Roxboro High School - Rocket Yearbook (Roxboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1964 volume:

SCHOOL LIBRARY It fflrT iw,}nrr- E ' ;M l W Ifpl f flTf ?! y 11 1 | j i pfi fr]iJB |m « cr md a mu fjr In � --sS ■■. ‘W 1 ® 11 ? 1 I . • • ig SjP i EXPLORATION AS RECORDED IN . . . THE 1964 ROCKET Published By The Annual Staff of ROXBORO HIGH SCHOOL Roxboro, North Carolina 2 ALL SYSTEMS GO! When the morning bell rings,students scuttle to their classes, and a typical day at Roxboro High begins. CONTENTS Administration School Board 10 Faculty 11 Cafeteria Staff 16 Dietician 16 Custodians 16 Bus Drivers 17 Academics Language 20 Social Studies 21 Mathematics 22 Science 23 Commercial 24 Vocational 25 Classes Senior 28 Junior 54 Sophomore 72 Freshman 86 Features Homecoming 98 Junior-Senior 101 Citizenship 102 Marshals 103 Who ' s Who 104 Activities Student Council 108 Newspaper 110 National Honor Society 112 Public Speaking 113 Tri-Hi-Y Club 114 Key Club 115 F. T. A. 116 Science Club 117 Red Cross 120 Garden Club 121 Girl ' s Monogram Club 122 Boy ' s Monogram Club 123 Glee Club 124 A Chorus 125 Carpentry 126 D. E. Club 127 Library Science 128 Journalism Club 129 Annual Staff 130 Athletics Football 136 Basketball 142 Track 151 Baseball 152 Golf 153 Varsity Cheerleaders 154 J. V. Cheerleaders 156 Coaches 157 Advertisements Students advance Over the period of four years spent in high school, we as students unconsciously explore three phases of school life, the academic, the athletic, and the social. Experiencing these different phases builds within the students an indelible affection for our school and develops us into individuals. The research that students put into book reviews, the expression and effort put into writing speeches, the wonder we experience in the chemistry laboratory, and the in¬ genuity and originality put into various projects compose the academic highway over which a high school student passes. Though this highway is not easily traveled, the reward for success is everlasting. Stu¬ dents achieve, not only intellectual advance¬ ment, but also a profound feeling of satis¬ faction and the inspiration to strengthen and further their knowledge through EXPLORA¬ TION of all the aspects of life. Each morning, before classes begin, Ben Bradsher and Tony Bowes have the duty of raising the flag. Before Thursday morning ' s assembly begins, students take advantage of a few spare moments to discuss the day ' s activities. Mr. Brown explains to the bus drivers their routes for the year. 4 through challenges met in EXPLORATION. Bradsher, to his English class. Spirited cheerleaders, Linda Leigh Whitt, Glenda Stonebraker, and Donna Wilson, decorate the goal posts for the big game on Friday night. Rockets overrun their rival adversaries, the Northern Knights, with a glorious 39-15 victory. 5 The beginning of the school year initiates a whirl of R. H.S. alumni dance to the swingin ' music of the Chevettes at the 1963 Homecoming Dance, the climax to an event¬ ful week-end. Glenn Slaughter and Linda Leigh Whitt relax at open house after an evening of dancing at the Junior-Senior Prom. 6 activities; ALL SYSTEMS GO! Larry Fowler serves Doug Knott and Donnie Waldo in the school store during homeroom period. William Green comes in second in the hundred yard dash in a meet against Roanoke Rapids. Mrs. Mary E. Berger helps members of the glee club achieve perfection for the annual Christmas Concert. The shrill sound of spirited students ' yelling dies into the night. The football team has won the District III championship . . . the whistle blows, but the layup is good for another victory for the basketball team.. . . batter up, high-fly ball goes into right field for a third base run . . . he ' s up, over, and clears the bar; track sea¬ son starts with a bang. This is the athletic phase of high school life enjoyed by participants and spectators. The crown is placed on the queen ' s head; the crowd cheers. The big Homecoming Dance climaxes an eventful week-end . . . shoes off, dancing begins; everyone enjoys the sock hops . . . the formal dance, open houses, the 2 A.M. movie, breakfast at the lake, and an informal dance compose a week-end long dreamed of, Junior-Senior. These illustrate our social life. Academically, athletically, and socially, this is Dear Ole ' Roxboro High . 7 8 ADMINISTRA TION Roxboro High School has seen many changes in its administration. The major change is the gaining of a new principal, Mr. Thomas J. Brown. He has replaced Mr. Walter S. Rogers who has become Assistant Superintendent of Person County Public Schools. The Guidance Department has been made more effective by having a fulltime guidance director, Mrs. Elsie Harris. An entirely new department in the field of Industrial Vo¬ cational Education has been added to the cur¬ riculum. The faculty gained two new teachers for this department, Mr. James Woody, teaching mechanical drawing and radio and television repair, and Mr. Jesse Barrett, teaching internal combustion engines and welding. The History Department has gained three new teachers. Miss Mary Alice Elliott re¬ places Mrs. Rosalie Gates, who, after spending the summer in India, has taken the year off to work on her doctorate at Duke University. Mr. Carl Hampton and one of Roxboro ' s own, Mr. Royce Gillis, complete this department. We acquired two new teachers in our Mathematics Department: Miss Joyce Fogle and Mrs. Patsy Hester. With these additions the Math Department now has four teachers. Roxboro ' s Mrs. Peggy Bishop has come to teach Typing I and II while Miss Diana Graham comes from Denver, Colorado, to teach U. S. History and French I. Miss Darcus Soles and Mrs. Jean Sabis- ton have increased the staff of the English Department to eight. We are proud that one-third of our faculty have obtained advanced degrees. Through their EXPLORATION of new ideas through further study, they have made a greater con¬ tribution to our students as well as helping to raise the standards of our school. We are proud of them, their work, and their con¬ tributions to the school. 9 Thomas Brown, principal. Mr. Walter Rogers, assistant superintendent of Person County Schools, and Mr. R. B. Griffin, superintendent, discuss plans for a future school board meeting. School leaders pilot students to Explore Mr. Gordon Allen, Mr. Lindsey Wagstaff, Mr. John O ' Briant, Mr. Jake Taylor, Mrs. R. D. Bumpass, Mr. Monroe Whitt, and Mr. Thad Wilkerson uphold the duties of the Roxboro District School Board. 10 Mrs. Sue C. Bercaw, A.B., M.Ed. Shephard College, Duke University English m, IV Sponsor of Annual Mrs. Rachel Brown, A.B. W.C. of U.N.C. English I Mrs. Nancy B. Burruss, A.B. Meredith College English II Sponsor of Tri-Hi-Y Mrs. Patsy Hester, A.B., M.A. Louisburg College, E.C.C., U.N.C., N.C. State, Uni¬ versity of the Americas, University of Virginia, Uni¬ versity of New Mexico, Applachian State Teachers ' College General Mathematics, General Science, Business Arithmetic the phases of composition and literature . . . Mrs. Ethel D. Knight, A.B. Elon College English II Sponsor of Newspaper Mrs. Mildred S. Nichols, A.B., M.A. Duke University Latin, Public Speaking, English IV Sponsor of National Forensic League Mrs. Joan R. Sabiston, B.S. East Carolina College English III Miss Darcus Soles, A.B. Limestone College English I Sponsor of Journalism Club 11 . . and to cultivate potential in every capacity . Fred E. Bishop, A.B., M.A. Forest College, State College, U.N. C., Duke ersity E. English, World of Work, Distributive Education, ctor of Vocational Education ■or of D.E.C.A. Club Mary Alice Elliott, A.B., M.Ed. of U.N.C., U.N.C., Poona University History, World History Mr. Royce A. Gillis, B.S. East Carolina College U.S. History, Economics and Sociology Miss Diana Graham, A.B. Duke University History, French Sponsor of Freshman Class, Social Committee of Student Council Mr. Carl A. Hampton, A.B. Presbyterian Junior College, Guilford College U.S. History, World History, Civics Mrs. Ann M. Morris, A.B., B.S. E.C.C., Sorbonne, Universite de Paris French I, n, in Sponsor of Student Council To our faculty we owe gratitude, for it is they who guide us in our EXPLORATION. It is they who help us develop our potentials. Our faculty has grown to thirty-four mem¬ bers and our facilities have been extended to include six new classrooms and a new Indus¬ trial Arts Department, known as the World of Work. With this combination of new ideas and new facilities, we are better prepared to ex¬ plore the phases of higher education. For those of us whose higher education will be not college but life itself, the World of Work offers training. With the help of these personalities we open the doors to our future. 12 Cheerleaders, Carolyn Barton, Betty Sue Whitfield, Donna Wilson, and Linda Leigh Whitt put up the ' We’re Number One sign after the Rockets captured the District III championship. Mr. Roland E. Cobb, Jr., A.B. Randolph-Macon College General Science, Physics Dean of Boys Mrs. Annie Belle A. Duncan, B.S. William and Mary College, Longwood College Algebra I, General Mathematics Sponsor of Senior Class Mrs. Mary F. Edens, A.B., M.A. Milligan College, Duke University Biology Sponsor of Cheerleaders Miss Joyce Fogle, A.B. Bridgewater College Algebra I, II, Trigonometry Mrs. Nell C. Hamlet, B.S., M.A. W.C. of U.N.C., Duke University, U.N.C. General Science, Chemistry Sponsor of Science Club Mrs. Virginia H. Weldon, A.B. Duke University English I, Geometry Sponsor of F.T.A. 13 Mrs. Peggy C. Bishop, A.B. Catawba College Typing I, II Sponsor of National Honor Society Mr. Waldo Hawkins, B.S., M.S. N. C. State Agriculture I, II, in, IV Sponsor of F.F.A. Mr. Albert L. Hendren, A.B., M. Ed. Duke University, Chicago University, N. C. State, University of Virginia, U.N.C. Carpentry Miss Gertrude M. Holt, B.S. State Teachers ' College, Boston University Bookkeeping, General Business Guidance Counselor in Business Instructors guide pupils to vocations in commercial and Mr. T. Upton Horton, B.S. King ' s Business College, Western Carolina College, University of Idaho, University of Tennessee Shorthand I, II, Business English Mrs. Sue B. McWhorter, B.S., M.S. Ouachita College, Iowa State University, Arkansas State Teachers ' College, Duke University Home Economics Sponsor of F.H.A., Garden Club Mrs. Elsie Harris, guidance counselor, shows col¬ lege-preparatory students, Ronnie Dunevant and Roger Clayton, information concerning the college of their choice. 14 Mr. Jesse W. Barrett Air Force Technical School for Aircraft and Engines, Specialist School on Boeing Aircraft. Internal Combustion Engines and Welding Vocational Advisor Mrs. Mary Earle Berger, B.M. Greensboro College Glee Club, Civics Mr. James K. Edens, B.S., M.A. Milligan College, U.N.C. Biology, General Business, General Mathematics Basketball, Golf Coach, Sponsor of Boys ' Monogram Club Miss Lou Ellen Flowers, B.S. East Carolina College Business Arithmetic, Physical Education S ' ponsor of Girls’ Monogram Club industrial arts and teach students to develop athletic abilities. Mrs. Elsie Harris, A.B. East Carolina College, Duke University, U.N.C. Physical Education, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Brenda B. Hodges, B.S. East Carolina College Librarian Sponsor of Library Science Club Mr. John E. Morris, A.B. Duke University Physical Education, Civics Football, Baseball Coach Mr. James J. Woody Mars Hill College, U.N.C. Mechanical Drawing, Radio and T.V. Repair Sponsor of Key Club, Vocational Advisor 15 These personalities offer indispensihle Mrs. Janie Aiken dietician plans the Custodians, John and Glossie Johnson, serve the school by keeping it daily lunch menus for R.H.S. clean. Mrs. Alma Brewer, Mrs. Christine Clark, Mrs. Elizabeth Dunevant, Miss Eliazbeth Brown, and Mrs. Lucy Ramsey prepare and serve our lunches. 16 service to the school. When the bell calls hungry students to the lunchroom, we waste no time getting there, be¬ cause we know that a good, hot meal is ready for us. After our dietician carefully plans the daily meals, the cafeteria staff prepares and serves hot, nourishing meals, including special meals for holidays. The long, old corridors of R.H.S.are cared for faithfully by our custodians. They arrive early each morning to have the school well heated by the time the students and teachers arrive and stay late in the afternoon in order to clean and lock each room. The bus drivers are the most responsible of those who serve us. Through the suggestions of our teachers, bus drivers are selected for their ability and attitudes toward their respon¬ sibility. Seniors take time to discuss the day ' s activities during lunch period. Students rush to get a seat on the bus after school. Bus drivers, Andy Munday, Reginald Whitlow, Michael Tingen, Johnny Oakley, Harry Davis, Ike Gray, Gerald Gravitte, Linda Hannah, and Judy Moore, render a valuable service to R. H. S. 17 ACADEMICS Graduates of Roxboro High receive one of three types of diplomas, academic, com¬ mercial, or general. The school is equip¬ ped to meet the requirements of each of these fields of study. The academic student is instructed in courses which are required for college en¬ trance. In these courses, such as foreign language, United States and world history, Chemistry and Physics, higher mathemat¬ ics, and English, is laid the foundation upon which the student may build toward his col¬ lege study. To provide a better foundation in the academic field, a new subject has been added to the curriculum, French III, taught by Mrs. Ann Morris. A relatively new subject is Algebra III, taught by Miss Joyce Fogle. French III, which is offered to seniors, provides not only practice in speaking and understanding the language, but also a comprehensive study of the his¬ tory of French literature and the arts. The purpose of Algebra III is to develop the reasoning abilities of the pupils and to pro¬ vide a more extensive foundation for col¬ lege mathematics. The Commercial Department strives to make good businessmen and businesswomen of its students. Pupils are developed in such courses as shorthand, typing, book¬ keeping, business arithmetic, and business English. Upon completion of study in the commercial field, many go on to more ex¬ tensive study. Our school has added to its curriculum a department of industrial vocational arts, called The World of Work. The World of Work offers courses in radio and television repair, internal combustion engines, weld¬ ing, mechanical drawing, and English. Through this department, students are trained to meet challenges presented to them by the outside world. SCHOOL UBRMW 19 Mrs. Sue Bercaw relates to her English IV class the meaning of one of the scenes of Shakespeare ' s MAC¬ BETH. Miss Diana Graham ' s French I class looks on as Bip Johnson points out Orleanais, in a discussion of the geography of France. Diligent study prepares students for the coming Mrs. Mildred Nichols corrects the errors in Albert Oakley ' s sentence structure in Latin I. The language department, consisting of three parts, English, French, and Latin, has made sev¬ eral major improvements in order to give stu¬ dents a better background for future college work, The English department has put extra emphasis on literature and composition. The English teachers are more thoroughly preparing students with unannounced themes completed in class, eight to twelve page book reviews, and twenty- page research themes. All this and several les¬ sons in grammar round out a busy year. The French department has been enlarged with the addition of a course in third-year French, the object of which is to strengthen the student’s comprehension and ability to speak the language. French civilization is also an important phase of this course. The Latin department continues to lay the foundation for the study and better comprehen¬ sion of other languages. The students also learn some of the major contributions of the ancient Romans to today ' s civilization. 20 The social studies department, consist¬ ing of courses in world history, United States history, civics, and economics and sociology, has been enlarged by the addition of four in¬ structors, Mr. Carl Hampton, Miss Mary Elliott, Mr. Royce Gillis, and Miss Diana Graham. The teachers, in order to better accustom students to work on the college level, are stressing outside work such as outside reading, research papers, and the const ructing of significant historical scale models. The students learn the fundamentals of good citizenship through extensive study of government procedures, of the meaning and importance of the Constitution, and of the evolution of our nation ' s economy. Through discussion of various current events, students become more aware of the current world situation. Mr. Royce Gillis explains the difference between in¬ flation and deflation to his economic and sociology class. years of EXPLORATION. Jerry Long and Jean Palmer look on as Wray Windham points out Panama during a discussion of current events in world history class. Portia Duncan and Harry Perkins lend a helping hand as Rebecca Thomas explains her U. S. history project to the class. 21 Pupils probe new ideas in math and science in In Algebra I class Larry Fowler and Jerry Richardson practice using the slide rule. Miss Joyce Fogle and the trigonometry class listen intently while Ronnie Dunevant questions the solution of an identity. The mathematics department acquired a new teacher, Miss Joyce Fogle, who adds her ideas and methods of teaching to those of the present staff, composed of Mrs. Annie Belle Duncan and Miss Sally Newman, who is teaching for Mrs. Virginia Weldon. Together they endeavor to di¬ rect students ' EXPLORATION in mathematical fields. Heading this department, Mrs. Duncan teach¬ es Algebra I and General Mathematics. She is cooperating with the vocational department by instructing pupils in the field of math that they will need for their future work. Miss Fogle teaches Algebra I, II, and Trig¬ onometry. She introduced Algebra Illto her sen¬ ior students ' curriculum, preparing them for ad¬ vanced college math. Miss Newman teaches Geo¬ metry to students who are interested in taking higher courses in this field. Their pupils are better equipped to meet the challenges in an ever- expanding world of mathematics. By acting in her capacity as head of the math¬ ematics department, Mrs. Duncan, with Miss Fogle and Miss Newman, strives to instill in the students of Roxboro High a desire to further their knowledge in this field. In plane geometry class, Miss Strum supervises as Stuart Wright prepares to prove a theorem. preparation for future world progress. Chemistry students collect hydrogen by water displacement and observe its properities in further exper¬ imentation. The science department, made up of courses in general science, biology, chemistry, and phy¬ sics, strives to help the students gain a better understanding of the basic sciences. Students become more aware of the living and nonliving components of their environment through diligent study in these classes. R.H.S. considers the science department to lye one of the most im¬ portant parts of its curriculum. Physics students watch intently while Mr. Cobb performs an experiment concerning periodic mo¬ tion. Mrs. Mary Edens looks on as Harry Yoder and Gloria Newton perform their first dissection in biology. 23 Mr. Upton Horton dictates a business letter to his Shorthand I class. Future secretaries and Miss Lou Ellen Flowers helps Vayton Daniel review for his business math mid-term exam. Students work rapidly to complete Typing I assignments under the watchful eye of Mrs. Peggy Bishop. Commercially, R. H. S. is equipped with courses in typing, bookkeeping, shorthand, business math, business English, and general business. Upon completion of these courses, the commercial student is accredited with hav¬ ing the same qualifications as a graduate of any business college. With these qualifications ac¬ quired, the student is well prepared to advance into the business world. Members of our fac¬ ulty consider the business department to be one of the best equipped departments at Roxboro High. .M Virginia Clark, Judith Walker, and Paulette Lee de¬ monstrate how to cut darts in home ec. class. Our vocational department, one of five newly established vocational schools in North Carolina, is set up to train those who would otherwise not have higher educational opportu¬ nities. By teaching them a trade, this depart¬ ment is , in effect, reducing the number of high school drop-outs and unemployed. In the new class on internal combustion, Mr. Barrett de¬ scribes the parts of a six-cylinder motor. industrial workers build skills in their chosen professions. Mr. Bishop teaches the fundamentals of English to his I.V.E. class. 26 CLA SSES As freshmen, we enter the high school world, preparing to explore many new fron¬ tiers, at first with doubts and anxiety, but at last with confidence and anticipation. We experience the newness of changing classes, the skepticism in new fields of study, the thrill of our first big Homecoming Weekend. As freshmen, we explore this world of new studies, new activities, and new friends. As sophomores gaining confidence, we settle down to a year of difficult work and much activity. Many of us experience, for the first time, a taste of a foreign language. We study life, learning there is more to it than meets the eye. Research papers are experienced and we face the fact that there is much work ahead for us. We begin to understand why sophomores are called wise fools . With the junior year comes the excite¬ ment of planning the Junior-Senior Ball and the magic of experiencing this big event. Also, we begin to realize that we have just one more year in high school. When this realization strikes, we are seen feverishly exploring the counseling room for cata¬ logues, making plans for the future. Before the year is over, minds are changed dozens of times, but still no decisions are made. At last we return as seniors, looking backward at memorable experiences and forward to the EXPLORATION of new fron¬ tiers in work and study. The senior year is filled with magic--Homecoming, the queen and her court . . . Junior-Senior . . . being watched by lower classmen with awe and admiration . . . students standing while seniors march into assemblies. Everyday activities take on a new meaning as we real¬ ize that this is our last year at R. H. S. Decisions for the future are made. Then, as the crowning climax, comes graduation. We leave a little wiser and looking ahead to the plans made for our future. 27 Seniors elect class officers to lead HENRY MAC ALLEN Student Council 1,2; Homeroom Officer 1, President 2; Football 1,2,3; Carpentry 1,2; Agriculture 1,2,3; Bus Driver 2,3. BENJAMIN ERVIN BERRY Student Council 1; Class Officer 2; Homeroom Of¬ ficer 4; 4-H Club 1; Football 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Monogram Club 3; Bus Driver 1,2,3,4. MARY JANE BOHANON Glee Club 1,2,3; A Chorus 4; Home Economics 1; Student Assistant 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Com- merical 1,3,4. ANNA FAYE BOSWELL Glee Club 2,3; Annual Staff 4; Future Homemakers of America 1, 2, 3; Home Economics 1,2; Public Speaking 4; Library Assistant 1,2,3,4; Commercial 3. Lawrence Denny, Mary Alice Ipock, Ronnie Dunevant, Sara Ann Hester and Russell Taylor, the Senior Class Officers, lead their class in planning their year ' s activities. 28 them in their final year’s activities. CHARLOTTE BOWEN Home Economics 1,2,3,4; Teenage Book Club 2,3. ALGIE THOMAS BOWES Glee Club 2; A Chorus 4; Blazers 3; Homeroom Of¬ ficer 1,2,3; Football 1,2; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Distributive Education 3,4, President 4; Commercial 1,2,3,4. HOMER DAVID BOWLING Glee Club 2; A Chorus 3,4; Commercial 1,2,3,4. DEWEY RAY BOWMAN Distributive Education 2,3,4. CARIE LEE BRADSHER Glee Club 3,4; Home Economics 1,2,3; Student As¬ sistant 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 1, 2,3,4. LARRY BRADSHER Homeroom Officer 4; Carpentry 1; Agriculture 1,2,3, Officer, President 4. 29 MARCUS BREWER BRADSHER Glee Club 4; Band 1; Homeroom Officer 1,2; Basket¬ ball 1; Teenage Book Club 1,2. TRICIA KATE BRANN Student Assistant 2,3; Commercial 1,2,3,4; Knights and Ladies Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Future Business Leaders of America 2,3,4. Seniors enter their last year at R. H. S. ever DANNY FRANCIS BROOKS Distributive Education 1,2; Commercial 1,2,3,4. NANCY ANNE BROOKS Student Council 2; Homeroom Officer 1,2,3,4; Home Economics 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Athletic Manager 3; Monogram Club 2, Officer 3,4; Library Assistant 4; Student Assistant 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 2,3,4; Girls Athletic Association. LINDA CAROL BROWN Home Economics 1; Teenage Book Club 1,2; Com- merical 1,2,3,4. JOYE DIANE BUCHANAN Home Economics 1; Basketball 1; Student Assistant 3; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3. 30 SANDRA KAY BUCHANON Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Home Economics 1,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Student Assistant 4; Commercial 1,3,4. WILBUR LEWIS BURTON Homeroom Officer 4; Athletic Manager 1,2,3,4; Mon¬ ogram Club 1,2,3; Carpentry 1,2. mindful of lingering memories in the making. CECIL WARREN CARVER Glee Club 3; A Chorus 4; Student Council 1,4; Home¬ room Officer 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2. JANIE MAE CARVER Future Homemakers of America 3,4; Home Econo¬ mics 1,3,4; Distributive Education 3; Commercial 1; Garden Club 3,4. THOMAS BERKELEY CARVER Homeroom Officer 1; Science Club 1,2,3,4; Library Assistant 3,4; Teenage Book Club 1,2. BRENDA LOVE CASTLE Glee Club 2; A Chorus 3,4; Student Council 3; Home¬ room Officer 1,2; Home Economics 1,4; Teenage Book Club 1,2. 31 With October and an exciting Homecoming weekend, Seniors COLEEN DALE CLAYTON Future Homemakers of America 1,2,3,4; Home Eco¬ nomics 1,2; Basketball 1; Teenage Book Club 1; Com¬ mercial 1,2,3,4. DAMERON WHEELER CLAYTON, JR. Homeroom Officer 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2; Library As¬ sistant 3. GARY DOUGLAS CLAYTON Football 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4. JANICE RAE CLAYTON Homeroom Officer 4; Future Homemakers of Amer¬ ica 1,2; Home Economics 1,2; Student Assistant 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2; Commercial 1,2,3,4. Mrs. Duncan explains to the Senior Homecoming Attendants and escorts, Donna Wilson, Ronnie Dunevant, Ann Martin Lawrence Denny, Connye Gentry, and Russell Taylor, theprocedure for the gala half-time activities. 32 become absorbed in a whirl of activities PEGGY LEE CLAYTON Future Homemakers of America 2,3,4; Teenage Book Club 2,3; Commercial 2,3. REDA ALICE CLAYTON Homeroom Officer 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Teenage Book Club 1,2. ROGER GRAVES CLAYTON Student Council 4; Homeroom Officer 2, President 4; Track 3,4; Teenage Book Club 1,2. TONY MARTIN CLAYTON Distributive Education 3,4; Agriculture 2. CAROLYN MARIE COLE Glee Club 3; Journalism Club 4; Basketball 1; Sci¬ ence Club 1; Teenage Book Club 1,2; Commercial 2, 3,4. FERRIS MOORE CRUMPTON Class Officer 2; Homeroom Officer 3,4, President 1,2; Football 2; Basketball 1; Homecoming Escort 2; Teenage Book Club 1,2. 33 JOHN BERKELEY CRUMPTON, JR. 4-H Club 1; Distributive Education 3,4; Agriculture 1; Commercial 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers of America 1 . JANET JONES DANIEL Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4; Home Economics 1; Teenage Book Club 1,2; Commercial 3. As Seniors, students begin to realize the value of hard SHIRLEY MARIE DANIEL Glee Club 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, Officer 4; Rocket Staff 3; Science Club 1; Teenage Book Club 1,2; Commer¬ cial 3. BERT LAWRENCE DENNY Class Officer 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Football 1,2; Base¬ ball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3, 4; Homecoming Escort 3,4; Teenage Book Club 1,2. V BARRY FOSTER DUNCAN Homeroom Officer 4; Carpentry 3,4; Agriculture 1. BRENDA FRANCES DUNCAN Home Economics 1; Student Assistant 4; Commer¬ cial 2,3,4. 34 DARRYL LANDIS DUNCAN Homeroom Officer 4; Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Commer¬ cial 3,4. NATHANIEL BRADFORD DUNCAN Carpentry 3; Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Bus Driver 3,4; Future Farmers of America 1,2,3,4. work and diligent study in preparing for future life. RONALD FRANKLIN DUNEVANT, JR. Student Council, Officer 2, Committee Chairman 3, 4; Class Officer, President 4; Homeroom Officer, President 4; Key Club 2,3, Officer 4; Science Club 1,2; Homecoming Escort 4. ROGER WILLIAM FAULKNER Class Officer 3; Football 3,4. EVA MAE FORD Glee Club 1,2; A Chorus 3,4; Home Economics 1; Student Assistant 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Com¬ mercial 1,2.3,4. CORNELIA BOWEN GENTRY Glee Club 1,2; A Chorus 3, Officer 4; Student Coun¬ cil 1,3,4; Homeroom Officer, President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, Officer 4; Annual Staff 4; Future Teachers of America 3,4; Library Assistant 2; Cheerleader, J.V. 2; Homecoming Attendant 2,4; Teenage Book Club 1, 2; Commercial 3. 35 Through curricular and extra-curricular activities, members GEAN HAYES GENTRY Glee Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Journalism Club 4; Rocket Staff 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2. JENNIFER DIANNE GENTRY Glee Club 2,3,4; Home Economics 1,2; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3,4; Commercial 1,2,3,4. MICHAEL DALE GENTRY Annual Staff 4; Athletic Manager 3,4. BONNIE ANNE GILLIS Glee Club 3,4; Student Council 2,3; Homeroom Of¬ ficer 1,3; Marshal 1,2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, Officer 4; An¬ nual Staff 3, Co-editor 4; Future Teachers of Amer¬ ica 3,4; Public Speaking 4; Teenage BookClub 1,2,3. Enthusiastic members of the Senior class under the supervision of Mrs. Sabiston, spend all day Saturday decorating for the big Homecoming Dance. 36 of the Senior Class become well-rounded citizens and students. BRENDA KAYE GRAVITTE Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2,3,4; Home Economics 1,2; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 2,3,4. LINDA FAYE GRAVITTE Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2,3,4; Homeroom Officer 1; Home Economics 1,2; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Com¬ mercial 2,3,4. BOBBY RAY GRAY Carpentry 3,4; Agriculture 1,2,3, Officer 4. CAROLLYN SUE GREENE Glee Club 1,2; A Chorus 3; Band 1; Homeroom Of¬ ficer 1; Home Economics 1,3; Student Assistant 4; Teenage Book Club 1; Commercial 1,2,3,4. WILLIAM WILSON GREEN Homeroom Officer 1,2,3,4; Key Club 4; Football 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Score Keeper 4; Monogram Club 3,4. VIRGINIA ELIZABETH GUILL Glee Club 1,2,3,4; A Chorus 4; Future Homemakers of America 1,2; Home Economics 1,2; Commercial 2,3,4. 37 LINDA DALE HANNAH Future Homemakers of America 3,4; Home Econo¬ mics 1,3; Student Assistant 4; Bus Driver 3,4; Teen¬ age Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 1,2,3,4; Garden Club 3,4. JOHN LACY HARRIS Class Officer, President 2; Homeroom Officer 1,2, 3,4; Key Club 2,4, Officer 3; Football 1,2,3, Captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3, Co-Captain 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 2; Teenage Book Club 2,3. Seniors work hard in preparation for the college board ' ALMA ELIZABETH HAWKINS Future Homemakers of America 4; Home Economics 1,2,4; Commercial 1,2,3; Garden Club 4. SARA ANNE HESTER Glee Club 1,2; A Chorus 3,4; Band 1,2, Officer 3; Majorette 1,2,3; Student Council 1; Class Officer 4; Homeroom Officer 2; Tri-Hi-Y3,4; Journalism Club, Officer 4; Future Teachers of America 3, Officer 4; Score Keeper 3,4; Teenage Book Club 1.2; Commer¬ cial 2. MARVIN CURTIS HOLDER Distributive Education 3,4; Teenage Book Club 3. SHIRLEY JOYCE HOLDER Home Economics 1; Distributive Education 3. 38 JUDITH ANN HORTON Home Economics 1,2; Basketball 1,2,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Student Assistant 4; Teenage Book Club 1, 2,3; Commercial 1,2,3,4. NANCY KATHERINE HORTON Glee Club 3; A Chorus 4; Future Homemakers of America 1,2,3, Officer 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 1,2,3,4. then anxiously await the results. BETSY GAYLE HOWERTON Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4. PATSY ROSE HUFF Glee Club 3; A Chorus 4; Homeroom Officer 3; Mar¬ shal 1; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Future Teachers of America 3; Science Club 1. MARY ALICE IPOCK Glee Club 3, Officer 4; Student Council 2,3; Class Officer 4; Marshal 2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, President 4; Annual Staff 4; Rocket Staff 1; Future Teachers of America 2,3,4; Public Speaking 4; National Forensic League 4; Debate Team 4; Science Club 1,2; Com¬ mercial 2,3. ANDREA MONTINE JOHNSON Glee Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Majorette 1,2,3; Student Council 3; Class Officer 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3, Officer 4; Annual Staff 4; Future Teachers of America 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,2; Homecoming Attendant 1; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3. 39 Spirit mounts among Seniors as the Rockets capture BILLY WAYNE KENDRICK Class Officer 4; Homeroom Officer 2; Football 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 1,2,3; Distri¬ butive Education 1; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3. SAMUEL ROBERT KENNINGTON Band 1; Homeroom Officer 1,4, President 2,3; Public Speaking 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3. CLYDE DANIEL KERLEY Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3; Monogram Club 4; Dis¬ tributive Education 3; Student Assistant 4; Commer¬ cial 2,3,4. LARRY WAYNE LAMBERTH Distributive Education 1,2. Varsity Cheerleaders arouse spirit among the students at the pep rally before the playoff against the Rockingham Rockets 40 District III title and drive on to the State Tournament, ALMA SUE LONG Home Economics 1,3; Teenage Book Club 3; Com¬ mercial 1,2,3. BYRD JACKSON LONG, JR. Student Council 4; Homeroom Officer 1, President 4; Football 1; Golf 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2. JOHNSIE MAE LONG Homeroom Officer 1,4; Student Assistant 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 2,3,4. ALBERT RAYBON LONG Carpentry 1,2; Agriculture 1,2,3,4. HARVEY LEONARD MANGUM Band 1; Class Officer 1; Homeroom Officer, Presi¬ dent 3; Key Club 3, President 4; Annual Staff 4; Foot¬ ball 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3; Monogram Club 4; Science Club 1. ANN SCARLETT MARTIN Glee Club 3; A Chorus, Officer 4; Head Rockette 1; Homeroom Officer 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 3, Co-editor 4; Future Teachers of America 3,4; Public Speaking 4; National Forensic League 4; Debate Team 4; Bas¬ ketball 1; Monogram Club 4; Cheerleader, J.V. 2, Varsity 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 2, 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3. 41 W8BBK BOBBY WAYNE MASSEY Band 1,2; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3. LINDA FAYE McFARLAND Glee Club 2,3; Journalism Club 4; Home Economics 1,3; Library Assistant 4; Commercial 3,4. In the classroom Seniors work toward BRENDA HART MIDDLETON Student Council 2; Class Officer 2; Homeroom Of¬ ficer 3; National Honor Society 1,2; Home Economics 1; Basketball 2. JUDY ANN MOORE Glee Club 3; Homeroom Officer 4; Journalism Club 4; Basketball 1; Library Assistant 2; Student As¬ sistant 4; Bus Driver 3,4; Teenage Book Club, Of¬ ficer 2; Commercial 3,4. WAYNE THOMAS MOORE Track 2; Distributive Education 3; Commercial 4. ELIZABETH WELLS MORRIS Glee Club 4; Student Council 3; Homeroom Officer 1,2,3; Marshal 1,2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Rocket Staff 3; Future Teachers of America 2,3,4; Public Speaking 4; National Forensic League 4; De¬ bate Team 4; Basketball 1; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club 2,4; Cheerleader 2,3, Head 4; Person Co. Youth Fitness Conference Delegate 3. 42 ANDREW CLUDE MUNDAY Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Bus Driver 4; Teenage Book Club 2,3. PATRICIA CAROLYN NEATHERY Future Homemakers of America 1,2,3,4; Home Eco¬ nomics 1,2,3; Distributive Education 4; Bus Driver 3; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 1,2,3,4. dreams of future success . BONNIE SHARON OAKLEY Future Homemakers of America 1,2,3,4; Home Eco¬ nomics 1,2; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 . BRENDA ANN OAKLEY Future Homemakers of America 1,2,3,4; Home Eco¬ nomics 1,2,4; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 1,2,3. JEANETTE ELAINE OAKLEY Future Homemakers of America 2,3,4; Home Eco¬ nomics 1,2; Student Assistant 4; Club 1,2,3; Commer¬ cial 1,2,3,4. GRETCHEN TUCK OLIVER Glee Club 3; A Chorus 4; Home Economics 1,2; Stu¬ dent Assistant 4; Commercial 1,2,3,4. 43 The Rockets clinch the District III Championship; CATHERINE JEAN OWEN Glee Club 1,2; A Chorus 3,4; Accompanist 1,2,3,4; Journalism Club 4; Future Teachers of America 4; Basketball 1; Science Club 2; Teenage Book Club 1, 2,3. JAMES WILLIAM PEARCE Band 1,2,3; Track 2,4. EMERSON PERRY, JR. Glee Club 3; Band 1; Football 2; Basketball 2; Bus Driver 2,3,4. MARYANNE ELIZABETH PETROSINO Class Officer 3; National Honor Society 3, Co-Pres¬ ident 4; Marshal 2,3; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 3,4; Cheerleader 4; Algebra Club 1; Girl ' s Varsity Club 1; National Jun¬ ior Honor Society 1; Executive Board 1. John Lacy Harris, on behalf of the varsity football squad, proudly accepts the District III championship trophy and a warm handshake from coach John Morris in a special assembly. 44 R. H. S. swells with pride . THOMAS ROBERT PETROSINO Student Council, Officer 3, President 4; Key Club 3, 4; Journalism Club 4; Rocket Staff 4; Public Speak¬ ing 4; Football 1,3,4; Track 2,4; Monogram 3,4. PEGGY LOU PHILLIPS Future Homemakers of America 1,2; Home Econo¬ mics 1,2; Student Assistant 4; Teenage Book Club 2, 3,4; Commercial 1,2,3,4. JUDITH DALE PIXLEY Glee Club 2; A Chorus 3,4; Band 2,3, Officer 1; Stu¬ dent Council 4; Homeroom Officer 1, President 4; Rocket Staff, Editor 4; Future Teachers of America 2,3, Officer 4; Science Club 2,3,4; Student Assistant 3. KAY FRANCES PLEASANTS Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2,3,4; Public Speaking 3; Teen¬ age Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 1,2,3,4. REBECCA ANN PULLIAM Glee Club 2; A Chorus 3,4; Home Economics 1,2; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 2,3,4. LINDA JO PURYEAR Class Officer 1; Future Homemakers of America 1, 2; Home Economics 1,2; Student Assistant 4; Com¬ mercial 1,2,3,4; Garden Club 4. 45 PAMELA WYCHE READE Glee Club 3,4; Student Council 2; Homeroom Officer, President 1; Journalism Club 4; Future Teachers of America 4; Public Speaking 3,4; National Forensic League, Officer 4; Science Club 2,4, Officer 3; Teen¬ age Book Club 2,3. EMMA FRANCIS SEAMSTER Future Teachers of America 3; Future Homemakers of America 1,2,3,4; Student Assistant 4; Commercial 1,2,3,4; Garden Club 3,4. After the Christmas holidays, the coming of mid- CAROLYN FAYE SHELTON Glee Club 2,3; Journalism Club 4; Student Assistant 4; Commercial 3,4. RICHARD GLENN SLAUGHTER Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2,3, President 4; Homeroom Officer 1,4; Key Club 3,4; Public Speaking 3,4; Na¬ tional Forensic League, President 4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2; Athletic Manager 1; Score Keeper 2; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Agriculture 1,2,4. DARRELL JACKSON SOLOMON Football 1; Distributive Education 4. MARY ELIZABETH STEVENS Future Teachers of America 3; Future Homemakers of America 4; Home Economics 1; Distributive Ed¬ ucation 4; Advisory Council 2; Y. F. C. 3. 46 NANCY CAROLYN STEVENS Glee Club 2; A Chorus 3,4; Student Council 3; Jour¬ nalism Club 3; Future Teachers of America 4; Home Economics 1,3; Commercial 2,3,4. DALLAS RUSSELL TAYLOR, JR. Class Officer 4, President 1,2,3; Homeroom Officer 4; President 1,2,3, Key Club 2,3, Officer 4; Basket¬ ball 1,2,3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Escort 1,4; Person Co. Youth Fitness Delegate 3. term exams instills anxiety in the students. JUDY ANN TILLMAN Home Economics 1,2; Commercial 1,2,3,4. MICHAEL DUNN TINGEN Carpentry 3; Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Bus Driver 3,4. TONY LEE TUCK Distributive Education 3,4. TONY MARTIN TUCK Distributive Education 1,2,3,4; Commercial 1,2,3,4. 47 As spring dawns, Seniors look ahead to their JOYCE ANN WAGNER Annual Staff 4; Home Economics 1; Student Assistant 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 1,2,3,4. JOYCE EILEEN WAGNER Student Council 1; National Honor Society 2,3; Tri- Hi-Y 4; Science Club 1; Library Assistant 4; Com¬ mercial 4; Garden Club 4. LYNDA ROSE WAGSTAFF Glee Club 1; A Chorus 2,3,4; Homeroom Officer 2; Journalism Club 1; Future Teachers of America 4; 4-H Club 1; Science Club 1,2; Commercial 3,4. DONALD JAMES WALDO Homeroom Officer 1,3; Football 1,3; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,3,4. After a Rocket victory, Seniors enjoy a sock hop sponsored by the Key Club. 48 last months at R.H.S. with mixed emotions, ROBERT FLOYD WALKER Carpentry 3; Commercial 2. CHRISTINE GRAVES WELLS Glee Club 2; A Chorus 3; Home Economics 1; Student Assistant 2,4; Bus Driver 4; Teenage Book Club 1; Commercial 2,3,4; Garden Club 4. LINDA JANE WESLEY Glee Club 3, Officer 4; Student Council 3, Officer 4; Class Officer 3; Homeroom Officer 1, President 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Marshal 1,2, Chief 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Journalism Club 4; Rocket Staff 4; Fu¬ ture Teachers of America 3,4; Public Speaking 4; National Forensic League 4; Debate Team 4. KENYON BARTON WHEELER Glee Club 1,2; Student Council 3; Homeroom Officer 2,4; Key Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Public Speaking 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 2,3,4. BONNIE GREY WHITE Future Homemakers of America 1,4; Home Econom¬ ics 1, 3; Library Assistant 4; Commercial 1, 3, 4; Garden Club 3,4. BETTY SUE WHITFIELD Glee Club 2, Officer 3; A Chorus, Officer 4; Student Council 1; Homeroom Officer, President 1; Rocket Staff 3,4; Future Teachers of America 1,2,3, Presi¬ dent 4; Future Homemakers of America 1,2, Officer 3; Home Economics 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Cheerlead¬ er 4; Commercial 1,2. 49 REGINALD WINDHAM WHITLOW Carpentry 1,2; Agriculture 1,2,3,4; Bus Driver 1. LANDON GRAY WHITT, JR. Public Speaking 4; Debate Team 4; Football 1. After four years of diligent study and many good LINDA LEIGH WHITT Glee Club 1,2; A Chorus 3, Officer 4; Class Officer 1,2; Homeroom Officer 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Future Teachers of America 3,4; Cheerleader 4; Homecom¬ ing Attendant 1. HAZEL ALMA WILBORN Student Council 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Journalism Club 4; Rocket Staff 4; Future Teachers of America 4; Home Economics 1,3; Basketball 1; Student Assist¬ ant 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2,3; Commercial 3,4; Garden Club 3. ROBERT WALTER WILBORN, JR. Basketball 1. DONNA KAY WILSON Glee Club, Officer 4; Homeroom Officer 1,2; Tri- Hi-Y 4; Future Teachers of America 3, Officer 4; Public Speaking 4; Basketball 1; Monogram Club, President 4; Cheerleader, J.V. 2, Varsity 3,4; Home¬ coming Attendant 3, Queen 4. 50 GERALD WAYNE WILSON Homeroom Officer 4; Commercial 2,3. times, Seniors ' goals are realized at graduation. CAROL LOUISE WINSTEAD Student Council 4; Homeroom Officer, President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, Officer 4; Journalism Club 4; Rocket Staff 4; Home Economics 1; Cheerleader, J. V. 2. DAVID WAGSTAFF WINSTEAD Class Officer 1; Homeroom Officer 1,2,4; Key Club 2,3,4; Public Speaking 4; Homecoming Escort 1. SAM BYRD WINSTEAD, JR. Band 1; Class Officer 3; Homeroom Officer 1,2,3; Key Club 3,4; Public Speaking 4; Football 1; Basket¬ ball 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Homecoming Es¬ cort 3. RUBY FAYE WOODY Glee Club 2,3,4; Home Economics 2; 4-H Club 1; Science Club 2; Student Assistant 4; Teenage Book Club 1,2; Commercial 1,2,3,4; Garden Club 4. 5 ] Jackson Long, Connye Gentry, Cecil Car¬ ver, Roger Clayton and Carol Winstead, Senior Student Council representatives look over the committee reports. As graduation exercises end ' Seniors leave Roxboro High Elizabeth Morris, Linda Wesley, Linda Whitt, Donna Wilson and Sara Hester, Senior Tri-Hi-Y members, discuss plans for their an¬ nual candy sale. Dignified seniors, Sandy Kennington, David Winstead, Ronnie Dunevant and John Harris cut capers on Senior Sloppy Day. 52 Members of A Chorus, under the leadership of Mrs. Mary E. Berger, aim for perfection at rehersal for their annual Christmas concert. carrying with them many fond memories. Under the leadership of Mrs. Ann Morris, French III students discuss 16th century literature. Varsity cheerleaders lift their chief, Bit Morris, in a rousing cheer for the Rockets. 53 Officers Frank Long, Paul Long, Jimmy Hamlet, Doris Whitt, and Ben Bradsher direct the activities of the Junior class. Junior class officers exemplify leadership, Roger Allen Etta Baker Patricia Anderson Carolyn Barton Mildred Beaty Bill Berry Nettie Blalock Tony Bowes 54 Michael Bowen Ben Bradsher Brenda Bradsher Tim Bradsher Len Burke Betsy Burns Edith Carver Faye Carver scholarship, and citizenship . . . Joan Carver Sylvia Carver Ted M. Carver Barry Chambers Dorothy Chambers Jody Clark Virginia Clark Betty Jean Clayton 55 Betty Newton Day, Doris Whitt, Frank Long, and Gil Oakley discuss with Mr. Horton, the Junior class advisor, plans for the forthcoming Junior-Senior. ... as they lead the class activities. Bonnie Clayton Dorothy Clayton Jean Clayton Patricia Clayton Perry Clayton Ramona Clayton Russell Clayton Tony Clayton William Clayton 56 Brenda Coates Donald Cobb Charles Compton Jimmy Crabtree Patricia Crabtree Larry Daniel , R Margaret Ann Daniel Harry Davis Jimmy Davis Betty Newton Day Hilda Day Arnold Denny Barbara Dixon Van Dixon Larry Dowell 57 Margo Dunaway O. C. Duncan Portia Duncan Tommy Dunevant Cheerleaders Jane Norris, Diane Kirby, and Carolyn Barton boost school spirit by constructing eye-catch¬ ing posters. Members of the Class of 1965 experience victory and Norwood Dunn Ruthie Eastwood Patsy Edwards Susan Featherston Larry Ferguson Reed Floyd 58 Rudy Forrest Henry Fox Ronnie Garrett Brad Gentry Gerald Gravitte Martin Hall David Hall Philip Hall defeat, joy and disappointment, happiness and sorrow . . . Jimmy Hamlet Nita Hamlin Brenda Hardin Roy Harris Cheryl Henderson Linda Hicks 59 Gary Hunt, Ben Bradsher, David Merritt, John Lunsford, and Chris Schoch take a well-deserved rest after a hard football practice. ... as they develop a spirit of loyalty to R. H. S. Larry Holder Ricky Holeman James Holt Wayne Holt Reggie Horton Ronnie Hudnell Gary Hunt Mary Leslie James Michael James 60 Janie Sue Jordon Diane Kirby Doug Knott Jimmy Lamberth Marvin Lamberth Carol Lamm Paulette Lee Nancy Lewis Karen Liles Sharon Liles Bing Long Frank Long Gary Long Jo Ann Long Johnny Long 61 Ronnie Hudnell, Rudy Forrest, and Tommy Oakley en¬ joy a few leisure moments at the lunch break. ' ennis Mangum Iitchel Mangum abian Martin David Merritt Jesse Middleton Rebecca Milam The Juniors plunge headlong into 62 Judy Miles Tommy Montague Craig Mooney Dean Mooney Ellen Moore Judy Moore Mary Helen Morris David Morrow a memorable Homecoming weekend. . . Sonny Morton Rebecca Neighbors Zalene Newell Rodney Nichols Jane Norris Alice Neathery Oakes 63 Junior attendants, Jane Norris and Zalene Newell with their escorts, Ronnie Hudnell and Jimmy Hamlet, display beauty and charm as the Homecoming court is presented during the dance. . . . the climax to a successful football season. Arlene Oakley Elaine Oakley Gil Oakley John Oakley Mickie Oakley Ronald Oakley Sandra Oakley Tommy Oakley Curtis O ' Brien 64 Nancy O ' Brient Rocky Oliver Marvin Paradis Tommy Pentecost Harry Perkins Kathy Perkins Robert Pleasants Franklin Poindexter Naomi Poole Ronnie Pulliam Garris Rhew Lanny Riley Mary Ellen Rogers Mickie Rudder Tilda Rudder 65 David Hail and Tim Bradsher experience the daily routine of locker-mania. In the swirl of daily activity, students Chris Schoch Alex Sergeant Joanne Shot well Jimmy Sprinkle Jane Stanfield Elaine Stephens 66 Sandra Stone Marvin Suitt Janice Taylor Sylvia Taylor Brenda Terrell Rebecca Thomas Sidney Thompson Becky Tingen enrich their capacity for learning . . . Nellie Turner Richard Vining Athra Walker Judith Walker Ricky Walker Diane Wallace 67 Sylvia Taylor, Russell Clayton, David Hall, and other juniors prepare for the journey to Sanford for the State 3-A Playoffs. . .. while developing lasting friendships. Josephine West Mary White Mildred White J. B. Whitfield Jerry Whitfield Kaye Whitfield Louise Whitfield Sandra Whitfield Bobby Whitt 68 ■ Brenda Whitt Doris Whitt Johnsie Whitt Pete Whitt Claudia Wilborn Joyce Wilkins Sam Wilkins Kent Williams Youel Windham Harold Winstead Peggy Woods Charles Woody Red Wray Bettie Yarboro Kay Yarboro 69 NEWS OF YDUR STUDENT $■ ' 2 rr-fS-H- Junior representatives, Joan Carver, Margo Dunaway, and Judy Moore discuss the activities of the Student Council as posted on the front hall bulletin board for all the students to see. The Juniors learn to realize the value of Having acquired their class rings, Juniors experience the inevitable result. 70 After the last bell rings, Paul Long and Richard Vining struggle home with the daily load of books. Jimmy Hamlet and Mr. Horton, the Junior Class advisor, present plans concerning the Jr.-Sr. for discussion during a Junior Class meeting. higher education in preparing for future life. Jane Stanfield, Sharon Liles, and Carol Lamm make diligent use of the school library. In basketball practice, juniors, Susan Featherston, Becky Tingen, Mary Helen Morris, and Trish Sanford move in to grab the rebound of Betsy Burn ' s shot. 71 3 Wendy Abbitt Linda Aiken Rhonda Allen Ann Ashley Linwood Blalock Wesley Blalock Henry Blayney Jerry Bowen Gerald Bowes Joan Bowes Ted Bowes Gary Bradsher Alvin Long, Billy Horner, Chris Smith, Glenda Stonbraker, and Wayne Clayton head the Sophomore Class as officers. 72 Sophomores display pride in their class Johnny Bradsher Edward Breedlove Lem Briggs Yancey Broach Merritt Buchanan William Bullock Shelby Carmichael Diane Carver Evelyn Carver Faye Carver George Carver Sarah Carver Bonnie Chambers Brenda Chambers Rose Chambers Allen Clack Bonnie Clay Alfred Clayton C. J. Clayton Janet Clayton 73 Kerry Clayton Leona Clayton Linda Clayton Lou Ellen Clayton Mary Ann Clayton Wayne Clayton Dale Cleveland Bob Coleman .. . and confidence in their officers Doris Collins Dale Crabtree Larry Crabtree Robin Craven Earl Crews Connie Crumpton William Cullen Della Daniel 74 Vayton Daniel Larry Davis Ronnie Day Gilda Duncan William Dunn Bonnie Jo Eggleston Jimmy Eggleston Elaine Evans elected to direct the year ' s activities. Lamberth Evans Judy Ferguson Larry Fowler Bonnie Fox Ray Fox Sandra Fox Brenda Garner David Gentry 75 Mollie Gentry Brenda Gillis Betty Jean Gray Harold Gunter Judy Hall Rebecca Haney Ray Hannah Dorothy Hargis Joyce Harrelson Donald Harris Donnie Harris Larry Harris Glenda Stonbraker and Dale Cleveland were selected by their class as Homecoming attendants. 76 Sophomores look back to past mistakes Letitia Harris Ronnie Harris Sandra Harris Edwin Hedgepeth Bill Hester Deborah Hicks Ann Hinton Bryan Holeman Billy Horner Harold Horton Diane Howerton Elaine Johnson Jimmy Johnson David Jollay Betty Ann Jordan Bobby Jordan Yvonne Jordan Michael Keesling Larry Kerley Debbie King 77 Norman Kiser Mac Lamberth Mary Lamberth Jamie Lockhart Alvin Long Jerry Long Kathy Long Rickey Long . . . and forward to greater successes while Donald Lunsford Jerry Mangum Janet Martin Linda McDowell Nancy McFarland J. C. Moise Betty Lou Mooney Jerry Wayne Moore 78 Catherine Jo Moran Millicent Morrell Gloria Newton Hugh Nichols Albert Oakley Clarence Oakley Edward Oakley Linda Oakley striving to reach a goal already half won. Marilyn Oakley James Overacre Brenda Overby Reid Overcash Jean Palmer James Patterson Richard Perkins Randy Pleasants 79 James Poindexter David Richardson Floyd Roberson James Roberson William Roberts Michael Rudder Donnie Michael Sanford Patsy Satterfield June Schumann Lewis Scott Mike Seate Dale Slagle Sophomores, with the help of Albert Oakley ' s trumpet, bellow Charge in an excellent display of school spirit. 80 The Class of 1966 lead the student body . . . Gail Slagle Linda Sparks Linda Strickland Carolyn Terrell Jaime Thomas Ann Smith Sandra Stephens Diane Suitt Barbara Terry Randall Thompson Chris Smith Glenda Stonbraker Thomas Suitt Carol Jo Terry Frederick Tilley Roger Solomon Debbie Stowe Linda Taylor Mary Ann Thaxton Alma Tillman 81 Bonnie Turner Patsy Turner Ray Vernon Joan Vittur Tommy Wagstaff Mike Walker Rose Walker Terry Warren ... as they show enthusiasm and ingenuity. Jimmy Weldon Wayne Wheeler Grover Whitfield Mary Riley Whitt Jimmy Wilborn Wayne Wilborn Wray Windham Phil Winstead 82 Ronnie Wolfe Tommy Wolfe Wanda Wrenn Stuart Wright Jimmy Yarboro Lucia Yarborough Ronnie Yarborough Harry Yoder in boosting school spirit at R.H.S . Linda Zickafoose After a day of hard work and play, the sophomores trudge wearily homeward. 83 Sophomores show the usual politeness in the lunch line. Millicent Morrell, Linda Oakley, Mary Riley Whitt, Linda Sparks, Jaime Thomas, and Elaine Johnson, sophomore J. V. cheerleaders, promote school spirit by their rousing cheers. With alert minds the Class of1966 gaze into Sophomores make good use of study hall des¬ pite the playful antics of Stuart Wright. 84 Billy Horner, Glenda Stonbraker, Albert Oakley, Dale Cleveland, and Johnny Bradsher direct the sophomore home¬ rooms as presidents in school activities. the future, wiser now than when they started. (Kb 85 Katharine Harris, Sarah Winstead, Phil Hawkins, Johnny Bradsher, and Charles Rudder are selected by their class to lead the year ' s activities. Officers lead the Class of 1967 in overcoming anxieties Paul Adams Larry Allen Neal Averette Elizabeth Barrett Faye Beanblossom Jimmy Beanblossom Felicia Blalock Ted Blaylock Johnny Blanks James Bowes Mary Bowes Michael Bowes Ricky Bowman Judy Bowling Edward Boyd Cathy Bradsher 86 Johnny Bradsher Louise Bradsher Dale Brandon Clifton Brann Mike Briggs Patricia Briggs Faye Briggs Jimmy Brooks Judy Brown Jane Burruss Alvin Campbell Ted Carver and in becoming acquainted with high school life. . . Ray Champion Juanita Childress Jerry Clark Shirley Clay Billy Clayton Harvey Clayton Joan Clayton Mike Clayton Mike Clayton Nancy Clayton Richard Clayton Ricky Clayton Tommy Clayton Tommy Clayton Brenda Coates Larry Cole Dianna Crumpton Elizabeth Davis J. D. Day Katherine Day 87 Kelly Derr Earl Dickerson Susan Dixon Phyllis Dixon Ricky Dixon Sandra Dixon Barbara Dowell Wilbur Dunevant Donnie Dunkley Linda Dunn Donald Eakes Carolyn Eastwood . . . and the freshmen soon become accustomed Nelda Eastwood Ricky Eggleston Serilla Eggleston Carol Evans Faye Evans Pat Faulkner Carolyn Fitz Doug Fleig Billy Garrett Linda Gates Jackie Gentry Richard Gentry 88 Kathy Gilliland Matt Gooch Ike Gray Claudia Glasscoch Debby Green Bertha Hargis Bonnie Gail Harris Dan Harris Georgia Harris Katharine Harris Kathy Harris Rosa Dale Harris | to the routine activities at R. H. S. Stanford Harris Jean Hatcher Philip Hawkins Earl Hester Susan Hester Danny Hicks Betty Jean Hill Sonny Hudnell Brenda Hurdle Larry Irby Kathy Jones Shirley Jones 89 Sandra Wrenn and Katharine Harris display poise and beauty as they represent the Freshman Class in the Home¬ coming activities. Excitement mounts as the Class of 1967 Gary Lamberth Inez Lamberth Bucky Lester Aretta Long Donnie Long Joe Long Johnny Long Ken Long Larry Long Billy Mangum Danny McCullough Joy McDowell Raye Mitchell Trudy Mooney Rita Morrow Jim Murphy 90 Henry Newell Aimee Oakley Nancy Lee Newell Berl Oakley Margaret Newton Phyllis Newton Larry Oakley Wayne Oakley Ronnie O ' Brien Curtis Oliver Trent Oliver Donnie Palmer participate in their first Homecoming weekend. Richard Parham Earl Paul Derrick Perkins Peggy Poindexter Carolyn Porterfield Bobby Reaves Jerry Richardson Andy Riley Ann Rimmer Carroll Rogers Gertrude Rowland Barry Rudder Charles Rudder David Rudder Frances Saunders Charles Self Ronnie Shelton Joe Shull Larry Shull Shirley Shuskey Brenda Snow Linda Snow Lyle Sorenson Roger Sparks A1 Stephens Eddie Stevens Lonnie Stewart George Stone Jane Stone Gary Taylor Helen Taylor Veronica Terek New sights, new faces, and new experiences Monica Terry Darrell Terry Mary Thomas Susan Thompson Steve Tingen Doug Triplett Mary Alice Tuck Linda Tyson Walter Wade Janie Walker Ricky Walker Sandra Walker Bryan Walsh Elsie Watson James Watson Ronnie West Anna Westbrooks Charles Westbrooks Virginia Westbrooks Bruce Whitfield greet the new Freshmen class of R. H. S. Edward Whitfield Frances Whitfield Harriet Whitfield Patricia Ann Whitfield Ralph Whitfield Reginia Whitfield Margaret Whitlow Kathleen Whitt Mary Lee Whitt Sammy Whitt Wayne Whitt John Wilkerson 93 As Johnny Bradsher and Carroll Rogers leap for a rebound, Johnny Blanks looks impatiently on during a game with the freshmen from Hillsboro. The Freshmen stand on the threshold of a whole new Vernon Wilkerson Donna Wilson Marva Jo Wilson Sherman Wilson Fenton Winstead Glenn Winstead Ronald Winstead Sarah Winstead Kay Winston Vickie Wolfe Sally Wood Sharon Woody Sandra Wrenn Obediah Yancey Brenda Yarboro Diane Zimmerman 94 Nancy Carter Clayton, Jane Burruss, Nancy Lee Newell, and Katharine Harris, freshman J.V. cheerleaders, cheer the Junior Varsity to victory. world, striving for the realization of their dreams. Peggy Poindexter, Donnie Palmer, Rita Mor¬ row, and Jerry Richardson enter high school, realizing new doors of knowledge are open to them. Freshmen, dreaming of the day when they will be upper class- men, stand as the seniors march in. 95 96 ? I FEA TURES Honors of various kinds are bestowed upon outstanding students at Roxboro High. Some honors are earned by the students, some are a result of popular election, while others are conferred by the faculty. Rox¬ boro High values each honor, regardless of the means by which it is obtained. Homecoming begins on a crisp Friday afternoon with a parade, featuring the three seniors nominated for queen and the two at¬ tendants from each of the other classes. Various clubs add to the festivities by enter¬ ing colorful floats. Friday night the tension mounts as the Rockets smash through for another victory over Chapel Hill. During half-time, an ex¬ cited throng yells as Donna Wilson is crown¬ ed Homecoming Queen. A sock hop completes the evening. The weekend is climaxed by a formal dance over which Donna and her court reign. The Junior-Senior weekend begins with a reception held in the beautifully decorated cafeteria. In a Hawaiian setting, the formal dance is underway, with Cozy ' s Combo pro¬ viding the mu s i c al background. With the sound of the last notes lingering in the air, the girls in their lovely dresses with their handsome escorts depart for home and with a change of clothes, the scene shifts to open houses. A movie follows, after which every¬ one heads home to get forty winks in pre¬ paration for the picnic and informal dance. When the music of the Roadrunners ends, so does Jr.-Sr. for another year. Students bring honor to themselves by hard work and achievement. Each month, students are nominated by the teachers for the citizenship award. A student council committee discuss the nominees and selects one as the citizen of the month. One of the most outstanding honors for scholastic achievement is to be selected a marshal. Each year five students from each class who maintain the highest average are designated for the honor. Each year eight of the most outstanding seniors are cho sen by the faculty to comprise our Who ' s Who. This list is not announced until the publication of the ROCKET. 97 1963 Homecoming Queen Miss Donna Wilson As Mr. Brown crowns her, Donna Wilson becomes 1963 Home¬ coming Queen. Senior Attendant Miss Connye Gentry Queen Donna Wilson Senior Attendant Miss Ann Martin 98 Junior Attendant Miss Zalene Newell Junior Attendant Miss Jane Norris and her court reign over Homecoming festivities. Sophomore Attendant Freshman Attendant Miss Glenda Stonbraker Miss Katharine Harris Sophomore Attendant Miss Dale Cleveland Freshman Attendant Miss Sandra Wrenn ■ M I M 99 Excitement fills the air as RHS makes preparations for Homecoming, 1963. A parade of nine radiant young ladies riding in gleaming convertibles slowly makes its way down Main Street to mark the beginning of the festivities. By gametime, spirits soar and tension mounts as students and alumni assemble on the football field. The highlight of the gala half-time activities is the crowning of Miss Donna Wilson as our 1963 Homecoming Queen amid the cheers of her fellow students. The Roxboro Rockets are victorious over Chapel Hill to provide a perfect ending for the day. On Saturday night, Homecoming is climaxed with a Homecoming Dance over which Queen Donna and her court reign. At the stroke of twelve, everyone departs with many lingering memories. Crown-bearer, Katherine Lee Berger, wonders who will be queen while flower-bearer, JanellaBishop con¬ centrates on keeping the bouquet intact. Homecoming and Junior-Senior Paul Long and Ronnie Hudnell adorn the Key Club entry in the Homecoming Parade. 100 Queen Donna Wilson and her escort make the most of the music of the Chevettes at the Homecoming Dance. Ravenous students devour the food provided at the Jr.-Sr. picnic. Linda Leigh Whitt and Glenn Slaughter dance dreamily to the music of Cozy ' s Combo at the Jr.-Sr. dance. provide many memories that will linger. Ferris Crumpton wearily collapses at a Jr.-Sr. open house, while others are eager to move on to other festivities. After many hours of long and careful prep¬ aration by the Junior Class, everything is in readiness for the social highlight of the year— the 1963 Junior-Senior Prom. The night begins with a formal reception in the tastefully decorated cafeteria. After chatting with friends while enjoying the delicious refresh¬ ments, everyone proceeds to the Armory for the formal dance. Dazzling decorations, the en¬ chanting music of Cozy ' s Combo, radiant girls in their lacy evening gowns, and dashing boys in their tuxedos set the scene for a very special evening. At the stroke of twelve, everyone hastens home to change to more comfortable clothes. Further enjoyment and fun are offered at open houses at Marcus Bradsher ' s, Byrd Winstead ' s and the Country Club. A movie at the Kirby Theater is the final gala affair of the evening, after which everyone wearily heads home to get forty winks before the Saturday festivities begin. Saturday evening, rested and ready for action, everyone gathers at Dr. Long ' s boat¬ house for a picnic provided by the parents. The final excursion of this magical week-end is an informal dance which is held in the school gym, with the music being furnished by the Road- runners. The week-end comes to a close as the final dance is played and everyone departs for home with a happy heart and many lovely memories. 101 Donna Wilson, first-place winner of The Voice of Democracy contest, practices her speech in order to receive corrective criticism from third-place winner, Pam Reade. Citizenship is being stressed at RHS by various projects. The entire student body is participating in one way or another. The Citizenship Committee is striving to place special emphasis on honesty and good citi¬ zenship. Each month the faculty nominates one student who has done outstanding work during that month. This committee discusses the nom¬ inees and chooses the most deserving as citizen of the month. The winner is recognized in as¬ sembly and awarded a show pass. The committee is trying to devise a workable Honor Code System for RHS. To climax the year, the committee will sponsor a Citizenship Week during which one student will be selected citizen of the year. The topic for the Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the VFW was The Chal¬ lenge of Citizenship. The entire public speaking class was required to participate. From a group of ten semi-finalists, three finalists were chosen to take part in the county competition. RHS was very fortunate to have two county winners. Donna Wilson was declared first-place winner and Pam Reade was named third-place winner. Citizenship winners and marshals display outstanding The Citizenship Committee composed of Ronnie Dune- vant, Billy Horner, Doris Whitt, and Phillip Hawkins, under the leadership of Miss Elliott, discuss nominees for the monthly citizenship award. 102 Leonard Mangum, Glenn Slaughter, Mary Alice Ipock, and Ben Bradsher use the show passes they received for being selected citizenship winners. Each year, sixteen students are given the distinction of participating in the solemn baccalaureate and graduation exercises as marshals. They are selected on the basis of their superior academic records, with all classes being represented. Linda Wesley, the student from the Junior Class with the highest scholastic average, serves as chief marshaL With Maryanne Petrosino, Linda has the privilege of leading the graduating seniors down the aisle of the crowded audi¬ torium, and also of assisting in instructing everyone in his specific duties. The remain¬ ing representatives of the Junior Class, Elizabeth M o r r i s, Mary Alice Ipock, and Bonnie Gillis, carry out their duty of usher¬ ing and distributing programs. Since this is a large undertaking, Kaye Whitfield, John Lunsford, Betsy Burns, Paul Long, Ronnie Hudnell, and Margo Dunaway from the Sopho¬ more Class and Robin Craven, Yvonne Jordan, Edward Oakley, Johnny Bradsher, and Albert Oakley from the Freshman Class, lend a helping hand. Although the job of being a marshal is not an easy one, it is an honor to have the requirements for being selected. Mrs. Duncan gives explicit instructions to Linda Wesley, chief marshal, concerning the graduation exercises. qualities of leadership and scholarship. Our 1963 marshals are the following: Kaye Whitfield, Edward Oakley, Mary Alice Ipock, John Lunsford, Margo Dunaway, Paul Long, Linda Wesley, Ronnie Hudnell, Bit Morris, Johnny Bradsher, Betsy Burns, Robin Craven, Bonnie Gillis, Albert Oakley, Maryanne Petrosino, and Yvonne Jordon. 103 Eight are selected as outstanding RHS Seniors for 1964 by the faculty. Mary Alice Ipock . . . for Service to school, Christian leader¬ ship as President of Tri-Hi-Y, citi¬ zenship, dependability, and coopera¬ tiveness. Elizabeth Morris . . . for School spirit, poise, leadership as head cheerleader, congenial, infec¬ tious vitality, conscientiousness. Tom Petrosino . . . for Capable leadership as President of the Student Council, friendliness, en¬ thusiasm for school betterment. 104 Bonnie Gillis . . . for Cooperative attitude, patience, easi¬ ness to get along with, works hard to complete tasks as co-editor of Rocket annual. Ann Martin . . . for Vivaciousness, originality, joy in service, ambition, assumes respon¬ sibility as co-editor of Rocket annual. Linda Wesley . . . for Scholastic achievement as chief marshal, ability to complete and succeed in any task attempted, and high ideals. Leonard Mangum . . . for Integrity, versatility, trust-worthi¬ ness, service to school and com¬ munity as President of Key Club, and character. Maryanne Petrosino . . . for High principles, man behind the gun, scholastic attainment, and willing¬ ness to work as annual business manager. 105 106 A CTIVITIES Through extracurricular activities we are able to break the monotony of academic life at Roxboro High. Our various activities enable us to develop initiative, creative ability, and leadership. The Student Council provides us with opportunities for civic, scholastic, and soc¬ ial growth . . . the ROCKET newspaper in¬ forms us of current school events and de¬ velops the art of creative writing . . . the Future Farmers of America Club informs boys in the arts of farming and practicing thrift . . . the Future Homemakers of Am¬ erica Club promotes agrowing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking . . . the Distributive Education Club pro¬ motes good salesmanship . . . the Future Teachers of America Club acquaints stu¬ dents with the teaching profession . . . the National Honor Society rewards outstanding achievements in scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and character . . . the Science Club produces an interest in and to reach a better understanding of the numerous fields of science . . . the Tri-Hi-Y Club promotes high standards of Christian character . . . the Monogram Clubs boost school spirit and emphasize fair play and good sportsmanship . . . the Red Cross Club acquaints students with the medical professions . . . the Key Club serves the state and community . . . the carpentry class teaches a trade . . . the library assistants keep the library neat while helping students find the books or periodicals which are needed . . . the Pub¬ lic Speaking Class builds leadership, cre¬ ates initiative, develops the art of research, and encourages effective speaking . . . the Glee Club teaches the art of singing and helps develop an appreciation of music . . . the ROCKET annual staff gives to R. H. S. students a yearbook which captures forever a year of wonderful memories. Through these clubs and activities stu¬ dents broaden their horizons, develop their talents, and are equipped to meet others on higher fields of EXPLORATION. 107 By sponsoring many worthwhile projects throughout the year, the Student Council aims at improving school spirit and training students in the responsibilities of citizenship. Each month, an award is given to the student judged the most worthy citizen. As sponsors of the annual College Day, the Student Council gives Seniors the opportunity to further their edu¬ cational plans. The Christmas door-decorating contest has the whole school bustling with plans and secrets. The exciting Mid-Winter Dance is an occasion that no one will soon forget. After the spring elections, the Student Council holds a training program for the new officers. Through these projects and others like them, the Student Council endeavors to strengthen relations between the students and faculty and to promote scholastic progress. President of the Student Council, Tom Petrosino, ad¬ dresses the student body in Thursday morning assem¬ bly. The Student Council strives to coordinate Treasurer, Linda Taylor, and Sergeant-at-Arms, Ben Bradsher, reschedule the January club meet¬ ings. Secretary, Jane Norris, and Vice President, Linda Wesley, readily await suggestive comments from Mrs. Ann Morris, Advisor. 108 HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES: ROW 1: G. Stonbraker, D. Kirby, D. Cleveland, J. Carver, C. Gentry, C. Win¬ stead, D. Whitt, J. Moore. ROW 2: J. Long, M. Dunaway, L. Gates, T. Sanford, J. Ferguson, N. Newell, M. Thomas, S. Winstead, R. Dunevant. ROW 3: D. Mooney, R. Clayton, B. Garrett, P. Hawkins, J. Bradsher, D. McCollough, A. Oakley, J. Hamlet, J. Bradsher, B. Horner. the activities of the school year. Committee Chairmen, Albert Oakley, Johnny Bradsher, Ronnie Dunevant, Dale Cleveland, Carol Winstead, Jackson Long, Jane Norris, Jimmy Hamlet, and Ben Bradsher, enjoy talking about the Student Council pro¬ jects. The students delight in the music of the Fabulous Freshmen at the Mid-Winter Dance. 109 Business Manager, Jimmy Hamlet, and Editor, Dale Pixley, inspect the latest edition of the ROCKET. The ROCKET Newspaper creates NEWSPAPER STAFF: Jimmy Hamlet, Mrs. Ethel Knight, Advisor, Gean Gentry, Tom Petrosino, Dale Pixley, Carol Winstead, Linda Wesley, Tommy Pentecost, Betty Sue Whitfield, Hazel Wilborn, Larry Daniel. 110 Newspaper Reporters, Catherine Owen, Pam Reade, Margaret Ann Daniel, Millicent Morrel, Cathy Moran, Sara Hester, Jaime Thomas, and Trish Sanford, brush up on their typing skill. interests through creative writing. The purpose of the ROCKET is to con¬ vey the news of Roxboro High School to R. H.S. students. This includes front-page articles, sports events, feature articles, and club news. The Editorial page provides the means by which anyone may express his opinions on particular subjects. THE ROCKET reporters, usually mem¬ bers of the Journalism Club, are given a chance to express themselves and to see their articles in print. The work of the staff, composed of juniors and seniors, includes soliciting ads, arranging layouts, super¬ vising and correcting the writing of report¬ ers, and, especially, meeting the many dead¬ lines necessary for a newspaper. At their meetings, the staff members count the words in the submitted articles, cutting down or adding to them as space provides. Pictures and mats and ads are placed, and a dummy” is made. After the articles have been typed and rechecked, the finished dummy is sent to the printer, who makes a proof for the staff to check for mistakes. Finally, the finished paper is given to each student and faculty member. Also, numerous copies are put in various public places, in doctors ' offices, or some are sent to other high schools. Several copies of THE ROCKET are sent to be judged at various press conven¬ tions, where it has received an above-aver¬ age rating. 111 Mrs. Peggy Bishop, Advisor, impresses upon members Mrs. Peggy Bishop accepts the new responsibilities as the honor and responsibilities bestowed upon them. advisor of the National Honor Society. The National Honor Society and Public The Jerry L. Hester Chapter of the National Honor Society gives recognition to those students who have maintained an aver¬ age of 93 or better in all their subjects for five semesters. To be elected to the National Honor Society, a student must show the qualities of character, leadership, and citi¬ zenship. No honor conferred by the school excels that of being a member of the Nation¬ al Honor Society. It represents the funda¬ mental objectives for which schools are instituted. The Society looks upon education as a total product measured by the four dimensions of life. The National Honor Society creates an enthusiasm for scholarship throughout the school. It encourages a desire in students to render service to the school and to the community. The Society causes a student to evaluate himself as to character, and to see if there are potential elements of leader¬ ship within him. Candidates for membership are tradi¬ tionally tapped by the old members during an inspiring taper-lighting ceremony. Their identity remains secret until the actual tapping takes place. Parents of these students are notified prior to the ceremony and are urged to attend. In the presentation of the induction service, an effort is made to impress upon new members the honor which has been bestowed upon them as well as the responsibilities which they neces¬ sarily assume when they accept member¬ ship in the Society. 1 12 Speech is part of us and our daily life. Destroy the power of speech and we destroy civilization. Speech is our most effective medium of communication; it is a part of our personality. The most important achievement in Public Speaking is to become a member of the National Forensic League. The greatest value of membership is the encouragement and incentive it gives students to become effective speakers. The Public Speaking Class makes sev¬ eral trips to High Point, North Carolina, to participate in National Forensic League Practice Tournaments. The participants enter Original Oratory, Extemporaneous, Oratorical Interpretation, and Dramatic Interpretation competition. The Public Speaking Class also participates in the Voice of Democracy contest, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The three winners receive a check and, in addition to a check, the first place winner receives a gold plaque. In March, the Debate Team competes with various schools to determine who goes to the District Tournament, and from the District Tournament to the Finals held in Asheville. The closing event of the year is the Crumpton Contest. The winner is pre¬ sented a trophy. Debaters, Tom Petrosino, Mary Alice Ipock, Doris Whitt, Kaye Whitfield, Lanny Whitt, Linda Wesley, and Ann Mar¬ tin, work on material for the next debate. Speakers reflect willingness to achieve. PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS: ROW 1: Patricia Clayton, Jane Stanfield, Doris Whitt, Pam Reade, Sandy Kennington, Mrs. Mildred Nichols, Advisor. ROW 2: Ann Martin, Kaye Whitfield, Linda Wesley, Donna Wilson, Ken Wheeler, David Winstead, Byrd Winstead. ROW 3: Elizabeth Morris, Tom Petrosino, Glenn Slaughter, Mary Alice Ipock, Bonnie Gillis, Lanny Whitt. 113 OFFICERS: President, Mary Alice Ipock; Vice Presi¬ dent, Bonnie Gillis; Secretary, Montine Johnson; Chap¬ lain, Connye Gentry; Treasurer, Carol Winstead; Sergeant-at-arms, Shirley Daniel. The Tri-Hi-Y Club, under the guidance of their sponsor, Mrs. Nancy Burruss, spends a re¬ warding and fun-filled year. The club, composed of twenty eight girls with B averages or better, strives to extend high standards of Christian char¬ acter throughout the home, school, and community. During the year, the club sponsors sock hops, bake sales, and candy sales. The night meetings feature interesting programs, such as one on proper dress. The girls also attend the North Carolina Symphony and hold a Vespers Service in the spring for the seniors. The Mother- Daughter Banquet climaxes the year. The club has adopted a boy at Murdock and, at Christmas time, sent him a gift-box. This and other worth-while projects round out the year and help the girls mature spiritually and socially. The functions of the Tri-Hi-Y and Key Club ROW 1: Becky Tingen, Maryanne Petrosino, Donna Wilson, Diane Kirby, Mary L. James, Judy Moore. ROW 2: Dale Pixley, Linda Leigh Whitt, Jane Norris, Doris Whitt, Jane Stanfield, Kaye Whitfield, Joan Carver, Eileen Wagner. ROW 3: Carolyn Barton, Sara Hester, Mary H. Morris, Betsy Howerton, Patsy Huff, Linda Wesley, Elizabeth Morris, Janet Daniel. 1 14 « US ROW 1: Freddy Tilley, Roger Allen, Johnny Bradsher, Edward Oakley, Russell Taylor, Frank Long. ROW 2: Bryan Holeman, John Lunsford, Ronnie Dunevant, Ronnie Hudnell, Gary Hunt, Jimmy Hamlet. ROW 3: John L. Harris, Robin Craven, Tom Petrosino, Glenn Slaughter, Ben Bradsher, David Winstead, Leonard Mangum, Ken Wheeler, Richard Vining. are to build character and leadership. Key Club President, Leonard Mangum, Vice President, Ken Wheeler, and Secretary, Ronnie Dunevant, discuss Key Club plans. The Key Club of Roxboro High School works for community leadership. It is composed of the most outstanding boys in the school. The new members have to be elected unanimously by the present members. After being accepted accord¬ ing to scholastic average, moral standards, and promising leadership ability, the new members join the old members in facing the responsibility of encouraging other students to grow spiritually as well as physically and to become better citi¬ zens. Under the leadership of Mr. James Woody, the Key Club is seen participating in the Home¬ coming Parade and making a Christmas project. Other enjoyable activities of the club are spon¬ soring a sock hop, carrying out a successful Twirp Season, keeping a scrapbook, and spon¬ soring a spring dance. 1 15 ROW 1: A. Whitfield, P. Reade, M. Ipock, M. Petrosino, V. Rimmer, J. Moore, K. Whitfield, C. Stephens, S. Whit¬ field, L. Whitt, B. Day, B. Hurdle, P. Clayton, C. Terry, D. Stowe. ROW 2: B. Gillis, C. Gentry, L. Oakley, S. Fox, G. Newton, R. Walker, J. Whitt, L. Wesley, L. Wagstaff, H. Wilborn, S. Hester, D. Kirby, M. Morris, R. Thomas, M. Daniel, C. Smith, A. Martin, M. Johnson. ROW 3: D. Pixley, S. Wood, J. Palmer, K. Owen, J. Stanfield, S. Taylor, J. Martin, D. Cleveland, M. Rogers, E. Baker, E. Morris, J. Daniel, D. Daniel, W. Abbitt, L. Harris, M. James, B. Burns, C. Barton. The F.T.A. and Science Club gain The Future Teachers of America strive to train and acquaint themselves with the teaching profession. The members enjoy fellowship with one another at their monthly covered-dish suppers. Guest speakers highlight these meet¬ ings with information which is beneficial to all who attend. At Christmas, the Future Teachers play Santa Claus to needy families in the com¬ munity. During basketball season, the club sponsors a sock-hop and in the early spring, has a bake sale. The faculty is glad to have the assistance in daily duties which the girls eagerly offer. To bring the year to an enjoyable close, the F.T.A. members hold a hamburger-fry. Besides the pleasure derived from helping others, the girls benefit from the experience they gain. President, Betty Sue Whitfield; Vice President, Donna Wilson; Secretary, Sara Hester; Librarian, Dale Pix¬ ley; and Treasurer, Doris Whitt help Mrs. Brenda Hodges, Advisor, plan a bake sale. 1 16 With their motto being Find the Truth, Science Club members strive to produce an interest in and to reach a better understand¬ ing of the numerous fields of science. By presenting guest speakers from various col¬ leges and industries, the members cultivate skills and discover new and important facts about various science careers in medical technology, chemistry, radiology, and many others. Through demonstrations of his topic, the speaker makes the program more inter¬ esting and enjoyable for everyone. The Science Club often visits nearby industries or factories which help the members to better understand their function and purpose. To show their achievements in science, the members work on individual projects which reflect their own interests. Working close¬ ly together, the Science Club members spon¬ sor the Annual Science Fair. Through care¬ ful planning of this event, the club advisor gives to each of her members a better idea of how important scientific knowledge is to¬ day. The Science Club Officers, President, Alex Sergeant, Vice President, Stuart Wright, Secretary, Kaye Whitfield, and Program Chairmen, Pam Reade and Dale Pixley, perform a successful experiment. valuable experience while serving the school ROW 1: N. Newell, L. Whitfield, D. King, J. Burruss, E. Johnson, C. Smith, C. Terry, B. Terry, J. Stanfield, R. Whitfield, J. Whitt, D. Green, E. Morris, S. Wood, S. Taylor, C. Harris, S. Wrenn, D. Whitt. ROW 2: R. Vernon, A. Horton, S. Morton, M. Mangum, T. Clayton, J. Brooks, S. Wilson, J. Balak, Y. Broach, T. Warren, D. Cobb. ROW 3: T. Wagstaff, R. Floyd, R. Clayton, F. Long, G. Lamberth, J. Hamlet, J. Long, E. Hester, V. Dixon, R. Forrest, R. Hudnell, T. Carver. OFFICERS: President, Katherine Horton; Vice Presi¬ dent, Portia Duncan; Secretary, Janet Clayton; Treasu¬ rer, Patsy Satterfield; Reporter, Betty Ann Jordan; Song Leader, Judy Miles; Parliamentarian, Judy Hall; Advisor, Mrs. Sue McWhorter. The Future Homemakers of America strive to make their motto Toward New Horizons a reality. While promoting appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking, the girls learn to prepare balanced meals, employ the art of serving, learn good grooming, and prac¬ tice the rules of etiquette. To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership and to encourage democracy in home and community life, the Future Homemakers of America, in monthly covered-dish-supper meetings, pre¬ sent programs which prepare members for these responsibilities. By working in fellow¬ ship, the girls learn the give and take of good human relationship. The Future Homemakers of America, with warm courage and high hope, are the builders of homes for America ' s future. The F.F.A. and F.H.A. members ROW 1: J. Jordon, E. Barrett, B. Jordon, E. Oakley, B. White, M. Stephens, E. Watson, B. Mooney, L. Dunn. ROW 2: S. Oakley, K. Horton, W. Wrenn, K. Harris, A. Coates, S. Eggleston, M. Beaty, F. Seamster, J. Carver, K. Per¬ kins, V. Clarke, V. Rimmer, L. Hannah, E. Hawkins. ROW 3: L. Whitfield, J. Hall, J. Miles, P. Lee, J. Clayton, P. Satterfield, S. Fox, G. Newton, D. Howerton, B. Oakley, C. Clayton, B. Oakley, P. Duncan, J. Oakley, N. Lewis, R. Chambers. 1 18 ROW 1: L. Long, M. Oakley, L. Kerley, M. Gooch, A. Long, I. Gray, J. Wilkerson, J. Yarboro, W. Blalock, C. Clay¬ ton. ROW 2: B. Davis, B. Clayton, J. Evans, W. Whitt, M. Clayton, E. Daniel, L. Irby, M. Bowes, B. Crabtree, D. McCullough, R. Clayton, T. Bowes. ROW 3: R. Wolfe, D. Morrow, T. Dunevant, J. Wilborn, A. Thompson, O. Dun¬ can, T. Clayton, J. Whitfield, C. Compton, H. Davis, L. Evans, R. Oakley, T. Wolfe. ROW 4: V. Wilkerson, M. Briggs, R. West, W. Oakley, J.C. Moize, C. Westbrooks, R. Whitfield, J. Watson, D. Terry, L. Stewart, E. Dickerson, B Whitfield, R. Winstead, S. Tingen, B. Rudder, D. Lunsford. prepare themselves for future activities . OFFICERS: President, Larry Bradsher; Vice Presi¬ dent, Jerry Whitfield; Secretary, Harry Davis; Treas¬ urer, Alvin Long; Reporter, Ronnie Wolfe; Sentinel, Bobby Gray; and Advisor, Waldo Hawkins. The Roxboro High School curriculum pro¬ motes the agricultural vocation by offering club membership in the Future Farmers of America. The club members learn the basic arts of farm¬ ing and strive for better methods with which to improve agriculture. They also learn to accept responsibility, practice thrift, and to develop the qualities of leadership that every future farmer should possess. The Future Farmers of America are very active in Person County and through¬ out the state of North Carolina. Some of their activities are to hold a Father-Son banquet, to participate in the county fair, to enter the state Future Farmers of America contest in land judging, shop contest, and public speaking and parliamentary procedure. Their activities also include holding a field day. By participating in the Future Farmers of America, students gain knowledge that will help them throughout life. 1 19 ROW 1: L. Bradsher,N. Clayton, A. Rimmer, F. Whitfield, J. Moore, S. Hester, P. Reade, P. Briggs, J. Moore, K. Bradsher, S. Dixon, A. Oakley. ROW 2: J. Long, C. Crumpton, B. Gillis, K. Jones, M. Whitlow, R. Walker, E. John¬ son, S. Jones, K. Harris, J. Burrus, S. Clay, S. Wrenn, R. Whitfield, M. Thomas, C. Smith, D. Stowe, M. Morris. ROW 3: S. Morton, P. Long, C. Glasscock, N. Newell, K. Harris, G. Hatcher, I. Lamberth, G. Harris, S. Feather- ston, S. Taylor, J. Norris, J. Martin, D. Daniel, B. Wilson, C. Henderson, C. Porterfield, K. Liles, N. McFarland R. Forrest, S. Wright. The Red Cross and Garden Club contribute The frontier of medicine is supported by the RoxboroHigh School American Red Cross Club. The club is well organized and has sixty-nine members. It serves both the community and the state. After the members have attended an orien¬ tation course, they may spend an hour or more a week working in the community hospital. These volunteers may be seen helping on wards, in laboratories, or on escort service. The Ameri¬ can Red Cross Club has been and will continue to be a great aid to the community hospital. Other than the community hospital, the American Red Cross Club members work at the Veterans ' Hospital in Durham. The volunteer members serve on the wards, and their only reward is the appreciation of their patients. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Gurney Young and Mrs. Turner Harris, the club intends to en¬ large and expand their services to others. Officers; President, Kay Whitfield, Vice President, Raye Mitchell, Secretary, Sara Winstead, Sponsor, Mrs. Gurney Young, Chaplain, Jane Stanfield and Ad¬ visor, Mrs. Elsie Harris, show willingness to serve their feHow man. 120 The Garden Club teaches its members to use their eyes to see beauty, then grow it; to see conservation, then practice it; to see resources, then conserve them; to see de¬ sign, then apply it; to see color, then use it wisely; to visualize a civic project, then do it. The members of the Garden Club hold a workshop on planting shrubbery, conducted by a member of the local garden club. Flow¬ er arranging allows each member to show her creative talents. To sharpen these cre¬ ative talents, the club holds a workshop to teach the girls various ways of designing flower arrangements. Through the local garden club, the members assist with the School Grounds Beautification project. Along with fun and fellowship on field trips, the entire club absorbs the beauty of nature. The knowledge gained by each member will be beneficial to the individual and the com¬ munity. Officers, Judy Hall, Paulette Lee, and Rebecca Haney, watch Mrs. Sue McWhorter, Advisor, demonstrate flower arranging. their initiative to community service. ROW 1: J. Jordon, L. Whitfield, E. Oakley, B. White, C. Terrell, R. Chambers, B. Harris, B. Hargis, M. Beaty. ROW 2: J. Miles, F. Carver, A. Coates, G. Duncan, F. Seamster, J. Carver, L. Dunn, V. Clarke, D. Howerton, L. Hannah, E. Hawkins. ROW 3: C. Henderson, L. Puryear, P. Lee, C. Wells, F. Woody, J. Hall, J. Hatcher, I. Lam- berth, R. Haney, E. Wagner, S. Shewsky. 121 The officers, President, Donna Wilson, Vice President, Mary Helen Morris, Secretary, Carolyn Barton, Treas¬ urer, Nancy Brooks, and Point Chairman, Becky Tin- gen, help their advisor, Miss Lou Ellen Flowers, tabu¬ late the points held by each member. The Girl ' s Monogram Club honors girls who participate and letter in basketball or cheer¬ leading. Led by Miss Lou Ellen Flowers, the girls carry out many fun-filled projects. To denote seniority, all senior members are awarded monogrammed sweaters. The members energetically work side by side to raise money for these sweaters. By sponsoring bake sales and sock hops, the girls not only raise the amount needed, but also create a feeling of comradeship. The Girl ' s Monogram Club also provides intramural sports for all girls who are not playing in any branch of school sports and who wish for a chance to participate. Through¬ out the year, the members strive to boost school spirit, fair play, and good sportsmanship. The Monogram Clubs symbolize ROW 1: Donna Wilson, Carolyn Barton, Betsy Burns, Sandra Buchannan, Elizabeth Morris, Mary H. Morris, Susan Featherston, Judy Ferguson, Trish Sanford, Ann Martin, Nancy Brooks, Mary A. Thaxton, Sandra Stephens, Judy Horton, Becky Tingen, Bonnie Chambers. 122 ROW 1: T. Petrosino, R. Taylor, W. Green, G. Slaughter. ROW 2: L. Riley, W. Wheeler, J.L. Harris, S. Kennington, T. Bowes, D. Mooney. ROW 3: B. Horner, D. Merritt, L. Denny, B. Winstead, G. Hunt, J. Lunsford. ROW 4: Ben Bradsher, T. Bowes, L. Mangum, J. Bowen, J. Eggleston, R. Faulkner. ROW 5: W. Holt, C. Kerley, W. Kendrick, J. Edens, B. Holeman, R. Craven, K. Wheeler. ability, leadership, and good sportsmanship. OFFICERS: President, John Lacy Harris; Treasurer, Leonard Mangum; Sergeant at Arms, Clyde Kerley; Advisor, Jim Edens; Vice President, Sandy Kenning¬ ton; Secretary, Glenn Slaughter. The Boys ' Monogram Club consists of boys who have lettered in one or more varsity sports, including football, basketball, baseball, track, and golf. After having lettered, a boy may, if he so desires to be a member, apply for membership in the club. Other than lettering in a sport, be¬ fore he can become a member, he must know and understand the Boys ' Monogram Club constitution and promise to uphold it. The main points of the constitution state that a boy will automatically lose membership in the club if he is caught drink¬ ing or smoking or if he quits the sport in which he lettered. If the boy ' s application is accepted, he may become a member. The Boys ' Monogram Club is led by Mr. Jim Edens. Its purpose is to promote sportsmanship and to knit its members into a closer union of comradship. 123 ROW 1: L. Yarborough, B. Tingen, J. Norris, A. Tillman, J. Carver, L. Whitt, J. Daniel, E. Carver, C. Gentry, L. Wagstaff, M. Morrell, R. Haney, B. Gillis, P. Crabtree. ROW 2: M. Bohanon, B. Pulliam, M. Whitt, K. Yarboro, J. Martin, G. Stonebraker, D. Cleveland, E. Moore, J. Palmer, J. Walker, S. Hester, M. Lamberth, J. Thomas, K. Owen, D. Pixley, B. Howerton, C. Stephens, K. Pleasants. ROW 3: E. Ford, B. Whitfield, S. Liles, P. Huff, K. Perkins, V. Clark, T. Rudder, J. Whitt, A. Martin, M. Rogers, C. Lamm, C. Terry, L. Gravitte, B. Castle, J. Wilkins, R. Neigh¬ bors, B. Hardin, B. Gravitte, K. Horton, G. Tuck, L. Guill. ROW 4: R. Vernon, D. Cobb, J. Moore, M. Rudder, B. Clayton, W. Windham, R. Floyd, T. Oakley, J. Weldon, G. Slaughter, D. Slagle, J. Oakley, S. Wright, H. Yoder, F. Long, L. Burke, R. Forrest, C. Carver, M. Seate, J. Johnson. The members of the Glee Club enrich OFFICERS: President, Glenn Slaughter; Vice Presi¬ dent, Betty Sue Whitfield; Secretary, Jane Norris; Treasurer, Linda Whitt; Chaplain, Ann Martin; Assis¬ tant Chaplain, Glenda Stonbraker; Librarians, Tilda Rudder and Connye Gentry. The Roxboro High School Glee Club is one of the most enjoyable courses in the school cur¬ riculum. The club theme Beauty Through Song illustrates itself. Not only do the Glee Club students enjoy the club, but the whole stu¬ dent body is entertained by the presentation of a Christmas Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May. Only through the leadership of Mrs. Mary Earle Berger is the club per¬ fected. With her experienced teaching, voices of the participating students are improved every day. The Glee Club also gives some local per¬ formances. The advanced chorus enters the State Choral Contest and the State Choral Festi¬ val. In June, members may attend the North Carolina Choral Workshop at Chapel Hill to better themselves in new, modern, and classical music. The Glee Club is and will continue to be one of the outstanding organizations at Roxboro High School. 124 ROW 1: J. Hatcher, W. Wrenn, K. Long, L. Zickafoose, G. Harris, A. Wade, K. Jones, T. Mooney, B. Whitt, S. Wrenn, R. Allen, J. Wade, S. Winstead, J. Stone, C. Terrell, K. Whitt. ROW 2: S. Wood, N. Clayton, F. Briggs, R. Thomas, D. Gentry, D. Brandon, R. Whitfield, C. Day, C. Bradsher, B. Chambers, G. Duncan, P. Newton, D. Hicks, B. Cham¬ bers . Smith, S. Woody, M. Johnson. ROW 3: A. Oakley, M. Newton, W. Abbitt, P. Satterfield, S. Daniel, M. Ipock, G. Gentry, B. Gillis, E. Johnson, C. Moran, J. Ferguson, L. Oakley, B. Terry, L. Wesley, M. Gentry, S. Dixon, K. Porterfield, L. Bradsher, K. Liles, N. McFarland, D. Chambers, P. Anderson. ROW 4: K. Harris, R. Mitchel, N. Newell, J. Burrus, F. Woody, C. Bradsher, I. Lamberth, P. Reade, S. Featherston, C. Glasscock, E. Morris, L. Harris, D. King, D. Wilson, P. Briggs, M. Oakley, B. Mooney, K. Gilland, S. Buchanan, D. Clayton, J. Walker, S. Walker, D. Daniel, C. Crumpton, B. Yarborough, N. Lewis, B. Snow. their lives and other ' s through music. ROW 1: S. Whitt, R. Gentry, R. Gentry, R. Perkins, M. Buchan¬ an, J. Long. ROW 2: B. Lester, T. Clayton, R. Bowman, E. Hester, N. Kiser, E. Breedlove, R. Overcash. ROW 3: R. Mrs. Mary Berger, Director, skillfully devel- Hannah, S. Harris, P. Winstead, R. Horton, M. Bradsher, B. opes the young voices of Glee Club members. Jordon, G. Bowes. v 125 ROW 1: Raybon Long, A. L. Hendren, Reginald Whitlow, Mac Allen, Wilbur Burton, and Barry Duncan. The Carpentry Class learns to build and the D.E. Class Officers: Secretary, Larry Bradsher; Vice President, Barry Duncan; Sergeant at Arms, Mac Allen; President, Edward Rhew; Treasurer, Wilbur Burton. The carpentry class of RoxboroHigh School puts forth a 1080 -hour effort to complete its course of study. It is a two-year course with each student working three hours each school day. The twenty-two members work hard to complete their project, which is a brick veneer house. It is carefully put together, piece by piece, to make an attractive and most comfor¬ table home. The furnished is located at Newell Heights. It has a six-room main floor with a laundry, garage added. The house is also equip¬ ped with a fallout shelter and a large recreaton room in the basement. Under the skilled instruction of Mr. A.L. Hendren, each student receives criticism of his work. Along with the knowledge gained, the stu¬ dents have a feeling of satisfaction when the house is complete. 126 For those who like to learn while earn¬ ing, the Roxboro High School curriculum offers the Distributive Education Club. Dis¬ tributive Education is both a combination of work and study. Each week the student re¬ ceives five hours of classroom study and also practical work experience. In the class¬ room, the student is taught the art of selling. He learns how to approach the buyer, achie¬ ving the proper attitude and the proper man¬ ners. Personal neatness and proper dress are also taught by Mr. Bishop, the club ad¬ visor. Mr. Bishop takes full responsibility for knowing all the possible job openings. He informs the student about the jobs. The student works on his job just as any other employee. He has regular hours and pay. The student practices on the job what he learns in the classroom. Treasurer, Wayne Kendrick, President, Tommy Bowes, and Secretary, Louise Whitfield, study D.E. literature. Club learns salesmanship and preparation for the future. ROW 1: D. Clayton, M. Stephens, P. Anderson, P. Saunders, S. Oakley, P. Neathery, J. Shotwell. ROW 2: T. Clay¬ ton, L. Whitfield, B. Dixon, E. Oakley, E. Crews, R. Oliver. ROW 3: G. Gravitte, J. Crumpton, D. Brooks, W. Lam- berth, W. Wheeler, P. Whitt, G. Whitfield, T. Bowes. ROW 4: C. O ' Brient, B. Slagel, W. Kendrick, Tony Tuck, D. Mangum, W. Wheeler, M. Holder, R. Wilborn, R. Holeman. 127 Under the guidance of the new librarian, Mrs. Hodges, the library assistants provide valuable service to the school and to the other students, while they themselves are learning. This year Mrs. Hodges and her assistants are trying to improve the library facilities so that each student will be able to easily find the books he needs. The assistants, with the aid of the librarian, are reorganizing the card catalogue by alphabetizing and filing the cards in the proper order. The assistants arrange the books on the shelves to correspond with the cards in the catalogue and check often to see that they remain in order. In the spring, the Library Science Club sponsors a program to increase the number of books in the library. Books are donated by members of the surrounding com¬ munities. Students are indebted to the assist¬ ants and Mrs. Hodges for making their task easier when they need books and reference material. The Library Club officers, President, Nancy Brooks , Vice President, Tommy Carver, and Secretary-Treas¬ urer, Dorothy Chambers, do research for our Librarian, Mrs. Hodges. The Library Assistants explore the world of books ROW 1: RedaMorrow, Nancy Brooks, Mrs. Hodges, Brenda Chambers, Eilene Wagner, Brenda Garner, Jody Clark, Elaine Stephens, Larry Davis, Tommy Carver. ROW 2: Virginia Clark, Dorothy Chambers, Faye Boswell, Bonnie White. 128 ROW 1: P. Hall, J. Whitt, J. Hamlet, G. Gentry, L. McFarland, F. Shelton, R. Thomas. ROW 2: B. Terry, J. Palmer, K. Whitfield, T. Petrosino, J. Moore, C. Winstead, P. Reade, M. Mor ris. ROW 3: L. Oakley, S. Wood, L. Wesley, C. Cole, D. Pixley, C. Owens, J. Moore. ROW 4: R. Forrest, W. Holt, G. Taylor, D. Whitt, M. Daniel, S. Morton, C. Mooney. ROW 5: G. Oakley, L. Harris, W. Abbitt, B. Whitfield, H. Wilborn. and the Journalism Club explores expression of thoughts. Advisor of the Journalism Club, Miss Soles, President, Sara Hester, and Secretary, Tricia Sanford, discuss policies of the Journalism Club. Membership in the Roxboro High School Journalism Club is available to anyone interested in journalism as an exciting career or a reward¬ ing hobby. The club promotes interest in any type of journalistic endeavor — advertisement, solicitation, layouts, photography, or creative writing. Through this organization the students have opportunities to express their opinion in writing and publication. The club, under the sponsorship of Miss Darcus Soles, supports and creates interest in the school by writing articles for the school paper, the ROCKET. The future staff of the ROCKET is trained by the opportuni¬ ties offered by membership in the club. The Journalism Club ' s energy is also illustrated by the frequent display of attractive bulletin boards in the school cafeteria. The students who parti¬ cipate in the club ' s activities gain valuable train¬ ing in the creative art of writing. 129 The Annual Staff begins working on the an¬ nual during the summer by selling ads and learn¬ ing how the annual will be assembled. Each member of the staff is shown the right way to draw layout sheets in preparation for his section. When school begins, the staff is ready to start working on the copy which is sent to the pub¬ lisher along with the pictures of clubs, students, and activities which have been placed in position on the layout sheets. Each spring the Junior Editors attend the S.I.P.A. Convention in Lexington, Virginia, to learn how the annual may be improved for the student ' s enjoyment. Much helpful information and many new ideas are gathered at the conven¬ tion and aid the staff in giving the students a year¬ book which captures the memories of friends, competition, and the wonderful events which occur during the 1963-64 school year. Advisor, Mrs. Bercaw and co-editors of the annual, Ann Martin and Bonnie Gillis, discuss the layouts for the ' 64 annual. The Annual Staff strives to prepare Photographer, Leonard Mangumand Senior Editor, Connye Gentry, help the Junior Editors, Kaye Whit¬ field and John Lunsford, look for new ideas for pictures. Activities Editors, Lawrence Denny and Montine John¬ son, and Sports Editors, Elizabeth Morris and Ken Wheeler, find that their pictures are sometimes very amusing. 130 Circulation Manager, Mike Gentry, adds the money from the annual sale, while Business Manager, Mary- anne Petrosino and Assistant, Paul Long, check to see if he is right. a yearbook full of wonderful memories. Typists, Joyce Wagner and Hazel Wilborn, are kept on their toes by proofreader, Gean Gentry and Feature Editor, Mary Alice Ipock. ANNUAL STAFF: ROW 1: Mary Alice Ipock, Lawrence Denny, Montine Johnson. ROW 2: Elizabeth Morris, Mary- anne Petrosino, Mike Gentry. ROW 3: John Lunsford, Paul Long, Hazel Wilborn, Leonard Mangum. ROW 4: Gean Gentry, Ken Wheeler, Joyce Wagner, Kaye Whitfield. STANDING: Bonnie Gillis, Ann Martin. 131 132 SPORTS As the doors of Roxboro High open in the fall, many avenues of EXPLORATION are also opened. There is an opportunity for all to strive for excellence in an im¬ portant phase of R. H. S. life--sports. Even before the first day of school, the football field is filled with ambitious foot¬ ballers working hard to become a top-rate team. The first Friday of the school year is no less than a victory, a word that has become familiar in the realm of R. H. S. football. Students will always remember those Friday nights--John Lacy Harris ' go¬ ing to mid-field . . . the cheerleaders ' run¬ ning in the players . . . Coach Morris ' pac¬ ing up and down the sidelines . . .Wilber Bur¬ ton ' s throwing up a towel when a touchdown is scored . . . Gary Clayton ' s running in the plays. But football cannot last forever and neither can warm weather. As the temper¬ ature falls, the R. H. S. students move their spirits indoors. The gym becomes the scene of many memories--that funny blue and white basketball . . . the enormous and ex¬ cited crowds at the Chapel Hill and Hender¬ son games . . . Sandy Kennington ' s alternate looks of rage and innocence after a foul was called . . . Tom Petrosino ' s voice over the P. A. system . . . the cheerleaders ' lifting their chief at mid-court . . . Ken Wheeler ' s shrill whistles . . . the Trashman at the sock hops . . . that wonderful feeling after a victory. These memories belong to basket¬ ball season. With the ending of the last basketball game, baseball, track, and golf season opens. The baseball field, the track, and the golf course become the scenes of new memories--the first game shut-out pitched by sophomore Billy Horner against North¬ ern . . . the breaking of the discus throwing record by Ken Wheeler at the first track meet . . . the victory led by Russell Taylor over Henderson in the first golf match. These memories are a part of the spring sports season. 133 Coach Morris gives instructions to captain John Lacy Harris during a summer practice session. As the fifteenth of August approaches, the Rocket football hopefuls have one thought upper¬ most in their minds--to defend Roxboro ' s championship title after two years of unbeaten conference play. The season begins with an easy 26-0 win over East Alamance. However, after a 20-13 defeat at the hands of 4-A Halifax, the gridironers fully realize the challenge that lies ahead. The hard-pressed Rockets thrill the fans in their conference premiere with a 39-15 victory over arch-rival, Northern. The season progresses as the Rockets continue to prove their prowess against conference foes. The op¬ ponents are put down one after another--South- ern, Chapel Hill, Hillsboro, and Henderson. As the gridironers deal a 20-19 defeat to an under¬ rated Oxford team, the Rockets complete anoth¬ er victorious season and are heralded the Dis¬ trict 3 A ' s Football Champions. Again the play¬ off jinx is evident, as the Rockets are defeated by the state ' s number one team from Rocking¬ ham. Thus ends another glorious season for the Rockets. The Rockets prepare to defend their ROW 1: Sandy Kennington, William Green, Glenn Slaughter, John Lacy Harris, Ken Wheeler, Roger Faulkner. ROW 2: Gary Clayton, Clyde Kerley, Tom Petrosino, Leonard Mangum, Wayne Kendrick. ROW 3: Ben Bradsher, Chris Schoch, John Lunsford, Gary Hunt, Henry Fox, David Merritt. ROW 4: Jerry Bowen, Jimmy Eggleston, Robin Craven, Bryan Holeman. 134 The first team lines up for another victorious season for the Rockets. ROW 1: Sandy Kennington, Jerry Bowen, Gary Hunt, John Lunsford, Ben Bradsher, Gary Clayton, Ken Wheeler. ROW 2: Wayne Kendrick, Glenn Slaughter, John Lacy Harris, William Green. Championship Title as the ’63-’64 season draws near. Sandy Kennington, assisted by John Lacy Harris, practices his place kicking which aids the Rockets in the extra point Managers Lanny Riley and Wayne Wheeler give their assistance to Glenn Slaughter during a practice session. 135 Gary Clayton Wayne Kendrick Tom Petrosino Glenn Slaughter William Green Sandy Kennington Conference foes fall one by one at the hands A jubilant Rocket squad makes a throne for Coach Morris after a 20-0 victory over Southern. 136 A powerful drive by Glenn Slaughter is brought to an end by a Southern defender as John Lacy Harris anx¬ iously looks on. of another power-packed Rocket squad . .. Ken Wheeler John Lacy Harris Roger Faulkner Clyde Kerley Leonard Mangum 137 who are destined for another unblemished Ben Bradsher John Lunsford Gary Hunt 138 Chris Jerry Robin Schoch Bowen Craven Jimmy Eggleston Bryan Holeman record and another Conference Title. Halfback William Green is brought down by two opponents as he drives for another touchdown in the 45-0 victory over Chapel Hill. 139 End Sandy Kennington stands ready to snag a pass as an Oxford defender fights to intercept the on¬ coming aerial. ROW 1: Norman Kiser, Henry Blaney, Reggie Horton, Richard Vining, Lem Briggs, Robert Pleasants. ROW 2: Terry Warren, Van Dixon, Johnny Bradsher, Jimmy Weldon, Bill Hester. ROW 3: Edward Oakley, Reid Overcash, William Bullock, Clarence Oakley. The Junior Varsity and Freshmen footballers Dean Mooney throws a Southern halfback for a loss as William Bullock rushes into assist in the tackle. Halfback Dean Mooney is caught in the middle of a human trap of both Southern and Roxboro linemen. 140 Fenton Winstead gains ground against Southern as the hands of defenders bring the drive to an end. Freshman Johnny Bradsher goes all the way for a touchdown in the victory over Halifax. prepare for their future Varsity play. ROW 1: Ronnie Shelton, David Rudder, Charles Rudder, A1 Stevens, Billy Crabtree, Ted Blalock. ROW 2: Carroll Rogers, Joe Shull, Bryan Walsh, Glenn Winstead, Jerry Richardson. ROW 3: Roger Sparks, Jackie Gentry, Doug Fleig, Jerry Clark, Stanford Harris. ROW 4: John Blanks, John Bradsher, Fenton Winstead, Billy Garrett. 141 Co-captain John Lacy Harris is introduced to the North¬ ern captains as Sandy Kennington looks on. Coach Edens gives instructions to the start¬ ing five during a time out. Rockets end Conference play in second Coach Edens gives instructions to Byrd Winstead during the game with Southern. The ’ 63- ' 64 Rocket hardcourtmen dili¬ gently practice in preparation for season play. The first eight skirmishes put the Rockets against 4-A competition such as Durham High and Wilson. Led by co-cap¬ tains Sandy Kennington and John Lacy Har¬ ris, the Rockets enter conference play with a 3-5 record. Sandy Kennington emerges as the district ' s number one scorer and al¬ so as a top rebounder. As the season pro¬ gresses the Rockets post wins over the top- seeded Chapel Hill Wildcats and a tough Henderson team. The ten-man squad has every right to look hopefully to the champ¬ ionship title. And with hard work and the capable leadership of Coach Jim Edens, their hopes may well be realized. 142 Mike Gentry assists Wayne Wheeler and Jerry Bowen as they prepare to issue equipment to the players. After its introduction, the Rocket squad hud¬ dles at mid-court before returning to the bench. place as they set their sights on . .. ROW 1: Robin Craven. ROW 2: Byrd Winstead, John Lunsford. ROW 3: David Merritt, Billy Horner, John Lacy Harris. ROW 4: Ken Wheeler, Ben Bradsher, Lawrence Denny, Sandy Kennington. 143 Lawrence Denny Byrd Winstead Ken Wheeler Sandy Kennington John Lacy Harris the Championship Title in the District Ken Wheeler attempts to block a layup as Lawrence Denny 144 Lawrence Denny grabs a loose ball in the hard- fought victory over Southern. Conference scoring leader Sandy Kennington at¬ tempts a jumpshot over Henderson ' s Stuart Kallman. Byrd Winstead drives for two in another victory over arch-rival Northern. Tournament and a berth in the State playoffs. Ben Bradsher John Lunsford David Merritt Robin Craven Billy Horner 145 ROW 1: Bonnie Chambers, Nancy Brooks, Sandra Buchanan, Sandra Stephens, Becky Tingen, Betsy Burns. ROW 2: Judy Horton, Mary Ann Thaxton, Judy Ferguson, Mary Morris, Tricia Sanford, Susan Featherston. The 9 63 - ’64 hardwood lassies prepare Rockette coach Lou Ellen Flowers gives instructions to Captain Sandra Buchanan. 146 Managers, Virginia Clark and Kathy Perkins, keep statistics during the game with Chapel Hill. Forward Sandra Stephens shoots for two against Webb as Mary Morris rushes in to lend assistance. with long, hard practice sessions . . . Nancy Brooks Judy Horton Becky Tingen Judy Ferguson Susan Featherston Sandra Stephens 147 Sandra Buchanan Betsy Burns Mary Morris Mary Ann Thaxton Tricia Sanford Bonnie Chambers for the upcoming season as the J. V. ’s and 148 ROW 1: Terry Warren, J. B. Whitfield, Tony Bowes, Edward Breedlove. ROW 2: Chris Schoch, Reid Overcash, Mike Walker, Dale Crabtree. Freshmen teams exhibit the look of the future. ROW 1: Johnny Blanks, Johnny Bradsher, Fenton Winstead, Billy Crabtree. ROW 2: David Rudder, Charles Rudder, Phil Hawkins, Stanford Harris. ROW 3: Carroll Rogers, Doug Fleig, Billy Garrett. 149 Lawrence Denny anxiously awaits the next pitch in a game with Southern. Clyde Kerley, John Lunsford. Reggie Horton, and Dean Mooney wait for the gun to start the mile. March brings track , golf, and baseball as well as Spring. Russell Taylor looks on as Charles Woody prepares to tee off at Roxboro Country Club. 150 Ken Wheeler prepares to throw the discus in the meet with Oxford and Henderson. William Green passes the baton to Dean Mooney in the mile relay. Trackmen produce winners in district meets as.. . ROW 1: Wayne Briggs, Felix Alley, Randy Hester, Emmett Gammon, Doug Stephens, Flint Nichols, Mark Wrenn, Robert Mundy, Chip Martin, Dickey Wrenn. ROW 2: Wayne Holt, Ronnie Hudnell, Freddy Tilley, Bryan Holeman, Bill Hester, Dean Mooney, John Lunsford, Donnie Waldo, Henry Blayney, Roger Clayton, Billy Kreeger. ROW 3: Larry Holder, Reggie Horton, Van Dixon, David Richardson, Dale Slagle. ROW 4: Wayne Wheeler, Leonard Mang- um, Ken Wheeler, Sandy Kennington, William Green, John Lacy Harris. 151 Russell Taylor sinks a putt in the match with Henderson and Southern. as Taylor takes 2nd place in State Championship Charles Woody is caught in action as he tees off on the first hole. Sonny Long gets in a little putting practice before the afternoon ' s match. 152 ROW 1: Mike Bowen, Tony Bowes, Jimmy Eggleston, Jerry Bowen, Silly Horner, Tommy Montague, Donnie Sanford. ROW 2: Wayne Kendrick, Andy Crowder, Tommy Bowes, Joe O ' Briant, David Morris, Bobby Knott, Lawrence Denny, Lem Briggs. and the baseballers rank 3rd in district play. Coach Morris lowers his head in disgust after another er¬ ror is made and the pressure builds. First baseman Jerry Bowen awaits the on-coming throw from Jimmy Eggles ton to retire the ap¬ proaching runner. 53 Ann Martin, Glenda Stonbraker, Dale Cleveland, Carolyn Barton, Linda Leigh Whitt, Betty Sue Whitfield, Jane Norris, Diane Kirby, Maryanne Petrosino, Donna Wilson, and Bit Morris. Varsity Cheerleaders promote enthusiasm and spirit as. .. 154 Betty Sue Whitfield Donna Wilson Diane Kirby Dale Cleveland Ann Martin In April of the preceding year seven new girls are picked to join the Rocket Cheerleading Squad. Two new changes were made in the squad for ' 63- ' 64--a new num¬ ber of eleven and bright new uniforms. The Rocket Cheerleaders, led by Bit Morris, play an active role in the athletic phase of life at Roxboro High. They lead cheers, conduct rousing pep rallies, publi¬ cize upcoming events, and sponsor sock hops. These eleven are selected by a com¬ mittee of seven members which includes both school leaders and faculty members. They work vivaciously from summer prac¬ tice in August to the end of the year to sup¬ port the Rockets. Where you find the Rocket squad, the Roxboro Cheerleaders will not be far be¬ hind. They will always be there to do their part to cheer their teams to victory. Glenda Stonbraker Maryanne Petrosino Linda Leigh Whitt Carolyn Barton Jane Norris 155 Jaime Thomas and Linda Oakley prepare the hall bulletin board as June Schumann, Linda Sparks, and Mary Riley Whitt give their suggestions. Nancy Lee Newell, Nancy Carter Clayton, Jane Burruss, Elaine Johnson, Millicent Morrell, and Katharine Harris promote school spirit by preparing signs for the hall. J. V. 9 s work hard to encourage support as the Katharine Harris, Nancy Lee Newell, Linda Sparks, June Schumann, Jane Burruss, Jaime Thomas, Elaine Johnson, Mary Riley Whitt, Millicent Morrell, Nancy Carter Clayton, Linda Oakley. 156 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR HEAD BASKETBALL COACH Mr. Jim Edens R.H.S. coaches produce winning teams. HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Mr. John Morris Roxboro High has truly one of the finest coaching staffs in North Carolina. The Big Three, Jim Edens, John Morris, and Larry Dixon, have proven this beyond a doubt by pro¬ ducing outstanding squads and outstanding ath¬ letes. Coach Edens plays the important role of Athletic Director at Roxboro High as well as coaching the varsity basketball team, the golf team, and the freshmen footballers. Coach Morris has brought honor to Roxboro High with three straight championship football teams as well as being Coach of the Year in the past three years. He also handles the baseball team and freshmen basketballers. Last but certainly not least is Coach Larry Dixon. He not only handles the J. V. footballers but also plays an important role in shaping up the rough line for the varsity. He has led the trackmen to many honors as well as producing a fine J. V. basketball squad. TRACK COACH Mr. Larry Dixon 157 BviMSSf 158 A D VER TISEMENTS We owe our annual directly to our mer¬ chants and should show our appreciation by patronizing their stores and buying their products. It is they who pay the greatest amount of money toward the publishing of the ROCKET annual. It is they who enable us to purchase the ROCKET at an inexpensive rate. Each year during the summer, members of the annual staff are busy selling these ads. The merchants are kind enough to listen to the sales pitch and to understand the value of the advertisement, both to them and to the annual. It is explained how a year book ad¬ vertisement is perpetual and that it will be noticed by both students and parents. After listening to the annual staff member and considering the advantages of a yearbook advertisement, the merchant decides wheth¬ er to buy a full-page ad at fifty dollars, a half-page ad at thirty dollars, a fourth-page ad at twenty dollars, an eighth-page ad at ten dollars, or a sixteenth-page ad at seven dollars and fifty cents. It is essential for the students to realize that without the merchants ' cooperation, there would be no annual or it would be nec¬ essary for us to pay a large price for the yearbook. Money received from the sale of advertisements makes up over two thousand dollars of the approximate four thousand dollar budget. The annual staff urges each student to consider these facts and to co¬ operate with these merchants. 159 Patsy Huff knows she will get good and courteous banking service at Peoples Bank. THE PEOPLES BANK Four Convenient Locations Phone 8-1403 Member of F. D. I. C. Roxboro, North Carolina ADAIR’S DRUG STORE 2 Registered Pharmacists Phone 6405 Ca-Vel, North Carolina MB i t - - ■nriiHia ' MiMMM ‘ | ,j Cecil Carver had better make that orangeade good because J. B. Whitfield always expects the best at Adair ' s. Longhurst Plant, Roxboro, North Carolina Roxboro Plant, Roxboro, North Carolina ROXBORO COTTON MILLS Roxboro Mill Phone 3323 Longhurst Mill Phone 3313 Roxboro, North Carolina Hazel Wilborn is all set for summer fun with her equipment from Woody ' s. WOODY’S Wilson- MacGregor Sporting Goods Motorola T. V. Mercury Outboards Madison Blvd. Phone 8-6893 Roger Clayton receives able assistance from Janie Blalock and Sandra Mangum in choosing his Valentine candy from the vast assortment on display. THOMAS OAKLEY DRUG CO. Main St. Phone 4631 Roxboro, North Carolina AVIS RENT-A-CAR Paul Patterson--Agent of Rent-A-Car Company, Inc. PHONE 8-7794 Low rates by hour, week, or month. (all gasoline included). All makes and model cars fully equipped. The new, modern building displays the efficient and up-to-date service available at Roxboro Savings and Loan. ROXBORO SAVINGS AND LOAN Shop at Duncan ' s for RCA Whirlpool Appliances. DUNCAN’S, INC. RCA-Victor and Zenith Radios and T. V. ' s S. Main St. Phone 2131 Roxboro, North Carolina 216 Reams Ave. Phone 8-4444 Roxboro, North Carolina now its Pepsi for those who th i nk y oun g Good photographs every time by Mr. Elam ' s experience in photography. Al ' s Tastee Freez provides delicious meals and snacks for those hungry R.H.S. students. AL’S TASTEE FREEZ 1214 N. Main St. Burlington Hwy. Phone 8-4224 Phone 8-2481 Albert Day-Owner Roxboro, North Carolina Ronnie Dunevant ' s smile depicts the feeling of security he received after the secretary showed him he is well insured at Dunevant ' s. DUNEVANT’S INSURANCE Thomas Bldg. Phone 8-2404 Roxboro, North Carolina RUSSELL’S N. Main St. Phone 8-3801 Roxboro, North Carolina Zalene Newell and Donna Wilson excitedly show each other the newest line of sweaters. ALLEN-GATES INSURANCE AGENCY We sell the earth and insure everything on it. N. Main St. Phone 2703 or 8-4655 Roxboro, North Carolina American Products EANES OIL COMPANY Marvin Eanes—Proprietor Oxford Rd. Phone 7494 Roxboro, North Carolina F.W. Howard J. A. Long HOWARD LONG Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Gent ' s Furnishings Main St. Phone 3061 Roxboro, North Carolina CAROLINA BEAUTY SHOP Experienced Operators Owners Mrs. Hilda Green--Mrs. Dorothy Whitt Mrs. Judy Long Miss Joyce Clayton Mrs. Elsie Lee Denny James Yarborregh makes old cars look new and new cars even newer with expert auto-painting service. JOHNSON BODY SHOP Body and fender work 24 hour wrecker service Auto painting Oxford Rd. Phone 8-5173 Roxboro, North Carolina Progress is vividly depicted by the rapidly-expanding facilities at Crown. CROWN ALUMINUM INDUSTRIES CORP. Hwy. 501 South Phone 8-3202 Roxboro, North Carolina Flowers of Distinction BROOKS FLORIST Reams Ave. Phone 3401 or 6031 Roxboro, North Carolina The textile industry, an impor¬ tant factor in the economy of this vicinity, is well represen¬ ted by Collins Aikman. COLLINS AIKMAN CORP. Phone 4301 Ca-Vel, North Carolina Skilled printers and complex machines insure top quality work at Taylor ' s. TAYLOR’S PRINTING COMPANY Depot Street Phone 6243 Roxboro, North Carolina N. Main St. Phone 5631 Roxboro, North Carolina The new plastic-coated containers are so lightweight that even the lady milkmen, Connye Gentry and Linda Leigh Whitt, can handle them easily. LONG MEADOW FARMS Roxboro ' s Only Home Owned Dairy Handy with a knife, Sarah Winstead competently trims a top quality ham. PERSON COUNTY FREEZER LOCKER, INC. 207 Long Ave. Phone 5503 Roxboro, North Carolina BLALOCK’S DEPARTMENT STORE Popular Price Merchandise for the Entire Family 114 Court St. Phone 8-1264 Jean Palmer makes her shopping spree a success with the salesmanship of June Schumann. Nancy Brooks and Ferris Crumpton are confident of a jet-smooth ride in a 1964 Chevrolet Impala. TAR HEEL CHEVROLET CO. South Main St. Phone 5692 Roxboro, North Carolina Roxboro ' s First Today ' s Kirby Where school friends meet KIRBY THEATRE Roxboro, North Carolina PERSON TRACTOR COMPANY, INC. mrrtf P. O. Box 638 Phone 8-1393 Roxboro, N. C. THE LITTLE OIL COMPANY, INC. Shell and Firestone Products 1129 Oxford Rd. Phone 5035 Roxboro, North Carolina BROOKS AND WHITE FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Your Way Is Our Way 701 S. Main St. Phone 7777 Roxboro, North Carolina FRANCES MORTON BALDWIN GENERAL INSURANCE 320 Roxboro Bldg. Phone 7565 Roxboro, North Carolina t? i Friendly service makes for satisfied customers at Harold ' s HAROLD’S MARKET Highway 49 Phone 8-2475 Roxboro, North Carolina Donnie Waldo shows Jackson Long the new spring clothes in the men ' s department. LEGGETT’S DEPARTMENT STORE 112 S. Main St. Phone 5051 Roxboro, North Carolina TIMBERLAND MOTEL Your Home Away F rom Home Madison Blvd. Phone 8-8203 ROXBORO METAL PRODUCTS Manufacturers of storm doors and storm windows Durham Rd. Phone 3902 TOMMY ' S TEXACO SERVICE CAROLINA BROOM WORKS tcAco G. N. Young C. T. Satterfield High Quality Brooms Madison Blvd Phone 8-1464 Roxboro, North Carolina Phone 4475 Roxboro, North Carolina CA-VEL CASH MARKET LEWIS FURNITURE CO. Across from C A Furniture for every room In every Home Phone 8-5465 113 Depot St. Phone 4081 Ca-Vel, North Carolina Roxboro, North Carolina GEORGE W. KANE GENERAL CONTRACTOR Roxboro Building Phone 6301 Roxboro, North Carolina FORREST SUPERETTE Two locations for your grocery shopping convenience 1 127 Madison Blvd. 8-7821 2 820 Durham Rd. 8-3393 FOUR C’S HARCOURT CO. Sandwiches Cold Drinks Curb Service Stationers - Jewelers Hwy. 49 Phone 8-3581 Fine Quality Class Rings Roxboro, North Carolina Louisville, Kentucky THOMPSON INSURANCE AGENCY All Forms of Insurance Main St. Phone 3351 Roxboro, North Carolina LOIS ' BEAUTY SHOP Air Conditioned--Ample ParkiiiglSpace 114 Lamar St. Phone 6743 Roxboro, North Carolina KING ' S TIRE APPLIANCE TED WOOTEN RCA Whirlpool Building Contractor Goodyear Rubber 106 Lamar St. Phone 5045 Route 1 Phone 8-6875 Roxboro, North Carolina Roxboro, North Carolina Arthur Oakley and the other workers assure their customers of expert and dependable service. OAKLEY’S MACHINE SHOP Electric and Acetylene Welding Portable Welding Metalizing-Wire Rope 210 Factory St. Phone 5655 home 2684 Roxboro, North Carolina Quality lumber and expert con¬ crete-mixing for quality building. ROXBORO LUMBER COMPANY Depot St. Phone 8-2202 Roxboro, North Carolina LATTA’S QUALITY CLEANING Dry Cleaning Free Insured Storage Pick Up and Delivery 206 Court St. Phone 5493 Roxboro, North Carolina BRUCE’S 5c TO $1 STORE Main St. Phone 6533 Roxboro, North Carolina THOMAS TIRES INC. 818 Durham Rd Phone 9-2233 nights 8-1494 CORNER SINCLAIR SERVICE STATION Odell J. David-Proprietor The Car Doctor ' s Office Across from Four C ' s SOUTHERN PARTS OF ROXBORO 314 Chub Lake St. Phone 8-4103 Roxboro, North Carolina WRXO AM and FM Radio Station TIP TOP MOTORS, INC. Mercury, Comet, Rambler GMC Trucks Madison Blvd. Phone 3701 Roxboro, North Carolina Mr. Bradsher shows Marcus that final check of equipment guaran¬ tees long and dependable service. J. T. BRADSHER CO. Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning 218 Reams Ave. Phone 3721 Roxboro, North Carolina HARVEY LESTER The Upholstery Specialist Semora Rd. Phone 8-1435 Roxboro, North Carolina EATWELL CAFE For Prompt Short Order Service Phone 7181 Roxboro, North Carolina ROXBORO SAW COMPANY Homelite Chain Saws and Irrigation Equipment 612 S. Main St. Phone 8-1093 Roxboro, North Carolina Mr. Day has found that the convenient drive-in-window gives satisfaction to his customers, Katherine and Elaine Stevens. ROXBORO LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS Use our shop-in car window 214 Leasburg Rd. Phone 3571 Roxboro, North Carolina ROCK INN SERVICE STATION 620 S. Main St. Phone 4711 Roxboro, North Carolina WALKER ' S INSURANCE AGENCY S. Main St. Phone 8-6033 Roxboro, North Carolina NU-WAY CLEANERS APPROVED SANITONE SERVICE 619-621 N. Main St. Phone 6644 Roxboro, North Carolina CASH STORES COMPANY We Cater To Picnics And Parties Fancy Groceries Fresh Meats W. A. Wilkins--Owner Roxboro, North Carolina For all your bottled gas needs, see PIEDMONT GAS SERVICE Bottled Gas—Appliances 601 N. Main St. Phone 7905 Roxboro, North Carolina Pam Reade’s beaming smile truly reveals preference for the new 1964 Ford. B J MOTORS, INC. Depot St. Phone 6711 Roxboro, North Carolina Names you know, shoes you love. 106 N. Main St. Phone 8-5011 Bit Morris and Jane Stanfield know where to get the best for their boys from the personal ser¬ vice by Pete Cole and Tommy Bowes. GENTRY, STRUM, AND FOUSHEE Distinguished men ' s clothing 109 S. Main St. Phone 2381 Roxboro, North Carolina ALLEN’S GROCERY Seed, Feed, and Hardware Produce and Fresh Meat SHELL Oxford Rd. , , ) Phone 8-6162 Roxboro, North Carolina S. Main St. Phone 8-8222 Roxboro, North Carolina PERSON TIRE AND RE-TREAD SERVICE Only Firestone Supreme Rubber Used 604 Morgan St. Phone 8-3364 KIMBROUGH’S FLORIST Distinctive Designs 806 Durham Rd. Phone 6811 Roxboro, North Carolina Roxboro, North Carolina STREET’S PHARMACY Barry Duncan knows that his building needs will be met with the men here. DUNCAN DUNCAN BUILDING SUPPLY Storm Doors and Windows Glidden Paint 1218 N. Main St. Phone 8-4345 or 9-4345 BOULEVARD CLEANERS 504 Madison Blvd. Phone 8-1275 Roxboro, North Carolina RITTER FINANCE COMPANY Courteous and Complete Service 107 1 2 Main St. Phone 8-6455 LONGHURST BARBER SHOP Johnny Yarboro Clyde Watson Huel Clayton WESTSIDE GROCERY Groceries, Beverages, and Gasoline Leasburg Rd. Phone 8-1194 Prescription Service Reams Ave. Phone 5781 Roxboro, North Carolina ROXBORO FLORIST Home of Fine Flowers Kirby Building Phone 2963 N. Main St. or 8-7591 Experience is the key to expert watch repair by Thomas Baker and W. L. Martin. GREEN’S JEWELERS S. Main St. Phone 4691 Roxboro, North Carolina McKEE INSURANCE CO. Insurance of all Kinds 214 S. Madison Blvd. Phone 2374 Roxboro, North Carolina CLARENCE OAKLEY SERVICE STATION Service While You Shop Across from city hall 202 Court St. Phone 2871 Roxboro, North Carolina Bobby Massey, usually found behind the counter, takes time out to become a customer and to try on shoes. MASSEY’S DEPT. STORE S. Main St. Phone 4871 Richard Vining and Carol Lamm have a hard time decid¬ ing which delicous homemade treats they will order. MARTY’S RESTAURANT Home Cooked Meals Curb Service We are recommended by Duncan Hines. Madison Blvd. Phone 9-4215 Roxboro, North Carolina CAMP CHEMICAL CO. Tobacco grows best with Camp ' s Hester St. Phone 4673 Roxboro, North Carolina COUCH FURNITURE CO. 529 N. Main St. Phone 8-6693 Roxboro, North Carolina BEN HESTER ' S RADIO AND T. V. SERVICE Guaranteed work--Reasonable rates Route 3 Phone 8-4356 LOCKHART TAXI Near Rocket Grill Phone 3371 on Madison Blvd. or 7115 Roxboro, North Carolina For the finest in jewelry see . . . THE NEWELLS Jewels from Newells Jewelers since 1888 Roxboro, North Carolina BUSINESS EQUIPMENT CO. Sales and Service Office Supplies Equipment Typewriters--Adding Machines Calculators--Cash Registers Roxboro, N. C. Henderson, N. C. A complete and modern machine shop MUNDAY’S MACHINE AND WELDING COMPANY Pioneer Chain Saws, Sales, and Service Virgilina Hwy. Phone 8-2742 home 8-4943 Mr. Hester proudly shows Jamie Lockhart the newest in Philco stereo consoles. HESTER’S TRADING CENTER Philco T. V. ' s, refrigerators, home freezers, ranges We repair all makes of appliances and T. V. ' s CARVER AGENCY Insurance--Real Estate 100 S. Main St. Phone 8-1934 Roxboro, North Carolina RILEY OAKLE Y SER VICE STATION Hwy. 49 SSO ) Ph ° ne 8-4465 Roxboro, North Carolina GREEN’S BOOKKEEPING AND TAX SERVICE 201-A S. Main St. Phone 8-2151 Roxboro, North Carolina SNIPES BROS. OIL CO Texaco and Goodrich Products 719 Morgan StJ Roxboro, North Carolina For--The Best In Music All The Latest Hits MUSIC BAR LP ' s and Record Accessories Phone 8-1643 N. Main St. P. O. Box 365 Roxboro, N.C. J. Gilbert Wrenn Doris Whitt ' s mouth opens wide with pleasure to enjoy a special burger and drink. SEALTEST DAIRY BAR AND DISTRIBUTOR N. Main St. Phone 8-7483 Roxboro, North Carolina ROXBORO MANUFACTURING CO. BRADSHER ' S First in fashions from pram to prom 111 N. Main St. Phone 4555 COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. S. Morgan St. Phone 3221 Roxboro, North Carolina Madison Blvd. Phone 8-7103 JAMES HAMLET REAL ESTATE 214 S. Madison Blvd. Phone 8-3992 Roxboro, North Carolina Roxboro, North Carolina LEDBETTER’S Mr. Vann ' s friendly smile displays the type of service at Carney ' s. TRAS 111S. Main St. Phone 2671 Roxboro, North Carolina Frigidaire Appliances Phone 4431 Roxboro, North Carolina CARY LUMBER CO. Yellow Pine and Hardwood Lumber Durham Rd. Phone 7333 Roxboro, North Carolina BUSHY FORK SUPPLY CO. General Merchandise Seed-Feed Route 4 Phone 7050 Roxboro, North Carolina GRAHAM DUNCAN INC. Building Contractor 1218 N. Main St. Phone 8-4345 Roxboro, North Carolina CITY ICE AND FUEL COMPANY Coal, Ice, Heating Oil Prompt Courteous Service Phone 4233 Day or Night Roxboro, North Carolina LONG, BRADSHER CO. Hardware and Gifts 102 S. Main St. Phone 2191 We Deliver TOOT AND TELL IT DRIVE INN Homecooked Meals Pit-cooked Barbeque Brunswick Stew N. Main St. Phone 2061 Roxboro, North Carolina TOM’S AUTO SUPPLY Machine Shop Service and Auto Glass Installed Lamar St . Phone 7201 Roxboro, North Carolina PERSON FINANCE CO., INC. Home Owned Home Controlled 119 Abbitt Ave. Phone 5652 Roxboro, North Carolina CITY SERVICE STATION Gilbert M. Oakley Sinclair Gas and Oil Tires and Batteries Washing, Polishing, and Greasing our Specialty S. Main St. Phone 2281 WHITFIELD DAVIS GARAGE Wheel Balancing--Tune-Ups General Repairs Phone 6753 Nat Whitfield Tom Davis Roxboro, North Carolina Appliance Floor Covering Rest Mattresses LONG’S MEN SHOP 208 S. Main St. Phone 7983 Roxboro, North Carolina Henry Daniel and Reid Overcash not only do much selling, but also enjoy buying at Long ' s. ROXBORO PLUMBING AND HEATING COMPANY If we can help you, it helps us. 100 Madison Blvd. Phone 8-1333 Roxboro, North Carolina TALBERT TALBERT LUMBER CO. Retail Lumber Old Durham Rd. Phone 8-4293 Roxboro, North Carolina e DAVIS HUFF Super Shell Gas, Oils, Tires, Washing Greasing, and Polishing 800 Durham Rd. Phone 8-3355 FARMERS SUPPLY CO. Groceries, Shoes, Hardware, and Farm Supplies Abbitt Ave. Phone 2081 Roxboro, North Carolina JOHNSON COTTON CO. Bottled Gas Service N. Madison Blvd. Phone 8-7503 Roxboro, North Carolina TURNER’S RESTAURANT Regular Meals Sandwiches Sizzling Steaks Abbitt Ave. Phone 5934 Roxboro, North Carolina The People ' s Store WRENN ' S ELECTRIC MOTORS Repair and Rebuild Motors PEEBLES-KIMBRELL CO. Depot St. Phone 8-1194 SCRAMBLES TEXACO SERVICE Main St. Phone 2041 Roxboro, North Carolina Washing-Waxing-Greasing Hwy. 49 Phone 2693 Roxboro, North Carolina ?ire$tont BERRY’S Person County ' s Only Full Line Dealer Auto Supplies General Dealer Kitchen Planning 110 Court St. Phone 2241 Depot St. Phone 6925 Roxboro, North Carolina Roxboro, North Carolina TERMITES ARE A REAL THREAT TO EVERY HOME Locally Owned and Operated KISER EXTERMINATING CO. Free inspection estimate Day or Phone 8-6063 Night Service This is a typical scene in the daily work of Maryanne Petrosino, Mike Gentry and Paul Long. Commencement brings experiences at R. H. S. to an end. Roxboro High School opens its doors to us, as Freshmen, leading the way to vast new experiences and a chance for higher learning. We enter seeking to explore and to develop scholarship, leadership, and char¬ acter. After four long years of good and bad, happiness and disappointment, achieve¬ ment and failure, we leave a little older and a little wiser. We exit looking ahead to new fields of EXPLORATION. 186 ? , A | DATE DUE 1 7-T • ' fe m r CAVLORO PRINTED IN U.S.A. AH:..:- , ■ AUTHOR TITLE s, i: ' v ' -I ' .lsSSk: .• Vi , '