Roxboro High School - Rocket Yearbook (Roxboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1962 volume:

, 1,, . Si ' A j, t • � V NEW YEAR . . . year C7ls CRecorcfecf yn Published by The Annual Staff Of ROXBORO HIGH SCHOOL Roxboro, North Carolina Mi| I 1 1 1 ! I 1 HH 3 hOe loearn Ulirouqh Fred jumps for a rebound during the game with Durham. Mr. McDuffie teaches the economic students the importance of consumer education. The library provides literature to read and a quiet place in which to study. Cjxpforina ( L. . ZH ' John, Kent, Butch, and Susan concentrate on experiment during physics lab. The cheerleaders cheer the undefeated Rockets onto the field. Students help the cheerleaders decorate the goal posts. FOREWORD Launching a new year . . . falling leaves . . . strolling students . . . new discoveries . . . knowledge gained through guidance of others . . . confidence . . . progress . . . individuals seeking leadership and a sense of belonging. T)eue op Uhrouah belter Sporis mans hip II 5 DEDICATION Through the years the students, the faculty, and the staff of Roxboro High School have grown to love and respect you because you have given graciously of your time to our school. As a result of your devotion, kind encouragement, and patience, we come to realize our true abilities and to develop them to their fullest. In gratitude and recognition for all that you have done for our school, we dedicate the 1962 ROCKET to you, MRS. VIRGINIA H. WELDON CONTENTS C cfucaiion . 10 CPers on afiiies . 20 CPariicipation . SO Gompeiiiion . 106 . 32 Sefeciion . 144 The junior and senior student council represen¬ tatives discuss plans for College Day. The Jr.-Sr. reception marks the beginning of an enchanting night. The cheerleaders lead a rousing pep rally for the Henderson game. 1 J- ' tr f ? M 1 V ' ls)e JKaiure UJirou Ji Sharing Sod of ancf Sxira Gurricufar Snciwities . . . LAUNCHING A NEW YEAR . . . a year meaning not just a passage of time, but a step for¬ ward in our growth ... a year filled with social and extracurric¬ ular activities . . . School Spirit Week . . . rousing pep rallies . . .the unforgettable Christmas Dance . . . the clubs and the football games ... a year en¬ riched with the determination to achieve higher scholastic attain¬ ments. The future teachers plan for their next Mon¬ day night covered-dish supper. Butch leads the induction ceremony for the new Key Club members. ) I Brenda and John realize that their high school years are coming to an end. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, familiar faces remind us of friendships we will never forget. These are among the joys that will remain in our memories of Roxboro High School. Sy C tienJiny ROXBORO HIGH SCHOOL 9 Grading exams . . . assigning term papers . . . guiding the students in prep¬ aration for the future . . . sponsoring and advising the various clubs . c . partici¬ pating in R.H.S. activities. R. B. Griffin Superintendent of Person County Public Schools Roxboro High School should be grateful for its devoted faculty and staff, its admini¬ strative leaders, and its board of trustees. C lcfminisiraiiue loeacfers . Mr. Walter S. Rogers Principal of Roxboro High School They make our school run smoothly in order that we may receive the best preparation for our future. Mrs. Mary Winder Holeman Secretary to Principal 12 Mrs. Rachel B. Brown W.C.U.N.C. A.B. English I, Sponsor of Freshman Class Mrs. Grace O. Clayton Greensboro College, Duke University A.B. English III, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Ethel B. Knight Eton College A. B. English II, III Mrs. Peggy T. Parker Flora Macdonald College, U.N.C. A.B. English I, II, Annual Advisor Mrs. Irene G. Street SuIIins College, Queens College Librarian Miss Frances H. Walser Peace College, University of Michigan, U.N.C. Liberal Arts English III, rV, Sponsor of Tri-Hi-Y ynstruci Students enjoy Mr. McDuffie ' s summer school class. Mrs. Berger prepares the Glee Club for the annual Christmas Concert. Mrs. Della D. Crowell Salem College, W.C.U.N.C. A. B. Algebra I, n, Sponsor of Senior Class Mrs. Annie Belle Duncan Longwood College B. S. General Math, Algebra I, Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, Student Council Ad¬ visor Mrs. Mary F. Edens Milligan College A. B. Biology, Sponsor of Cheerleaders Mrs. Nell C. Hamlet W.C.U.N.C., Duke University B. S., M.A. General Science, Chemistry, Physics, Sponsor of Science Club and Sopho¬ more Class Mrs. Sue B. McWhorter Iowa State University, Ouachita College B.S., M.S. Home Economics I, II, IH, Sponsor of F.H.A. Mrs. Virginia H. Weldon Duke University A.B. English I, Plane Geometry, Dean of Girls, Sponsor of F.T.A. Mr. Fred E, Bishop Duke University, U.N.C., Wake Forest College B.A., M.A. Distributive Education, Sponsor of Junior Class and National Honor Society, Finan¬ cial Advisor for Annual and Newspaper Mrs. Elsie Harris E.C.C. A.B. Typing I, General Math, Counseling Mr. P. Waldo Hawkins N.C. State B.S., M.S. Vocational Agriculture I, H, HI, IV, Sponsor of F.F.A. Mr. Albert L. Hendren Chicago University, Duke University, East Radford Teachers ' College, Ferrum College, N.C. State, U.N.C. A.B., M. ED. Carpentry Miss Gertrude M. Holt Boston University, State Teachers ' College, Mass. B.S. Bookkeeping II, General Business, Typewriting II Mr. T. Upton Horton University of Idaho, University of Tennessee, Western Carolina College ! B.S. i Business Arithmetic, Business English, Short¬ hand I and II ! i 1 an cf open ‘Ooors o 0 ur Oulure The students stand as the seniors march into the auditorium. Mr. Rogers, Mr, McDuffie, and Betsy make a list of the donated hospital gifts. HOSPITill Dliy w� eaii c5 fponsor Mrs. Mary Earle Berger Greensboro College B.M. Civics, Glee Club, A Chorus Mrs. Rosalie P. Gates Duke University, Greensboro College A.B., M.A. Modern World History, U.S. History Mr. Jack B. McDuffie U.N.C., Wake Forest College B.S., M.S. Civics, Economics and Sociology, U.S. History, Student Council Advisor Mrs. Ann M. Morris E.C.C., Sorbonne, Universite de Paris A.B., B.S. Economics and Sociology, French I, H Mrs. Mildred S. Nichols Duke University A.B., M.A. English IV, Latin 1, II, Public Speaking Mr. Paul Vittur Miami University, U.N.C. Band Director Mr. James K. Edens Milligan College, U.N.C. B.S. General Science, Athletic Director, Basket¬ ball Coach, Physical Education Miss Lou Ellen Flowers E.C.C. B.S. Business Arithmetic, Girls’ Basketball Coach, Physical Education Mr. John E. Morris Duke University, U.N.C. A.B. Physical Education, U.S. History, Football Coach Mrs. Berger ' s A Chorus prepares to sing a song of American heritage. ancf CPariicipaie in Our ciiuiiies Mrs. Weldon explains the relationship of a circle and a chord during her 7th period geometry class. The BUS DRIVERS assume a great responsibility for the students ' when they accept their job. They in¬ clude the following: Martin Brann, Bary Clayton, Wayne Clayton, Steve Daniel, Buddy Hall, John James, Linwood Montgomery, H.L. Newton, Mark Wrenn, Leroy Buchanan, Bernell Duncan. 18 Mrs. Janie W. Aiken, DIETICIAN, plans the preparation of meals. Mrs.Audry Thomas, Mrs. Janie Aiken, Mrs. Alma Brewer, Mrs. Dunevant, Mrs. Maxie Johnson, Rebecca McMahon, and Elizabeth Brown prepare and serve our meals. Serue QJs ancf DCeep Our Schoof Gfean I® Our CUSTODIANS, Laura and J. P. Allen, are faithful to their duty of keeping our school clean. Exchanging class rings . . . waiting in the lunch line . . . pushing through crowded halls . . . missing the bus . . . completing a term paper . . . looking forward to the weekends . . . dozing in class Senior Class Officers President—Earl Bradsher Treasurer—Carole Bradsher Vice-President--Susan Richmond Sergeant-at-Arms--Jack Hester enior y ear Queen Brenda rides across the football field during Homecoming festivities. Harold lights the bonfire. 22 LYNDA LOU ABBITT ALVIN YANCEY ALLEN, JR. MARY JANE BARNETT HAYWOOD STUART BARNETTE ANDREW JACKSON BOHANON ARCHIE CARVER BOHANON 23 Jr.-Sr.--an Evening in Paris. BRENDA GENEVA BOWES CLAUDIA JEAN BRADSHER EARL EGBERT BRADSHER, III NANCY CAROLE BRADSHER BRENDA GAY BRANDON CARL MARTIN BRANN 24 RUBY ALICE BRANSCOME BARBARA ANN BRENDLE WADE DOUGLAS BRIGGS BRENDA BAYNES BROOKS CHARLES FRAZIER BROOKS LEROY BUCHANAN cSZ y’d ’ riuina an (f 2 ) neamina 25 The guests pass through the receiving line at Jr.-Sr. John portrays Onion John in a chapel program. OCo On y a SARAH VIRGINIA BULLOCK JOE DALLAS CARVER MARION SAMUEL CARVER WALTER WEBB CHADWICK, JR. JOHNNIE WILLIAM CHAMBERS AUBREY YANCEY CLAYTON 26 Butch speaks to the Key Club. BARRY QUINTON CLAYTON BETSY EVONNE CLAYTON BRENDA SUE CLAYTON CHARLES RANDALL CLAYTON GERALDINE CLAYTON JOHN WAYNE CLAYTON 27 LARRY WAYNE CLAYTON LINDA CAROLE CLAYTON MARIAN PAULETTE CLAYTON MICHAEL BRUCE CLAYTON WAYNE LEE COLE LINDA CAROLYN CRABTREE Barbara and Phyllis find the French lab fascinating. 28 SUZANNE WINSTEAD CRAVEN NORMAN ROGER CRUMPTON MARY LEE CULLEY SYBIL MARRINER CURLES JAMES EDWARD DALLAS DIANA GWEN DANIEL ynierpreiah ' on of J3ijf ai fR. fj£ c5. Mrs. Duncan ' s trigonometry students study graphs. 29 J{ , appt an cf Sacf Thrills and spills are experienced at the football games. FAYE EILEENE DANIEL STEVE TALMAGE DANIEL JOHN RICHARD DAVIS SIMEON BENTON DAVIS VIVIAN KAY DAY BERNELL ARON DUNCAN 30 RONNIE ELLIS DUNKLEY GOLDIE ANN DUNN HAROLD THOMAS DUNN HOWARD ALPHUS ELAM ALFRED RAY GARNER BASIL WILKERSON GARRETT, JR. 31 Senior football players will long remember Coach Morris ' s skull sessions. Senior Homecoming attendants and their escorts practice for the big night. as WOODY STOKES GARRETT ANNA FRANCES GATES DANA DeLOIS GATES GEORGYE LEA GENTRY SHERMAN DWIGHT GRAVITTE JIMMY EDWARD GRAY 32 ‘Jreshmen J(l)e nierecf. student Council campaigns prove to be lively. MARGARET ANN GREGORY JOYCE ANN GRIFFIN DELORIS PATRICIA GRILES JANET MARIE GUILE CARLYLE CLAYBORN HALL DONALD RAY HATCHER 33 FRANK JACKSON HESTER GLORIA JEAN HOLT RICHARD CLIFTON HOLT DOUGLAS CHANDLER HORTON JOHN FLOYD HOWARD GERALD DENNY HUFF Homeroom officers aid in functions of the Senior Class. 34 SUSAN VICTORIA HULL ARTIE CHESTER HUMPHRIES FRED SAMUEL JACKSON LORAY TAYLOR JONES BETTY JEAN JORDAN LAURA ANN JORDAN Cheerleaders lead the students in a cheer. 35 Sporis ancf School spirit reaches its peak at the pep rallies. GERTIE FRANCES KENDRICK WILLIAM UMSTEAD LAWS WILLIAM ARCH LEE WILLIAM BEDFORD LEE CAROLYN VAUGHN LOCKHART ROBERT ANTHONY LOFTIS 36 JAMES LEONARD McFARLAND LINWOOD BRANN MONTGOMERY c5 OCl e 1 HOWARD HESTER McCANN DEWEY WAYNE MUDDLETON PARRIS CLAYTON LONG GEORGE MALCOLM McSHERRY, JR. 37 Dancing under the stars at the Jr.-Sr. Prom. Annual-signing party high-lighted the arrival of the 1961 ROCKET. CLINTON WILLIAM MOONEY LINDA LOU MOORE SIDNEY FERN MORROW ROBERT OTHA MURRAY HAROLD YARBROUGH NEWTON EVON DALE OAKLEY 38 LARRY DANIEL OAKLEY THERESA SCOTT OAKLEY KATHRYN DALE OWEN LAWRENCE JAMES PARADIS CARL RICHARD PARHAM PHYLLIS ANNE PARHAM 39 HALFORD SAMEUL PATTERSON WILLIAM GARY PERKINS ELSON GEORGE PETTIE CAROLYN FAYE PUETT SHELBY ELAINE PUGH SUSAN MACKLEN RICHMOND Marion and Yancey demonstrate air pressure to the physics class. 40 BARBARA LEE ROGERS PATSY JOYCE ROWLAND DIANE KATHARINE SCHLOSS CARLTON RAY SCOTT JAMES ALLISON SHELL SANDRA FAYE SHULL xpenences wi emain Seniors cast their votes on the bond issue. 41 Homecoming Dance high- lights a week-end of fun. rin in h BETTIE GREY SLAUGHTER MERLE ELIZABETH SMITH ALVA MARSHALL SLAUGHTER CHARLES DOUGLAS SPARKS CAROL LEE TALBERT THOMAS HARDY TATUM, JR. 42 GAILANNA MAE TAYLOR MICHAEL BROOKS TERRY PATRICIA ANNE TUCK CARROLL LAMBERTH WELLS ROGER DALE WHITE ROSS LIVINGSTON WHITFIELD 43 HUGH THOMAS WHITT STERLING DOUGLAS WHITT ALFRED DEAN WILKERSON MILDRED IRENE WILKINS WILLIAM CARROLL WILLIAMS, JR. BOBBIE ALMIRA WINDHAM Rockets fight hard to beat Durham. 44 JOHN CALVIN WINSLOW ARTHUR WILEY WINSTEAD BERTWELL CLYDE WINSTEAD CHARLES LEIGH WINSTEAD TONY WARREN WRENN WILLIAM DOUGLAS YARBORO Senior boys recieve their Monogram sweaters. 45 ELIZABETH ANN YODER FRANCES MARIAN YODER DERWOOD RONALD ZICKAFOOSE G omm encemeni Students stand for Seniors to march in auditorium. Harold receives football trophy. 46 Arthur, Fern, and Barbara make use of the concession stand. Seniors an LYNDA LOU ABBITT Journalism Club 3,4; Glee Club 1,3; Tri-Hi-Y 3; FHA 4; Pep Club 2; GAA 1; Library Assistant 4. ALVIN YANCEY ALLEN, JR. Student Council Officer 4; Rocket Staff 4; Journalism Club 3,4; Homeroom President 2,3; Key Club 3,4; Boys ' Monogram Club 4; Science Club 1,2; Pep Club 2; Foot¬ ball 3,4; Senior Superlative. MARY JANE BARNETT FTA 2; FHA 2; Home Economics 1,2; Pep Club 2; Li¬ brary Assistant 3; Commercial 2,3,4; Student Assis¬ tant 4. HAYWOOD STUART BARNETTE DE 4; Carpentry 4; Basketball 1,2; Intramural Basket¬ ball 3. ANDREW JACKSON BOHANON Homeroom Officer 4; Boys ' Monogram Club 3,4; Pep Club 2; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2. ARCHIE CARVER BOHANON Homeroom Officer 3,4; Boys ' Monogram Club 3, Offi¬ cer 4; Pep Club 2; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2. BRENDA GENEVA BOWES FHA 4; Home Economics 1,2; Commercial 1,2,3,4; Student Assistant 4. CLAUDIA JEAN BRADSHER Homeroom Officer 1,2; Home Economics 1,2; Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. EARL EGBERT BRADSHER, IH Class Officer 2, President 4; Homeroom Officer 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Key Club 2,3,4; Boys ' Monogram Club 4; Pep Club 2; Football 2,3,4; Score- keeper 1; Homecoming Escort 2; Senior Superlative. NANCY CAROLE BRADSHER Class Officer 3,4; Homeroom Officer 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; FTA 2, Officer 3,4; FHA 1,2, Officer 3; Home Economics 1,2; Girls ' Monogram Club 4; Pep Club Officer 2; GAA 1; Commercial 4; Cheerleader 3, Head 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Christmas Attendant 2; Intramural Basket¬ ball 4; Senior Superlative. BRENDA GAY BRANDON Glee Club 1,2; A Chorus, Officer 3,4; Girls ' Glee Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Teenage Book Club 1; GAA 1,2; Commercial 3,4; Basketball 3; Student Assistant 4. RUBY ALICE BRANSCOME FHA 1,2; Home Economics 1,2,3; Commercial 1,2,3,4; Student Assistant. BARBARA ANN BRENDLE Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4; Homeroom Officer 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; FHA 2; Home Econom¬ ics 2; Marshal 2,3. WADE DOUGLAS BRIGGS Homeroom President 4; Boys ' Monogram Club 1,2,3, Officer 4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Basketball Scorekeeper 4, Homecoming Escort 4. BRENDA BAYNES BROOKS Student Council 3, Officer 2; Annual Staff 3, Co-Editor 4; Rocket Staff 2; Journalism Club 4; Homeroom Offi¬ cer 1,2,4; Glee Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Home Economics 1; Girls ' Monogram Club 4; Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1; GAA 1,2; Commercial 4; Homecoming Atten¬ dant 1,2,3, Queen 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 4; Senior Superlative; Class Officer 1. CHARLES FRAZIER BROOKS Pep Club 2; DE 4; Commercial 3,4; Football 1; Base¬ ball 1; Basketball 1,2,3; Student Assistant 4. LEROY FRED BUCHANAN Glee Club 1,2; Boys ' Glee Club 2; FFA 2,3,4; DE 3; Agriculture 2,3,4; Bus Driver 2,3,4; Commercial 1,2, 3,4; Student Assistant 4. SARAH VIRGINIA BULLOCK Homeroom Officer 2,3, President 1; FHA 2,3; Home Economics 2; Pep Club 2; Band 1,2. JOE DALLAS CARVER Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1; Agriculture 4; Foot¬ ball 1,2; Baseball 1; Basketball 1; Intramural Basket¬ ball 3,4. MARION SAMUEL CARVER Student Council 2; Homeroom Officer 1,4; Key Club 3,4; Boys ' Monogram Club 3,4; Pep Club 2; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1; Track 2; Intramural Basketball 3. WALTER WEBB CHADWICK, JR. Student Council 2; Homeroom Officer 2,3; Pep Club 2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 3. JOHNNIE WILLIAM CHAMBERS Homeroom Officer 1; FFA 1,3,4, Officer 2; DE 4; Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Commercial 2,3. AUBREY YANCEY CLAYTON, JR. FFA 4; Carpentry 1; Agriculture 4; Intramural Basket¬ ball 1. BARRY QUINTON CLAYTON FFA 1,2,3,4; Carpentry 1,2; Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Bus Driver 3,4. BETSY EVONNE CLAYTON Rocket Staff 4; Journalism Club 4; Homeroom Officer l;Glee Club 1; Girls ' Glee Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; FTA 2,3,4; Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1; GAA 1; Public Speaking 3; NFL3,4; Library Assistant 4; Commercial 3. BRENDA SUE CLAYTON Glee Club 2; Home Economics 2; Pep Club 2; Commer¬ cial 4; Student Assistant 4. 48 I ’UJieir O c ioih ' es CHARLES RANDALL CLAYTON FFA 2,4; Pep Club 2; DE 3,4; Agriculture 2,4; Commer¬ cial 2,3. GERALDINE CLAYTON FHA 4; Home Economics 1,2; Commercial 1,2,3,4; Student Assistant 4. JOHN WAYNE CLAYTON Carpentry 4; Bus Driver 3,4; Commercial 3. LARRY WAYNE CLAYTON FFA 1,2; Boys ' Monogram Club 4; Pep Club 2; DE 3,4; Agriculture 1,4; Baseball 3,4. LINDA CAROLE CLAYTON Student Council 1; Homeroom Officer 1,2; Girls’ Glee Club3; Home Economics 1; Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1; Basketball 3. MARIAN PAULETTE CLAYTON Student Council 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, Officer 4; Home Eco¬ nomics 1,2; Girls ' Monogram Club, Officer 4; GAA 1; Basketball 1,2,3, Co-Captain 4; Intramural Basketball 4; Senior Superlative. MICHAEL BRUCE CLAYTON Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1; Basketball 1; Intra¬ mural Basketball 3,4. WAYNE LEE COLE Homeroom Officer 1,2; Pep Club 2; DE 4; Football 1; Baseball 1; Homecoming Escort 3; Intramural Basket¬ ball 3,4; Basketball 1, Senior Superlative. LINDA CAROLYN CRABTREE Home Economics 1,2; Pep Club 1; Commercial 1,2,3, 4; Student Assistant 4. SUZANNE WINSTEAD CRAVEN Student Council 1,2,4; Rocket Staff 3,4; Journalism Club 1,2,3, President 4; Homeroom Officer 1,2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; FTA 1,2,3, 4; Home Economics 1; Girls ' Monogram Club 3,4; Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1; GAA, Officer 1; Public Speaking 4; NFL 4; Commercial 4; Basketball 1,2,3. NORMAN ROGER CRUMPTON Student Council 1; Class Officer 1; Homeroom Officer 1,2,4; Pep Club 2; DE 3,4; Commercial 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1,2; Homecoming Escort 1. MARY LEE CULLEY FHA 4; Home Economics 1,2; Commercial 2,3,4; Stu¬ dent Assistant 4. JAMES EDWARD DALLAS Student Council 3,4; Rocket Staff 4; Journalism Club 4; Homeroom Officer 1,2,3; Band 1, Officer 2; Pep Club 2. DIANA GWEN DANIEL Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; FTA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1; Commercial 3; Science Club 1; Pep Club 2. FAYE EILEENE DANIEL Glee Club 1,2; A Chorus 3,4; Girls ' Glee Club 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; FTA 3,4; Pep Club 2; Commercial 4. STEVE TALMAGE DANIEL Student Council 4; Journalism Club 4; Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2,3, President 4; Boys ' Glee Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3, Officer 4; Key Club 4; Boys ' Monogram Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 2; Bus Driver 4; Track 2,3,4; Intra¬ mural Basketball 3; Senior Superlative. JOHN RICHARD DAVIS Student Council 1,2; Annual Staff 3,4; Homeroom Offi¬ cer 1; Band 1,2; National Honor Society 3, President 4; Key Club 3,4; Boys ' Monogram Club 3,4; Marshal 1,2, Chief 3; Public Speaking 4; NFL 4; Debate Team 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 2,3,4; Intra¬ mural Basketball 3,4; Senior Superlative; Valedictori - an. SIMEON BENTON DAVIS, III Student Council 1,2; Annual Staff 3, Co-Editor 4; Home¬ room Officer 1,2,4; Key Club 2,3,4; Boys ' Monogram Club 1,2,3, Officer 4; Teenage Book Club 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 3; Senior Superlative. VIVIAN KAY DAY Homeroom Officer 2; Glee Club 2,3; A Chorus 4; Girls ' Glee Club 2; Pep Club 2; GAA 1; Library Assistant 4; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. BERNELL ARON DUNCAN FFA 4; Carpentry 1; Agriculture 4; Bus Driver 2,3,4. RONNIE ELLIS DUNKLEY Homeroom Officer 1,2,3; FFA 1,2,4; Carpentry 3,4; Agriculture 1,2,4; Bus Driver 4; Football 1,2; Base¬ ball 1; Basketball 1. GOLDIE ANN DUNN FHA 4; Ho me Economics 1,4; Pep Club 2; GAA 1; Li¬ brary Assistant 3,4; Commercial 4. HAROLD THOMAS DUNN Student Council 3, Officer 4; Class Officer 2,3; Home¬ room President 2; Key Club 2,4, Officer 3; Boys’ Mon¬ ogram Club 2,3,4; Commercial 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Track 3; Senior Superlative. SYBIL MARRINER CURLES Glee Club 2,3; A Chorus 4; FHA 1,2, Officer 3,4; Home Economics 1; Pep Club 2; Commercial 2,3,4; Student Assistant 4. HOWARD ALPHUS ELAM Homeroom Officer 1; Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2,3,4; Boys ' Glee Club 1,2; Boys ' Monogram 3,4; Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1,2; Public Speaking 4; NFL 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 3,4. 49 5eniors ALFRED RAY GARNER Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1; DE 3,4; Library Assistant 3; Commercial 3. BASIL WILKERSON GARRETT, JR. Homeroom Officer 1,2; Science Club 1; Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1; DE 4; Commercial 4; Basketball 1; Homecoming Escort 3; Intramural Basketball 3. WOODY STOKES GARRETT Student Council 1; Class Officer 1; Homeroom Officer 1,2,4; Band 1,2; Pep Club 2; Commercial 4; Intramural Basketball 3. ANNA FRANCES GATES Student Council 1,3,4; Rocket Staff 4; Journalism Club 3,4; Homeroom Officer 2, President 3; Glee Club 4; Majorette 3, Head 4; Rockette 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; FTA 3,4; FHA 1,2; Home Economics 1,2; Pep Club 2; GAA 1,2; Public Speaking 4; NFL 4; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 3,4; Senior Superlative. DANA DE LOIS GATES Rocket Staff 4; Journalism Club 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, Offi¬ cer 4; FTA 1,2,3,4; Home Economics 1; GAA 1; Li¬ brary Assistant 4; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 1,2,4. GEORGYE LEA GENTRY Student Council 3; Class Officer 2; Homeroom Officer 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,4; A Chorus 3,4; Girls ' Glee Club 1,2; Girls ' Monogram Club 4; Pep Club 1; Teenage Book Club 1; GAA 1,2; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Senior Su¬ perlative. SHERMAN DWIGHT GRAVITTE Homeroom Officer 1,2,3; Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2; Boys ' Glee Club 2; Science Club 2; Pep Club 2; Teen¬ age Book Club 1; Commercial 3; Intramural Basket¬ ball 3. JIMMY EDWARD GRAY FFA 1,2,3,4; Teenage Book Club 1; Carpentry 4; Agri¬ culture 1,2,3,4; Commercial 1. MARGARET ANN GREGORY Glee Club 4; FHA 1,3, Officer 4; Home Economics 1,2; Pep Club 2; DE 4; Commercial 3. JOYCE ANN GRIFFIN Glee Club 1,2,3; A Chorus 4; Girls ' Glee Club 2; Tri- Hi-Y 3,4; FHA 3,4; Home Economics 1,2; GAA 1; Commercial 2,3,4; Student Assistant 4. DELORIS PATRICIA GRILES Student Council 1; Annual Staff 4; Rocket Staff 4; Jour¬ nalism Club 3, Officer 4; Homeroom President 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; FTA 1; FHA 2; Home Economics 1; Teenage Book Club 1; Commer¬ cial 3,4. JANET MARIE GUILD Student Council 2; Homeroom Officer 3; Home Econom¬ ics 1,2; Teenage Book Club 1; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. CARLYLE CLAYBORN HALL Carpentry 3,4; Agriculture 1,2. DONALD RAY HATCHER FFA 2; Carpentry 3,4; Agriculture 2. FRANK JACKSON HESTER Class Officer 4; Key Club 3, Officer 4; Homecoming Escort 2,4; Intramural Basketball 3; Senior Superla¬ tive. GLORIA JEAN HOLT Student Council 1,4; Journalism Club 3,4; Homeroom Officer 2, President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, Officer 4; FHA 4; Home Economics 3,4; GAA 1; Library Assistant 4; Senior Superlative. RICHARD CLIFTON HOLT Science Club 3,4; Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1; DE 4; Commercial 3,4; Football 1; Baseball 2,3; Track 1,2; Student Assistant 4. DOUGLAS CHANDLER HORTON Student Council 2, Homeroom Officer 2,3; FFA 1,2,4; Boys ' Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2; Carpentry 1; Agriculture 1,2,4; Commercial 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4. JOHN FLOYD HOWARD Glee Club 2,3; Boys ' Glee Club 2; Pep Club 2; Teen¬ age Book Club 1; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. GERALD DENNY HUFF Pep Club 2; DE 3,4; Commercial 2,3,4; Baseball 1; Student Assistant 4. SUSAN VICTORIA HULL Student Council 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Rocket Staff 3,4; Journalism Club 3, Officer 4; Class Officer 2; Home¬ room Officer 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, Officer 4; Home Eco¬ nomics 1; Girls ' Monogram Club 4; Pep Club 2; GAA 1; Public Speaking 3,4; NFL 3, Officer 4; Cheerlead¬ er 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 1,2,3,4; Senior Super¬ lative. ARTIE CHESTER HUMPHRIES Carpentry 3,4. FRED SAMUEL JACKSON Homeroom Officer 3; Boys ' Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Teenage Book Club 1; Citizenship Winner 3; Commer¬ cial 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basket¬ ball 1,2,3,4. LORAY TAYLOR JONES FHA 1; Home Economics 1,2; Pep Club 1; Library Assistant 2,3,4; Commercial 2,3,4; Student Assistant 4; Library Science Club, President 4. BETTY JEAN JORDAN FHA 1; Home Economics 1,2. 50 LAURA ANN JORDAN FHA4;Home Economics 1,2; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. GERTIE FRANCES KENDRICK FHA 3, Officer 4; Home Economics 1,2,4; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. WILLIAM UMSTEAD LAWS Teenage Book Club 1. WILLIAM ARCH LEE FFA 1,2,3,4; Carpentry 4. WILLIAM BEDFORD LEE FFA 1,2,3, President 4; Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Commer¬ cial 1; Intramural Basketball 4. CAROLYN VAUGHN LOCKHART Homeroom Officer 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Commercial 3. ROBERT ANTHONY LOFTIS Glee Club 1; A Chorus 1; Boys ' Glee Club 1,2; Teen¬ age Book Club 1,3; DE 3; Commercial 3,4; Football 1. PARRIS CLAYTON LONG FFA 1,2,3,4; Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Commercial 3; In¬ tramural Basketball 3,4. HOWARD HESTER McCANN DE 3; Carpentry 4; Commercial 3. JAMES LEONARD McFARLAND Homeroom Officer 2; DE 1, Officer 2; Football 2, GEORGE MALCOLM McSHERRY, JR. Teenage Book Club 1; DE 4; Library Assistant 4; Commercial 2,3,4; Football 1,2. DEWEY WAYNE MIDDLETON Homeroom Officer 1; Teenage Book Club 1; Baseball 3,4; Intramural Basketball 3. LINWOOD BRANN MONTGOMERY Teenage Book Club 1; Bus Driver 2,3,4; Commercial 2,4; Homecoming Escort 4; Student Assistant. CLINTON WILLIAM MOONEY FFA 1,2,3,4; Carpentry 4; Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Athletic Manager 1,2. LINDA LOU MOORE Homeroom Officer 1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2; A Chorus 3,4; Girls ' Glee Club 1,2; FTA 3,4; GAA 1; Commercial 4. SIDNEY FERN MORROW Student Council 2,4; Homeroom Officer 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Marshal 1,2,3; Library Assistant 4; Commercial 3; Senior Superlative. ROBERT OTHA MURRAY Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2; Boys ' Glee Club 1; DE 3,4; Commercial 3. HAROLD YARBROUGH NEWTON Homeroom Officer 1; FFA 1,2, Officer 3,4; Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Bus Driver 4; Commercial 3,4; Baseball 1; Intramural Basketball 3,4; Student Assistant 4; 4-H 1.4, Officer 2,3; Monitor 4; Senior Superlative. EVON DALE OAKLEY Glee Club 2; Girls ' Glee Club 2; FHA 1,4; Commercial 2.3.4. LARRY DANIEL OAKLEY Class Officer 4; Science Club 2; Pep Club 2; DE 3,4; Commercial 2,4; Athletic Manager 2. THERESA SCOTT OAKLEY FHA Officer 4; Home Economics 1,2; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. KATHRYN DALE OWEN Glee Club 1,2,3; Girls ' Glee Club 2; Pep Club 2; Teen¬ age Book Club 1; GAA 1; Library Assistant 4; Commer¬ cial 2,3,4; Student Assistant 4. LAWRENCE JAMES PARADIS DE 3,4; Commercial 2,3,4. CARL RICHARD PARHAM Homeroom Officer 4; Band 1,2,3; Dance Band 1,2; Science Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 2; DE 4; Commercial 4; Intramural Basketball Coach 3; Traffic Control Offi¬ cer 4; Senior Superlative. PHYLLIS ANNE PARHAM Rocket Staff 4; Journalism Club 3,4; Class Officer 2; Homeroom Officer 2, President 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, President 4; Home Economics 1; GAA 1; Marshal 1,2,3; Citizenship Winner 3,4; Commercial 4; Senior Superlative. HALFORD SAMEUL PATTERSON Carpentry 4; Agriculture 4. WILLIAM GARY PERKINS Teenage Book Club 1; DE 3,4; Commercial 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Intramural Basketball 3. ELSON GEORGE PETTIE Glee Club 1,2,3,4; A Chorus 2,3,4; Boys ' Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; DE 4; Commercial 3,4; Football 2; Intramural Basketball 3,4; Student Assistant 4. CAROLYN FAYE PUETT Student Council 2,3; Homeroom Officer 4; Glee Club 1; Girls ' Glee Club 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Library Assistant 4; Commercial 2,3,4; Student Assistant 4. SHELBY ELAINE PUGH FHA 1,2; Home Economics 1,2; GAA 1,2; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. SUSAN MACKLEN RICHMOND Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4; Journalism Club 4; Class Officer 4; Homeroom Officer 2; Glee Club 1,2; A Chorus 4; Girls ' Glee Club 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; FTA 51 5 ociaf uenh ancf 5eroice CProjecis 4; Girls ' Monogram Club 4; Pep Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1; GAA 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3, Co-Captain 4; Intra¬ mural Basketball 4. BARBARA LEE ROGERS Student Council 4; Glee Club 1,2; A Chorus 3; Girls ' Glee Club 2; National Honor Society 3,4; Home Eco¬ nomics 1; GAA 1; Library Assistant 4. PATSY JOYCE ROWLAND Home Economics 1,2; Pep Club 2; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. DIANE KATHARrfviE SCHLOSS ’ Student Council 3; Rocket Staff 3, Editor 4; Journa¬ lism Club 3,4; Class Officer 1,3; Homeroom Officer 1, President 2; Glee Club 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; ETA 1,3,4; Home Economics 1; Pep Club 2, GAA 1; Marshal 1,2,3; Basketball 1,3, Scorekeeper 2; Cheerleader 4; Senior Superlative. CARLTON RAY SCOTT DE 4; Commercial 3,4; Basketball 3; Intramural Bas¬ ketball 3; Student Assistant 4; Homeroom Officer 2. JAMES ALLISON SHELL Rocket Staff 3; Journalism Club 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,4; Boys ' Glee Club 1,2; Science Club 1,2, Officer 3,4; Teenage Book Club 1; DE 4. SANDRA FAYE SHULL Home Economics 1,2; DE 4; Commercial 3. ALVA MARSHALL SLAUGHTER Glee Club 2; Boys ' Glee Club 2; Pep Club 2; Public Speaking 4; DE 3,4; Commercial 2,3,4; Track 3,4. BETTIE GREY SLAUGHTER Glee Club 1,2; FHA 1; Home Economics 1,2; Pep Club 2; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. MERLE ELIZABETH SMITH Student Council 4; Annual Staff 2,4; Rocket Staff 4; Journalism Club 3,4; Class Officer 1,2,4; Homeroom Officer 1,2,3; Glee Club 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y3,4; ETA 3,4; Girls ' Monogram Club 2; GAA 1,2; Home Economics 1,4; Cheerleader 2. CHARLES DOUGLAS SPARKS Homeroom Officer 4; Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2,3,4; Boys ' Glee Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Boys ' Monogram Club 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 3. CAROL LEE TALBERT Rocket Staff 1,2,3,4; Journalism Club 2,3,4; Home¬ room Officer 4; ETA 1,2,3, President 4; EHA 1,2; Home Economics 1,2; Girls ' Monogram Club 4; Pep Club 2; GAA 1; Library Assistant 4; Basketball 1,2, Scorekeeper 3; Senior Superlative. THOMAS HARDY TATUM, JR. Class Officer 1,2; FFA 1,2,4; Carpentry 3,4; Agri¬ culture 1,2,4; Bus Driver 3,4. GAILANNA MAE TAYLOR Homeroom Officer 3; Glee Club 3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Home Economics 1,2,4; Pep Club 3; Library Assistant 4; Commercial 3,4. MICHAEL BROOKS TERRY Annual Staff 4; Rocket Staff 4; Homeroom Officer; National Honor Society 3,4; Boys ' Monogram Club 4; Science Club 1, Teenage Book Club 1; Public Speaking 3,4; NFL 3,4; Debate Team 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Track 1; Intramural Basketball 3. PATRICIA ANNE TUCK Glee Club 2,4; Girls ' Glee Club 2,4; FHA 1; Home Economics 1; Pep Club 2; Intramural Basketball 4. CARROLL LAMBERTH WELLS Teenage Book Club 1; Commercial 3,4; Intramural Basketball 3; Student Assistant 4. ROGER DALE WHITE Glee Club 1; Agriculture 1,2,3,4. ROSS LIVINGSTON WHITFIELD Boys ' Monogram Club 3,4; Teenage Book Club 1; Commercial 2,4; BasketbaU 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 3. HUGH THOMAS WHITT FFA 1,2,3,4; Carpentry 4; Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Basket¬ ball 1,2. STERLING DOUGLAS WHITT Band 1,2, Officer 3, Student Director 4; DE 2,4; Commercial 2,3,4; Football 1. ALFRED DEAN WILKERSON Glee Club 1; Boys ' Monogram Club 4; Pep Club 1; DE 2; Carpentry 4; Football 2; Baseball 3; Athletic Manager 1. MILDRED IRENE WILKINS FHA 2; Home Economics 1,2; Pep Club 2; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. WILLIAM CARROLL WILLIAMS, JR. Glee Club 2,3; FFA 2,3; DE 1,2; Agriculture 2,3; Commercial 4. % BOBBIE ALMIRA WINDHAM Homeroom Officer 4; Glee Club 1; Historian 4; FHA 2; Home Economics 2,3; Pep Club 2; GAA 1,2,3; Li¬ brary Assistant 2; Commercial 4; BasketbaU 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Head Cheerleader 3; Queen 2; Student Assistant 4. JOHN CALVIN WINSLOW Student Council, President 4; Class Officer 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Key Club 2,3,4; Boys ' Monogram Club 3,4; Marshal 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Senior Super¬ lative. 52 llp Jle c5 enior C lciiviiies ARTHUR WILEY WINSTEAD Student Council 3; Homeroom Officer 2; Key Club 3,4; Boys ' Monogram Club 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3, I BERTWELL CLYDE WINSTEAD Homeroom Officer 2; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 2; Teen- ! age Book Club 1; DE 3,4; Commercial 3,4; Football 2. i ; CHARLES LEIGH WINSTEAD Student Council 1,3; Class Officer, President 1,3; Homeroom Officer 1,2; Dance Band 1; Key Club 2,3, I President 4; Boys ' Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Teenage I Book Club 1; Public Speaking 3,4; NFL 3, President 4; Debate Team 3,4; Football 1,2,3, Co-Captain 4; i Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Escort 1; Christmas Escort 2; Intramural Basketball 3,4; Senior Superlative; Annual Staff 4. I i i I 1 I TONY WARREN WRENN Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2,3,4; Boys ' Glee Club 1; Boys ' Monogram Club 3,4; Teenage Book Club 1; DE 4; Foot¬ ball 2; Track 3. WILLIAM DOUGLAS YARBORO ELIZABETH ANN YODER FHA 2,3; Officer 3; Home Economics 1,2; Pep Club 2; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. FRANCES MARIAN YODER Rocket Staff 4; Journalism Club 4; Homeroom Officer, President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3; FHA 2,3; Home Economics 1,2; Pep Club 2; Commercial 3,4; Student Assistant 4. DERWOOD RONALD ZICKAFOOSE Public Speaking 4. I 1 i 53 Julia Alkins Felix Alley Adriaima Bailey Joan Baker Wayne Barker Nancy Barnett Emily Bowes Earnest Bowes Ronnie Bowes Wayne Bowes Wayne Briggs Rae Brown Gloria Buchanan Danny Bumpass Cathy Campbell Stanley Carver Katherine Caudell Jane Chambers Franklin Chambers Jerry Childress feci Gfa ass icers Earl Clayton Marion Clayton Thomas Clayton Lillian Davis Bonnie Dunevant Jimmy Clayton Nancy Clayton Andy Crowder Patsy Lou Day Julia Dunn Nancy Dunn Noah Eanes Charles Edwards Joan Fitzgerald Donald Evans Sandra Fowler Larry Fox Vivian Gentry Emmett Gammon Alice Gilliland Gfa ass Reginald Gilliland Buddy Hall Glenn Green Janie Harris Junior footballers help lead Rockets to 10-0 record. Juniors play hard for victory over D. H. S. K Ip 4 9 IIHB i Jimmy Harris Randy Hester Margaret Hodges Danny Jackson Bobbie Jean Keel i Bernice Hatcher Martie Hicks Emily Hudgins John James Bobby Knott I fSappor s I I Tommy Lawrence Linda Lewis Alice Long Horace Long Rebecca Long Bradley Laws Jim Lockhart Andy Long Nancy Long Sonny Long Ernie Lunsford Judy Lunsford Chip Martin Robert Masten Carol Merritt Jimmy Moody Judith Martin Helen McWhorter Shirley Miles Faye Mooney Nancy and Sandra represent Junior Class. Junior spirit leads Rockets to 6-3 victory over Northern. uniors Mary Ann Mooney Linda Joyce Moore Geraldine Moore Robert Wayne Moore Alice Moorefield I David Morris Ann Morton Joyce Munday Robert Munday Alease Murray Howard Nelson H. L. Newton Joyce Nevis James Flint Nichols Se eci y:fomecomina cfanis Billy Oakley Bobby Oakley Mary Pa e Oakley Riley Oakley Joe O ' Briant Reaves Overacre Joey Pearce Jimmy Perkins Susan Perkins Ida Pleasant Frances Rimmer Jane Rudder Rebecca Shelton Arthur Snead Larry Solomon Vicki Solomon Doug Stephens James Stovall A1 Taylor Barbara Taylor Juniors make plans for Jr.-Sr. G a ass Shearon Thompson Carolyn Tilley Peggy Thrasher Linda Tuck Juniors enjoy sockhop after a football victory. Margaret Tuck Bradford Walker Jessie Walker Kathy Walker Peggy Jo Walker Elizabeth Watson Ronnie Webb Laurie Wesbrooks Virginia Anne Weldon William Wesley repares c5. unior (ijenior ) Betty Anne White Clyde Whitfield Diane Whitfield Kent Whitfield Sandra Whitfield Harold Whitlow Bob Whitt Billy Wilkins Brenda Whitt Mike Wilkins Sue Wilkins Joan Woodall Mike Wilson Dicky Wrenn Mae Wrenn Carolyn Yarboro Mark Wrenn Sharlene Yarborough Mrs. Morris teaches Juniors to speak French. Chip, Carolyn, Emmett, Randy, Cathy and Jimmy lead their homerooms. Fern and Barbara help Juniors mark their ballots. j imax junior year! Juniors meet in hall after school to discuss the day ' s problems. John Lacy, Russell, Linda Leigh, Ferris, and Lawrence carry on busi¬ ness of Sophomore Class. Lela Allen Mac Allen Mary Jane Bohanon Charlotte Bowen Faye Bowes Tommy Bowes Homer Bowling Dewey Bowman Carrie Bradsher Larry Bradsher [arcus Bradsher lanny Brooks fancy Brooks linda Brown oye Buchanan i Sandra Buchanan Wilbur Burton Frances Campbell Cecil Carver Janie Mae Carver Tommy Carver Brenda Castle C. W. Chambers George Childress Butch Clayton Coleen Clayton Gary Clayton Janice Cla 5 d;on Peggy Cla on Reda Clayton SopJli omore Gfa ass Roger Clayton Tony Clayton Carolyn Cole Ferris Crumpton John Crumpton Janet Daniel Shirley Daniel Lawrence Denny Barry Duncan Brad Duncan Brenda Duncan Darryl Duncan Ronnie Dunevent Linda Edwards Connye Gentry Ann and Connye, escort¬ ed by Ferris and John Lacy, represent Sopho¬ mores. Varsity B team works hard against D.H.S. Dianne Gentry Gean Hayes Gentry Mike Gentry Bonnie Gillis Brenda Gravitte Linda Gravitte William Green Carollyn Greene Ruth Hall Linda Hannah John Lacy Harris Elizabeth Hawkins Sara Anne Hester Joyce Holder Judy Horton Katherine Horton Steve Howard Betsy Howerton Patsy Huff Mary Alice Ipock Montine Johnson Wayne Kendrick Sandy Kennington Clyde Kerley Betty Jean Knott Doug Knott Jimmy Lamberth Larry Wayne Lamberth Jackson Long Johnsie Long oresees uiure or ancf un I Raybon Long Leonard Mangum Ann Martin Bobby Massey Linda McFarland Judy Moore Wayne Moore Bit Morris Andy Munday Bonnie Oakley Brenda Oakley Jeanette Oakley Cathy Owen Burnie Patterson Jimmy Pearce Mrs. Gates teaches a world history class of sophomores. Sophomores work dili¬ gently in biology. Sophomores Michael Perkins Timothy Perkins Maryanne Petrosino Tom Petrosino Emerson Perry Peggy Phillips Dale Pixley Kay Pleasants Becky Pulliam Linda Jo Puryear Pam Reade Edward Rhew Gene Saunders Frances Seamster Faye Shelton Glenn Slaughter Darrell Solomon Carol Stevens Russell Taylor Judy Tillman Michael Tingen Gretchen Tuck Tony L. Tuck Tony M. Tuck Joyce Wagner Lynda Wagstaff Buddy Walker Christine Wells Linda Wesley Bonnie White G a ass euej Betty Sue Whitfield Ann Whitlow Maurice Whitlow Lanny Whitt Linda Leigh Whitt Hazel Wilborn Robert Wilborn Freddy Wilkerson Donna Wilson Byrd Winstead Carol Winstead Clement Winstead David Winstead John, Diane, Ellen, Jane and Dean are Freshmen leaders. freshmen iOr Jerry Alleh Roger Allen Patricia Anderson Hilda Averette Etta Baker Bryce Barker Cheryl Barker Carolyn Barton Mildred Beaty Nettie Blalock Ellen Bland Mike Bowens Tony Bowes Ben Bradsher Brenda Bradsher Tim Bradsher Ruby Brann Jane Briggs Kattie Mae Brown Len Burke Betsy Burns Edith Carver Faye Carver Joan Carver Sylvia Carver Ted Carver Barry Chambers Dorothy Ann Chambers Mike Chandler Marion Childress Linzy Chisenda ll Jody Clark Virginia Clark ' defect Gfass loeacfers Bonnie Clay Ann Clayton Betty Jean Clayton Bonnie Clayton Dorothy Clayton Jean Clayton Kerry Clayton Patricia Clayton Perry Clayton Ramona Clayton Russell Clayton Tony Clayton William Clayton Brenda Coates Gilda Coates Caroline and Ellen represent Freshmen during Homecoming. Miss Flowers and Fresh¬ men play softball during P. E. Glass 1965 Geiifes y Donald Cobb Charles Compton Jimmy Crabtree Patricia Crabtree Caroline Crumpton Frank Culley Larry Daniel Margaret Anne Daniel Vayton Daniel Harry Davis Jimmy Davis Larry Davis Bettie D ay Betty Newton Day Hilda Day Arnold Denny Barbara Dixon Van Dixon Larry Dowell Margo Dunaway O. C. Duncan Portia Duncan Norwood Dunn William Dunn Ruthie Eastwood Patsy Edwards Baxter Ellis Lamberth Evans Susan Featherston Larry Ferguson Reed Floyd Eva Ford Rudy Forrest own o a Henry Fox Margie Fox Ray Fox Ronnie Garrett Randy Gentry Gerald Gravitte Bobby Gray Elizabeth Guill Paulette Gunter David Hall Martin Hall Phillip Hall Jimmy Hamlet Nita Hamlin Brenda Hardin Freshmen ask the way to English 1. Mrs. Brown teaches Freshmen about intransitive verbs in English. CTreshmen CParlicipaie Roy Harris Ruby Jane Harris Cheryl Henderson Linda Hicks Larry Holder Ricky Hole man James Holt Wayne Holt Reggie Horton Joy Howell Gary Hunt Mary Leslie James Michael James Janie Sue Jordan Larry Kerley Diane Kirby Mack Lamberth Marvin Lamberth Carol Lamm Billy Lee James Lee Cathy Lewis Nancy Lewis Karen Liles Sharon Liles Alma Long Bing Long Frank Long Gary Long Jo Ann Long Lewis Long Lynn Long Paul Long 5c ioof CndiuHies Donald Lunsford John Lunsford Dennis Mangum Mitchell Mangum Rabian Martin David Merritt Jessie Middleton Judy Elaine Miles Craig Mooney Dean Mooney Ellen Moore Mary Helen Morris David Morrow Sonny Morton Alice Neathery Freshmen cheer for Rocket victory at pep rally. Patricia Neathery Rebecca Neighbors Zalene Newell Rodney Nichols Jane Norris Elaine Oakley Gil Oakley John Oakley Mickie Oakley Ronald Oakley Sandra Oakley Tommy Oakley Nancy O ' B riant John Curtis O ' Brien Rocky Oliver Jimmy Overacre Marvin Paradis Tommy Pentecost Harry Perkins Kathy Perkins Rickey Pettus Robert Pleasant Franklin Poindexter Ronnie Pulliam Garris Rhew Joyce Riley Lanny Riley Bill Roberts Mary Ellen Rogers Michael Rudder Tilda Rudder Dorothy Rutledge Tricia Sanford displays Priscilla Saunders Ricky Schloss Chris Schoch Alex Sergeant Hubert Shotwell Jo Anne Shotwell Dale Slagle Gail Slagle Edwin Solomon Gary Solomon Roger Solomon Jimmy Sprinkle Jane Stanfield Elaine Stephens Sue Stewart Freshmen as well as upper classmen enjoy Harvest Dance. Mrs. Crowell explains an equation to Dean in Algebra I. freshmen Dorothy Stone Sandra Stone Marvin Suitt Carolyn Tapp Elmer Taylor Janice Taylor Sylvia Taylor Brenda Terrell Rebecca Thomas Becky Tingen J. D. Tuck Richard Vining Athra Walker Elizabeth Walker Judith Walker Robert Walker Diane Wallace Lois Watson Rosa Webb Stella Westbrooks Charles Wheeler Mary White Mildred White Grover Whitfield J. B. Whitfield Jerry Whitfield Kaye Whitfield Louise Whitfield Patsy Whitfield Sandra Whitfield Darlene Whitlow Bobby Whitt Brenda Whitt Doris Whitt Johnsie Whitt Pete Whitt (5 xpenence Jirsi xams Claudia Wilborn Carl Wilkins Joyce Wilkins Sam Wilkins Kent Williams Youel Windham Harold Winstead Roger Wood Peggy Woods Charles Woody Faye Woody Onix Wray Johnie Wrenn Kay Yarboro Wesley Yarborough Attending Monday night rehearsals . . . collecting dues ...listening to guest speakers . . . sponsoring bake sales . . . being helpful through service projects . . . governing student activities . . . inducting new members. The Student Council uses honesty as the chief theme for its activities this year. Its purpose is to train students in the responsibility of citizenship in order to live successfully and happily in a democracy. They open the school year with Orientation Week and a Coke Party for the Freshmen. They sponsor the Harvest Dance, the Valentine Dance, and the Masquerade Dance, which is during Twirp Season. They plan Teen¬ age Panel discussions in assembly. They parti¬ cipate in College Day for the seniors. During Citizenship Week the students vote for the two best citizens in each class. Throughout the year the Student Council supports every school project. Uhe S)iucfenl Gouncif iJie Gchoof John Winslow, President of the Student Council, speaks to the students. Mr. McDuffie, advisor, Curtis Branscome, Sergeant at Arms, and Yancey Allen, Vice President, count votes for Citizenship winners. Rae Brown and Ronnie Dunevant serve as Secretary and Treasurer while Mrs. Duncan is advisor. 82 At the Valentine Dance, John crowns Sim Davis, King, and Sandra Fowler, Queen. The Student Council Committee Chairmen include Susan Richmond, Kathy Walker, Suzanne Craven, Fern Morrow; SECOND ROW: Harold Dunn, Curtis Branscome, Randy Hester; THIRD ROW; Bob Whitt, Jimmy Dallas, Steve Daniel. QJses 3 fonesiu as ihe JKoriar C ciiuiiies inlo a Sironaer o JKofcf Unii HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES FIRST ROW: SusanHull, Emily Bowes, Diane Kirby, Kaye Whitfield; SECOND ROW: Barbara Brendle, Linda Moore, Ellen Bland, Jane Stanfield, Betty Newton Day; THIRD ROW: Paul Long, Judy Miles, Bonnie Gillis, Nancy Brooks, Hazel Wilburn; FOURTH ROW: Shearon Thompson, Jimmy Dallas, Charles Edwards, Ernie Lunsford, Mike Wilkins. esi oraei — ou nnu a Sim Davis and Brenda Brooks, Co-Editors of the annual, and Mrs. Parker, Advisor look over layout sheets. John Davis, Business Manager; Mr. Bishop, Advisor; and Mike Terry, Circulation Manager take care of the financial part of the annual work. Susan Hull, Feature Editor; Butch Winstead, Sports Editor; and Alice Long, Activities Editor look over some pictures. The work of the Annual Staff actually begins in the summer with the selling of ads and the drawing of preliminary lay¬ outs. When school starts, the staff continues to meet the publisher ' s dead¬ lines. Although it takes much time and effort, members of the staff learn a great deal and enjoy preparing the 1962 ROCKET. It is the hope of the Annual Staff that this yearbook will be a perma¬ nent record of the events that took place at Roxboro High School during the 1961- 1962 school year. 84 Kent Whitfield, Photographer; Barbara Brendle, Proofreader; Susan Richmond, Typist; and Dicky Wrenn, Assistant Photographer work continuously, helping on all sections. CRecorc s CPreseni Rlccompfislimerits for FIRST ROW: Susan Richmond, Deloris Griles, Sim Davis; SECOND ROW: Barbara Brendle, Susan Hull, Mike Terry, Rae Brown, Brenda Brooks, Butch Winstead, Alice Long, John Davis, Randy Hester. ‘Juture JKemories The Rocket Staff publishes the school paper periodically throughout the year. It tries to include all phases of school life, such as the opening of school, home¬ coming, dances, and Student Council elections. The ROCKET is an enjoyable way to keep up with school activities. FIRST ROW: J. Dallas, Photographer; D. Wrenn, Business Manager; SECOND ROW: B. Clayton, Typist; D. Schloss, Editor-in-chief; A. F. Gates, Typist; THIRD ROW: Y. Allen, Sports Editor; D. Griles, Typist; S. Craven, Feature Editor; C. L. Talbert, Exchange Editor. U oc£ei OCewspaper Conveys a The Rocket Reporters include: FIRST ROW: Carol Merritt, Dicky Wrenn, Riley Oakley; SECOND ROW: Gloria Holt, Deloris Griles, Virginia Weldon, Carol Lee Talbert, Ernie Lunsford. Diane Sc h 1 oss , Editor in Chief; Mrs. Knight, Advisor; and Dickie Wrenn, Business Manager; discuss their latest edition of the Rocket. 86 JOURNALISM CLUB FIRST ROW; C. L. Talbert, C. Lamm, G. Holt, S. Hull, B. Brooks, D. Griles, Mrs. Knight, Advisor; SECOND ROW: B. Clayton, L. Abbitt, S. Richmond, A. F. Gates, A. Bailey, J. Baker, F. Yoder; THIRD ROW: R. Oakley, S. Daniel, E. Lunsford, D. Schloss, S. Craven, C. Merritt; FOURTH ROW; Y. Allen, J. Dallas, D. Wrenn, M. Terry, V. Weldon. ear in CPiciures an cf O rini The officers include Deloris Griles, Secretary; Susan Hull, Vice President; Suzanne Craven, President; Dicky Wrenn, Treasurer; Jimmy Dallas, Sergeant at Arms. The purpose of the Journalism Club is to promote interest in journalism as a career or a rewarding hobby. The club is open to all students who are inter¬ ested in any type of journalistic endeavor--advertise- ment, solicitation, layouts, photography, or creative writing. Through this organization the students have an opportunity to express their opinions and to take an active part in the publication of the ROCKET, the school paper. Charles Dunn, news writer for the Durham Morning Herald, speaks to the Journalism Club. FIRST ROW: E. Solomon, M. Rudder, R. Webb,H. Long, B. Lee, C. Whitfield, H. Newton, A. Taylor, G. Slaughter, L. Davis, T. Clayton; SECOND ROW: J, Clayton, R. White, E. Bowes, R. Perkins, R. Wood, F. Poindexter, C. W. Chambers, M. Clayton, B. Gray, B. Oakley, M. Allen; THIRD ROW: F. Chambers, C, Clayton, P. Long, J. Carver, J. W. Chambers, L. Buchanan, E. Taylor, C. Wilkins, B. Cuncan, W. Barker, J. Whitfield, C. Crumpton; FOURTH ROW: H. L. Newton, W. Bowes, M. Whitlow, D. C. Horton, J. Harris, J. Lockhart, W. Yarborough, H. Whitlow, M. Tingen, R. Ray, R. Oakley; FIFTH ROW: R. Whitlow, H. Davis, L. Long, M. Hall, P. Clayton, L. Bradsher, R. Pleasants, J. Clark, R, Long, M. Oakley; SIXTH ROW: L. Chisenhall, L. Evans, J. Clayton, G. Long, S. Wilkins, L. Long, T. Pentacost, G. Solomon, H. Shotwell, T. Clayton, D. Duncan; SEVENTH ROW: D. Morrow, B. Lee, F. Culley, J. C. Lee, E. Morris, O. C. Duncan, D. Lunsford, B. Barker, K. Williams, M. Chandler, A. Mundy, B. Brann. JKan is from (fan io (San Mr. Hawkins, advisor. The officers are Bedford Lee, Presi¬ dent; Clyde Whitf ieId, Reporter; Harold Newton, Vice President; A1 Taylor, Secretary; Glenn Slaughter, Treasurer. The purpose of the Future Farmers of America is to develop agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. At the first of the year, they initiate the new members. They prepare a fair-booth exhibit, participate in the State FFA Contest, and in the Durham Live¬ stock Show. By participating in these activi¬ ties, the boys become better oriented in the field of agriculture. 88 The Future Homemakers of America is the national organization of girls who study homemaking in high schools of the United States and Territories. They have covered-dish supper meetings once a month. They participate in the Person County Agricultural Fair exhibit every fall. Through participation in these activities, they are aided in reaching the over-all goal of the organization, which is to help indi¬ viduals improve p e rs onal, family, and community living, now and in the future. The officers are Geraldine Moore, Parliamentarian; Joan Woodall, Reporter; Bobbie Jean Keel, President; Margaret Gregory, S e c r et a r y; SECOND ROW: Mrs. McWhorter, advisor; Gertie Kendrick, Vice President; Ida Pleasant, Historian; Theresa Oakley, Treasurer; Sybil Curies, Song Leader. w. Oman s ever one FIRST ROW: M. Fox, J. Walker, B. Coates, J. Taylor, T. Oakley, G. Kendrick, I. Pleasants, M. Gregory, B.Keel G. Moore, S. Curls, J. Woodall, B. White, J. Harris; SECOND ROW: G. Holt, B. Day, S. Carver, B Terrell J. Riley, N. Blalock, C. Barker, P. Whitfield, P. Neathery, K. M. Brown, P. Woods, S. Clayton e! Guill, B. J. Jordon, A. Jordon, J. S. Jordon, L. Puryear, G. Clayton; THIRD ROW: F. Rimmer, C. Tilley, G. Dunn, B. J. Knott, R. Eastwood, L. Davis, J. Carver, M. Dunaway, P. Duncan, A Neathery C. Crumpton, E. Moore, D. Chambers, B. S. Whitfield, A. Taylor, E. Long, J. Walker, n! Brann, N. Barnette, F. Mooney, B. Taylor; FOURTH ROW: B. Bowes, J. Griffin, E. Oakley, E. Pugh C. Tapp, P. Gunther, J. Miles, S. Stewart, V. Carver, M. Morris, P. Anderson, J. Clark, K. Horton, M. Hicks, N. Clayton, B. Oakley, B. Oakley, C. Clayton, J. Oakley, M. Mooney, J. Martin, A. Martin. FIRST ROW: C. Brooks, W. Briggs, M. Gregory, S. Shull, J. Nevis, S. Whitfield, S. Yarborough, M. Hodges, N. Barnette, J. Childress, J. Shell; SECOND ROW: B. Oakley, E. Pettie, G. Perkins, R. Holt, J. McFarland, R. Gilliland, C. Williams, M. McSherry, T. Murray, J. W. Chambers, L. Clayton, B. Garrett; THIRD ROW: L. Paradis, N. Crumpton, M. Slaughter, D. Bumpass, R. Garner, L. Oakley, T. Wrenn, M. Holder, D. Whitt, P. Cole, G. Huff, R. Scott, N. Eanes. 9-ee i. in ■JeG. omes loearninq (G uife Gaming The Distributive Education Club ' s motto is Train today--Live better tomorrow. They learn the art of selling. The officers are Noah Eanes, Parliamentarian; Jimmy McFarland, Treasurer; Joyce Nevis, Secretary; Larry Oakley, Vice President; Norman Crumpton, President; Mr. Bishop, Advisor. Larry applies what he has learned in class to his job of salesmanship at Peebles. 90 U£e OSuifcfers of Jfouses—i ie CBuifcfers en The purpose of the Carpentry Class is to learn a trade. There are two groups, each working three hours a day. They are build¬ ing a house in Newell Heights. FIRST ROW: C. Mooney, C. Humphries, H. Barnette; SECOND ROW: W. Clayton, C. Hall, B. Duncan, M. Brann; THIRD ROW: R. Dunkley, R. Hatchet, A. Lee, B. Clayton, S. Patterson; FOURTH ROW: B. McCann, T. H. Tatum, Y. Clayton, H. Whitt. STANDING: Mr. Hendren, advisor. Mr. Hendren, advisor; C. Whitfield, H. Whitlow, D. Evans, W. Burton, M. Whitlow, H. Long, E. Bowes, T. Clayton, F. Chambers. The officers are Barry Clayton, President; Sammy Patterson, Sergeant at Arms; Arch Lee, Vice President; Haywood Barnette, Secretary; Chester Humphries, Treasurer; Mr. Hendren, advisor. 91 The officers are Kathy Walker, Secretary; Bonnie Dunevant, Librarian; Virginia Weldon, Vice President; Mrs. Weldon, Advisor; Carol Lee Talbert, President. The purpose of the Future Teachers is to acquaint students with the teaching pro¬ fession and to give some training in teach¬ ing. They provide as s is tant s for each teacher in R.H.S., take an active part in National Education Week, have covered- dish dinners once a month with guest speak¬ ers, and have a spring party at Chub Lake. Some of the senior members help the teachers at Central School. U ‘iT ' incfs i iai Ueachin is JlCore Uhan C ssiqnino Uesis an(f3iximeworA FIRST ROW; C. Campbell, D. Gates, S. Richmond, K. Caudell, E. Bowes, E. Morris, J. Fitzgerald, B. A. White, R. Brown, S. Fowler; SECOND ROW: Mrs. Weldon, advisor, B. Brooks, C. Tilley, B. Dunevant, R. Long, A. Bailey, G. Moore, K. Walker, B. Clayton, M. Johnson; THIRD ROW: V. Gentry, C. Merritt, B. J. Keel, M. P. Oakley, C. Yarboro, J. Daniel, L. Moore, A. Long; FOURTH ROW: D. Daniels, N. Long, P. J. Walker, A. F. Gates, S. Craven, V. Weldon, E. Hudgins, F. Daniel, A. Moorefield, J. Baker, D. Whitfield. FIRST ROW ' Judy Lunsford, Curtis Branscome, Kent Whitfield, Helen McWhorter, Ernie Lunsford, Carol Merritt, Jimmy Stovall, Charles Edwards, Gloria Holt, Frances Rimmer, Linda Moore, Shearon Thompson, Alice Long, Kathy Walker, Dicky Wrenn, Randy Hester; SECOND ROW: Carolyn Lockhart, Barbara Brendle, Diane Schloss, Suzanne Craven, Earl Bradsher, John Davis, John Winslow, Phyllis Parham, Mike Terry, Barbara Rogers, Fern Morrow, Carolyn Puett, Delores Griles. The officers include Carolyn Puett, Treasurer; Carolyn Lockhart, Vice President; Phyllis Parham, Secretary; John Davis, President; Mr. Bishop, Advisor. The Jerry L. Hester Chapter of the National Honor Society is composed of students who have achieved an average of 93% on all their subjects for five semesters andwho have shown qualities of leadership, character, and a will ingness to serve. In February new members are tapped during an inspiring induction service in assembly. 93 The library assistants help to extend the services of our library. They process books, catalogue, keep account of books in circu¬ lation, and keep the books on the shelves in order. The student assistants find satis¬ faction in their work in the library because they become better acquainted with books. The work that they do bene¬ fits our library and our school. FIRST ROW: D. Gates, C. Gentry, K. Owen, B, Rogers, J. Moore, V. Day; SECOND RCW: B. Clayton, J. Walker, M. Mooney, F. Morrow, R. Bowes, C. Puett, G. Green, L. McFarland, I. Pleasants, M. McSherry, V. Solomon, G. Dunn, C. L. Talbert, A. Taylor. S uc enh jBearn Sy The officers are Judy Moore, Secretary; Loray Jones, President; Dana Gates, Vice President; Carolyn Puett, Reporter; Ida Pleasants, Treasurer. Mrs. Street, Librarian, helps Randy find a book by looking in the card catalogue. 94 UJi. eir o 7uence impresses FIRST ROW: Betty Lou Briggs, Adrianna Bailey, Suzanne Craven, Anna Frances Gates, Susan Hull, John Davis, Michael Terry, Butch Winstead; SECOND ROW: Carol Merritt, Helen McWhorter, Riley Oakley, Marshall Slaughter, Ronnie Zickafoose, Howard Elam, Curtis Branscome, Sherwood Dixon. STANDING: Mrs. Nichols, advisor. heir C raumenis IjjJin To encourage effective speaking, the public speaking class participates in many contests, such as the Peace Contest, the I Speak for Democracy Contest, the American Legion Contest, and the Crumpton Senior Contest. They also are active debaters. Butch Winstead is President of the National Forensic League, which is composed of public speaking students who have obtained at least 25 points for oral presentation. TheN.F.L. officers are Susan Hull, Secretary and Butch Winstead, President. The Debate Team includes John Davis, Mike Terry, Adrianna Bailey, Curtis Branscome, Carol Merritt, Helen McWhorter, Felix Alley, and Butch Winstead. The officers are Carol Lee Talbert, Vice President; Marian Clayton, Secretary; Virginia Weldon, President; Nancy Long, Vice President; SECOND ROW: Miss Flowers, Advisor; Alice Long, Points Chairman. The Girls ' Monogram Club sponsors girls ' intramural basketball games. The Girls ' Monogram Club is a newly organized club. It consists of girls who have lettered in basket¬ ball or in cheerleading. They sponsor activities for the girls such as intramural basketball and field days. an cf ioeauii FIRST ROW: Virginia Anne Weldon, Peggy Jo Walker, Marian Clayton, Suzanne Craven, Joan Baker, Nancy Long, Georgye Gentry, Alice Long, Elizabeth Morris, Carol Lee Talbert, Brenda Brooks, Susan Hull, Carole Bradsher, Susan Richmond. 96 FIP?ST ROW: A. Bohanon, A, Bohanon, H. Elam, M. Carver, J. Davis, B. Winstead, B. Knott; SECOND ROW: D. C. Horton, K. Whitfield, S. Davis, S. Daniel, F. Jackson, J. Winslow, R. Overacre; THIRD ROW: J. L. Harris, R. Taylor, B. Brewer, B. Walker, F. Alley, R. Mundy, J. Nichols, H. Dunn; FOURTH ROW: D. Sparks, D. Stevens, M. Wilkins, J. Stovall, W. Briggs, T. Wrenn, G. Green; FIFTH ROW: L. Clayton, R. Whitfield, R. Hester, E. Bradsher, T. Bowes, W. Briggs, W. Burton; SIXTH ROW: A. Crowder, M. Terry, S, Kennington, A. Winstead, J. Moody, Y. Allen, E. Gammon. The Boys’ Monogram Club sponsored the Student Faculty basketball game at the Boys ' Intramural Tournament. The Boys ' Monogram Club is made up of all the boys who have lettered in a sport. They sponsor boys ' intramural basketball. They have fund raising projects and sponsor a dance in the spring. In their activities their over-all goal is the improvement of sportsmanship. The officers are Mr. Edens, Advisor; Archie Bohanan, Sergeant at Arms; D. C. Horton, Vice President; Wade Briggs, Secretary- Treasurer; Marion Carver, President. 97 Sf IS fifMf ' i -v- 5jp p w-s� s� ? IP M mt at mew 4JI oiSi Msi BiMIMI mMiHi S hHI s •i --..• 4 JSS a:shit4 « ' . FIRST ROW: Shearon Thompson, Kent Whitfield, Marion Carver, Arthur Winstead, Earl Bradsher, Harold Dunn; SECOND ROW: Jimmy Perkins, John Davis, Randy Hester, David Winstead, Charles Edwards, John Lacy Harris; THIRD ROW: Felix Alley, Mike Wilkins, Yancy Allen, Steve Daniel, Russell Taylor; FOURTH ROW: Jack Hester, Butch Winstead, Sim Davis, Dickie Wrenn, John Winslow. or. ' £ owarcf Gommunil BeacfersJiip in The Key Club, sponsored bytJie Kiwanis Club, is composed of the outstand¬ ing boys at Roxboro High School. They enjoy their monthly supper meetings and work for the betterment of school, com¬ munity, and nation. The officers include Dickie Wrenn, Vice President; Butch Winstead, President; Jack Hester, Secretary-Treasurer; Randy Hester, Sergeant at Arms. 98 The Key Club enjoys their supper meeting at the Rocket Grill. llOor eruice hree CTlims in JKincf — looyafia ancf G iaracier Faye Daniel Virginia Weldon Peggy Jo Walker Nancy Long Joan Baker Dana Gates Bobby Jean Keel Carol Merritt Carolyn Yarboro Adrianna Bailey Rae Brown Brenda Brooks Susan Hull Carole Bradsher Joan Fitzgerald Diana Daniel Suzanne Craven Phyllis Parham Emily Hutchins Diane Schloss Alice Long Anna Frances Gates Rebecca Long Linda Moore Gloria Holt Cathy Campbell Joyce Griffin Judy Lunsford Susan Richmond The Tri-Hi-Y is a Christian girls ' organization which is a branch of the Y.M.C.A. Their pledge is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character. The Tri-Hi-Y is composed of junior and senior girls who have a scholastic average of B or higher and who have high moral standards. This year their Thanksgiving project was dis¬ tributing baskets to needy families. The officers are Phyllis Parham, President; Gloria Holt, Vice President; Anna Frances Gates, Secretary; Dana Gates, Treas¬ urer; Marian Cla3d;on, Sergeant at Arms; Susan Hull, Chaplain. 99 FIRST ROW: P. Day, R. Brown, B. Brandon, C. Campbell, J. Fitzgerald, S. Daniel, E. Pettie, H. Elam, M. Wrenn, B. Walker, E. Bowes, J. Griffin, L. Gravitte, S. Perkins, V. Day; SECOND ROW: C. Yarboro, S. Richmond, S. Curies, G. Moore, B. L. Briggs, D. Sparks, T. Wrenn, J. Pierce, B. Hall, S. Fowler, L. Moore, L. Wagstaff, B. Gravitte, K. Pleasants; THIRD ROW: G. Buchanan, J. Woodall, E. Hudgins, V. Weldon, A. Long, J. Dunn, G. Gentry, M. P. Oakley, R. Mundy, J, Moody, B. Whitt, E. Gammon, E. Lunsford, V. Solomon, B. A. White, D. Whitfield, F. Daniel, N. Long, M. Gregory, G ioras CPariicipaies in ihe Gnor of The officers are Steve Daniel, President; Emmett Gammon, Sergeant at Arms; Bob Whitt, Treasurer; Cathy Campbell, Secretary; RaeBrown, Librarian; Sandra Fowler, Assistant Librarian. The Glee Club is a subj ect the student body enjoys. The Glee Club entertains us during the year by singing in assembly, and by presenting a Christmas Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May. Selected members of the Glee Club also participate in the Choral Contest, the State Choral Festival, the All-State Chorus, and the Summer Choral Workshop. The Glee Club has brought many honors and much enjoyment to Roxboro High School. 100 Mrs. Berger directs the Glee Club. Gon es io IGin a Guperior CRaiina FIRST ROW: K. Yarboro, C. Gentry, B. Pullium, B. Tingen, D. Pixley, P. Crabtree, J. Norris, J. Walker, K. Owen, A. L. Westbrook, J. Chambers, M. Tuck; SECOND ROW: B. Brooks, L. L. Whitt, F. Shelton, L. McFarland, B. S. Whitfield, D. Schloss, M. Gregory, B. Day, K. Caudel, J. Lunsford, A. Murray, E. Guill, B. Bradsher; THIRD ROW: D, Gentry, E. Moore, C. Stevens, M. Morris, D. Whit, C. Lamm, S. Wilkins, A. F. Gates, M. Mooney, C. Green, S. Hester, B. Castle, B. Howerton, J. Wilkins; FOURTH ROW: E. Ford, M. Donnaway, K. Perkins, S. Lylles, V. Carver, J. Carver, S. Whitfield, R. Long, J. Daniel, T. Rudder, C. Crumpton, M. E. Rogers, K. Lylles, D. Clayton, C. Wells, R. Neighbors; FIETH ROW: S. Buchanan, F. Woody, F. Long, D. Cobb, T. Bowes, G. Slaughter, W. Briggs, C. Edwards, K. Whitfield, S. Thompson, B. Walker, A. Long, B. Wilkins, J. Shell. I j i ' p 1 Anna Frances Gates Head Majorette Judy Lunsford Drum Majorette Joan Baker The motto of the Roxboro High School Band is To R. H. S. We Pledge Our Best. The band supports the football team, participates in parades, and presents concerts. THE CONCERT BAND OF ROXBORO HIGH SCHOOL 102 THE MARCHING BAND OF ROXBORO HIGH SCHOOL 103 Dr. Barbour, a visiting speaker, explains volcanos in his talk to the Science Club. The officers are Jimmy Shell, Sergeant at Arms; Kathy Walker, Program Chairman; Mrs. Hamlet, advisor; Ernie Lunsford, President; Charles Edwards, Vice President; Sandra Fowler, Secretary-Treasurer. lsi)liere Uruih s Cj freacfy CPi rouen are FIRST ROW: Dale Pixley, Joan Fitzgerald, Pam Reade, Elizabeth Morris, Sandra Fowler, Kathy Walker, Montine Johnson, Linda Wagstaff, Mary Alice Ipock, Catherine Owen; SECOND ROW: Jimmy Shell, Alex Sergeant, Sonny Morton, Kent Whitfield, Ernie Lunsford, Charles Edwards, Riley Oakley, Earl Clayton. G£a fe en e y y Ba to W « 9(. 0, u a’v Sia T FIj 8:. A -S - Zt Pr i Np Pu AtuCo- ei. Cf f f With their motto being Find the Truth,” Science Club members discover and cultivate skills and talents based on science. They pre¬ sent guest sp eake rs , hold many discussions and demon¬ strations, and visit nearby industries to learn of careers for scientists. Together they plan for future careers and hobbies. We captured in snapshots some club highlights of the year. Steve presents Mrs. Berger with a present at the Christmas Concert. The A-Chorus sings the Song of Christmas” in the Christmas Concert each year. John presents Mr. Rogers with a citation for the edu¬ cational improvement at Roxboro High School. Alice is tapped for the National Honor Society. In a Tri-Hi-Y play on morals, the mother is shocked at her daughter ' s appearance. 105 Working as a team . . . playing rival schools . . . sock hops . , . decorating goal posts . . . pep rallies . . . losing by one point . . . practicing good sportsmanship. Athletic director and head basketball coach Jim Edens also coaches fresh¬ man football and is an assistant baseball coach. Head football coach John Morris uses movies to pin point mistakes in producing winning football teams. 108 FIRST ROW- Arthur Winstead, Harold Dunn, Fred Jackson, Butch Winstead, Marion Carver, Archie Bohanon, Yancey Allen; SECOND ROW; Earl Bradsher, Andrew Bohanon, John Winslow, Mke Terry Sim Davis, John Davis; THIRD ROW: Jimmy Moody, Emmett Gammon, Felix Alley, Glen Green, Kent Whitfield, Mike Wilkins, Andy Crowder; FOURTH ROW: Sonny Long, Randy Hester, Sandy Kennington, Brad Walker, Bobby Knott. Coach Morris and Co-Captains Fred Jackson and Butch Winstead read a telegram sent to the team by the student body before the Greenville game. Managers Wilbur Burton and Bob Brewer give invaluable aid during practice sessions and games. ROXBORO 6 NORTHERN 3 The Rockets moved into first place in District III by downing highly regarded Northern 6-3. Late in the fourth quarter the Rocket defense, led by Felix Alley who recovered a fumble on the Northern two yard line, gained possession of the ball. Sim Davis sneaked into the end zone to give Roxboro an exciting 6-3 victory and, the sole possession of first place. BUTCH WINSTEAD End Spirii C ncf Ueamwo jR ROXBORO 20 OXFORD 0 Roxboro started the conference race with an impressive 20-0 victory over Oxford High. Butch Winstead scored twice, once by intercepting an Oxford pass and racing 22 yards to paydirt, and again by receiving a pass from Sim Davis. The entire Rocket line played outstanding defense, holding the Wildcats to minus eight yards rushing. FRED JACKSON Fullback HAROLD DUNN Center ARTHUR WINSTEAD Halfback ROXBORO 20 OXFORD ORPHANAGE 0 The Rockets stretched their winning streak to five games by downing Oxford Orphanage 20-0. The highlight of the game was a 54 yard TD run by halfback Marion Carver. Glen Green ran for two extra points. Outstanding defensive players for the Rockets were Harold Dunn and Felix Alley. MARION CARVER Halfback ANDREW BOHANON Guard ROXBORO 28 SOUTHERN 19 Roxboro ' s offense had to go into high gear to keep the Rockets in the unbeaten ranks. Sim Davis led the way, scoring three times. Felix Alley recovered a Southern fumble in the end zone on the last play of the first half. This gave Roxboro a slim 14-13 lead at intermission. YANCEY ALLEN Guard SIM DAVIS Quarterback The Rockets kept their record unblemished by downing Chapel Hill 13-7. Fred Jackson accounted for both TD ' s on runs of four and seventeen yards. The lone Chapel Hill score came on a blocked punt in the third period. Uo J Ghampionship MIKE TERRY Center EMMETT GAMMON Tackle EARL BRADSHER Guard JOHN WINSLOW Tackle ROXBORO 12 HENDERSON 6 Sim Davis scored one TD from the five yard line and passed to end Bobby Knott for another to lead Roxboro to its eighth straight victory of the season. Blocking by the Rockets forward wall was a major factor in the victory. The Rockets clinched the conference championship behind the running of Marion Carver. He plowed his way over from the one yard line twice, accounting for both TD ' s. The power¬ ful Rocket defense held Graham scoreless, shutting out its fourth team this season. eason FELIX ALLEY Tackle GLEN GREEN Halfback KENT WHITFIELD Fullback ANDY CROWDER Halfback ROXBORO 20 HILLSBORO 7 Roxboro climaxed a perfect season by defeating Hillsboro. Marion Carver scored twice, but the defense that carried Roxboro through the best season the school has known was the deciding factor in this game. Two punts were blocked, two fumbles recovered, and two passes intercepted as Roxboro finished the Conference race with ten wins and no losses. 113 SONNY LONG Quarterback RANDY HESTER End SANDY KENNINGTON Center BRAD WALKER Tackle COMBINED SEASON STATISTICS (VARSITY) Total First Downs Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Total Yards Rushing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Opponents ' Passes Intercepted Yards Gained Passing Yards Gained Passing and Rushing Number of Punts Punt Average Fumbles Lost Number of Yards Penalized Roxboro Opponents 149 89 1782 1148 118 111 1664 1037 71 114 35 47 12 2 486 533 2150 1570 26 26 31.3 29 4 13 349 370 JIMMY MOODY Tackle BOBBY KNOTT End MIKE WILKINS End JOHN DAVIS Halfback ARCHIE BOHANON Guard a • FIRST ROW; Gary Clajrton, Cecil Carver, James Flint Nichols, Tommy Bowes, William Green, Glenn Slaughter, Mike Wilson, Ferris Crumpton, Robert Mundy; SECOND ROW: Wayne Kendrick, Emerson Perry, David Morris, Billy Oakley, Dickie Wrenn, John Lacy Harris, Clyde Kerley, Lawrence Denny. J.V.U. earn C reshman Ueam EIRST ROW: J. B. Whitfield, Franklin Poindexter, Larry Davis, Martin Hall, Roger Allen, John Lunsford, Tony Bowes; SECOND ROW: Ronnie Garrett, Dean Mooney, Harry Yoder, Van Dixon, Robert Pleasants, Lewis Long, Wayne Holt; THIRD ROW: Reggie Horton, Pete Whitt, Mike Bowens, Randy Gentry, Charles Woody, Henry Eox; EOURTH ROW: David Merritt, Gary Hunt, Ben Bradsher, Henry Blaney, Roger Solomon, Chris Schoch, Richard Vining. FIRST ROW; D. C. Horton, Butch Winstead, Fred Jackson, Sim Davis, Ross Whitfield, Jim Edens; SECOND ROW: Mike Wilkins, Sonny Long, John Lacy Harris, Sandy Kennington, Bobby Knott, Randy Hester. The four seniors on the team, D. C. Horton, Butch Winstead, Sim Davis, and Fred Jackson were elected Co-Captains by their team¬ mates. 1 16 Jim Edens is in his fourth year as head basketball coach. FRED JACKSON SIM DAVIS BUTCH WINSTEAD With five returning lettermen, Sim Davis, Butch Winstead, D. C. Horton, Fred Jackson, and Bobby Knott, big things were expected of the Rockets. However, as a result of grid injuries the Rocket five got off to a slow start in the conference race after a loss to power¬ ful Durham High. Two victories over Washing¬ ton, N. C. followed. The Rockets hope to reach their full potential by tournament time. iJie Dixircfajoo Managers Reaves Overacre and Wilbur Burton spend many hours aiding the Varsity, J. V,, and Fresh¬ man teams during practice and games. D. C. HORTON I 17 BOBBY KNOTT JOHN LACY HARRIS ROSS WHITFIELD On the fast break Sonny Long lays up a two pointer against Southern. 1 [ r 34 ( 1 i Four Rockets, Bobby Knot, Butch Winstead, Sim Davis, and John Lacy Harris rush in for a rebound against Durham. SANDY KENNINGTON MIKE WILKINS SONNY LONG FIRST ROW: Russell Taylor, Byrd Winstead, Joe O ' Briant, William Green, Tommy Bowes; SECOND ROW: Wayne Barker, Charles Edwards, David Morris, Leonard Mangum, Lawrence Denny. V. u. earn Teshman earn FIRST ROW: Chris Schoch, Ronnie Garrett, J. B. Whitfield, Dean Mooney, Gary Hunt, Ben Bradsher, John Lunsford; SECOND ROW: Tony Bowes, Lewis Long, Roy Harris, Ted Carver, Charles Woody, Mike Bowens, Henry Fox. FIRST ROW: Alice Long, Rae Brown, Susan Richmond, Betsy Burns, Nancy Brooks, Judy Horton; SECOND ROW: Nancy Long, Peggy Jo Walker, Virginia Weldon, Marian Clayton, Sandra Buchanan, Miss Flowers. UJie 62 U ocAeties . . . Miss Lou Ellen Elowers is head coach for the Roxboro Rockettes. Sandra Buchanan Susan Richmond is outjumped by an unidentified Henderson player. Betsy Burns CProcfuce a ' innino cS eason The Rockettes, under the direction of Coach Lou Ellen Flowers, combine hard work and team spirit to produce a winning season. Making up the team were six returning letter- men, Alice Long, Peggy Jo Walker, Susan Richmond, Nancy Long, and Marian Clayton. The latter four were starters from last year ' s team. One junior, Rae Brown, three sophomores, Nancy Brooks, Judy Horton, and Sandra Buchanan, and one freshman, Betsy Burns, added strength to the ' 62 Rockettes. Reaching high, Peggy Jo Walker re¬ bounds during the Henderson game. Rockette Nancy Long shoots a lay up as Nancy Brooks waits to rebound. Miss Flowers watches Susan Richmond as J.V. and Varsity girls work together. Susan Featherstone passes to Sylvia Taylor during a J. V. practice session. J 7J. o morrow. FIRST ROW; Sandra Clayton, Betty Sue Whitfield, Jane Stanfield, Tricia Sanford, Kay Whitfield, Sylvia Taylor; SECOND ROW: Mary Ellen Rogers, Sandra Whitfield, Helen McWhorter, Katherine Caudel, Susan Featherstone, Carol Lamm, Johnsie Whitt. 124 FIRST ROW: Howard Elam, Doug Sparks, Bob Whitt, Tony Wrenn, John Davis, Robert Monday, William Green; SECOND ROW; Jimmy Jay Winslow, Arthur Winstead, Steve Daniel, Kent Whitfield, Bobby Oakley, Jimmy Pierce; THIRD ROW: Butch Winstead, John Lacy Harris, James FlintNichols, Emmett Gammon, Doug Stevens, Ross Whitfield, Donnie Waldo; FOURTH ROW: Wayne Briggs, Randy Hester, Chip Martin, Felix Alley, John Triplett. 125 FIRST ROW: Coach Edens, Larry Clayton, Barry Schoch, Larry Clayton, Tommy Bowes, D. C. Horton, Lawrence Denny, Danny Allen, Ray Clayton; SECOND ROW: Dewey Middleton, Andy Crowder, Joe King, Fred Jackson, Bobby Knott, Daniel Rhew, Wayne Kendricks, Roger James. Uhe C aseSaff earn ine The Rockets defeated Oxford Orphanage in a game played at Cavel. D. C. Ho rton catches during a game with Southern. 126 Roxboro High ' s golf team produced the first state champion in any sport from our high school. Wade Briggs, in his junior year, won the N.C. State Championship in a sudden death overtime at Finley Golf Course in Chapel Hill. Wade will be trying for his second championship this year. The golf team won five matches and lost only one during the 1961 season. They also won the con¬ ference championship. state golf champion Wade Briggs tees off at Roxboro Country Club. earn Members of the golf team, Sim Davis, Russell Taylor, and Sonny Long watch Wade Briggs as he addresses the ball. I 27 Brenda Brooks Georgye Gentry Susan Hull Diane Schloss Uhe Uioc£el Gheerfeacfers G)eacf Our G n eer Carole Bradsher Head Cheerleader Leading cheers, building bonfires, plan¬ ning pep rallies, making posters, decorating goalposts . . . all these and more make up a busy life for these nine girls. But after the victory, all the work is richly rewarded, and nine tired but happy girls lead the voices that are lifted in the special song that echoes in their ears as well as in their hearts ... So To Our Dear Old Roxboro High. Cheerleaders lead the students in a rous¬ ing yell. Emily Bowes Joan Fitzgerald Sandra Fowler Bit Morris Mrs. Jim Edens, sponsor of the cheerleaders, performs her duties constantly with perfection. The Rocket Cheerleaders launch the student body into a season highlighted by un¬ wavering spirit and unsurpassed sportsmanship. Ann Martin, Ellen Bland, Etta Baker, Carolyn Barton, and Diane Kirby enjoy being J. V. Cheerleaders. Connye Gentry, Brenda Hardin, Donna Wilson, Jane Norris, JoAnne Long, and Carol Winstead take part in J. V. Cheerleading. The R.H.S. Band leads the Homecoming Parade down Main Street. ese are war a C ciiuiiies Sim, Sonny, Randy, and Butch are seen hard at work dur¬ ing summer football practice! The R.H.S. Cheerleaders make a pretty sight as they participate in the Homecoming Parade activi¬ ties. Friends gather at yearly Annual Signing Party. The Junior-Senior is an occasion that will be remembered by many. 131 Selecting superlatives . . . singing the school song . . . parading down Main Street . . . promoting school spirit . . . crown¬ ing the new queen . . . choosing honor winners . . . dancing until midnight. 1 34 Sandra Fowler Nancy Long J£ cS. ispfaas a Nineteen sixty-one brought a happy Homecoming to R.H.S. Signs of Homecoming were seen in displays, posters,and excitement was in the air as early as the beginning of the week of October 6. Thursday night the cheerleaders led the students through the streets of Roxboro in a rousing pep rally. Sunny skies prevailed on Friday as students, employees, and i nt e r e s t e d citizens came out to see the attendants in the annual Homecoming parade. Friday night, spirits rode high, and tension mounted as students and alumni surrounded the football field. There were several victories that night. Miss Brenda Brooks was crowned our 1961 Homecoming Queen. The Roxboro Rockets were victorious in the game with Southern. The Roxboro High students and s upp o r t e r s displayed winning sportsmanship and school spirit. Saturday night, the Queen and her court reigned at the Homecoming Dance. As the clock struck 12, ending another Homecoming at R.H.S., the students went home with enough happy memories to last until another year. Jfo omecomin 2 ueen Jfo omecominp 1961 Brenda Brooks 135 Brenda cries for joy as Barbara The court is presented at the places the crown upon her head. Homecoming Dance. JKemories i iai loinqer The senior attendants congratulate the newly chosen queen. The court poses for pictures, just before the half. Students enjoy themselves at the Homecoming Dance. a The Queen and her court lead off a dance after being presented to the students. i The Marshals are chosen from the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Classes according to their scholastic records. Our 1961 Marshals are the following: FIRST ROW: Alice Long, Diane Schloss, Phyllis Parham, Barbara Brendle, Patsy Huff, Fern Morrow, Linda Wesley, Bonnie Gillis, Bit Morris; SECOND ROW: Russell Taylor, Shearon Thompson, Curtis Branscome, John Davis, Kent Whitfield, John Winslow, Randy Hester. ‘Jltarsha s are Schofasiic Chief Marshals, Fern Morrow and John Davis, look at choice colleges. Ann, David, James Flint, and Carollyn discuss the Homecoming activities of the weekend. Marshals participate in graduation exercises. 137 ! eniors Sie eci Stuperfaiiues 138 Most Athletic 139 Typical Senior Diane Schloss--Yancey Allen ancf CRaiecf iJiese S uc en s as Susan Richmond--Harold Newton Best Citizen oxSoro yKosi Phyllis Parham--Harold Dunn Most Likely to Succeed Fern Morrow--John Davis (j u Is ian c in a Most Dependable Gloria Holt--Earl Bradsher 141 Shopping at Christmas . . . scramb¬ ling from store to store . . . making wise choices . . . searching for bargains . . . window shopping . . . selecting a special gift. 6 THE PEOPLES BANK Four Convenient Locations Phone 8-1403 Member of F. D. I. C. Roxboro, North Carolina Roxboro Plant, Roxboro, N. C. ROXBORO COTTON MILLS Roxboro Mill Phone 3323 Longhurst Mill Phone 3313 Roxboro, North Carolina GREEN’S JEWELERS South Main St. Ph. 4691 Roxboro, North Carolina ROXBORO LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS 214 Leasburg Rd. Ph. 3571 Roxboro, North Carolina DUNEVANT’S INSURANCE Thomas Bldg. Ph. 82404 Roxboro, North Carolina B. J. MOTORS, INC. Depot St. Ph. 6711 Roxboro, North Carolina J. T. BRADSHER 218 Reams Ave. Ph. 3721 Roxboro, North Carolina COLE’S PHARMACY South Main St. Ph. 3141 Roxboro, North Carolina NEB KING’S PURE OIL SERVICE Intersection of Madison Blvd. and North Main St. Ph. 8-1063 Roxboro, North Carolina J. R. WHITE, CONTRACTOR Crown Aluminum Sidings Rep. Storm Doors and Windows 308 Pine St. Ph. 84781 or 87326 Roxboro, North Carolina HAMBRICK-AUSTIN AND THOMAS 119 S. Main St. Ph. 2271 Roxboro, North Carolina LEWIS FURNITURE CO. 113 Depot St. Ph. 4081 Roxboro, North Carolina LAHA’S QUALITY CLEANING Dry Cleaning Shoe Repair 206 Court St. Ph. 5493 Roxboro, North Carolina BAILEY’S ELEC. SERVICE Industrial and Residential Wiring and Repairing 30 ' 5 Gordon St. Ph. 5573 Roxboro, North Carolina Shop at Duncan ' s for RCA Whirlpool Appliances DUNCAN’S, INC. 216 Reams Avenue Ph. 8-4444 Roxboro, North Carolina OFFICE EQUIPMENT Cash Registers, Typewriters, and Adding Machines Sales and Service Furniture - Files - Supplies BROWN BURRUSS CO. Ill N. Main St. Ph. 6373 Roxboro, North Carolina BLALOCK’S SUPERMARKET Meats - Fruits - Vegetables 1124 North Main Ph. 8-4000 Roxboro, North Carolina GREEN’S BOOKKEEPING AND TAX SERVICE 201-A S. Main St. Ph. 8-2151 Roxboro, North Carolina McKEE INSURANCE AGENCY Insurance of all Kinds Abbitt Avenue Ph. 2374 MASSEY DEPT. STORE Ladies, Men, and Childrens Ready to Wear and Shoes S. Main St. Ph. 4871 Roxboro, North Carolina Roxboro, North Carolina GUS SLAUGHTER Building Contractor 921 North Main St. Free Estimates Roxboro, North Carolina Ph. 4723 Day or Night GENTRY, STRUM, AND FOUSHEE 109 S. Main St. Ph. 2381 Roxboro, North Carolina TOM’S AUTO SUPPLY Machine Shop Service and Auto Glass Installed Lamar St. Ph. 7201 Roxboro, North Carolina CARVER AGENCY Insurance Real Estate 123 N. Main St. Ph. 8-1934 Roxboro, North Carolina TURNER’S AND HOTEL ROXBORO Centers of Civic and Social Activity Roxboro, North Carolina SNIPES BROS. OIL CO. Texaco and Goodrich Products 719 Morgan St. Ph. 3461 Roxboro, North Carolina TAYLOR’S PRINTING COMPANY Depot Street Ph. 6243 PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. 208 Morgan St. Ph. 86043 Roxboro, North Carolina Roxboro, North Carolina THOMAS OAKLEY DRUG CO. Main St. Ph. 4931 Roxboro, North Carolina FORREST SUPEREHE Your complete food Store Madison Blvd. Ph. 7881 Roxboro, North Carolina 1___1 1 1 ROXBORO PLUMBING AND CAVEL RADIO TELEVISION CO. HEATING COMPANY - Admiral - Sales Service If We Can Help You, It Helps Us. P. 0. Box 544 Ph. 8-5775 100 Madison Blvd. Ph. 8-1333 Cavel, North Carolina Roxboro, North Carolina NU-WAY CLEANERS JOHNSON COnON CO. Bottled Gas Service N. Madison Blvd. Ph. 4503 Roxboro, North Carolina 119-21 N. Main St. Ph. 6644 Roxboro, North Carolina JAMES’S SUPERMARKET Meats-Fruits-Vegetables 1123 Oxford Rd. Ph. 6415 Roxboro, North Carolina CAROLINA BEAUTY SHOP Beauty at its Best Kirby Bldg. Ph. 4391 Roxboro, North Carolina fMEAffOW MilK ■freei ROXBORO TASTEE-FREEZE Main St. Ph. 8-4224 Roxboro, North Carolina RUSSELL’S GRAHAM DUNCAN Building Contractor 1218 N. Main St. Ph. 8-4345 Roxboro, North Carolina BROOKS AND WHITE FUNERAL HOME N. Main St. Ph. 8-3801 Roxboro, North Carolina Ambulance Service Your way our way 701 S. Main St. Ph. 7777 Roxboro, North Carolina COLLINS AIKMAN CORP. Ph. 4301 Gavel, North Carolina LONG’S HABERDASHERY 208 S. Main St. Ph. 7983 Roxboro, North Carolina LONG MEADOW FARMS North Main St. Phone 5613 Roxboro, North Carolina TAR HEEL CHEVROLET CO. South Main St. Phone 5692 Roxboro, North Carolina ROXBORO BUILDING AND LOAN S. Main St. Ph. 2131 Roxboro, North Carolina nlowers of Distinction WINSTEAD FLORIST Abbitt Avenue Ph. 3401 Roxboro, North Carolina SERVICE DRY CLEANERS Well pressed is well dressed Claude Harris, Prop. 119 N. Main St. Ph. 3221 Roxboro, North Carolina COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY S. Morgan St. Ph. 5555 Roxboro, North Carolina HARVEY LESTER The upholstery specialist Semora Road Ph. 8-1435 Roxboro, North Carolina DIXON DISCOUNT HOUSE Clothing, Toys, Paints, Tools, Etc. Court St. Roxboro, North Carolina TIP TOP MOTOR, INC. Madison Blvd. Ph. 3701 Roxboro, North Carolina BRUCE’S 5c TO $1 STORE Main St. Ph. 6533 Roxboro, North Carolina THE LITTLE OIL COMPANY, INC. Shell Firestone Products 1129 Oxford Rd. Ph. 5035 Roxboro, North Carolina Where school friends meet KIRBY THEATER N. Main St. Ph. 4171 Roxboro, North Carolina DAVIS HUFF Super Shell Gas, Oils, Tires, Washing, Greasing, and Polishing Ph. 8-3355 800 Durham Rd. WILKIN ' S MARKET Self-Service Store 114 Court St. Ph. 4823 Roxboro, North Carolina TIMBERLAND MOTEL Free TV - Air Conditioned Madison Blvd. Ph. 7003 Roxboro, North Carolina HENRY ALKINS STUDIO Studio Hours 4-8 P.M. Ph. 5821 Home 8-2731 Main St. Roxboro, North Carolina LEDBETTER’S Frigidaire Appliances 107 N. Main St. Ph. 4431 Roxboro, North Carolina PERSON TIRE RETREAD SERVICE Only Firestone Supreme Rubber Used 604 Morgan St. Ph. 8-3364 Roxboro, North Carolina 125 N. Main St. Ph. 2703 Roxboro, North Carolina ALLEN-GATES INSURANCE ELAM STUDIO 104 1 2 North Main Phone 5642 Roxboro, North Carolina CROWN ALUMINUM INDUSTRIES CORP. Hwy. 501 Soutli Phone 8-3202 Roxboro, North Carolina LOCKHART TAXI 203 S. Main St. Ph. 3371 Roxboro, North Carolina PERSON COUNTY i j; ____—.. FREEZER LOCKER, INC. HMfHlFffEiZlR LOCKER „ •- BB m nil 209 Long Ave. Ph. 5503 mi Roxboro, North Carolina _ . .. . - ■■■ ' LEGGETT’S DEPARTMENT STORE 112 S. 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