Smithfield High School - Shield Yearbook (Smithfield, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1926 volume:

Winners of Pou Medal Rachel Jordan, ' 19 Edwahd Patterson, ' 22 Solon Cotton, ' 20 Donnell Whakton, ' 23 Benton Wharton ' 21 Gh mer Wharton, ' 24 woiith boyett, ' 25 1 Foreword THE 1926 Eagle Staff do not expect all who read the pages of this volume to realize the amount of earnest effort and hard work that has been their lot in making this book possible. What they do hope is that the readers who peruse these pages will find that they reflect the enthusiasm of the students in their school life, and will enjoy with them the literary efforts, the record of their sports and their fun and hare a kindly feeling for all the activities promoted by the students. If it can foster a closer relation between the com- nuuiity and the student body and Faculty and transmit to those who follow the present Seniors some of the pleasures of High School life then the 1926 Eagle has fulfilled its mission. Dedication WE THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1926 DEDICATE THIS SECOND VOLUME OF The Eagle TO Mrs. Thomas H. Franks IN RESPECTFUL RECOGNITION OF HER FAITHFULNESS, AND WITH HEARTFELT APPRECIATION OF HER DEEP DEVOTION TO US AS OUR GREATEST FRIEND AND TEACHER Four Mrs. Thos. H. Franks Five TOAPLES OF LLAR.NING C. L. Wai.ki;i! N. C. SiirFOKi) Principal Superintendent Board of Trustees J. A. Weixons, Chairman W. N. Holt, Vice Chairman Mrs. T. J. Lassitek, Secretary and Treafsnrer D. H. Creech A. H. Rose Ten I Ira T. TiiKi.iNOKiN 7 welre Tribute to Mr. Turlington A XOBLE, humble, and good man was Ira Tlionias Tuidington. Fondness for books, which he showed as a boy, led to his thorough preparation for college and to his entering the University of Xorth Carolina at twenty years of age. Upon graduation from the University, he founded Pleasant Hill Academy, and edited (he Smithfield Hcrahl for two years. In 1886 he founded Sniithfield Collegiate Institute, name of which changed 1891 to Turlington Institute, and which is now Turlington Graded School in honor of him. He did ten times as much for education in his native county of Johnston as any other person. For twenty- three years he was County Superintendent of Schools, and planned and thought for the progress of education. He undertook the arduous but loved labors of unfolding and uplifting the minds and instilling the highest moral principles into the hearts of the pupils he taught. His labors were as the labors of ten because his heart was pure. His faith and consecration were increased by the family altar by his fireside. He realized that Reading maketh a full man, and this made him a better leader. On his classes he drew from his storehouse of fact, fancy and experience, and taught with such life and ability that his pupils wondered that one small head could carry all he knew. His influence and service were multiplied, for he taught those who were to become doctors, lawyers, teachers, preachers, merchants, farmers, congressmen, and statesmen. ISTo one has been of as much service to Johnston County as he. Turlingt.oh Institute was a fount of knowledge and a shrine of learning. Professor Turlington was a gentleman according to Thackeray ' s definition : What is it to be a gentleman? It is to have lofty aims, to lead a pure life, to keep your honor virgin, to have the esteem of your fellow citizens, and the love of your fireside ; to bear good fortune meekly, to suffer evil with constancy ; and through evil or good to maintain truth always. Show me the happy man whose life exhibits these qualities and him we will salute as gentleman, whatever Jjis rank may be. The message of his life to us is: Be eager and faithful in your work, and always fair with one another. Do your best at all times, to be manly, kind, tolerant, forgiving, thoughtful, energetic, ambitious, intellectual, happy-hearted, altruistic, and spiritual— be a lover of nature, a lover of life, a lover of man, and a lover of God. Thirteen Faculty Miss Bakek Miss Heath Miss Pkitciiaud Miss Fitchett Miss Ckigler Miss Ckews Fourteen History of Smithfield Graded School THE Turlington Graded School of Smithfield was formed from the old Turlington Institute. The school bears the name of the man who spent the greater part of his life in sincere devotion to the upbuilding of education in Smithfield and Johnston County. He had been head of the Turlington Institute for twenty years, and was superintendent of the present school for five years The building was then a large wooden frame of rooms. The enrollment of the school was 239 and the faculty consisted of 5 members. The trustees were E. W. Pou, President, W. L. Woodall, Secretary, J. W. Wellons, T. K. Hood, and J. D. Underwood. Supplies of books were bought, and rented to the pupils each season. In 1910 Mr. A. Vermont was elected Superintendent, to succeed Mr. ' Turling- ton, a position which he held until 1917. In his first year the eleventh grade Avas added and Seniors were graduated. In 1911 a petition for bonds was made in order to erect a modernly equipped brick building. The petition for bonds was granted, the bonds were sold, and the contract was given to Joe Stout Co., Sanford, N. C. Mr. H. B. Marrow succeeded Mr. Vermont in 1917. Mr. George T. Whitely continued to act as [principal, a position which he held for a number of years, giving his best support to every improvement undertaken. During the four years of Mr. Marrow ' s superintendeiicy the number of students increased so rapidly that a new building was necessary to afford them the proper training. Again bonds were discussed and issued in the summer of 1921. In this sauLO year Mr. Thomas II. Franks, who had been principal during the 1920-21 terms, was elected Superintendent, and through his efforts bonds were raised, contract let to the Kenyon-Thompson Company of Raleigh, and the Smithfield High School building, one of the best in the State, was completed in 1922. It was then that the county began to bring in by trucks children of the rural districts, following out their plan of putting every child in the county within reach of a standard high school. During Mr. Franks ' s four years as Superintendent he gave loyal support to the upbuilding of athletics in this school and to raising the scholarship standard to the highest level of any high school. At the end of the 1924-25 term Mr. Franks resigned as Superintendent, to become a lawyer. He was succeeded by Mr. ' N. C. Shuford, formerly of Black Mountain, who has cooperated greatly with the student body and has been a great addition in making the school a success. Sixteen SEN I ORS Seventeen The Senior Class tool: as its creed that of Edgar A. Guest My Creed To live each day as though I may never see the morrow come ; to be strict with myself, but patient and lenient with others; to give the advantage, but never to ask for it; to be kindly to all, but kindlier to the less fortunate, to respect all honest employment, to remember always that my life is made easier and better by the service of others, and to be grateful. To be tolerant and never arrogant; to treat all men with equal courtesy; to be true to my own in all things; to make as much as I can of my strength and the day ' s opportunity, and to meet disappointment without resentment. To be friendly and helpful wherever possible; to do, without display of temper or of bitterness, all that fair conduct demands; to keep my money free from cunning or the shame of a hard bargain ; to govern my actions so that I may fear neither reproach nor misunderstanding nor words of malice or envy, and to maintain, at whatever temporary cost, my own self-respect. To keep faith with God, my fellow-men, and my country. Edgae a. Guest. Eighteen Mascot Senior Class Colors: Pink and Green Flower: Pink Rose OFFICERS Joe Honeycutt President Ellen Patterson yice President Delia Ellington Secretary-Treasurer Louise Parrish ; Testator Irene Stephenson -. Prophetess Ila Brady Poetess Ellen Patterson Historian Delia Ellington ; Giftorian Nell Grantham Statistician Nineteen Mildred Lunnette Barber Delia Lamak Ellington Lunnie Love many, trust few. and always paddle your oivn canoe. ' ' No quotation could fit Lunnette any better. She is tlie most independent member of our class. Although she has been with us only two years, we have learned to love and respect her a great deal. Great success and happiness will be hers in future years. Home Room President 4 ; Literary Society 4 ; North Carolina Club 4 ; Current Events Club 4. Dewa Never trouble trouhle till trouMe troubles you. Here ' s to Delia, the most attractive member of our class. None of us deny the question of loving her. If it ' s not a pleasant word or a funny joke it ' s a happy smile. Sometimes she slips and frowns, seemingly all serious, but soon it is gone and the real Delia greets us again. Secretary-Treasurer Class 3, 4; Secretary- Treasurer Home Room 4 ; Athletic Association 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Class Giftorian 4; EagIjB Staff 4; Dramatic Club 3 ; North Carolina Club 4 ; Literary Society 4 ; Current Events Club 4; T. M. S. Club 4. Ila Lee Brady Jimmy Slow but sure. Ila is the song bird of our class. She has such a sweet disposition which has won for her a host of friends. Her talent in writing is shown in our Class Poem and Song, but her greatest talent is Elocution. Annual Staff 4; Expression 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Class Poet 4; Basketball 3, 4; Current Events Club 4; Literary Societv 4; North Carolina Club 4. Xwentij Eva Mak E.xnis Baby ' Tls Education that Formf; the mind. Eva is always with us, usually trying to show her chewing gum a good time ; but that does not matter as far as knowledge goeis. Whether Math, English or History, slie always makes a big show. Dramatic Club 3 ; Publicity Committee 4 ; Glee Club 3, 4; Class Monitress 4; North Carolina Club t; Literary Society 4; Current Events Club 4r Clara Eli.kx Fitzgerald Shorty ■ ' he moves a goddess, and looks a queen. When seeking information, go to Clara and you will be sure of your desires. Bright and industrious is Clara, and always anxious to help others. Sweet, good and kind we have found her — the same ye-sterday, today, and tomorrow. Clare is also a great lover of Athletics, especially basketball. Captain Basketball team 4; T. M. S. Club 4; North Carolina Club 4; Literary Society 4; Current Events Club 4. Ma.toi! Clifton Franks Hypo And still his tongue runs on. Hypo is a natural good fellow and is always talking and laughing, although no one ever knows what has happened. He is tall and slender and has very pretty curly hair. It is a puzzle of the Senior Class whether he has a permanent wave or his mother curls it every morning. Literary Society 4; Current Events 4; Nortli Carolina Cl ib 4. Ttoenl ii-ane Benjamin Arthur Gardner Irving James Gillette Bishibi We go to school to use o%ir heads and not our tongues. Arthur is one of our hardest workers. He always takes a big part in the class activities, and ' s usually willing to give his ideas concerning anything that comes before the class. If he is not telling a witty joke he is a.sking questions. Track team 2 ; Basketball 4 ; North Carolina Club 4 ; Literary Society 4 ; Current Events Club 4. Yankee A friend in need is a friend indeed. No one can have a better friend than Irving — he has won friendship from u.s all. He is a good sport, and has been our companion through the four years of toil and hardship. We consider him the wittiest member of our class and he well deserves this honor. We will always re- member Yankee by his queer brogue and per- manent wave which stays rain or .shine. Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Athletic Association 2 ; Monogram Club 4 ; Literary Society 4; Current Events Club 4; North Carolina Club 4. Albert Roy Gardner Bishibo Truth is the highest thing that man may keep. Albert is hard to beat. He is always ready and willing to lend his car or anything else that would benefit the class. Whether it pertains to studies or sports Bishibo is right there working hard. Track team 2; Basketball 4; North Carolina Club 4 ; Literary Society 4 ; Current Events Club 4. Twenty-two Nell Northam Gka «tham Joe Young Honeycutt Skin A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Nell is a jolly good friend to all. Who in our class has more friends than she? Who is a better friend and worker? Even though it ' s learn- ing Kiplings IF, she is always smiling. Skin ' s enthusiasm is shown in her faithful work as ad- vertising manager of The Eagle. Annual Staff 4; Dramatic Club 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; North Carolina Club 4; Literary Society 4 ; Current Events Club 4. Stumpy Whoever excels in what we prize, ap- pears a hero In our eyes. Joe is our faithful and loyal president. He is always with us in trouble or sorrow, usually advising us in the best way possible. When there is a question to be decided then is when we look to Joe. He is a good sport and we appreciate his true worth. President of Class 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 4; Annual Staff 4; North Carolina Club 4; Literary Society 4; Monogram Club 4; Current Events ' Club 4 ; Captain Football team 4. Thomas Raeford Hamilton Ruff Read and acquire knowledge. To strangers Raeford is very quiet, but when he speaks, the knowledge of many books is plainly .seen. Would it ever be possible to find out how many standard books he has waded thi-ough? North Carolina Club 4 ; Literary Society 4 ; Current Events Club 4. Twenty-three Maky Gattiss Hollaa ' d Levin Kiukman Jones Fatty O i tJiat this too solid flesh would melt. Mary Gattis is our class flirt, which fits lier well. She is a great addition to our class in both size and in other ways. She is always .iolly and has a smile for every one. Dramatic Club 3; Athletic Association 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; North Carolina Club 4; Literarv Society 4; Current Events Club 4; T. M. S. Club 4; Music Club 3; Assistant Cheer Leader 4. Speed •■You have waked me too soon, I must slumher again. ' ' What could we do without Speed ? Although he tries to make everybody think he is lazy, he really isn ' t, but he ' s just tired (of doing nothing). If he does what we expect him to, he ' ll make a great success of life. North Carolina Club 4 ; Literary Society 4 ; Current Events Club 4; Baseball 4. TlIERON RUFFIN JOHNSON Red ' ' Play not for gain hut sport. ' ' ' Theron, better known to his classmates as Red or Rennie, is our most outstanding football player. He also plays baseball with much success. Red is very talented and can play anything from a Jews Harp to a Baby Grand piano. Baseball 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Track 2; Annual ' Staff 4; North Carolina Club 4 ; Literary Society 4 : Current Events Club 4; Monogram Club 4; Radio Club 4. Dax Shaw Kikkman Hek.max Vestal Lawrence Shawkey Go call a coach, and let a coach be called. Dan is very pcipular both in classroom and on the athletic field. He has won great fame in playing basketball and liis future is very promis- ing. We look forward to seeing- Dan as the athletic coach is some big college. Football 2, 3 ; Basketball 2. 3, 4 ; North Carolina Club 4; Literary Society 4; Current Events Club 4; Monogram Club 4; Captain Basketball team 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. Cake Joy is the mainspring of the world. Herman was voted the handsomest boy in our class. However, he has brains as well as beauty, as was proven by his being made the business manager of The Ea(1LE. He ha,s a pleasing personality which has won for him many friends. He is very popular with all the class. Football 3, 4; Basketball 4; Dramatics 4; Annual Staff 4 ; Monogram 4 ; Literary Society 4; Current Events Club 4. William Cakkoi.l Lassitek Bill Of all those arts in which the wise ex- cel, nature ' s chief masterpiece is lorit- ing well. Here ' s to William, our Editor-in-Chief. No finer one could have been selected. When some- thing is started William is ready to help in any way possible. He has been leader of the band for two years and has made it a big success. Annua! Staff 4; Band 3, 4; North Carolina Club 4; Literary Society 4; Current Events Club 4. T wenly-five Dorothy Vernon Lee Prances Louise Parrish Dot ■ ' It is good to lengthen to the last a sunny mood. ' ' Dot has been with us only one year, but she has worked her way into the hearts of our entire class. She has a pleasing disposition and always wears a smile on her face. Dot is the cutest member of our class and is popular with both boys and girls. Literary Society 4; North Carolina Club 4; Current Events Club 4. Flapper On ivith the dance! Let joy he uticon fined. Louise has a personality and will, all her own. She is always smiling and joking. She was unanimously declared the most graceful member of our class, and she well deserves it. Willing to help at all times, she adds much to our class. She is .just Louise, and that ' s why we love her. Annual Staff 4; Dramatic Club 3; Glee Club 3, 4; President Athletic Association 4; Cheer Leader 4 ; T. M. S. Club 4; North Carolina Club 4 ; Literary Society 4 ; Current Events Club 4. Thblma Lee Meulin Bob ' ' Chartns strike the sight, hut merit wins the soul. Tlielma, or Bob, as she is better known, has traveled the road of education with us till at last we have all reached our goal. She is a splendid sport and is always ready to lend a helping hand in anything that comes before the class. She is loved greatly and will always be remembered by her classmates. Dramatic Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; North Carolina Club 4; Literary Society 4; Current Events Club 4. Twenty-six Ellen Battle Patterson Irene Stephenson Pat ' Tis expectation makes a blessing dear. Ellen has always been an ardent worker for her class and is capable of doing anything she is asked to do. She is the Historian of the class and has served two years as vice president. She is very popular, having as many friends as she has freckles. Vice President Class 3, 4; Historian 4; T. M. S. Club 4; Literary Society 4; North Carolina Club 4 ; Current Events Club 4. Steve Wholesome as the air and genial as the light. Irene is known among her classmates as a faithful, loyal, and dependable member, always ready to share with them in joy or sorrow. Even if she does miss one day out of every week she always has her lessons up to date. She is our class Prophetess. ' Dramatic Club 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Annual Staff 4 ; Class Prophetess 4 ; Literary Society 4 ; North Carolina Club 4; Current Events Club 4. Edwin Smith Sanders Ed We learn through trial. Although Edwin has been with us only three years he has won the friendship of all his clas.s- mates. He is always willing to help in anything that the class undertakes to do. His chief charac- teristic is chewing a match. North Carolina Club 4 ; Literary Society 4 ; Current Events Club 4. Twenty-seven Lela Ronena Talton Virginia LeMay Williamson Bill Glnnie Silence is more musical than any song. Lela is a very quiet kind oi girl, but has made many friends among her classmates. She has been with the class of ' 26 for only one year. She has been a great addition to the class and we feel as if we could not do without her. Dramatic Club 4; Basketball 4; Glee Club 4; North Carolina Club 4; Literary Society 4; Current Events Club 4. Day by day. in every xoay. she gets wiser, and imser. The most studious in the class, Virginia is popular with both e ' assmat-es and teachers. If any task is assigned her, every one knows it will be done. Dependability is one of her splendid characteristics. She is associate editor of The Eagle, and is publicity editor for the entire high school. Chairman Publicity Committee 4 ; Annual Staff 4; Glee Club 2; Music Club 3; Basketball 2; T. M. S. Club 4; North Carolina Club 4; Literary Society 4 ; Current Events Club 4. Ralph Wingiate Talton Stacomb ' ' He ivho fights and fights in play May live to fight another day. ' ' Stacomb, or as some know him, Bloody, is quite popular in our class as a sheik. His hair is always slicked back and shining with Stacomb. Ealph is also known on the athletic field as a very good football player. Football 3. 4; Baseball 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; North Carolina Chib 4; Literai-j ' Club 4; Current Events Club 4. Blanche Gold Woody Bill They smile that win. Blanche has a happy disposition and always wears a smile on her face. She is loved by all the class and is ready at any time to help in any way possible in the class activities. She is art Editor of The Eagle and gives promise of an art career. Annual Staff 4; Basketball 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4 ; Secretary-Treasurer Basketball team 4 ; North Carolina Club 4 ; Literary Societv 4 ; Current Events Club 4, James Thomas Uzzle Jim Oh how I hate to get uj) in the morning. Jim has been a great addition to our class. AVhat could we have done without liim and his bus ? He is a great lover of athletics and has won fame both is basketball and in football this year. Jim is one of these go-easy type of fellows and is never seen in a hurry. Football 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Monogram Club 4; North Caro ' ina Club 4: Literary Club 4; Current Events Club 4. 1 T w e nt ij -nine History of Class of ' 26 ' 23 HEN, we entered liigh school in 1923 we also enteved a new and beautiful T f building. Owing to this fact and to the fact that we were, for the first year, under the guidance of Mrs. R. B. John and Mr. Charles Park, we had a hopeful start in our high school career. When Freshmen, our class, of ninety- eight students, was divided, with Mrs. John teaching the girls and Mr. Park the boys. All this year while Mrs. John strove earnestly and tirelessly to teach us the fundamentals of English, Miss Evelyn Wilson faced the hard task of teaching us Latin. Mrs. Thomas H. Franks, who was our Math teacher throughout high school, laid in our minds the foundation of all our future work in this fascinating study. The year passed happily and peacefully with one exception — the girls will always feel that they were treated unjustly when th ey Avere compelled to mem- orize Thanatopsis and the boys were not. Forty-eight students entered the Sophomore Class, all of whom were delighted to find that Mrs. Franks was to be their home teacher and that Miss Wilson was to be with us again. We had two new teachers. Miss Mildred Goode and Miss Clara Brawley, both of whom we soon learned to love and respect. They worked faithfully with us, and though Miss Brawley constantly and truthfully declared that we were absolutely ignorant on the subject of history, she labored so diligently, that after a while she could detect some faint glimmering of knowledge in our poor little brains. At the last of the session it was riunored that Mrs. Franks was not going to teach the next year. Such distress ! We were all cast down by the very thought. We could only hope the rumor was untriie. Such joy when we found that Mrs. Franks had returned and, as our home teacher, would pilot us safely through our Junior year. Each day that she had been with us we loved her more and more. We knew that such a friend as she was seldom found. We realized that she would make us walk the straight and narrow way, but we gladly followed her because shei always stayed with us through thick and thin. Miss Sue Brett, our English teacher, did all in her power to help us in everything we undertook. We will never forget her. ' 24 ' 25 Thirty Joe Hoiieycutt was elected president and Ave tnrned over to him our many class problems, which he solved in his efficient way. Onr goal this year was to raise enough money to give the Seniors a banquet, so with this object in view Ave had a booth at the fair, gave a play and raised money in various other ways. Our work was not in vain. We finally succeeded in having the banquet. At the close of 1925 we lost one who had toiled for us and with us during our three years in high school. Mr. Franks our Superintendent answered the call of a larger and broader field — that of becoming a lawyer — and left us. We will always remember and respect him. He never failed us when we needed friendly advice or cooperation in our class activities. ' 26 Seniors ! Dignified Seniors ! How we had dreamed of being Seniors ! This year our class progressed by leaps and bounds. Miss Helen Baker, Avith her vast store of knowledge, worked faithfully to impart a small portion of it to us. She helped us organize new societies and strove diligently to make our Annual a success. Mr. N. C. Shuford, the new Superintendent, and Mr. Walker, Principal, were always ready Avith advice and sympathy, and it Avas a comfort to know that we could depend upon their ever-present help in time of trouble. Our high school career is ended. Our joy is mingled with sorrow as we remember that this beautiful chapter in our lives is closed forever. We trust we have used all the golden opportiinities it has given us. Its influence will help mould our characters, we knoAv. Its memories will go with us as long as life shall last, and we hope we may pass to others the blessings which have been laAashed upon us. College days are before us and after these — What ? The future is veiled; but we shall go to meet it stronger and braver because of the triumphs and defeats and all the varied experiences of high school years. Ellen Patterson, Historian. Thirty-one Class Song (To tune of When You and I were Seventeen) TT 7 E have been with you, dear old school, For many uianj ' years; Oh, how we hate to leave you uow ; And our eyes are filling with tears. Chorus Good-bye, old school, we hate to leave ; But it is time to go. You ' ve served us long and faithfully, That ' s why we love you so. Through years of toil you ' ve stood by us. You ' ve been a wonderful friend. We love you now, we ' ll love you when Life ' s fleeting time shall end. Today we leave you old S. H. S. In this big world to roam. We are grateful for what you ' ve done, With thoughts of you, we ' re not alone. Ila Lee Bkady Class Poem ALOISTG road leads to the Senior goal, The throne of all high schools ; It takes numerous years of toil, Burning valuable midnight oil. To learn their golden rule. But we the class of twenty-six, Have yearly forged our way; We ' ve done our best, We ' ve passed our test By studying day by day. We hate to leave old Smithfield High; It ' s gTown into our hearts; But we must climb To heights sublime, Pursuing our various arts. A place awaits out in the world. The big world of success. And as we leave. Our place to achieve We thank old S. H. S. It ' s hard to say farewell, Old School Teachers, classmates dear, But fill our place, Keep in the race Sending out more, year by year. Ila Lee Bkady, Poetess. Thirtij-lhree Class Prophecy ONE moonlight night last week I strolled down to the old mill stream. I thought of my classmates who would soon leave high school and enter broader fields of activity. As I thought of this I wished that I, as the prophets of old, might look into the future and see my classmates as they would be after they had finished school and had gone out into the world. I sank down on a rough stone and gazed pensively at the water as it fiowed over the dam. If I might have one wish granted to me, I mused, it would be that the Spirit of the Future would lift the veil so that I might see my classmates as they would be ten years from now. And, as I so mused, the moonlight on the water became brighter and brighter until a small area glowed as if lighted by a thousand candles; and, lo, there in the midst of this light, coming directly from the waterfall, was the Spirit of the Future. She appeared as a fairy, dressed in a beautiful robe, trimmed with many jewels, that glistened in the light as dewdrops in early morning. I am at your service, she saic in a voice so soft that I could hardly distinguish it from the gurgling of the water. But why, I grasped, and she answered me and said; It is a custom of the fairies to grant a wish to the person who on Wednesday night sits on that stone at ten o ' clock when there is a full moon. You have only to speak. Then, I answered, Grant me this. Lift the veil so that I may look into the future ten years and see twenty-eight people who are now my classmates — see where they will be, and what they will be doing at that time. It shall be as you ask, she answered and disappeared and all around me was dim again. But, lo! as I waited the veil that hides that which was to come was lifted and I gazed far into the future, and I saw men and women, at their various occupations, whom I recognized as graduates of 1926. As I passed through this land, the things I saw were written on my memory with indelible ink, and I herewith set them down, so that all who are interested may read. I saw an opera house, and a large audience. As I watched, the curtains were drawn and I saw a beautiful dark haired girl seated at the piano. A tall handsome man came out on the stage. He sang. As my vision became clearer, I recognized the singer as Theron Johnson and, his accompanist as Mary Gattis Holland. Tlie next was a very familiar scene — Virginia Williamson in a school room con- ducting an English Class in a manner that would do credit to Miss Crigler herself. Slowly the school room faded and I was in a hospital. Horrors! I hoped that no one in the class was sick. As I watched, a tiny golden haired figure in a nurse ' s uniform came down the hall and entered a room. I recognized her as Eva Ennis. I knew she was happy, for it was always her dream to be a nurse. I then stood in front of a doctor ' s office, I opened the door and entered the waiting room, which was crowded. I passed on into the private office where I beheld Clifton Franks. And it oame to pass, I found myself at another school and as I looked, I recognized the teacher as Nell Grantham. The scene changed again. I found myself in the business section of town. As I walked down the street I came to a large tobacco warehouse. Standing in the door were two familiar looking figures. On a sign in the office window I read, The Wilson Warehouse, Gardner Bros., Proprietors. A change came over my spirit and this time I was in front of a drug store. The sign read, Talton Drug Co. As I glanced in at the door I saw a very slick-haired man arranging Stacomb on a counter for a sale. He was our Ralph. And I looked again. I was standing in front of an office building. Above me, on the oflSce window, was painted the sign Herman Lawrence, Attorney at Law. And behold a change came over the spirit of my dream and I found myself in the open country. As I gazed out over the green fields of the beautiful farm before me, I realized that the person who owned this was a very prosperous farmer indeed. A man came to the door of his home, whom I recognized as Edwin Sanders. Thirty-four Then it so happened that I recognized the building before me as that of Pilot Life Insurance Co.. at Greensboro. The manager was dictating to his very efficient looking stenographer. He finished and as she turned to the typewriter, I recognized her as Thelma Medlin. And straightway it came to pass that I saw a crowd gathered in the lobby of a hotel, listening to a radio. I went closer and as the first part of the program was finished the announcer said; Station W. E. A. F., New York City. The next selection will be Wagner ' s Tannhauser March, played by the world famous Lassiter Orchestra How thrilling— William Lassiter started on his musical career as a member of the high school band. And verily as I beheld this scene and marveled thereat, the spirit of my dreams changed. I was in another opera house. I wondered who was going to sing. But a lady near me said; She is the most wonderful dancer, -since Irene Oastle left the stage. I turned to the stage again for the curtain had risen. The popular dancer was Louise Parrish. And as I looked again I saw a beautiful building. It was nearly completed A sign near by read. Uzzle and Jones, Contractors. In my vision I saw another doctor ' s office. Was it possible that two members of the class were doctors? No, the man coming from the office did not go to S. H S Then I understood. A lady drove up in a coupe to take him home. It was Lela Talton. Then I saw a movie magazine before me. I turned the pages and read that Dorothy Lee had signed a contract with the International Picture Corporation. She was going to star in a picture taken from a novel written by Delia Ellington also a member of the class of twenty-six. And I looked again and as I looked I saw a beautiful home. The Woman ' s Club of Pine Level were having a meeting. I glanced around and recognized Clara Fitzgerald acting as hostess. Again the scene changed. This time it was on an athletic field. A football team was practicing. Near by a group of boys were watching. I saw ' by the letters on their sweaters that they were U. N. C. Students. As the coach left the field to speak to one of the onlookers, I recognized Dan Kirkman. As I looked again I found myself in a strange country. Judging by the way the people were dressed, it was China. However the lady coming up the street was not a Chinese lady. She couldn ' t be. It was Lunnette Barber. She always said she was going to be a missionary. Next the Spirit of Prophecy conducted me to a big dairy and well kept barns were a proof that it was a very profitable business. The man standing in the barn door was Raeford Hamilton. And it came to pass that another school appeared to me in my vision I walked down the corridor to a door. Upon opening the door I found a Math class in the midst of a lesson. The instructress was Ellen Patterson. Then again as I looked I recognized the room of a dentist. I hesitated for it always made me nervous when I went into a dentist ' s office. However I looked into the private office to see who The Torturer was. I saw Irving Gillette. _ And it came to pass that I found myself in an auditorium. A big crowd awaited the rising of the curtain. I picked up a program and saw that a play was being presented by the Dramatic Club of Raleigh High School. As I watched I saw a young lady in evening dress come out before the curtain. She was greeted by a great burst of applause and as I looked closer I saw that she was one of my classmates. Ila Lee Brady. She had become the director of Dramatics and expression teacher in the schools ot our capitol city. Again the scene changed. A crowd awaited the return from the election held that uay. As the final returns came in, they were posted. I recognized at the top of this v!, ; f president, Joe Honeycutt. He had been elected Congressman from the fourth district. North Carolina. I had seen every one in my class then but one, my friend Blanche Woody. Just as u Iv. °u , ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' - ™y eyes. In it I recognized BLanohe, her- rL , attained her ambition. Illustrating for a comic magazine me last scene faded. The veil was lowered, and I was agjain sitting on the rough stone, gazing at the water. Everything looked exactly as it had before. The moon had moved only a little farther on in her journey across the star-sprinkled sky I fSing there ° ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' P ' i Irene Stephenson, Pro2)hetess. Thirty -five Last Will and Testament State of Noeth Cakolina County of Johnston V Town of Smithfiej.d j WE, the members of the Senior Class of the Smithfleld High School of 1926, being presumably of sound mind, memory and understanding, and realizing that we must soon take leave of this, our present state of existence, and pass on to the great unknown, do hereby will and bequeath In this, our last will and testament, our high school possessions and many good qualities to those whom we cheerfully leave behind; we hereunto affix our hand and seal. Sl ' X ' TION 1 Article 1. To our parents we give and bequeath our love and appreciation for their efforts in aiding us to attain our goal— graduation from Smithfleld High School. Article 2. To the faculty we will thanks for the high esteem they have for us, and liberty from our many petitions which they always so gladly consigned to the waste basket Article 3. To the Junior Class as a whole we leave our place as Seniors and our many Senior privileges, those taken and given, and hope that they will make as good use of them as we did. Article 4. To the Sophomores we leave all wads of chewing gum that they may find under chapel seats and desks, where they were hurriedly placed; and all other possessions that we leave, we give them the right to pawn. Article 5. Upon the notorious Freshman class we bestow our superb dignity, re- finement and intellectual attainments, all these being conspicuous by their absence in said class. Section 2 Personal Wills Article 1. Ha Lee Brady wills her dorine to Ann Stevens and hopes that Ann will be able to keep her nose as white next year as she has this year. Article 2. Mary Gattis Holland wills her ability to flirt to Addle Barber with instruotions to hook her a man if she can. Article 3. Lunnette Barber and Nell Grantham gladly will their superfluous avoirdu- pois to Mildred Cotter, who is in sad need of it. Article 4. Irene Stephenson wills her great dignity to Elizabeth Creech and hopes that Elizabeth uses it as well asi she did. Article 5. Edwin Sanders sadly leaves his match to James Sellers with the hope that he has a good time chewing it. Article 6. Herman Lawrence wills his good looks to Charles Alford. Article 7. Ellen Patterson bequeaths her freckles to Mr. Shuford, who thinks that they are very attractive. Article 8. Clifton Franks wills his self-imposed privilege of talking, to Juanita Sorrell. Article 9. Jim Uzzle and Speed Jones will their laziness to Raymond Woodall. Article 10. William Lassiter and Renny Johnson bequeath their musical ability to Lolly Pop Stevens, hoping that he will become as great as Paul Whiteman. Article 11. To Miss Fitchett we bequeath the following Information: A fur Sale at RosGs ' . Article ' 12. Raeford Hamilton wills his indifference to women to Ramie Davis. In Witness Whekeof, we do hereunto affix our seal this 1st day of May, 1926. Frances Louise Parrish, Testator. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the Senior Class to be their Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us who have hereby subscribed our names. Thirty-six Thirty-seven Ihirty-ewht 4) £ Eh S o St! .-S J3 H „- .2 o -f! J 5 S £ = S « O O ■a 2 O O M 3 cj ;j ! iHO i5MCO;5w ' h-iOE-i O 4 O O ' m CD O c a 3 C5 a o -S -e oil £ o .= 5 ■ o o =: S; .S S i J5 Q O ) P o o CC O W 25 ( 3 O Oh 03 • M .a -5 ° Sag M D C Eh .2 Eh Eh O O y Eh : 3 j= 5 o o o Eh Eh Eh £ o ol _ ! J w O M ■a 2 = 0 « t3 =3 £ 3 =C .a o o o o o o o CH Eh Eh Eh Eh H Eh O O Eh Eh I 1 1 § — o « -5 Eh Eh Eh Eh Eh hi y Is , « S p K « - g I « H 5 , 2 « o :i K SI fc, rH J Eh B a W 1 « S £ a o M a H H a « E- Q Ph PL; 1- H W O 5 cq f Thirty-nine Junior Class Class Motto: Be square and ever ready Class Colors: Pink and White Class Flower: Pink Rose OFFICERS HILDA Peedin President WATSON Wharton _ y. President MARY NORCROSS Seeretarv-Treasurcr Charles Alford Christine Brady ViCK Brady Addie Barber Charlotte Barber Cora Creech Mildred Cotter Ramie Davis Ruth Davis ROLL Blye Gl lley Norman Grantham Annie Lee Margaret McLemore Mary Norcross Belle Norton Hilda Peedin Ann Elizabeth Radford Reva Rich Jaates Sfxlers Jl ' ANITA SORRELL Leona Stephenson Marie Anderson Stevens LlCY UlHHl ' RCII Irene Whitley Raymond Woodall Watson Wharton Eraia Whitley Mattie Whitley Forty-one 4My K Fnrti -two What Would Happen If Theron lost his voice? If Jim didn ' t have a tardy excuse? If Joe kicked Ann? If Delia opened her eyes? If Irving ' s head was small? If Ellen lost her freckles? If Louise forgot to be funny? If Miss Fitchett stopped using rouge? If Virginia didn ' t study? If Lunnette wasn ' t serious? If Speed Jones was fast? If Joe opened his mouth as wide as it would stretch? If Raymond became ambitious? If Dan bought a History book? If Irene Stephenson was here every day for a week If Dorothy Lee was babyish? If Clifton Franks stopped using curling irons? If Nellie Grantham lost Skinny ? If Herman couldn ' t find Delia? If Louise and Mary Gattis stopped loafing? If Ralph didn ' t like Four Oaks? If Clara missed a goal? If Miss Crews didn ' t like the man of cotton ? If Ila lost her rabbit ' s foot? If Elizabeth Creech was still, five minutes? If Jeanette didn ' t have a date? If Brick couldn ' t see Hilda? If William missed a day going to Four Oaks? If Miss Crigler couldn ' t smile? If Thelma got to English on time? If Blanche Woody took another subject? If Miss Baker took off her hat? If Mr. Walker kept his hands out of his pockets? If Lela Talton couldn ' t play basketball? If Arthur and Albert became lazy? If Eva didn ' t use Golden Glint ? If Charlotte Barber failed to ride in a Star ? If Raeford didn ' t know Chemistry? SOPHS Sophomore Class (Girls) Class Name: Knowledge Inn Class Flowek: Lily of the Valley Class Coloks: White and Green Class Motto: Not failure, hut loiv aim is crime OFFICERS Ruth Barbour President Elizabeth Aycock - Vice President Lillian Norton Secretary Esther Alford Treasurer ROLL Esther Alitord Naomi Ennis Alma Lee Elizabeth Aycock Mary Lou Gordon Lillian Norton Ruth Barbour Ruth Hamilton Ruth Peedin Mamie Beasley Grace Haswell Gladys Powell Lottie Mae Biggs Jeanette Holland Lucille Stephenson Thelma Branch Bernice Franks Mary Ragsdale Ella Mae Dail Melda Fitzgerald Lucy Utley Gladys Edgerton Katie Johnson Estelle Winstead AvA Wallace Miss Crigler, Teacher Forty -six HIP! Sophomore Class (Boys) Class Name: The Scarlet Thread Class Colors: Red and White Class Motto: Esse exem.plum Itonum Class Flower: Poppy OFFICERS Lewis Morgan TT -,- ■■ President Herman Jones „ Vice President James Wellons „, - Secretary Wilbur Talton ' Treasurer William Avera Julian Booker William Coates Alton Dail Bernice Fitzgerald Herman Jones Thomas Lassiter ROLL Lewis Morgan William Ragsdale Charles Rhodes Norwood Stancil Walter Sellers Willis Stevens Wilbur Talton John Arthur Wallace Edmund Ward James Wellons Elmer Wilklns Garland Franks Edward Lee Parrish Forty-seven Calendar Sept. 9. School opens with a rush to see new teachers. Sept. 15. At last after much confusion we get the periods straight till a later date. Sept. 21. Circus in town. Miss Fitchett arrives on the same train. Mrs. Shuford leaves! Oct. 1. Reports — nobody seems to be a good citizen! Oct. 2. Mr. Shuford explains to seniors that we must get 85 on citizenship if we graduate. Some are very doubtful. Oct. 12. Mr. Walker doesn ' t have to tell Delia and Ellen to stop talking. Something must be wrong with him. Oct. 20. Smithfield gets beaten by Goldsboro team. Irving cries while leaving the field. Nov. 3. Virginia knocks a rotten ' simmon off Miss Heath ' s board. Later scrubs them up! ! Nov. 6. Dan is. too busy with his short hand to fuss with Miss Fitchett. Nov. 18. Mr. Shuford has an idea. Calls Seniors in the balcony to tell us ' bout it. Nov. 20. Jim gets to school on time. Spent the night in town. Dec. 5. Big Dispute over who will direct the Senior play. Mrs. Wilson comes out in the lead. Dec. 8. Play quite a success! Seniors get rich. Dec! 15. Bells ring ten minutes early at dinner. Can ' t part two little boys fighting. Dec. 18. All suspended from school until next year. Happy time! Jan. 4. School opens after holidays. Mr. Shuford counts his fingers in chapel. Explaining citizenship. Jan. 6. High school girls wear hats to school to try to copy Miss Baker. All get sufficiently squashed ! Jan 10. Virgil class has first lesson since Christmas. Jan. 15. Herman and Miss Fitchett have a Civil War. All the Seniors petition this. Miss Fitchett wins. Seniors come out sadder but wiser. Jan. 18. Mr. Shuford brings sad news. No Exemption for Seniors unless 90 is made. Lunnette, Delia, and Joe go down and compromise with him making 85 the mark for exemption. Jan. 22. Girls go to Fayetteville to play basketball. Defeated, they come back sad over results of game, but happy over the boys they met. Jan. 30. Burglars break into school building. Mr. Shuford ' s office the only thing disturbed. Feb. 5. Schoolhouse is made into a State prison, by barring all the windows. Feb. 22. Mr. Shuford, after firing everything else, tries firing the boiler. Janitor Lee takes off a day for Washington ' s birthday. Feb. 24. The Eagle goes to press. Annual Staff greatly relieved. V Forty-eight 1 JUNIOR HIGHS v. Forty-nine Freshman Class Margaret Avcocii Ethel Baker Maggie Baker Louise Biggs CoRRiNE Ellington LoLiTO Ens IS Leta Ennis Janie Belle Fitzgekalu Mattie Lee Grimes GwYN Haswell Edith Henry Elizabeth Deans Holland Dixie Johnson Gladys Johnson Ruth Johnson Ida Holland Mary Ellen Lawrence Aletha Merritt Johnnie Mae Mozingo Lily Koonce Patterson Margaret Peterson Eloise Pittman Leone Powell Margaret Powell Rebecca Royall M VRY Dobbin Sanders Ada Ruth Stevens Ethel Stephenson Mildred Stephenson Grace Smith Daisy Young Elmer Stephenson Mildred Jones Ed Uzzle Jesse Adams Bill Joe Austin Thomas Barber James Brady Robert Cotter Durward Creech Harrell Fuller Maurice Hamilton HuRBERT Johnson WiNFiELD Jordan Henry Johnson Walter Lassiter WiNFiELD Lyon Joseph Parker Robert Peedin Percy Pittman Howard Radford Joseph Stancil Kenneth Smith Charles Talton Donald Ward Leon Whitehurst RUSSEL PARRISH Tyre Woody rufus woodard CoRBiN Young Guy Hamilton James Dort Watson Jones Fifty ■Fifty-one Yells Hot water. Cold water Hot water steam, Smithfielcl High School, Football team! Boomary, Boomary, Sis-boom-bah! Smithfield High School, Kah, Rah, Rah! Smithfield will shine tonight, Smithfield will shine. She ' ll shine with all her might, Ever in line, Smithfield will shine tonight, That ' s one good sign. When the sun goes up. And the moon comes down Smithfield will shine! Rickety rackety russ. We ' re not allowed to cuss, But nevertheless, We must confess, We ' re bound to win or bust! Rah, Rah, rah, rah, rah! Rah, Rah, rah, rah, rah! Rah, Rah, rah, rah, rah! SMITHFIELD, SMITHFIELD, SMITH- FIELD! Hurrah for Smithfield! For Smithfield will win. Lead on to victory, Never give in. You do your best boys, And we ' ll do the rest boys. Lead on to victory! Fiftij-two Miss Crews The girls ' basketball team this year did not have an official coach, so Miss Crews kindly gave her services towards helping the girls put out a winning team. Miss Crews, although she has been with us only one year, has cooperated with the girls greatly. We cannot express our appreciation for her efforts coaching the team day after day. We hope to have her back again next year. C. L. Wai.kkh Regardless of available material, brains and brawn, in the boys themselves, and the conscientious hard work, it takes more than this to make successful athlet- ics. In Slats we are fortunate in having a hard worker and a coach who is a credit to th e school. No one but the school boys know how he has put the get-up-and-go into the teams and how he has built up the school spirit. This is his first year in Smithfield. We hope we can have him with us again next year. Fifty -fh ree Athletics in General THE year 1921-22 saw the real beginning of athletics in the Smithfield High School. That year she had her first football team that went into semi- final championship by defeating Raleigh and other strong teams. The football season of 1922-23 opened with Charles B. Park (N. C. State), as coach, but due to the fact that all the team did not pass on the required amount of work, the team did not enter the championship race. Coach W. L. Rice (V. P. I.), trained the 3923-24 squad, which was only defeated by Sanford, the eastern champions. Then came the season of 1924-25, and with it a light and inexperienced team. We again met our Waterloo at Sanford in the semi-finals for the championship. The football squad of 1925-26 was composed of still lighter players than the season before. But with coach C. L. Walker (Elon) directing, the team, was very suc- cessful throughout the season. Basketball also came into the limelight in 1921-22. For new material the team did unusually well under the direction of Dr. C. V. Tyner and R. P. Holding. The year 1922-23 saw the same team back ready to go to the limit in training. Hard work and hard training led the team to victories over Durham, jSTew Bern, Sanford, and others; pushing them through the eastern finals to meet Asheville, the western champions. Asheville won by the score of 24-23. The next year the team was not quite as succesful, having lost the eastern finals to Durham, in the season 1924-25 the altogether new team lost the eastern finals to New Bern. This year the team did exceptionally well and Avith their fighting and scraping spirit built up the wonderful spirit of the school. The girls ' basketball team during the past four years, under the coaching of Miss Evelyn Wilson and Miss Trances Burton Crews, has had very successful seasons and has been well up into the cham- pionship each year. Baseball remained in the background until the spring of ' 23 not having sufiicient funds in 1922 to enter the championship race. It proved to be a worthy team by the fact that it met its only defeat by Woodland, the eastern champions. The 1924 team had practically the same record. Rockingham was the conqueror in the semi-eastern championship game. The 1925 team was eliminated from the championship by Clayton. The spring of 1924 saw the beginning of track athletics in our school for the first time. That year we entered the State High School Track meet at Trinity College. After this, a field day was held in which marked interest and ability were shown. Each year sees us brooding in the field of athletics. Last year Coach Rice laid the foundation for a system of intrascholastic athletics and we are proud to say that this work is being carried on very successfully. Theron Johnson, Athletic Editor. Tiflij-luur Football Record THE opening of school found the student body making prophecies as to what the outcome of our football season would be. The fact that only five letter men were in school and that prospective material was not very promising caused many to feel that we would be unusually weak. At the first call for football, Joe Honeycutt was elected captain, and a very capable leader he proved to be. About eighteen boys answered the call and expressed their enthusiasm and determination to make the season a decided success. Red Johnson, center, Honeycutt, back, Talton, guard, Gillette, end, and Alford, tackle, were the veterans around which the team had to be built. Never did a bunch of boys work harder or with more determination to win a place on the regular line-up than did the score of boys who went out for practice this year. To this fine spirit of the boys, was added the services of Coach C. L. Walker. Mr. Walker, has labored hard with the team and has won the friendship of every member of the team. As the season progressed Red Johnson ' s performa nce at center was even more out- standing than the year before, and as pivot man he deserves a lion ' s share of the glory. The guard positions were filled by E. Johnson, Stallings, and Creech. The tackle berths fell to Talton, Uzzle, and Alford. Fitzgerald and Davis proved to be an excellent pair of ends, with Stevens as a reserve. At quarterback Captain Honeycutt ran the team very successfully and always exhibited the wonderful fighting spirit characteristic of him. Other backfield positions were filled by Gillette, Lawrence, Grantham, and E. Parrish. , , . . During the season we defeated Dunn, Fremont and Elm City, by decisive scores, but bowing in submission to the heavier teams of Raleigh, Goldsboro, Fayetteville and Mount Olive. , , The average weight of our team was about 138 pounds, which was by far less than most of our opponents. _ We could not give a summary of our season without mentioning our faithful and loyal mascot, Donnie Ward, who stuck with us through thick and thin. He never failed to have hot water for our showers and our lockers were always locked. He also added to his fame by starring in the Elm City game. The seven men of the squad who will be missed next September cian leave, feeling that the fight and pep of the gridiron is being carried on by Jordan, H. Johnson, R. Parrish, Stancil, Hamilton and Woodall, who were not fortunate enough to win a coveted S, but who will help fill the vacant gaps next year. FOOTBALL SCORES Smithfield 0 Smithfield 0 Smithfield , 12 Smithfield 18 Smithfield ■- 89 Smithfield 0 Smithfield 0 Smithfield 119 Goldsboro 20 Mount Olive 7 Dunn 0 Fremont 0 Elm City 0 Fayetteville 7 Raleigh 7 Opponents 41 Fifty-eiyht Lawrence U. Stancil T T is very appropriate that we reineuiber Lawrence. who played such an important role here in athletics during ' his high school career. He was one of the best f oot jall tackles in the State. Lawrence has always been known by his grit and fairness in any kind of sport. Lawrence ])layed on our football team three years and it left a great gap in the team when we lost him this year. The success of the 1926 annual is due largely to the unending efforts and untiring cooperation on the part of Lawrence. The E. (u.e staff wish to express their sincere appreciation for all that he did for us. Sixty Basketball TI HEX the first whistle for basketball practice sounded it was answered by a different squad than the one that left the closing game last year, witli the exception of Kirkman, who was elected captain. Honeycutt, Davis, Gillette, Lawrence, Uzzle, Parrish, Albert Gardner, Arthur Gardner, Stevenson, Ragsdale ' and Sellars were the candidates to present themselves. The regular assignment of guard position fell to Honeycutt, Gillette, and Kirkman, while Uzzle and Lawrence held down the forward position with Davis as pivot man. Our season was somewhat erratic at times, due perhaps, much to lack of ex- perience. Nevertheless, with the head-work of the boys and the backing of the school and town, the season was altogether a success. Four Oaks 15 Selma 22 Fremont 26 Selma 15 Goldsboro 22 Four Oaks -19 Dunn 10 Dunn 15 Goldsboro 39 Sanford 16 K C. State Agr 12 Sanford 37 Benson 11 Princeton 11 Wendell 14 Benson 10 Mt. Olive 19 Smithfield 24 Smithfield 11 Smithfield 12 Smithfield 17 Smithfield 8 Smithfield 16 Smithfield 18 Smithfield 19 Smithfield 20 Smithfield 15 Smithfield 12 Smithfield 19 Smithfield 22 Smithfield 19 Smithfield 13 Smithfield 22 Smithfield 30 Sixty-one Baseball As the Eagle goes to press the baseball season has not yet opened. The pros- pects this year are very promising and we hope to put out a championship baseball team. The following boys are candidates for the team. Thekon Johnson El) Uzzi.E James Uzzle Ralph Talton Irving Gillette Joe Honeycutj Dan Kirkman Ramie Davis Jajies Sellers Willis Stevens Bill Avery Russell Parrish Edward Lee Parrish Albert Gardner Arthur Gardner Clifton Franks Lewis Morgan Sixty -threi Dax Shaw Kikkman ' Due to the fact that Dan was ill when the pictures for the Eagle were taken, his was left out. Dan was elected the most athletic boy of our class. He is one of our most popular boys in high school and is held in the highest esteem of all. isixty-jour ORGANIZATIONS Monogram Club Joe Honeycutt Herman Lawrence Willis Stevens Theron Johnson Chari.es Alfori) James Uzzle Ramie Davis EDW.WRD Lee Pakkisii Irving Gillette Ralph Talton Albert Stallinos Bernice Fitzgerald Dramatic Club AvA Wallace Nell Gkantham Ila Brady Mes. Wilson Joe Honeycutt Alma Lee Hilda Peedin Irene Stephenson Lela Talton Herman Lawrence Mrs. Oakley ' s Music Class Mary Ragsdale Elizabeth Lewis Vernice Ryals Ruth Fitzgerald Edith Henry Mattie Lee Grimes Charles Register Rebecca Royal Hilda Brown Nellie Thompson Mozelle Crumpler Mary Woody Rose Radford Francis Massey Ruth Lassitek Violet Jordan Rachel Pet ' erson Mattie Phillips Lynettb Dixon Julia May Petterson Betsy Jordon Elizabeth Thornton Nellie Gordon Francis Jones Elizabeth Coats Mary Ellen Lawrence . MxUiY Elizabeth Wellons Mattie Lee Whitley NoEMON Holt Elizabeth Jordan Clara Stevens Elizabeth Schee M iss Pearsall ' s Music Class Daisy Young Gladys Johnson Grack Smitpi Elizabeth Creech Hilda Peed in Marie Ann Stevens Jeanette Holland Esther Alp ' ord Mary Norcross Lucille McLemore Mildred Cotter Evelyn Talton Eloise McLemore Ruth Rose Llllian Calais Jonnie Mozingo Margaret Edmundson Elizaheth Johnson Charlotte May Beasley Mabel Johnson Esther Myatt Addie Barber Gladys Powell Bill Joe Austin Smithfield High School Band Tom Lassiter President Willis Stevens.. Vice President BttL Joe Austin Treasurer William C. Lassiteb Director (Cornet) Trent V. Hunter Cornet Wauter G. Lassiter Cornet Percy Pittjian Alto Saxaphone Tom Lassiteb B aritone Willis Stevens Bass Bill Norton Snare Drum Bill Joe Austin Bass Drum Debating Club James Weli.oxs Wrrj.iAM Ragsdale Norwood Stancil William Coates CoRBiN Young Tom Lassiter Janie Belle Percy Pittman Wa.ston Wharton Bli2ai3e;th Holland Daisy Young Reva Rich AvA Wallace Fitzgerald Radio Club ClIARLKS ALFOKI) Henry Johnson BbRNICE FiTZOEKAr.D Thkron Johnson Raymond Woodall Ramie Davis Nouwoo]) Stanch. Vk ' k Bkady Herman Jonks Wn.LIAM A ERA Irving Giixette Miss Pritchari) (Sponsor) Seventy-three T. M. S. Club Clara Fitzgerald Louise Parrish Virginia Williamson Nellie Grantham Mary Gattis Holland Delia Ellington Ellen Patterson Expression Class Mrs. a. R. Wilson. C ORB IN Young Nell Grantham Ila Lee Brady Edwaisd Boyette Sadie Massey Mary Noble Thomas A. Hood Madlin Mathews Mahtha Johnson Thelma Whitehurst Lola Pitman Thelma Oakley - Teacher Catherine Martin LoTTiK Mae Creech Annie Latra Keen Rebecca Benson Hilda Peedin Robert Coats Evelyn Rose Frances Massey Cora Betts Guli.ey Ila Belle Anderson Thelma Medlin Bruce Lee Short Turns and Encores FACULTY BOOK L AMES Mr. Shuford Red Pepper Burns Mr. Walker Daddy Long Legs Miss Baker When a Man ' s a Man Miss Fitchett The Flirt Miss Crigler..... The Virginian Miss Pritchard..... Vanity Fair Miss Heath. The French Doll Miss Crews Seventeen TPIE IMPOSSIBLE WOMA I use to think it possible, Some woiiieii could be true; But that was in tlie ha])]iy past, Before I met with vou. -Vud though you played me for a fool, I learned a thing or two; Just how impossible it is For A -omeii to be true. Miss Fitchett: Ed Ward, come up here and sit down in front. Ed : I ' m not made that way. ' .if. Raeford: How many failures were there this month? Miss Crigler: Just two. Eaefobd: Well, I ' m half of them. Theron: What time does school take in? Mr. Walker: At eight forty-five. Therox : Oh, I thought it took in at quarter to nine. Ealph : Do you grade by hours. Miss Fitchett ? Miss Fitchett: iV ' o, Ealph, I grade you by yours. Miss C : When I took English I found it hard. Ealph: Don ' t refer us to ancient history, please. Seventy-seven There is a little girl I know, Reminds me of a traffic cop. ' Caiise first she gives the sign to go, And then she gives the sign to stop. Jeannette (looking in at a Dntch mn) I - I.V) I can taste that supper right now. Jim: That ' s fine. We can stand right here while you eat just all you want. .jst .4 Ramie: Ruth smokes incessantly, doesn ' t she? Ernest : Well, she ought to, she ' s hot enough. Do you like Camel ' s oi ' C ' hestertield ' s ? I like the odor of Camels. Well, I don ' t. Professor : Do you smoke ? Student : jSTo sir. Professor: Do you drink? Student : !No sir. Professor: Do you gamble? Student : No sir. Professor : Say, I ' d like for you to meet my daughter. Student : ' No sir, I don ' t neck either. .J Charlie : Are you going to the race ? Raymond : What race ? Charlie: Human Race (laugh). Raymond : What ' cha laughing at. You ' re not in it. He: Nobody but fools are positive. She : Are you sure ? He: Yes, I am absolutely positive. The gum-chewing girl, and the cud-chewing cow, There ' s quite a difference you must allow. What is it? Oh, I have it now — It ' s the intelligent look on the face of the cow ! Serentij-i ' iijht Teachers Directory Miss Helex Baker — Btudent Adviser Miss Cauey Heath — French Instructor Miss Vera Pritchaku — Instructor of Mathematics Miss Estelle Fitchett — Head of History Department Miss Beulaii Crigi.er — Instructor of English Miss Frances B. Crews — Instructor of Mathematics English Mr. C. L. 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Over two and one quarter million in use If you will investigate you will buy a Chevrolet Atik anybody that drives one In passing thru Clayton Stop at HORNE ' S Charlie wants to see you FLOWERS For all occasions Mrs. C. V. Johnson Smithfield, N. C. Medlin Printing Co. Print in (J that Pleases Smithfield, North Carolina To th e growth of our city and su rroun din g community, the Kiwanis club pledges its hearty interest and active support. We believe civic organizations best man- ifest their usefulness in stimulating youthful endeavor. 1 Smithfield Kiwanis Club L. D. DEBNAM SMITHFIELD, N. C. SALES SERVICE Phone 74-J When better Automobiles are built Buick will build them Frederick H. Brooks Lawyer General Practice — All Courts Money to loan at all times 1--5— 33 years 6% 1 Year-S% 5 Years-6% 33 Years Amorization Plan Meredith College Raleigh, N. C. A STANDARD COLLEGE FOR YOUNG WOMEN New buildings New equipment Every living room has bath connection For catalogue or other information write Chas. E. Brewer, President Raleigh, N. C. T. S. Ragsdale Coal Co. Your warmest friends High Grade Coal and Wood T. S. Ragsdale Coal Co. Smithfield, N. C. Phone .3.55 Chas. Davis The Ladies Store Ladies ' , Gents ' and Chil- dren ' s Clothing. Smithfield, N. C. Abell Gray Real Estate Farms a Specialty Smithfield, N. C. Any car is a better car if nothing but TEXACO GASOLINE V olatile Gas is ever fed to the tank: Better in mileage, upkeep flexibility, and power. Holt Oil Company Distributors Sinithfiekl Warsaw Kenly Clintdii When riding on route 10 Midway between Raleigh and Smithfield You will find H. Coats Meat Market Clayton, N. C. Everything nice and fresh Prices most reasonable WHO IS WHO in Clayton in Shoes A. B. Duncan of course We got ' em, we fit B QUICK We Invite Y ou to the City of Smithfield, N. C. All Manufacturing Ejiterprises with Capital Stock oyer 10,000 P xempt from Taxation for Ten Years Good Schools and Churches Located on the River Neuse Main Line A.C.L. Railroad Through Highways East and West, North and South ohn A. Narron W. L. Fuller A [ayor City Clerk City Commissioners Dr. Thel Hooks W. H. Lassiter W. F. Grimes W. D. Hood J. D. Underwood R. P. Holding N. B. Grantham Systematic Saving is the Key to Success Dimes are young dollars; they grow quickly when kept together Open a Savings Account with Us FIRST AND CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK Smithfield, N. C. PHOTO WORK IN THIS ANNUAL DONE BY to Wilson, N. C. Photographer for A. C. COLLEGE CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL WILSON HIGH SCHOOL BENSON HIGH SCHOOL All the World Knows Ford Value We wish io Serve you. Call on us when you can. Young Motor Co. Ford Products Smithfield, N. C. City Dry Cleaning Company The only dry cleaners in the city Phone 267 Smithfield, N. C. This Space Donated by the Class of 1924 N. B. Grantham Head-to-foot outfitter for men and boys Smithfield, N. C. The Smithfield Herald Published tioice-a-week Goes into more homes in Johnst(.)n County than any other paper $2.00 per year — Cash in advance C. W. Beasley Son Gas and Oil General Merchandise Service is our Motto Just acrosss the Neuse Smithfield, N. C. HUNTLEY ' S Huntley ' s has long been noted for attractive footwear. Be sure you come and see the pretty new styles on your next buying trip. HUNTLEY ' S Shoes for the whole family Service and Satisfaction The Sundry Shoppe Drug Sundries If you need hardware it is our pleasure to serve you Jordan-Edmundson Hardware Company Smitlifield, N. C. For Harder Ware See Us L. H. Johnson Hardware Clayton, N. C. City Market All kinds fresh meats, fish and oysters Meats that you will enjoy M. B. Strickland, Prop. Phone 70 Smithfield, N. C. D. H. Creech The dependable Pharmacist appreciates your business Smithfield, N. C. 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