleasure to extend a sincere greeting to the students ot Rocky Mount Senior High School, both past, present, and future. Graduates ot the past will doubtless be pleasantly surprised at what they see when they visit the new campus, with its modern and beauti- ful buildings. Students ot the present are now enjoying the use ot these facilities, and students of the future are eagerly awaiting the day when they may claim this plant as their school, It has been a pleasure for the school administration and the School Board ot Rocky Mount to plan tor and provide the buildings which comprise this beautiful plant, and it is our hope that all who come this way will enjoy them to the fullest. D. S. Johnson, Superintendent MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE . l hope this book will serve tor many a year to arouse pleasant memories ot the lite at Senior High. The Years spent here are so bound up with hopes and aspirations, joys and ambitions, that they will always stand out as among the happiest in your lives. This l-li-NocfAr is a visible symbol of these years, and as such will play its part in many a hoppy hour of recol- lection To all of you who are included within these pages, and especially to those of you who are graduating from Senior l-ligh this year, l wish good fortune and happiness from your alma mater' C M Edson, Principal 20 Uur Admin Many are the duties performed by l i Mrs. Bessie Carr whose official title is Secretary to the Principal. Whether it be schedule changes, collecting tees, filling in college applications or transcripts she keeps the office going with her usual skill and efficiency. No matter how rushed she is, her keen sense of humor never fails. ln addition to the numerous per- sonal problems that daily confront Miss Kate Parks Kitchin in her capacity of Guidance Counselor, there are many instances of other natures to be met. These include guiding students in preparation for employ- ment, aiding college bound seniors with admission procedures and helping them obtain scholarships. ln every phase of activity she is the epitome of poise, courtesy and tact . . . o gracious lady. i i '19 '?' istrative leaders Guide and Direct Us SUPERINTENDENT'S STAFF Upon the shoulders of Miss Glenda Overman, Mrs. Ann Spruce, and Mrs. Frances Speight rests the responsibility of keeping track of the records and personnel of eleven schools that comprise the Rocky Mount City System. OFFICE ASSISTANTS Since the principal's office is the heart, generally speaking, of all activities of the school, it is necessary to have a group of student assistants to help keep things running smoothly. The i954-55 big wheels ifrom left to rightl are Pat Edwards, Linda Joyner, Jeanette Mclntyre, Jean Root, and Clara Ann Gilbert. SCHOOL BOARD The Board of Education of the Rocky Mount School District is composed of civic minded citizens working for the betterment of the young people. They bind the ties between the school, the community, and industry. Our board consists of Mrs. T. R. Easterling, Mr. D. S. Johnson, Mrs. Julian Whitehurst, Mr. William Coleman, Mr. G, S, Edwards, Mr. Guy Barnes, Mr. Frank Wilkinson, Mr. J. R. Wells, Mr. Myers Ivey, and Mr. L, B. Edwards. GUIDANCE CENTER ASSISTANTS Lost something? Need a band aid? Need someone to help with Student Organization activities? Then these are the gals to see. Miss Kitchin's capable assistants are Janelle Frazier, Peggy Manning, Betty James, Gretchen Zabawa, and Joyce Hudson. 3 ,-s 21 5 3 Connxe Toylor, Dot Proctor, Chorloine Sugg ond Joe Proctor ore wontnng behind the counter to help serve the hungry mob ot l2'35 Here ore our lodies who serve us thot gOOd food rn the cofoteruo Mrs W G Proctor, Mrs Anne Lucoa, Mrg Bottle W Boone, Mrs Helen G, Toylnr There! Mr Show getting rcody to heot fl'llFrfj', Uffl 7? Others Q-39 AQ KS In 7 'Pg of Help In Management and Service. . . Behind the scenes of every organization are those who help make things run smoothly and efficiently. Senior High has such a group in its cafeteria staff, custodians, and engineer. Our high school students take it for granted that their school will be spotless, warm and comfortable whenever they enter it, Every- day they pile into the cafeteria eagerly, for they know good wholesome food will be waiting for them there, The reason for this positive attitude lies in the fine service of the individuals pictured on these pages. Mrs. Proctor and her staff not only serve One couldn't ask for more cooperative custodians than these. Walter Howard, Allene Howard and Dan Dixon. delicious meals to the students, but they are fre- quently called on to serve civic groups and organiza- tions, The custodians take care of our lawns, keep the buildings clean and are always pleasantly willing to help move pianos, furnish ladders and mops or open stuck lockers. We have to share our engineer, Mr, Shaw, with all the other schools, but he is always available in time of need, and takes great pride in keeping our plant in tip top condition, No school could ask for a finer group of workers than these of RMSHS. We salute them for their splendid service! Mrs. Boone seems to prefer Jello, but Mrs, Lucas says she'll take pineapple upside down cake any day! Mrs. Taylor is too busy stirring the sauce for the spaghetti to enter into the discussion! IQ' 1 ' xl -Qt? Aux s i 5 fgl,-fd, 1.- ' - :p g f 2-1 23 A First Row- MR, E, E. ADKINS Director of Athletics General Mathematics MR hEAL A,ADKlNS L .1 'Q Vocational Shop, Mechanical Drawing Q ' K f ,,f' f MR, ERNEST G. BLACK Ll D Band Instructor and Director Second Row- MISS JOSEPHINE GRANT Horne Economics MR RALPH GORHAM SOcIal Science MRS JACQUELINE HATHCOCK Drarnatics A MISS KATE PARKS KITCHIN English, Dean of Girls Third Row- MISS LOUISE PARKER Latin, Wfinrld History MISS ELEATJOR REARSALL Librarian MR C E PRIVOTT Clfierniatry, Rhysick, Geometry MISS CHARLOTTE READ Dietributive Education FACULTY A, -N rg. T3 t..'N- PA i li l 1 C-gy' he -Q rf' 'ill Gil 1 feathers Show Us the Thresholds of Our Minds First Row-, Second Row- Third Row- MISS LAURA BOICE MRS. KEL LANDIS MRS. OPAL ROSS Art Commercial Subjects Spanish, English MISS WITA A. BOND MRS, JAY MASSEY MRS, GLADYS ROBBINS Mathematics Physical Ed., Biology English MR. A. M. M GREGOR MISS FRANCES MRS. SUE BOWDEN C, SHARPE C I I Mathematics English ommercia MISS ALMA MURCHISON MRS. ORA VAN BUSKIRK MR. C. C. CLEETWOOD English Biology Social Science MR. HAROLD PARRY MISS RUBIE VAUSE MISS DOROTHY CRAIGHILL Chorus English French MISS IOLA PARKER Social Science MRS. T, D. YOUNG English, Journalism an fn: Sis' i fqg Rm' AWP' -fm Q- L: 36- 'k .x I . r like N X V VNQ' - II I S3 I V A. , 1 5-,- S X ' X 38 .I ' 5Wii i I ,S A Q 1 ' It I 4- II fv If bwyhw-754i I sl 25 sv-'film-1:-. i 4 I ? l i A F 1 4 I I F 1 5 I ZW STATE the shape of our future 7 H SPRING OFFICERS J EANETTE Mc I NTYRE Secretory CAROLYN RICH Vice-President GENE ARNOLD President JACK HAYES Treasurer ,. ' ff f the Seniors FALL OFFICERS WILEY SHEARIN Treasurer NANCY NEWBOLD President JOY ANN HAYES Secretory CHARLES DAUGHTRIDGE Vice-President 'W I' is We looked forward to l-ligh School like everybody does, but did any of us dream, when we timidly approached that first morning, that we were em- i 2 barking on a wonderful, unforgettable adventure, Oh, there have been tears and disappointments but friends and fun, laughs and plenty of good times have become a part of us that we cannot forget. Yes, we were plenty scared that first morning, but it didn't take long before faces began to take on that familiar look and we began to feel that special pride and satisfaction in what was now our school. Somehow we struggled through those first days when everything was so new and different. When second semester rolled around we elected Johnny Hammond our first president. Johnny did a swell job, pulling us through our first magazine campaign with flying colors. Every other Monday during group guidance, Miss Kitchin instructed us gl wi' Graham Adams Quiet Dependable Nice Julian Aldridge Loads of Fun Capable Everybody's friend Gene Arnold Charles Bateman James Birney Minnie Brunch Full of rriisch ef Lots of fun Likeable Easy going Unconcerried Well-liked Pretty eyes Sincere Happy-go-lucky good-looking Nice Fun-loving Kathryn Avent Myrna Bell Martha Bradley Roland Braswell Petite Dependable Nice to Know Polite Blondie Nice to Know Friendly Easy Going Friendly Reserved Goodfnatured Quiet ff' F . W at I if 5. ta, 4, , 'Y if 1 3 sv' ss' - we-as 4 'll 1.3 59,1 A 4 11 FP 'viz 5' .qn9' 1 51 .,,r' N4 as fy' ' s ,TF 6. Ni L , 1 'Z74 v i i uh . .-Q: ' , i ' ve. eg ri i 6 'i . , , sf 3 amiili 1 5 U il- es ii Joan Bucket Talkative Neat Attractive Marvin Barnes l School-spirited good-natured , Cavable i Sylvia Breedlove Nice smile Unassuming Quiet Judy Brewer Popular Pretty Sweet ,f l ll. v-f . 1556 'lx N 'QQ 1 -' 4 , fsi -lei l . r aft., , f fo. r Mimi Brewer Lenore Ann Brown Industrious Neat Reliable Lovable Artistic Good personality James Brown Sylvia Bullurk Em-loving Witty Cute Modest Good friend Dependable George Capps Tall Reserved Champion Driver Doris Cu rroll Quiet Sweet Gen 99 S gf fi i' N 34 '3-6: S N -s .ba . tr. Q6 Carole Casey Doris Cooper Married Musical Enthusnastrc Friendly Consnderate Personality plus Kenneth Cooke Pat Covington uine Talkcmve Agreecble Ambitious Reserved Reserved good-matured Pg- ,W Q W Q ,yy Q r .- X33 All 'ide ,QE Xl: . 'T' ,FRS -ax M. 4 .N-. IIIQQN1 K l l rt ' ', Y Q. A ll 3 ' is ' Q I r .2 J ' s -V r I , A5 rr PF: 5 H l l , It J I ' f. lf' . ll J J 'S lf', l wi 'w ' ' , lf' - , ' ii: , l, f ,. My, 14.-N :F -4 ,.-- - 1' , ,lf - . 5..- 0 9--'Q' J+f,.5i5 l 'Jn'- 41,514-' l J.- 'fuwqk , -- ' I :ff xl ilk A X i- 'Wmn if in parliamentary procedure lwhich we all needed and are now almost grown up enough to admitl. We were really proud ot the honors some of our classmates were receiving Mimi Brewer and Doris Cooper represented us at the Honor Policy Con- vention in Greensboro and Kay Willitord received the Civitan Award. Audrey Kennedy came out first place in the Orientation Program which we pre- sented to the entire Student Body. lt wasn't all so serious though, tor can we ever forget the excite- ment ot our first pep rally, or how anxiously we waited to see who would be Miss Print of l952, Then there was the Freshman Frolic. Do you suppose we will ever forget how we dressed up for the square dance and did the 'ole gym up like we had been in high school all our lives? t 1 -13' Q5 I mv Peggy Daniel Jackie Davis Fun-loving Attractive Friendly Likecible Swcc Clever Merle Daniels Edgar Delamor Quiet Big hearted Plays Q drum Porky Mischievous Good-notured Bill Duughtridge Addison Dixon Clem Edwards Ronnie Felfgn Quiet until Ifnown Enioys living Llnpredictable Athletic Nice to Know Enefggnc Friend 19 All Margie Fenlrggg Mechanical Friendly Easy going Good dancer In the Mood Sweet Good Friend Nice Personality Charles Daughtridge Raberta Eason Pat Edwards Eddie Felts COFHDDVCHY Denendcible Pretty hour Loves lite Full ot fun Well liked Cool One Talented Cartel Fisher Reserved Nice Sons Souci Imaginative Lots of fun Witty Nic ge 1 1 , 'IV' Y 'Q . , P I 5 I A Q' . .4-'P gf 'H' 5 6 i elf' 7 v . i 6 4 li -,-1 Y' 6 ue! Mimi, nj' f .jx hd x,a.'.5:MF.1 i ' 1 v0 .' .5 .',' -if N X 4' . v gqjggf . X- , , , .. ,, . F up..-, 1 J . n ' 0 ,32 ' N a N , .f ,,,1 .fb-sf f. M. ,f- , X ' , . .. X XX W . Xie N 1 A I ix., ,f -x. Charles Harris lc 7 .Af X Most everybody thought the Sophomore year was the hardest Between biology and geometry we sometimes wondered it we would pull through. That year in group guidance the theme was Dis- covering Myself and most ot us did just that. No magazine sales for our closs but we did subscribe to o few. Bobby Savage was elected President for both semesters bringing the year to a close with the Sophomore Hop, The Hop was a Masquerade and all those who attended had o great time. Only one thing marred our Sophomore year, We lost Fritz Cronenberg, a member who was close to many at us and dear to all of us, His passing saddened us ond yet we can't help but feel that as we Come to the end at our Senior year, Fritz graduates with us, Winkie Hurdesfy jane Hqfgheff Joy Ann Hayes John Hugh Bob Horton Football player Good guy Ffici-idly Wellegroorned Intelligent Sweet Cute Unpredlctoble Happy go lucky Friendly Friendly Studious Good sport Easy going Witty Delilendable Cute Miscruevous Smart Q go x lg' I K f ' . 412' 'U lvl 5' f if I Q V 'Q Q Egg 'i Jimmy Herring Dwight Hinton Carolyn Howell Engaged Nxce Jqgk Hayes Artist Fun loving Friendly Cute Dependable Nice to know Likeable Tennis champion Friendly smile i 'RX ,.,. '7' l l Lois Howell w xv, l li' ll l ll J fa- ll AT V X F l. ll Q, 'V fl f Muff J , l I 'hiv' .-he Q 1 x ox I' We , Patsy Jackson J.: 10, rf .-g. - fn-, X X , ..,, fx 'iff '. - .L E mf' M, X IR Fd gs Q N-:V v 'l Peggy Jennings Winning Personality Dependable Dignified Barbara Jones Petite Agreeclble Helpful 2 'if X' I1 ' X- : 3 2 - ff 3 x' N' 5:3 l ' s - l -' -E, 't sqg. ' 'ifslffe V, -:vast ,X w we N Charlotte Jones Likeoble Good Disposition Reliable Lindo Joyner Barrels of Fun Rock Fcin Witty ., ,.., 1 Q Q fb: xy 'is X Q we Q It tx J' f N 1 , 'I .H 5 v Competent Vivacious Attractive Agreeable Fun Neat Joyce Hudson Betty James Efficient -'Engaged Attractive Nice Smile Ambitious Well Dressed l - E ., 5 ll 5 il , 1 . t A , 1 ll X l 4 x l l ll ' ll ll l . . N , S' i, K -full-0' Q' W lf, Audrey Kennedy Personality Plus Charming Mischievous Kenneth Killebrew Musical Fun Loving Versatile l Q 4 J l l 'l il lmagine us as Juniors. It was hard to believe and yet there we were and the best part of it was the brand new ultra-modern Senior l-ligh School build- ing, My, weren't we proud of it' Walking down the halls the first couple of days was like walking in a dream It was one ot the best in the state and we all agreed it was bound to be the most beautiful, With Audrey as our President we sailed through another magazine campaign, this time in preparation for the Junior-Senior, Bobby Wimberley was President second semester and the Jr.-Sr. was a success we thought. Jane l-latchett made us all proud when she was selected the DAR girl for her Senior year, Marvin Barnes brought an honor to himself and his school when he was elected vice- president ot the Eastern District, North Carolina Student Council Congress, James Manning Peggy Manning Leah Lee Courteous Friendly to All Nice to Know Hell3fUl Vivocious Popular Genuine Dependable Friendly Mary Manning Billy Mclntyre Patricia Lewis Sweet Courageous HGDDVQO-Lucky Mongoose Cute Fun Friendly Friendly Amioble l i 'M 64' 1 fbi I . 2 Z' 5 , 3- -1, l 7. .Q cz 4' W f. v ,Q -sg' . 1 .J ,: . i 1 :Z 'f fkpv q -i -v id' Bill Kincheloe Intelligent Good Looking Steady Boy Angeline Lamm Sweet Uncissumlng Likeable Jeanette Mclntyre Personality Plus Dependable Intelligent Carol Melton Likeoble Pleasant Unossuming f . Qs ,lf I s 7 l 36 tr ,. 's A gi? nw Delores Lamm Full ot Fun Blonde Vivocious Martha Lane Athletic Good Sport Red Head Bruce Miller Musical Friendly Good Friend Hazel Moore Blonde Engaged Efficient l i i 4 -C? 5 3- 64 ,l .-4' N. vw?-gmxx - A -M .Tx xy My x mx ,rv l W feWl xxx QYX ,-,x , . ...i Timm . 3 Jack Philips Remember how we used to look up to the Seniors, the wheels in school? Well, now we were those seniors and somehow, we didn't feel big at all. In fact we felt very small when we started thinking about our life after graduation and wondering what the future held for us. Nevertheless, we were determined ta make this last year the best ever, Nancy Newbold was President first semester and we decided for one of our projects to adopt and support Long Dong Soal, a little Korean orphan, We sent Long Dong a Christmas present and he sent us many letters and pictures of himself. We worked toward our goal in the magazine campaign this year to leave the school a nice gift. Although we realized we could never repay the school for all it had given to us, we hope it will like our gift Janice Pierce James Pittman Huntsman Amiable Quiet Dependable Likeable A Quiet Witty School Spirited Easy Going Billy Pierce Joyce Pierce Jessie Pittman Athletic Friendly Intelligent industrious Sweet Engaged lndustrious Capable Versatile fic, 711 Q ,195 'Ui 5 ,fa 465' J , an ' i WT l -0-'-' ' 1 1 .f r , Z ,us 1 N -P i ,, X ' Q 'P fi GR A . .fi czg Q v K- .-. ffl' -V K '4 . Q'5 AIN E tx it 5 p Margie Parker Myrt Pearce Sweet Good Sport Cute Unassuming Attractive Eager Bobby Patterson Virginia Perry Nice to Know Polite Friendly Sweet Musical Fun Loving Loretta Polson Atlus Pridgen Good Natured Helpful Good Friend Pleasant Reliable Talkative Royce Pavlell Earl Pridgnn Enjoys Living Easy Going Friendly Good Friend Unpredictable Courtcous O, 45 ry lie . 4 i , - 1561 Q ,X , X ,y i f,-.f x I I ,inf 5 ga ' Shirley P raclor Sweet Talkative Intelligent Steve Proctor Courteous Friendly School Spirited I'5 lv- 127 ill V fixx mf 3- xfl t Marty Purvis Friendly Enthusiastic Steady Girl Carolyn Rabil Petite Well Groomed Delbendoble TJ? 1' vqle? iff 'ea 5, f X. -1 . 'Q' 2 4, A i .,.' Q .C i ' 3 l l l Frances Raynor Cute Smile Friendly Genuine Carolyn Rich Smart Generous Neat ce, tif 4- Qlzx ff f fb vv 5' Eddie Ricks QT? Erwin Robbins Quiet Sincere Pleasing Personality Dependable Intelligent Versatile Lady Ricks Harry Rose Quiet Efficient Neat Sense of Humor Tcilkalive Baseball Enthusiast s- li gi .-1 and find it satisfactory. The cheerleaders brought honors to us when they were chosen to cheer at the Shrine Bowl football game They were really good this year Sandy Thorpe was President of the student body and has really worked at the respon- sibility, ln the early spring, work on the new gym was completed and we all turned out for an official opening and a basketball game with Dur- ham. The new gym is large and matches the high school in being modern and beautiful. Erwin Robbins was Miss Print and Winkie Hardesty won the Billy Smith Memorial Trophy. Gene Arnold was elected President for our final semester and from then on our last days in High School fairly flew by' The Senior Play, Last Exams, Senior Day, Jr,-Sr Dance, Senior Breakfast, PTSA PicniC,- Wiley Sheurin Bobby Soden Bobby Stancil Intelligent Ambitious Friendly Ambitious Energetic Friendly Friendly Hcrdworking Coast Guard Elizabeth Smith Louise Stallings Paul Stephens Blonde Mischievous Courteous Nice to Know Athletic Witty Cute Cute Full of Life Z' Q 5' r Q T' vu-f T Qxf X55 6 f ..-If 'S i iv if al Nl 'T' Ji.. Katherine Rose Dependable Hard Worker Intelligent Carlton Ruffin Serious Dependable Athletic Jean Stephenson Capable Dependable Sweet Joyce Stone Quiet Friendly Studious -' 'T ' Tf7T17fZ'T W vX JY' 'f::: E JS? 4 L i Bobby Savage Good Looking Intelligent Clever Evelyn Sellers Blonde Engaged Thoughtful Charlaine Sugg Quiet Intelligent Likeable Barbara Sultan Amicible Good-Notured Generous 3' r l sv gs i, FR , 1 L N' ' xav ul ll ff var' 'R la 3 , an 'Ss' Barbara Sutton Connie Taylor Bill Toler I Cute Loves Fun Musical Consldercfe Woman Killer Ecsy Going Friendly Polite Friendly Andrew Taylor Sandy Thorpe Jimmy Viverelie - Cure Fun Nice Blushes Well-liked Happy go lucky Fun Loving Fisherman Helpful Q i K .V- I I Mury Frances Warren Leader Studlous Gracious Belly Webb Friendly lndusfrlous Courteous .ff we R Q' T, .M x 13 45 .NJ -Mr an 1? Peggy Webb Sweet Reserved Pollte Elizabelh Wells Nice lo Know Efficient Honest l l I A ll nv. and then graduation Now our high school days are ox er and although we will never be a part ot them again, we know they will never cease to be a part ot us It we were asked to leave some advice lwhich we were not and which you don't have to readl it would be this' l-ligh school is wonderful it you make it that wayg so take every opportunity that Comes your way, do your best in everything you da, like everybody, and lin o nutshelll enjoy living. Follow these suggestions and we guarantee that you will remember your high school days as the most wonderful days ot your lite They were tor us! Joyce Williams Quiet Pretty Pleosing Personality Kay Williams ce to Ynaw Blonde Hard Warlfer E? f' Margaret Williams Kay Willifard Efficient Reserved Good Student Cute Sincere Popular Richard Williams Carolyn Willis Genuine Tolkativc Witty Athletic Enioys Living Dependable E-.5 Y -g-Q-' if fwfii v' '3' Woodrow West Helpful Considerate lndustrious Pe99Y Whitehursl Well Graomed Intelligent Artistic James Willoughby Muscles Smart Permanent Wave Addison Wimherley Friendly Courtcous Good Sport Y 409' ,WV --1' U .. fr? KU? 'J' il -4 ., i ,.,.g AW V7 dh? H tv' Tp 4 ., Sally Wicker Honest Friendly Cute Frances Williams Full of Life Likes to Live Pleasing Personality Bobby Wimberley Blur-np Fun-loving Good-looking Kathleen Windham Engaged Petite Maiorette x i 'oh Joyce Winsteud Billy Wynne EHQCIQEU PFBYTY Hllif Pleasant Fly Boy Fun Modest A M. L. Wood Sue Yelverlon FVISHUIY Tull N971 Good Sport Clever Aclress Nice Smile FRITZ ALBERT CRONENBERG, JR. March 23, 1937-March 27, 1953 x . - ff-.5 'Xu Q 1N2f? :i . 4 Q .. :- f , N b 'N 'Iv K .155 N V' ' .di . I x ,iff 'xM,,P' N 5 x X fx u xx '-Tv -:. , N P 551595. .2 , ' ff P '-'Lk Q J' mf- -14. ' . - . xr. - X-,X 'CQ 1 -. -. - XQ Nr: 1' s 5: ably, .X . Lg .-,. ., . z ff' X ' 5, - 1'1- X i of the Juniors Preparing for the biggest job of the year the Fall Staff of Junior Officers undertook the proiect of selling magazines as a means of raising money for The Junior-Seniors Having done their job well the reins were passed to the Spring Officers who planned and executed our l955 JuniorSenior, the culmination of the years social activities JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS First Semester Left to Right: Bunny Bell. .. Pat Parrish ,.,.. Fred Rubenu. Dan Johnson Vice Treasurer ,Secretary ,President President JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Second Semester Seated Left to Right: Pot Parrish .,.,.. , .. Tommy Voughonn .,,, ., Standing Lett to Right: Ray Joyner ..,......, .,,....,., ......,., V i ce James Ezzell ...,,v,...,... Mrs. Gladys Rabbinsn. 'C' ,Secrets ry .President President Treasurer ,,.Advisor is is , LD fi r .vm Jerry Adams Pat Alexander Hallie Anderson Cacky Atkins Charles Ayscue Judy Barnes Janet Barrett Pat Batchelor Kathryn Batten Fay Batts Bunny Bell Judy Best Roland Blankenship Phillip Bone Dan Boone Al Boyd Foy Bradshaw Frances Brantley Scottie Brantley David Bridges Betty Brigman Ann Brinson Mena Buchan Norma Bulluck Tootsie Burnette Shirley Burnette Jo Anne Burns Judy Carr Eugene Cawthorne Sonny Cherry Bobby Chesson Betty Cockrell Al Cole Francis Collins Peggy Collins Joyce Crocker Lyle Crumpler Sheila Culpepper Banks Currin Rosalie Dalton Janice Davenport Alma Doughtridge L... T9 Q . vo- .9- -av -J 36 R, tw ., A-Q! ,gi fc' N- Q J an 'Gb an figll 'gf if I 511, 'f ,ggfgx ga ith, 'ZS ,J 4' as A ,. U- 'rs , if , -15 1- 1' 32 X 2' lHE JU First' row left to right: Linda Daughtrudge Lillian Daughtrldge Gene Daughtridge George Daughtridge Joe Daughtridge Ben Davis Janet Davis Jimmy Davis Mae Davis Third row left to right: Kathleen Eveland James Ezzell Joyce Farris F lllllll CLHSS J Second row left to right: Milton Dickens George Dixon Bradley Dozier Una Driver Mary Frances Edmunds Ray Edwards Neal Eggleston Bruce Ethridge Billy Evans Fourth row left to right: John Gorham Barbara Groves Larry Gupfon Glenda Felton Edward Guy Myra Floyd Ida Mae Haddock Georgia Fulghum Carol Hagen l. D. Fuller Annette Hammond Harrison Gay Harold Gilbert .r-sc f 40 F -,- Q 1- 1-6? ,Q iv' Ray Harper Fred Harris V wr 39. 1' 4,5 als' ,sg 1: -v - :- , 'ark Y., E 1 .?C?J .3 9,4 4.45. 'K A ' 6-19 'G 46 First Row, left to right: Joyce Harris Louise Harris Anne Hatch Lynn Hatchett R. L. Hathaway Harry Hinson Second Row, left to right: Raymond Hollowell Craig Horne Pauline Honeycutt Betsy Hutto Coleman Jackson Norman Jackson Third Row, left fo right: Bunny Jeans Delano Jenkins Dan Johnson Peggy Jones Bertice Joyner Ray Joyner Fnurth Row, Ieff tu right: Judy Kabo Kay Knight Stanley Kornfield Charles Landen Luke Landin Rochelle Langley Fifth Row, left to right: Nannie Linsey Earl Littleton Carolyn Luper Steve Luper Reginald Mann Aaron Matthews Sixth Row, left to right: Dottie Matthews Faye Mears Pete Mehle Patsy Mellor Jimmy Moore Patricia Moore Seventh Row, left to right: Patsy Moore George Morgan Sammy Mouzon Aaron Murray Annette McGahee Catherine McLamb AC' Af.. j L7-2 .fy va vs. 22 'L ff.. fel ,.. :- lHE illllllllll CLHSS First row left to right: Bill Nelms Wilma Nelms Diana Odom Terry Odom John O'Donnell Wendell Owens Albert Page Mariah Parker Wayne Parker Third row left to right: Gene Pridgen Joe Proctor Patsy Pullen Bobby Reaves Patricia Reaves Dorothy Ricks Dot Ricks Peggy Robbins Georgia Robinson I ,., Second row left to right: POI Parrish Doris Pate Jewel Pearce Kenneth Peele Ruth Peele Tonya Pennington Gail Pittman Rodney Pittman Sylvia Poland Fourth raw left to right: Ginger Roney Jean Root Clarence Rowell Fred Ruben Charles Sanders Norma Savage Sandra Shearon Bobby Smith Margaret Spain RS. 0- - ,fu ,aa sr 1 qw- ,,-vu 4' -f Q 7 ,- -o Q 9 sig-'X 'P lf .A Q-9 'J' 'IS Donald Stallings Eugene Starling Margaret Stone Carol Strange Jean Sugg Barbara Taylor Jean Taylor Oscar Taylor Henry Thompson Phillip Threatt Tony Turner Earline Valentine Tommy Vaughan Peggy Jo Vick Bibi Walker G, C. Warren Henry Warren Pat Warren Tom Warren Jay Weaver Pat Weaver C. D. Webb Sarah White Lyman Whitehead Nell Wiggins Billy Wilholf Glen Williams Jean Williams Willard Williams Minnie Williamson Barbara Winstead Cecil Winsteacl Ola Mae Winstead Ella Wood Anna Yelverton Gretchen Zabawa ,ifif ww .Q 61 ihgli' x ,Kia va. fa xiii' X., ,. ,N ...... , rw-'vw . 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B, Williford Mike Williford Jane Winters Michael Womble Chips Wood Danny Woodruff Robert Wynne Charles Pate 61 i l l 511 F4 Y, n,, ..,.q--v-- , YJ the shape of our srlzool life 1 i . 1 1 1 3 1 E T l l rl gs JI as fyagz MW UNDER OUR STUDENT ORGANIZATION DEMOCRACY The preamble to the Constitution of the Student Organization of the Rocky Mount Senior High School defines the purpose of the organtzation to encourage interest in all recognized school activities, to stress scholarship, leadership, character and service, and to cooperate in promoting the general welfare of the school. In striving to fulfill this purpose the Student organization provides the student with the opportunity to participate democratically in shaping the policies of the school In the basic unit of the Student Organization-the homeroom fthe theory of democratic representation is established and training for leadership as begun Each homeroom sends two representatives to the Student Organization Representative Assembly The terms of those people are so arranged that one is always experienced, one, always in training In this way every .f qty! student is directly represented and actually participates in the work of the Organization. The second unit of the Student Organization is that of the class Organization Officers elected by direct vote of all class members, lead this unit in working out plans and procedures for class proiects and activities. The president of each class sits with the representatives from the homerooms in his class in the Student Representative Assembly. The third unit is that of the General Student Organization. Including the other two units, it is probably the most important and is the only all-inclusive Organtzation in our high school. The officers are elected by direct vote of all the students. The chairmen of committees are appointed by the President with the approval of the Representative Assembly. The officers, chairmen, STUDENT ORGANIZATION OFFICERS President, Sandy Thorpe, Vice President, Bobby Wimberley, Secretary, Erwin Robbins, Treasurer, Jane Hatchett. STUDENT ORGANIZATION CABINET Sandy Thorpe, Kay Williford, Kathryn Batten, Betty James, Jean Stephenson, Cacky Atkins, Jane Hatchett, Erwin Robbins, Second Row-Fred Harris, Dan Boone, Jimmy Davis, Julian Aldridge, Bill Kincheloe, Bobby Wimberley, Miss Kate Parks Kitchin, I 'I 5 i . . i -f' g 2 ll ,I 1, X, IS AT WORK and editors of the School Publications form the President's cabinet. This cabinet ordinarily serves as an Advisory Board, but assumes Judicial Powers in case of constitutional dispute. lt is through this Organization 1 acting only with the authority delegated by the Principal and in close association with the Advisor-that problems are discussed, projects carried out, and policies shaped that will benefit the majority of the students. We are proud of our Student Organization, We feel that through it, democracy is at work in our school, students are learning to practice the democratic procedures that make up our American Democracy. Through its affiliation with the District and State Congress, and with the National Association it is reach- ing out to join hands with other American youth to build a democratic concept and a practical unity that will continue to function in the lives of individuals and in the life of the nation! CLASS VICE PRESIDENTS Ray Joyner, Bobby Wimberley, Carolyn Rich, Roger Gregory, Miss Kitchin. STUDENT ORGANIZATON REPRESENTATIVES Front row-left to right-Porter Hamric, Roger Gregory, Freddy Fulcher, Carolyn Langley, Robert Wynne, Clare Davenport, Debbie Wall, Ronald Smith, Devetta Smith, Alton Jackson, Sherrill Tarleton. Second Row-Janelle Frazier, Doris Carroll, Jeanette Mclntyre, Charlotte Jones, Patsy Covington, Leah Lee, Joyce Stone, Delores Lamm. Third Row-Gail Pittman, Banks Currin, Katherine Mcl.amb, Jean Taylor, Peggy Jones, Joyce Farris, James Ezzell, Anna Yelverton, Janet Barrett, Ruth Peele, cf ua HERE ARE THOSE WHO ,Q-'C' X if A an x ' fi: -. if I E THE HI-NOC-AR .Z 6-?N i sin Kincheloe fa 1. A 4272.25 1: Editor 3 ,F 6 'LlKfkftf'm ' Z ii G, Mimi Brewer . :. J i-Q i Business Manager A 1' ZR Alma Murchison ' ' Advisor K Marvin Barnes X X -:I-i Bobby Savage Advertising Moriciger Circulation Morioger 60 N N wi HAVE TRIED TO GIVE YOU The fires ot imagination, endless streams of ideas, a holocaust of expended energy, the lasting satis- faction of creation, Each of these has played an important part in our never-ending search for per- fection. Our efforts, our desires, our sorrows, and our happinesses, are displayed before you on these pages. Our best to you from Johnny Hammond, Kay Williford and Fred Harris, Erwin Robbins and Nancy Newbold, Skippy Stone and Wiley Sheorin, Jimmy Herring and Faye Batts, and Charles Sanders, and from our Editor-Bill Kincheloe, Business Manager -Mimi Brewer, Advertising Manager-Marvin Barnes, Circulation Manager-Bobby Savage, and our advisor-Miss Alma Murchison. 7 1 I I s Q Lf' -it lf,-'X 1, ! 'yn-'df rf' l 'iz 6 . . ,ff Xi l THE LIFE AND TIMES AT ROCKY MOUNTi .I Sh' 171: 7 wfwjb? ffiiwawffityfi Ni: QWWW53 W' gm MW My vow WW W, wwf QM W WWZMW www-' WTHWMEMW f 1 T igiziwfwwiiigfiffww WWI? , WW'MJd0Wa?MEJ?9Q?ffihPi7w ' gm, T JHGFL QW X . If MDMA T W2 BX. FESENIOR HIGH SCHOOL , --in I. 'v,, H 4 3 I4 Y 1 '1 21 EH -. f I 5,161 X A X. ff! ff .li 9' w- 1 f Mrs. T. D. Young ' Advisor E -1 ,1- SOME ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING TEACHERS 'Z TYPING SERVICE CLUB The main objective 'II this Club V. In rfrndr r ','1-rvnric to TIM' 3cI'I0fJI In Ihr' fIf,IwI frf tar-wg 1uCI'I an ruIIIrvj ',rfnf::I, Mr cfamu, Tc-Hrs, arwi If'mIf rrporft Lc-H :Q Hgh:-fff,I. F I 1 I, f. if 1-,frm rf. rl uf I nI r I MUSETTES First row-left lo right-Myra Floyd, Clare Davenport, Pat Rcaves, Carolyn Rach, Joyce Farris, Sylvia Poland, Patsy HIg5on, and Ann Edwards. Secund row- Iett to right-Jessie Plttman, Betty Ann Whlrehurst, Barbara Davis, Margaret Wnlllams, Shxrley Parham, Mary Frances Warren, Chariottc Jones, Joy Ann Hayes, Mrs, Van Busklrk, Mary Manmng and Katherine Batten. The main objective of this club is to give an insight into reaching and to stimulate the desire to be Teachers for the future. OTHERS MASTER OFFICE PROCEDURE iii--A JUNIOR MUSIC CLUB Front Row, left to right: Carolyn Rich, Nell Wiggins-Trcas., Minnie Lou Williamson-Secretary, Erwin Robbins- Prcsident, Faye Batts. Second Row, left to right: Mary Frances Warren, Marilyn Richardson, Larry Gupton, Jeanette Mclntyre, Kenneth Killebrew, Cacky Atkins, Roger Gregory, Norma Bulluck, Frances Gay, Marvin Barnes, Debbie Wall, Mariah Parker, Luanne Hobbs, Clare Davenport, Shirley Burnette. These students like music and once a month they meet to enjoy music together. Each year they give a scholarship to a senior who plans to attend college to further his study in music. Their advisor is Mrs. John Lee. TOMORROW'S El I THE MUSICAL ARTS APPEAL TO THESE 'CJ l NSTEIN MAY BE HERE NN ATOMICS AND ELECTRONICS CLUB Science interests many students and these students are intensely interested in atomics and elec- tronics. Each week they meet and discuss the problems of an atomic age and the eccentricities of electricity. These students will be the scientists of tomorrow, Front Row, Ietf to right: Edward Guy, David Bridges, Francis Collins Eugene Starling, Foy Bradshaw, Mr C E Pr-- vott, adxisor Second Row, left to right: Henry Harper Atlas Pridgon ,lov Weaver, Jimmie Frazier Pat Vicgxer Jimmy Davis, Paul Stephens, Rodney Pittrnari, Paul Mehle, Eillx Wynne Third Row, left to right: Ernest Calm Charles X'-'ocilard Luke Landvn Gene Pridgcri Jail- Philips Phi ip Threatt Don Dans FUTURE l-IOMEMAKERS GET PRACTICAL n cv v EXPERIENCE F. H. A. First Row, left to right: PCQQY Webb, Doris Carroll, Hazel Moore, Hulda Williams. Second Row, left to right: Rosalie Griffin, Karen Proctor, Doris Williams, Faye Faulkner, Pat Edwards, Third Row, left to right: Miss Grant, advisor, Carol Casey, Alice Starling, Wilma Nelms, Earline Valentine, Joyce English. There are eight cardinal prin- ciples of the Future Home-makers Association: appreciation of home- malcingg c r e a t i y e leadership, community life, family life, inter- national good will, use of leisure time, worthy home membership, study careers in homemaking. DO UNTO OTHERS ,1L- 4 , lllltlli' VW' RED CROSS CLUB This club worlfz with the Red Cray. in coordinating its activities :r in thi: High School They wont to l j 1 hr-lp rrthcri and flaring The ycar they malff- many zacrificez in achirvmq thnx and A group of harfl fmrlrrifj 'lmltrilx rlriinq G ijffiil 1' la l,r fi lift' ff'ii',i' lhfilih lb' l-'f fl Crf , Cliilr Fllif Row, laff to rlghl' 'ff' 'Efrrfil WU , ,,J,, r ','r,,vr fnfwvr l',,'. Curr. I-rr, lr,l'in n 'I . l -lhh-,rn .ifrrr--fr S1',,v rm, Second Row, im to right r 1. rf L Hifi r,-fplfy ,pf LH. n ,.r ,, ,, w l l i fli NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Front Row, left to right: Erwin Robbins, Carolyn Rich, Joy Ann Hayes, Mary Lee Fountain, Audrey Kennedy, Kay Williford, Mimi Brewer, Jeanette Mclntyre. Second Row, left to right: Miss Bond, Wiley Shearin, Bobby Sav- age, Jane Hatchett, Mary Frances Warren, Joyce Pierce, PQQQY White- hurst, Bill Kinchelae. As a National Honorary Organi- zation, this society gives national recognition to our students who excel in Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service. SERVICE Excelling in Scholarship 5 Character ' Leadership ' Service OVER SELF 1-1- .i if E tr 81 X, ' XTR L- QD' 'lqhtin u,,.,,p 'Coon i K VA , .. i er -1 ' ' 'xx X. ' .R 4 .5 'i l Y 1 'Q- S. O. S. CLUB This club was formed to fill a void which other service organiza- tions were unable to fill. lt has performed many services for our school, these it does in an unassuming m a n n e r and the greatest reward is the feeling that each member has placed service over self. Front Row, left to right: Judi' Kabo, Miss Craighill, Haiiie Anderson Bock Row left to right: Al Boyd Louise Stallings Staniev Karnfield Pat Parrish and Bill Neirns -,W O ,...n... r-.,...-.- ,,-A Qoal I .L First row left to right: Bruce Muller, Janice Pierce, Scottie Brantley, Josephine Sugg, Jean Sugg, Jerry Forbes, Barbara Proctor, Dot Hales, Lois Howell, Second row left to right: Rosalie Dalton, Jimmy Moore, Buddy Cockrell, Kenneth Killebrew, Joyce Pierce, Marshall Deans, Don Lancaster, Martha Lane, Pat Reaves, Elaine Bell, Third row left to right: Jean Taylor, Martha Sutton, Willard Williams, Edgar Delamar, Herman l-larsey, Charlaine Sugg, Kathleen Windham. Fourth row left to right: James Birney, Francis Collins, Reginald Manning. VERSATILITY AND HARMONY MAJORETTES Left to right: Kathleen Windham, Elaine Bell, Rosalie Dalton, Jean Taylor, Bruce Miller-Drum I JU ...A 4 Jxs, N h XR , NA Erngxr Blacl- l , -W and 'l ll 9 ' f lnrr Lcffnorfl 1 X A- B A N D A-,.w,,,,...vr,'i '.,...- 1 Major ...ff . ' e 'h '5g,:. Jil.,-,A x' '.f f4,v', 4 - 'vlninf 4 0- . 1. ,- VJ lk . if 1 f x 'EF 'M uf T! g'1!gV'5 , . 525 S Q Ny? 3 Fr? :N V ,If iw , THERE'S A CLUB FOR EVERY INTEREST AND AN INTEREST Slap .W CAA 3 uv 4k .ik GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Front Row, left to right: Gloria Eqrvlcfy, Zylyuo Brocdlovc, 'mmm lf,f,,- Frnnfqf, Frfyiilgr, Jmc-plmnc iloqg, Judy Hell-fr Jf,r.Tf.v Hfirf Mr- Mm'.f,,f,. mlfinor Second Row: hmm-in Lf-f' Emir: Eollfcv, BE-My Cul-R Toolmc Burma-HC, pw,T.fA ofillm, E.'.T,f, wilcfr, Cqffiyn Wllli-3 Purpose: Tl-iq Gfxfn, fr, ii, rinml- implics, is dl-flicnrffl tri Tlw' glrlrmplf-f. fll qoocl ',pOrt3mcm'.l'np owl frmfforcqv, llwff mlffrfxlffl IU Compr-lillvc ngmvr. Qfmfr hiqrl rrwmhir-. glnrtrcipolr- in Stolc ,-.Trl-' plqf flnf, flrwl 1-firm point, loworrl Ihr: qool ill TT PAA lflhgr FIRE DRILL COMMITTEE Left to Right: John O'DonncIl, Tommy Voughori, Jimmy Davis lCI'1airmcinl Joe Duughtridge, Bonks Currin, Adorn Maples. The purpose of the Fire Drill Committee is to promote better, more efficient fire drills ond to see that they ore carried out quickly ond satisfactorily. MIXER'S CLUB Mixer's Club-Advisors: Miss Read, Miss Sharpe. Members: John High, Addison Wimberley, Roland Blankenship, Wayne Parker, Bobby Smith, Coleman Jackson, Clarence Rowell, Flaye Hammond, Ray Joyner, Ray Harper, Jerry Forbes, Stanley Foreman, Billy Merritt, Clayton Hurt, Robert Wynne, Richard Williams, Patsy Moore, Anne Viyerette, Pat Lewis, Mary Buchan, Faye Mears, Bunny Jeans, Betty Cockrell, Sara White, Jeanine Mizell, Jean Williams, Linda Pittman, Kay Knight. Purpose: Want to learn how to get along with folks? Then here's your Club, for the Mixers do just that! Whether it's a discussion on teen etiquette, or boy-girl relationships or learning new dance steps, these students are busy being good mixers. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUB Members: Miss Read ludvisorl, William Bain, Barbara Groves, Roberta Eason, Lynn Moore, Loretta Poison, Jessie Pittman, Charles Harris, Robert Searcy, Jason Haddock, Bobby Patterson, Kenneth Cooke, Bill Daughtridge, Jimmy Herring, Harry Rose, Scottie Brantley, Kenneth israel, Royce Powell, Joyce Williams, Edward Parrish. The Distributive Education Club is a direct link between the student in school and the business man on Main Street. Each member at this club works part time in a downtown establishment. The local club is very active in state circles and makes an excellent showing in competition with other groups. DRAMATICS CLUB First Row, left to right: Pat Batchelor, Barbara Winstead, Una Driver, Jo Ann Burns, Dottie Mathews, Gail Pittman, Pat Diehl, Zora Shipman, Luanne Hobbs, Ruth Clay, Judy Garner. Second Row, left to right: Doris Pate, Margie Willitord, Martha Ann Fountain, Frances Gay, Rachel Goodwin, Eleanor Bulluck, Ellen Joyner, Jane Polmgren, Charlotte Carmichael, Patricia Cooper, Third Row, left to right: Oscar Taylor, Philip Bone, Billy Wilhalf, Michael Womble, John Churchill, Kenneth Killebrew, Edgar Delomar. Fourth Row, left to right: Johnny Brown, Lyle Crumpler, Jimmy Viverette, Willard Williams, Sonny Cherry, Larry Warner, Clarence Williams. The Dramatics Club offers an excellent oppor- tunity tor a student to get the rudimentary facts about play productions. He learns stage terms, make-up principles and even gets a chance to try his hand at acting. This club is a fine sounding board tor those who might be interested in studying dramatics as a subject. Q5 N 1 49 : x Blew: 4 R THLETICS OR UR CHOOL L ,f .zg5g,11, , -1- . if ' e'::'?i f was - 'mf '-iifv fu., f - .' Riff' --1 Y - .ra-rg ' ' 1i 2:4 sr PURPOSE The BAFOS are under the advisorship of Coach E. E. Adkins, Their objective is to promote BETTER ATHLETICS FOR OUR SCHOOL. Each year the BAFOS award a SIOO scholarship to some deserving Senior boy who plans to further his education. BAFOS OFFICERS Fred Ruben, ,, ,,., .,,,, ,,., , , ,,.,.,,. ..... S ecrefary and Treasurer Bobby Wimberley. ,. ...,. Vice-President Winkie Hardesty ,.,.. , ,....... President Bobby Savage ond Fred Harris do their share with the popcorn sales. Front Row, left to right: Fred Harris, Harold Gilbert, Ray Harper, Don Harris, Adam Maples, Jimmy Davis, Ray Joyner, Rodney Pittman, Clem Edwards, Second Row, left to right: Charles Landen, Sandy Thorpe, Bunny Bell, Morrison Divine, Paul Stevens, Winkie Hardesty, Bruce Ethridge, Johnny Hammond, Henry Warren, Third Row, left to right: Sammy Nauzon, Addison Wimberley, Frea Ruben, Al Calc, Jackie Skinner, Donald Stallings, Pat Warren, Bill Toler, Tammy Vaughan. S., , : lr Q L 1 tv u 1i 'wh X I xl --1 xi X K' EE' 0 If HELPFUL HANDS ,xxx , 1 THE SERVICE CLUB First Row, left to right: Don Johnson, Peggy Daniel, Tony Turner, Audrey Kennedy, Bobby Wimberley, Doris Cooper. Second Row, left to right: Mariah Porker, Joyce Harris, Cocky Atkins, Anna Yelverton, Henry Warren, Judy Brewer. Third Row, left to right: Gene Arnold, Sondy Thorpe, Jeanette Mclntyre, Carolyn Rabil, Morty Purvis, Joyce Hudson. Fourth Row, left to right: Billy Mclntyre, Peggy Whitehurst, Lenore Brown, Morgie Parker, Mrs. Robbins, Jane Hntchett. The goal of this club is to render service throughout the school and community. As one of the most active groups in school, the Service Club conducts community drives in the school, leads the devotionols for assembly programs and PTSA meetings, ond sponsors on Easter Sunrise Service and observance of Holy Week. OFFICERS Mariah Jane Parker, Jane Hatchett, Tony Turner, Audrey Kennedy, Joyce Harris, Bobby Wimberley, Sue Yelverton, and Fred Ruben. ar I THE SERVICE CLUB DOES NOBLE WORK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR RADIO SHOWS, SPEECH CONTESTS FOR FLLJENCY AND POISE 0. FF Ili Q -1 tm-1 it C Qmiunxvr. 3- 1555 L J l y i xx of '7-v RADIO BROADCASTERS CLU B FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS Katherine McLarnbkSecretary, Joyce Farris-Program Chairman, James Ezzell-Treasurer. The Radio Broadcasters Club was organized in order to instruct students in radio work, to publicize school events, and to encourage teenage talent. This group has the distinction of having sponsored the first Teenage Talent Television show in our area, and in so doing put the spotlight on the many versatile members of our student body. The Radio Broadcasters were not content with the weekly programs over our local radio stations, so this spring they were instrumental in organizing our own radio station WCME named in honor of our principal, Mr. Edson. Jimmy Moore, Ronnie Felton-Busy at the control board. Front Row, left to right: Mae Davis, Katherine McLamb, Joyce Farris, Elaine Bell. Second Raw, left to right: Katherine Avent, Jean Taylor, Jean Sugg, Gall Sutton Third Row, left to right: Ella Wood, Sheila Culpepper, Judy Best, Pat Clack, Fourth Row, left to right: Retha Kerman, Janice Davenport, Martha Sutton, Carole Morgan. Fifth Row, left to right: Ronnie Felton, Peggy Vick, Pete Jeans, Terry Odom, Jimmy Moore, James Ezzell, Bobby Soden, Reynolds Jordan, Aaron Matthews, Herrnon Horsey, Neal Eggleston, Joe Doughtrldge, Ray Edwards, Norman Jackson, Henry Thomson. -iq 1. q. Q- 41 EDSONIAN DRAMATIC ORGANIZATION Members of the Edsonian Dramatic Organization are those students who pursue a course of study in the basic fundamentals of s peec h , acting, technical work of the stage, and history of the drama. Four maior productions are presented each year and students in the department are eligible to participate in these plays. Left to right: Gene Arnold-President, Peggy Daniel-Vice President, Jack Philips -Secretary, Erwin Robbins-Treasurer. BLACK MASQUERS Seated: Billy Mclntyre, Left to right: Sue Yelverton, Mae Davis, Mimi Brewer, Bobby Chesson. uv E' Mrs. Huthcock 'Z' l X Frelkpx PM ass g L . This honorary organization fosters the spirit ot drama ond rewards outstanding drarnatrcs students by election into its membership OFFICERS OF THE BLACK MASQUERS Mimi Brewer, Presidentg Billy Mclntyre, Vice President, Sue Yelyerton, Secretary and Treasurer BEHIND SCENES AND BEHIND FOOTLIGHTS SHOW BUSINESS GOES ON THE LURE OF THE fx TRI-HI-Y Seated: Beulah Wilkins, Rena Walker, Elfvne Bell, Zora Shipman, Karen Priifjar Pat Dtoh' Joni- Polmgrcn Standing: Josephine Cugg, Charlotte Carrrtchucl, Pat Clock, Frances Osborne, Fr., V rwlznd, Martha Sutton PURPOSE OF THE TRI-HI-Y Thu purrrmc of the Tri-l-li-Y in P' crfotu mountain, and wtf:-nd fl'ir1ujh',ur the school and corn- rnunlty hiqlfi xtanflomlz ful Chrigllon Charnftfr Thi 5,lfUtl'rrrt fl tlw- Trl Hi iv' in flfaf li ,wvx 1 Clio' ,f-11 'f'- ch, clean ilhli li'. Uv-J fl- uri 'Ch',fl0r',l'lip lh- lvirfri-itnflt-1 Tri Huff 1, lim ,P q- tl-- r th'-,f ,ah , nm- vitally ml-'rl ' fl in QP-ri,lif,r Ztijmfjgid, t gif , ,l livlrf, Urnj ,il'l5f,.l lil-f F 9 ..- IGI-lE HORSEHIDE f his fi' HOT STOVE LEAGUE The purpose of the Hot Stove League is to create and continue interest in baseball among boys who are potential baseball enthusiasts, and to study fundamentals, mechanics, and theory of baseball through demonstration, lectures, movies, and resource guests, Mr, C. C. Cleetwood, Steve Batchelor, Alton Jackson, Jackie Skinner, Charles Staton, Ronald Smith, Billy Sessoms, Jackie Williams, Bobby Harris, Wilmer Thompson, Donald Birchtield, Harold Walker, Phil Dickens, Gray Baines, Gene Bailey, Jackie Jackson, Addison Perry, Roger Starling, Daniel Davis, Roy Barnes, Charles Ezzelle, Charles Pate, Jimmy Dove, R. L. Hathaway, Earl Griffin, Jimmy Phelps, Stonly Reid, Arky Matthews, Tommy lnscoc. STANDARDS OF LIVING T lie 1 tr' l 2- 'ell l llllllgl ff' l' llli l l l ,ff Q1 OFFICERS Lenore Brown Secretary lst Semester Kay Williforcl Vice-President lst Semester Mary Frances Warren Secretary 2nd Semester Jeanette Mclntyre President lst 8. 2nd Semester Judy Brewer Treasurer lst Semester Joyce Harris Treasurer 2nd Semester Joy Ann Hayes Vice-President 2nd Semester On Ground, left to right: Faye Batts, Doris Cooper, Peggy Whitehurst. On ladder: Mariah Parker, Jane Hatchett. Top: Mimi Brewer, GOOD SPORTS .vt '7- l f .,- X VICTORY! VICTORY AT'S OUR CRY N N N lt s x x 1 u l 'fr' ,-4 'SJ fn Er GOOD SPORTS CLUB The primary objective of this club is to promote better sports- manship. The members feel that if sportsmanship is stressed, it will have o great effect an the future world, They place many sports- manship posters throughout the school, decorate the goal posts far the football games, give luncheons to out-of-town visitors when they are visiting our school, and many Other things. First Row, left to right: 'Alma Bremer, Judy Brewer, Margie Parker, Kay Williforcl, Lenarc Erc --.'. n Second Row, left to right: Mary Leo Fountain Sue Yelmrton Joy Ann Waxes Third Row, left to right: 'Args Rua.: 'Jar an P-3rL.gr Mrs Landis Jane Hatch-311 Jcznctto Mclntxre Fourth Row, left to right: Marv Frances Xierren fam E315 Audrey Kennedx lice Harris Pegg. NK hrtohursv ,X ' --A - f-...SS A- ' . V .g,, V' - 5 J .. ' 1 i I .Wi vi ki TK r it W r .L 5' 1 1 4 ff i' R' .Y Zu UWM -1 .,.q..-...N ,..,. ? 'l f 1 ' r '-gi l .fin Peggy Danucl and Gc-ne Arnold labovel lead a yell at a laatball game, whzlc thc crmre :quad QCP. vhc Iazv bn of pea from the student bc-fly an oyzarnbly LET'S G0 BLACKBIR 1 I C7 Our main supporters: Nancy Newbold, Margie Parker, Peggy Danlel, Sue Yelverron, and Judy Carr . . , Marvin Barnes, Charles Bateman, Head Cheerleader Gene Arnold, Bill Nelms, and Ray Joyner. , K , rm DS. ON THE GRIDIRON... pf Clem Edwards, who received a bid to the Shrine Bowl game, and Winkie Hordesty, winner of the Billy Smith Blocking Trophy, discuss the school's athletic achievements. CD-captains Winkie Hardesty and Fred Harris get ready tor one ot the many hard practice sessions that are necessary to mold a good team. Members of the 1954 Varsity are left to right, First Row: Ray Harper, Henry Warren, Clem Edwards, Johnny Hammond, Jackie Williams, Albert Page, Rodney Pittman, Jerry Adams, James Parker, and Daniel Denson, Second Row: J, D. Powell, Ronald Smith, Bruce Ethridge, Tommy Vaughan, Pat Warren, Co-captain Winkie Hardesty, Bunny Bell, Bobby Wemberley, Boogie Divine, Donald Birchfield, and Adam Maples, Third Row: Jimmy Davis, Paul Eilers, Don Eilers, Norman Robinson, Jackie Skinner, Donald Stallings, Lyle Crumpler, Paul Stephens, Flaye Hammond, and Co-captain Fred Harris. Coaches Cleef Clectwoad, Pat Patterson, Hood Coach Knoclcer Adkins, Bull Lundy, and Horace l l Felton prepare to give the boys a J good work out. . 4 aff' -QQ! YN WHWM Dorm!! Wm Hchafzdb 1 I 1 l M if 15 A 2 , i HN N 13' 'f 5 4 M I, 4 4 Wmke fkzfzdwg M 72110016 Dam Mm EMM game MMMM wwf? 044229 on the court... Big Donald Stallings lleftl gets above the Dacl-1 to pull down a rebound, as Sammy Mouzon lrightl drives in for a lay-up. ,N Coaches C C Cloc-twood and C V. Lundy talk about ball-handling with Captain Clem Edwards With all of his first string boys gone from lost year's Conference Champs except one, Clem Edwards, Coach Lundy has built a team that has given a good account of itself. Considering the inexperience, the basketball team had a good season, the high spot of which was the 25-I9 victory over Wilmington, a chief contender for the championship, Playing possession ball, the Blackbirds completely tamed the Wildcats in their first encounter. Another highlight of the i954-55 season was the dedication of the new Senior High Gym on January 28. After the dedication ceremonies, the Birds beat Durham 58-46, A state record was set that game. Captain Clem Edwards took a rebound off the Durham backboard with only 0 few seconds left in the third quarter, dribbled twice, and shot, ringing the basket. He hit a 76 foot field goalf a state record, Crm EDWARUS ci.AnzNcz WILLIAMS nun nuam SAMMY MOUZON BUNNY BEU- Guurd Center Forward Fomafd F0 d X fi 6 5 .ML 107' -ml -. 'V - - -. 1 -al V ' I 'hi X U r ' NNW , I P jg r ru li gg P is Q' Y ,I 5,-R' . Rf' f , . A ,ff X Y . '. 5 Y X ' .I 1 K' ,j wfl I X P Q B f W Q X5 x Captain Addison Wimberley and Coach C. C. Cleetwood outline strategy for an approaching game. I . . . Oll llle ClIBlllOllCl With eight lettermen left from last year, Second Place in the conference, the '55 baseball team had an excellent opportunity to make a name for itself. Under the fine guidance of Coaches Cleetwood and Felton, the eight lettermen plus the sophomores up from Junior High developed men in the conference. March March March March March April April April April I6 Kinstun I8 Henderson ZZ Greenville 29 Kinston 25 Henderson I Durham 5 Wilson B Fayetteville l2 Wilmington April April April April April May May May May into one of the best nine 15 Raleigh I9 Goldsboro 22 Open Date 26 Durham 19 Wilson 3 Fayetteville 6 Wilmington I0 Raleigh I 3 Goldsboro I955 BASEBALL TEAM STANDING lleft to rightl: Manager Mike Williford, Bobby Harris, James Parker, Daniel Dawes, Bunny Bell, Clarence Rowell, Donald Stallings, Carlton Ruffin, Sammy Mouzon, Clem Edwards, Fred Harris, Jackie Skinner, Donald Birchfield, Manager Charles Staton. KNEELING lleft to rightl: Arky Matthews, Gray Baines, Buddy Cockrell, Happy Pierce, James Manning, Addison Wimberley lCaptaini, Harold Gilbert, Jackie Williams, Steve Batchelor, Roger Starling, Curly Jackson. NOT PICTURED: Bruce Ethridge and Ray Harper, two boys who helped a lot this season. JX EJ Y Eager lctlcrmc-n back far marc- action arc- llcft to right! Carlton Ruffin, James Manninq, Donald Slallingz, Harold Gilbert, Afldiuon Wimberlcy, Clem Edwards, Fred Harm, anfl Bunny El:-ll They arc- in a hurry la chcclf out equipment lrorn rnanaqr-ra Charlcs Staton and Milne Wnlliford, Q, -v J .y , , ' , f ,, , , X if 1 . ' is . . ,fx 4 4 ,f x . , ' 'Q if ' X -Q , I-- Ni' ' - ' at , 1 ,, 1 . ll' ', J SLEJ A 1 ,il 'f Q , 4 , g K . l W '. il X J l ' I These boys-Donald Stallings, Donald Birchfaeid, ' ' 'L ' ' ' Happy Pierce, Sammy Mouzon, and Steve , I X ., 'J A Batchelor-handled the long ones with ease in ' ' X d 4' M 'gay' me auffield. in , J -' 'gr' y The boys responsible for holding down the infield for this season were lleff Io nghtl Clarence Rowell Carlton Ruffin Bunny Bell, Addison Wimberley Jackie Williams and Harold Gilbert, l S !fl1l:fl'iQQ,, J 3 'L 1 ' A bug question for Coach Clcetwoad was who should catch. Hc had to choose between two of J the Desi In the Stale, Fred Harris and Clam Ed- , .. X v,, .X A , wards lstandingl, who are watching James Parker .4 .3 V uv and Jackie Skinner, two newcomers adyustung equipment. Harold Gilbert lrightl mainstay of the pitching staff last year got lots of help from Jackie Williams, Addison Wimbc-rlcy, Happy Pierce, James Manning and Stove Batchelor on the tennis court... .f Dwight Hinton and Smokey Fred Ruben and Bobby Wimber- Lancaster, 1954 State Doubles ley, runners-up in the State Champs. Doubles Tournament in 1954. E ' 4. a J a' 2 After the loss of Dwight Hinton, who ioined the U. 5. Const Guard, the tennis team was left with only two boys, Fred Ruben and Bobby Wimberley trunners-up for the State Doubles Championship! who bud any previous experience. Although conference Champs last your, the tennis team had to struggle to maintain their perch, but under the excellent tutorshlp of Couch Lundy, they made an enviable record. i955 tennis team Kstandingl Addison Dixon, Bradley Dozier, Clarence Williams, lseutedb Fred Ruben, Bobby Wirnberley, Sonny Cherry, and Stanley Kornfield, Coach C. V. Lundy 5 x l23'ff4' ' 'liz , ,,,. J. wav-- ,A . V 4 .I .I , . V V fx, , 1 11:5 'g,. al' ln. I -M11 .. '. -- , g -- -Ji 1 ' ' ful 'Q df 1 6 ,A xx. .': u Ill- 'ii 4 , ., ,,, Q 51: . . ' ' 4 '5 .2 , :Psp , x ,, R , , kv.-g,XX,Q4,x Q AAN, m x A N ANI X , 3 5'fSfi 9Q, L , , 5--:mga ,ml '+ Q.t'1:'hefr:ffs. ww V v2 k,x J. n ,4 .:'7a',1,,.',., f , . . . ,,, v......Q , 'Q '- .. ig,y,.f3. ., 5? - J. ' no '-12' fr . -- -!fw..,2.' ffffl 65,2 3 - 1 an .SA H Ill is 'if' 31, 1 v 1 w I .1 f A i 312-' 1 254,41 r P' Un .. LH. ,Y .,,. E Q -Q , JK ' x ,M 5 -Jkkk l, My A KN:-gy. . wp, V.. L 7 f f M' ef if ' ' Q 1.-2,1 U A A I yr U 1. , y , SX ' ' my Z .-,s .Q A . , ,, SANDY THORPE- Building o Future For Himself and hui Followers, yet o willing follower himself. His mild manner and gracious smile signify a true gentleman in it-vriry zcinzfs of the word, Ouict, helpful, poised, and Conzidc-rate, thnzc traits are displayed in the manner in which hr' azzumcz hi: wb oi President of our Student Orqariiration Sandy Thorpfr-a real friend- Character iz the diamond that Gcratrhr-S every other stone. .fry We BOBBY WIMBERLEY- BIimp -tennis champion and football star-full of fun and wit-B0bby's a joy to have around. An outstanding leader and a willing follower Bobby has rendered many services to his friends and to his school. Perhaps his most famous words- With the seniors leaving first assembly is dismissed. A good natured guy-Master of Satire--that's Bobby Wimberley. KAY WILLIFORD-Kay has delighted us all year with her column-Hi-Lites, One would think that excellent account would occupy most of the writer's time-but not our Kay. Happy, good natured and ambitious, she is always available to help in time of need. She is the essence of dependability and reliability. Her ability is unquestioned, and her sincerity and never ending interest brand her as one of the finest. lm-1.4 4 O 0 I I JANE HATCHETT-a combination of good sense and good tastel She is true to her work, her word and her friends. Those about her, from her shall read the perfect ways of honor. One look at Jane's outstanding school record testifies to her ability and versatility. A good citizen-an excellent scholar-a respected friend that's Jane! MIMI BREWER-an elfin charmer, a vivacious nature, an effervescent personality bundled into 5'l of pure energy . . . that's Mimi! Never one to shirk responsibility she still finds time to do the many kindnesses that most people leave undone, She gladly gives of her time and talents, and her artistic contributions to school life have been numerous. Blessed with an alert mind and rich in common sense, Mimi goes her merry way making everyone in her path happier, jl . xv fl' . at ,rw Q., i t i. v. X' ,.. ll ill . A 1 BILL KINCHELOE-persohality plus-a leader-full of ideas. He offers an opinion on every subiect. No matter what the question Bill has an answer. A coordinator, Bill has a place for every action, a reason for every deed. As a boat fan he has his lighter moments, as Editor of our Hi-Noc-Ar there is a distinct air of seriousness, Bill Kincheloe-destined for success. x MARVIN BARNES-Store-zmcin and politician, aggressive owl rift-,rmir iv-f l, fall nf irloaz Marvin thrown himzc-If f,hftlfl'ii-zrifflly irivfi fi-frythinq lf nf'- l,lv N rlfqrlol-ci wl'1Ctl'iC'r I l flflf ate to National ii lm- in hun fqfiqfiiy 0, rhucrlr-Qr1,fr, ,- ig fiiuflirii fmiiiifil Cfiiflriml f l Hi llfr llr nr jul hr, rli ,irf to hfglri rj lriii-rid In Dowd. is HW, Hlllwi with a fli.riff.ivifm whriyf- i,i:icloi,i1lr,-rl ray can f ful 0' tfif,lfJ' H mole lfimiirrfiw fix lv-ir , f 91, awww JULIAN ALDRIDGE-Stories to write and deadlines to meet are old stories to our efficient Blackbird editor. He hos what it takes and makes use of his potentialities. Julian is the soul of integrity, He seeks to know and in knowing seeks. A keen mind, conscientious student, motorboat enthusiast-all characterize Julian. A smile for all, a greeting glad, an amiable happy way he has. t.rv:'rli',inq Mfjnogr-r of thi' NANCY NEWBOLD--Sincerity and honesty mark her os one of the best. Ideas are her specialty with talent running a close second. As o leader she hos shown her obility many times taming the toughest of responsibilities with the greatest of ease. A hard worker, on easy mixer, 0 good friend-that's Nancy Newbold. jf Www ERWIN ROBBINS-- Gentle of speech, thoughtful and kind, the rnildest manner with the keenest mind. A mirror of all courtesy . , . that's Erwin! Her musical talent is a delight to her friends, and she is generous to fault with her time and energy. Not only is Erwin capable of doing many things well, she is willing to do them. Senior High is a better place because Erwin was here. AUDREY KENNEDY-The type of person who is all glowing with personality and yet is not forward or assuming-Audrey fits this description to a T. Leave it to the public, they can surely spot a winner as Audrey's followers are many. She shows her qualifications through deeds done for service not glory, She merits our unqualified respect. ,fi Q QNQNQ ,ffl .4 N'-sf, -W. I i1,,i 'f -ii. 1.1: , :A-L .. '.-.- f v. '.,- Va -'-1'-:ZW ' .,- -. 457 5 .' if Ag, 5 js-,V . i ' ' -evra '. 4' ,,.: 1 BOBBY SAVAGE-High ideals, simple tastes, and quick witl These make one of the outstanding senior boys whom we all admire. Bobby has a commendable idea for every situation. Though his church is his first love he finds time to excel in his studies and in his scout work. Rarely does one find in any teenager the sincerity of purpose and the mature outlook that characterize Bobby. He's a top candidate far the best all round crown. ex, 73 2 ,- 47 4 71 Top Row: Sl-ngfg.y Stcmy, Almri Doughtrndgfg, Joan Bocl-ut, Tonya Pennington, Doris Cooper, Foyr- Mf,'0r2, Bm-tty Jczrnuw, Pot Parrish 5535652 Kiwi u q'fa-an-'ww--.--f-wYv-VV.........,V Y. V. ,. ,. ! -Q V1 rr rl V gr V. 1, I , . . .V ,x fy, .-K . M gy, X - , - .' 1: mfxxx' V . 'E' ' ,V y l , A' N f ' 5. I fm' 1 F- ' h v' ,. Xt' 15' K ' -QM., N1 . I . ly-wg 5 is .uv Bottom Row: Peggy Daniel, Joyce Horns, Lenore Brown, Lech Lee, Jeanette Mclntyre, Judy Brewer, Lllllon Doughmdge, Ginger Roney, nineieen hundred and fifiy-five if 1? . ' 1 w p l'A ,5 Q: 'vig 'f,,1, . I! I -.Q, 'Yfd-K A K 1 Q . 1 7k 1 V Nswmcxs Q N ,T 7 T I T . A Qi fi HOTEL ,' , gvw : IL T -- V M an if 226 --'1T..,f u I f 2?2ffT'm-f' 4 RA V A .--I Q .4 b ' ' H Y 4' ' , 4 . Q i xl , X V1 - x uq A P figs., -, 7 cv ' 5 , , - ' 1 l-.5 -gf FED' ' -' 1 f ' L g ,114 z'Af.'r -4 Qi ,, 'ff ' an u ' A ' L 5 N11- as.. 'Nh l f 9 '-' .' 'ia ' .. 95,-,. h 1'-dn: , - A.. 5 ' .ff ff, ' . an 'L , ' .h .',,g'-1,-L .r -1,14 - 1, -' -,f-',,af- - ' f- 115 1-2. .-- :.. .., ,Lu I t vi I V -Ji. , -- . '4-.,,x.-f...-4, , .11--.fgw -Q - ' A ' -. ,ffkI, - - , if? rv U, Rlrx. VQI. X f,. A 1 X ', 'I r - - l ., , 1 , R '41, 'Q V Q-. ,x ., -L , A i N X X .,,.- I xx xxx 'favs fgtiz. 217- - 1 1 ,k , 1 N-, ' 1 V f , 51 L. 1 A X X M -x, xx, X15 y K , X 1 V , N - -X V , X, Xi X-7.1 'x XL 5 . f f AXX f I f ROYAL PALM RESTAURANT A GOOD PLACE TO EAT We Specialize in Seafood and Western Steaks G, L. Patseavouras 155 South Main Street Rocky Mount, N. C A gX X x X BROWN MEMORIAL COMPANY Rocky Mount, North Carolina IO? ll you like to shop in o friendly, relaxed atmosphere, J' B' N expect to receive personal, courteous attention to your special needs then: PAINTS AND WALLPAPER You're For US ond We're For You. MILADY'S HAT SHOP Telephone 6-6080 Zll 5- Main SWE' l22 Crescent Avenue Compliments of BULLUCK AUTO SALES COMPANY, INC. Chevrolet Cars, Parts and Service Dial 6-5lI9 Rocky Mount, N. C. FAULKNER ELECTRIC SERVICE, Inc. 820 Gold Street Rocky Mount, N. C. Industrial - Commercial - Residential Wiring New MOTORS Used Rewinding Repairing Doy Phone 6-5663 Night Phone 6-4872 SALES PACKARD SERVICE Bl Years of Continuous Automotive Soles and Service FLAKE B. CHIPLEY, Inc. Every Service For Any Car Rocky Mount, N. C, f J IO3 L. M. Barnes, Jr., Partner James N. Barnes, Partner Emma Lou Williams, Sec. BARNES 8: JOHNSON GRADING CONTRACTORS EXCAVATING - CLEARING - PONDS - LARGE BULLDOZER ROCKY MOUNT NORTH CAROLINA Tel. 2-1251 ' Tel. 2-4664 WILLIAMS WATCH SHOP CONGRATULATIONS Where You Get More For Your Dollar Class of '55 Exprrl llnrzfulv Repizlriug All Work GVIIJHIIZIECKII DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY and 835 FALLS ROAD DIAL 2-3503 SALVAGE COMPANY :Firestone States CHURCH AT NASH DIAL 6-4197 - 6-4198 Q' Cusfom-Alazfe Furnflurc lCm'f','l ullfflnflfi l'l1rur1f - INCORPORATED f,'!L'iI71LVH 520-22 N. CHURCH ST. 740 Albemarle Ave. - Dial 2-2964 I Display at 372 N. Church SI. PEOPLES BUILDING AND SUPPLY CO. QUALITY MILLWORK Lumber and Building PRODUCTS Materials Rocky Mount, N. C. Dial 2-3104 IU1 THE CITY OF ROCKY MOUNT HEALTH DEPARTMENT DedicatedTo PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE Pioneering a Better Way of Life Designed for the Solution of Public Health Problems of Rocky Mount. I. Health Education A. Cooperation with School system in all phases of Health Education. l. Utilizing increasing aid of the people to promote and protect the public health. ll. Environmental Sanitation A constantly expanding program benefiting all of the people by promoting cleanliness in every walk of life. Ill. Disease Prevention - Clinical Services Immunization, Maternal and lnfancy. Venereal Disease. Cancer. Food Handler and Tuberculosis. IV. New and Modern H. Lee Lodge Health Center To provide more efficient services to the citizens of Rocky Mount. 37 YEARS OF CONSTANT PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE lO5 RANDOLPH'S CASH GROCERY Fresh and Cured Meats Dial 6'6l80 - 6-6189 6l9 Redgate Avenue We Deliver GAY'S GROCERY STORE We Specialize in Western Steaks Main Street Telephone 6-6126 Frank Meadows. Jr.-'45 Harry Pearsall-'50 Thomas Nichols-'46 Jimmy Thornton-'Sl Charles Todd-'48 Worth Hobbs-'52 Tom McMillan-'49 Rooney Malcom-'53 Robert Daughtridge-'54 Each of these young men are alumni of both Rocky Mount High School and of FRANK P. MEADOWS G' CO. We like to think that the responsible work they so efficiently performed for us contributed to their later fine records. Each year we employ a Senior class member and also a Junior in R.M.H.S. The Senior boy chooses the Junior on the basis of character and capability for a job calling for ability to think and do. This plan has worked for us and for the boys. We are proud of them. This year our Senior is Marvin Barnes, our Junior is Dan Boone. Their names and those of others to follow will go on the Honor Roll of FRANK P. MEADOWS fr COMPANY Taxes and Related Matters Policy Holders' Agency, Inc Willard E. Butts, President A -A 34 rs u .i f Successors to The Mutual Insurance Agency i 1 2 f Mutual Sales and Service Since July l9Z3 I J 115 N. Main sr. Phone 6-73lZ ' Rocky Mount, North Carolina lm, SUPER MARKET WIMBERLEY G' GREGORY INSURANCE REAL ESTATE - RENTALS H6 South Franklin Dial 6-6195 Thorpe S Ricks NORTH CAROLINA E. Draper Cr Sons, Inc. Draper 5 Cordage Braided, Since 1865 SMITH FLORIST 122 North Main Street IO7 Johnny Hammond Mmnue Frances Branch, Tonvo Pcnnvngton, and Btll Kmcheloe srmlmgly represent Rocky Mount os offncuol sponsors. Members of The BAF05 do o good job pro- motmg pu-,t what than nomo nmplves-Better Athletwcs For Our School 5 108 S HOMECOMING Mom, Mory, dune contrary, how docs your gordon grow? Anno ond Alma mokc good subsvtfutcs os they answer wtth cm cheer for good ol' RMSHS ,tBAF05! Ahcr Ohc Game-Pnl Wclrrorv, Cl 'tylym U - cm Erlwordn, ptlrqrctti, Clrlrrvvfg Powt-II Don Btrfhhchl, ond Hc-my Wurrcn Icoyo thc' Maid rnfhwr 0 rwrll thrlllwr Go To THE DAIRY BAR For The Best Sandwiches Ice Cream Milk Shakes MAY Cr GORHAM, INC. Five Points Best Sandwiches, Drinks and Comic Books Cosmetics, Drugs, Etc. Direct Auto Finance Co. Compliments of Financing Rocky Mount's Newest C1 Largest New and Used Cars Hui' SIYIIUQ Center D' I 2-2146 'G ANITA'S BEAUTY SHOP Corner Washington Cr Hill Streets Rocky Mount, North Carolina 232 T0'b0 0 59991 ALFORD INSURANCE Cr REALTY COMPANY I. W. ROSE DRUG COMPANY Dial 6-7111 117 Coast Line Street ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. . 6-5896 Dm' 6-5897 Insurance Real Estate Complele Prefcriplion Service I.lFE INSURANCE PROPERTY INSURANCE REAL ESTATE A. HICKS -.32 Sunset Avenue TOM W. HICKS 109 BREWER INSULATION SHOP SEARS AND sAvE SERVICE, INC. We Sell, Install and service lnsulation Specialist 8' P. O. Box 726 830 Carr St. Rocky Mount N. C. Celebrating Golden Anniversary PLANTERS COTTON OIL And FERTILIZER COMPANY Rocky Mount, North Carolina M. R. ROBBINS MEMBER MILLION DOLLAR ROUND TABLE 202 PEOPLES BANK BUILDING Phone 2-2268 Rocky Mount, N. C l BRAswELL's SPORT SHOP ' AI f 'fm EVINRUDE MOTORS ENGLEWOOD LUNCH BAR I37 Nash Street Rocky Mount, N. C. I ,.u,,I5 Mimm HH, Hliww Ilfl MW f Infnfmnfs II nl RDCHV MDUNTN I CAROLINA THEATER The Friendly Tbeuler Popular Shows Popular Prices 138 S. Main Street BUNTING, HARDY 8. MINGES Exul11fi1'e - B171 N01 lixpuzmlc ROCKY MOUNT NORTH CAROLINA Compliments D.J of ROSE 8 SON THE REMNANT SHOP Sew and S.zz'e JOHNSON COTTON COMPANY Englewood Your jnbu 1.7uw1' Ds.1lw ' Highway 64 Phone 6-7877 Dial 6-6168 John TU 05Sf M9 HI 9 V'fe're l-ll-NOC-AR'S TOO Savings on lst Quality Merchandise MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE SHOPPING PENNEY'S Congratulations Seniors l C B Yelverton Coal G' Oil Co. COMPANY COAL - FUEL OIL Asphalt - Rulaber - Plastic mai 6.8230 l We Rocky Mount, N. C. Dial 68436 dlflszfe Kllifganzi .GDCLME cuzc! 6-lf'fl'iLlfQQf2E'L Colrzflrzfzbi - ALL WORK CAREFULLY DCINE - 213 HENRY STREET TELEFHCINE 2'2Bl2 Williams Refrigeration Service SALES AND seavnce We Service All Makes PHONE 2-206B 122 S. WASHINGTON ST. H. H. WEEKS SEED Cr FEED STORE FIELD AND GARDEN SEED POULTRY SUPPLIES Wood's Oil Company, Inc. Tires Gasoline PETS AND SUPPUES Batteries Lubricants Zl9 Tarboro Street Dial 6-7316 Wrecker Service Repairs Rocky Mount, N. C. We Deliver Dial 56805 701 S. Church St. Housewares - Paints J. S. GORHAM HDWE. CO. 239-241 Tarboro Street Phone Z-6ll9 Compliments of DRUMMONDS FLORIST ll9 N. Main Street Rocky Mount iw l AIRPORT LUNCHEONETTE Highway 301 North WHITE STAR BARBECUE Specializes in Fried Chicken and Barbecue Telephone 6-6592 SPORTING GOODS TOYS AQUARIUMS TROPICAL FISH BOY SCOUT EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS 1 SPORTSMEN'S HEADQUARTERS 124 rARaoRo smear Rocky M0-mn N- C- Illlh I 1 DAVENPORT Moron coMPANY , ,... o , ublll Pomzac -- Cadzllac P' f S4161 - Service 900 5. Church 51. Dial 6-7161 Rocky Mount, N. C. 7 IVIOSLEY S SHADY LAKE MOTEL Rocky Mount, N. C. 301 North I l ALMAND's Ed Fuller s Esso Service Yum OHL' Slnjv Sw'z'1i'c Srizlzmf' Ruby Mmmfj Excjmjlfg Cul Rate Drug Store Washing - Lubrication 130 S' Main Slreel PRESCRIPTIONS Ch h d Th SI. 6-7319 ur: an omus Soda Fountain Luncheonefte 113 SOUTHERN MATTRESS MANUFACTURING CO. Service - Satisfaction W. R. Joyner, Owner Telephone 6-6651 , 4 AA SHELL THOMAS ST. STATION SERVICE 15 UUR BUSINESS i I THOMAS 8. FRANKLIN ST. PHONE 2-3783 7112, .ivzezme 51.0. Company Shoe, I32 S. Main Street hw 'uno Qoclny Mount, North Carolina ?-Q Q15 pol ' arro' PM 2-2669 suoss ron women mon 'ol .on um om' 'Quafify Slzoes for the Fanzifyn Peoples Oil Company W. HENRY TOLER, Prop. olsrmaurons PRODUCTS Rocky Mount N C Unr'I m'l O1f.1I.1ln'u 11 .1r'111 l 1'1u1.f1H Telephone 2-6131 Josh Bulluck's Barbecue NUGENT'S SUPERETTE 800 Cokey Road 807 Cokey Road Phone 6-5651 Q Q I 1BJlmmeIbmrcdl Tam 309 S. Main St. Rocky Mount, North Carolina 24 CABS TO SERVE YOU DIAL 6-8101 Owner-J. T. GARNER IIA IN s u R A N c E - R E N T s - R E A L E s 1 A T E - Standard Insurance And Realty Corp. Home Sovings Building ll9 N. Church Street Rocky Mount, N. C. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1955 Johnson Funeral ll-llome, llrnc ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. Nl rieY You save 'Oda' 0 Hen will save You 0 In the hihirt- Let us help you plan a savings program ,,,viNss 4 . Q or voun K S. mvzsvmznf Q 5 INSURED 5 a 5 M244 ..:?oz1.65 Cf coil? Home Savings And Loan Association H9 N. Church St. Rocky Mount ll5 HIGHSPOTS Af v ff. ff' ' 1 I NX f' X Thmpe, Sondxl dank re9denx' R we Sw The d.hon,Our in behoki omCWdmQ I A new ASN, new 9VmdxQrutOUeS' is ' H00 OC-CED hd? vo W Bodxl XOOM O0 MOYOV , l rj One of our beauties, Margie Parker, all decked out in baffle dress, headed for another contest. rex H xr- '- G A A' !'rr mv fri gnu! frw'11,rH., nfrwrmrurm-', thus '1r11vfrf1N H rwfr 'wmv !,' Tfilfillrufj gy, nww ,W mn ,, my .A I rn vi, bw rmirrfr, A l Quccn of Dolls, lmly Hrvwwr, mimlrl-4. 0 w nr-w uflvimrnu whllz' Inq Jud' pHlllul1'.lr1rmlf'w Y H6 fm wnth fluinfnux curmuuty X lun' i li 1 l i l l, i lil 3 V ll l l il il 4 I l E f 1 , L. M. Barnes, Jr., Partner Emma Lou Williams, Sec. James N. Barnes, Partner Rye BARNES HN SHOP 6, G .r ROOFING and SHEET METAL CONTRACTORS ' E1 120 North Howard sooo-1 Phone 2-1251 I 3-V' A ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA High Favorite More Bounce To The Ounce! Compliments of FIRST FEDERAL Savings and Loan Association II6 South Franklin Street Insured Savings Mortgage Loans '099 'd'V Moms DAUGHTRIDGE PAINT OLDSMOBILE Sales and Service AND WALLPAPER CO. 431 South Chu,-Ch Sf- II6 Hill Street Dial 2-2931 Dial 6-5106 ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. Rocky Mount, N. C. H7 l M. G. Cr J. W. BULLUCK 3O Years in the Business l Cement Contractors - Sand and Gravel 703 Cokey Road DANlEL'S, INC. In ,Nfwiywlfffrfy Lt HIL for ll O.lIlj.X' .mtl jI N'lOlC ,IIIASILY , MAIN ST. Dial 2-3822 or 6-427I Rocky Mount, N. C l L, Y. , COKEY ROAD Congratulations S. H. Kress and Company BARBER SHOP 5-I0-25 CENT STORE T.. E Planters llutlnnul BANK AND TRUST COMP Main at Sunset 133 N. Church Rocky Mount A N Y Street Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 0 Member Federal Reserve System THE BANK OF PERSONAL SERVICE COMMUNITY BUILDERS SINCE 1899 1 Gehman's Jewelers 139 South Main Street ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA l L ll? 9 E128 TARBORO ST., ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. Holbrook Motor Co. 607 S. Church Street Telephone 2-6173 Rocky Mount, N. C. DODGE - PLYMOUTH DIAL 9976 MRS. LUEILLE GEORGE E ,. di ,5,' If -f--M o. Sift' .. : f. .i I .f. .. wow--I 4 he - f ... . . .. E CARD LI NA CAFE HIGHWAY BCII NURTH 'SDD N CHURCH ET ROCKY MCIIJNT, N. C. 1 gidll i 35611. Lf'-I7 Safran XVccxr is Your Hair The Sn1urIcsI'Thing You 134 Sunset Avenue Rocky Ivlou Phone 6-6716 nI',N.C RADIO SERVICE SHOP Television Sales and Service Walter Mears We Service All Makes 112 S. Washington St. Phone 6-8350 Rocky Mount, N. C. J. M. FOX JEWELRY CO. 126 S. Main St. Your Satisfaction Is Our Guarantee 4 .6 ff? I BREWER I .figeliifj EH I Q.-v.wALip4,,f I II Qt' CO- ID ' 1 NM Wx? , wsmzkctons If Q I I---1-1:1515 v' , .1 ,L . IIQ I AIR CONDITIONED REASONABLE PRICES WITHIN 50 FEET OF HIGHWAY 301 U E H -4, UH E I X U H WE SERVE THE BEST IN MEATS PARIIERCS' RESTAURANT SEAFOOD - STEAKS . CHOPS PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE OPEN: 6 A M - 9 P,M. 145 NASH STREET CLOSED SUNDAYS ROCKY MOUNT, N C Appliance Company 131 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, N. C. IMPERIAL FURNITURE CO. Home Fnrrzirbingf' Dial 6-4547 140 S. WASHINGTON ST. Rocky Mount, N. C. MOORE'S ANTIQUE SHOP Antiques - Beautiful Fabrics Upholstering - Restoring, Repairing and Reproducers of Fine Hand Made Period Furniture 141 North Church St. Phone 2-1298 Rocky Mount, N. C. ROCKY MOUNT CORD COMPANY Manufacturers of ROMOCO Braided Cotton Cords Twisted Cotton Rope and Coarse Yarns World's Largest Manufacturer of Venetian Blind Cord M.P. Dawson REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE PHONE 6-5915 ROC 120 KY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA . 1 : -S 2 It HE Z irx ixx -2 - I . ,H i , i i PEOPLES if , . 1 I Rs- i Pimero QQAYX , Ps tfqm hgoxx 15, W Qgwx' ,giovd S N1 3 35 5+ Ystxxume DWG Q? 90?-O DX cousxsv-NFB er , 116' + es'-'LUN-Mioox.eSEY' PEOPLES BANK cf TRUST COMPANY the PEOPLES' Bank Home Ottice: Rocky Mount, N. C. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporatio Chino Amon-icon Tolboooo Rocky Mount, North Carolina ORANGE CRUSH NUGRAPE SODA The B B I d Drinks Compliments oi CITIZIENIS SAVINGS AND IADAN ASSOCIATION TO THE CLASS OF '55 RIVERSIDE TH E CAKE BOX V E T E R I N A R Y Everything for Your Party Needs HOSPITAL Telephone 6-4106 - 6-4539 Alma Mime Imac. coMPuMeNrs or YOUR AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER THE PLACE T0 GO Dial 6-4437 Retailers i WEAVER FABRICS Slip Corerf - Dmperiei Upholstery Materials 223 Hammond St. ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. W FOR BRANDS YOU KNOU 131 S. Main St. Quality Since 1912 CAPP'S GROCERY GAY'S HARDWARE GROCERY-MARKET AND DIAL 2-1482 COUNTRY PRODUCE l 122-24 SOUTH HOWARD ST. Self Service ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. Dial 2-1946 847 Fall Rd. DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS A GOOD DRUG STORE H. L. Hicks Drug -Store SUNDRIES ALll .-IYS GLAD TO SERVE YOU SODA 123 xx l X Wx l l q-5. ,- l Who belongs here? Mrs Robll ond Corolyn have If out about fhnngs borh dornesvlc ond sclwolorly f. 1 ' 1 x I A, Li PARENTS PRETEND 'Q-hx 'kwhx 43 Mrs Hollle Anderson and Mrs. Doughlridge in o healed controversy over school days. oy I f f Thuf. plnnr ls from phylurn Plc-mjoplwtoruncosus, soya Mrs Von Busklrk A5 nl lhcsv parent-, rln,ln'l know lmlm- Cmlllnqn fir-rrmnnlmlr-f, lo her mother some nl lhr- nfrwflnnqlc-rl quvlqnlg that moclrrrn School Lulu hfwf- ln ploy wllh IZA HILDA'S DRESS SHOP MILL BRANCH EGGS l27 S. Main Street O. L. Crocker Telephone 2-2228 Carolina Bui ding Supply Company 520 SOUTH GRACE STREET Building Material - Mill Work - Timber - Paint YOU HIT THE JACKPOT When the stork picked you up, slung you comfortably from his bill, and began winging his way earthward with you, the chances were fifteen to one against you. But you were lucky. You hit the jackpot. You live in the United States of America. - The New York Sun eG!Z7e SIDNEY BLUMENTHAL Cr COMPANY, INC. Established 1854 ROCKY MOUNT WILSON Caddell Motors CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH SALES AND SERVICE 256 TARBORO STREET DIAL 2-3121 l25 Modlin Printing Company l l Printers and Photo-Offset Lithographers l Social Stationery and Engraving 220 Bryant Street Telephone 645989 1 Rocky Mount, North Carolina l Central Service Station AMOCO Gas and Oil Willard Storage Batteries 200 North Church St. Rocky Mount, N. C. I ,E - ' RADIO STATION w-E-E-o ROCKY MOUNT crrv INDUSTRIAL BANK Rocky Mount, N. C. THE SAVINGS BANK Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation l--1- 'ff Y- fffwffffn- CLACK BROTHERS V GROCERY l M E A T s T PHONE 6-B010 A, , , ,Y , RICKS HOTEL IH C . HOGGARD-VANN MOTORS omplzmerzzf of OLDSMOBILE 301 DRIVE-IN THEATER SALES AND SERVICE 413 South Church Street Rocky Mmm N' C' Dial 6-5106 Rocky Mow, N. C l - Klflfomgfs MILLJNERY 125 READY5TOJNEAR A wT N SH ' STREET ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA Joyner Gil Company INC. , 1 REU MOTOR N SHELL 955 Ez- 43 1 plus SERVICE Albemarle Avenue Dial 2-4101 C0111PL1111ENT5 Of Bishop Laundry 128 COAST LINE STREET ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. 127 DIVEDSIDE ADAIQTMENTSQ INC faciq 77Zo:uu!'4 Qafzdeoz fieczztmente ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA Wilkinson, Bulluck S Company FSTABLISHED 1825 INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS RENTALS MORTGAGE LOANS REAL ESTATE 126 A ST ROCKY OUNT BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS I H I L I Hollingsworth Cleaners Good Dry Cleaning Heilig-Meyers Company COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS 1 1 1 1 r X Careful Pressing Rugs - Ranges - Radios 517 N h ,H Road Small Down Payment 1 as vu e rl Rocky Mount, N. C. Easy Weekly Payments W Telephone 6,5896 Rocky Mount, N. C. .lol1n B. Exum PHONE 64397' MEN's WEAR G. L. Pittman' Esso Service STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS CLEAN Rssr Rooms 112 Tarboro Street Rocky Mount CHURCH BT. AND FALLS ROAD ROCKY MOUNT N C Congratulations . . . Class of '55 From Your Bigger and Better -rYLER'S 1 A V , X! ' 7 1117711 My 3 i t Q S 1 V 1 I W g l 1 Q?iU55UU1111Dl'l E E E I Q 1 ' f t . V nn A , ' ,A H A ? un3 s1Epny TE,1 E- , Rocky Mount SERVING EASTERN CAROLINA 1 1 1. 14 4 Hammond and Pine Streets l I ff 1 1 1 WESTWOOD LUMBER COMPANY Dial 6-4161 Rocky Mount, N. C. 129 l l Vaughan's Super Market P D IX 0 N ' 5 VENETIAN BLIND SHOP , Cleaned - Repainted - Repaired Meals' Gmcenes Custom and Stock Blinds and Canvas and Aluminum Awnings City Limits Country Produce Nashville Highway D No Parking Worries 600 N- Ralelgh sf. Dial 2-2360 Rocky Mount, N. c DIAL 2-4114 P. O BOX 1281 B. H. TAYLOR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY PETROLEUIII PRODUCTS ROCKY MOUNT. NORTH CAROLINA Specializing in Quality Products and Dependable Service Since l93I Compliments of STYCFQ-IOP woRsLEv snoolcs, mc. MEN'S CLOTHING Women's Apparel and Men's, Women's FURNISHINGS and ChiIdren's Shoes 127 5- MUII1 SI'- In Tune With The Times Programmed Especially For EASTERN CAROLINA LISTENERS Anrl Dedicated To ' THE ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF ALL. RADIO STATIONS WGEC 8: WFMII 810 KC 100.7 MC l IU GE ' F000 sropzfs G FULL Y Z. B. BULLUCK, INC. HM EAT11 WATERS BROTHERS COMPLIMENTS OF -1 ff? Q5!!l'ev dx Ot ROOFING AND SHEET METAL CONTRACTORS THOMAS CAFE 123 s. MAIN sr. Phone 6-7371 210-212 Rose Street Rocky Mount, North Carolina NINA P. BATTS, Owner VOGUE DRESS SHOP 'If lt'f New . . . We Have Il 312 South Muin Street Rocky Mount, N. C. .-. 2 2 inf 3 I - .Lx aco. ll 0 C lc v M 0 U N 1 ' REID'S , . . WHENEVER YOU THINK OF MUSIC' E. S. BULLUCK NEW YORK CAFE JEWELER -DELICIOUS MEALS- -DIil.lGH'l'FULI.Y SERVED Watch, Clock, jewelry Repairing and Efzgrmzzhzg DIAL 6-7561 I 111 S. Washington St. Rocky Mount !3I c is 4. f A cross-scchon of RMSHS Isle as portrayed by this snap which shows o change of classes Last deparrnng wews of Scnror Hlgh are made os rhcse two senuors oracrwcc a Mme honored Madman a cnerwshcd oossesswon, forever Mrs Carr, Mr. Edson and Pal Edwards working lo prepare change of schedule blanks, an effort fo satisfy the unsatisfied, MWNW gf -nv 'Xl l l, 'v 5. .V-,. 'Q i A. Sncro oar honorary coach, Iallfs one over wllh lhc gurls. Mont bc a -,lap up, lt nc-c-mu lulfc rl , usually the olhcr way 'round 'ny Joan and Jaclm af, lhrry llnunh Junvmy off wrlh a qoorl lwlq rwnv nllcr one ol our few znfnwffnllf, ',,,,m,.f, W af., vw fl,,,1- pw,-f,.,' If-lvllfnnw lmlnm runvl lrlflu- Univ. ff-frm Ir, nyrlmlr ww nl mu -,rlw-ml ll' .'-ful 'Jr lrru lllv ',IluIr'Vll 'lluvr' J 3 ..- I BULLUCK FURNITURE COMPANY G' GIFT SHOP I24 SOUTH CHURCH STREET DIAL 6-4916 ANDREW'S WASHERETTE BRING IT TO us 1625 W. THOMAS ST. DIAL 4543 PEMBERTON,INC. o AIR CONDITIONING Ecdiqsml 0 HEATING 'gnnnrsmpf 0 ELEC CONTRACTING 0 REFRIGERATION DIAL 2-3112 established I8I8 Rocky Mormm: Miilllls CARDED COTTON YARN ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA CAROLINA OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. PI l'N7'I'I Y A 5'1'.'1'I'IO Nlfl .X - Ol'l ICl- UL II'II IEP5 AUTHORIZED Underwood Dealer l47 South Main Street Dial 2-1196 DAUGHTRIDGE OIL COMPANY GASOLINE - FUEL OIL KEROSENE - MOTOR OIL ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA I 511 PURVIS CLEANERS 8. DYERS PU12V1s for SERVICE 122 Sunset Ave. Rocky Mount, N. C. DECORATIVE FABRICS mrenlon oeconmons MARY A. PRocToR - LELIA D. STEADMAN 701 North Church Street Dial 6-5920 Rocky Mount, North Carolina WORKS WAREHOUSES CAROLlNA'S FINEST Rocky Mount, North Carolina Phone 6-5229 Works Leads Them All General Contractors MODERN BUILDERS, Inc. 158 North Main Street Rocky Mount, N. C. PRIDGEN TIRE COMPANY, Inc. U. S. ROYAL TIRES RECAPPIIVG -:- VULCANIZING 900 North Church Street Telephone 6-8006 Rocky Mount. 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Dot, Bugs, James, Vira, Burcha, and Peggy 137 SENIOR STATISTICS Aldridge, Julian-President of Jr Radio Broadcasters Club, Sophomore Danze c-:mmm-:c Nice Prcsrdonr Jr Red Cross Council, National t-tartlr Efitett Irutent Orgcznrzat on Representatne Columnist for The Blackbird, Prcgrem Chairman Jr, Music Club Commencement Marshal Jr-Er dance committee Delegate to Boy's State, Delegate to F'-:rj Cross Leadcrshp Trnmrto Center, TB Essay winner in ISIS3 ont IWQ4 Dull:-gat-: to Coiunrbia Scholastic Press Association Editor of The Blackbird, Catrtnet mernbcr Krv-ants Boy of Month, President of Quill and S-crcl 2-en or luperlatrse Arnold, Gene-Pres.-jent -:rf Hamuroom, S-Squad football, Cheerleader I 3 Hcad chri--grlearler -E President of Edsanrans President of Art Club for-.Irie Cub Classroom oftrccs Jr-Sr. Decorations Committee, Program Comm-tree Freshman Frol c, Decoration Committee Sophomore Hop Drttl Club First Ad Club, President of Senior Class, Avent, Kathryn Louisa-Dramatlcs Club, Cheerleader Club, Radio Brea-tcasters Club Social Club Backat, Joan-Football Sponsor Decorating Committee for Roman Banquet Tri-Hi-Y Art Club I 1 Vice President of Jr-Sr Dramatics Club Candidate for Azalea Festival, Candidate for Jr-Sr Beauty Court, Service Club l Speak. For Democracy Contest Barnes, Marvin-Band Eagle Scout, God and Country Award, Homeroom Offices Parltamentarran of Class I, 3, 4, Advertising Manager of HIKHDC-AP, Cheerleader Chairman of House and Grounds Committee, Presidents Cabinet Vice President of Eastern District of the North Carolina Student Council Congress, Delegate to the National Association Paul, Minn, Discussion Leader at the North of Student Councils rn St Carolina Student Council Congress, Jr Music Club, Senior Superlattve, ltudent Council Pc-presentotrve, Kiwanis Boy of the Month, Bateman, Charles-B Sauad football, Dramatics Club, Decorations Committee of Freshman Frolic HrvY, Mixers Club, Baseball Manager, Social Committee, Class Offices, Sports Editor at Blackbird, Edsonlans, President of Homeroom, Cheerleader Bell, Myrna Kay-Junior Choir Club, Senior Girl Scout, Trl-I-li-Y, Curve Bar Scout, Art Club, Elacl-bird Staff, Radio Broadcasters Club, Bond 2, 3, -I, Assistant Girl Scout Leader, Edsonian Dramatics Organization, Birney, James-Handicraft Club, Photography Club, Band, Edsonians, Gun Club, Intramurals Bradley, Martha-Jr Choir, Art Club, Blackbird Staff, Blackbird Council, Choir, Basketball Intramurals Branch, Minnie Frances-Transfer from Kannapolis, Cheerleader Club, Jr Ped Cross Club, Choir, Edsonrans, Homecoming Football Sponsor. Braswell, Roland C,-Handicraft Club, Choir Club, Choir, Boys' Chorus, Gun Club, Intramural: Breedlove, Sylvia Ann-Homeraom Offices, Band, GAA Vice President, lfluuetti:-2, Radio Broadcasters, Classroom Offices, First Aid Course, FHA Intramurals, Committee Chairman, President of Miyers Club. Brewer, Judy-Dramatics Club, Home-room Representative, Football Sponzcrr, Dunne-r-up for Miss Print, Trl-Hi-Y, Hameroom Offices, Service Club Goorl 'triortz Club, Electrons Committee, Decoration Committee for Jr-Cr, Maid of Honor at Jr-Zr, Secretary of Jr Class, Campus Zwrrrtheart, Educnron Dramatrcs Organization Brower, Mimi-lirtrlefmte tr. Honor Policy Conv.-fntrnn, Chairman of Fr1',t't'a'Jrt Fraltc Dlrr rritrrnf, Cammittr-rr, Delegate to EDNCSCC, Student frrrinnrzatran P- I,rr--1-rrralim Hamr-roam Offices, Chairman of Sophomore Hug. Dfw-rrr'Jtlr 1 Crrfrm ttrr- Frtn- n--in. l'rr-' ul -nt of Blaclf Masauers, Hi riff: t. 1n'1r1r'r rrt lrtl 'IOC AP, Gurirl 'parts Clrili, Chairman of lr V ir Lrrrrvrrwttnri Cuihrnrttrrrr, tffitrrmal Honor Society, Member of Culltiw-t Craft: fini Trrrrll 'crrrr-ty Otrtslrmnflrna Senior Zturlent Director, F rrl Vluxf- 'f.rrJrrt,f. rl rn Chwgrf-I l'lilI Dramatic-, Fest-val, Contest Plays, rIr,t ann? tlrrnwr Urrrri, Crnfr-nt.rrn ttfrrirfr 'ocicly icrriptlool Brown, James-lrrrll Cult ltir-lzcrrrft Club Art Club, Slufly Club, 'ucrrtfzrf 'rt ffrt Clitr IJ rmil frfrllifill Brown, Lcnorc Ann-Pitta Frrwtrrrrll-rr, Club Zlillrnl Organization rf, W, ,fu ,l .r , r,r-fr r,'., Clrilr lr imrtt Intramurals, Clnsr. rrp, rf, f-ft C rl, lr ,r,,, ,. ,ltr clit, 'rfrfil Cr-,ffl rtt. ttf-fr 1, -1 Zrrvirrz C' ,tr f l 'r nrt V .l- .r' 'r l'rl .-lr rtl nl ltrwmfrurrrrr Chalrnrrin of I' , ' rl I, C rrrrrr rl'rr ltr lr 'r lrr ',rr lr rit rrl Fllfs Crlnrlirlrifi- for lr .r f rv, C ,rt tri' fr nr -,t llr rr. rwrrr, C-rin lrrllitr- for Mtv. Print, I .' I rrrrl Buchan, Charles--It rr r r- 'rtfr rr lfrlll Club, lntrrirnurriln, Ibrarnalic-, f t, Bulluck, Sylvia-Mixers Club t-lomeroom Committees I, 2, 3, 4, Jr. Chair Club, Intramurals, Girls Chorus, Choir, Choir Club, Homeroom Offices 2, 3, -i, Study Club Capps, George-Typing Club, Boy Scout, Traffic Committee, Radio Broadcasters, Winner ot Teen-Age Roadeo '53 and '54. Carroll, Doris Jane-Homeroom Offices, Mixers Club, Junior Choir, Treasurer of FHA, Student Organization Representative. Casey, Carole-Homeroom Offices, Jr. Choir, FHA, Girls Chorus. Cooke, Kenneth-Dlstributive Education Cooper, Doris-Treasurer of Freshman Class, Delegate to Honor Policy Conference, Honor Policy Committee at School, Classroom Offices, Hameroom Offices, Tri-Hr-Y Offices, Junior Choir, Chairman ot Program Committee for the Freshman Frolic, Contestant for Miss Print, Cheerleaders' Club-Secretary, Jr-Sr. Beauty Court, Representative to the Student Organization, Study Club, Program Committee for Jr,'Sr., Good Sports Club, Service Club, Senior Deb, Edsonlan Dramatics Organization, Page for the King's Daughter's Convention, Voice for Daphne in Blithe Spirit, Junior Class Nomination Committee. Covington, Patsy-Transfer from Dallas, Texas, Choir Club, Dramatics Club, Student Organization Representative, House G Grounds Committee, Delegate to Music Clinics at Greenville and Chapel Hill, Chorus, Daniels, Merle-Typing Club, Classroom Offices, J.V. Football Hot Stove League, Captain of Intramural Basketball Team, Hi-Y, Debating Club, Delegate to HIVY Conference, Art Club. Daniel, Peggy-Homeroom Offices, Freshman TriAHl-Y, Representative to the Student Organization, Good Sports Club, Service Club, Runner-up for Campus Sweetheart, Junior-Senior Beauty Court, Vice President of Edsonians, Cheerleader, Typing Club, Dramatics Club, Elections Committee, Junior-Senior Music Committee, Football Sponsor, Nami- natrng Committee, Decoration Committee for Sophomore Hop, Classroom Offices, Knitting Club, Queen of Harvest Festival, Candidate for Azalea Princess, Cheerleader for N. C, Shrine Bowl. Daughtridge, Charles-Home Room Offices and Home Room Committee Chairman, Dramatics Club, President of Hi-Y I, Delegate ta Hi-Y Conference, Eagle Scout, I-lot Stove League, Winner in Rocky Mount for Etanlcer's Oratorical Contest, Magazine Winner in I953, Chairman of Constitution Committee, Typing Club, Jr.-Sr Invitation Committee, Member of Social Committee, Vice President of Senior Class, Intramural Sports Daughtridge, William-Homeroom Offices, Clean-up Committee for Freshman Froltc, Gun Club, Hunting Cr Fishing Club, Machine Shop I, 2, D E., Bay Scout. Davis, Jackie-Jr Choir Club, Intramurals, F.H A. Officer, Homeroom Offices, Jr,-Sr Food Committee, Choir, Chorus, Representative to Music Festival at Chapel Hill Delamar, Edgar M.-Band I, Z, 3, 4, Intramural Sports I, 2, Homeroam Offices, Club Offices, Applied Science Club I, Photography Club 2, Dramatics Club 3, 4, Homcroom Committee Chairman, Boy Scout, Rocky Mount Band Clinic 3, Special Chapel Band I, 2, Dillard, Surah Ruth-Transfer student from Atlanta, Georgia, Red Cross Representative Dixon, Addison-Drill Club I, 2, Intramural Sports I, Z, B-Squad Bnst- etboll P, Athletic Club El, t-lomeroom Offices, Tennis 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, H..y 4 Eason, Roberta-Jr Choir Club, Homemom Offices, YATec-ns, l-tome! roam Committee Chairman, Mixer! Club, GirI's Chorus, Choir Club, D E Club, Dc-Ienate to D E Convention. Edwards, Clem-Cla-.r.ro-vm Office-,, Bfiqriarl Football I, P, Varsity Foullrull, -l, -I, It 'Qltliurl Bowl-I thrill, I, .' Varsity lin-.lfellvall J, 4, Varsity Barr-tlnll .', 3, II Shrine Bcvwl Game, Home Room Committee Chairman, Hlnrllltrfl of Ihr- Wet-I-, Choir .5 ll, HAFOS, l-tot Slove League, Art Club, Athlr-tif Clull Edwards, Patricia-ltomorrrrtnt fxlfliriw, Tri-IIIVY Officer, I, .', l'l0t'n4.' nrrrilwrr. Cluli Clrlmrfiruiwy Olfrrei. Tviunq Club, Knitting Clulr, Senior Prrvrli-qw L rmmltiim Chr-rr Ftlmnnrrini, Dram-itir Clulw, Oftlrge Helper Felton, Ronald Bruce-lr Vfiiuly lflisli-Iltnll l, Vrcrr l'rv'.irlvnf of Radio llrrtarlrri-,tirr'. I, ,', Irrlrrirntirlil lirrl-t-llirill Champion Team, Vim'-Prr . of ltirrnr-rrfrlrn I ,' Ilrrrrflirr fmfl Mnsfr-r of if-,-rvrnonrr-r. of RMHS, 'Ir-Iryisrr-rr lwrrrturtr--n-., ltr t', Dr-ll-riritw to Citrlan Ynuth Conference, tAt-rrrlif-r rrt 'wrilnr l'rr.lvr1w Crvntn1Ill1'r' Ailyrjrllhlttq Mrlnriqfjr af lltrg Filrirllnrrl, l'rrif,rrtni lrir-rrlrwr nf Rryrlrrr lirnotlrrixlt,-i'-, Club l, 2, J, I7 irli-'I lirutrl-rirlr-ru Cltrlv I, Y, I, 11 T l SENIOR STATISTICS Fclts, Eddie-Band, Handicraft Club, Typing Club, Club Offices, Home- room Offices, Blackbird Council, Eagle Scout, Circulation Manager of Blackbird, Senior Calling Cards Committee, Fentress, Margie-Tri-Hi-Y, Junior Choir, Classroom Offices, Art Club, Typing Service Club, Homeroom Offices, Student Directory Committee 4. Fisher, Lawrence Cortel+Transfer Student, Mixer's Club. Forbes, Jerry-Art Club, Member of Decoration Committee of Freshman Frolic, Personal Typing Club, Mixer's Club, Member of Christmas Dance Committee, Band. Foreman, Frances-Dramatics Club, Radio Broadcasters Club, Choir 2, 3, 4, G.A.A., Intramurals, Y-Teens, Choir Club, Tri-Hi-Y. Fountain, Mary Lee-Homeroom Offices, Treasurer of National Honor Society, Tri-Hi-Y, Good Sports Club, Commencement Marshal, Blackbird Staff, Dramatics Club, Bible Study Club, Knitting Club, Classroom Offices, Vice President of Spanish Department. Frazier, Jimmy-Gun Club, Refreshments Committee for Freshman Frolic, Hot Stove League, Intramurals, Study Club, Decorations Com- mittee for Pan American Banquet, Atomics and Electronics Club. Frazier, Jannelle-First Aid, Intramurals, GAA I, Z, Radio Broadcasters Club I, 2, Student Organization Representative 2, 3, 4, Homeroom Offices, Lost and Found Committee, Secretary to Mr. Adkins, Typing Service Club Vice President. Fuller, Mariorie-Homemakers Club, Jr. Radio Broadcasters Club, Typing Service Club. Gilbert, Clara Ann-Y-Teens, Homeroom Offices I, 2, 3, Homeroom Committees, Committee Chairman I, 3, 4, Homemaking Club, Intra- murals, Tri-Hi-Y, Radio Broadcasters Club, Choir 2, 3, 4, Office work. Gilbert, Earnest-D.O. 2, 3, Vocational Shop 4, Gun Club, Intramurals, Handicraft Club. Haddock, Jason-Transfer from Ayden, President D.E. Club. Hales, Dot-Mixers Club, Choir Club, Audio-Visual Club, Art Club, Cafeteria, Band 2, 3, 4, Edsonians. Hamad, Wasila-Dramatics Club, Art Club, Choir, Girls Chorus. Hammond, Flaye Maxwell-Student Organization Representative, Home- room Officer, Gun Club, Study Club, Mixers Club, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Eagle Scout, Boy's State Representative, Sports Editor of Blackbird. Hammond, Johnny-President of Freshman Class, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Art Club, Homeroom President, Social Committee, Hot Stove League Club, Baseball, BAFOS, Homeroom Vice President, Traffic Committee, Athletic Club, Jr.-Sr. Decoration Committee, HI-NOC-AR Staff, Choir. Hardesty, Winkie-Homeroom Offices, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain JV Football, Hi-Y, Classroom Offices, Decoration Committee for Freshman Fralic, BAFOS, Typing Club, Traffic Committee, Co-Captain Varsity Football, Choir, President of BAFOS, Billy Smith Memorial Trophy, Athlete of the Week, Track Team, Drill Club, Dramatics Club, Club Offices. Hagan, Harriette-Typing Club, Dramatics Club, Intramurals, President of Jr. Red Cross, Homeroom Offices, Jr,-Sr. Decorations Committee. Harris, Charles Edward-Homeroom President, Homeroom reporter, Dramatics Club, Musettes, Vice President of DE Club, Hatchett, Jane-Co-Chairman of Music Committee for Freshman Frolic, Miss Print Contest, Tri-Hi-Y, Homeroom Offices, Elections Committee, Secretary of Junior Class, Chairman of Music Committee for Jr. Sr., Official Delegate to National Honor Society Convention, DAR Citizenship Award, Delegate to Girls' State President of Service Club, Good Sports Club, Secretary of National Honor Society, Treasurer of Student Organization, Outstanding Senior. Hayes, Joy Ann-Homeroom Offices, Hornemalfers Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Offices in Muscltes, Delegate to Future Teacher Convention in Chapel Hill, Typing Club, Radio Broadcasters Club, Classroom Offices, Invita- tions Committee to Sophomore Hop, Blackbird Staff, Student Government Representative, Good Sports Club, National Honor Society, Senior Class Secretary, Choir. Hayes, Jack Aycock-Homeroom Officer, Art Club, Speaking and Debating Club, Applied Science Club, JV Football, Student Organization 2 terms, Club Offices, Classroom Offices, Treasurer of Senlor Class. Herring, Jimmy-HI-NOC-AR Staff, President Art Club, Social Com- mittee, Edsonians, Jr. Red Cross. 9 High, John-Transfer from West Edgecombc, Edsonian, lllifers Club, Huntina and Fishing Club Hinton, Dwight-Homeroom Offices I, 2, Elections Committee, Gun Club, Handicraft Club, Athletics Club, Mixers Club, Tennis I, Z, 3, 4, Hi-Y, State High School Doubles Champions for 'S4. Howell, Carolyn Naomi-Transfer Student, Jr Red Crocs, Vice President and President of Bible Club, Secretary and Treasurer of Typing Service Club, Howell, Lois-Typing Club, Study Club, Choir, President of Typing Servlce Club, Dramatics Club, Bond, Homeroom and Secretory, Intramurals, Student Organization, Black in Band Office, Jr ASI. Invitations Committee, Offices-President Assistant to Mr, Found Committee, Homeroom Repree Tri-Hi-Y, Cleanup Club, Chairman of the Calling Card Committee, Edsonians, Jr Class Vice President, Clean-up Committee for Jr.-Sr. Hudson, Mildred Joyce-Service Club, Last and Entertainment Committee for the Freshman Frolic, sentative, I, Z, Homeroom Secretary I, Z, 3, Committee, I-tomemaking Club, Radio Broadcasters James, Betty-Dramatics Club, Knitting Club, Typing Club, Bible Study Club, Homeroom Offices, Student Organization, Chairman Lost and Found Committee, Candidate for Jr,-Sr. Beauty Court, Office Assistant, Tri-I-li-Y Club, Runner up for Campus Sweetheart, Class Room Officer, Sophomore Class Nominations Committee, Club Offices, Jennings, Peggy-Homemakers Club, Cut-A-Rug Club, Jr. Red Cross, Intramurals, FHA Club 3, 4, Committee Chairman 3, 4, Officer in Fl-IA. Janes, Barbara Ann--Junior Choir, Tri-Hi-Y, Bible Club Z, 3, Choir, Homeroom Offices. Jones, Charlotte-Refreshment Committee for Freshman Frolic, Jr. Choir, TrifHi-Y, Musette Club, Homeroom Offices, Art Club, Club Offices, Jr Red Cross Council, Delegate to FTA meeting in Greenville, Student Organization Representative, Marshal at NCEA Meeting, Stud- ent Directory Committee. Joyner, Linda-Homeroom Offices I, Z, 3, Tri-Hi-Y, Edsonians Dramatics Organization, Dramatics Club I, Z, Mixers Club, Typing Club, Black Masauers, Decorations Committee for Christmas Dance, Office Help 2, 4. Kennedy, Audrey-Tri-Hi-Y, Dramatics Club, Winner of Freshman Orientation Program, Decoration Committee for Freshman Frolic, Student Organization, Class Officer, Decoration for Sophomore Hop, Secretary of Class 2, Jr. Radio Broadcasters Club, Musettes, Jr Class President, Homeroom President, Good Sports Club, Service Club, Treasurer of Good Sports Club, National Honor Society, Marshal for Commencement, Senior Superlative. Killebrew, Kenneth-Homeroom Offices, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Applied Science Club, Handlcraft Club, Art Club, Eastern Carolina Band Clinic, Jr. Music Club, Music, and Figure Committee, Dramatics Club, Senior Privilege Committee, Invitations for Christmas Dance. Kincheloe, William Hatcher-Editor of HI-NOC-AR, Gun Club, Home- room Offices I, 2, 3, Vice President National Honor Society, Delegate to NC National Honor Society, Student Organization I, 2, Delegate to Boys' State, Jr-Sr, Program Committee Co-Chairman, Chief Com- mencement Marshal, Eagle Scout, Kiwanis Boy of the Month, Handicraft Club, Outstanding Senior, Classroom Offices, Editor of Babybird, TV Panel. Lamm, Angeline-Mixers Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Homeroom Offices, Mixers Club, Jr Red Crass representative, Candidate for Miss Print, Study Club. Lamm, Dolores Ann-Glee Club I, Z, 3, Homeroom Officer Committee Chairman, Cheerleaders Club, Tennis Club, Valley Ball, Student Organization Representative, Choir Club I, 2, 3, lntra-Mural Sports. Lane, Martha-Band l, 2, 3, 4, GAA l, 1, 3, Radio Broadcasters, Intro-murals Lee, Leah-Program Committee Freshman Frolic' Homeroom Offices, Tri-Hi-Y, Art Club, Decoration Committee for Sophomore I-top Student Organization Representative 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club, Ectsc-nian Dramatic Organization, Student Directory Committee, Miss Print Candidate, Nominating Committee, Candidate for Jr.-Sr Beauty Court, Classroom Offices, Decoration Committee for Christmas Dance, Choir, Offlce Assistant. SENIOR STATISTICS Lewis, Patricia-Transfer Student, Elections Committee, Classroom Officer Program Chairman of the Mixers Club Manning, James-l-tomeroorn Offices Hat-Stove League Club, B-Squad and Varstty Basketball, Athletic Club, Intro-mural Basketball, Baseball 3 -l, Gun Club, Senior Hi-Y Manning, Mary Ruth-Cut Aeliiug Club, Secretary ef GAA, Mixer's Club l, Q Musettes Secretary and Treasurer of Y-Teens, Student helper in library for three years, Homeroom Committees Manning, Peggy-Typing Club, l-tomeroom Committee I, 2, Choir Club, Girl's Chorus, Choir 1, 3, Red Cross, Intramurals, Club, Lost and Found Committee, Study Club. 3, 4, Jr Jr. Choir Mclntyre, Jeanette-Student Organization I, 2, 3, Tri-Hi-Y, l-tomeroom Offices Art Club, Classroom Offices, Football Sponsor 3, 4, Jr. Music Club Knitting Club, President at Good Sports Club, Service Club, National Honor Society, Secretary Senior Class, Office Assistant. Mclntyre, William H.-Dramatics Club, Football I, 2, 3, Handicraft Club, Edsonians Vice President of Block. Masauers, Jr.-Sr. Decorating Committee Chairman Stage Manager, Homeraom Offices, Personality of the Month Service Club, Dramotics Scrap Book, Contest Plays. Melton, Carol Jean-Classroom Offices, Dramatics Club, Glee Club, Cut-AfRug Club, Advanced Gym, Study Club, Choir, Office Assistant, Gtrls' Chorus, Homeroom Committees. Miller, Bruce Carlton-Band 3, 4, Transfer from Roanoke Rapids, Athletic Club. Band President, Drum Mayor, Student Director, Musette Club Moore, Hazel Irene-Transfer from Linthicrum, Maryland, Dramatlcs Club, Debating Club, FHA Secretary Moore, Lottie-Classroom Office, Jr Choir, Homeroom Commtttees, l, 2, 3, 4, Jr Radio Broadcasters Club, Study Club, I-lomeroom Treas- urer, Edsonian Morgan, Carole Virginia-Freshman Trl-Hi-Y, Homeroom Offices I, 2, Red Cross, Dramatics I, 2, Blackbird Staff, Radio Broadcasters Club. Nelms, Edmond-Football 2, 3, Gun Club, Vocattonal Machine Shop. Nelms, John-l-lomeroom Office, Radio Broadcasters Club, Edsontans, High School Choir, Homeroom Committees, Vice President of Boys Chorus, Intramurals, Boy Scout, Typing Club, Classroom offices. Newbold, Nancy-Tri-Ht-Y, Art Club, Elections Committee, Refreshment Committee for Freshman Frolic, Choir, President of l-tomeroom, Musettes, Cheerleader, Offices in the Chorus, Music Committee for Jr-Sr, Jr Music Club, President of Sr. Class, Good Sports Club, tlattonol Honor Society, Runner-ua in I Speak for Democracy Contest, Student Organization, Outstandtng Senior, l-ll-NOC-AR Staff. Nicholson, Blake B.-Gun Club, Typing Club, Christmas Decorations. Odom, Becky-Tri-HI-Y, Decotattnq Committee for Freshman Erollc, Homeroom offices, Decorating Committee for Sophomore Hop, Art Club, Dramotics Club, Classroom Offices, Jr Class Nominating Committee. Student Organization, Decorating Committee for Jr,-Sr. Odom, Donnie-Art Club, Handicraft Club, Personal Typing, DE, D.O, Classroom offices, Boy Scout, Intramurals, l-tameroom Committee, Oliver, Lu Decoration Dr-lc-nate J Frtltrrr of Eftnnntan, Daughters cinda-l-lomeroom ' Off Committee for Sophomore r Pc-rl Cross Training C Elaclflsvr-l, TE Essay winner. Edmonton Productions, Parham, Shirley Jean-Jr Choir Porno Brfmfl .n Grr-nn ,t cantr-rf, Club, Musettr-s President TriAHiAY, Art Club, Hop, President Drarnattcs Club, President Jr Red Cross, Feature Businr--,r, Manager of Blackbird, icci. enter, Outll and Scroll, Page for King's Club, First Aid Club, Mnrers Club, Marshal to the IICEA Convention llc-, Ctn'.'. Pnom Ctftlcew, Erlaonians Parker, Margie--Tri-ltr f, Horn Cr,rrrrt-tti..- want' rftmnfr it. Chi I r f wt, Funnfr utr tm tnf- Frmhrnnn F r Mnrr' Club, Tnlinf Gitnln-r Tlnvfl rrroom Offices, Maiorette, Program rolic, Drarnfittfr. Club, 'Miss Rocky Prinrt,-ss, Miss Print Runner-un, r.-f.t..f.t mmf ft.1,, Cnm,ltif. poll 'Our--n Dftltlain Cowl -ports CIUIJ, Service Club, Edsonians, lr .r r.,-tit, cfnn, cttrrtptit, f.y,ftfttiw,ft cfmfltfmtfs, club autres Patterson, I1'ir-fl rtrul l r ll C ill f f,tr -l UF Pearce, M Frrtft r.,',,t ff' rl Cf' Bobby.-J. cnutr Cm, tiny- chorus 7, 3, zpf-not Choir, Cnntr Conti-rt Curnrnlttf-rt, tyftlrtqfitrg to FCC Choir Clinic, Frwn ,ttfq Clilt Ill' ilult Erwltrlfilrtrrwnl Cnmnnttnr- at Cnn.rnv tftrt ttormtrnctrn Cnrnmtttrrtr. yn-Tn til r ttnrn-r,r,rn rllttf r-'. l'ritrirrirn Comrniltr-e for Frtlr l'rnf,rfirrt Cnnrntttttr- fur ' .-'r rtlwnrrtorn Hop, I-rt Club. lfl'.f,r-tann Cut: atfttcfx Choir MO Perry, Virginia-Homemalving Club, Homeroom Committees I, 2, 3, 4, Jr Choir Club, Homeroom Reporter, Girls' Chorus. Philips, Jock-JV Basketball, JV Football, Varsity Football, Homcroom Offices, Gun Club, Hot Stove League, Study Club, Atomics and Electronics Club, Dramatics Secretory. Pierce, Billy-Varsity Baseball I, 3, 4, Hot Stove League, B-Squad Basketball, Homeroom Officer 2, 3, 4, Vice President Radio Broadcasters Club, DE, President of Sr Hi-Y Club, All-Tournament team in the Greensboro Hi-Y Basketball Tournament, Drill Club, Speech Club. Pierce, Janice Faye-Band I, 2, 3, 4, Jr. Red Cross Club, Choir, Mixers Club, Musettes, Edsonians, Homeroom Committee, Assistant tn Library, 3 Years. Pierce, Joyce Annette-Invitation Committee for Freshman Frolic, Jr. Choir, Band I, 2, 3, Student Organization, Study Club, I-lomeraom Offices, Alternate Delegate to Girls' State, National Honor Society, Jr. Red Cross Representative, Dramalics Club, Band Librarian, Librarian Assistant. Pittman, Jessie Clelle-Choir, Musettes, Allied Youth Committee, Radio Broadcasters, Sophomore Expert, Delegate to Future Teachers Con- vention 3, 4, Delegate to Classroom Teachers Conference, Service Club, Chairman Courtesy Campaign, Club Officers, Homeroom Offices, DE Convention, Devotional Chairman. Polson, Loretta Ann-Mixers Club, Cut-A-Rug Club, DE Club. Powell, Royce-Gun Club, Hot Stove League, DE Club I, 2, Head Delegate to DE Convention, Nominating Committee at State DE Convention. Pridgcn, Atlas-Art Club, Study Club, Atomics and Electronics Club. Pridgen, Earl-Applied Science Club, Drill Club, Study Club, Intramurals. Proctor, Shirley Anne-Homeroom Offices, Jr. Choir, Chairman of Invitations Committee for Freshman Frolic, Tri-l-li-Y, Mixers Club, Dramatics Club, Treasurer of Homeroom, Art Club, Secretary Mr. Adkins, Classroom Offices. Proctor, Steve-Gun Club, Mixers Club, Audio Visual Aid Club, Choir, Typing Club, Edsonians. Purvis, Marty-Freshman Tri-Hi-Y, Decoration Committee for Freshman Frolic, Cheerleader Club, Dramatics Club, Jr.-St. Decoration Committee, Treasurer of Jr Class, Service Club, Homcroam Prestdent, Decoration Committee for Sophomore Frolic, Classroom Offices. Rabil, Carolyn Joan-l-tomeroom Offices I, 2, 4, Tri-Hi-Y Offices I, 2, Treasurer of Radio Broadcasters Club, Treasurer of Jr. Class, Jr.-Sr. Program Committee, Jr,-Sr, Clean-up Committee, Cap and Gown Committee, Mtxers Club, Social Committee, Football Sponsor, Service Club. Raynor, Frances-Jr Choir Club, Homemaking Club, Bible Study Club, Study Club. Rich, Carolyn-Harneroom President, Treasurer of Muscttcs, Jr. Choir, GAA, Student Organization, Intramurals, Jr-Sr Entertainment Com- mittee, Bond, Jr. Radio Broadcasters Club, Classroom Offices, National Honor Society, Band Office Assistant for Mr Black, Jr. Music Club. Ricks, Eddie-Homeroom Offices, Handicraft Club, Study Club, Treasurer of Jr. Red Cross, Typing Club Ricks,' Lady-Transfer from Red Oak, l-tomcroom Offices, Elections Committee, Stu-lent Organization, Nominating Committee, Football Sponsor, Calling Card Committee, Knitttng Club, Bible Study Club. Robbins, Erwin-Secretary of the Freshman Class, l-lomemalfers Club, Hop Jr Red Cros National Mu tc Club Commencement Conference, Secretary to thc President of the Jr Music Invitations Committee for thr- Sophomore Honnr society Vcrr Prcsidr-nt of the J Tri-Hi-Y, Decorations Committee for the Freshman Fralic, Art Club, . C , i, 1 , , r 'I , Marshal, Deli-nate to the Civttan Youth 'tluilr-nt Orfzantxriltan, l-ll NOC AP Stall, Musical Dirt-ctar of ln the Maori , Mina Print, Homvraom Offices, Classroom Offices, Senior Club, l'1lu',ine'.'. Manager of Erlsaniann, 'turtr-rlativi? Ruse, Harry-Gun Club Hot Slove Ln-aoue, Drill Club, Baseball, Student Drrloinlzatian Rom, Mary Katherine-Bible 'tliirly Club l, 7 3, Slutty Club, Musetles, lltirnrrrrinm Olttrr-v, Zturlwnt ltr-Inf-r in School Library I, II, 3, 4. Ruffin, Carlton--l'Ja',rfIyaIl T, J, 4, Hrttnf-room Oftires, JV Football, Drill Clult, lnlrnmurnln Cltatr Club 3, 4, Drarnaltcs, Boys Chorus, llnnit-roam Cnrntrutti,-i ,, Hi-Y, H-'rt Stove League SENIOR STATISTICS Savage, Robert Bruce-Vice President of Sophomore Class, Homeroom Offices, Eagle Scout, Gad and Country Award, Class President 2 Semesters, BAFOS, Delegate to Honor Policy Convention, Hi-Y, Personality of the Month, Crvitan Citizenship Award, Delegate to National Honor Society Convention, Commencement Marshal, Kiwanis Boy of the Month, President of National Honor Society, Delegate to NC Student Council Congress, Fire Drill Committee, HI-NOC-AR, Outstanding Senior, Student Organization, Co-Chairman, Jr.-Sr. Program Committee, Typing Club, Delegate to make Report to Nation for BSA from the South East. Sellers, Evelyn-GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals, Mixers Club, Band 3, 4, Homeroom Offices, Cut-A-Rug. Shearin, Wiley-Boy Scout, Dramatics Club, Intramurals, Homeroom Offices, Typing Club, Student Organization Magazine Reporter, President of Homeroom, Hl-NOC-AR, Treasurer of Sr. Class, National Honor Society, Jr.-Sr. Invitations Committee. Smith, Elizabeth-Art Club, Dramatic Club, Certificate of Merit in Scholastic Art Awards Contest, Tri-Hi-Y Officer. Soden, Bobby-Drill Club, Homeroom Officer, Typing Club, Hi-Y, Radio Broadcasting Club. Stallings, Louise-Refreshment Committee for Freshman Frolic, Deco- rating Committee for Christmas Dance, Decorating Committee for Sophomore Hop, Radio Broadcasters Club, Art Club, Service Over Self Club, Homeroom Offices, Class Offices. Bobby Stancil--Homeroom Officer, B-Squad Football, Drill Club, B-Squad Basketball, Hot Stove League, Baseball Manager 2, 3, Band l, 2, 3, Hunting and Fishing Club, Member of Hi-Y Champion Basket- ball Team in Greensboro, Sr. Hi-Y Chaplain, Mixers Club. Stephens, Paul-JV Football, JV Basketball, Band l, 2, Decoration Committee for Sophomore Hop, Gun Club, Hot Stove League, Hunting and Fishing Club, Atomics and Electronics Club, Decoration Committee for Christmas Dance, Varsity Football 3, 4, Track Team, Homeroom President, Athlete of the Week. Jean Stephenson-Mixer's Club, Homeroom Offices, Musettes, Classroom Offices, Student Organization Representative, Junior Choir, Sr. Nom- inating Committee, Blackbird Committee, Typing Service Club, Social Committee Chairman, Y-Teen President. Joyce Stone-Dramatics Club, Junior Red Cross representative, Cut-a-Rug Club, Homeroom Offices, Student Organization Represen- tative, Trl-Hi-Y, Junior-Senior Invitations Committee, Study Club, Senior Nominating Committee, Intramurals. Sugg, Charlaine-Bible Club President, Vice President of School Prayer Meeting, Choir, Band, Homeroom offices. Sultan, Barbara Lee-Homeroom offices, Dramatics Club, Mixer's Club, Delegate to Future Teacher Convention, Musette Club offices, Edsonlan Dramatic Organization, Marshal to NCEA Convention. Sutton, Barbara-GAA, Intramurals, Mixer's Club, Radio Broadcasting Club, Cafeteria Assistant, Choir, Dramatics. Taylor, John Andrew, Jr.-Handicraft Club l, Z, Athletic Club, Gun Club, Intramural Football 2, Hi-Y Offices. Taylor, Connie-Dramatic Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Personal Typing Club, Girl's Athletic Association, Choir Club and Girl's Chorus, Edsonian Dramatic Organization, Bible Club, Junior Music Club, Intramural Volleyball Captain. Thorpe, Sandy-Treasurer of Sophomore Class, Vice President of Sophomore Class, Eagle Scout, God and Country Award, Homeroom Offices, Treasurer of Service Club, President of Student Organization, Kiwanis Boy of the Month, Senior Superlatlve, BAFOS, Handicraft Club, Decorations Committee for Jr-Sr., Personality of the Month. Viverette, Jimmy-Handicraft, Homeroom Offices, Gun Club, Social Committee, Dramatics Club, Hi-Y, Intramurals, Classroom Offices. Warren, Mary Frances-Junior Red Cross Representative, First Aid Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Mixer's Club, Radio Broadcaster's Club, President of Musettes, Miss Future Teacher of Rocky Mount, Vice-President of State Future Teachers, Marshal for NCEA Convention, Registration Com- mittee for State FTA Convention, Good Sports Club, Junior Music Club, Assistant Girl Scout Leader, Band, National Honor Society. Webb, Peggy--Jr. Choir Club l, 2, Sophomore Hop Refreshment Com- mittee, FHA Treasurer, Jr.-Sr. Invitations Committee, FHA Historian, Homeroom Office. Wells, Elizabeth Ann-Mxxer's Club, GAA, Study Club, Cheerleader Club, Dramatics. West, Woodrow-Vice-President of Photography Club, Member of the Blackbird Staff Z, Member of Edsonians. Whitehurst, Peggy-Freshman Tri-Hi-Y, Decorations Committee for Freshman Frolic and Sophomore Hop, Reporter for School, Dramatics Club, Art Club, Secretary of Junior Red Cross Club, Program Committee for Jr.-Sr,, Blackbird Staff, Personality of the Month, Nattonol Honor Society, Good Sports Club, Service Club. Wicker, Sally Ann-Homeroom Officer, Tri-Hi-Y, Dramatics Club, Red Cross Club, Junior-Senior Invitations Committee, Art Editor of Blackbird Staff. Williams, Lillian Frances-Classroom Offices, I-lomemakers' Club, Typing Club, GAA, Jr. Choir, FHA Vice-President, Girls' Chorus. Williams, Joyce-GAA, DE 2, Mlxer's Club, Radio Broadcasters' Club, Class Offices. Williams, Kay-Girls' Chorus, Homeroom Offices, Cheerleaders' Club, Personal Typing Club, Y-Teens. Williams, Margaret-Art Club, Senior Girl Scout, GAA, Debators Club, Band 2, 3, Musettes, Marshal to NCEA Convention, Delegate to FHA Convention. Williams, Richard-Apploed Science Club, Red Cross Club, Handicraft Club, Hi-Y, Mixer's Club, Intramurals, Classroom officer. Williford, Kay-Red Cross Representative, Student Government Repre- sentative, Chairman of Refreshments Committee for Freshman Frolic, Clvitan Citizenship Award, GAA, Mixers' Club, Class Secretary, Chair- man of Refreshments Committee for Sophomore Hop, National Honor Society, Good Sports Club, Delegate to Girls' State, Homeroom Offices, FHA, Chairman of Refreshments Committee for Jr.-Sr., HI-NOC-AR Staff, Football sponsor, Publicity Chairman of the Student Organiza- tion, Senior Superlatlve. Willis, Carolyn-Glee Club, FHA Club, Intramurals, Jr. Choir, GAA, Homeroom Offices. Willoughby, James-Handicraft Club, Photography Club, Typing Club, Mixers' Club, Homeroom Offices. Wimberley, Addison-Homeroom Offices, Hot Stove League, Gun Club, BAFOS, Study Club, Varsity Baseball-Captain, B Sauad Basketball and Varsity Basketball, Mixers' Club. Wimberley, Bobby-Homeroom Offices, Student Organization Repre- sentative Athletic Club, Service Club, BAFOS, Golf Team, B Squad Basketball, Tennis Team, Varsity Football Team, President of Junior Class, Vice President of Student Organization, Senior Superlative. Kathleen Windham-Dramatics Club, Class Offices, Homeroom Offices, Jr. Choir, Photography Club, Head Malorette 3, 4, Jr. Red Cross Representative. Winstead, Joyce Marlene-Typing Club, Class Offices, Homeroom Offices, Girls Chorus, Choir Club Wood, M, L., Jr.-President of Red Cross, Dramatics, Football, Student Government Representative, Gun Club, Photography Club, Intramurals, Wynne, Billy-Junior Varsity Football l, Z, Gun Club, Drill Club, Homeroom Offices, Student Organization Representative, Study Club, Atomic and Electronics Club Yelverton, Sue-Homeroom Offices, Student Organization Representative, Ho.se and Grounds Committee, Program Committee for Freshman Frolic, Trl-Hi-Y Offices, Dramatics Club, Elections Committee, Deco- rations Committee for Sophomore Hop, Edsonlan, Contest Plas Manu Committee for Jr -Sr, Classroom Offices, Cheerleader, Social Committee, Nominatlng Committee. C ?Il0lU!QC!gQl7lQIfLf Now you've had a chance to see the whole book That the staff has arranged for you, But we can't let you think that it was just we fifteen That did it all-for that's not true' The i955 l-li Noc Ar that you hold in your hand Was made possible by lots of folks-even you? So we'd like to take this opportunity, if we may, To give credit where credit is due. Thank you, we say to all you students Who helped by subscribing to the book, And another tip of our hat to the faculty, For their cooperation when the pictures was took. To Mr. Edson and Mr. Johnson we express appreciation For their encouragement and words so kind, To Mrs, Carr our sincere gratitude is expressed For keeping our books, and not losing her mindl To the merchants of Rocky Mount we bow three times, For without their support there would be no book. And to Dot, Bugs and James--and the rest of the Barringer crew Orchids for making us prettier than we lookl To Charlie Killebrew we offer our heartfelt thanks For flying low to get the view of our school that's so fine. And a medal should go to Mr. Hatcher Kincheloe For trusting Bill with the new car for the Charlotte trips lAnd he did it not once--but three times? To our Charlotte friends we want to make a deep bow, For their assistance and advice so sage, To the versatile Marjorie Bartlett for her creative efforts That are reflected on every page. To Mr Max Ward for his friendly interest and help By being always available in time of need, ' And to Mr Virgil Spencer, a considerate host, Who proved it with both thought and deed To all the members of the Delmar Staff Whose kindness we'll never forget, Our deepest appreciation--Wand admiration, too, For rnalfing this the best book yet' l QAIIHL 7!UHq THE 1955 HI NOC AR STAFF BETTER PICTURES MAKE ' U BETTER f A'NN u!A1Qs V n, b V Q V CH O L1 N A f K5 -THiSQEiGfjf16bv1iTEsif iikifibfz'-.isle STAFF ,xv 1 ,Avri l J f . ii 4 ' - rnffx' X X f . . 9 v' fx fr ? f , Charles Ezzelle and Mrs, Ross get thmgs strorght about who gets. thc book ot the and of the year Some Y ,- Mr, Padgett teaches The Buble Study Club. Mr, and Mrs Future Tco Charles Horns and Carolyn typtfy Instructors to como. SPEAKING OF PICTURES Fun on the trom, und Q Iittlc hard work too. Those students orc donno o Iuttle of both os they lourncy toward Fuycttcvullc 1' n, 'v x Q. Ac . M 1 XJ 'H . iff!!! 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