Saratoga High School - Sanoca Yearbook (Saratoga, NC)

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Gfass J i ' s ory In the fall of 1955, twenty-three green freshmen blindly led each other down the halls of S.H, S. on the first lap of our four-year venture. It was hard to realize we were actually freshmen, with Miss Bordeaux sending us off on the road toward graduation. We elected as our officers: Larry Baker, President; Dennis Goff, Vice President; Patsy Gardner, Secretary; and Frances Gay, Treasurer. Highlights of the year were a surprise birthday party for Miss Bordeaux; the crowning of Mildred Hill as Halloween Queen; and a wiener roast and hay ride. Entering our Sophomore year with eighteen members under the leadership of Mr. Rogers, we assumed more responsibility. The following officers were elected: Dennis Goff, President; Larry Baker, Vice President; Barbara Crady, Secretary; Hilda Worley, Treasurer. Highlights of the Sophomore year were the tapping of five members of the class into the Beta Club; Faye Smith ' s representing our class in the Halloween contest; Mrs. T. P. Ellis feeding the class at a delicious dinner and Mrs. R. R. Baker ' s party in her home. The visit to Williamsburg, Virginia, with Miss Bordeaux; a party given by Faye Smith; and a wiener roast in the park climaxed an eventful year. Our Junior year shifted even more weight upon our shoulders. Mrs. Galloway, our homeroom teacher, shared with fifteen members many delightful and enjoyable events. Officers for the Junior year were: Hilda Worley, President; Dennis Goff, Vice President; Patsy Gardner, Secretary; Faye Smith, Treasurer. Actively participating in the annual magazine drive, the class received an honor from the Curtiss Publishing Company for reaching a goal of $750. Patsy Gardner was the most outstanding salesman. As a reward we received tickets to the Ice Capades. Hilda Worley represented our class in the Halloween Beauty Queen contest. In November we presented Moon Shy a mystery -comedy under the direction of Miss Bordeaux. After the play the class ate supper in Farmville. In April, with the help of Mrs. Galloway and Miss Bordeaux, we worked enthusiastically on the Junior -Senior banquet. The theme, April Showers, was proclaimed a spectacular success. Other high- lights of our Junior year were Mrs. R. R. Baker ' s breakfast following the Junior -Senior banquet; Frances Gay ' s banquet honoring the Juniors; Dorothy Poythress and Mildred Hill ' s marshmallow roast. A wiener roast was en- joyed at the end of school. Having looked forward to our Senior year with Mrs. Virginia Gay, fourteen members were finally rewarded by its arrival. The Senior Class officers were: Larry Baker, President; Dennis Goff, Vice President; Faye Smith, Treasurer; Sue Ellis, Secretary. On September 16, 1958, after much anticipation we proudly received our class rings. Beginning our first major project of the year, the annual business managers. Patsy Gardner and Larry Baker, started the long hard struggle of selling advertisements. Shortly after this, the co-editors, Barbara Crady and Sue Ellis, along with other staff members, began the arduous task of compiling the tenth edition of the SANOCA, The two weeks preceding Halloween found the entire Senior Class working diligently on the annual program. Many were the hilarious moments we spent in practice. Climaxing Halloween for us was Barbara Crady, who represented us in the beauty contest. Electing our mascots, Susan Baker and Tommy Beamon, made us feel that we had taken one big giant step toward graduation. To begin the Christmas festivities we entertained ourselves at a Christmas party in the community building. Other events of the year were the following: Our second dramatic production in March; a barbecue supper to raise money for our Washington trip; the magnificent banquet and dance with which we were honored by the Juniors; and finally in May our never-to-be-forgotten trip to Washington. As a climax to twelve eventful years, fourteen happy Seniors were presented their diplomas May 21, 1959. Historian, Larry Baker