Smithfield High School - Shield Yearbook (Smithfield, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1957 volume:

Donated by SUE MASSEY KIRKPATRICK Dedication To one who has Instilled in our youth A deep oppreciation for music; To one who has With patience endeavored To mold his students into accomplished musicians To one who has Enriched our community By making it his home and taking an active part in its affairs,- To Lee Rogers Musician, father, teacher— We dedicate this our ' 57 annual. 2 We turn the pages Of time And the river Of memories Surges through our minds. Eternol memories Of people Friends, strangers .... tea chers. Of enjoyment Sports, socials .... work. Of home Security, sacrifice . . . . understand Of emotions Joy, sorrow .... love. Of time past, time immutable Time forever lost in the river Of memories recalled For the bitter briefness Of a moment. The seniors graduate . . . The juniors step up . . . A new crop of freshmen start the long journey . . . So ends another year ... a year that can now only be recalled in reflections and memories reminder ... Well then Markham views tfie news. Right: You got any fresh peanuts? . . . Left: Porrish (Barbara) pins pictures by Picasso . . . and then we went to the art . research papers ... studying for mid-term exams on the day if snowed ... art and music ' Anybody seen the December 19, 1949 issue of Newsweel ? ' Me? I ' m writing on ' Petroleum ' . (J. W. Coats) Hold your head back. Son . . . don ' t be so nervous! ma in speech . . . play practice . . . bull sessions at Jack ' s . . . senior rings . . . tournament . . . then Rings for class of ' 57 came after Thanksgiving . . . Frank Huntley delivered; Pope Hardee, Emma Jones, Billy Lynch, Ann Smith, and Virginia Britt received. Those having torches will pass them on to others. FACULTY CLASSES . . . Miss Mary Tally B.S.S.A. Woman ' s College Commercial Miss Ruby Longford A.B., M.A. East Carolina College Newberry College Algebra Miss Eleanor Herring A.B., B.R.E. Flora MacDonald College; The Assembly Training School Latin, Librarian Mrs. A. G. Glenn A.B. Mary Hardin Baylor College Speech, English Mrs. Ramona Cash B.S. East Carolina College Home Economics Mrs. Alice Avery A.B. East Carolina College English Mr. Roy J. Brown, Jr. A.B. Atlantic Christian College Coach, History Mrs. Lois Peele A.B. Meredith College French 1 Mrs. C. W. Tarleton Secretary Tea and Sympathy .... Our teachers take a break ' during recess to relax and compare notes. Mr. Excel! Markhom A.B., M.Ed. University of North Carolina Civics, Science 13 i Don ' t get panicky! .... Mr. Brown ' s Phys. Ed. classes look forward to going out to play basketball, but they also learn many important facts about the human body. Tossed On the River Of Knowledge 2H + O = HoO . . . . Bobby Pilkington, Ed Tyner, and Ruby McLeod search for the unknown in Mr. Benton ' s chemistry class. 14 Suis . . . es . . . est . . . sommes. . . . Mrs. Peele ' s French class learns about Paris and French art as well as the basic grammar. Given ... to prove . . . proof . . . The students in Mr. Bain ' s geometry . Subject I verb | object .... These freshmen have been class learn hov to Think in solving the speaking English all their lives, but there seems to be no problems of life as well as those in geometry, end to the learning of it. The search for Bridey . . . Mrs. Glenn ' s speech class enjoys a hilarious journey into tne past. Wayne Hildebrand (Bridey) and Norman Underwood take us back to the time of candle dipping. Preparing In Time Present For the Future (x y) — xy = Billy Fuller struggles through the world of figures and equations while trying to work Miss Longford ' s algebra assignment. If ... it ... if ... it. . . . Typing prepares the sophomores for their senior research papers and the not so distant business world To lose the life you hove, for greater life; to leave the friends you loved, for greater loving; to find a land more kind than home . . SENIORS BETTY SUSAN BINGHAM Love is the heart of happiness. Aurora, Colorado High School 1, 2; Journalism Club 3; Table Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Commercial Club 4; Invitation Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. RENA ELIZABETH BOYETTE Life is like music. Home Ec. Club, Pres. 1; Glee Club 1, Accompanist 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Journalism Club 3; Marshal 3; Science Club 4; Chairman Cop and Gown Committee 4; Social Co-editor High Times 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. ANDREA CAMILLE BOYETTE It is easy enough to be pleasant. Kenly High School 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Marshal 3; Junior Play 3; Refreshment Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Journalism Club Sec- Treas. 4; Invitation Committee 4. HENRIETTA HELEN BRASWELL Let us, then, be up and doing. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 3; N. C. Club, Reporter 2; Commercial Club 4; Theme Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Copy Editor The Shield 4. ELEANOR VIRGINIA BRITT A smile that is worth all the praises of earth. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4,- Home Ec. Club 1; Dramatics Club 2; Magazine Contest Winner 2; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Journalism Club 3; Marshal 3; So-Social Editor of High Times 3; F.T.A. Club, Librarian 3, Treasurer 4; Science Club 4; Class Secretary 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. BOBBY WILTON BRYANT The tillage of the soil brings wisdom and strength to a man. 4-H Club I; Wildlife Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Social Com- mittee 4; Invitation Committee 4. JAMES WILLIAM COATS A face often reflects one ' s goodness. 4-H Club I, 2, 3, 4; Decorating Committee Jr.-Sr. 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. CLENNIS FAYE DAVIS Thoughts are of greater importance than words. Home Ec. Club 1; Hobby Club 2; Library Club 3; Commercial Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mascot Committee 4. wm MARY JANICE. EDWARDS Love and laughter come from within. Band 1, 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Band Club I; Hobby Club, Treas. 2; Science Club 3; Commercial Club, Vice-President 4; Basketball 1, 2; All-Conference 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4; Co-Captain Basketball 4. JO ANN EDWARDS The glory of life is its service to others. Bond 1, 2; Glee Club, Sec. an d Accompanist 3; Band Club 1, 2; Science Club 3; Cheaper by the Dozen, Prompter 3; Dramatics Club 4; Mascot Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. JOSEPH RONALD ENNIS Modesty and courage work well together. Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 3; Class Treas. 4; All-Conference 4; Co-Captoin Football 4. POPE LOFTIN HARDEE Bright as a berry! Home Ec. Club 1; Hobby Club 2; Science Club 3; Glee Club I; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Basketball 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Mascot Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. ROY SANDERS HARTLEY To study hard, think quietly, and act frankly is his symphony. Wildlife 1, 2, 3, Sec. -Treas. 4; Donee Band Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Ring Committee 4; Perfect Attend- ance Record 1-12. MILES WAYNE HILDEBRAND He who can master ideas, need not be a master of men. Science Club I, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Cheaper by the Dozen, Lighting and Sound 3; Social Committee 4; Snapshot Editor The Shield 4. DANNIE LORAN HILL To act is easy; to think is hard. Hobby Club 1; Dramo ' tics Club 2; Wildlife Club 3, 4; Decorating Jr.-Sr. Committee 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. MARJORIE PARRISH HILL Some lives are like the sun, warm and cheerful. Glee Club 1, 2; Home Ec. Club, Treas. 1; Dramatics Club 2; Journalism Club 3, 4; Chairman Invitation Committee Jr.-Sr. 3; Cap and Gov n Committee 4. RALPH McCOY HILL All in their lifetime carve their own soul ' s statue. 4-H Club 1; Science Club 2, 3; Wildlife Club 4; Track 3; Decorating Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. DESSIE BELLE HOLLAND Enthusiasm is the cup of contentment. Glee Club 1, Librarian 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2; Library Club 1; F.T.A. Club, Librarian 1, 2, Sec. 3, President 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Marshal 3; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Basketball 3, 4; Journalism Club 3; Commercial Club 4; Copy Editor The Shield 4; Co-Captain Basketball 4. FRANK BENNETT HUNTLEY It requires greater virtue to support good fortune than bad. Dramatics Club 1; Virginia Episcopal School 2; Band Club 3, 4; Chairman Ring Committee 4; Co-Chairman Social Committee 4. DONALD RAY JOHNSON He was a gentleman from soul to crown. Library Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Journalism Club 2, 3, 4; High Times Typist 3; Assistant Bus Driver 4; Ring Committee 4; Mascot Committee 4. DORIS LEE JONES It is like the discovery of a star. Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 1; Dramatics Club 1, 2, Sec- Treas. 3; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Journalism Club 4; Cheer- leader 3, 4; Monogram 3, 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4; Advertising StafF The Shield 4. EMMA RUTH JONES A good laugh lengthens life. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, A, Librarian 1; Home Ec. Club I; Dramatics Club 2; Marshal 3; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Chairman Refreshment Committee Jr.-Sr. 3; Band Club 3, Sec.-Treas. 4; Ring Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. MARJORIE MARIE KEMPLE It ' s quite an art to live life well. Home Ec. Club 1; Science Club 2; 4-H Club 3; Librarian 4; Invitation Committee 3; Library Club 4; Cop and Gown Com- mittee 4. NORMA LEE KISTLER There are some people one loves ' best. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1; Library Club 1; Hobby Club 2; Science Club 3; Commercial Club 4; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Monogram Club 3; Basketball 3, 4; Mascot Committee 4; Copy Editor The Shield 4. JOSEPH LAWRENCE LANGDON Diligence is effort at its best. Hobby Club 1; Science Club 2; 4-H Club 3, 4; Decoration Com- mittee Jr. -Sr. 3; Invitation Committee 4. CHARLES WILSON LEE, JR. Laughter holding both his sides. Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Ring Committee 4. JAMES WESLEY LEE Learn to labor and to wait. Wildlife Club I, 2, 3, Reporter 4; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Football 3; Decorating Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. BILLY LEE LYNCH Semper Fidelis. 4-H Club 1, 2; Science Club 3; Decorating Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Wildlife Club 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. RUBY EDWARDS McLEOD Don ' t stop on third! Library Club I, 2, 3; N. C. School Library Association 3; Theme Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Skit Kids Club 4; Ring Committee 4. HOWARD BRYAN MALLARD Nothing so hard, but search will find it out. Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Decorating Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; F.T.A. Club 3, Vice-President 4; Snapshot Staff The Shield 4. DALTON LOUIS MASSENGILL Diligence is the mother of success. 4-H Club 1; Football 1; Baseball 1 , 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Wildlife Club 2, 3, 4; Theme Committee Jr.-Sr. 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. SUE ELLEN MASSEY Great minds have purposes. Band 1, 2, Librarian 3, 4; Band Club 1, 2; Creative Writing Club 3, 4; Marshal 3; News Editor of High Times 3; Theme Committee, Giftorian Jr.-Sr. 3; Social Committee 4; Co-Editor of The Shield 4. THELMA LOUISE MESSER I ' m not arguing with you — I ' m tellin ' you! Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club ); Hobby Club 2; Library Club, Sec. -Trees. 3; Commercial Club 4; Invitation Committee 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. NANCY POOLE MOORE There is language in her eye, her cheek, her lip. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club, Vice-Pres. 1; Dramatics Club, Pres. 2; Homecoming Queen I; Journalism Club 3; Marshal 3; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Science Club 4; Ploy Committee 4; Advertising Manager The Shield 4. CAROLINE EDWARDS PADGETT The tongue shall be the trumpet of the mind. Dramatics Club I, 2, 3; F.T.A. Club 3, 4; Librarian 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Band 2; Program Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Mascot Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. BARBARA YVONNE PARRISH Some live to serve, others to embellish. Music Club I, 2; Band 1, 2, Sec. 3, 4; Creative Writing Club 3 Marshal 3; World Peace Speaking County Contest Winner 3 Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Assistant Editor High Times 3 F.T.A. Club 3; Pianist 4; Journalism Club 4; Editor High Times ' 4; Snapshot Editor The Shield 4. EDWARD RICHARD PATTERSON, JR: The dreamer who ' s making the dream come true. Wildlife Club I, 2; Journalism Club 3; Marshal 3; Art Staff High Times 3, 4; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Boys State 3; Science Club 4; Class Pres. 4; Art Editor The Shield 4. RANSOM EDWARD PENNY, JR. Water, water everywhere. Hobby Club 1; Bond Club 2; Bond t, 2; 4-H Club 3, 4; Decorat- ing Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Wildlife Club 4; Ring Committee 4. ANNIE LAURA PETERSON Goodness is the only investment that never fails. Wilson ' s Mills I; Science Club 2; Library Club 3, 4; Refreshment Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Ring Committee 4; Invitation Committee- 4. NATHAN DANIEL PETERSON He speaketh not; and yet there lies a conversation in his eyes. Wildlife Club 1, 4; Science Club 2, 3; Decoration Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Mascot Committee 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. I BOBBY GENE PILKINGTON Still achieving , still pursuing. Glee Club 1; Wildlife Club 1, Pres. 2, 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Class President 3; Chief Marshal 3; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Science Club, Pres. 4; Chairman Invitation Committee 4; Copy Editor The Shield 4. NANCY PITCHI Happiness is a butterfly. Wilkes High School 1; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Table Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Cheerleader 3, Chief 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Social Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. ELIZABETH FRANCES REID Glad that I live, am I. Greenville High School 1, 2, 3; Creative Writing Club 3; Decorat- ing Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Journalism Club 4; Social Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. EDGAR MAURICE ROSE A Rose by any other name would not smell as sweet. Hobby Club 1; Science Club 2; Wildlife Club 3, 4; Refreshment Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Ring Committee 4; Social Committee 4; Football 4. ANN ELIZABETH SMITH Better be a witty fool than a foolish wit. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club I, 2, 3; Library Club 1 ; Music Club, Business Manager 2, 3; Table Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Science Club 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. MIRIAM ANN STALLINGS It isn ' t beauty, so to speak: It ' s just IT. Glee Club, Librarian 1, 2, Assistant Publicity Chairman 3, Pres. 4; Class Sec. 1; Class Pres. 2; Home Ec. Club 1; Magazine Campaign Chairman 2; Dramatics Club 2; Class Treas. 3; F.T.A. Club 3; Marshal 3; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Band Club 3, 4; Majorette 2, 3, Head 4. WILLIAM RAY STALLINGS Rascals are always sociable. Wildlife Club 1; 4-H Club 2, 3; Dramatics Club 4; Football 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Mascot Com- mittee 4; All-Conference 4. SHELTON ROBERT STANLEY Life is mostly froth and bubble. Glee Club 1; Science Club 1; Wildlife Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Ring Com- mittee 4; Invitation Committee 4. H yit i ' ' flHHl L JANIE MAE STEPHENSON Good to he merry and wise. Home Ec. Club- 1; N. C. Club 2; Science Club 3; Marshal 3; Refreshment Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Commercial Club, Pres. 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. JOYCE MARIE STEWART It is better to he a young June-bug than an old bird of paradise. Glee Club I, 2, 4; Home Ec. Club I; N. C. Club Pres. 2; Dramatics Club 3; Invitation Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; Commercial Club, Sec.-Treas. 4; Invitation Committee 4. MYRNA BRIDGERS SUTTON Love is the lord and slave of all. Handicraft Club 1, Pres. 2; Library Club 3; Place Card Committee Jr. -Sr. 3; Journalism Club 4; Cap and Gov ?n Committee 4. JACK BORDEN TAYLOR have nothing to declare except my genius. Wildlife Club, Sec.-Treas. 1, 2; Creative Writing Club 3, 4, Pres. 3; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Marshal 3; Boy ' s State 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Co-Editor The Shield - 4. JAMES EDWARD TYNER His brow is wet with honest sweat. Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Manager Basketball 2, 3; Manager Baseball 3; Cheaper by the Dozen — Stage Manager 3; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. NORMAN EDMUND UNDERWOOD Every dog has his day. Band I, 2, 3; Band Club I, 2; Wildlife Club 3; Decorating Com- mittee Jr. -Sr. 3; Cheaper by the Dozen, Lighting and Sound 3; Science Club, Sec.-Treas. 4; Marshal 3; Ring Committee 4; Social Committee 4. SALLY ANN WOOD It is also possible that blondes prefer gentlemen. Home Ec. Club 1; Sophomore Class Sec.; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Art Staff High Times 3, 4; Creative Writing Club 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 3; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. Club 3, 4; Marshal 3; Teen Age Topics Smithfield Herald 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Monogram Club 4; Art Editor The Shield 4. THOMAS HARRY WOODARD Isn ' t life a hundred times too short for us to bore ourselves? Science Club I, 2, 3; Wildlife Club Pres. 4; Cheaper by the Dozen 3; Class President 2; Invitation Committee 4; Decorating Committee Jr. -Sr. 3. Jimmie Eason Susan Eason Harvey Ennis Judith Evans Hubert Everette Hilda Flowers Tommy Gardner Julia Gurganus Jimmy George Ann Hamilton Avis Hamilton Glenda Hamilton Jerry Highsmith Lucy Hill Douglas Hobgood Julie Hooks Anesha Johnson Angeline Johnson Helen Jordan Jerry Longdon Roy Land Their friendship, freshness, candor, curiosity, and delight the whole composite make. UNDERCLASSMEN SOPHOMORES 1 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 Ann Byrd Glenn Byrd Dorothy Capps Judy Coats Lillian Cooke Calvin Clearman Jean Creech Linwood Creech Nancy Dance Billie Davis Bobby Davis Clifford Davis Polly Davis Emily Faulk Billy Fuller Claudette Gurley Lester Hales Wade Hamilton Lorry Hill Mocy Hoyle Billy Ray Jackson Barbara Anne Johnson Betsy Johnson Buck Johnson Butch Johnson Frances Johnson Genevieve Johnson Glenda Johnson SOPHOMORES Johnnie Johnson Bobby Jones Ermogene Jones Gwen Jones i Ruthie Jones 1 f V m 1 Connie Longdon Jelynn Langdon 1 Brian Longley L uricii LurigsTOii Bobby Lore Nancy Lassiter Priscilla Lassiter Joe Glenn Lee Mary Nell Lee Tony Lee , Wilson Lee Leo Lynch . Baron Matthews Joyce Matthews Bobby Mozingo 1 Eleanor Medlin Thomas Melvin Janice Moon Carol Moore j Patricia Moore 1 f f A- _ Bill I Kenneth McCormick Barbara McGee Anne Ogburn Walton Parker Uonald rarrisn mt HfeM Dennis Penny Patsy Pope Harold Puckett Douglas Putnam IxUblC Vo UUI I IcUUUill Ronda Register Vann Scott Douglas Shirley Sashie Skinner Gail Stancil • ' 9 . j SOPHOMORES Betty Jean Stanley Barbara Stephenson David Stephenson Rebecca Stephenson Bill Stewart Patsy Stewart Joan Kaye Strickland Danny Talton Jean Thompson Jack Upton Mary Jo Warr Jo Anne Wiggs Everette Whitley Jo Anne Whitley Norman Whitley Wayne Williams Kenneth Woodard Betty Abell Phyllis Adams Linda Carol Ammons Nancy Ayscue Evelyn Barbour Ann Batten Edgar Baugham Londis Beasley Teresa Bradley Sarah Broodhurst Roy Brown Margie Bryant Woodrow Byrd Lois Cleorman Wesley Coble Donald Cockrell Leiand Cockrell Marie Cockrell Marshall Cockrell Norman Coe Thomas Cook Judy Cooke Linda Cooke FRESHMEN Mae Cooke Rose Cooke Frank Creech Herman Creech Mac Creech Tom Creech Sandra Dail Betty Sue Daniels Betty Daughtry Clifton Daughtry Glenn Daughtry Brenda Dunn Harvey Dupree Eugene Dixon jUFiiiun udoun Olivia Edmonson Preston Edwards Carita Ennis ' Jimmy Ennis Philip Ennis 1 Nancy Ford Gene Gilmore Jimmy Gordon Cinda Grantham Clyde Grigg I Cok 11 Michael Grimes Phillip Gurganus Frances Hall Cecil Hamilton Jean Hamilton ! W Bennie Hardee Jerry Higgins Patty Hildebrand Daniel Hill Sue Hill - ' -1 Mary Ann Honeycutt Thel Hooks Nancy Howell Ted Jackson Carroll Johnson i ■- « - FRESHMEN David Johnson Duncon Johnson Frances Johnson Susan Johnson Ann Jones Bolton Jones Ray Jones Robin King Janet Longley David Lee Luther Lehew Stephen Mackler Brenda Massengill Luther Massengill Diana Bess Montgomery Deane Moore Larry Moore Ann Rogers Morgan Barbara Morton Alice Moye Annie Moye Carolyn Norris Phyllis Pace Donna Ann Parker Freddy Parrish Helen Ruth Parrish Herbert Parrish Lena Rose Patterson Judith Perry Kay Pippin Edwin Price Dolores Puckett Margaret Rackley Maxine Radford Mary Helen Ragsdale Jerry Raynor Becky Reagen Bernice Rittenburg FRESHMEX Janice Smith Elizabeth Sneod Bud Stallings Faye Stanley Hazel Stanley Rexford Starling Evelyn Stewart Edward Strickland Sue Strickland Betty Talton Geraldine Taylor Peggy Ann Thomas Thomas Toole Dorothy Twisdale Ellen Tyner Margaret Ann Tyner Jackie Wall Mac Wallace Bonnie Walters Warner Wells - 00 I Saturday night . . . Skits . . . Four Juniors moan out their — rendition of Autumn Leaves. (M. Starling; J. Langdon; ■ S. Creech; M. Morgan). Oh, Elvis!! (Ed Rose) BELOW: Saturday . . . Decorating the Hut . . . It ' s a man ' s work, but there weren ' t any men . . . Janice Edwards, Dessie Belle Holland, and Jo Ann Edwards didn ' t mind though. RIGHT: Fri. night . . . Crowning the Homecoming Queen . . , Ann Stallings was the beauty picked by the beasts . . . Ronald crowns her . . , Everybody tries to get in the pic. SMITHFIELD 6 SI AS TIME HURTS, SOpO Saturday night . . . Homecoming Dance! 1 ' . . . More old Grads than ever. Thursday morning . . . Pep rally . . . Cheerleaders raise moral support for team . . . Also, dedications made to coaches. Ielow: Saturday . . . Decorating the Hut . . . It ' s a man ' s ork, but there weren ' t any men . . . Janice Edwards, Dessie elie Holland, and Jo Ann Edwards didn ' t mind though. IGHT: Fri. night . . . Crowning the Homecoming Queen . . . Ann Stallings was the beauty picked by the beasts . . . Ronald crowns her . . . Everybody tries to get in the pic. Hi Marriages are mode in have to be lived on earth. heaven, but they Doctor Marshall (Johnny Wallace), Catherine Marshall (Sue Wood) and Peter John Marshall (Eddie Patterson) Above: Judith Bickle (Pat Stephenson) and Jessie Bickle (Mary Louise Mohr) lay down the law about how the church should be run. eterr A MAN CALLED PETER 1956 SENIOR PLAY Left: It ' s Christmas time in the Marshall home . . . Steve Grant (Marvin Taylor, Jr.) has his problems as a father and husband . . . Susan Grant (Sharon Daughtry), his daughter, is confused too . . . George Yost (Hal King), engaged to Susan, is concerned. Below: Convalescing Peter Marshall (Johnny Wallace) gets plenty of attention from Nancy Everette (Pat Lewis) and Barbara Logan (Jane Twisdale) plus flowers from Susan Grant (Sharon Daughtry). Above: Mrs. Gibbs (Ann Booker) and Mrs. Webb (Mary Ann Stallings), who cooked three meals a day . . . one for twenty years and one for forty . . . with no summer vacation . . . never had a nervous breakdown or thought themselves hardused, either, served breakfast to their families. (Jerry Highsmith, Ann Booker, Mike Starling, Jimmy Eoson, Susan Creech, Mary Ann Stallings, Douglas Hobgood). Right: The stage manager (Tucker Barbour), narrator, historian, poet, and philosopher of Our Town, leans against the proscenium pillar in a meditative mood . . . Everybody knows in their bones something is eternal. OUR TOWN 1956 JUNIOR PLAY Below: Editor Webb (Douglas Hobgood) admonishes moon-struck Emily (Susan Creech) . . . Don ' t let your mother catch you. Enthusiastic Rebecca (Mary Baugham) warns her older brother George (Mike Starling) that . . . The moon is gettin ' nearer ' n nearer ' til there ' ll be a big ' splosion. Right: J. A. Daughtry, Tommy Gardner, and Jimmy George, George ' s friends from the sand lot, jeer at the wedding . . . Ha George . . . You old geezer you! I HI First Row, Left to Right: Jack Upton, Sue Massey, Lena Rose Patterson, Jean Stephenson, Ann Morgan, Kathie Lassiter, Ed Boyette, Joe Glenn Lee . . . Second Row: John Allen, Hubert Everett, Billy Fuller, Melzer Morgan, Edgar Baugham, Sammy Johnson, Walton Parker, Wayne Williams, S. B. McLamb, Clarence Olive, Ben Baker, Staton Boyette . . . Third Row: Steve Mackler, Diana Bess Montgomery, Ed Wilkins, Roy Land, Eugene Woodall, Bert Reed, Brack Wilson, Bud Stollings, Macy Hoyle, Tommy Gardner, Butch Johnson, Sammy Simpson, Joey Overby, Michael Blackman, Cecil Hamilton, Steve Ratcliffe, Becky Reagen, Billy Howell, Mike Starling . . . Fourth Row: Harold Ogburn, Jarman Eason, Freddy Parrish, Mary Helen Rags- dale, Calvin Clearman, Luther Lehew, Dewey Lawson, Barbara Parrish, Bobby Barbour, Nancy Langdon, Director Lee Rogers. SMITHFIELD HIGH S.H.S. band, spectacular in its red and white uniforms, receives a welcoming ovation wherever it goes. The public takes pride in this phase of our school program whether in a Christmas or Shrine parade, whether in a band clinic, or whether in a marching session on a hot dusty field in September. Led by high stepping majorettes and drum major, the band glori- ously represents the spirit of Smithfield High School. The ma- jorettes are (Left to Right) Emma Jones, Ann Hamilton, Ann Stol- lings, Jackie Bridges, Judy Coats. 9 Our dance band is mode up of the most occomplished musicians from the high school band. It is a highly competitive organization and the boys work hard to keep their seats. This group is in great demand at local dances and parties. First Row, Left to Rigtit: Roy Land, Hubert Everett, Joe Glenn Lee, John Allen, Billy Fuller, Melzer Morgan . . . Second Rov : Dewey Lawson, Sammy Simpson, Mike Starling, Lee Rogers, director. Butch Johnson, Frank Huntley, Tommy Gardner. SCHOOL BAND A special jam session of the odd instrument sextet practice. Left to I Right: Jack Upton, Joe Glenn Lee, John Allen, Hubert Everett, Ben i Baker, Staton Boyett. The music library of S.H.S. is an excellent one and new additions are made to it each year. It contains the usual military marches but its taste extends from popular tunes such as Lis- bon Antigua to classics such as The Barbour of Seville. Here our band officers try to create some semblance of order out of this multitude of music. Melzer Morgan (seated left) is our pub- licity chairman and drum major, Bobby Barbour, president; Bar- bara Parrish (left) secretary- treasurer,- and Sue Massey, librarian. First Row, Left to Right: Pattie Hildebrand, Phyllis Pace, Cinda Grantham, Sue Hill, Kay Pippin, Olivia Ed- monson, Bonnie Walters, Betty Talton, Carita Ennis, Margaret Rackley, Betty Abell, Pat Whitley, Nancy Ayscue, Dorothy Twisdale, Barbara Morton, Sue Strickland, Brenda Massengill, Rose Cooke, Evelyn Stewart, Joyce Roberts . . . Second Row: Adalia Wiggs, Judy Cooke, Mary Ann Honeycutt, Betty Sue Daniels, Peggie Thomas, Delores Puckett, Evelyn Barbour, Sarah Broadhurst, Deanne Moore, Anne Batten, Jackie Wall, Susan Johnson, Sandra Dail, Frances Johnson, Teresa Bradley, Ellen Tyner, Nancy Ford, Frances Hall . . . Third Row: Lillian Cooke, Becky Stephenson, Jackie Bridges, Gwen Batten, Jo Ann Wiggs, Priscilla Lassiter, Margie Allen, Barbara Stephenson, Phyllis Stephenson, Lucy Hill, Nancy Dance, Norma Kistler, Carol Padgett, Winnie Underwood, Joan Kaye Strickland, Miss Parker . . , Fourth Row: Ruthis Wellons, Janice Edwards, Pope Hardee, Melba Austin, Janie Daughtry, Anesho Johnson, Mary Nell Lee, Barbara Johnson, Dorothy Capps, Mary Jo Warr, Gail Stancil, Julia Gurganus . . . Fifth Row: Sally Ann Wood, Frances Johnson, Louise Messer, Faye Davis, Betty Jean Stancil, Mary Ann Stallings, Susan Creech, Ann Stallings, Susan Eason, Dianne Creech, Barbara McGee, Camille Boyette, Katherine Lee, Nancy Moore . . . Sixth Row: Sylvia Price, Ann Byrd, Julie Hooks, Phyllis Lee, Judith Evans, Myra Byrd, Barbara Rob- erts, Helen Braswell, Sashie Skinner, Betsy Johnson, Gail Ogburn, Jo Ann Edwards, Clyda Lynn Boyette, Nancy Lassiter . . . Seventh Row: Peggy Drawdy, Emma Jones, Emily Faulk, Herman Creech, Clyde Grigg, Jerry Higgins, Jimmy Ennis, Jimmie Eason, Thel Hooks, Wesley Coble, Frank Whitley, Billy Davis, Warner Wells, Doris Jones, Ann Hamilton, Angeline Johnson, Beth Boyett . . . Eighth Row: Dessie Belle Holland, Judy Laughter, Arthur West, Larry Moore, Donald Johnson, Frank Creech, Alvin Peedin, Thomas Toole, Tony Lee, Dennie Penny, Harvey Dupree, Melvin Anderson, Hilda Flowers, Jo Ann Whitley, Joyce Baker, Ann Mallard, Ann Booker, Betty McGowan, Harvey Ennis, Howard Mallard, Carol Johnson, Jerry Barefoot, Bud Stallings, Mac Wallace, Leiand Cockrell, Bobby Davis, Sherwood Creech, Jack Broadhurst, Mary Jo Brown, Virginia Britt, Gene- vieve Johnson. GLEE CLUB DIRECTOR Miss Flora Parker PIANO INSTRUCTOR Miss Flora Canaday PIANO INSTRUCTORS Miss Joan Neighbors, Miss Ann Thunberg MUSIC DEPARTMENT No phase of our school gives more pleasure to the members, the school itself, and to the public than our music department. The fourth period every day finds a hundred or more music loving boys and girls gathered in the auditorium with Miss Parker ready to teach them a nevv song or rehearse a group of old ones for some program or concert. The Glee Club has invitations to sing for various clubs, churches, civic groups, and banquets. They moke an impressive group v herever they go, and v hen they appear at the State Music Contest each spring in Raleigh they usually bring home a superior rating. We salute Miss Parker for her untiring interest in and patience with her many students, and we congratulate the mem- bers of our Glee Club for their many glowing accomplishments. Our piano department has done outstanding work through the years. From this department hove come superior musicians ranging from Little Symphony soloists and concert pianists to the boy or girl who plays a hymn in Sunday School. Miss Flora Canaday and her staff members deserve high honor and praise for bringing out the best in those students who ore privileged to study under them. ACCOMPANISTS Jo Ann Edwards Beth Boyette Clyda Lynn Boyette Priscilla Lassiter Gail Stancil Susan Johnson Olivia Edmonson Nancy Lassiter (seated) THE S TA F F Dear Reader: A moment to do o little reflecting ourselves! Twelve years of our lives have been spent here . . . lives full of joy, sorrow , work, play, and lasting friendships. We hove attempted in a few brief months to capture in both pictures and words scenes of our final year and to enclose them within the covers of this book. They are memories now. Preserve them well and look a second time. The publishing of our yearbook required the work and co-operation of many. We have received both and we are grateful. Our thanks to Miss Wayne for reminding us to go to lunch each day; to Edward and Sally Ann for their just right finished product; to Butch for his loyalty in being on the scene with his camera; to the advertising staff for their patience, wining smiles, and blistered feet. Editing the 1957 Shield has been a unique experience. Although it was hard work we found time to enjoy ourselves and to take advantage of all opportunities. As editors we ' ve seen a lot come and go . . . mainly Mrs. Glenn. We apologize for obvious plagiarisms or triteness in any form. Truly it was our intention to give you something fresh and new. To next year ' s editors we extend our best wishes. Work hard . . . and you too will find the experience worthwhile. Sue and Jack They whack . . . they cut . . . they fit the pictures! Snapshot editors hlelen Braswell, Howard Mallard and Barbara Parrish. Peck! Peck! Click! Click! There goes the last quota- tion under the fifty-sixth senior ' s name. Copy editors Norma Kistler, Dessie Belle Holland, and Bobby Pilkington. Pi ' . i i ' ; When four such heads get together, anything can happen and so it did . . . the 1957 Shield. Left to Right: Art Editor Sally Wood; Co-editors Jack Taylor and Sue Massey; Art Editor Edward Patterson. There ' s Nothing Like a Dame when it comes to soliciting ads especially when our business men realize that a yearbook is a valuable contribution to the community. Left to Right: Nancy Pitchi, Betty Bingham, Nancy Moore, Carol Padgett, Jo Ann Edwards, Janice Edwards, Pope Hardee, Doris Jones, Virginia Britt, Ann Smith, Beth Boyett, Emma Jones, Betsy Reid. Meditating . . . cogitating . . . reflecting . . . Who wouldn ' t Under lock and key they kept their treasure and when they after sponsoring seven editions of The Shield and the counted . . . the budget balanced. Left: Nancy Moore, eighth coming up? Mrs. A. G. Glenn, Adviser, The Shield Advertising Manager,- Ann Stollings, Business Manager. Sally Ann Wood (left), Betty McGowan (center), and Edward Patterson members of the art staff doodle a drawing for the cartoon page while Miss Wayne, adviser, watches. Editor: Barbara Parrish (right) Ass ' t. Editor: Mary Ann Stallings H I G H I M E The High Times has been greatly improved this year by our editorial staff. Our business managers Julie Hooks (right), and Ruthie Wellons (center) ex- amine a paper, which Miss Tally has just run off the press, for another of the novel ideas which have been appearing. S TA F F The news editors write much of the material for the High Times. Here they get a scoop from Miss Herring and Mrs. Glenn. News Editors (left to right): George Paddi- son, Melzer Morgan, Mary Ogie Baughom, Ann Booker. 58 WE REMEMBER . . . We remember . . . the New Elementary School with nine modern classrooms . . . our football coach, Mr. Brown, voted coach of the year in the East Central Conference . . . our homecoming queen, Ann Stallings crowned on the muddy football field . . . the maga- zine soles campaign which required superior sales- manship to persuade reluctant housewives . . . Joan Kaye Strickland had all the qualifications and was declared winner . . . Virginia Britt and Doris Jones solicited the good will and support of the business men and came out high ad salesmen for the 1957 Shield. c u B s SCIENCE CLUB Above: This group of future scientists experiment with chemicals under the close supervision of Mr. Benton. (Left to Right) Bobby Pilkington (seated), Wayne Hildebrand, Susan Eason, Norman Underwood and Brian Longiey. WILDLIFE CLUB Right: Harry Woodward (left) thinks gun safety is a great importance to club members. Buck Johnson and Norman Coe prefer to demonstrate the fine points of the rod and reel. JOURNALISM CLUB Left: Barbara Parrish (left) insists that the High Times ' school paper, needs some new features to liven it up. Ann Booker (seated), Camille Boyette and Kathryn Lee agree, and all four put their heads to work on this project. 60 CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Right: Searching for ideas . . . fresh and new, to phrase in catchy sentences is the main task of this club. Gail Ogburn and Jimmy George (standing) suggest pictures for motivation. They stand watch over Darby Wood and Ann Mallard who are striving to write something original. 4-H CLUB Left: 4-H clubbers sometimes vary their program with musical numbers. Here the quartet gives a special number. (Left to Right) Jerry Langdon, Barbara Ann Johnson, Jean Stephenson, and Eugene Woodall. Jelynn Langdon is at the piano. DRAMATICS CLUB Below: All the world ' s a stage . . . even for the members of our dramatic clubs. In this club the members learn to write original skits and to act them out. (Left to Right) Sarah Broadhurst, Joe Reed, Har- vey Ennis, Cinda Grantham, Howard Mallard, Winnie Underwood. c L U B S 61 HOBBY CLUB Right: Frank Creech (standing) inspects a fin- ished product OS Danny Talton (left) and Lin- wood Creech begin work on a new plane. The members of this club become experts under the direction of Miss Longford. HOME EC CLUB Right: The purpose of this club under the direction of Mrs. Cash is to develop person- ality, leadership, and social poise and to form 0 closer link between the school and the home. Making doll clothes is one of the many projects attempted by this club. (Left to Right) Nancy Ayscue, Barbara Morton, Dolores Puckett, Glenda Johnson, Mrs. Cosh, and Kay Pippin. ol pos lieceol Odd F crepe crockc LIBRARY CLUB Left: The library is one of the most attractive and most popular departments in Smithfield High School. Many new books have found their places on the library shelves this year. Their bright jackets and the attractive bulle- tin boards throughout the library present a challenge to the student to broaden his acquaintance with books. Miss Eleanor Her- ring, librarian, speaks with pride of her staff. Jean Hamilton, Patsy Pope, Linda Culbreth, and Glenda Hamilton ore only a few of her efficient assistants. into (left JQfii; 62 ARTS AND CRAFTS CLUB Right: Mrs. Avery sponsors this club and is capable of passing on many original ideas to her members. Recently they made artistic flower arrangements and put them on display. Four girls work with crepe cord covering vases and jars and making cracker trays. Ann Batten (seated on floor), Adolia Wiggs, Mary Honeycutt, and Margaret Rackley (standing). Left: Band club officers get together to work out a difficult number before the next meet- ing. (Left to Right) Melzer Morgan, reporter,- Emma Jones, secretary,- Roy Land, president,- and Mike Starling, treasurer. Right: Students get a better understanding of the business world in this club. Three senior girls have mutual interests and are brought into close fellowship as they work together. (Left to Right) Janie Stephenson, president,- Janice Edwards, vice-president; and Mane Stewart, secretary. 63 The athlete . . . is lean and sinewy with muscular legs ATHLETICS... omiTnTiela AA 40 Benson U omiTntieiu Burgaw o orniTnTieiQ 1 o Beuloville A o Smithfleld 1 0 Warsaw y orniTnTieia T? oO viT. k iive n bmitntield zo La Orange 6 Smithfleld 6 Wallace 30 Smithfield 32 Richlands 0 Smithfleld 6 Selma 7 First Row, Left to Right: Jack Broadhurst, J. A. Daughtery, Billy Ray Stallings, Ronald Ennis, Jack Taylor, Joe Reed, Ed Rose . . . Second Row: Harold Puckett, Jimmy George, Clifford Davis, Joe Glenn Lee, Phil Ennis, Mike Starling, Jerry Langdon, Hubert Everett . . . Third Row: Harvey Ennis, Frank Creech, Butch Johnson, Larry Langston, Jerry Highsmith, Rex Starling, Robin King . . . Fourth Row: Coach Roy Brown, Tommy Gard- ner, Jerry Barefoot, Danny Talton, Edv ard Tyner, Macy Hoyle, Bobby Pilkington, Assistant Coach Bain. Left: Jack Broadhurst tucks and scats ... the Red Devils rolled up over 1500 yards rushing this year. Middle: Ken McCormick (36), of Junior Varsity fame, goes after half pants (25) with blood in his eyes . . . the Red Imps had a 1-3 record for their first year. Right: Ronald Ennis (15), one of Smithfield ' s several de- fensive stars, pounces on a straining La-Granger . . . Smithfield had one of the best defensive teams in the conference, allowing their opponents an average of only seven points per game. BALL 1956 Football, OS in any sport, is nine tenths hard work and one tenth glory . . . Coaches Brown and Bain preached fundamentals, and the boys practiced what they preached. While quarterbacks discuss on Monday morning what should have been done during Friday night ' s game, the Red Dev ls pre- pare for next Friday . . . Coach Brown gives the team a scouting report on their next opponents. ★ SENIORS Ronald Ennis, Co-Captain Halfback All-Conference Bobby Pilkington Halfback Ed Rose Fullback Billy Stallings Guard All-Conference Ed Tyner Tackle Jack Taylor, Co-Captain End All-soployed 1 20 J Front Row, Left to Right: Pope Hardee, Janice Edwards, Dessie Belle Holland, Phyllis Lee . . . Second Row: Winnie Underwood, Norma Kistler, Virginia Britt, Nancy Lassiter, Katherine Lee, Sylvia Price . . . Third Row; Jean Parker, Ann Booker, Ann Mallard, Betty McGowjn, Sashie Skinner, Polly Davis. Co-captains Dessie Belle Holland and Janice Edwards (in white). Lack of experience was not a handicap for the girls ' team this season, but lack of offensive rebound strength resulted at times in the inability to score consistently. Defensively the team has played well. When the team put out its best effort, it was capable of defeating any of the teams in the league. s 3 - , Octopus . . . Shelton Stanley (13) takes time out from playing to lead a group in a stretching exercise commonly called the windmill. B A S K E T B A L L Basketball gone ballet . . . notice the identical grace and form of Shelton Stanley and Jerry Highsmith (dark jerseys, center) . . . No. 29 had rather dance the Minuet. Red Devil center, 6 ' 3 Jerry Highsmith, drives through two opponents in another attempt to dunk one. First Row, Left to Right: Jerry Highsmith, Charles Lee, Shelton Stanley, Ronald Ennis, Douglas Hobgood Second Row: Joe Reed, Darby Wood, Mike Starling, Jerry Langdon, Walton Parker. The boys seemingly had their woes due to graduation losses but eliminated them soon enough to compete on even terms with their opponents. One early season problem, lack of height, was solved by two inexperi- enced boys with a personal desire to improve their play. This, combined with the steadiness of returning lettermen, resulted in good team balance. Individual ability, determination to prove better than their opponent, and school pride resulted in this year ' s team giving a good account of themselves. Co-Captains Charles Lee and Ronald Ennis Kneeling, Left to Right: Ronald Ennis, Bob Johnson, Jock Broodhurst, Joe Lee, Joe Reed. Standing: Ed Rose, Clifford Davis, hiarold Puckett, Marvin Taylor, John Allen. TRACK TEAM 1956 Smithfield ' s first track team didn ' t astound the H.S.T.A. ... as a matter of fact it didn ' t win a single meet. But enthusiasm and willingness to learn made it the most popu- lar spring athletic group. Designed originally as a condi- tioner for other sports, the track program was loosely organized and had no home track. The boys ' enthusiasm soon surpassed their desire to get in shape, and, with their own time and labor, proceeded to convert the recrea- tion pork into a track field with broad jumps, high jumps, shot and discus throws, a pole vault, and several dash lanes of varying length. As a result of the interest in track in our country, a tri-county league was formed which begins a new day for this sport in our athletic program. 0K ' f f ! ' ' y rl Hi MONOGRAM Ann Booker J. A. Daughtry Hubert Everett Dessie Holland Doris Jones Charles Lee Ann Mallard Nancy Pitch! Ann Smith Jack Taylor Virginia Britt Janice Edwards Tommy Gardner Julie Hooks Norma Kistler Joe Glenn Lee Dalton Massengill Harold Puckett Billy Ray Stollings Edward Tyner CLUB William Brontham Harvey Ennis Jimmy George Mocy Hoyle Jerry Langdon Phyllis Lee Walton Parker Joe Reed Shelton Stanley Ruthie Wellons Jack Broadhurst Ronald Ennis Jerry Highsmith Butch Johnson Judy Laughter Betty McGowan , Bobby Pilkington Ed Rose Mike Starling Sally Ann Wood 1957 GREGORY ' S DEPARTMENT STORE LADIES and CHILDREN ' S READY TO WEAR SHOES FOR THE FAMILY DORMAN ' S Quality Shoes For Less SMITHFIELD, N. C. ALL GOOD AUTOMOTIVE PARTS COMPANY AUTO ACCESSORIES 3134 - 3135 SMITHFIELD 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 John Dail ' s Service Station BEST WISHES TO THE SENIORS BEST WISHES! DR. W. G, LEE THE FASHION SHOP SMART APPAREL and SHOES For WOMEN and CHILDREN Phone 2534 L. E. FERRELL, Owner ' MITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments Of B. W. BOOKER AGENT FOR V-C FERTILIZERS SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA PARRISH ' S GROCERY MARKET Fresh Meats — Fish and Oysters Gas and Oil — Produce and Feeds Phone 2602 hiighway 70— West SMITHFIELD, N. C. BEST WISHES THE JEROLD CORPORATION Highway 301 South SMITHFIELD, N. C. W. B. OLIVER SON, INC. Good Fertilizer Let Us Gin and Buy your Cotton PHONE 3124 PINE LEVEL, NORTH CAROLINA LUBY ' S MOBILE SERVICE 301 Highway SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA SELMA RADIO MUSIC COMPANY MAYTAG and WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES SYLVANIA TELEVISION Vv ' e Service Everything V e Sell Norman Creech, Owner Dial 2291 Selma, N. C. SAM H. STALLINGS Insurance Agency Room 3 Holman Building SMITHFIELD, N. C. Telephone 2544 It is a Bad Policy, Not to Have a Good One. HOWELL ' S GROCERY and MARKET NEXT TO JOHNSON ' S LAUNDRY SMITHFIELD NORTH CAROLINA HILL ' S GROCERY AND MARKET Groceries — Meats — Ice Cream Congratulations Seniors SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA PHONE 2780 FOR GOOD RECREATION PICKWICK At Your Leisure Hours SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA REX SHOE SHOP And SHOE STORE EXPERT SHOE REPAIRING COMPLETE LINE OF MEN AND BOY ' S DRESS AND WORK SHOES NORTH CAROLINA SMITHFIELD, BEST WISHES WOODARD and CREECH DRUG COMPANY Prescription Druggists Phone 2316 W. GROVER CREECH - JOE A. CREECH SELMA, NORTH CAROLINA CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of ' 57 THE JEWEL BOX SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA JOHNSON ' S LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANERS Smithfield ' s Only Sanitone Cleaners Phone 2305 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Congratulations J. E. GREGORY 5-10-25 CENT STORE SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments Of AUSTIN OGBURN COTTON CO., INC. Your Friendly Cotton Buyer COMPLIMENTS OF HOOKS and Um OIL COMPAQ DISTRIBUTOR TEXACO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND HOOKS and UM TIRE COMPMY DISTRIBUTOR FIRESTONE TIRES BATTERIES ACCESSORIES SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments Of GARDNER-CREECH OIL COMPANY YOUR FRIENDLY MOBILGAS DISTRIBUTOR Compliments Of CECIL ' S ESSO SERVICE Phone 3267 Washing - Waxing - Lubrication COMPLETE ESSO PRODUCTS Atlas Tires, Batteries and Accessories ROAD SERVICE CECIL WHITEHURST, Owner CITY FOOD MARKET QUALITY MEATS AND GROCERIES vVe Deliver Phone 2415 Congratulations Seniors C. P. BATTEN S. E. BATTEN MEET THE GANG AT JACK ' S DRIVE ■ i HEAVOR and WALLACE IMPLEMENT CO MP AH SALES - SERVICE ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM MACHINERY SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF O.W.DUDLEY TOBACCO COMPANY LEAF TOBACCO SMITHFIELD OIL m CO. PETROLEUM PRODUCTS .-COTTON GINNERS DIAL 2040 COMPLIMENTS O F FAY ' S SANDWICH COMPANY 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 OF FIRST CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST CO. NORTH CAROLINA 1898 - 1956 Years of Service Complete Banking Service Commercial — Saving — Trust — and Installment Loan Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation JOHNSON ' S FLORIST Since 1919 FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Phone 2630 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA JORDAN ' S JEWELERS Since 1898 DIAMONDS - WATCHES SILVERWARE AND GIFTS SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA UNDERWOOD FUNERAL HOME SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA FUNERAL DIRECTORS SINCE 1897 HUGH AUSTIN S MEf S BOYS ' STORE A TRIAL IS ALL WE ASK COMPLIMENTS OF WALLACE WAREHOUSES WALLACE GUANO CO. ROBERTS WELLONS, INC. A Complete Farm and Garden Supply Store FEEDS SEEDS EASTERN FERTILIZERS TRACTORS and EQUIPMENT TOBACCO CURERS HARDWARE Dial 2408 - 2233 CONGRATULATIONS! FLEMING PHARMACY COMPLETE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE SMITHFIELD, N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF ROGMON OIL COMPANY WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE AUTO ACCESSORIES HOME APPLIANCES CENTRAL CAROLINA GAS COMPANY ■ ' Q Sjtjt rior Jti f} GAS Sem ' ce BULK GAS MrOOOIIRDS FOR MEN a BOYS V SMITHFIELD SELMA THE SMITHFIELD HERALD TWICE EACH WEEK For News and Opinion Affecting The People of Johnston County COMPLIMENTS OF DR. RACHEL JORDAN OPTOMETRIST SMITHFIELD, N. C. DR. VON E. RHOADES CHIROPRACTOR SMITHFIELD, N. C. GRADUATE TO GREATER FOOD SAVINGS AT YOUR FRIENDLY COLONIAL STORES BEST WISHES SENIORS DELMA JOHNSON ' S SELF-SERVICE Phone 2464 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA DELMA JOHNSON SHELTON JOHNSON COMPLIMENTS OF WILLARD W. STANLEY DEALER FOR T. W. WOOD SON SEED COMPANY BULBS AND PLANTS FEED - SEED - FERTILIZERS AND INSECTICIDES PHONE 3068, SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA SMITHFIELD TELEVISION CENTER no West Market Street — Phone 2659 Authorized Dealer For I RCA SYLVANIA CAROLINA STA-DRI DISTRIBUTOR The Most Complete Point 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 TOMMY ' S GRILL Soft Fountain Drinks — Shakes Short Orders — Sandwiches Courteous Curb Service Chicken in Box Phone 3980 Truck Lane SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA LEDER BROTHERS DEPARTMENT STORES Plymouth — Whiteville — Clinton Wilson — Goldsboro — Jacksonville Smithfield — Concord, N. C. Marion, S.C. — Dunn, N.C. Williamston, N. C. Rockingham, N. C. JACKSONVILLE DEPT. STORE Jacksonville, N. C. LEDER - POTTER DEPT. STORE Loris, S. C. Best Wishes W M P M NEWS RADIO 1 270 SMITHFIELD 1 000 WATTS SMITHFIELD WHOLESALE OVERBY BUILDERS SUPPLY FUNERAL HOME DIAL 2869 AMBULANCE SERVICE SMITHFIELD, N. C. Phone 2202 Raleigh Road at Strickland Lumber Company SMITHFIELD, N. C. CAROLINA MOTOR lODHAKI AAPiTOD TO JL-JKUAIN V L- ' I K y Kj. STORES, INC. T. W. JORDAN Wholesale — Jobbers — Distributors SELMA N C Automotive Parts, Supplies and Equipment nn Phnn T ? Phone 3188 Box 149 Night Phone 3008 o v 1 1 n r 1 CLU, in. SMITHFIELD GUY C. LEE ' S MOTORS, INC. y u 1 1 u 1 ULi u 1 1 1 1 v vji 1 1 iju 1 1 Y Highway 301 LUMdcK — MILL VvUKI Truck Lane South Dl III rMK.1 CI IDDI ICC dUILDINO oUrrLlbo rnone zu i u Phone 3116 or 3117 SMITHFIELD, N. C. l V V tUIA 1 lL I STRICKLAND ' S LUMbtK L,U V rAINT kl DATIII ATl klCI ■ CCJNUKAI ULAI lUNo! ■ P A 1 1 — 1 — 1 1 P — A RALEIGH ROAD r D A M 1 1 A AA Ul r l PD UK. WILLIAM n. ULIVtK Phone 3247 ROGER A. SMITH INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE FARM and CITY LOANS SMITHFIELD, N. C. You Can jUiCK IDEAL OIL CO., INC DISTRIBUTORS OF SHELL PRODUCTS FUEL OIL GASOLINE BINGHAM and PARRISH INSURANCE AGENCY FIRE and CASUALTY INSURANCE FOR HOME-BUSINESS-AUTO-FARM REAL ESTATE-LOANS SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA SMITHFIELD HOG MARKET, INC. WE BUY HOGS EVERY DAY Dial 3131 or 3132 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA GRANTHAM ' S BOYS ' YOUNG MEN ' S SHOP SPECIALIZING EXCLUSIVELY IN BOYS ' AND YOUNG MEN ' S CLOTHING SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA LOOK TO THE FUTURE Opportunities today in the textile industry are truly unlimited. New man-made and natural fibers, with their almost limitless uses, are continually opening newer and broader fields for manufacturing, research and de- velopment, design and merchandising. Burlington Industries, a young organiza- tion which had its beginnings in North Caro- lina only 34 years ago, is today the world ' s leading textile concern. Because of its broad diversification, Bur- lington offers to the young man or woman seeking a career in textiles truly unlimited op- portunities in every phase of the textile field. THE SMITHFIELD PLAKT A UNIT OF Executive Offices: Greenville, N. C. SMITHFIELD AUTOMOBILE DEALERS MEMBERS WILSON CHEVROLET CO. A. M. Baggett Chevrolet Cars Trucks BUIE MOTORS, INC. W. O. Buie Lincoln - Mercury GARDNER MOTOR CO. Arthur Gardner Dodge - Plymouth B R WILSON, INC. M. B. Wilson Ford Cars Trucks WILLIAMS MOTOR COMPANY N. P. Williams Buick LITTLE ' S PONTIAC, INC. C. D. Little Pontiac PIPPIN MOTORS, INC. C. C. Pippin Cadillac - Oldsmobile WHITLEY AUTO SALES James Whitley Studebaker JOHNSTON COUNTY OIL MEN ' S ASSOC. BOND OIL CO., Selma, N. C. BUSY BEE OIL CO., Pine Level, N. C. JULIAN V. DEAN OIL CO., Selma, N. C. GARDNER - CREECH OIL CO., Smithfield, N. C. HOME OIL CO., Smithfield, N. C. HOOKS LAYNE OIL CO., Smithfield, N. C. IDEAL OIL CO., Smithfield, N. C. A. G. LEE OIL CO., Kenly, N. C. A. F. POPE. Gulf District, Smithfield, N. C. ROGMON OIL CO., SmithField, N. C. ETHERIDGE COAL OIL CO., Kenly, N. C. PURE OIL CO., R. A. Smith Smithfield, N. C. STANCIL OIL TIRE CO., Selma, N. C. TAYLOR OIL COAL CO., Smithfield, N. C. WATSON HARDWARE CO. OIL CO. Kenly, N. C. We Work Together To Better Serve You. SMITHFIELD MULE CO. LIVESTOCK MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE OLIVER TRACTORS FARM MACHINERY CLEAN USED CARS We Trade For Anything That Walks or Rolls SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA COMPLIMENTS OF HOLT FARM mm, m. CUSTOM GRINDING and MIXING PURINA C HOWS Truck Lane And Brogden Road BEST WISHES BRIGHT LEAF AND BURLEY TOBACCO COMPANY DIAL 2043 HUNTLEY ' S Serving Smithfield and Johnston County 1MORE THAN 30 YEARS DRY GOODS - SHOES - READY-TO-WEAR STAR BRAND SHOES ARE BETTER jj COMPLIMENTS TO The CLASS OF ' 57 COMPLIMENTS OF SMITH ' S LADIES ' SHOP SMITHFIELD, N.C. JIFFY LUNCH HOT DOGS-SANDWICHES PLATE LUNCHES-SHORT ORDERS HAMBURGERS Eat in a Jiffy and feel real Nifty MR. and MRS. CARLTON MASSENGILL DIAL 2616 BALES JONES GARAGE MECHANIC BODY REPAIRS SCROGGINS AUTO TRIM SHOP Phone 2607 Market Street Truck Lane SMITHFIELD, N. C. FOR QUICK and DEPENDABLE SERVICE CALL RIVERSIDE CAB CO. Phone 2151 COURTEOUS DRIVERS A Y C O C K BOTTLED GAS Smithf ield— Selmo Highway H E A T H ' S SHELL SERVICE SHELL PRODUCTS GREASING-V ASHING-TIRES TUBES and ACCESSORIES Dial 3552 Smithfield, N. C Compliments Of HOWARD ' S CLEANERS NIXON BROTHERS TRANSFER AND PETROLEUM CARRIERS SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA DIAL 2835 COMPLIMENTS OF SMITH ' S ESSO SERVICE - DIAL 9921 Smithfield, North Carolina THE PINE LEVEL OIL MILL COMPANY SINCE 1902 Manufacturers of Cotton Seed Products and Fertilizers PINE LEVEL, N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF Johnston F. C. X. Service SMITHFIELD, N. C. ALBERT ' S SERVICE STATION GULF PRODUCTS Fifth and Market SMITHFIELD, N. C. Portraits of Distinction BY DOROTHY HOOKS Smithfield, N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF STARLING ' S CLOTHING STORE of Smithfield PHONE 3301 Smithfield, North Carolina FARMER ' S HARDWARE The Hardest To Wear is Our Hardware Smithfield, North Carolina DAY ' S DRY CLEANERS The Kleeners That Klean Phone 2868 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA BEST WISHES TO GRADUATING CLASS HOOD BROTHERS DRUG STORE Johnston County ' s Family Druggists Since 1879 L. M. TART. LUMBER MILL Rough and Dressed Lumber Sampson ' s Paint Night Phone 3651 Office Phone 3121 WIGGS LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING Smithfield, North Carolina RADIO SALES SERVICE Your Frigidaire Dealer Phone 3097 DENTON F. LEE CUMBERLAND Dairy Products Inc. 8th Street — Phcne 3415 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA WE ' RE CHEERING FOR THE HOWELL THEATER— TOPS IN MOVIE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLIMENTS OF i JORDAN HOLT, Inc. Hardware I PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTORS If We Sell It, We Service It. I Phone 2620 ■ SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA CONGRATULATIONS! K. R. EDWARDS TOBACCO COMPANY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA JOHNSON COTTON COMPANY COMPLETE FARM AND HOME SUPPLIES FURNITURE - FERTILIZER JOHN DEERE TRACTORS Sales and Service Phone 2701 Smithfield, Nortb Carolina CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1956-57 FROM MEMBER STORES: BARNES FURNITURE CO.-Four Oaks, N. C; DENNING FURNITURE CO.- Smithfield, N. C; HOME FURNITURE APPLIANCE CO.-Smithfield, N. C; JONES BROS. FURNITURE CO.-Pine Level, N. C; JONES BROS. FURNITURE CO.-Kenly, N. C; MILLER FURNITURE CO.-Benson, N. C; ROSE CO.- Benson, N. C; SELMA FURNITURE CO.-Selma, N. C; TALTON, INC- Smithfield, N. C; G. S. TUCKER CO.-Smithfield, N. C; ECONOMY FURNITURE CO.-Selma, N. C. (HONEST DEALINGS IN FURNITURE) JOHNSTON COUNTY FURNITURE ASSOCIATION BRANNAN COURT On Scenic Holt Lake SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA ROGERS CONSTRUCTION CO. CONGRATULATES THE SENIORS OF ' 57 HEAVNER AND OVERBY USED CAR COMPANY We Specialize in Clean Used Cars Phone 2438 SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA FOLLOW THE CROWD TO FORIEST ' S DRIVE-IN Best in Sandwiches and Short Orders We Specialize in Hot Roast Pork, Roast Beef and Baked Ham Sandwiches Pecan Grove, Highway 301 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 ROSE PIANO COMPANY SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA BATT JOHNSON ' S Barbecued Chicken and Pig Buffalo Road SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of MRS. AGNES STANLEY PERMANENT WAVE BEAUTY SHOP SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Best in Pianos YOUR (iRlDDilTIOI I oday r we are printers of the yearbook of your school. Tomorrow as you seek your future in professions, industry and commerce we the at Paragon hope to serve you with the essential Printing j and Lithography you will need in the pursuit of your career. Many of our best customers came to us through friendships formed around the annual planning table or from former grads like yourself who first saw our work in their annual. XS t Qaragon Qres si MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA MR. LEE BLACKWEL L P. O. BOX 541 GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA PHONE 3157