Smithfield High School - Shield Yearbook (Smithfield, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1956 volume:

Volume VII Editor- In-Chief Louise Stevens Assistant Editors Betty Jo Vv ' atson Virgil Early Smithfield High School Smithfield, North Carolina PRESENTS 1 ISMITHFIELD — OUR TOWX AND COMMUNITY Ours IS the largest and oldest town in Johnston County. It is the county seat and is situated 28 miles southeast of Raleigh on the Neuse Rivgr. Pulsating . . . Throbbing . . . Vibrating . . . with the lives of 7,000 people — The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker, The students, the teachers, the parents. The merchants, the craf tsmen, the artisans, The doctors, the lawyers, the preachers. The highest official, the lowliest worker, The richest, the poorest. There is a friendly, natural bond linking our school and community — the sharing of problems, of honors, of responsibilities — the spirit of co-operation. So it is with much pride that we dedicate the 1956 Shield to the people of Our Town. 4 guages opens new avenues for interested students. MRS. E. V. WILKINS, A.B. Woman ' s College; French, Dramatics, Adviser Junior Class, Director Junior Play. MISS ELEANOR HERRING, A.B. Flora MacDonald College, B.R.E. The Assembly Training School, Richmond, Va.; Latin, Librarian, Library Club, F.T.A. Sponsor. The field of mathematics teaches a person to use his mind logically. Students f ind much need for logic in drawing figures for geometry. M A T H E M A MISS RUBY LANGFORD, A.B. Newberry College, M.A. East Carolina College; Mathematics, Adviser Sopho- more Class, Sophomore Magazine Con- test Sponsor, Hobby Club. ■ MR. HAROLD BAIN, A.B. Atlantic Christian College, M.A. Peabody College; Mathematics, Assistant Coach, Adviser Freshman Class, Baseball, MRS. RAMONA CASH, B.S. East Carolina College; Home Eco- nomics, Home Ec Club, Guidance Counselor. MR. HUBERT HALL, B.S. Wake Forest College; Science, Driver Training, Adviser Sophomore Class, Science Club. Miss Livingston teaches Fresh- men the art of diagramming sen- tences. MISS REBECCA LIVINGSTON, A.B. Newberry College; Adviser Freshman Class, English, Civics, General Science, Mechanics Club, ENGLISH MISS FRANCES LEWIS, A.B. East Carolina College; Commercial, Sophomore Adviser, Sophomore Mag- azine Contest Adviser, Sponsor High Times, Commercial Club. Bookkeeping students prepare for the world of business ahead. Literature comes to life as students dramatize favorite scenes. From the sleep walk scene in Macbeth Lady Macbeth declares, All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand. MISS MARGARET WAYNE, A.B. Flora MacDonald College, Graduate work University of N. C.; English, Adviser junior Class, Adviser High Times, Sponsor Journalism Club, Coach World Peace Speaking Contest. MRS. A. G. GLENN, A.B. in English; Mary Hardin Baylor College, Graduate work University of N. C. ; English, Speech, Adviser Senior Class, Adviser The Shield, Director Senior Play, Youns Writers ' Club. Students in history are ac- tive participants in a class discussion. MISS PATRICIA MULLER, AB. Woman ' s College; History, Adviser Jun- ior Class, Dramatics Club. MR. ROY J. BROWN, JR., A.B. Atlantic Christian College; History, Physical Education, Coach, Adviser Freshman Class, Football, Basketball. Teens go Town Students derive from Our Town — 1. Experience. Sally Ann Wood consults Herman Lawson, Managing Editor of the Smithfield Herald, on her Teen Topics column. 2. Recreation. Creech ' s Pharmacy, local teen hang out, provides enjoyment in abundance. 3. Encouragement in Developing Talents. Barbara Par- rish, junior, wins annual World Peace Speaking Contest sponsored by the Smithfield Bar Association. James Wel- lons, local attorney, presents the award. 4. Adult Fellowship. Senior boys are guests of local Rotary Club. Rotarian Cecil Whitehurst welcomes Charles Heavner, C. L. Gurganus, Bob Johnson, and Bobby Stanley. 12 SENIORS MARGIE JEAN ADAMS A good face is a lett r of recommendation. Home Economics Club 1, 2; Library Club 3, 4; Refreshment Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3, Cap and Gown Committee 4. CHARLES EDWARD ANDERSON To hurry and wj)rry is not my creed. Sports Club 1 ; Commercial Club 2; Science Club 3, 4. MARGARET LEE AUSTIN A happy marHage is a new beginning of life. Music Club 1; 4-H Club 2, 3; Library Club 4; Place Card Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Mascot Committee 4. HELEN HOOD BAKER beauty is eternal, she will live forever. Home Economics Club 1 ; Art Club 2; Word Study Club 3; Band Club 4; Chairman Magazine Campaign 2; Jr.-Sr. Waitress 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Majorette 2, Head 3, 4; Co-Chairman Table Decoration Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Co-Chairman Social Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. SARA ELIZABETH BLACKMAN Dependability demands respect. . Home Economics Club, President 1 ; Art Club, Vice President 2; Jr.-Sr. Waitress 2; Word Study Club, Vice-President 3; The Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Mantle Committee, Jr.-Sr, 3; Marshal 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Hospitality Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. ELSIE FAYE BRASWELL A good heart, benovelent feelings, and a balanced mind. Princeton High School 1, Handicraft Club 2; Library Club 3, Vice-President 4; North Carolina Library Association 3, 4; Re- freshment Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Inviation Committee 4. REBECCA ANN BYRD Cheerful looks make every dish a feast. Home Economics Club 1 ; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Refreshment Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Cap ana Gown Com- niittee. Chairman 4, Advertising Staff The Shield 4. ANTHONY SHERRIL CAPPS Let them all call it mischief: when it is past and prospered ' Twill be virtue. Glee Club 1 ' Dramatics Club 1 ; 4-H Club 2; Wildlife Club 3; Table Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3, Marshal 3; Science Club 4; Ring Committee 4, SENIORS CLAUDE NOBLE CAPPS Men resemble the gods in nothing so much as in doing good to their fellow creatures. 4-H Club 1, 2; Commercial Club 3; Science Club 4; Band I; Theme Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Bus Driver 4; Invitation Commit- tee 4. JOE DURWARD CREECH God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he has given us. Dramatics Club 1, 3, 4; Wildlife Club 2; Football 1, 2, 3, Co- Captain 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Waiter Jr.-Sr, 2; Class President 3; Chief Marshal 3, Program and Menu Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Mono- gram Club 2, 3, 4; All Conference Football 3; Glee Club 4; Co- Chairman Hospitality Committee 4; Snapshot Editor The Shield 4. SANDRA FAYE CRUMPLER Her voice, the music of the spheres. Music Club, Reporter 1 ; Class Secretary 1 ; Treasurer 2; Art Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Publicity Chairman 4; Dramatics Club, Secretary 3; Barretts of Wimpole Street Student Director 3; Theme Committee, Program Committee, Mirror Decoration Com- mittee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Assistant Art Editor High Times 3, Art Edi- tor 4; Art Editor The Shield 4; Social Committee 4; Journal- ism Club 4. BEN PHILIP DAUGHTRY The mildest manners with the bravest mind. Class President 1 ; Band 1 , 2, 3 ; Band Club 1, Vice-President 2; Class Vice-President 2, 3; 4-H Club 3; The Barretts of Wim- pole Street 3; Marshal 3; Assistant Bus Driver 3, 4; Table Com- mittee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Science Club, Vice-President 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4 Chairman Ring Committee 4. SHARON LOUISE DAUGHTRY The fairer the rose, the sweeter the fragrance. Home Economics Club 1 Band Club, Secretary 2, 3, Historian 4, Class Treasurer 2; Band 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3, Future Teachers of America Club 3, 4; The Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Pro- gram Committee, Menu Committee, Giftorian, Jr.-Sr. 3; Marshal 3; Class Secretary 4; Co-Chairman Senior Play Committee 4; Snapshot Editor The Shield 4. EDNA MARIE DAVIS Gentlemen prefer blondes. Band Club 1, Reporter 2; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Reporter 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Magazine Contest Winner 2; Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Junior Play Committee 3; Chairman Table Decoration Committee, Program Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Future Teachers of America Club 4, Social Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. JOYCE VIRGIL EARLY, JR. He can win friends and influence people. Baseball 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Club 1, President 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, Wildlife Club, Program Chairman 2; Football 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Jr.-Sr. Waiter 2; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Program Committee, Music Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Marshal ' 3; Social Committee 4; Senior Play Committee 4, Assistant Editor The Shield 4. CARRIE EDWARDS In silence many virtues lie. Home Economics Club 1, 2; Library Club 3, 4; Refreshment Com- mittee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. SENIORS LILLIE JEAN EDVMRDS She ' s a wbisome wee thing. Home Economics Club 1 ; Hobby Club 2; Library Club 3, 4; Re- freshment Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3, Ring Committee 4. LACY CLIFTON FAIRCLOTH worry is the cause of death, then Clifton will live forever. Hobby Club 1 ; Science Club 2; Wildlife Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Football 2, 3; Decorating Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Hospi- tality Committee 4. NELDA VAUSE GODWIN laugh ' d till I cried. Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 1 , Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; Usher, Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Foods Commit- tee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Ring Committee 4. CLAUDIUS LEACH GURGANUS He chortled in his joy! Science Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, Publicity Manager 4; Wildlife Club, Vice-President 2; Band Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Menu Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Social Committee 4. FAYE ANN HARDEE Frame your mind to mirth and merriment, which bar a thousand harms and lengthen life. Home Economics Club 1 ; Art Club 2; Journalism Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, 4, Theme Committee, Program Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3, Barretts of Wimpole Street prompter 3; Co-Chairman Mas- cot Committee 4, Advertising Staff The Shield 4. CHARLES OLEN HEAVNER readiyig maketh a full man, he will surely hurst. Dramatics Club 1 ; Wildlife Club 2, 3, North Carolina Writer ' s Club 4; Jr. -Sr. Waiter 2; Marshal 3, The Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Social Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. ZEB BRYAN HILL Good humor is goodness and wisdom combined. Band Club 1 ; 4-H Club 2, Wildlife Club 3, Science Club 4; Bus Driver 3, 4, Band 1 , 2, 3, 4, Marshal 3; Giftorian, Jr.-Sr. 3, Mas- cot Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. WILLIAM MARION HOLLAND, JR. A man ' s own manner and character is what most becomes him. Dramatics Club, Vice-President 1 ; Football 1 , 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Wildlife Club 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Progrann Committee, Theme Committee, Music Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; The Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Glee Club, Publicity Chairman 3; Mar- shal 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; North Carolina Writer ' s Club 4; Co-Chairman Invitation Committee 4. SENIORS ALICE MIRIAM HUMPHREY Not too seinous, not too gay But a rare combination all the way. Home Economics Club 1 , Class President 2, Art Club 2, Maga- zine Contest Winner 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Journalism Club 3, 4; Marshal 3; Place Card Cimmittee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Future Teachers of America Club 2, 3, President 4; Invitation Committee 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4; Copy Editor The Shield 4; Fashion Editor High Times 4. CLIFTON CARLYLE JOHNSON Don ' t think! You may disturb your mind. Hobby Club, Music Club 1 ; 4-H Club 2; Dramatics Ctub 3, 4; Social Committee 4, ELMARIE JOHNSON She has a word and a twinkling eye For everyone who pasess by. 4-H Club, Secretary 1 ; Handicraft Club 2; Library Club 3, Presi- dent 4; Theme Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3, Ring Committee 4. ROBERT REYNOLDS JOHNSON His word was ever ready and forth coming. Football Manager 1 ; Hobby Club 1 ; Wildlife Club 2, 3; Dance and Decorating Committee, Jr. Sr. 3, The Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Dramatics Club 4, Social C mmittee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. SONJA FAYE JOHNSON Her aim is never to offend, And every person is her friend. Home Economics Club 1 ; Dramatics Club 2, 3; Library Club 4, Monogram Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4, Dance Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3, Ring Committee 4. WILLIAM DONALD JOHNSON He works at Rose ' s five and ten; If he ' s late that ' s where he ' s been. Hobby Club 1 ; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, Secretary and Treasurer 4, Table Decorating Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Ring Committee 4. PRESTON ELWOOD JONES, JR. On the basketball court he is smooth and fast — Of this boy we ' ve not heard the last. Hobby Club 1 ; Art Club 2; Wildlife Club 3; Science Club 4, Jr.-Sr. Waiter 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1 , 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, Class Secretary 3; Barretts of Wimpole Street 3, Hos- pitality Committee 4, Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. ANNE OVERTON KING Always happy, always gay Nothing like tfiis merry maid. La Plata High School, Maryland 1 , Needlecraft Club I ; Art Craft Club 2; Dramatics Club 3; Library Club 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Invfation Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Mascot Committee 4; Ad- vertising Staff The Shield 4. SENIOR! JOHN HAROLD KING, JR. Athletic, friendly, and kind, A duplicate will he hard to find. Football 1, 2; Basketball 1 , 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Mono- gram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Waiter 2; Dramatics Club, President 1 , Wildlife Club, President 2, 3; Journalism Club 4; Marshal 3; Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Decorating Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Sports Editor High Times 4, Mascot Committee 4; Hos- pitality Committee 4. JEWEL LAUGHLIN KING A crown you are sure to wear. 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, Science Club 4, Cap and Gown Committee 4. CLARENCE GLENN LANGDON Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Band Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 4, Decorating Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Ring Committee 4. JOHN CARSON LANGSTON Next to faith in God, is faith in labor. 4-H Club I ; Science Club 2, 3, 4, Decorating Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3, Invitation Committee 4; Bus Driver 4, RALPH HUNTER LASSITER, JR. Gentleness is able to accomplish what violence cannot. 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Bus Driver 3, 4; Inviation Committee 4, JOHN HAROLD LAUGHTER In scorn of nature, art gave lifeless life. Dunn High 1 ; Art Club 2, Baseball 2, 3, 4; Journalism Club 3, 4, Secretary 3; Assistaint Art Editor High Times 3; Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Mirror Committee, Entertainment Commit- tee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Basketball 3, 4; Football 3, Social Committee 4; Art Editor The Shield 4. ELSIE LAVERLE LEE A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse. Home Economics Club 1 ; Library Club 2, 3, 4, Place Card Com- mittee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Usher, Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Invi- tation Committee 4, Advertising Staff The Shield 4, HAROLD BRAXTON LEE Men, like bullets, go farthest wh en they are smoothest. Hobby Club 1, Presdient 2, 3; Glee Club, Librarian 1 , 2, 3, President 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Monogram Club 4; Science Club 4; Theme Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Entertainment Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Advertising Staff The Shield 4, j! SENIORS PATRICIA ANN LEWIS Every viytue is more fair when it appears in a beautiful person. Heme Economics Club, Treasurer 1 , Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Accom- panist 4. Art Club 2; Journalism Club 3; Science Club, Program Chairman 4; Magazine Contest Winner 2, Future Teachers of America Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; The Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Hunter Johnson Music Club I, Publicity Chairman 2, Social Chairman 3, Vice-President 4; Theme Committee, Pro- gram Committee, Chairman Mantel Committee, Jr,-Sr. 3; Ad- vertising Manager High Times 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. RUDY DAVIS MANNING God gave friendship to him, and he has charmed us all. Wakelon High School I, 2, 3; Science Club 4; Inviation Com- mittee 4. EDNA RUTH McLAMB Modest, quiet, and demure, But very wise, you may he sure. Handicraft Club 1 , Reporter 2; Library Club 3. 4; Inviation Com- mittee 4. MARY LOUISE MOHR When a job ' s to be done she ' s always right there; Her energy and pep are beyond compare. Dramatics Club 1, 3, Art Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Majorette 2, 3; Program Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; North Carolina Writers Club 4, Co-Chairman Mascot Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4 BARBARA LAVENIA MOORE Thou, who hast the fatal gift of beauty. Four Oaks High 1 ; Handicraft Club 2, Library Club 3, Reporter 4; North Carolina Library Association 3, 4, Decoration Commit- tee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Ring Committee 4, JANE CLARK NOBLIN Anything done for another is done for oneself. Wendell High School I, 2; Library Club 3, 4; North Carolina Library Association 3, 4; Decorating Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Ring Committee 4. JOE FRANK OGBURN The truest wisdom, in general, is a resolute determination. Band I, 2, 3, President 4; Band Club 1, 3, 4; 4-H Club 2; ' The Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Program Committee, Table Com- mittee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Boy ' s State 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4; Invitation Committee 4. EVELYN FAYE OVERBY Love is a many splendored thing. Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Monogram Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 1 ; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; Usher Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Place Card Com- mittee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Mascot Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. MARGIE LOUISE OWEN The grass stoops not, she treads on it so light. Handicraft Club 1 ; Home Economics Club 2; Library Club 3, 4; Refreshment Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Mascot Committee 4. ELIZABETH ANN RACKLEY Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Home Economics Club 1 ; Journalism Club 2, Vice-President 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, Accompanist 3, 4; Junior Play Committee 3; Place Card Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Marshal 3; Girl ' s State 3; Hun- ter Johnson Music Club 1, 2, 3, Reporter 4; Future Teachers of America Club, Treasurer 4; Hospitality Committee 4; Class Treasurer 4; Copy Editor The Shield 4. FLORA OLLIS RADFORD The most useless day of all is that in which she has not laughed. Home Economics Club 1 ; Handicraft Club 2, Vice-President; Library Club 3; Place Card Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Dramatics Club 4; Hospitality Committee 4; Cheerleader 4; Monogram Club 4. MARGARET ANN SANDERS Respect is what we owe; love, what we give. Home Economics Club 1 ; Art Club 2; Journalism Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Menu Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Ring Committee 4; News Editor High Times 4. BOBBY HUNTER STANLEY His simple gift of being kind is greater than all wisdom of the wise. Hobby Club, Treasurer I ; Magazine Contest V inner 2; Theme Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Marshal 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Ring Committee 4. BOBBY TAYLOR STEPHENSON A friendly boy, whom they say Will do his best at work or play. Class Secretary 1 ; Glee Club 1, 3, Reporter 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, President 3, Vice-President 4; Chairman Theme Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Barretts of V impole Street 3; Monogram Club 4, Hospitality Committee 4. GEORGE RAYFORD STEPHENSON Deeds, not words. 4-H Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. MIRIAM KEARNEY STEPHENSON As full of spirit as the month of May. Home Economics Club, Vice-President 1 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3; Science Club, Secretary and Treasurer 4; Hunter Johnson Music Club, Secretary and Treasurer 4; Class President 2; Jr.-Sr. Waitress 2; Cheerleader 3, 4; Decorating Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Invitation Commit- tee 4; Snapshot Editor The Shield 4. PATRICIA ANN STEPHENSON To succeed where others have failed. Dramatics Club 1 ; Journalim Club 2 3, 4; World Peace Speaking Contest Winner 2, County Winner 3; Marshal 3, Barretts of Wimpole Sfreet 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; EntertainrTient Ccm- mittee, J -Sr. 3, Assistant Editor High Times 3; Editor High Times 4; Future Teachers of America Club 4; Co-Chairman Senior Play Committee 4; Copy Editor The Shield 4. MARY LOUISE STEVENS Her philosophy reflects these words: The best preparation for the future is the present well seen to, the last d2ity well done. 4-H Club 1 ; Art Club 2, Journalism Club 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, Assistant Publicity Chairman 3; Entertainment Committee, Chairman Refreshment Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Usher The Bar- retts of Wompole Street 3; Marshal 3; Assistant News Editor High Times 3, Senior Play Committee 4, Editor-in-Chief The Shield 4. HOOVER BOOKER STRICKLAND can resist everything except temptation. 4-H Club 1, 2; Science Club 3, 4; Decorating Committee, Jr.- Sr. 3; Mascot Committee 4. MARVIN EDWARD TAYLOR, JR. Don ' t let his silence fool you, He has his share of fun. Hobby Club 1 ; Science Club 2, President 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Wildlife Club 3; Mantle Decoration Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Mar- shal 3, Ring Committee 4, Monogram Club 3, 4; Snapshot Editor The Shield 4. FREDERICK ROOSEVELT TOOLE believe in work, but I ' m not in favor of it. . 4-H Club 1, 2; Science Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Vice-President Senior Class 4; Hospitality Committee 4. ELIZABETH ANN TURNER Life without music is a mistake. Dramatics Club 1 ; Art Club 2; Glee Club Accompanist 2, 3, 4; Unusual Words Club, Reporter 3; Music Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3; Marshall 3; Co-Chairman Hospitality Committee 4, Copy Editor The Shield 4. LOUIE JANE TWISDALE By the touch of her fingers you hear music. 4-H Club 1 , Glee Club Accompanist 1 , 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Hunter Johnson Music Club I, 2, Secretary and Treasurer 3, President 4, Journalism Club 2, 3, President 4, Class Vice-Pres- ident 2, Jr. -Sr. Waitress 2; Class Treasurer 3; Program Com- mittee, Dance Music Committee, Jr. -Sr. 3, Marshal 3; News Editor High Times 3, 4; Hospitality Committee, Cap and Gown Committee 4, Future Teachers of America Club, Pianist 3, Vice- President 4, Copy Editor The Shield 4. JOHN ARTHUR WALLACE, JR. Every god did seem to set his seal, to give the world assurance of a man. Band I, Secretary and Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Music Club 1, 2, Vice- President 4; Dramatics Club, Vice-President 3, The Barretts cf Wimpole Street 3, Assistant Sports Editor High Times 3; Marshal 3; Class President 4; Social Committee 4; Business Manager The Shield 4, SENIORS SANDRA LOLITA WARD What ' s in a name? That which we call a Rose would not by any other name smell as sweet. Home Economics Club, Secretary 1 ; Library Club 2, 3; Dramatics Club 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mascot Committee 4. BETTY JOSEPHINE WATSON . Smooth r-uns the water wher ' e the brook is deep. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, President 4; Dramatics Club 1, Vice-President 4; Art Club 2, Jr.-Sr. Waitress 2; Journalism Club 3; Table De- coration Committee, Jr.-Sr.; Monogram Club 3, 4; Assistant Ad- vertising Manager High Times 3; Marshal 3; Girl ' s State 3; Cheerleader 3, Head 4; Hospitality Committee 4; Assistant Edi- tor The Shield 4. LARRY RAYVON WHEELER He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. ' Hobby Club 1 ; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee, Deco- rating Committee, Jr.-Sr, 3; Senior Play Committee 4. BEVERLEY JANE WHITEHURST Life is dull without love. Dramatics Club 1 ; Glee Club 1 , 2; Art Club 2; Word Study Club, Treasurer 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Waitress 2; Class Treas- urer 2; Place Card Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Majorette 3, 4; Mono- gram Club 2, 3, 4; Mascot Committee 4. I DENNIS POE WIGGS Ambition has no rest! Band Club 1, 2, 3; Young Writers Club 4; Future Teachers of America Club 2, 4; Band 1, 2, Drum Major 3, 4; Program Com- mittee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Barretts of Wimpole Street 3; Ring Commit- tee 4; Basketball 2. SUE ANN WOOD A delicious Georgia peach. Vidalia Georgia 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3, President 4; Glee Club 3, Secretary and Treasurer 4; Marshal 3; Program Committee, Music Committee, Jr.-Sr. 3; Homecoming Queen 3; Co-Chairman Social Committee 4, Advertising Manager The Shield 4. All that glitters is gold when it comes to our class rings. Left: Sue Wood, Helen Hood Baker, Pat Lewis, and Marie Davis. Best All ' Around Most Accommodating JUNIORS Sally Batchelor Betty Bingham Beth Boyette Helen Braswell Virginia Britt Bobby Bryant J. W. Coats Faye Davis Janice Edwards Jo Ann Edwards Ronald Ennis Pope Hardee Edwin Hargrove Roy Hartley Wayne Hildebrand Dannie Hill Ralph Hill Dessie Belle Holland Frank Bennett Huntley Donald Johnson Doris Jones Emma Jones Marie Kemple Norma Kistler JUNIORS Lawrence Langdon Charles Lee J immy Lee Billy Lynch Howard Mallard Judith Manning Dalton Massengil Sue Massey Ruby McLeod Louise Messer Nancy Poole Moore Caroline Padgett Barbara Parrish Marjorie Parrish Edward Patterson R. E, Penny Annie Laura Peterson Nathan Peterson Bobby Pilkington Nancy Pitchi Ed Rose Ann Smith Billy Ray Stallings The patrons of our town open the doors of their homes to receive Sophomores, who solicit magazine subscriptions to help finance various projects in our school. SOPHOMORES Margie Allen Melba Jane Austin Faye Baker Bobby Barbour Eleanor Barbour Joyce Barbour Tucker Barbour Mary Ogie Baugham Anne Booker William Brantham Mary Jo Brown Barbara Ann Byrd Myra Byrd. Diane Creech Lin wood Creech Sherwood Creech Susan Creech Jane Crocker Linda Culbreth J. A. Daughtry Janie Daughtry Roy Dixon Peggy Drawdy Catherine Dupree D. B. Dupree Jimmie Eason Susan Eason Harvey Ennis Judith Evans Hubert Everett Hilda Grey Flowers Thomas Gardner Jimmy George Julia Gurganus Ann Hamilton Avis Hamilton Glenda Hamilton Jerry Highsmith Lucy Hill Larry Hill SOPHOMORES Douglas Hobgood Julie Hooks Billy Ray Jackson Anesha Johnson Angelina Johnson John Johnson Helen Jordan Roy Land Jerry Langdon Shirley Lassiter Judy Laughter . Frank Layne Ann Lee Carolyn Faye Lee Katherine Lee Phyllis Lee Ann Mallard Joyce Massengill Linda Massengill Betty McGowan Mary Moore Melzer Morgan Gail Ogburn Elizabeth Owen George Paddison Jean Parker Alvin Peedin Charlie Peterson Elsie Pope Sylvia Price Barbara Roberts Mary Ann Stallings Mike Starling Jean Stephenson Phyllis Stephenson Gaynell Severt Winnie Underwood Carolyn Watkins Ray Watson Ruthie Wellons w V 1 V i . . HH I A 1 . 7;v. ■ 1 - «  .• ! ' k. . f ■ ,X • . . ■ ' iS - ■ M ■ V i V V ( ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 . 1 !i 1 k 1 1 . ' iB 1 FRESHMEX John Allen Melvin Anderson Joyce Baker Glenn Barbour Jack Barbour Jerry Barefoot Grace Barnes Clyda Lynn Boyette Staton Boyette George Brantham Jackie Bridges Jack Broadhurst Patricia Ann Byrd Glenda Byrd Nellie Faye Byrd Dorothy Capps Judy Coats Leiand Cockrell Lillian Cooke Nancy Dance Alice Faye Davis Billy Davis Bobby Davis Clifford Davis Polly Davis Emily Faulk Billy Fuller Claudette Gurley Lester Hales Wade Hamilton Macy Hoyle Boyce Hudson Barbara Anne Johnson Betsy Johnson Buck Johnson Butch Johnson Frances Johnson Genevieve Johnson Glenda Johnson Johnnie Johnson FRESHMEN Bobby Jones Ermagene Jones Gwen Jones Martha Jones Ruthie Jones Jelynn Langdon Brian Langley Darrell Langston Nancy Lassiter Priscilla Lassiter. Joseph Glenn Lee Mary Nell Lee Tony Lee Wilson Lee Kenneth Leech Leo Lynch Landon Massengill Baron Lee Matthews Joyce Matthews Kenneth McCormick Barbara McGee Eleanor Medlin Thomas Melvin Janice Moon Carol Moore Edward Moore Patricia Moore Bobby Mozingo Anne Ogburn Walton Parker Donald Parrish Dennis Penny Patsy Pope Harold Puckett Douglas Putnam Rosie Quattlebaum Ronda Register Douglas Shirley Sashie Skinner Fay Smith FRESHMEN Gail Stancil Betty Jean Stanley Barbara Ann Stephenson Becky Stephenson David Stephenson Imogene Stephenson Mary Elizabeth Stephenson Bill Stewart Patsy Stewart Joan Kaye Strickland Danny Talton Jean Thompson Jack Upton Barbara Upchurch Mary Jo Warr Ronald White Everette Whitley Jo Anne Whitley Norman Whitley Jo Ann Wiges Wayne Williams Charles Williams Kenneth Woodard HEALTH IS A WORTHY INVESTMENT Freshmen girls develop poise, grace, and a pleasing ' appearance through healthful exercise and time devoted to problems of per- sonal appearance. ' 1 Many moments to remember are ours in S.H.S. It may be conversations in the locker rooms — Harvest Moon at the Homecoming dance — skits in chapel — Hamlet ' s soliloquy— hamburgers at Jack ' s — Band concerts — Glee Club — caps and gowns — and finally Pomp and Circumstance. FATHER OF THE BRIDE 1933 SENIOR PLAY Above: A typical family scene when the groom-to-be calls. Right: Mr. Banks (M. T. Baggett) in the role of FATHER of the Bride — the bride, Kay Banks (Betty Sue Hamilton). Left: Miss Massoula (Jennie Blow Layne), well known caterer, turns the household upside down in preparation for the wedding reception. CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN ' ' 1953 JUNIOR PLAY Left: Mr. and Mrs. Pied Piper (the Gilbreths) reminisce; decide their twelve redheads ARE cheaper by the dozen (Barbara Parrish and Jack Taylor). Above: A lesson in motion study. Mr. Gilbreth (Jack Taylor) demonstrates his plan to Billy Ray Stallings, Edwin Hargrove, Ann Stallings, Bobby Pilkington, Jimmy Lee, and Sally Wood. Right: It ' s a boy! Ann Stal- lings, Sally Wood, Nancy Moore FINALLY get a call while Billy Ray Stallings and Bobby Pilkington chide their sisters. ifli ssiillSSlii( THE There were problems, but we learned a lot and had fun. Left; Virgil Early, assistant editor; Louise Stevens, editor-in-chief; Betty Jo Watson, assistant editor. EDITORIAL THE SHIELD PRESERVED STAFF I Art editors Sandra Crumpler and John Laughter had their problems too but even they survived. With their heads together, our snapshot editors Joe Durward Creech, Marvin Taylor, Miriam Stephenson, and Sharon Daughtry cut and fitted each picture with care. 48 ELD 1956 BUSINESS They gathered together in close communion and made plans to meet the budget. The advertising staff, left to right: Pat Lewis, Mane Davis, Business Manager Johnny Wallace, Harold Lee, Mary Mohr, Charles Heavner, Faye Hardee, Ann King_ LaVerle Lee, Evelyn Overby, Helen Baker, Bryan Hill, Lib Black- man, and Becky Byrd. MEMORIES OF OUR TOWN STAFF The copy editors read the proof and made corrections Left: Ann Rackley, Jane Twisdale, Elizabeth Ann Turner, Miriam Humphrey, and Pat Stephenson. With tired feet and aching bones high salesmen meet to check final sales. Left: Faye Hardee, Pat Lewis, Helen Hood Baker, and Charles Heavner. 49 umn TIMES Above: Editor Pat Stephenson and as- sistant editor Barbara Parrish check over copy for the next issue of the High Times with Miss Lewis. Above: Advertising manager Pat Lewis and Miss Margaret Wayne, adviser, chalk up ad sales while assistant business manager Ann Stallings checks to make sure all are accounted for. Above: Almost ready for the press! But first news editors Margaret Sanders, Hal King, Sue Massey, Jane Twisdale, and Jack Taylor make a careful check on their copy with the aid of Mrs. Tarleton, school secretary. Left: Sandra Grumpier, art editor, and her assistants Sally Ann Wood and Ed Patterson prepare to cut the stencils for the ad section of the next issue. 50 II! JUNIOR-SENIOR DIXIELAND 5 Giftorians Sharon Daughtry, Helen Hood Baker, and Bill Holland are ably assisted by mascots David Whitehurst and Justine Blow. In a Dixieland setting southern belles sing Carolina Moon. Right: The dance began with a figure j ' S and the singing of our Alma Mater. Our cheerleaders led our team on the field, and Mayor Ben Baker crowned the homecoming queen, Betty Jo Watson, Fred Toole, her sponsor, and Coach Brown enjoyed the limelight too. i MITHFIELD O Aiid Our Above: Our senior quartet helped set the mood for the Harvest Moon ball. SELMA 13 Town Wept ' ' 1 mffff - Above: This skit was called a scene at the State Fair. Left: There will always be Moments to Remember. FIJTUIIE LEADERS ORGANIZE. FUTURE TEACHERS CLUB Above: Future Teachers Miriam Humphrey and Jane Twisdale learn Why Johnny CAN Read from observing in Mrs. Griffin ' s first grade room. Miss Herring is the F.T.A. sponsor. YOUNG WRITERS ' CLUB Left: Members of the North Carolina Young Writers Club of S.H.S. examine the new Student Issue published by the North Carolina English Teachers Associa- tion. Mrs. Glenn sponsors this group. Left: Sally Ann Wood, Jack Taylor, Charles Heavner. BAND CLUB Right: For musical tastes and talents students find themselves at home in the Band Club sponsored by Mr. Rogers. Here Virgil Early, Mike Starling, Sharon Daughtry, and Johnny Wallace get in on a real gone jam session. COMMERCIAL CLUB Above: Carolyn Lee, Janice Moon, and Joyce Matthews are proud of the Artyping which they have completed in the Com- mercial Club. Miss Lewis is their sponsor. MECHANICS CLUB Right: A motor is a simple thing to these apt mechanics in Miss Livingston ' s Mechanics Club. Left: David Stephenson, Bobby Mozingo, Brian Langley. ...AND SERVE SCIENCE CLUB Left: Man is a complicated animal but Mr. Hall simplifies the study for Marvin Taylor, Ben Daughtry, and Miriam Stephenson in the Science Club. WIDE AND VARIED INTERESTS 4-H CLUB Above: Jerry Langdon, Shirley Lassiter, Bobby Stephenson, Peggy Drawdy, Billy Da- vis, Dennis Penny, and Lillian Cooke learn how to use a movie projector, which is only one of the projects undertaken by the 4-H Club. WILDLIFE CLUB Left: There ' s an art in handling a gun, says Bobby Davis as four interested observers, Charles Lee, Ronald Ennis, George Paddison, and Bobby Pilkington look on. Mr. Brown sponsors the Wildlife Club. HOBBY CLUB Right: Miss Langford, sponsor of the Hobby Club, appreciates the creative effort of these would-be artists. Left: Jean Parker, Glenda Hamilton. Jimmy Eason, and Wade Hamilton. ...DEVELOP SELF RELIANCE HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Above: Freshmen girls Anne Ogburn, Imo- gene Stephenson, Jo Ann Wiggs, Jean Thompson, and Patsy Stewart learn to use a pattern in the Home Economics Club sponsored by Mrs. Cash, DRAMATICS CLUB Right: Aspiring young actors and actresses often show signs of great promise in the Dramatics Club sponsored by Mrs. Wilkins. Here Bob Johnson portrays Silas Marner as Nelda Godwin, Betty Jo Watson, Sue Wood, and Dons Jones look on. WILDLIFE CLUB Left: Where do the game runr ' When is the season? ' These and many other matters come under the interest scope of the Wildlife Club sponsored by Mr. Bain. Left: Frank Layne, Linwood Creech, Jack Broadhurst, and Joe Reed. TALENTS- DOMESTIC, DRAMATIC, ABfD ARTISTIC LIBRARY CLUB Above: Miss Herring relies on the Li- brary Club for many things — even spring cleaning. Here Louise Messer, Janice White, Faye Davis, Elmarie Johnson, and Jane Noblin dust library shelves. DRAMATICS CLUB Left: In the classroom or on the stage drama is fun, and Judy Laughter, Tony Lee, Phyllis Lee, Winnie Underwood, and Clyda Lynn Boyette are enjoying practicing this original skit. JOURNALISM CLUB Right: The past comes to life for Katherine Lee, Ann Booker, Susan Creech, and Jane Twisdale as they thumb through old scrap- books of S.H.S. compiled each year by the Journalism Club under the sponsorship of Miss Wayne. MUSIC MASTERS Develop Musieal Tastes and Talents PIANO INSTRUCTORS Miss Joan Neighbors Miss Laura Sexton ACCOMPANISTS: Jane Twisdale, Ann Rackley, Elizabeth Ann Turner, Nancy Lassiter, Gall Ogburn, Beth Boyette, Clyda Lynn Boyette, Pat Lewis. First Row, Left to Right: Frances Johnson, Emily Faulk, Patsy Stewart, Johnnie Johnson Jean Thompson bashie bkinner. . Second Row: Alice Faye Davis. Jackie Bridges, Lillian Cook, Judy Coats Becky btephensQn, Carol Moore, Priscilla Lassiter. . . . Third Row: Sally Ann Wood, Ruthie Wellons Pope u : ul ' yy ' ' y Ma y Og ' e Baugham. . , , Fourth Row: ' Dons i ?l ' D M Pi ' ' f Edwards, Ann Rackley, Sonja Johnson, Melba Jane Austin Margie Allen Fifth Row: Nelda Gowdin, Betty Joe Watson, Phylis Lee, Elizabeth Ann Turner, Peggy Drawdy Barbara Roberts, Faye Davis, Ann Stallings. , . . Sixth Row: Anne Booker, Julie Hooks Sylvia Price Judy ifnlr ' T ' n ' D M u M Daughtry, Myra Byrd. . . . Seventh Row: Ann Mallard, Emma ' jones Jane Twisdale, Dessie Bell Holland, Billy Davis, Melvin Anderson, Jimmy Eason Larry Hill Eighth Row: Betty McGowan, Helen Hood Baker, Harold Lee, Harvey Ennis, Howard Mallard Joe Durwood Lreech, bobby Davis. 60 First Row, Left to Right: Jo Anne Whitley, Glenda Johnson, Nancy Lassiter, Betsy Johnson, Gail Stancil, Joyce Baker, Faye Smith, Barbara McGee. . . . Second Row; Mary Jo Warr, Dorothy Capps, Janice Moon, Barbara Anne Johnson, Nancy Dance, Jelynn Langdon, Joan Kaye Strickland. . . . Third Row: Faye Baker, Anesha Johnson, Helen Braswell, Winnie Underwood, Julia Gurganus, Phyllis Stephenson . . . Fourth Row: Miriam Humphrey, Faye Hardy, Jo Ann Edwards, Anne King, Norma Kistler, Diane Creech, Kath- ryn Lee, Nancy Moore. . . . Fifth Row: Sandra Grumpier, Miriam Stephenson, Angeline Johnson, Mar- garet Sanders, Hilda Grey Flowers, Ann Hamilton, Clyda Lynn Boyette, Pat Lewis. . . . Sixth Row: Rebecca Byrd, Pat Stephenson, Mary Ann Stallings, Susan Creech, Jane Crocker, Evelyn Overby, Gail Ogburn. . . . Seventh Row: Sherwood Creech, Alvm Peedin, Ed Moore, Tony Lee, Jerry Barefoot, Clif- ford Davis, Susan Eason, Beth Boyette. . . . Eighth Row: Leiand Cockrell, Dennis Penny, Donald Johnson, Bobby Stephenson, Fred Toole, Virginia Britt, Mary Jo Brown, La Verle Lee. 61 THE SMITHFIELD I ■ I . : . K fc T m V Majorettes: Judy Coats, Ann Stallings, Emma Jones, Ann Hamilton, Jackie Bridges. First Row: Band Director Lee Rogers, Glenn Langdon, Tommy Gardner, Frank Creech, Butch Johnson, Macy Hoyle, Brack Wilson, Dennis Wiggs, Drum Major. Second Row: Melzar Morgan, Joe Ogburn, Eugene Woodall, Jimmy George ' , Edgar Baughn, Ed Wilkins. Third Row: Mike Starling, Virgil Early, Billy Howell, Joey Overby, Ben Baker, Sammy Simpson. Fourth Row: Bryan Hill, C. L. Gurganus, Wayne Williams, Roy Land, Bar- bara Parrish, Ted Jackson, Dewey Lawson. Fifth Row: Hubert Everett, Freddie Parrish, Diana Montgom- ery, Marc Wallace. Bobby Barbour, Charles Williams. Sixth Row: Billy Fuller, Harold Ogburn, Jean Stephenson, Jarmon Eason, Joe Glenn Lee, Staton Boyette. Seventh Row: Sharon Daughtry, Ann Mor- gan, Sue Massey, Lena Paddison, John Allen, Johnny Wallace. Eighth Row: Norman Whitley, Luther Lehew, Jack Upton. I U 62 DIRECTOR— Lee Rogers PRESIDENT— Joe Frank Ogburn MAJORETTES Left to Right: Judy Coates Beverley Whitehurst Emma Jones Helen Hood Baker Ann Stallings Ann Hamilton Jackie Bridges i Jl J% Seniors are always ready to help fresh- Much knowledge comes from the wise men. Ben Daughtry (upper left) directs use of our library. Norman Whitley, Mary Nell Lee, and Les- ter Hales in algebra review. Seniors LaVerle Lee, Joe Frank Ogburn, The long gray line in the cafeteria, and Edna Ruth McLamb exchange themes for amusing reading. 64 On the night of February 28 We woke ' our town ' and told the people that S.H.S. had won the final game in the Johnston County Basketball Tournament against Kenly after being runners-up in ' 54 and ' 55. Above; Smithfield ' s Captain Hal King clips the net from Four Oaks ' basket for a memento of the Red Devils ' victory. FOOT First Row, Left to Right: Jack Taylor, Tommy Gardner, Ed Rose, Harold Lee. . . . Second Row: Danny Talton, Hubert Everett, Bobby Pilkington. . . . Third Row: Edward Tyner, Marvin Taylor, Billy Ray Stallings, Glenn Langdon. . . . Fourth Row: Assistant Coach Harold Bain, Ray Watson, Jimmy Lee, Ronald Ennis. 66 BALL Co-Captain Joe Durward Creech Coach Roy Brown First Row, Left to Right: Mike Starling, Jerry Langdon, Joe Durwood Creech, Virgil Early . . Second Row: Jimmy George, J. A, Daughtry, Butch Johnson, Jerry Highsmith. . . . Third Row: Charles Lee, Macy Hoyle, Jack Broadhurst, John Laughter. . . . Fourth Row: Harvey Ennis, Bill Holland, Fred Toole, Coach Roy Brown. 67 First Row, Left to Right: Pope Hardee Janice Edwards Evelyn Overby Sonja Johnson Katherine Lee Winnie Underwood GIRLS Second Row: Phyllis Lee Virginia Britt Norma Kistler Sashie Skinner Nancy Lassiter Ann Mallard Third Row: Polly Davis Jean Parker Ann Booker Dessie Belle Holland Betty McGowan Sylvia Price Janice Edwards All-Conference First Row, Left to Right: Sherwood Creech Shelton Stanley Hal King P. E. Jones Bill Holland Second Row: Darby Wood Charles Lee Mike Starling Jerry Langdon Walton Parker Third Row: Coach Harold Bain John Laughter Ronald Ennis Jerry Highsmith Coach Roy Brown BOYS County Champs 71 Hal King All -Conference Hal King Bobby Stephenson RETURNING RASERALL LETTERMEN Bill Holland Ronald Ennis Fred Toole Da I ton Massengil MONOGRAM Lib Blackman Joe Durwood Creech Harvey Ennis Jimmy George Sonja Johnson Norma Kistler Charles Lee Evelyn Overby Flora Radford Shelton Stanley Marvin Taylor Ann Booker J. A. Daughtry Ronald Ennis Jerry Highsmith Dons Jones Glenn Langdon Harold Lee Walton Parker Joe Reed Mike Starling Fred Toole CLUB Virginia Britt Virgil Early Hubert Everett Bill Holland P. E. Jones Jerry Langdon Phyllis Lee Bobby Pilkington Ann Smith Miriam Stephenson Edward Tyner Jack Broadhurst Janice Edwards Tommy Gardner Dessie Holland Hal King John Laughter Ann Mallard Nancy Pitch i Billy Ray Stallings Jack Taylor Betty Jo Watson 1956 I WE ARE READY TO TAKE OUR PLACES IN OUR TOWN Here are our seniors stepping out of high school into our town and community- Smithfield. Fortunate in having reaped the benefits of the cooperation between school and community, they are now ready to patronize and join the advertisers of this book. To you, our advertisers, we, the students of Smithfield High, say Thank You. We hope you will profit by the ads placed in The Shield. We appreciate your friendliness, courtesy, and helpfulness at all times. 75 COMPLIMENTS OF JORDAN 8c HOLT, INC. HARDWARE Plumbing and Heating Contractors IF WE SELL IT, WE SERVICE IT. PHONE 2620 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF HOOKS and Um OIL COMPAM DISTRIBUTOR TEXACO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND HOOKS and LAYl TIRE CAMPAM DISTRIBUTOR FIRESTONE TIRES BATTERIES ACCESSORIES SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA SMITHFIELD AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA WILSON CHEVROLET CO. Chevrolet Cars Trucks BUIE MOTORS, INC. Lincoln - Mercury GARDNER MOTOR CO. Dodge - Plymouth PIPPIN MOTORS, INC. Cadillac - Oldsmobile STANLEY MOTORS, INC. Chrysler - Plymouth B. R. WILSON, INC. Ford Cars Trucks WILLIAMS MOTOR CO. Buick LITTLE ' S PONTIAC, INC. Pontiac SMITHFIELD MULE CO. LIVESTOCK MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE TRACTORS OLIVER TRACTORS FARM MACHINERY CLEAN USED CARS We trade for Anything that Walks or Rolls SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF WILLARD W. STANLEY Dealer for T. W. WOOD SON SEED CO. BULBS and PLANTS FEED - SEED - FERTILIZERS and INSECTICIDES PHONE 3068 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA CREECH ' S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS DIAL 2131 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS LEWIS HATCHERY Your Wayne Feed Dealer SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA G R A N T H A M ' S R n Y s ' D U 1 Y ft II 1 fi W 1 If U ii V MEN S SHOP SPECIALIZING EXCLUSIVELY IN BOYS ' AND YOUNG MEN ' S CLOTHING SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA r - — — I . COMPLIMENTS OF WALLACE WAREHOUSES WALLACE GIAIO CO. ROBERTS WELLOM, INC. A Complete Farm and Garden Supply Store FEEDS SEEDS EASTERN FERTILIZERS TRACTORS and EQUIPMENT TOBACCO CURERS HARDWARE Dial 2408 - 2233 CUMBERLAND Dairy Products Inc. 8th Street — Phone 3415 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF FIRST CITIZENS AND TRUST NORTH CAROLINA 1898 - 1956 Years of Service Complete Banking Service Commercial — Saving — Trust — and Installment Loan Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation OPPORTUNITIES . . . . in the industrial world today are unlimited. Automation, atomic energy, a rapidly increasing population — all point to a period of unprecedented growth in the industrial life of the nation. Like many others, the textile industry is just scratching the surface of its own latter- day revolution, which began less than a q uarter century ago with the introduction of man-made fibers. Burlington Industries pioneered in production of fabrics from man-made fibers, and has today grown to be the world ' s largest and foremost textile concern. For young men and women thinking in terms of a career, the textile industry today offers opportunity without bounds in manufacturing, merchandising, research, de- velopment and design, and many other related fields. The Smithfield Plant of Burlinoton Mills If oven into tht Life of Amertca EXECUTIVE OFFICES: Greensboro, North Carolina Burlington Mills, Pacific Mills, Burlington Hosiery Co., Peerless Woolen Mills, Burlington Decorative Fabrics Associates, Galey Lord, Goodall Fabrics, Burlington Narrow Fabrics, National Mallinson Fabrics, Burlington Export Co., Mooresville Mills, Burlington International BANK CO. BEST WISHES SMITHFIELD TOBACCO MARKET FROM ALL WAREHOUSES FARMERS PLANTERS WALLACE GOLD LEAF RIVERSIDE IN SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA TAYLOR COAL OIL CO DISTRIBUTOR SINCLAIR GASOLINE - KEROSENE HEATING OILS PRESTONE ANTI - FREEZE PHONE 2111 EAST MARKET STREET SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS O F FAY ' S SANDWICH COMPANY SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA HEAVNER AND OVERBY USED CAR COMPANY We Specialize in Clean Used Cars Phone 2438 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA JOHNSON COTTON COMPANY COMPLETE FARM AND HOME SUPPLIES FURNITURE - FERTILIZER JOHN DEERE TRACTORS Sales and Service Phone 2701 Smithfield, North Carolina COMPLIMENTS OF STEVENS SAUSAGE COMPANY PHONE 9438 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA THE SIGN : MEET THE GANG [ ; OF SERVICE And QUALITY SEE US FOR ALL OF YOUR FARM NEEDS JACK ' S DRIVE ! ------ _ ___ JOHNSTON FCX SERVICE ' J. W. EDWARDS, Manager SMITHFIELD - - . — — — — - - - - - - - - ---- - - — « ■ ■ ■ Compliments Of T — — —— — — ____ - - COMPLIMENTS OF CECIL ' S ESSO SERVICE Phone 3267 HOLT FARM CEWER, 11. ; Washing - Waxing - Lubrication COMPLETE ESSO PRODUCTS Atlas Tires, Batteries and ; Accessories : CUSTOM : GRINDING and MIXING 1 PURINA CHOWS ROAD SERVICE !: Truck Lune And Brogden Road CECIL WHITEHURSL Owner DIAL 2043 CITY FOOD MARKET : QUALITY MEATS AND GROCERIES vVe Deliver Phone 2415 Congratulations Seniors C. p. BATTEN S. E. BATTEN SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE : AT : LEDER BROTHERS AND WEAR WITH PRIDE The Newest and Most Complete Department Store JOHNSON ' S FLORIST Since 1919 FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Phone 2630 : SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA ' - - - -- -- - - - - - ,- - fr.rjr f f , , , , jf j.. — UNDERWOOD FUNERAL HOME ; SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA FUNERAL DIRECTORS SINCE 1897 Students and teachers appreciate book covers The boys ' locker room between classes. Left furnished by our First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. Ben Daughtry, Noble Capps, and Glenn Langdon, and Carolina Packers Inc. Left ; Noble Capps Bev- erly Whitehurst, and Bobby Stephenson cover new literature books. Talented senior boys in action. Left Johnny Wallace and Virgil Early. Ladies first , says courteous Dennis Wiggs to Janice White. COMPLIMENTS OF J 0 R D A N ' S OPE AIR f WARKET : SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF O. W. DUDLEY TOBACCO COMPANY LEAF TOBACCO HEAVIER and WALLACE IMPLEM EXT COMPAH SALES - SERVICE ; ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM MACHINERY SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA HUGH AllSTi ' S MEf S BOYS ' STORE A TRIAL IS ALL WE ASK Compliments Of GARDNER-CREECH OIL COMPANY YOUR FRIENDLY MOBILGAS DISTRIBUTOR BEST WISHES 1270 SMITHFIELD 1000 WATTS JORDAN ' S JEWELERS Since 1898 DIAMONDS - WATCHES SILVERWARE AND GIFTS SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA J. E. WILSON LIVESTOCK CO. HOGS - CATTLE - MULES Auction Sales Every Thursday 1 P. M. We Buy Hogs Daily Phone 2151 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA FOR QUICK AND DEPENDABLE SERVICE CALL RIVERSIDE CAB COMPANY Phone 2151 Courteous Drivers COMPLIMENTS K. R. EDWARDS CO. LEAF TOBACCO — SMITHFIELD TELEVISION CENTER no West Market Street — Phone 2659 Authorized Dealer For RCA SYLVANIA CAROLINA STA-DRI DISTRIBUTOR The Most Complete Paint Store In Johnston County We Feature a Paint For Every Purpose GIDDEN PAINT HANNA PAINT SOUTHERN COATINGS CONCRETE FOR CONCRETE On The Truck Lane ; Phone 3297 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA BEST WISHES BRIGHT LEAF AND BURLEY TOBACCO COMPANY ' - - — - - — — — — . 1 Congratulations Seniors W. H. RACKLEY GROCERY and MARKET VEGETABLES GROCERIES MEATS South Third Street Smithfield, North Carolina r- - — — . , COMPLIMENTS OF SMITH ' S ESSO SERVICE DIAL 9921 Smithfield, North Carolina I . , - . COMPLIMENTS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY FURNITURE ASSOCIATION Miller-Holland Furniture Company Rose Furniture Company Johnson Furniture Appliance Company Benson, North Carolina Barnes Furniture Company Four Oaks, North Carolina Selma Furniture Company Economy Furniture Company Dunn Furniture Company Selma, North Carolina Jones Brothers Furniture Company Kenly, North Carolina Horne Furniture Appliance Company Denning Furniture Company Talton Inc. G. S. Tucker Company Smithfield, North Carolina Pine Level Furniture Company Jones Brothers Pine Level, North Carolina Graduate To Greater Food Savings At Your Friendly COLOIIAL STORE Third Street Smithfield, North Carolina REFRESHMENT HEADQUARTERS Capitol Coca-Cob Bottling Company . — . — i 1 COMPLIMENTS OF PROGRESSIVE STORE SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA DENNING FURNITURE : COMPANY COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS - WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES 207 South Third Street ! SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA : Phone 2587 : - — ' 1 Rood THE SMITHFIELD HERALD ; for i; I Twice-a-Week I Coverage of Johnston County !; News and Opinion l ' . ■ — — IDEAL OIL COMPANY, INC. Distributors of SHELL PRODUCTS FUEL OIL GASOLINE I; — — • — i Compliments Of ; B. W. BOOKER AGENT FOR : V-C FERTILIZERS : SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA I -. — — — — — — — , — BINGHAM and PARRISH INSURANCE AGENCY I FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE ■ FOR : Home— Business— Auto— Farm REAL ESTATE-LOANS SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA ! ■ • - - . BATT JOHNSON ' S Barbecued Chicken and Pig Buffalo Rood SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA ; L Compliments Of i AUSTIN OGBURN COTTON CO., INC. Your Friendly Cotton Buyer A Y C O C K Smithfield-Selma Highway WHITLEY SPECIALTY CO. SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA CANDY GUM NOTIONS DRUGS SCHOOL SUPPLIES Phone 3647 You Nome it— If We Haven ' t Got It We ' ll Get It. HENRY H. WHITLEY, Manager BEST WISHES TO GRADUATING CLASS HOOD BROTHERS DRUG STORE Johnston County ' s Family Druggists Since 1879 ROSE ' S 5-10-25 CENT STORE Compete Line of School Supplies SMITHFIELD. NORTH CAROLINA W. B. OLIVER SON, INC. Good Fertilizer Let Us Gin and Buy your Cotton PHONE 3124 PINE LEVEL, NORTH CAROLINA John Dail ' s Service Station BEST WISHES TO THE SENIORS SELMA RADIO MUSIC COMPANY MAYTAG and WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES SYLVANIA TELEVISION We Service Everything V e Sell Norman Creech, Ov ner Dial 2291 Selma, N. C. THE FASHION SHOP SMART APPAREL and SHOES For WOMEN and CHILDREN Phone 2534 L. E. FERRELL, Owner SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA C. M. BLACKMAN INSURANCE AGENY FARM BUREAU MUTUAL COMPANIES LIFE - CASUALTY - FIRE BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA LAUGHTER ' S GARAGE GENERAL REPAIRS CARS, TRUCKS, and TRACTORS SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA PHONE 2371 ■7 WOODALL ' S VULCANIZING SHOP E. L. WOODALL, Owner Phone 3491 RECAPPING AUTO LITE BATTERIES BEST OF LUCK THROUGH YOUR JOURNEY OF LIFE. AYCOCK BUILDERS SUPPLY CO. 812 South Third Street SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Dial 2035 REX SHOE SHOP And SHOE STORE EXPERT SHOE REPAIRING COMPLETE LINE OF MEN AND BOY ' S DRESS AND WORK SHOES SMITHFIELD. NORTH CAROLINA ALBERT ' S SERVICE STATION TEXACO PRODUCTS Across From Post Office SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA ROGERS CONSTRUCTION CO. CONGRATULATES The Seniors of ' 56 STUCKEY ' S CANDY SHOPPE FINE PECAN CANDIES SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA HILL ' S GROCERY AND MARKET Groceries — Meats — Ice Cream Congratulations Seniors SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA PHONE 2780 . — — , , — DR. VON E. RHOADES CHIROPRACTOR 735 South Third Street General Practice Phone 2247 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA BEST WISHES WOODARD and CREECH DRUG COMPANY Prescription Druggists Phone 2316 W. GROVER CREECH - JOE A. CREECH WILLIAMS SHOE STORE Women and Children ' s SHOES EXCLUSIVELY SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA SELMA, NORTH CAROLINA FOR GOOD RECREATION PICKWICK At Your Leisure Hours SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA ALL GOOD AUTOMOTIVE PARTS COMPANY AUTO ACCESSORIES 3134 - 3135 SMITHFIELD -7 GERALD ' S GRILL Soft Drinks — Shakes Short-Orders — Sandwiches Courteous Curb Service Chicken In Box Pecan Grove SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA -7 J. Z. HILL GENERAL MERCHANDISE ROUTE NO. 2 SMITHFIELD NORTH CAROLINA HOWELL ' S GROCERY and MARKET NEXT TO JOHNSON ' S LAUNDRY SMITHFIELD NORTH CAROLINA -f THOMPSON ' S TEXACO SERVICE and RESTAURANT Selma— Smithfield Highway Washing— Greasing— Polishing Delicious Sandwiches and Regular Meals MARVIN ' S PLACE GAS OIL Across the River on U.S. 70 Phone 3506 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA SELL TOBACCO AND BUY FERTILIZER FROM FRANK L SKINNER CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS UPCHURCH PHARMACY SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA SELMA STYLE SHOP MISS CASSIE ABDALLA Smart Stylish Styles for Ladies COATS - SUITS - LINGERIE SELMA, NORTH CAROLINA WOODARD ' S MEN ' S WEAR I Fit For Men and Boys SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA For the latest In hair styling try PEARLE ' S BEAUTY SHOP under new management CHRISTINE CREECH-Owner Operators.- Ruby Taylor— Irene Bradberry Peggy Batten Peggy Newton and Revlon Cosmetics Phone 3309 TURNAGE and TALTON SUPER MARKET SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA ROSE PIANO COMPANY HIGH GRADE PIANOS SHEET MUSIC RECORDS STRINGED INSTRUMENTS HARMONICAS, ETC. NIXON BROTHERS TRANSFER AND PETROLEUM CARRIERS DIAL 2835 ROGER A. SMITH I INSURANCE REAL ESTATE I LOANS SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA MASSEY MUTUAL INSURANCE AGENCY Writes All Forms of insurance Hood Building: Room 35 Phone: Res. 3361; Office 2776 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA BEST WISHES! DR. W. G. LEE CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of ' 56 THE JEWEL BOX SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA SMITHFIELD HOG MARKET WE BUY HOGS EVERY DAY DIAL 3131 OR 3132 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments Of CENTRAL CAROLINA GAS COMPANY Distributors Of Guaranteed Bottled Gas Service Phone- 2533 •7 SMITHFIELD BUILDERS SUPPLIES COMPLETE BUILDING SUPPLIES Raleigh Road Phone 3442 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA RADIO SALES and SERVICE YOUR FRIGIDAIRE DEALER DENTON F. LEE SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments Of BOYETTE ELECTRIC COMPANY LUBY ' S MOBILE SERVICE 301 Highway SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA DAY ' S DRY CLEANERS The Kleeners That Klean Phone 2868 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA 1 LUBY F. ROYALL JEWELER Silver— China— Crystal Phone 2210 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA JOHNSON ' S LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANERS Smithfield ' s Only Sanitone Cleaners Phone 2305 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA 7 Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Selma, Inc. Compliments Of HOWARD ' S CLEANERS SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments Of BERNISE ' S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 3336 SMITHFIELD Best Wishes SMITHFIELD SAND AND GRAVEL COMPANY SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Day Phone-3335 Night Phone-3008 JORDAN MOTOR CO. T. W. JORDAN Smithfield and Selma FOR FINE FOODS EAT AT NELSON ' S SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Congratulations J. E. GREGORY 5-10-25 CENT STORE SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA EFIRDS DEPARTMENT STORE Correct Merchandise At Low Prices SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments Of STEER INN GRILL CLAYTON. NORTH CAROLINA -J c. 01 I odayi we are printers of the yearbook of your school. 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