Siler City High School - Seniorogue Yearbook (Siler City, NC)

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Last Will and Testament We, the graduating class of Siler City High School in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-three, being of sound mind and having high moral, physical, and mental faculties, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament and any previous expression of our will to be niill and void: ARTICLE I Item 1 — We leave unto the faculty and Mr. Braxton our deep appreciation for helping and guiding us all through our high school years. Item 2 — We leave unto the entire school our loud voices, our good times, and our achievements. There is an abundance of the first two. Item 3 — We leave unto the Juniors our job of selling paper and Christmas cards, and also our English books. We vrish for them much success during their Senior year. Item i — We leave unto the Sophomores the job of selling magazines next year. It is our hope that they will break all records, which will really mean selling. Item 5 — We leave unto the Freshmen our ability to be dignified Seniors. They will have to work hard and be fair in order to follow us successfully. ARTICLE II Item 1 — I, Belton Joyner, leave unto Frank “Stinker” Clark my score book and pencil for all games next year. They are well worn, but worth keeping. Item 2- — I, Harold Phillips, leave unto Jerry Pickard my love for football practice. It pays to practice, Jerry. Item 3 — I, Marvin Langley, leave unto Roland Thomas my ability to dodge those linemen’s elbows. Watch ’em Rollo; they’re dangerous. Item 4- — I, Russell Oldham, leave unto Peggy Rogers my ability to type. Learn those “home-keys,” Peggy. Item 5 — I, LaNilta Brady, leave unto Doris Beck my 99 average on shorthand. You’ll have to keep that book open night and day, Doris. Will You. ? Item 6 — I, Ruth Freeman, leave Lena (my car) unto anyone that will accept it. It’s a real friend when you need it. Item 7 — I, Annie Faye Brafford, leave unto Mrs. Norwood my false tooth. Hope you have better luck with it than I did, teacher. Item 8 — I, Rachel Barker, leave unto Joe Dixon my love for Wake Forest. Item 9 — I, Dot Elder, leave unto Judy Clapp my title as chief cheerleader. Keep up the good work, Judy, and be loud! Item 10 — I, L. J. Fields, leave mito Aries Smith my 232 pounds. 26

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At the commencement exercises we learned that Carlene Dixon and Nancy Pritchard had heen chosen as delegates from our school to Girls’ State, and that Belton Joyner and Paul G. Braxton were to attend Boys’ State. We understand they had quite an unforgettable experience. Thus ended our busy Junior year and we owe many thanks to Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Lane for pulling us through with so little mishap. With the opening of school once more, we accustomed ourselves somewhat sadly, yet proudly, to our new name: Seniors. It did sound good to us, although giving us an “aweful” feeling of responsibility. We knew there were many rough edges still to be polished, and immediately we set to work to smooth them. We gave Paul Gyles Braxton the job of President; Harold Phillips, Vice-President ; Dot Elder, Secretary ; and Ann Burke, Treasurer. Something new, again provided by Student Government, was added to give the various clubs a chance to meet; namely, an activity period twice a week. Thanks go to Miss Smith for the splendid job she did with the Glee Club which, contrary to the general rule, was started at the first of year. The Commercial Department under the direction of Mrs. Norwood began pub- lishing a new school paper named the Blue Flash. It was a huge success and accepted whole-heartedly by the Student Body. Heading the staff were: Carlene Dixon, Editor-in-Chief, and LaNilta Brady, Business Manager. The boys set a good football record this year with six wins and two losses. Paul Gyles Braxton was awarded a trophy as the most valuable player of the team. Those supporting the team by leading yells included four Senior girls : Dot Elder, Chief ; Blanche Williams, Frances Fitts, and Dorothy Paschal. As work on the annual got under way, Belton J oyner was elected Editor-in- Chief. No one can deny how much we depend upon Miss Holleman for advice, and she was right there ready to help, as she was with all our problems. The entire first string boys’ basketball team was made up of Seniors and they swept through the season with victory after victory. The first five were Paul G. Braxton, Howard Frazier, Harold Phillips, and the co-captains, Marvin Langley and Guy Dowd. Our girls, including Seniors Frances Fitts and Ann Burke as co-captains, and Dot Elder and Annie Faye Brafford, looked mighty fine too. Playing the American favorite, baseball, our boys excelled as in the other sports. W atching them play, we knew their long afternoons of practice had not been in vain. Participating from our class were: Paul Gyles Braxton, Howard Frazier, Harold Phillips, Dave Smart, J. C. Mendenhall, Guy Dowd, and Marvin Langley. It was a rather solemn occasion as we went to the Junior-Senior banquet. Each of us could appreciate the work that had been put forth to give us such a going-away present. With renewed interest we practiced and presented our Senior play, emerg- ing with the knowledge that school is not “all work and no play” but also that with no work there is no “Play.” As we entered for the last day as S. C. H. S. students, our statue was beautifully formed. Maybe a few wished we had done the slightly better job of which we were capable, but most of us were happy and proud of our accomplishment as we donned our caps and gowns and were called one by one to receive our diplomas — the reward for our work. Now it is upon this Education that we will depend throughout our lives; our permaneht Education that is waiting to be used in so many ways. No matter what vocation we choose, we are ready, with this as our guide, to strive for a bright and successful future. Dorothy Paschal Historian 25

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Item 11 — I, Frances Fitts, leave unto Rosa Ruth Frazier my love for basketball. Win that trophy next year, Rosa. Item 12 — I, J. C. Mendenhall, leave unto Jimmy Brooks my French book. Comprenez-vous votre lecon pour aujourd’hui, mon vieux.? Mais oui! Item 13 — I, Pete Durham, leave unto Mr. Halverson a recording of my voice so he can listen to it until he is 180 years old. Item 14 — I, Blanche Williams, leave unto Norma Jean Siler my ability to have fun wherever I am. It’s really worth it, in spite of the bad conduct grades. Item 16 — I, Gloria Taylor, leave unto brother Robert my love of talking in study hall. It’s lots more fun than studying, Robert. Item 16 — I, Nancy Pritchard, leave unto DaiEe Smith my typewriter. When it won’t backspace; just mash a little harder, and it will. Item 17 — I, Franklin Jones, leave unto Bob Spence my big ears. They eatch sounds better — in French class especially. Item 18 — I, Naomi Culberson, leave unto my sister Pauline my love for bringing the car to school. She’d better learn to drive first, though. Item 19 — I, Joyce Lee Brooks, leave unto Gail Jenkins my ability to have a perfect attendance record in high school. Keep up the good work, Gail. Item 20 — I, Joyce Webster, leave unto Peggy Johnson my love for chewing gum in school. It’s fun, even though the teachers don’t approve of it. Item 21 — I, Nellie Haith, leave unto Anne Joyce my 22-inch waist line. You’ll have to stop eating sweets, Anne. Item 22 — I, Margaret Wright, leave unto Herman Harris my chemistry book. (All the answers are written in it, I think.) Item 23 — I, Treva Gee, leave unto Eloise Phillips my shorthand notes. You’d better write ’em so you can read ’em, Eloise, I can’t. Item 24 — I, Odell Tillman, leave unto Jackie Gurley my ability to stay out of school and get by with it, or did I ? Item 25 — I, Guy Dowd, leave unto Jackie Staunton my love for basketball and baseball. They really brighten up the dull days. Item 26 — I, Leroy Pittman, leave Michael Duncan my footbaU uniform. (Only slightly torn and stretched.) Item 27 — I, Geraldine Smith, leave unto Helen Thomas my shorthand book and my ability to learn from it. You’ll have to study “real” hard, Helen. Item 28 — I, Dorothy Paschal, leave unto Judy Boling my long hair. You can tie it back when you play basketball, Judy. Item 29 — I, Janice Truelove, leave rmto Edna Ruth Siler my title as most courteous. Please keep it in good condition. 27