Smithfield High School - Shield Yearbook (Smithfield, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1960 volume:

SHIELD I960 3 0 VOLUME XI Co-Editors FREDDY PARISH THEL HOOKS SMITHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Smithfield, North Carolina Published by PARAGON PRESS [ 1 ] FOREWORD Red and White, a symbol of the way of life at Smithfield High School, is reflected through our halls, in the classroom, on the athletic field, in the home, and at social events. For the enrichment of generations to come, we leave behind this tangible evidence of cherished memories and happy days at S. H. S. May the Class of 1960 ever hold the banner of the Red and White high with pride and honor to our Alma Mater. CONTENTS Administration Activities Classes Athletics Advertisements MRS. LOIS PEELE A.B. Meredith College French BELOW: This year our school has taken part in the North Carolina in-School Television Experiment. We hod two television classes — U. S. History and World History — mode up of juniors and seniors. The primary aims of the courses were to develop the will and ability to consider present-day problems in the light of the experience of the past; to develop a spirit of inquiry that will lead to the seeking of all available sources of information; and to acquire background for literature, art, music, travel, and intelligent conversation. The television teachers for the courses were Miss Lois Edinger and Mrs. Ruth George Dodson and the classroom teacher was Mrs. Alice Avery. Physics, a new course in our science curriculum, deals with matter, electricity, and other scientific areas. Here we see Mare Wallace and Clyde Grigg conducting an experiment with some of the new lab equipment. Mechanical drawing is a subject which was added to our curriculum this year. This course is helpful in preparation for fields of engineering. Accuracy and neatness are stressed as the student studies basic structures of form. MRS. CHESTER PHILLIPS B.S. Bob Jones Unlverstiy Librarian MRS. EDNA EARLE ADAMS Primary B East Carolina College Art MR. LEE ROGERS A.B., M.A. East Carolina College Band MISS FLORA PARKER B.M. Meredith College Glee Club BELOW: Sandra Jones, Janice Blockman, and Mary Ann Davis, members of the library club, ore shown binding magazines for the reference shelf. Club members, under the direction of AArs. Phillips, are taught the basic duties of a librarian and are encouraged to help other students locate material in the library and in the reference room. WEDNESDAYS CHAPFI Sophomore Home Ec Girls stage Fashion Show patterned after the Big Pay Off. SHS Our student body grew and grew ... we moved to the school gymnasium for our homecoming dance and bade farewell to the Legion Hut after eleven memorable homecomings. Boys lent a hand and girls, too, in decorating. Below: Ted Jackson, Carroll Johnson, and Edwin Price, put the final touches on the railings. SMITHFIELD: 33 WERE: OUT OF THIS WORLD AND DEFEATED Harvey Dupree got chapel into full swing with his radio skit. The cheerleaders led the student body in stirring yells, and the mood was set for victory. SELMA: 0 [ 16 ] HOMECOMING Red Devils Out of This World was our theme. Even the program before the dance took us into the realm of space. Below: Edwin Price, Master of Ceremonies; Jerry Higgins, space man; and Doreann Langdon in characteristic pose. Our football team chose Cindo Grantham to reign over the festivities . . . she did in regal fashion. Coach Roy Brown crowns her just before the game. William and Warren Ragsdale in Red Devil costumes served OS Mascots and rolled out the red carpet for the Queen. In her court were senior foot- ball players and their escorts: Edgar Baugham — Mary Helen Ragsdale; Roy Brown III— Sharon Sutton; Wesley Coble— Sandra Dail; Preston Edwards— Lena Rose Patterson; Jimmy Ennis — Donna Ann Parker; Michael Grimes— Anne Rogers Morgan; Ted Jackson— Adalia Wiggs; David Lee— Mary Ann Honey- CUtt; Robin King— Betty Abell; Sammy Simpson — Sarah Broadhurst; Rex Starling — Diana Bess Montgomery. Co-captains Frank Creech and Phil Ennis did the honors for the Queen. Keith Johnson thrills hundreds of spectators as he drives through the middle for the Red Devils ' first touchdown in the 27th annual classic with Selma Yellow Jackets. FRESHMEN ARE IMPORTANT TOO October was the month . . . Betty Abell and Mary Ann Honeycutt planned the Freshman Dance. . . . The theme, Welcome to S. H. S. Nursery was unique, we thought, and the fresh- men thought so too. . . . The seniors spared no time, energy, or talent in entertainment of our new Above . . . the mantel in the Legion Hut. Then came refreshments and everybody entered into this phase of the evening ' s entertainment. Mothers, teachers, and students helped out at the refreshment bar. [ 18 ] GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES SENIOR PLAY 1959 Anita Loos ' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes , a delightful comedy of the Roaring 20 ' s, was presented by twenty- seven members of the Class of ' 59. John Allen worked out the musical arrangement for the play, and Emily Faulk, Edward Davidian, Dewey Lawson, and Butch Johnson made up the orchestra. Dorothy (Nancy Lassiter) is amused at Aunt Dolly ' s (Jackie Bridges) free thinking as she expresses her views to her niece Lorelei Lee, whom gentlemen prefer (Mary Nell Lee). Mr. Lee, Lorelei ' s father, (Wayne Williams), lays down the law to Henry Spoffard, III, (Kenneth Woodard) in saying, And no grandchildren of mine are going hungry. Mrs. Spoffard (Nancy Dance), very rich, is concerned about her son ' s marrying an extortionist. Lorelei tries to convince her of her innocence. NIGHT OF JANUARY 16 JUNIOR PLAY 1959 BELOW: Mrs. E. V. Wilkins directed. ABOVE: Mrs. Faulkner (Kay Bridgers) faces Karen Andre (Penny Adams), whom she believes murdered her husband, as the attentive Judge Heath (Bob Barbour) and the court stenographer (Mary Ann Britt) v atch. Unusual and unique was the courtroom drama, Night of January 16 . The juniors created a true-to-life story of the murder of Bjorn Faulkner and gave the audience the opportunity of seeing this play in the tense atmosphere of a real courtroom — the Johnston County Courthouse. The jurors were chosen from the audience and the surprise verdict rendered was not guilty. LEFT: As the two lawyers (Marc Wallace, left, and Brack Wilson) watch, Larry Regan (Ed Boyette) tells Karen that Faulkner is dead. JUNIOR-SENIOR 1959 For the 1959 Junior-Senior, the juniors converted the Country Club into o Mexican hacienda. They made use of the decorations, program, and refresh- ments to take their guests on a gay visit South of the Border. After being greeted by passport offi- cials, the seniors were entertained by a program of skits and music set in a Mexican mood. The seniors presented their class prophecy, their last will and testament, and their superlatives as is traditional. A precedent was broken by the juniors when senior gifts were omitted; instead candy sombreros were given as favors. Music for the occasion was provided by the Five Jays of Raleigh as the juniors and their guests enjoyed dancing in the South of the Border setting. BELOW: Tiajuana Jail Is the scene for these singing desperadoes Wesley Coble, Jerry Higgins, Bud Stall- ings, Frank Creech, and Edgar Baugham. ■ 1 ABOVE: The Donkey Serenade was sung by gay juniors to the frisky donkey (look closely and you ' ll see himi). LEFT: Who is the lovely senorita with the sweet grin and dancing feet? Why — Betty Abell, who else? BELOW: evening, couple Sammy Lassiter. Dancing highlighted the as we can see. The in the foreground is Simpson and Nancy 1 i . 1 111 1 1 1 Freddy Parrish ond The! Hooks, Jr., Co-Editors of THE SHIELD, surrounded by annuals of the post look for ideas for the present. SHIELD STAFF All indications are that the Advertising Staff had fun. Their united efforts brought willing sponsors and advertisers for the 1960 SHIELD. [ 24 ] GLEE CLUB With 150 members par- ticipating, the S. H. S. Glee Club continues to grow under the direction of Miss Flora Parker. For the first time this year Mr. Lee Rogers took over the training of the Ninth Grade Girls. The combined Glee Club of 200 members mode an excellent appear- ance at the Christmas Con- cert. The State Music Contest in March challenges their ef- forts in making a superior roting. Glee Club members line up for the Christmas Concert OFFICERS GIRLS ' CHORUS ADALIA WIGGS President MARY ANN BRITT Vice-President PAT WHITLEY Secretary ANN BATTEN Treasurer BOYS ' CHORUS MAC WALLACE President FRANK CREECH Vice-President CLYDE GRIGG Secretary and Treasurer HERMAN CREECH Publicity Manager [ 25 ] Parker directs during the Fourth Period mi 09 1 I BAND OFFICERS JARMON EASON President ANNE ROGERS MORGAN Vice-President MARC WALLACE Publicity Manager LENA ROSE PATTERSON Co-Librarian NANCY LANGDON Co-Librarian The Smithfield High School Band under the direction of Lee Rogers is composed of forty-four members. This school year, 1959-60, they hove participated in many parades: Fuquay Farmers ' Day, Benson Mule Day, Selma Christmas Parade, and several local parades. Two highlights of the season were Band Day at Chapel Hill and a television concert in February. Performing at home football games was an activity that added much to the fans ' enjoyment. There were trips to Greenville and to Boone. The District Contest, held in March, is a goal which the band members are working toward. The culmination of the year ' s labor and enjoyment is the annual Spring Concert. The Woodwind Ensemble is seen getting together for on after- noon practice session. MAJORETTES SUSAN JOHNSON SYLVIA NICHOLS EVE SUGG MARY ANN HONEYCUTT, CHIEF MARY HELEN RAGSDALE SALLY HONEYCUTT EMMA LOU GARDNER PIANO ABOVE: Joan Neighbors, a graduate of Meredith College and a piano teacher in the Smithfieid School, plays her own composition for piano teachers Nancy Burroughs and Flora Canaday. Miss Neighbors won top honors this year in the first North Carolina Composers Competition sponsored by the North Carolina Feder- ation of Music Clubs. Her winning composition was titled Three Songs for Baritone. LEFT: If music be the food of love, play on and senior Dicna Bess Montgomery does just that for her teacher. Miss Flora Canaday. Hard work and persistence has led Diana Bess to receive numerous honors. Among them are piano soloist. North Carolina Symphony; Superior rating in piano State High School Music Contest; National Honors and a Superior Plus score in National Piano Audi- tions; President, Hunter Johnson Music Club 1959- 60. She plays clarinet in the Senior Band and will major in piano in college. FUTURE TEACHERS CLUB ANN ROGERS MORGAN President MARY HELEN RAGSDALE Vice-President BETTY ABEL Secretary JOYCE ROBERTS Librarian FAYE TRIPLETTE Reporter ■ DEANNE MOORE Treasurer KAY BRIDGERS Historian BONNIE SUE COATES Program Chairman MR. WOODARD Adviser Above we see the traditional ceremony which installation of officers. s used for the 4-H CLUB OFFICERS EVELYN STEWART President DAVID JOHNSON Vice-President PHYLLIS HOBBS Secretary and Treasurer LARRY AUSTIN Reporter Mrs. Conrad Stallings, club director, narrates on Camp Millstone, 4-H Club Camp, as slides are being shown. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA OFFICERS JUDY WILKES President EMMA LOU GARDNER . Vice-President GRACE LANGDON . Secretary-Treasurer KATHY McGEE . . Program Chairman These Future Homemakers take up varied areas of interests concerning home planning. Here we see the girls receiving instruction from Mrs. A. L. Hobgood in modeling which helps poise. FINE ARTS CLUB Appreciation of fine arts such as paintings, music, prose, and poetry is stressed in the Fine Arts Club. The members also use their creativeness in writing essays, themes, and poetry. One activity to which the members look forward is a visit to the art mu- seum in Raleigh. SCIENCE CLUB Behind this maze of scientific apparatus are Oscar Creech, Frank Whitley, and Pot Whitley. In the Science Club, members make use of some of the knowledge gained from science courses and have a good time, too. NANCY ELIZABETH ABELl PHYLLIS ANN ADAMS Her popularity the envy of all. Dramatics Club 1, Secretary 2; Journalism Club 3; F. T. A. Club 2, Secretary 4; Junior-Senior Program Committee 3; Marshal 3; Chairman Freshman Dance Committee 4; Homecoming Court 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. LINDA CAROL AMMONS A quiet person who has many friends Dramatics Club 1; Commercial Club 2, President 3; Junior- Senior Refreshment Committee 3; Library Club 4; Invitation Committee 4. EVELYN WILSON BARBOUR Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. Home Economics Club 1; Com- mercial Club 2; Social Studies Club 3; Junior-Senior Refresh- ment Committee 3; Library Club, Program Chairman 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mascot Committee 4. EDGAR LASSITER BAUGHAM Why study when there is a lady s heart to win? ' Band 1, 2; J. V. Football 1, Co-coptain 2; Football 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3; Harvey 3; Freshman Dance Committee 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. SARAH OLIVER BROADHURST Great thoughts, like deeds, need no trumpet. Dramatics Club, President 1; Glee Club 1; F. T. A. Club 1, 2; Spech Club 2; Co-chairman, Theme, Program Committee, Junior- Senior 3; Harvey 3; Fine Arts Club, Vice President 3; Marshal 3; Math Club, President 4; Co- chairman Homecoming Commit- tee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield ; Homecoming Court 4. When in doubt, giggle! Dramatics Club 1; Speech and Debate Club 2; Library Club 3; Harvey 3; Junior-Senior Gift Committee 3; Commercial Club 4; Invitation Committee 4. NANCY GREY ASCUE In quest of the best. Home Economics Club, Secretary 1; Commercial Club, President 2; Speech and Debate Club 3; Jun- ior-Senior Invitation Committee 3; Math Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mascot Committee 4. LUCINDA ANN BATTEN Versatility is the coveted gift of the gods. Arts and Crafts Club, Secretary 1; Fine Arts Club 2; Journalism Club 3; Marshal 3; Harvey 3; Junior-Senior Program Commit- tee 3; Monogram Club 4; Ring Committee 4; Homecoming Com- mittee 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer .4; Ad- vertising Staff The Shield 4. LANDIS ROSCOE BEASLEY ' I m. not a surgeon, but I do a lot of cutting up. ' Wildlife Club 1, 2; J. V. Foot- ball 2; Junior-Senior Theme Committee 3; Homecoming Com- mittee 4; Science Club 3, 4; Invitation Committee 4. ROY JENNINGS BROWN III Let them call it mischief: When it is past and prospered ' twill be virtue. Wildlife Club 1; J. V. Football, Co-captain 1; J. V. Basketball 1, 2; Fine Arts Club 2; Industrial Arts Club, Vice President 3; Boys ' State 3; Junior -Senior Gift Com- mittee 3; Ring Committee 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Footboll 2, 3, 4; Basketboll 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. MARGIE ANN BRYANT His praise is lost, who stays till all commend. Arts and Crafts Club 1; Speech Club 2; Social Studies Club 3; Junior-Senior Invitation Commit- tee 3; Ring Committee 4; 4-H Club 4. JAMES WOODROW BYRD The man in a hurry is in a humj to go nowhere. ' 4-H Club 1; Library Club 2; Science Club 3, 4; Junior-Senior Decorating Committee 3; Invi- tation Committee 4. RITA LYNETTE CAPPS A maiden with soft dark eyes, like the dusk of evening skies. Princeton High School 1, 2; Jour- nalism Club 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Junior-Senior Refreshment Com- mittee 3; French Club, President 4. LOIS DEANE CLEARMAN Knowledge is more than equivalent to force. Pamplico High School, Pamplico, South Carolina 1; Homeroom Secretary 2; Junior-Senior Theme Committee 3; Junior-Senior Re- freshment Committee 3; 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. HESTER MARIE COCKRELL An ounce of enterprise is worth a pound of jjrivilege. Home Economics Club 1; Library Club 2, 4; Commercial Club 3; Junior-Senior Gift Committee 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. LINDA JOYCE COOKE Be slow to make a promise but swift to keep it. Debating Club 1; Arts and Crafts Club 2; Social Studies Club 3; Junior-Senior Gift Committee 3; Commercial Club, Vice President 4; Invitation Committee 4. CALVIN LOYD CLEARMAN The provision of tomorrow belongs to tomorrow. Pamplico High School, Pamplico, South Carolina 1, 2; Band 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Junior-Senior Decorating Committee 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. WESLEY MILTON COBLE ' Wo sooner said than done — So acts your man of worth. J. V. Football 1; J. V. Basketball 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Fine Arts Club 2, President 3; Harvey 3; Class Vice President 3; Class President 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; All-Con- ference 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. JUDY ANN COOKE What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? Homeroom Reporter 1; Junior- Senior invitation Committee 4; Homecoming Committee 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, Reporter 4; Mascot Committee 4. MARY ROSE COOKE Never argue for victory but for verity. Dramatics Club 1; Speech and Debate Club 2, 3; Junior-Senior Gift Committee 3; Harvey 3; French Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4; Invitation Committee 4. FRANKLIN UNDERWOOD CREECH Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. J. V. Football 1; Dramatics Club 2; Fine Arts Club 3; Co-chairman Decorating Committee Junior- Senior 3; Freshman Dance Com- mittee 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Vice Presi- dent 4; Art Editor The Shield 4; Football 2, 3, Co-captain 4, All-Conference 4, All-Eastern 4, All-State 4, Shrine Bowl 4, East- West Shrine Bowl 4. JERRY MAC CREECH 7nust have liberty to roam tvhere I please. Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Junior-Senior Decoration Committee 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 4. EVA SANDRA DAIL ' Behold the first in as in face. virtue Home Economics Club 1; Dra- matics Club 2; Commercial Club, Vice President 3; Junior-Senior Invitation Committee 3; Mathe- matics Club 4; Homecoming Court 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4. HARVEY DUPREE A resolute man cares nothing about difficulties. Science Club 1, 3; Wildlife Club 2; Junior-Senior Theme Commit- tee 3; Industrial Arts Club, President 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. OLIVIA ROOT EDMONSON Her smile is as bright as the new dawn of day. Glee Club 2, 3, Accompanist 1; Dramatics Club 1 ; Fine Arts Club, Reporter 2; Journalism Club 3; Harvey 3; Junior-Senior Theme, Program Committee 3; Marshal 3; News Editor High Times 4; Homecoming Committee 4; Math Club 4; The Shield Staff 4. HERMAN ISAIAH CREECH Mischievous to the imp degree. Wildlife Club 1, 4; Industrial Arts Club 2; Science Club 3; Junior-Senior Decoration Com- mittee 3; Homecoming Commit- tee 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Publicity Chairman 4. OSCAR E. CREECH, JR. He is a perpetual fountain of good sense. Mae Eanes Junior High School, Mobile, Alabama 1; Wildlife Club 2; Science Club 3, President 4; Junior-Senior Theme Commit- tee 3; Track 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. BETTY CAROL DAUGHTRY Sh€ herself seems made for merriment. ' Library Club 1; 4-H Club 2; Journalism Club 3; Junior-Senior Invitation Committee 3; French Club, Vice President 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. WILLIAM JARMON EASON Quietness is an indication of the ability to think; dignity of intellect. Band Club 1, 2; Industrial Arts Club, Secretary 3; Junior-Senior Orchestra Committee 3; Marshal 3; Math Club 4; Bus Driver 3, Vice President 4; Band 1, 2, Sec- retary 3, President 4. JAMES PRESTON EDWARDS Work is done and must be done, but while I work I ' ll have my fun! Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4;- Track 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Decoration Com- mittee 3; Harvey 3. ' I J. V. Football, Co-captain 1; Wildlife Club 1, 2, Vice Presi- dent 3; Junior-Senior Gift Com- mittee 3; Baseball 1, 2, Co-cap- tain 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3; Honor Council 4; Varsity Foot- ball 2, 3, Co-coptoin 4; All Con- ference Football 3, 4; East-West Shrine Bowl. NANCY FLOYD FORD Always leave them laughing when ycm say goodbye. ' Home Economics Club 1 ; Dra- matics Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2; 4-H Club 3; Junior-Senior Re- freshment Committee 3; French Club 4; Homecoming Committee 4. HILDA LUCINDA GRANTHAM The merit oj originality ifi not novelty; it is sincerity. Dramatics Club, Secretary 1, 2; F. T. A. Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Journalism Club 3; Junior-Senior Program Committee 3; Cheer- leader 3, Chief 4; Monogrorr, Club 3, Secretary 4; Homecom- ing Committee 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. JOHN MICHAEL GRIMES No sinner but certainly no saint. Wildlife Club 1; J. V. Football 1; J. V. Basketball 1, 2; Science Club 2, 3; Junior-Senior Decora- tion Committee 3; Harvey 3; Marshal 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Mon- ogram Club 3, 4; Co-chairman Homecoming Committee 4. JAMES RAY ENNIS He who can take advice is some- times superior to him ivho gives it. J. V. Football 1, 2; Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3; Harvey 3; Junior- Senior Program Committee 3; Homecoming Committee 4; Track 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. WANDA LAVERNE EXUM The great hope of society is individual character. Auburn High School, Auburn, Alabama 1; Dramatics Club 2; Speech Club 3; Junior-Senior Program Committee 3; Harvey 3; Glee Club 4. JAMES SOLOMON GORDON We would all be idle if we would. Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Junior-Senior Decora- tion Committee 3; Bus Driver 4. CLYDE LEE GRIGG Manners often make fortunes. Science Club 1, 2, 3, Vice Presi- dent 4; Junior-Senior Theme Committee 3; Harvey 3; Junior Science Symposium 3; Marshal 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4. PHILLIP EDMOND GURGANUS Mirth with thee I intend to live! Band Club 1; J. V. Football 1, 2; J. V. Basketball 1, 2; Dramatics Club 2; Wildlife Club 3; Junior- Senior Decoration, Program Committee 3; Harvey 3; Science Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. FRANCES ELLEN HALL DELORES PUCKETT HAMILTON An equal mixture of good humor and sensible soft melancholy. Arts and Crafts Club 1; Library Club 2; Social Studies Club 3; Junior-Senior Refreshment Com- mittee 3; French Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. A cheerful life is what the muses love. Home Economics Club, President 1; Speech Club 2, Secretary 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Cheerleader 3; Co-chairman Junior-Senior Theme Committee 3; Junior-Sen- ior Refreshment Committee 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. JERRY LYNN HIGGINS Tm read; for adventure ! Science Club 1; Fine Arts Club 2, 3, 4; J. V. Football 2; J. V. Basketball 2; Track 1, 3; Junior- Senior Orchestra Committee 3; Sports Editor Smithfield Herald 3; Homecoming Committee 4. MARY ANN HONEYCUTT Readif to split her sides tvith laughing. Arts and Crafts Club, Vice President 1; Dramatics Club 2; F. T. A. 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Jour- nalism Club 3; Junior-Senior Gift Committee 3; Marshal 3; Math Club, Vice President 4; Chairman Freshman Dance Committee 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, Chief 4; Home- coming Court 4. NANCY CAROLINE HOWELL True to herself, her friends, her duty. Dramatics Club 1, 2; F. T. A. 2; Journalism Club 3; Math Club 4; Junior-Senior Committee 3; Har- vey 3; Freshman Dance Com- mittee, Homecoming Committee 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. CARROLL FRED JOHNSON ' No legacy is so rich as honest}). V ildlife Club 1; Glee Club 1; Industrial Arts Club 3; Commer- cial Club 3; Junior-Senior Deco- ration Committee 3; Science Club 4. PATRICIA ELLEN HILDEBRAND Witty remarks; Unlimited store; Gets in trouble; has fun galore. Arts and Crafts Club 1; F. T. A. 2, Co-Historian 3; Fine Arts Club 2; Journalism Club 3; Junior- Senior Decoration Committee 3; ' Harvey 3; Homecoming Com- mittee 4; Science Club Reporter 4; Co-Assistant Editor The Shield 4. JONATHAN THEL HOOKS, JR. Who loves not ivoment wine, and song remains a fool his whole life long. Science Club 1; J. V. Basketball 1, 2; J. V. Football 2; Industrial Arts Club 2; Wildlife Club 3; Harvey 3; Sports Editor High Times 3; Marshal 3; Junior- Senior Theme Committee 3; Bas- ketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Mono- gram Club, President 4; Home- coming Committee 4; Co-Editor The Shield 4; Semi-Finalist, National Merit Scholarship Pro- gram 4. EDWIN AUGUSTUS JACKSON, JR. ' It isn t what you do, but what you re caught doing! J. V. Football 1; J. V. Basket- ball 1, 2; Wildlife Club Reporter 1, 2; Industrial Arts Club, Presi- dent 3; Junior-Senior Decoration Committee 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. DAVID ALBERT JOHNSON The man who wins is the man who works — the man who toils tvhile the next one shirks. 4-H Club 1, 2, President 3, Vice President 4; Junior-Senior Deco- ration Committee 3; Bus Driver 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 4. FRANCES ANNETTE JOHNSON She ivho lovesi to emplou herself well can never want some- thing to do. home Economics Club 1; Jour- nalism Club 2; Speech Club 3; Junior-Senior Refreshment Com- mittee 3; Library Club, Secre- tary 4; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, 4. BOLTON WILLIAM JONES, JR. He is great who is ivho he is jrom Nature, and who never reminds us of othe s. 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treas- urer 3; Junior-Senior Steering Committee 3; Homecoming Com- mittee 4; Chairman Ring Commit- tee 4; President Student Body 4. HAZEL STANLEY JONES Leave silence to the saints; after all Fnt only human. Home Economics Club 1; Com- mercial Club 2, President 4; Li- brary Club 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. ROBIN AYCOCK KING He said little, hut to the purpose. Wildlife Club 1, Vice President 2, President 3; J. V. Football 1; J. V. Basketball 1; Junior-Senior Decoration Committee 3; Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, Honor Council 3, 4. SARA SUSAN JOHNSON Among us she .stands straight and tall — This girl is really on the ball. Arts and Crafts Club 1; Dra- matics Club 2; Glee Club, Ac- companist 1, 2; Science Club 3; Junior-Senior Theme Committee 3; Marshal 3; Freshman Dance Committee 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, Co-captain 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH ANN JONES When hearts are true, few words will do. Library Club 1, 3; Commercial Club 2, Program Chairman 4; Junior-Senior Refreshment Com- mittee 3; Invitation Committee 4. BETTY JEAN KEENE A little body doth often house a great soul. Clayton High School 1, 2, 3; Band 1; F. H. A. Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2; Monogram Club 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3; Commercial Club 4. LENA JANET LANGLEY Reliable in all she attempts. Home Economics Club 1; Com- mercial Club 2; Journalism Club 3; Junior - Senior Refreshment Committee 3; Library Club 4. DAVID EDWARD LEE You ' re out of condition; what have you been doing, studying? Homeroom Treasurer 1; Home- room President 2; Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, Vice President 3, Honor Council 4; Class Treasurer 4. LUTHER HILL LEHEW It does a heap o ' good sometimes, to go a little slow. Junior-Senior Orchestra Commit- tee 3; Harvey 3; Ring Commit- tee 4; Homecoming Committee 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Club 1, 2, 3, Vice President 4. STEPHEN BARRY MACKLER The highest learning divells in an understanding heart. Track 1; Band 1, 2; Band Club 1, 2; Dance Band 2; Science Club 3; Junior-Senior Theme Committee 3; Math Club 4; Freshman Dance Committee 4; Sports Editor High Times 4. LUTHER RILEY MASSENGILL Little he says, but much he does. Wildlife Club 1, Secretory-Re- porter 4; Industrial Arts Club, Reporter 2; Commercial Club 3; Ring Committee 4. BRENDA FAYE MASSENGILL Zounds! I tvonder what fool first invented freckles Dramatics Club 1; Commercial Club, Secretory-Treasurer 2, 3; Junior-Senior Refreshment Com- mittee 3; French Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. THOMAS RAY MELVIN Every shut eye isn ' t asleep! Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior- Senior Gift Committee 3; Ring Committee 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. DIANA BESS MONTGOMERY She moves like a goddess and looks like a queen; ' Tis beauty truly blent. Homeroom President 1; Dramat- ics Club 1; Soloist, North Caro- lina Little Symphony 2; Fine Arts Club 2; All-State Band 2; Maga- zine Sales Contest Winner 2; Journalism Club 3; Class Presi- dent 3; Chief Marshal 3; Assistant Editor High Times 3, Editor 4; World Peace Speaking Contest Winner 3; Math Club 4; Band 1, Secretary 2, 3, 4. LARRY GLENN MOORE put all my troubles in a pocket with a hole in it! Hobby Club 1; Industrial Arts Club 2; Progressive Science Club 3; Junior-Senior Progrom Com- mittee 3; Baseball 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ANNE ROGERS MORGAN Little strokes fell great oaks. Arts and Crafts Club 1; Fine Arts Club 2; F. T. A. Club 2, Presi- dent 4; Magazine Campaign Chairman 2; Journalism Club 3; Harvey 3; Marshal 3; Junior- Senior Decoration Committee 3; Assistant News Editor High Times 3, Co-News Editor 4; Home coming Committee 4; Homecoming Court 4. VIRGINIA DEANE MOORE Small stature but magnetic personality. Dramatics Club, Vice President 1 ; Fine Arts Club, Program Chair- man 2; F. T. A. 2, 4; Social Studies Club, President 3; Junior- Senior Program Committee 3; Marshal 3; Chairman Homecom- ing Committee 4; High Times Staff 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA ANNE MOORb There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness. Home Economics Club 1; Com- mercial Club 2; Library Club 3, 4; Cop and Gown Committee 4. ANNIE LEE MOYE By using your imagination you can have, for nothing, anything worth hnving. Home Economics Club 1; Speech Club 2; Library Club 3; Commer- cial Club 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. CAROLYN WADE NORRIS PHYLLIS MARIE PACE Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Home Economics Club 1; Library Club, Secretary 2; Glee Club 1, Journalism Club 3; French Club 4; Junior-Senior Decorating Com- mittee 3; Homecoming Commit- tee 4; High Times Art Editor 4. Mix a little folly with your serious thoughts. Library Club 1; 4-H Club 2; Commercial Club 3; French Club, Reporter 4; Junior-Senior Invita- tion Committee 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; The Shield Staff 4. DONNA ANN PARKER An abridgment oj all that was pleasant in woman. Arts and Crafts Club 1; Dra- matics Club 2; Library Club 3; Junior-Senior Gift Committee 3; F. T. A. 3; Basketball 3; Har- vey 3; Math Club 4; Freshman Dance Committee 4; Homecom- ing Court 4; The Shield Staff 4. HELEN RUTH PARRISH She doeth little kindnesses which most leave undone, or despise, Homeroom Vice President 1 ; Home Economics Club 1; Jour- nalism Club 2, 3; Junior-Senior Invitation Committee 3; Library Club Vice President 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. JESSE EDWIN PRICE The Price is Right, Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior- Senior Decorating Committee 3; Homecoming Master of Cere- monies 4; Cop and Gown Com- mittee 4. ELSIE MARGARET RACKLEY Originality is the true evidence of genius. Arts and Crafts Club President 1; F. T. A. 2; Fine Arts Club 2, President 4; Journalism Club 3; Girls ' State 3; Harvey 3; Marshal 3; Junior-Senior Deco- rating Committee 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Com- mittee 4; Co-Assistant Editor The Shield 4. FREDERICK MOTEN PARRISH, JR. Every man is the architect of his own future. Band Club 1; Science Club 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; J. V. Football 3; Junior-Senior Decorating Com- mittee 3; Homecoming Commit- tee 4; Chairman Ring Committee 4; Co-Editor The Shield 4. LENA ROSE PATTERSON try to he friends with the whole human race. Arts and Crafts Club 1; Fine Arts Club 2; F. T. A. 2; Homeroom Secretary 2; Journalism Club 3; Marshal 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Hunter Johnson Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Math Club 4; Ring Com- mittee 4; Homecoming Commit- tee 4; Homecoming Court 4; The Shield Staff 4. HAROLD GENE PUCKETT We are growing serious, and let me tell you, that ' s the very next step to being dull. Track 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Base- ball 1, 2, 3; Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3; Junior-Senior Decorating Com- mittee 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY HELEN RAGSDALE Enthusiasm is the life of the soul. Dramatics Club 1; Band Club 2; Band 1, 2; F. T. A. 2, Vice Presi- dent 4; Science Club 3; Junior- Senior Program Committee 3; Glee Club 3; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Chairman Homecoming Com- mittee 4; Homecoming Court 4; The Shield Staff 4. JOYCE FAYE ROBERTS A smile costs nothing but creates much. Home Economics Club 1; Library Club 2, 3; Junior-Senior Invita- tion Committee 3; F. T. A. Club, Librarian 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. JANICE CHARLEEN SMITH They that govern the most make the least noise. Home Economics Club 1; Com- mercial Club 2, 4; Library Club 3; Junior-Senior Invitation Com- mittee 3; Cap and Gov n Com- mittee 4. LEONARD REXFORD STARLING 7nay not be handsome, but I declare I have a distinguished look. ' J. V. Football 1; Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3; Junior-Senior Decoration Committee 3; Homecoming Com- mittee 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, All-Conference 4; Mono- gram Club 2, 3, 4. EVELYN FAY STEWART Humility, that low sweet root. From which all heavenly virtues shoot. 4-H Club 1, 2, Reporter 3, Presi- dent 4; Junior-Senior Invitation, Program Committee 3; Harvey 3; Bus Driver 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mascot Committee 4. ELEANOR ELIZABETH TALTON Every woman has the divine privilege of changing her mind. Home Economics Club 1; Speech Club 2, 3; Junior-Senior Program Committee 3; Fine Arts Club 4; Freshman Dance Committee 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. EVANDER SAMUEL SIMPSON He who blushes is not always bashful. Band 1; Dance Band 1; Band Club 1; Wildlife Club 2, 3; Mar- shal 3; Boys ' State 3; Junior- Senior Decorating Committee 4; Co-chairman Homecoming Com- mittee 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, All-Conference 3, All-Confer- ence and All-Eastern 4; Mono- gram Club 2, Honor Council 3, Vice President 4; Morehead Scholarship County Finalist 4. CLAUDIOUS ALBERT STALL- INGS, JR. A man must have a certain amount of intelligent ignorance to get anywhere. J. V. Football 1; Band Club 1; Band 1, 2; Fine Arts Club 2, 3; Track 1, 3, 4; Harvey 3; Junior- Senior Gift Committee 3; Fresh- man Dance Committee 4; Math Club 4; Invitation Committee 4. BARBARA ANN STEPHENSON A very sweet maid of iiuiet ways. Home Economics Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Junior-Senior Invita- tion Committee 3; Bus Driver 4; Library Club 2, Secretary 3, 4; Invitation Committee 4. SHARON SUE SUTTON Silence is deep as Eternity; speech as shallow as time. Durham High School 1, 2; Speech Club, President 3; Glee Club 3; Junior-Senior Theme Committee 3; Junior - Senior Refreshment Committee 3; Moth Club 4; Ring Committee 4; Homecoming Court 4; Class Secretary 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. ALICE GERALDINE TAYLOR Be always sure you ' re right, then go ahead. Home Economics Club 1; Com- mercial Club 2; Library Club 3, 4; Junior - Senior Refreshment Committee 3; Invitation Commit- tee 4. PEGGY ANN THOMAS Not failure but low aim in a crime. Home Economics Club 1; Dra- matics Club 2; Social Studies Club 3; Junior-Senior Refresh- ment Committee 3; French Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mascot Committee 4. ELLEN ANNA TYNER The path of success is the path of common sense. Home Economics Club 1; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Invi- tation Committee 3; Harvey 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. JACQUELINE ELIZABETH WALL Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing. Arts and Crafts Club 1; Dra- matics Club 2; Social Studies Club 3, Junior-Senior Refresh- ment Committee, Chairman 3; French Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ARTHUR NOBLE WEST III One of the greatest labor-saving inventions of today is tomorrotv. Wildlife Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Reporter 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior- Senior Decoration Committee 3; Invitation Committee 4. GLEN FRANKLIN WHITLEY O ho2V full of groceries is this working day world! Science Club 1; Wildlife Club 2; Industrial Arts Club, Reporter 3; Junior-Senior Decoration Com- mittee 3; Science Club 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. HAROLD ARTHUR WALLACE Everything is sweetened by risk. Wildlife Club 1, 2; Junior-Senior Decoration Committee 3; Home- coming Committee 4; Science Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, President 4. ANNA PATRICIA WHITLEY Doth perfect beauty stavd in need of praise at all? Arts and Crafts Club 1; Dra- matics Club 2; Journalism Club 3; Second Place, World Peace Speaking Contest 3; Co-Chair- man Junior-Senior Decoration Committee 3; Marshal 3; Science Club, Secretary 4; Ring Com- mittee 4; Homecoming Commit- tee 4; Glee Club ], 2, 3, Secre- tary 4; Advertising Staff The Shield 4. ADALIA JEAN WIGGS She who loves true honor more than fame. Arts and Crafts Club 1; Speech Club, Vice President 2; Science Club, Secretary 3; Junior-Senior Gift Committee 3; Harvey 3; Junior Class Halloween Queen 3; Moth Club 4; Homecoming Court 4; Glee Club 1, 2, Teasurer 3, President 4; Invitation Commit- tee 4. PRISCILLA MAE WRIGHT The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions. Home Economics Club 1; Speech and Debating Club 2; Journalism Club 3; Junior-Senior Invitation Committee 3, 4; French Club 4; BELOW: Senior, Margaret Rackley pins a collar on junior, Vivian Johnson just before time to face the camera. Joan Denning is awaiting her turn. m I I BEST LOOKING: EVELYN STEWART THEL HOOKS MOST POPULAR: CINDA GRANTHAM WESLEY COBLE WHICH COLLEGE? WHAT CAREER? Mrs. Alice Avery, cur Guldafice Counsellor, has conference with WoocJrow Byrd, senior. GUIDANCE PROGRAM Through the National Defense Education Act, guidance, as a service to help boys and girls become more adjusted to their vocational, educational, and social-personal problems, offers new meaning to our school life. The efforts of our guidance program ore to render services that assist young people in meeting life situations in an intelligent and normal manner. To achieve the maximum growth and development, it I is essential that a student know himself, his potentialities, and make wise decisions in planning his course of training. Our teacher-counsellor is Mrs. Alice Avery and our County Guidance Director is Miss Alyce Sumrell. [ 52 ] Aids to moking decisions that will affect the future of many seniors and juniors are plentiful under this new program. Sandra Dail and Robin King are seen utilizing some of the college materials. ABOVE: An attractive bulletin board helps bring the importance of choosing a career to the attention of students. Priscilla Wright is absorbing information concerning one of thousands of fields. J LEFT: Also as a part of this program the school library keeps a file of pamphlets and booklets pertaining to various careers. Thumbing through the file is Annie Moye. [ 53 ] SENIOR RINGS Senior class rings had been anxiously awaited. Soon after exams they arrived, and like golden tranquilizers they seemed to relax some of the left-over strain of exams. Carroll Johnson is being fitted for his ring as Edwin Price and Jerry Higgins wait patiently. Jerry ' s finger seems to be itching for one alreody. The day the rings came — this enthusi- astic group of seniors is admiring the newly-acquired jewelry. Sarah Broadhurst, chosen Valentine Queen by the Monogram Club, reigned over the club ' s annual Valentine Dance. The festivities took place at the Legion Hut on Saturday, February 13. JUNIORS Fran Abell Glenda Adams Penny Adams Barbara Allen Larry Austin Margaret Lee Austin Judy Ayscue Ben Baker Bob Barbour Jean Barbour Joyce Barbour Larry Beasley Rosalyn Beaty Bobby Bell Michael Blackman Becky Boone Ed Boyette James Braswell Kay Bridgers Willie Jean Brinkley Mary Ann Britt Donette Byrd Betty Lou Coats Mary Coble Beverly Collier Ozzie Coor Bonnie Sue Creech Jane Creech Melvin Daughtry Vicki Daughtry JUNIORS Wayne Phillips Thomas Pilkington Joyce Marie Pope Bonnie Faye Powell Steve Ratcliffe Cynthia Ray Margaret Reid Bruce Stallings Katie Lee Stanley Barbara Ann Strickland Phyllis Strickland Charles Sutton Peggy Sutton Shirley Thompson James Thornton Faye Triplette Thomas Toole Josephine Tyner Frank Vernon Marc Wallace Randy Whitehead Alice Foye Whitley Joe Merton Whitley Ed Wilkins Cynthia Williamson Lois Williford Brack Wilson Gladys Fay Wilson Linda Woodall [ 58 ] lomored SOPHOMORES Linda Alford Joseph Allen Randy Avery Jeannette Bass Charles Barbour Danny Barbour Harold Barbour Jean Barbour Dan Barefoot Tan Barefoot Johnnie Beasley Bet Booker Kay Boyette Linda Braswell Freddy Brink Comille Broadhurst Gretchen Brown Jerry Bryant Pat Buchanan Donald Byrd Margaret Byrd Janice Casey Sherrod Capps Wayne Capps Billy Carroll Anne Cheatham Marie Clearman Richard Creech Sheila Crumpler J. R. Doughtry Edna Deese Kathleen Edgerton Harry Edwards Dean Ennis Judy Forbes Emma Lou Gardner Jerry Gilmore Loretta Gilmore Faydean Godwin Johnny Gray SOPHOMORES Juanita Ham Linda Higgins Dwight Hill Phyllis Hobbs Edith Holley Jeanne Honeycutt Sue Hooks Junior Hudson Alcy Hudson Bonnie Johnson Earl Johnson Jamie Johnson Lorine Johnson Norma Jean Johnson Rachel Johnson Ronnie Johnson Sammy Johnson Sue Johnson Lynwood Jones Janice King Dorean Langdon Grace Langdon Carroll Langston Kathie Lassiter Dewey Lawson Barbara Martin Kathie McGee Elissa McGowan Nelson McLamb Betty Jean McLean David Messer Jo Ann Moore Tommy Moore Janice Morgan Lola Mae Moye Jan Norn ' s Vie Ogburn Joey Overby Faye Owen Laura Parker mm men FRESHMEN Thomas Adams Ann Allen Linda Ruth Allen Donald Bally Peggy Barbour Veronica Barbour Carolyn Beasley Florieta Beaty Jo Ann Blackmon Janice Blackmon Jane Boyette Ricky Bridges Lorry Bryant Jenette Byrd Linda Carol Byrd Linwood Byrd Rachel Byrd Steve Byrd Jimmy Canady Roy Copps Sandy Carroll Wade Clearman Bonnie Coates Margaret Jo Cockrell Dana Clark Cooper Jimmy Crayton Bubba Creech Imogene Creech Myrtle Creech Butch Culbreth Jock Daughtry Ned Daughtry Ted Daughtry Mary Ann Davis Marilyn Day W. T. Deese Jackie Lee Dixon Tyler Edmonson Donnie Edwards Patsy Edwards Charles Ellis Marie Ennis Danny Evans Jimmy Ferrell Don Flowers Trudy Flowers Gail Foos Bebe Grady Bobbie Grantham Franklin Grimes Butler Hall Durwood Hamilton Rose Ellen Hamilton Thomas Hamilton FRESHMEN Al Hardee Jackie Harper Brenda Hartley Jenny Hill Kay Hill Sara Nell Hill Andy Holland Sallie Honeycutt Barbara Hudson Harold Johnson Jimmy Roy Johnson Peggy Johnson Randy Johnson Rowland Jollie Charles Jones Don Jones Douglas Jones Glenn Jones Kay Jones Melvin Jones Sandra Jones Sheila Ann Kennerson David Lee Linda Lewis Kathryn Mallard Carolyn Massengill Sandy Massey Clifton McCown John Page McFadyen Billy Ray McLeod Barbara Mitchell Brenda Mitchell Jerry Mozingo Jennie Norton Jimmy Ogburn Telfair Ogburn Jenny Olive Craig Overby Sallie Padgett Danny Peedin Bobby Penny Edward Peterson Don Phillips Amy Pitch! Louise Pope Doris Price Donald Putnam Robert Rabil Douglas Roberts Frances Roberts Carolyn Rowland William Sellers Ray Speas Joyce Stanley STATE CHAMPS! Coach Roy Brown, surrounded by Frank Creech, receives the trophy co-coptoins Phil Ennis and for the State AA Football Championship from Hap Perry, president of N. C. H. S. A. A. State Champions! These two words sum up the football season. Undefeated and untied in thirteen games. Coach Roy Brown ' s Red Devils rolled over opposition throughout the season. After opening with victories over AAA Henderson (19-0) and Benson (40-6), they then jumped into conference competition. Garner fell 14-0, while Apex in the following game was mowed down by a score of 21-6. Smithfield won its fifth straight by smashing Millbrook 27-7. At Wake Forest, the two undefeated South Central leaders and two very outstanding halfbacks, Phil Ennis and Wayne Welborn, met on the gridiron. The rambling Red Devils edged the Bulldogs 14-6, and Ennis outshone Welborn in this important battle. A 19-0 win over Cary showed the defensive might of the Red Devils as they held the Imps to only one first down. Next Smithfield was victorious over Fuquay 26-12. The traditional Selma game, our Home- coming, wound up the conference schedule. The entire team looked sharp as the Yellow Jackets were swatted 33-0. The regular season ended with a 14-7 win over AAA Dunn. Greenville was the site of the first play-off game, Smithfield versus Edenton. The Red Devils scored two early touchdowns and then held on for a 12-6 decision. Wallace met the Devils at Clinton in a thrilling contest. The difference came when Sammy Simpson blocked their kick for the extra point. The final score read 7-6, S. H. S. on top! The state championship game now lay ahead of our team. On Saturday afternoon, December 5, the Smithfield Red Devils clashed with the Boone Blue Devils at Boone. After receiving the kick-off the Blue Devils rolled to the goal with Robin King carrying over the goal line. In the third quarter Phil Ennis took a Keith Johnson pass to pay dirt for the second TD. The final score came when Johnson threw to Ennis on an 82-yard pass-run play. Smithfield had won the game 20-0 and held its first state athletic championship. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Wesley Coble, Robin King, Frank Creech, Phil Ennis, Rex Starling, Edgar Bougham, Coach Roy Brown . . . SECOND ROW: Ted Jackson, Michael Grimes, Preston Edwards, Jimmy Ennis, Sammy Simpson, David Lee, Roy Brown . . . THIRD ROW: Ben Baker, Don Barefoot, Brack Wilson, Ed Wilkins, Skipper Johnston, Ed Boyette, Howard Whitley, Jeffrey Williams . . . FOURTH ROW: Dean Ennis, Keith Johnson, Freddy Johnson, Joey Overby, Steve Rotcliffe, Tan Barfoot, Billy Wellons . . . BACK ROW: Managers Melvin Daughtry and Bob Barbour. i 55 25 1 32 i Qg- FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Jimmy Ennis, Ted Jackson, Frank Creech, Phil Ennis, Rex Starling, David Lee, Roy Brown, Preston Edwards . . . BEHIND: Robin King, Wesley Coble, AAichael Grimes, Sammy Simpson . . . KNEELING: Edgar Baughom. These 13 seniors certainly contributed their part to the championship squad. Many individual honors came to our outstanding Red Devils. Seniors Phil Ennis, Frank Creech, Sammy Simpson, Wesley Coble, Rex Starling, and Junior Ed Wilkins were named All-Conference. Creech and Simpson were named All-Eastern. Creech was named All-State and selected to play in the N. C. — S.C. Shrine Bowl game. Ennis and Creech were selected to play in the East -West All-Star game and Coach Roy Brown had been selected as a coach for this game. Coach Roy Brown is flanked by his co-captains, Phil Ennis, left, and Frank Creech. GAMES s. H. S. 19 HENDERSON 0 s. H. S. 40 BENSON 6 s. H. S. 14 GARNER 0 s. H. S. 21 APEX 6 s. H. S. 27 MILLBROOK 7 s. H. S. 14 WAKE FOREST 6 s. H. S. 19 CARY 0 s. H. S. 26 FUQUAY 12 s. H. S. 33 SELMA 0 s. H. S. 14 DUNN 7 s. H. S. 12 EDENTON 6 s. H. s. 7 WALLACE 6 s. H. s. 20 BOONE 0 LEFT: In the game with Apex, Keith Johnson ' s pass to Wesley Coble (in dark jersey) seems to have missed its target. RIGHT: After a good gain Roy Brown is brought down by two Millbrook defenders. LEFT: Against Cory, Phil Ennis has driven through the White Imps ' line. RIGHT: Preston Edwards is headed for pay dirt after receiving a pass in the traditional Seima gome. RIGHT In this shot PJiil Ennis is carrying the ball over tackle in the play-off gome with Edenton. LEFT: The Selma defender seems to have broken up this pass play but Sammy Simpson holds on to the ball. RIGHT: In the championship game Robin King was a stand-out ball carrier as shown here blasting through the Boone line. LEFT: Sammy Simpson scores the Red Devils ' first TD against tough Edenton after receiving a pass. Coach Temple has his starters huddled around him as he instructs them as to what strategy to use. Everyone is after the ball. It looks as if long-armed Sammy Simpson is out-reaching them all. After several highly successful seasons, this year ' s showing may have seemed dis appointing. Sammy Simpson, a returning starter, was late coming out and slow in returning to form because of a football in- jury. Also, in conference competition the Red Devils lost several very close games. For instance, the total margin of loss in three important games was five points. A high spot came when our boys defeated Garner 57-42, knocking them from the un- beaten ranks. Easy victories over Fuquay 72-50 and Millbrook 70-39 were also notable accomplishments. Coach Temple had an all-senior starting lineup consisting of David Lee, Sammy Simp- son, Wesley Coble, Thel Hooks, and Roy Brown. The squad, most of which are seniors, clinched third place in the standings and ended the season with a winning record. This year the District III AA tournament was held in Smithfield. Roy Brown left them all behind on this fast break and came down the court to score. Smithfield ' s girls, inexperienced in the previous season, improved and completed a rather successful year. Led from the beginning by the scoring of Susan Johnson and at the end by the scoring of Mary Ann Britt, they rolled over several opponents and gave undefeated Selma a close battle. Outstanding defensive play by the guards was also an important factor in gaining for the team a winning record. With an eye to the future, it might be noted that there were only two seniors on the squad. And, in this group were a couple of hustling freshmen who looked very prom- ising. Coach Brown ' s starting lineup was dominated by juniors and consisted of Susan Johnson, Mary Ann Britt, Nancy Langdon, Betty Lou Coats, Lib Holland, and Mary Coble. The female Red Devils at the close of the season entered the District Tournament in Selma. Two of our guards seem to be taking it easy during a break the action. Mary Ann Britt, after cutting under the basket, pops the ball up for a score. One of our tough guards, Betty Lou Coates, drives up the court with an opponent on her heels. FRONT ROW: Coach Jack Temple, Robin King, Brian Langley, Wade Hamilton, David Putnam, Ted Jackson. MIDDLE ROW: Phil Ennis, Norman Whitley, Sammy Simpson, Melvin Anderson, Roy Brown, Harry Edwards. BACK ROW: Mike Warren (bat boy), Keith Johnson, James Thornton, David Lee, Melvir Dougherty (manager), Lin Jones (bat boy). BASEBALL 1959 SMITHFIELD SMITHFIELD 3 SMITHFIELD 3 SMITHFIELD 2 SMITHFIELD 13 SMITHFIELD 11 SMITHFIELD 10 SMITHFIELD 7 OPPONENTS FUQUAY APEX SELMA FUQUAY GARNER APEX SELMA SMITHFIELD SMITHFIELD SMITHFIELD SMITHFIELD SMITHFIELD 7 SMITHFIELD 4 SMITHFIELD 0 PLAY- 5 6 5 6 OFFS GARNER 3 GARNER 4 S. DURHAM 2 S. DURHAM 9 S. DURHAM 0 ELIZABETH CITY 5 ELIZABETH CITY 6 Playing in the South Central Conference for the first time, the Red Devil nine proved to be the class of the league. After suc- cessfully completing the regular schedule, they defeated Selma for Division honors, and then smothered Garner for the Con- ference title. Southern Durham fell prey to Smithfield in the District playoffs; however, the Devils met their match, losing to Elizabeth City in the State play- offs. Such outstanding players as Phil Ennis, Larry Moore, and David Lee are returnees for 1960. In this, the third official year of track competition, the Red Devils were certainly on out- standing team. Led by stars Broadhurst, Hales, and Davis, the cindermen v ent through the sche- dule undefeated. The honors as Conference and District Cham- pions and a high standing in the Sectional Meet brought new prestige to our school. A high- light of the season was the Con- ference Meet in which they scored more points than the other five teams combined. Re- turning for 1960 are these out- standing performers: Wesley Coble, Preston Edwards, Michael Grimes, Oscar Creech, and Joe y Overby. TRACK 1959 SMITHFIELD MEETS 87... .....Millbrook 72 Dunn Clayton 101 Fuquay 61% (1st) Conference Meet 27% (1st) District Meet 69 Selma 8% (4th) Eastern Meet 2 ' 2 (12th) State Meet 28 35 11 14 45 MONOGRAM CLUB I960 OFFICERS THEL HOOKS President SAMMY SIMPSON Vice President CINDA GRANTHAM . . . Secretary-Treasurer HONOR COUNCIL ROBIN KING SAMMY SIMPSON PHIL ENNIS DAVID LEE BRACK WILSON KEITH JOHNSON Fran Abell Margaret Lee Austin Ann Batten Roy Brown Betty Lou Coates Mary Coble Oscar Creech Preston Edwards Jimmy Ennis Cinda Grantham Michael Grimes Gloria Hinton The! Hooks Ted Jackson Judy Johnson Robin King Nancy Langdon David Lee Bonnie Norton Joey Overby Haro ld Puckett Sammy Simpson Rex Starling James Thornton Brack Wilson Edgar Baugham Mary Ann Britt Wesley Coble Frank Creech Phil Ennis Kay Faulk Lib Holland Sue Hooks Keith Johnson Susan Johnson Herman McElveen Larry Moore David Putnam Steve Ratcliffe Ed Wilkins Jeffrey Williams SPONSORS Dr. Watson Wharton Delrria Johnson Store Aycock ' s, Incorporated Johnston County Oil Dealers Association Frank L. Skinner Radio Sales and Service Jordan and Holt, Incorporated Cecil ' s Esso Servicenter Bell ' s Opticians Carolina Sta-Dri Distributors Mrs. Eunice Norton Smithfield Auto Dealers Ideal Oil Company, Incorporated Queen Upholstery Shop Nelson ' s Gene Parker Dr. W. J. Massey, Jr. Farmer ' s Hardware Smithfield Typewriter Sales and Service Smithfield Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. D. Cole Ray Parrish Clothing Store Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peele Medlin Printing Company Gregory ' s Five and Ten Fuller Rice Royall Jewelers Wallace Welding and Machine Shop Stephens and Congleton Hardware Compa C. W. Massey Wallace Guano Company Mrs. Mary H. Lehew McLamb ' s Florist Mr. ond Mrs. William Ragsdale Mr. and Mrs. Jock Jackson Lambeth ' s Texaco Station SMITHFIELD TELEVISION CENTER 125 West Market St. Phone WE 4-2659 Authorized Dealer for R.C.A. VICTOR TELEVISION MAGNAVOX HIGH FIDELITY MAGNAVOX STEREOPHONIC HIGH FIDELITY TAKE MOTHER AND DAD WITH YOU WHEN YOU GO AWAY TO SCHOOL HOOKS STUDIO Smithf ield. North Carolina THE SMITHFIELD HERALD ' Your County Newspaper ' Published Twice a Week MEN ' S WEAR Smithfield and Selma G and G GULF SERVICE LAUGHTER ' S GARAGE GENERAL REPAIRING Phone WE 4-2371 Truck Lane Smithfield, North Carolina COMPLETE GULF PRODUCTS Intersection of Truck Lane and Highway 301 Smithfield, North Carolina WHITE SWAN MOTEL RESTAURANT Highway 301 Smithfield, North Carolina JACK ' S FARM SUPPLY FEED - SEED - FERTILIZER GRAIN BUYERS Big Planters Tobacco Warehouse Telephone WE 4-2598 AYCOCK PROPANE BOTTLE GAS SERVICE Phone WE 4-2272 Smithfield-Selma Highway CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF ' 60 THE JEWEL BOX Smithfield, North Carolina SMITH ' S LADIES ' SHOP ' There Is No Substitute For Quality ' Smithfield, North Carolina W. B. OLIVER SON, INC. Cotton Ginners Merchants Phone WO 5-3124 PINE LEVEL OIL MILL CO. M. F. G. Cotton Seed Products and Fertilizer Since 1902 Phone WO 5-2152 PINE LtVEL, NORTH CAROLINA CAROLINA MOTOR STORES, INC. Wholesale Jobbers, Distributors Automotive Parts — Supplies — Equipment Phone WE 4-3188 Box 149 Smithfield, North Caro ' lina BEST WISHES TO GRADUATING CLASS HOOD BROTHERS DRUG STORE Johnston County ' s Family Druggists Since 1879 The Pine Level Oil Mill Co. Since 1902 Cotton Seed Products and Fertilizers Telephone WO 5-2152 Pine Level, North Carolina John Dail ' s Service Station BEST WISHES TO THE SENIORS WIGGS LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING 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 DEPARTMENT STORE Jacksonville, N. C. LEDER-POTTER DEPARTMENT STQRE Loris, S. C. FLEMING PHARMACY COMPLETE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Smithfield Wholesale Builders Supply, Inc. Quality Building Material Dial WE 4-2869 Smithfield, North Carolina Raleigh Road Smithfield, P. O. 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Smithfield, North Carolina For the Hair Style of Tomorrow See RUBY Today RUBY DAUGHTRY ' S SALON WE 4-3663 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 60 JOHNSTON COUNTY FROZEN FOODS, INC. Smithfield, North Carolina Compliments SELMA RADIO SALES AND SERVICE Selma, North Carolina NINES TEXACO SERVICE CENTER Firestone Tires and Accessories Across from the Post Office Smithfield North Carolina HILL ' S GROCERY MARKET Groceries • Meats • Ice Cream CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! Phone WE 4-2780 Smithfield, North Carolina JORDAN ' S JEWELERS Quality Gifts — Since 1898 — Smithfield, North Carolina REX SHOE SHOP AND SHOE STORE Expert Shoe Repairing Complete Line of Men ' s Dress and Work Shoes Smithfield, North Carolina TURNAGE and TALTON SUPER MARKET Smithfield, North Carolina MARVIN ' S PLACE GAS and OIL Across the River on U.S. 70 Phone WE 4-3506 Smithfield, North Carolina EVELYN ' S GIFT SHOP 208 West Holt Street Smithfield, North Carolina BATT JOHNSON ' S Barbecued Chicken and Pig Buffalo Road SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of FAY ' S SANDWICH SHOP Phone WE 4-2693 Smithfield, North Carolina Compliments of HOLT FARM CENTER, INC. Custom GRINDING and MIXING Truck Lane and Brogden Rood Phone WE 4-2043 DR. VON E. RHOADES CHIROPRACTORS SMITHFIELD, N. C. CITY FOOD MARKET QUALITY MEATS and GROCERIES We Deliver Phone WE 4-2415 C. P. Botten — S. E. Batten THE FASHION SHOP Smart Apparel for Women and Children Phone WE 4-2534 Smithfield, North Carolina TROT MOTEL Highway 301 - 70-A Smithfield ' s Newest CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! RUFUS KING GROCERY Groceries, Drinks and Candies for all School Children Smithfield, North Carolina BEST WISHES THE JEROLD CORPORATION Highway 301 South SMITHFIELD, N. C. BesT Wishes to the Seniors through the Years Drink COCA-COLA Delicious and Refreshing THE CAPITAL COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Incorporated Highway 301 Smithfield, N. C. King Size, Too! LUMBER BUILDING MATERIALS GUY C. LEE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Smithfield, N. C. HUGH AUSTIN ' S Men ' s Boys ' Store A Trial Is All We Ask Phone WE 4-3401 Smithfield, North Carolina CONGRATULATIONS! K. R. EDWARDS TOBACCO COMPANY C. Richmond, Virginia JOHNSTON COTTON COMPANY COMPLETE FARM AND HOME SUPPLIES FERTILIZERS John Deere Sales and Service Nathane Furniture and Appliances WE 4-2701 ' WE 4-2421 Smithfield, North Carolina BRIGHT LEAF AND BURLEY TOBACCO CO., INC. SMITHFIELD SAW AND PULPWOOD COMPANY HOMELITE CHAIN SAWS - SAWS AND SERVICE FORESTRY CONSULTANTS | Know Your Timber Value Before You Sell Ij Phone WE 4-3305 | ALBERT ' S SERVICE STATION GULF PRODUCT S- Fifth and Market Phone WE 4-3088 Smithfield, N. C. COMPLIMENTS of GRANTHAM ' S BOYS ' YOUNG MEN ' S SHOP SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments Of HEAVNER AND WALLACE IMPLEMENT COMPANY SALES and SERVICE Allis-Chaimers Farm Machinery Smithfield, North Carolina GARDNER-CREECH OIL COMPANY 1 . IMobH asl HUIS-CHfllMERS SALIS AND StRVICt YOUR FRIENDLY MOBILGAS DISTRIBUTOR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1960 FROM MEMBER STORES OF JOHNSTON COUNTY FURNITURE ASSOCIATION Barnes Furniture Company Four Oaks, N. C. Denning Furniture Company Smithfield, N. C. Home Furniture Appliance Company Smithfield, N. C. Jones Brothers Furniture Company Pine Level, N. C. Miller Furniture Company Benson, N. C. Rose Company Benson, N. C. Selma Furniture Company Selma, N. C. Talton, Inc Smithfield, N. C. G. S. Tucker Company Smithfield, N. C. Holland Furniture Company Benson, N. C. HONEST DEALINGS IN FURNITURE SMITHFIELD OIL GIN COMPANY CITIES SERVICE GASOLINE Kerosene • Oil • Tires • Batteries Cotton Ginners J. MARVIN JOHNSON, President Smithfield, North Carolina Phone WE 4-2040 FARMALL TRACTORS - INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS Cotton Ginners and Buyers of All Kinds of Farm Equipment FLOYD C. PRICE SONS Everything for the Farm ot d Home Dial WO 5-2311 k Selma, N. C. UNDERWOOD FUNERAL HOME Smithfield, North Carolina BINGHAM and PARRISH INSURANCE AGENCY FIRE and CASUALTY INSURANCE FOR HOME-BUSINESS-AUTO-FARM REAL ESTATE-LOANS SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA JOHNSON ' S FLORIST ' Flowers For All Occasions Phone WE 4-2630 Smithfield, North Carolina Compliments of BRANNAN ' S, INC Operator of HOLT LAKE MARINE SALES HOLT LAKE NURSERY BRANNAN COURT and RESTAURANT Compliments of HOOKS and LAYNE OIL COMPANY Distributor TEXACO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS and HOOKS and LAYNE TIRE COMPANY Distributor FIRESTONE TIRES • BATTERIES • ACCESSORIES Smithfield, North Carolina ROY STRICKLAND LUMBER COMPANY Rough and Dressed Lumber Phone WE 4-3247 Smithfield, North Carolina 1 , 1km. td. uA. flit imwl vuedl FIRST CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA 60 Years of Service - 1898 - 1959 — Complete Banking Service — COMMERCIAL - SAVING - TRUST - INSTALLMENT LOAN Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation TAYLOR COAL OIL COMPANY Distributor ' SINCLAIR GASOLINE • KEROSENE • HEATING OILS PRESTONE ANTI-FREEZE Phone WE 4-4161 East Market Street Smithfield, North Carolina Compliments of COBLE DAIRY PRODUCTS COOPERATIVE, INC. YOUR LOCAL DAIRY Smithfield, N. C. Phone WE 4-4191 SMITHFIELD MULE CO. LIVESTOCK OLIVER TRACTORS FARM MACHINERY CLEAN USED CARS We trade for Anything that Walks or Rolls SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA -J Burlington Guidepost to Opportunity . . . I CAREER n ADVANCEMENT For young people seeking careers with challenge, the textile industry — one of the nation ' s most important indus- tries—offers excellent opportunities. Let the world-famed Burlington triangle of quality be your guidepost to the future. Young men and women of imagination, initiotive and ability will find rewarding careers in textiles, and with Burlington, world ' s leading textile organization. SMITHFIELD SPINNING COMPANY a unit of BaHinfflon j I ! W UU l±3 VINCEI THE BAT The Smithfield High School Seniors of the class of 1960 sincerely appreciate the in- terest and support of our sponsors and ad- vertisers. As they have extended their good wishes to us for the future, may we in turn wish for them great success. Standing behind the main banquet table are the guests of honor and the principal speakers. From left to right they are Prin- cipol A. G. Glenn; Billy Hildebrand, head football coach at Wake Forest College; Bill Murray, head coach at Duke; Coach Roy Brown; Bill Jackson, of WPTF radio; Fred Gardner, President of the Boosters Club; Bill Smalz, assistant coach at N. C. State; and Jim Hickey, head coach at University of North Carolina. BOOSTERS CLUB BANQUET The South Smithfield Elementary School lunchroom was the site of the First Annual Boosters Club Football Banquet, Monday, January 25. The newly organized Boosters Club held this banquet in honor of the Smithfield High School football team which won the 1959 State AA Championship. The notable guest speakers were coaches from the Big Four colleges. ABOVE LEFT: Coach Roy Brown displays one of the Boosters Club jackets which were to be presented to the members of his football team. LOWER LEFT: Frank Creech, recipient of a football scholarship to Duke University, and his mother seem to be lining things up for next year with Duke ' s head coach Bill Murray. Gainesville, Florida Lithographed and Letterpress Yearbooks for over 25 Years 34 ADAMS AVENUE • MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 920 S 3 8950 99016951 0 RNC 373.756 S 1960 Sniithfield HighO School . The shield.