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

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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

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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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Item 30 — I, Carlene Dixon, leave unto Patricia Smith my ability to have fun along with making good grades. Yes, it can be done. Item 31 — I, Anne Burke, leave unto Jenny Elder the chance to become drum majorette next year. I’ve really enjoyed it, but changes must come. Item 32 — I, Harold Marsh, leave my job of fixing the typewriters, dictaphones, and sewing machines unto anyone who can continue to keep them in usuable condition after I’m gone. It’s a big job. Item 33 — I, Nannie Mae Stanley, leave unto Betty Sue Phillips my quiet ways. You might have to use some tape, Betty. Item 34 — I, James Andrews, leave unto Pat Duncan my black hair. It might take some “color-back” to do the job, Pat. Item 35 — I, Bobby Lambert, leave unto Kenneth McPherson my six feet and five inches. It’s good sometimes to be able to look down on things. Item 36 — I, Dave Smart, leave unto Charles Scott my northern accent. It is in very good condition. Item 37 — I, Frances Dixon leave unto Betty Jean Craven my love for Charlotte. Item 38 — I, Howard Frazier, leave my love for all sports unto anyone who desires them. Item 39 — I, Joanne Clarke, leave unto Amber Morris my “giggles.” (Not that she needs them, but I must leave them behind.) Item 40 — I, Harold Milholen, leave unto David Johnson my ability to grow long, wavy hair. It’s lots cheaper than having hair cuts, David. Item 41 — I, Barbara Walston, leave unto Carolyn Beaty and Sonny Resch my good times. Keep up the good work, kids. Item 42 — I, Paul Braxton, leave imto Richard Clapp my position as quarter-back. I’ve enjoyed it. Item 43 — I, Ruth Thompson, leave my understanding of Shakespeare unto the seniors of next year. You’ll need it! Signed, sealed, declared and published this twenty-fifth day of May, nineteen hundred and fifty-three by the Siler City High School as our last will and testament. LaNilta Brady T estator Witnesses: Mrs. J. D. Norwood Miss Ruth Smith Mrs. Jim Lane 28