South High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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L18 S552 Avia Y HISTORY OF IUNE CLASS, 1937 Lawrence Highfill In the ninth moon of the year 1933 a flock of young red-skins began a se- ries of battles which were to last four long, but glorious years, The event was not as colorful as it might have been be- cause our North High tribe was very young, and we were in need of warriors. So, earlier than is customary, we were allowed to associate with the older mem- bers of our tribe and began training for the battles in which we were to partici- pate in the near future. Yes, at last we had the opportunity to become heroes in warfare. Upon reaching this stage we were fortunate in not being looked down on as most freshmen are, because others not so far advanced as we, were present to receive the abuse and intolerance usually suf- fered by the freshmen. Although we weren't thrust onto the warpath in that first year, valuable knowledge was stored away for future use. The dull winter and bright spring of the second year faded into the past and we were recognized with a little more respect. It was in this year that Mr. R. S. Haltiwanger was made chief of the tribe, to lead us along the trails of learn- ing. In the third year of our career we selected Raymond Holder as leader of our rising-in-fame bloody division of the North High Indians. Our struggle in the massacres of Typing and Shorthand are very distinctly remembered by those taking part as highlights in the Iunior year. However, several triumphants re- turned to camp after the Battle of Typ- ing with 5O words a minute swinging on their belts-victims of skillfull use of the scalping knife. Being unable to prevent the progress of time, we found our fourth year, Page eighty known as the senior year, become a re- ality. Mr. R. A. Swaringen was given our division, to guide and direct our ac- tions, and again Big Chief Raymond Hol- der was chosen our active leader. Our continual advance reached its peak and we furnished a rightful ma- jority of the tribe's leading figures. Faith- fully, we upheld the tradition of seniors to be dignified and all-commanding. At times we probably defined too radically senior privileges. Nevertheless we met the increased responsibilities with all en- ergy and competence of famed Indians on the warpath. The social climax of the year was the delightful Iunior-Senior. Not in the entire History of American Indians is there an account of so many and such beautifully attired squaws as were assembled at this occasion. Perhaps the most famous and bitter battle during this term was the Battle of American History on the Diploma River, Many bear scars of this battle, which will be long remembered and cher- ished, as precious jewels of knowledge. It almost made pale faces of us all, Some of those attaining especial fame in active warfare were: Frances New- som, editor of Pine Whispers and Pres- ident of National Honor Society, Ray- mond Holder, captain of 1936-37 basket- ball team: Moir Lancaster, captain of 1935-36 football team: and Gray Sher- mer, mayor during the 1936-37 school term. Not at all unboastfully, we wish to express our extreme sympathy for our fair tribe after we are gone. But oh, we forgot: our superb knowledge and ability were received through the excel- lent training of dear old Alma Materg our teachers, the medicine men, and the beniflcence of the Great Spirit. BLACK AND GOLD

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ILINE CLASS SUPERLATIVES MOST ORIGINAL BEST LOOKING MOST INTELLECTUAL Doris Holden Doris Tucker Frances Newsom Raymond Holder Moir Lancaster Lawrence Highfill MOST ATHLETIC BIGGEST FLIRTS BEST DISPOSITION Mary Bennett Ruth Landingham Clarice Bruce Gray Shermer Raymond Holder David West BLACK AND GOLD f'W'Sf 'Y

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S556 ,. PROPI-IECY OF IUNE CLASS, 1937 David West It is 1950 and the annual meeting of the Merchants' Association is beinq held in the ball room of the Robert E. Lee Hotel. As we look around the room, we Hnd a number of prominent business men. The first one we notice is Gray Shermer smoking his left over cam- paign cigar. As our eyes wander around we see Raymond Holder, the carpenter representative, seated in a very beauti- ful chair. The new mayor of our fair city slaps Raymond on the shoulder. Well, if it isn't 'AStink Holder. What are you doing here? Why, haven't you heard, laughs Raymond, that North High has eighteen representatives present at our meeting? Now let me see, studies Gray, if I can remember any of my old class mates. There's Moir Lancaster, the gro- ceryman, D. Allgood, owner of Kress department store, T. Tilley, bookkeep- er for Hollywood's leading cowboy- Buck lones, and Melvin Fogg, clown at the State Theatre. That seems to be all I can remember right now. Do you remember any, Stink? Well, now let me see, replies Stink. There's Grace Darden, author of 'Gone With The Schoolf and Law- rence Highfill, the shoeman who seems to be having trouble in finding shoes that fit his feet. USay, Stink, don't you remember Frances Newsom's ability for acting? Well, she'S a chorus girl at the new the- atre-The Liberty Street Opera House. And, by the way, what's become of Doris Tucker? Iheard that she and Moir were married. Do you sup- Lancaster pose they are getting along okay? Doris Holden is also on the screen-don't you remember she got her training proposing to the North High boys? And Paul Cheek has gone into the tailoring busi- ness so he can make a pair of pants to fit himself. BLACK AND GOLD The other day I was walking down the street, when I happened to look in- side a dog-pawn shop, and what do you think I saw? replied Gray as he puffs harmoniously on his cigar. I saw Da- vid West washing away on a big, Ger- man police dog. Seated at a big, ma- hogany desk, I saw Ruth Landingham, checking the dogs, as Clarice Bruce, the dogcatcher, brought them in. Why, that's nothing, yawns Ray- mond, as he stretches his long legs, the other day I was sitting in my office, working over my carpenter contracts, when Margaret O'Neal came in looking for a job. Of course, I would like to have given her one, but I am not getting regular work, and I can hardly afford to have a secretary and pay her four or five dollars a week. That's not even enough money to keep up Lawrence Highfill and his wife, Mary Bennett, who are trying to live on love. Throwing away his short cigar stub, and lighting another, Gray leans back in his chair, and throws his legs up on the radiator. That about covers our whole class, except a few more, whose names I can't remember. Looking directly in front of him, Gray sees a familiar looking person trying to get his attention. While speaking to Raymond, he accidently looks up to see the big eyes of Paul Cheek, the tailor. HWell, look who it is! A'Come here, Stink, I want you to our old classmates, Paul we have been discussing meet one of Cheek. Paul, our old class mates. Do you remember any? Paul takes a seat that Stink has po- and begins telling all he litely offered knows about the remainder of the class. MThe last information I have on Sara Barrett is that she is still trying to date Robert Taylor, and our friends, Marie fContinued on page 1961 Page eighty-one