Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1941 volume:

BEN BROWN j................Co-Editors-in-Chief ELIZABETH FARMER ) LANE EDWARDS ..........................Business Manager HARRIS CHEWNING.........................Faculty Adviser Printing by THE R. L. BRYAN COMPANY, Columbia, S. C. Engraving by CHARLOTTE ENGRAVING COMPANY, Charlotte, N. C. Photography by ALFRED T. WILLIS, Spartanburg, S. C. As Spartan High Relaxes Indispensable in Spartanburg High School’s daily routine, for 1,300 students and 50 teachers, is that lull in the day’s occupation —recess. Pictured here are some of the ways in which the cherished quarter-hour was spent in 1940 41. 1. THE BREAD LINE FORMS. 2. SANDWICHES WITH MILK. 3. SCRIMMAGE. 4. THIRST STOPS HERE. 5. BEAT ME. DADDy.1 6. NOW. BOYS. WE'VE GOT TO WIN TONIGHT! 7. COACH CHARLIE GETS HIS CHANGE. 8. MR. CARRINGTON REGALES THE BOVS WITH ONE OF HIS STORIES. 4 for 15 Minutes a Day 9. THOSE EAGLE EYES. 10. THREE ON A POPSICLE. 11. GOSSIPING GALS. 12. THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES. 13. LOCAL VICE: GRUB GRABBING. 14. MORAL: DON'T MAKE FACES IN FRONT OF A CAMERA. 15. JUNIOR BELLES MUNCH A COUPLE OF DOGS. 16. THE CURFEW TOLLS THE KNELL OF PARTING PLAY. At last, as the bell sounds, gomes stop, remaining morsels of lunch are hastily gulped, bull sessions terminate, and the 1,350 trudge dutifully back to their classrooms. 5 DED CATION TO MR. CHARLES HUMPHRIES, WHOSE WARM BLUE EYES AND FRIENDLY SMILE HAVE MADE FRIENDS AMONG STUDENTS AND FACULTY, AND WHOSE LOYALTY AND UNTIRING WORK FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL ARE DEEPLY APPRECIATED, WE OF THE SENIOR CLASS DEDICATE THIS VOLUME. MR. C. H. HUMPHRIES, JR. Instructor in En3lish ar.d Science ADMINISTRATION MR. L. W. JENKINS Superintendent of the Spartanburg City Schools MR. M. B. WILSON. JR. MRS. J. TEMPLE LIGON Principal of the Spartanburg Registrar and Dean High School of Girls MR. SPENCER M. RICE Assistant Principal and Treasurer 8 FACU LTV DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH: L. H. Chewning, Jr.. Miss Daisy Allen. Miss Elise Carlisle. John Carrington. Mrs. Richard Cecil, Charles H. Humphries. Jr.. Miss Beulah Johnson. Miss Amelia Sanders, Miss Margaret Simpson, Mrs. J. M. Wallace, Miss Marjorie Wall, and Mrs. Kate W. Williams. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS: Miss Lily T. Robertson. Marvin Self, Miss Gladys Stilwell, Miss Tecoa Stone, Miss Harriet Tennent. Miss Lily Mae Werts, and Mrs. Mary L. Wideman. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE: Miss Madge Rudd. L. L. Dunlap. Mrs. J. O. Erwin. Charles H. Humphries, Jr., and Miss Beatrice Lee. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY: Miss Julia Brice. Gilbert Cox, Mrs. Jeannette Freeman, Miss Annie Gentry. Mrs. Helen Guess, Mrs. Waddy Hudson, Mrs. Ruth King, James Roberts, and Miss Constance Robertson. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT: Miss Eva Rushton. Miss Mattie Franklin Cheatham Miss Perrin Cudd, Walter Foster, E. R. McConnell. Miss Gladys Mullinax, Miss Jessie Rushton, and T. F. Wright. SPEECH AND DRAMATICS DEPARTMENT: Miss Margaret Simpson. DEPARTMENT OF LATIN. Miss Mattie Joyce Howell. Mrs. Louise S. Pettis, and Miss Lily Mae Werts. DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH AND SPANISH: Miss Helen Begg, Mrs. Victoria Kerr, and Miss Marjorie Wall. ART DEPARTMENT: Miss Margaret Law. INDUSTRIAL ARTS: Marvin Self and James M. Smith. DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS: S. W. Nicholson and Miss Gladys Mullinax. HOME ECONOMICS: Miss Dorothy Tolbert. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: H. R. Dobson. M.ss Lucille Bowers, L. L. Dunlap, Charles H. Humphries, Jr., and E. R. McConnell. MUSIC: Vernon A. Bouknight. Mrs. Charles Gignilliat, and Miss Margaret Mullinax. LIBRARY: Miss Olive Branch. CAFETERIA: Miss Sara Kathryn Hudgens. 9 MISS AMELIA SANDERS MR. C. H. HUMPHRIES SPONSOR SPONSOR KENNETH BROWN PRESIDENT CATHERINE HALE JIMMIE GLOMINSKI VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council was organized in the year 1936-1937. Its first faculty adviser was Mr. John Otts, who was head of the Eng lish Department at that time. The Council’s first important work was the drafting of a constitution. From its beginning, the Council has grown into one of the most influential and best known organizations of the school. It is active in all phases of school life. One of the most helpful and most successful of the Council's accomplishments is the Hall Director System. This has been used successfully for three years. Last year, the Council sponsored a series of assembly programs for the student body. This year two chapel programs were presented each month by senior sections to the graduating class. These programs have been quite successful and have presented much helpful information to the students. Members of the Council have continued their practice of serving as ushers at the football and basketball games. A handbook containing general information about the school and its activities was published by the Council this year. This publication was financed by the proceeds from a square dance held in the gym. The Council has worked tirelessly this year in a campaign to keep paper off the floors, halls, and grounds. This campaign has done much toward improving the looks of the school. The supply store and lost and found bureau, which were organized last year, have been continued this year. These make it oossible for students to buy classroom necessities during school and help them recover lost articles. 10 SENIORS JUNIORS MARINEL TAYLOR RUTH HAVNAER JOHN BURDETTE ELAINE BOUKEDES HARRY KIRBY GUS CHREITZBERG MARTHA WRIGHTSON EDWARD SPIRES EDWARD O'DELL JAMES CULBERTSON WILLIAM BOBO DOROTHY GWINN LUCILE McMILLIN HARRALL WALKER PARKER TABOR JOHN BRADY RANDALL JONES CARLTON P. G. HAVNAER VERNICE WHELCHEL MARJORIE CALDWELL HELEN ANTHONY KARL ROGERS GARRETT JEAN ERWIN JANE OWENS LILY TALBERT SOPHOMORES GEORGE CASE BILLY HAMMOND AGNES HUGHES RUTH MALONE DORIS CANNON JEAN ROBBINS MICHAEL PATTON ALMON DILL MARCELLA EASLER MILLARD JOHNSON LEWIS COBB JOE FARRELL HONORARY MEMBERS LEM GRIER CORA HINES CAROLYN WALLACE II he Council Passes a Motion This series of pictures, snapped at a typical meetins of the 1940- 41 Council, shows the student lesislative group in action. (1) The members straggle in sleepily at eight a. m. Advisers Sanders and Humphries chat with Kenneth Brown and Gus Chreitzberg. (2) President Kenneth Brown raps for order as Secretary Jimmie Glominski prepares to call the roll. (3) John Burdette makes a motion. (4) Ed O'Dell, as usual, opposes. (5) A heated discussion follows, and five members struggle for the president’s recognition. (6) A standing vote settles the issue, as Secretary Glominski counts “those in favor.” Opposition Leader O'Dell glumly accepts the verdict. S. H. S. Comes To School — The ways and means by which Spartan High's 1,300 students come to school are various and sundry. From far and near they come on foot, some carrying their books (1 and 2). A few, such as Dick Isley (3) use their thumbs and save shoe leather. Others (4 and 5) arrive in swanky coupes and roadsters. The buses arrive early (6) and discharge their burdens of lively youth at about 8:00 a. m., daily. Charles Rogers (7) and Howitt Williams (8) prefer two wheels to four; so they cycle to school. And Donald Wertz’s brightly-colored jalopy (9) can usually be depended upon to get him to the Dean Street entrance by 8:45. ALMA MATER On through years of fame and glory Shrined in memories new and old. Proudly stands our Alma Mater, Loved by hearts as pure as gold. Mingled with a true devotion, Thoughts of love shall ever be In our hearts, dear Alma Mater, . As we sing our praise of thee. On through life thy spirit lingers. Guiding us where’er we be; Loyal hearts will always echo, “Alma Mater, hail to thee!” CHORUS May thy motto always guide us; “Fac et Spera” must prevail! Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Dear old Spartan High School, hail! as-i-ci ■i SENIOR OFFICERS LEM GRIER President JAMES CULBERTSON Vice-President KENNETH BROWN Secretary 16 GUS CHREITZBERG Treasurer SENIORS 1941 GUY ALLEN Guy '' Red Top'1 Allen is known among his companions for his ready wit and his fiery hair. As a student, he has always been eager to learn, and has done best in bookkeeping and English. Incidentally, he likes to hear Miss Brice say: History repeats itself. Guy is fond of athletics, especially basketball. RUTH ALLEN Ruth is a petite blonde girl who enjoys reading, playing tennis, and going to the movies. The parts of high school lire which sne enjoyed most were study hall, cheer practice, and holidays. Her sunny smile and cheerful disposition have won for her many friends during her four years in high school. DuPRE ALLEY DuPre, also known as Oop and Preacher, is one of the singing members of our class. He belongs to the glee club and is the vice-president of his home room. Preacher is liked by all the boys, and he makes a hit with the ladies, too. He plans to go to business college after finishing school. ELSIE ALTOM Elsie, better known as Red, has been an outstanding member of the Girls' Athletic Association during her four years in high school. She has made many friends because of her willingness to cooperate with others. Elsie really enjoys talking, and upon her graduation from high school she plans to enter college. EUGENE ANDERSON Eugene thinks nothing of getting an average of 99! Such a brain—and all given to one person! It's rumored that Eugene is also a fine athlete. His wit blossoms mostly on French jokes. Although S. H. S.’s Num: ber One scholar is quiet and unassuming, he says he has greatly enjoyed his association with other students. MARJORIE ANDERSON There is never a dull moment when Margie is around. Her hobbies are talking and dancing. She has been a member of the Latin Club and several of the Science Clubs. Margie’s favorite subject is Sociology, and she enjoys home room programs. She plans to go to college. GUS APOSTOLAKAS Gus is known among high school circles as a member of the band. He is an outstanding football player on the color league teams and also goes in for a bit of basketball and baseball. Gus is of medium height, stocky, and strong as an ox. He also admires the girls. BOBBY ARTHUR Bobby is one of Spartan High's best mathematicians. He has taken part in color league sports, has had his share of home room offices, and has been a member of the Delta Pi Club. He enjoys collecting arrowheads and other interesting stones. After leaving high school, Bobby plans to go to college. ETTA ARTHUR Quiet, unassuming, and persistent, Etta has enjoyed her high school life. The subjects that have interested her most are typing and American history. Her hobbies arc softball, basketball, and listening to the radio. She says that recess has been her favorite part of school life, but she must be fooling. JAMES ATWELL Here we have one of the most popular and influential boys in the senior class. Droopy played football every year, being a varsity player in the tenth grade and captain of the varsity team in the eleventh grade. Droopy likes English, enjoys playing football, and plans to continue his gridiron career at some college. GLADYS BAGWELL Gladys is one of the friendliest girls that you will ever meet, she really enjoys coming in contact with new people. Fond of recreation, she especially likes to dance, and any kind of ball game appeals to her. Gladys has worked at Efird's department store this year in connection with her course in Diversified Occupations. DOROTHY BAIN Dorothy is such a quiet person that you never know she is anywhere around until current event day comes in history class. She has enjoyed this part of her senool life most of all, and wishes it would happen every day. Dorothy plans to go to business college next year. PAUL BALAMOUTIS Paul is one of those fellows that everybody likes. He goes in for all the sports that the school provides, and has been captain of this year's varsity basketball squad. Paul's popularity among students, especially girls, is due to his handsomeness and magnetic personality. Paul also is a good student, especially in all branches of math. JOE ARTHUR Joe is one of those boys who, in class, are seen and not heard. But he is always jolly and cheerful, and though he seems to be timid, he wins many friends among his schoolmates. Joe is very much interested in books. and his favorite nigh school subject is mechanical drawing. JOHN BARNETTE John, respected by his classmates for his scholastic skill, is not content with less than honor roll grades. His friendly manner is no less an asset to him than his scholarship. And he is confident that one of these days he will be able to control that unruly hair of his. DOROTHY BATES Upon her graduation from high school ‘ 'Dot'' plans to enter training to be a nurse. Her hobbies arc listening to the radio and g laying the piano. ot's favorite subject is senior science. She is a sweet girl who is very reticent in her manner. She is one of the blondest of blonds. DAVID L. BISHOP, JR- David is a very friendly person who has the talent of making innocent wise-cracks. He is a curly-haired blond, and is very popular with the opposite sex. He has been a member of the high school band, and takes a semi-active part in sports. JOE BLANTON Joe is a regular personality kid! His ever present smile is typical of his popularity. Joe has served as president of his eighth grade class and as a member of the Glee Club, as well as being active m intramural and B team sports. He is always willing to try anything once. MARIAN BECKNELL Marian, besides being a thoroughly likeable person, has the added attractions of naturally curly hair and a lovely smile. Apart from her work as makeup editor of The Scribbler,'' Marian still has time for reading, which is her hobby. She i$ the perfect school chum, and has made high scholastic averages. ELLEN BISHOP Varicolored -hair ribbons and sparkling blue eyes that dance with merriment are the things that characterize Ellen, a good natured, holiday-loving girl who plans to hold down the best secretarial position available upon h e r graduation, She is giving up the athletic and scientific careers that she pursued in S. H. S. in order to do this LOTTIE BLANTON Lottie is one of the most versatile and charming members of the sen or class. She has taken part in nearly every extra-cur-ricular activity. Among other things, she has twice been doubles tennis champion and chorus accompanist, and is on The Scribbler' ' and Annual staffs. Lottie V. is a very accommodating person, well-liked by all who know her. CHARLES H. BEEBE Charles is a favorite with girls, but he doesn’t find time for much courting. He has been a member of the orchestra for two years, and also a member of the Hi-Y Clubs. One of his hobbies is riding horseback, and he is very good at it. He plans to go to college when he graduates. GENEVA BISHOP The only way to have friends is to be one. Although Geneva doesn’t say much, she is a true pal and a good sport. Her hobby is reading, and her favorite subject is shorthand. Throughout her four years, the part of school life she has enjoyed most has been meeting fellow-students. GUS BOBO Gus has beautiful brown eyes and black. Curly hair, it is the general opinion of those who know him that Gus doesn’t like most parts of school so well, but he does like study hall. He plans to become a professional boxer when he finishes high school. Gus is noted among his classmates for his generosity with chewing gum. DORIS BERRY Doris's fame at S. H. S. rests on her dramatic ability, as her performance in Twelfth Night proved last fall. Also, she is fond of fishing, especially on dry land, and you should hear her croon! Charming, vivacious, capable, Doris has been sorely missed at S. H. S. since she left us in mid-year and moved to Washington. WALTER BISHOP Walt knows as many wise-cracks as any boy m the senior class. He believes seeing is believing, and takes nobody’s word for anything, but if something is proved to him he docs not hesitate to change , his opinion. T' is fact proves that Walt is a real scientist. He plans to continue his scientific studies in college. JOHN BOBO John, cheerful, fun-loving, and friendly, is a person whom nearly everybody knows and likes. As secretary of Section 4D, he has been efficient and useful. Also, he is a stalwart gridiron hero, having played tackle for the 1940 Crimson Tide. This versatile, likeable student has won the respect of students and teachers alike. RUSSELL BERRY Buddy, as he is called by every one except his teachers, is another one of our active seniors. During his school career he has taken part in the color league, the band and orchestra, and the Physics Club, and he has been secretary of the Hi-Y. His hobbies arc sports and music. He plans to go to college when he graduates. JOE BLACK Joe Black, big and husky, is one of those luck individuals who leave school daily at one o’clock to go to work on Diversified Occupations jobs. His particular employment is work in a local auto garage. During his career at Spartan High, Joe has made many friends among his classmates. WILLIAM B030. JR. If you arc looknq for a good friend, Bill is the one. He spends a lot of hi i time laugh ing and bowling. He is very popular, for .he was president of his class in his junior and senior years. He is a good sport and a good student. He wants to have a future in textile engineering. 1941 18 SENIORS SENIORS 1941 ELAINE BOUKEDES Long black hair, a friendly smile, and indescribable eyes are the characteristics of Elaine, the capable president of Section 4-D. She can often be found day dreaming; that is an occupation of which she is particularly fond. The only people who don't love her arc the ones who don't know her. JAMES BREWER All football players love to cat and sleep, and James is no exception. This merry cntleman seems to ave changed his vocational ambitions quite a few times—f r o m scientist to athlete, and then to the navy. However, it is certain that he will succeed in anything as long as he keeps that “beaming Brewer” 'itnile. ESTHER BROWN Esther, tall and stately, has a bright smile lor everyone. She is a good sport and a true pal, and has a charming personality. She always likes to do the unusual thing. All in all, Esther is a delightful person to be around, and inevitably she works her way into the hearts of thcfce who know her. VIRGINIA BOWIE Virginia seems to have received more than her share of intellect and musical ability. We predict for her a brilliant operatic career, which has already begun in local productions. We wonder why “V. Bowie” likes French so well? Is it Mrs. Kerr's heart-to-heart talks or the people in the class? MARTHA LOU BREWINGTON Martha Lou is a God send to the program chairman. She is always willing to take part and prepares her parts well. In addition, Martha Lou takes her work seriously and impresses everyone with her capability. She is, however, by no means a solemn scholar, and makes a good sport and sympathetic friend. EVELYN BROWN If you hear a giggle and some babv-talk,” you’ll probably sec Evelyn Brown nearby. The people that don’t love her are the ones that have never seen her. Her smiling face and good nature have won for her many friends. She belonged to the Classical Club for two years, and was home room secretary in the eighth grade. LAWSON H. BOWLING, JR. For three years ”L. H.” attended Central High, where he held many useful offices, being twice manager of the basketball team and also manager of the football team. At S. H. S. he has stood high in his class, and served as business assistant on the Annual staff. He is congenial, and enjoys associating with other students. JOHN BROOKSHIRE, JR. A newcomer to Spartanburg i j the state president of the Beta Club, John Brookshire. During his short time here he has become popular. This may be because of his infectious smile and ood disposition. He is a shark about activities and keeps himself busy most of the time. Music is his hobby. KATHLEEN BROWN Brown-eyed, blackhaired Kathleen ha'i lived in many states, but chose South Carolina and S. H. S. for her senior year in high school. Her teachers and classmates have found her to be neat and accurate. Her main personality trait is a sort of quiet charm. She has been useful to her home room as a pianist. STELLA BOYD You might easily call Stella Breezy,” a name that fits her perfectly. She can always dig up something to worry about, and somehow always seems to, but she has an almost endless supply of good nature and energy. Stella is particularly noted for her ability to get her automobile around corners without the use of wheels. BEN BROWN Hats off to Ben! We wonder how one can be so fine in so many wa j. The basis of Ben's success in high school is his depth of character, plus h i s quiet sincerity and friendly humor. He is first chair clarinetist and band manager; thi i is a combination of honors never held before in S. H. S. history. KENNETH BROWN Kenneth, our Student Council president, has won, by his Smiling eyes and frank manner, the loyal support, and admiration of S. H. S.'s student body and faculty. He heads the list of activity honors, and his versatility is astounding. In fact, Ken is a natural born leader in spirit, deeds and appearance. JOHN BRANDON Johnnie likes practically everything at school. In addition to doing well enough in his studies, he excels in some of the rougher sports, such as boxing. His favorite athletic ame is tennis, and is favorite subject is history. John plans to attend college and, after graduation, to become a business man. COLLIE BROWN Collie is popular with everyone. Although his teachers accuse him of being a trifle lazy, he has a brain and uses it. He has a way of making witty comebacks which would stop even a professional humorist. Even though his hobby is sleeping, he has been indispensable as business manager of The Scribbler. MILTON BROWN Milton is a quiet type of boy, or at least he seldom gets into trouble. He like1 to work with electricity, and naturally his favorite subject is science. As far as wc know he is not very athletically inclined. He plans to go to college after he graduates from high school. 19 THEODORE BRYANT Theodore, a tall, friendly fellow with a bis smile, is known to his many friends by his nickname, Dick.' Among his hobbies employed in his spare time are dancing, reading, and photography. The parts of high school life that he has enjoyed most are fire-drills, assembly programs, and study halls. CHARLES BURNETT Charlie'' is an allround good fellow. He has been in the Latin and Physics Clubs, has layed color league asketball, and also likes to play baseball. Though he likes history, he seems to have liked his gym classes better. He is planning to attend the University of South Carolina. MILDRED BYARS Mildred, a friendly girl with a big smile, is a member of our Diversified Occupations roup. Making scrap ooks is the hobby which engages her time outside of school hours. The parts of high school life that she has enjoyed most are cheer practices, her typing class, and making talks on current events. EDWARD BULLINGTON Edward will be the man with a girl in every port some day because, you see, he wants to join the Navy. His hobbies include reading and sleeping. Some of his activities during his high school career were color league sports and D. O. He enjoyed his junior year most of all. NORMAN BURNETT If a teacher ever needs the windows raised or the boards erased, she always calls on Norman, for he is a boy that is always willing to help someone. But he is rather quiet and has little to say unless called on. His hobby is building model airplanes, and his favorite subject is physics. BERNARR BYERS Bernarr is a promising commercial student, and has been a Diversified Occupations worker. His scholastic record is well above average, with special honors in bookkeeping. Although he likes all sports, he seems to like bowling best — bowling everyone over with his brown eyes and cheery grin. RALPH BURCHFIELD Capable, dependable, and cheerful — that's Ralph. He has served as hall director for two years and participated in color league basketball during his sophomore year. His prominence in his history class is typical of his interest in that subject. His unselfish attitude is one of his greatest assets. ROBERT BURNETT Bobby’s dear tenor voice has gained for him admittance into the Boys’ Glee club. Bobby is not only interested in music, but also likes dancing, and we are told that he is interested in a number of girls' colleges. Bobby has been useful as a typist for ' 'The Scribbler. DOROTHY CALDWELL Dot's bright eyes and warm smile have endeared her to all her classmates. She's very quiet in school, but outside the classroom Dot is loads of fun. She’s always ready for a good time, and is a true-blue friend. Dot has been a member of the G.A.A., and she takes an active part in the chorus. JOHN BURDETTE John’s popularity is a proof of his prominence in his class. He is always quiet, but cheerful, and ready to help fellow students in their work. John holds the unique honor of having been a member of the Student Council for four consecutive years. His beaming smile has won for him many friends. JAMES BURWELL Jimmy is one of our veteran athletes. His sports record shows three years as a varsity basketball player, two seasons of baseball, and one year as a track star. Besides, he has been active in the color league. Jimmy’s classroom record has been satisfactory, his favorite study being history. FRANCES CALDWELL Quiet, easy to get along with, and hard to get along without is Frances. She has an envied trait of always saying the right thing at the right time. She is a favorite with teachers because she isn't forever chattering away her time. She's particularly fond of history, not to mention swimming, and dancing, and attending Spartan High! ANN BURGESS Ann has a smile for everyone, a charm.ng personality, and is cute. She fixes all those good sandwiches you cat in the cafeteria. She is a reporter for the Scribbler staff, and has been a member of the chorus. Reading and writing arc Ann’s hobbies, and she plans to go to college. FLORENCE BUTLER Florence is one of the most conscientious and good-natured girls in her class. Music seems to be her favorite subject, as she spent three years in cnorus. She enjoys reading, studying and dancing. The part of school life that she enjoys most is recitation. $hc plans to con-tinuc her studies in college. JONES CALDWELL Joney likes to participate in all forms of athletics — basketball, football, and tumbling. He is unusually interested in extra-curricular activities, being a member of the Science, Manual Training, and Biology clubs. A highlight of Jones’ senior year was his Christmas trip to Florida. 1941 20 SENIORS SENIORS 1941 MARJORIE CALVERT Mert is a quiet sort of person, but quite popular. Her hobbies arc playing tennis, reading, and driving a car. She is often seen in the mountains on weekends and during vacation. History is the school subject she likes best. Mert plans to take a business course after graduation. JOYCE CECIL Joyce has as many friends as anyone could wish for. Even though her hair is red, sne is not noted for her temper; instead, a cheery smile is usually on her face. She says that the parts of school life that she has enjoyed most have been those that required the least study. MARTHA CLARY Martha is known to her schoolmates as a sincere friend, a tjood sport, and a willing helper. Always calm and cheerful, she never complains about work, and is said to be a whiz at shorthand. Her activities include several home room offices, besides memoci-ship in the Diversified Occupations Club. EVA CANNON If by any chance you need a true friend, who is always ready for a good time and Still can be serious in her school work, ask for Eva. She enjoys dancing, and chewing gum, and likes French. After finishing school her plans are to take a long vacation and settle down. EVERETT CHAPMAN Everett's ambition is to be manager of a five-and ten-ccnt store. He was a member of the color league for two years and has enjoyed mechanical drawing, as well as boxing, study hall, his senior year, and recess. One never catches him studying, but he manages to get by somehow. KIRVEN CLEARY Kirven has always taken part in school activities and was vice-president of his home room in the eighth and tenth qradcs. Some- what of a comedian, he is popular with the fairer sex. He is always willing to help when difficult problems arise, and docs his work willingly and well. BETTY CARTER Betty is a combination of brains and skill. She always knows the correct answers in the history class, even though we never see her study. She’s a natural born dancer, and a very charming companion. She's attractive in dress, as well as in her winning personality. SARAH CHILDRESS Sarah, a talented, curly-haired brunette, is fond of history. She is attractive, clever, and a good sport, and when she gives you that big smile, you had better be careful. Her ambition is to be a private secretary. Sarah excels in dramatics. NELLE CLEMENT Nelle has a very unusual personality. Combined with her quiet sincerity and admirable frankness is a Strong will power to do the right and her best at all times. Her ideals and standards make her the kind of person whose friends value her more and more as they know her better. PHOEBE CATO Phoebe is a friendly girl with a ready smile. She has been a member of the Girl's Athletic Association for several years. Her hobbies are reading and driving. Phoebe has enjoyed her chemistry classes and G.A.A. basketball practices more than anything at S.H.S. She plans to go into training to be a nurse. BETTY CHREITZBERG Betty is admired by everyone because she is full of fun and yet is able to be a diligent worker. She is vivacious and versatile. Betty has taken part in athletics, dramatics, Scribbler work, and the Beta Club. She hopes to go to Converse college where her beauty and intelligence will be definite assets. ROBERT CLONINGER Robert, tall, quiet, and thoughtful, says that he has enjoyed study hall more tnan any other school subject. But he has done solid, steady work in most of his studies, especially physics (his favorite). He plans to go to work after his graduation from high school, and his friends predict success for him. BOB CECIL Bob is one of the class wits. He has been an outstanding member of the Student Council and of the Beta Club for two years. As well as being the indispensable French horn soloist of the band, he has also been a leading member of the orchestra. Bob has contributed much to the music department and to the school in general. GUS CHREITZBEPG Gus is very modest, despite the fact that he is a leader, in versatility and accomplishment, among his classmates. He has served as sports editor of The Scribbler, and for two years has been an outstanding member of the Student Council. Gus has also been Number One on tne tennis team fc: two seasons. GENE COBB Excitement is her middle name. Gene has taken part in many activities, including membership in the Student Council during her freshman year. Her scholastic preferences are mostly scientific; she just loves dabbling in chemicals. Gene is a candid camera fan and adores reading, especially mystery books. 21 ARTHUR COGDELL Arthur Cogdell is well liked by all that know him, because of his good humor. His hobby is collecting stamps and old money. His favorite subject ha'� been biology, and he has enjoyed his senior year the most. He has made new friends because of his ability to take a joke or to plan one. JOYCE COOKSEY Joyce is one of our most versatile seniors, having taken part in many of our school organizations, some of which are the Beta Club, the G. A. A., and both the Annual and “Scribbler staffs. Joyce has many friends and it’s no wonder. She has a most pleasing personality and greets everyone with a smile. CARRIE COSTAS Quiet attractiveness, taste and neatness in dress, and friendliness are some of the traits by which Carrie's classmates will remember her. Her clothes are always stylish, her manners quiet and winsome. Her friendliness, courtesy, and regard for others have endeared her to students and faculty alike. CHARLES COGDILL Charles Cogdill has made many friends because of his school spirit. He is always willing to help at any time he is called on. Charles ha i served as secretary of his section for the last two years, and has also held the office of vice-president. His hobbies are meeting people and collecting Indian Head pennies. FRANCIS COOPER Francis is a quiet person, and yet he is willing to help wherever he can. Two of the qualities of his personality are quietness and modesty, he is a good pal and an earnest student. Francis has already laid his future in the business world. His ambition is to become a salesman in a store. FRANK COX Frank has been an active participant in all outdoor sports and among his hobbies are collecting stamps and building model airplanes. The subjects which he has most enjoyed arc science and mechanical drawing, and, after graduating, he plans to go to Clemson College and pursue his study of drafting. CAROLYN COLLIER Carolyn Collier has been here only a short time, but she is quite an asset to her school. One of her talents is public speaking, which she demonstrated in her home room assembly program and in the American Legion oratorical contest. She has also attained a scholastic average to be envied. VENIE LEE COOPER This young lady's ambition is to be a nurse. Venie Lee is a rather quiet sort of person, but one can t help knowing she's around. She has liked the tenth and eleventh grades best of her high school career. Venie Lee is really a swell sport all the way ‘round. ROBERT COX Robert’s talents have been athletic and mathematical. He has been a star of the color league, both in football and in basketball. Favorites among his subjects have been mathematics and mechanical drawing. Naturally, he plans to qo to Clemson; they 11 have to give him long recesses, though, to keep him happy. ALBERT COLLINS Have you heard Albert play his bass horn? If you haven’t, there is a treat in store for you. Having been a member of the advanced band for the past three years, he has grown very fond of his mi � ic. Besides music, Albert enjoys reading and dancing. He plans to go to Clemson after he graduates. MILDRED COPE If you are looking for a good sport and a pal, behold Mildred! She is better known to her class friends as “Mid. She has been a member of the G.A.A. for two years, and has taken an active part in the Gym Circus. She goes in for all sports. “Mid'' wants to be a nurse. RALPH CRAIG. JR. Ralph Craig is known throughout tne school for his aeronautical mind. He is studying hard in English in preparation for skywriting. The Sigma Chapter of the Hi-Y and the Dihedral Flyers are included in his activities. He claims to like Chemistry best, although he occasionally tries his luck as a ladies' man. DOROTHY COOKSEY A black haired, blueeyed girl with dimples to be envied i s “Dot . She doesn't say very much in class, as she is quite reserved, but she really knows how to write correct, neat papers. Her hobby is taking pictures, but when it is cloudy, she’s contented to read a good book. WILLIAM CORN William is conservative, but fun-loving, and a good sport. He is always willing to do his share in any activity. His interests have included church work, music, and singing. William's classwork and his association with his teachers have been pleasant for him. His favorite subject is sociology. DOROTHY CREWS Are you in the mood for a pose? If you are, sec “Dot and she will sketch you. She has been one of Miss Law's most promising art students for the past four years. Having been a member of the G.A.A. for four years, she also ranks high for exhibi tion of sportsmanship. 1941 SENIORS SENIORS 1941 HELEN CREWS Worth, courage, wit —these are the characteristics of Helen. She seems to have attained the happy medium between fun and work. Her sunny disposition has won many friends for her. Also, Helen is something of an athlete; she has been active in the G.A.A., with a special interest in basketball. ABNER CULBERTSON ‘•Tab is a very decided brunette, but he likes blondes much better. He likes sports, hunting, and cheer practices (because they exercise his vocal cords). He is also an active member of the Physics Club. After graduating from high school, he is planning to go to college. NELLIE DAVIS Even though Nellie s considered very studious by all her classmates, she furnishes most of the laughs and fun in study hall. She is also a very handy erson to have around, ecausc she feeds her crowd at recess and keeps them well Supplied with typing paper and chewing gum. FRANCES CRIBB If you arc searching for a quiet intelligent girl, behold Frances! She is admired by all her classmates and teachers lor her charm, her neat appearance, and her ability and willingness to push ahead. Surely in years to come Frances will be a success at whatever vocation she may enter. JAMES CULBERTSON “Cubby is a popular and friendly senior. He is vice-president of the Senior class and president of his home room. While at high school he has been a member of many clubs and teams. “Cubby likes photography, building model planes, and manual training. He plans to join the army air corps. ELOISE DEATON Dark-haired well-dressed Eloise is known to her friends a “Weezer.“ She has participated in the activities of the Chemistry Club and the Booster's Club. Skat-mg, going to the movies, and bicycling are her hobbies. Her senior year has been her most pleasant one, and algebra is her favorite subject. JULIA CUBIT The attractiveness of “Judy’s'' appearance is due chieily to her dark hair and her big brown eyes. She has usually found the cheer practices more enjoyable than any of her recitation periods, for she is an enthusiastic sports fan. One of her main interests outside school hours is music. MADELINE CURTIS Madeline has never allowed her lessons to come between her and the movies, but she is always ready to answer all the questions. She likes typing and holidays away from school. Her hobby is collecting match-books. She is planning to attend business college after her graduation from high school. YATES DELLINGER Yates is that longhaired boy that you see walking down the sidewalk every morning with a girl. His greatest enjoyment in school life is staying in after 2:05. Yates is a mild and modified form of a sportsman, because he likes to ride (and isn’t a horseman), he likes to hunt (and isn't a hunter), but can he tell about it! DOROTHY CUDD “Skipper is quiet and reserved, but intelligent and conscientious. Though she never clamors for a question, she usually knows the answer. Her favorite subject is bookkeeping, and her hobbies arc reading, collecting roetry, and writing. or two years she has been an eager participant in the gym circus. DELPHINE DANIEL Dclphine is reserved and businesslike. One of her favorite school studies is salesmanship, her class in that subject has often been aided by her conscientious work and practical suggestions. The organizations to which Dclphine has belonged include the Junior Science Club and the Girls’ Athletic Association. PAULINE DeWITT “Polly hailed into S. H. S. this year from Blackville, S. C., where she was president of her class. She is a perfect doll in her looks and mannerisms. One can readily tell that she would like dramatics — and she docs! In fact, she was district speech winner last year. LEWIS CUDD Lewis — tall, dark, and curly-haired — is naturally a favorite with the ladies. His ability to play the piano further enhances his social charms. But he has athletic powers, too, he likes to box and is ;aid to have a right kick like a mule. He is popular with students and teachers. GRACE DAVIS Grace is known for her unusual light blonde hair, which is always combed, and her friendliness. Her voice is rarely heard in the classroom except when she is called on, and she applies herself diligently to her books. In all her school years, she has enjoyed gym the most of all. ROBERT DICKERSON Bob is a friendly, quiet fellow. He has participated in many sports. He has been in three gym circuses and on the track team his sophomore year. Hunting and photogra-hy arc his hobbies, ob has been a member of the Hi-Y three years. He is going to become a Clemson cadet and study electrical engineering. 23 PAUL DOBBINS Dobbie” has completed four years of excellent football playing, and we hope he can tumble through college with all the ease and good form he displayed on the tumbling team. Dobbie collects stamps, and his friendly good nature has collected many friends. He even finds time to collect the correct answers. CLEORA EDWARDS Cleora is studious, but still a fun-loving girl. She enjoys reading, and plans to go to college. Although English is her favorite subject, she also was a member of the Classical Club. The part of school life that she enjoys most is hearing that she doesn’t have to stand any final exams. ELIZABETH FARMER Elizabeth is one of the most individualistic girls in the class of '41. Her little mannerisms and chatter distinguish her. Lib is a good sport, in fact, a smart all-around girl, and has an unusual amount of tact mingled with her frank ways. One can nols help liking her, yet is dazzled by her company. MIA DODGE Here is an unusual combination of good-looks, intellect, and personality. Throughout her high school career, she has taken part in several extra-curricular activities: namely, the G.A.A., The Scribbler, and the Beta Club. Not only has she attained an enviable scholastic record, but she has also won many friends. LANE EDWARDS Lane is a friendly person who makes extremely enviable grades as a result of little study. His reputation for getting work done was one of the factors which led to his appointment as business manager of the annual. Lane is energetic, and accomplishes in a short time whatever he begins. JOE FARRELL Joe is one of those boys who are always smiling, especially when the girls arc around. In fact, he's friendly with everyone and is always in the middle when a crowd is about. It is not that he tries to be the life of the party, he's just naturally magnetic. GRACE DOMINEy Grace is one of those well-liked persons with a sunny disposition and a cheerful smile. She has that happy-go-lucky look about her, which proves she always looks on the brighter side of life. She never stays in one place very long; this shows she has that ambition to make hay while the sun shines. JOE ELAM Joe Bill Elam has a heart of gold and a mind for bookkeeping. He has excelled in his commercial studies. His efficiency and his ability to cooperate have been shown in his work on various committees, as a hall director, and as treasurer for The Scribbler and the yearbook. LILLIAN FINNEY Nooks , or Shorty , is an alert, Gone with the Wind girl. While walking, sne lets her brown hair fly behind her. During the fourth period she haunts the library, where she can usually be found sitting so that she is able to sec out the door. Nooks is patiently waiting for her Romeo1' to come. WILBUR EASLER Phil,” as Wilbur's friends call him. will be remembered for his reserved and gentlemanly manner. His favorite parts of school have been history class, indoor recess, nd cheer practices. Wilbur hasn't yet made up his mind whether he wants to be a physician or a test pilot after he graduate‘s. KENNETH EVANS Kenny Evans is very musically inclined. He has taken part in the high school band all of his four years. He is liked by everyone who knows him, because of his unselfishness and his willingness to help others. He has been a member of the clarinet quartet and the woodwind ensemble. DOROTHY FLORY Plot , as she is known to her classmates, was formerly of Raleigh, N. C. She made her appearance two years ago, and during the short while that she has been here she has won many friends. Flot has been an active member of the chorus for two years and is a member of the Beta Club. LOUISE EDGE Louise is an observant person. In class she even notices the different lengths of people's pencils. She likes shorthand and typing best of her school subjects, and out of school she prefers swimming, movies, and traveling. After graduating from high school, sne plans to be a telephone operator. MARGARET EZELL Margaret, christened Spe a kl ouder by Miss Brice, can be a very energetic young lady in spite of her small, meek voice. Nature study is her hobby, and, next to seeing a movie, Margaret likes best to go to the mountains, where she can find beautiful flowers to her heart's content. CLYDE FOSTER Pig has always liked football and basketball. He has played in the color league for three years. Although he is interested in athletics, he doesn’t neglect his books. Clyde is liked by all of his classmates, and he is a regular Einstein in mathematics. 24 SENIORS SENIORS 1941 DOROTHY FOSTER If worry were the only thing that could ever kill a person, '’Dot” would live to be another Methuselah, for no one has ever caught her worrying. Dot is intellectual, friendly, and a hard worker, and she’s everybody's pal. Attending bull sessions in The Scribbler office is one of her favorite pastimes. WILLIAM FRIDY Buck is one of the Quietest boys in the senior class. He would rather tear a radio apart and put it back together than cat. If you are interested in building a home, see Bill. He will draw your plans for you, as this is also one of his hobbies. MILDRED GAULT Of course, we all call her ‘ Millie. She has held an office in practically every club to which she has belonged. Millie is particularly noted for her ability in sports as well as for her love of them. She is the lucky possessor of a good disposition and an understanding nature. HARRY FOSTER Harry is a very athletic boy. He has played on color league teams and likes basketball, baseball, and hunting very much. In school, Harry likes cheer practices and home room periods. He is also a history shark, and enjoys talks on current events. JOHN FULLER John Fuller is one of the most likeable fellows at Spartanburg High. He is a member of the Delta Pi club and is one of the best mathematicians in his class. Although he doesn’t say much, he commands a large vocabulary. He is a member of the Physics club and plans to attend a university. SADELLE GAUSE If you are looking for a girl who likes to go places and see things just call on Saddle. She likes almost any sort of sport, too. Her hobby is taking pictures, and she has photo books jam full of cute snaps. And she surely likes flashy red lipstick and finger nail polish. JOHN FOWLER Johnnie possesses big brown eyes and brown wavy hair. He is well up on all of his studies and has made excellent grades throughout his school life. John is a whiz when it comes to bookkeeping and typing, subjects of which he is particularly fond. RUSSELL GAFFNEY Russ is that one-gal guy you sec with the cornet and no books as he trudges to school every morning. His chief ambition is to be tops in music. Its hard to decide which he loves best, his horn or his girl. Russ likes to dance and is planning to attend Davison College. DOROTHY GILMORE That old saying, has n o certainly does y to Dot, for she has both. She was chosen band sponsor because of her attractiveness, and she is the girl every one looks for when there’s a hard problem to be solved. She has many friends, teachers and students alike. beauty brains,’' not appl TRESTLE FOWLER Trestle has been active in school activities during her four years at high school. She was a member of the Junior Science Club and participated in the Gym Circus. Among her school subjects, she likes bookkeeping best; therefore, she plans to enter business college after she graduates. MARY GARNER Two irresistible dimples and a charming sneeze announce the presence of Mary to her many friends. She is as vigorous and active as her five feet one and one-half inches of humanity will allow, and her fondness for sports is shown by her four-year membership in the Girls' Athletic Association. JOHN GRAHAM Johnnie has two hobbies, hunting and horseback riding but playing the violin in the orchestra gets most of his time. He says he enjoyed the eleventh grade best. He will be a merchant when he graduates, and there’ll be no hunting for work for Johnnie, as he inherited a business of his own. MARINELLE FRIDY There's no one just like Marincllc. She seems rather reserved on first acquaintance, but her personality grows on you. Marincllc is a star Scribbler ’ writer, a fine example of good sportsmanship and citizenship, and a true pal. And she has developed the ability to study in one period the lesson for the next. THOMAS GARY Termite is a friend who is full of fun. He has never been cauflht studying, but he always has an answer when his teacher calls on him. In school, Thomas works on his favorite hobby, woodwork. Loving excitement, he plans to have plenty of it in his future life. LILLIAN GRAHAM Blondie is decidedly attractive in appearance, and has a dignity which is becoming to a senior, though unusual for an S. H. S. student. However, Lillian is bubbling with personality. She’s oodles of fun on hikes, which are her favorite form of recreation. Among h e r classmates she has been a leader, having served as a Council member. 25 ITj 4 k -r-'B - p if) Pf to .iKl A i hull its . p JiM A , Jj CHARLES GRANT It was only this fall that Charles came to us from Boiling Springs High. There he managed the football team and helped with the school paper. On coming here he joined the Beta Club. Charles i’i friendly and always lad to help. His hob-ics arc speaking and scouting. WALTER GRIFFIN ''Bud’' is one of the high school standbys. He is liked by both teachers and students because of his good humor. His favorite hobbies a r c hunting and fishing. It is rumored that he prefers brunettes. He plans to go to college after he finishes Spartanburg High. DOROTHy GWINN Dot’s the girl with the frisky grin and sparkling brown eyes. Her biggest thrill every year is the harmonica band. She is one of the kindest and friendliest girls i n school. She’s peppy and original, but her high ideals rule her character. She is one in whom her fellow students have confidence. HELEN GRAVES This blond, curly-haired girl is a cheerful helper. She helps to support the clubs, having been a member of the following: Commercial, General Science, and Diversified Occupations. Helen loves history, as well as reading and playing the piano, and plans to attend Newberry college. BEATTIE GRIFFITH Beattie will be remembered by his schoolmates as one of the quiet, likeable boys of the class of 1941. Those who know him will agree that he has all the qualities which are needed in the making of a real Southern gentleman— courtesy, consideration, and a high sense of honor. BETTY HACKETT Nearly everyone calls her “Hac, Hack-ett,” or Bucket, and only rarely is she called Betty. She is crazy about dancing and is accomplished in jitterbugging. She loves both classical and swing music. Hackctt’ also likes French and hopes some day to master that and double-talk. BLANCH GREENE A still tongue denotes a wise head. This quotation fits Blanch, who is quiet, reserved and efficient. She has been a member of the junior Science Club and the Classical Club. Typing, in which she excels, is her favorite subject. She has served as typist for both The Scr.bbler and the Annual staffs. CLARENCE GUNTER Most of his fellow students know him as Red , one of the friendliest boys in the senior class. Clarence is one of the school athletes, he made the football team and the track team during his first years in Spartanburg high school. He plans to attend college upon his graduation from high school. HENRY HALEY Rooster is a very active member of the class of 1941. He’s a grand person to know, and always ready, willing, and able to be a good friend to every one who comes his way. Henry has a hobby of collecting stamps, and is an ardent football fan, rarely missing a local game. HOMER GRESHAM When a person at S. H. S. happens to look up (’way uol and sees someone looking down (’way down) at him. that someone is likely to be Homer. He plans to attend college after his graduation from high school. He says that while he has been in high school, he has enjoyed his senior year most. EDGAR GUY Edgar, curly-haired and smiling, is tall enough to tower above most of his schoolmates. Something of a comedian and blessed with a zippy laugh, he is always a pleasant companion. His personality and businesslike manner were surely reasons for his being elected president of the D. O. Club. BETTY HAMITER Big brown eyes, a flashing smile, and a merry heart—t h a t’s Betty! She � s one girl who always has on the tip of her tongue a word of greeting for a fellow student. Betty loves to drive and to go horesback riding. She always enjoys Christmas holidays and is ever ready to have a good time. LEM GRIER Whenever you sec a group of laughing students on the school-ground, the chances arc that Lem Grier is in the center of it. Besides excelling in almost every sport, he fills competently the office of senior class president. Lem is manager of the varsity basketball team and ace cartoonist f o r The Scribbler. VIRGINIA GUY Virginia is better known by her friends as Jenny. She likes all kinds of sports, and is very active in helping with them. She likes salesmanship, especially, among her school subjects. Jen ny is very friendly and makes acquaintances very easily. She enjoys meeting people. DOROTHY HAMMETT Dot is an all-around ood girl. She is liked y all her friends and keeps their heads reeling with the impulsive things she docs. Life is a rainbow to her, and perhaps some day she will find the pot of gold at the end of it. Dot’s hobby is playing the piano. 1941 26 SENIORS SENIORS 1941 MARVIN HAMMETT Marvin is a lad whose interest lies in the commercial department and he is excelled by few in this work. Initiative, dependability, and popularity arc his outstanding qualities. Marvin's ambition is to be an employee of the Bell Telephone company, and perhaps some day his friends will sec him at the top of the pole. SARAH HAMMETT Sarah, like most seniors, enjoyed her last years of high school more than anything else at S. H. S. She was, also, very fond of algebra. If Sarah ever spoke out of turn in class, it was a very unusual occurrence, because she is quite reserved. She plans to go to college next year. BILL HAMRICK Bill is one of the class shicks. He has taken part in many activities, including the Harmonica band. Bill has an enormous collection of swing records. He has worked at Band and White's this year in connection with his D. O. course. After graduating from high school, he is going to try to tackle Annapolis. MIRIAM HARRIS Even though Miriam came to Spartan Hi during her senior year, she has acquired many friends. Her reserved manner seems to win friendships. She has grown very fond of Spartan High, particularly the Alma Mater, the chapel programs, and the basketball games. Her favorite subject i s bookkeeping. SARA HARRIS Sadie is a verv unusual type because she is eauipped to conquer the world with beauty, brains, and a zippy personality. Nothing ever seems to bother Sara. She admits that cheer practices and recess are her two favorite phases of school life. Jitter-bugging is s o m e-thing sne enjoys to the utmost. THELMA HART Thelma, also known as Shorty, certainly came by her name honestly. But despite her size, she can talk as much as the best of them. She thinks it a hard task to sit next to a special friend without a lively conversation. Thelma seems to take great pride in curling her hair and manicuring her nails. NORMA HATCHETTE Norma is one of the quiet, modest members of the senior class, but she always has a friendly smile for everyone she meets. Unlike most girls, her favorite sport is baseball. She also enjoys playing tennis and skating. Of her school life, she enjoyed most the assembly programs in the gym. RUTH HAVNAER Ruth is one of the Havnaers’' whom everyone is talking about for their outstanding popularity in Spartan High. She is not only remarkable in her school work, but she has a remarkable flair for making friends and keeping them. Her intelligence is surpassed only by her grand sense of humor. MILDRED HAWKINS Some people would consider Millie unusual, because her favorite subject is Latin. But that's not her only interest; she also enjoys swimming, dancing, and gardening; and dazzling her classmates with striking shades of nail polish also seems to give her great joy. SIDNEY HAWKINS Sidney's classmates will remember h i s great skill in preventing being called on by the teacher. At least one of his high school subjects, though—typewriting — has been quite enjoyable for him, and his favorite year at S. H. S. has been his senior one. Hawkie’s hobbies include hunting, playing baseball, and dating. GEORGE HENDLEY George is tall and lanky, and he uses these natural gilts to his advantage. In his first two years at S. H. S. he was on the B‘' football and basketball teams and also the track team. The past two years he has been a crooner in the chorus. He has a hobby of collecting pipes (ask him what kind.) WALTER HENEGAR Walter is the chief algebra expert in his class and he doesn’t mind telling others how to do the hard ones (thank goodness). He gets along well with everyone (including teachers) and it's very easy to unload some of your old jokes on him. He likes to play basketball, and is planning to attend T. I. I. ELIZABETH ANNE HERRING One of Bootie's greatest problems is deciding which school to be loyal to, Wofford or Clcmson. She is an excellent dancer and has participated extensively in the G. A. A. and on The Scribbler staff. She particuarly loves study halls and class change. She seldom, if ever, worries. OREN HERRING Oren is considered by many the Don Juan of Spartan high. His ood-looks, jittcr-ugging abilities, unmatched personality, and well-dressed appearance make him outstanding in popularity. Oren also writes a swing music column for The Scribbler. He is known for his dope on swing records. LOIS HIGH If you like someone who is interested in almost everything, well, you are looking for Lois. She has a charming personality and a cheerful smile. She was an active member of the Science, Biology, and Commercial clubs, and of the annual staff. She loves the movies and has an interesting hobby of collecting pictures. 27 ARCHIE HILL Archie is one of the few who add studying to individuality. He was president of his home room for two years, and is a member of the Chemistry, Delta Pi, and Physics clubs. His hobbies arc gardening and stamp collecting, and, after graduating, he is going to study science and higher mathematics. DORIS HOLLEY Doris classmates know her to be a sincere friend. Like most redheads, she possesses a ready wit and enough mischievousness to make life fun for her companions. Among the school activities in which she has participated, she has enjoyed the gym circus most. Her ambition is to become a trained nurse. MARY LEE HUDGINS Mary Lee's popularity is based on her many good traits, one of which is her cheerful nature. Besides this, she has participated in many organizations— the Science Club, the Latin Club, and the Delta Pi Math Club. This year she is a member of the annual staff. If you snoufd run across her, spot those dimples. BETTY HILLS Betty is a sweetfaced girl whose personality matches her appearance. She has won many friends for herself in her one year at S. H. S. She is a member of the Beta Club, and this is sufficient proof of her scholastic a v e r a g e. Betty is sympathetic and understanding to the nth degree. HOWARD HOLSTEIN Howard, or Butch as he is called by some, is a good student. His favorite subject is history, and he enjoyed the tenth grade more than any other in high school. Howard is not very athletic-minded, but likes mechanical things, especially working with a lathe. He plans to go to work after he graduates. MAUDE OGBURN HUDSON Maude is the modest possessor of a combination of talent and charm. Besides maintaining a superior scholastic average, she has a truly beautiful soprano voice. Affectionately known as Oggic, she has no secret formula for popularity, but she has become a favorite of teachers and students. BETTY HINES If anyone secs a cute little girl coming down the hall peeping over her books, it’s Betty, one of the band sponsors, and when you hear a pleasant Hey, there! you may be Sure it's Betty, for her being little doesn’t keep her from being heard. Betty has been general manager of the choral groups this year. JACK HOLT After four years of high school. Jack thinks the best part of t all is strolling in the halls during class changes and hearing the long-awaited two o’clock gong. When his school o ays are over. Jack plans to join the army air corps, even though his friends warn him that he won't find any girls in the air lanes. GUYNITA HUGHES Guynita takes life slow and easy. A leader among her classmates, she was president of her section in the tenth grade. One of her talents is that of giving readings. She exhibited this skill in a stunt program last year. Guynita’s hobby is collecting autographs, of which she has a huge collection. CORA HINES Cora’s leadership ability is shown by the fact that she has been a member of the Student Council three years. She has been an active member of the G. A. A. during her entire high school career. She also sings in the chorus and has played the piano for the high school orchestra this year. MARTHA HOWARD Martha, who has nicknames too numerous to mention, has taken an active part in athletics and dramatics, and on the advertising staff of ’The Scribbler.’’ Probably her greatest accomplishment is becoming a senior cheerleader. Marthy has an undying love for Pawley's Island and dancing. MARIE HUGHES All of Marie's friends know her as Billie. She isn't a very big person, but she is sweet and has a winning smile. She sometimes seems rather shy, but her shyness disappears out of school. Billie is fond of cheer praticc and assembly programs. She belongs to the D. O. Club and enjoys it. FRANK HOLDEN Frank is an industrious person who is very conscientious about his work. He likes to take life in a jolly way and always has a big smile for all he greets. His ambition is to work for Uncle Sam. A true sport, Frank has starred on the color league teams. MAXINE HOY Maxine is the perpetual talker in class, she always finds someone who will talk to her. But after all, Maxine has quite a great many outstanding points. She belonged to the Science Club, Commercial Club and chorus. All of her pals call her Max, and- making aquaint-anccs seems to be her hobby. MILDRED HUGHEY Mildred, who spent at S. H. S. only two of her high school years, is not only intelligent and ambitious as a student, but also jolly and good-natured as a companion. She is always willing to help a fellow-student with a hard lesson. Her classmates will remember her as a lively, capable, helpful person. 1941 28 SENIORS SENIORS 1941 DOROTHY HUNTSINGER Dot has a pleasant expression and lovely blue eyes. She plans to be a great business girl. She enjoys her D. O. work and is a grand shorthand student. Dot’s hobby is collecting pictures and she has quite a collection. Dot is a true friend and companion to all her acquaintances. KAY JENNINGS One has to look hard to know that Kay is around, for he is a very quiet sort of boy. Kay is a true patriot in that he plans to enter the army or the marines after he finishes school. He spends his leisure time making model airplanes, and he designs them, too. TOM JOHNSTON Look behind a certain blue book propped on a desk in a room on the third floor of the high school and b e h o Id! Tom Johnston! Yes, Tom docs find adventure stories more interesting than Eng— oops, sorry, Mr. C—. Tom is an accomplished French horn player and a good student. RICHARD ISLEY I. Q. is an active member of the Physics and D. O. clubs. His hobbies are radio and commercial art. His favorite subjects arc the science courses, and he is very intellectual and widely read. After graduating, he plans to study dental surgery. He believes in tnc old saying, All work and no play, makes jack. MARY ELLEN JENNINGS Personality, attractiveness, and good looks make up this typical high school girl. She is interested in the affairs of the school, havinq been active in the G. A. A., the dramatic dub, and the science club, as well as in affairs outside. And with all this, she possesses a friendliness which is admired by all. FLOYD JOLLEY Floyd, physically big and socially jovial, has lived up to his name of Jolley. But he has not let his pleasant disposition and his carefree manner keep him from being industrious, especially outside school, for he has long been one of the working boys. Also, his classmates will remember him as a notorious gum-chewer. BERNICE IVIE Bernice, who never lets anything worry her, loves to drive and to read. After graduation, she plans to go to work or take a business course, which, she says, really doesn’t m a t t e r. Typewriting seems to be her chief enjoyment, but tenth grade English and shorthand classes and going to the library follow close behind. AGNES JOHNSON Agnes' merry laugh has brightened h e r way and that of her classmates through high school. Her favorite subjects have been English and mathematics; her favorite activity, the Girls’ Athletic Association; and her favorite hobby, nature study. Her liveliness and sweet disposition have won for her a host of friends. CHARLES JONES Charles is always smilinq. He starts the day off by speaking to the teachers, whom he seems to like, since he frequently stays with them after school. He says that there can’t be too many holidays for him. He must like hard work, however, for he plans to join the army after he finishes school. NAN EARL JAMES Nan is one of those girls who are just naturally sweet and loved by everyone. Her wavy black hair is envied by all the girls. And one can well call Nan pretty, for pretty is as pretty does. Nan’s wee voice implies what a lady she is. Al though she’s small in stature, she’s big at heart. AUDREY JOHNSON Tap dancing and collecting photos arc two of Audrey’s favorite hobbies. One of Mr. Shakespeare's numerous plavs is all that is required to make Audrey attentive in English. Herky isn’t very fond of books, it is true, but she does believe in studying enough to pass every month. EVELYN JONES Evelyn is better known as Nan to almost all of her friends. Evelyn’s two hobbies are airplanes and blondes. When she graduates from high school, she wants to take a beauty course and own a shop of her own. Nan is just about the swcllest pal any person can have. CYRUS JEFFORDS Cy, known by everybody, is full of funny expressions and witticisms. He is not only an exceptionally good student, but also plays all sports well. Although he is not a tea-hound, he is a good dancer and is fond of some girls. Anyone who needs a companion to cheer him up in a hurry should look up Cy.’ HELEN SLOAN JOHNSON Sloanie recalls her dancing at the senior banquet in 1939 as an enjoyable experience, and h e r friends recall it as a fine bit of entertainment. Her gracefulness on the ice made her the Sonja Henie of S. H. S. Sloanie’s ability to talk with her hands is typical of her vivacity. She plans to become a secretary. TERRELL JONES Terrell is the Benjamin Franklin of his class. Joney has more proverbs o n hand than a 1789 almanac. He is an active participant in sports, and his favorite subject is mechanical drawing. His hobby is collecting old U. S. money and stamps. He plans to go to Clem-son and take an architectural course. 29 ... SENIOR SUPERLATIVES BEST LOOKING . . . Arcree Robertson Francis Gibbs MOST INTELLECTUAL . . . Lottie Blanton Eugene Anderson FRIENDLIEST . . Dorothy Gilmore James Culbertson BEST DRESSED . . . Maude Ogburn Hudson John Belton White MOST DIGNIFIED . . . Mia Dodge Ben Brown BEST SCHOOL CITIZENS . . . Lottie Blanton Kenneth Brown 30 at SPARTANBURG HIGH MOST ATHLETIC . . . Mildred Gault James Atwell MOST POPULAR . . . Martha Howard Lem Grier BEST ALL ROUND . . Lottie Blanton Gus Chreitzberg CUTEST . . . Joyce Lockman Harry Kirby WITTIEST . . . Rebecca Mertz Lem Grier BIGGEST FLIRTS . . Edna Miller Joe Blanton ELOISE KELLY Books! books! books! and mixed among them is Eloise; she really lives in every book she reads. Her emotions follow the author's, and it's interesting for one to watch her facial expressions while h c r eyes travel speedily down the page s. Cinderella is just as good to read as Shakespeare, she declares. EVELYN LANFORD Evelyn is a dependable girl whom everyone likes to call on for help, because she is always willing to be of assistance. It seems that she always has the extra pin or paper clip tnat somebody needs. She is a member of the D. O. and enjoys this more than any other phase of her school life. LOUISE LEE Louise has had a very enjoyable high school life. She has been a member of the Girls' Athletic Association for three years, and has taken part in the annual Gym Circus. She can be very quiet, but she really is a swell person to know and a grand one to have as a friend. THOMAS KENDRICK Tommy is a blond who likes brunettes. His hobby is drawing. He was m the Junior Science Club in the eighth grade and the Dramatic Club in the ninth grade. Science is his favorite subject, but he likes study hall and recess better. He plans to go to college after he graduates from Spartan high. J. S. LAWSON Here's a promising prospect for an executive. Combined with efficiency anj businesslike attitude is his ruling smile. He knows a kind word turneth away wrath. J. S. likes outdoor sports, and takes an active part in football and baseball games. And he plays in an admirable sportsmanlike manner. SLOAN LEE If I ever graduate from high senool, I plan to enter Wof-ord, says Boo-daddy ’ Lee. Hi$ smiling. boyish face is well-known throughout the whole school. Of his school life, he has enjoyed most the hours between 2:05 p. m. and 8:45 a. m. Boodaddy is also a heart-breaker. CARL KIRBY Red may be small and quiet, but his friendly ways will carry him far in the business world. H i s hair is no brighter than his smile. Carl is one of those boys who shine in science work, and he plans to continue his studies in college after the high school days arc over. MARIAN LAWTER Marian is an attractive little girl that has looked for a flood time at high school, and has certainly found it. She has been at every ball game, play, or other school activity. She has enjoyed recess, class change, and study hall most. Her sparkling smile and sunny disposition arc her outstanding characteristics. TOMMY LeMASTER Tommy is the boy who likes history extremely well. The reason for this is that he has been in one of Miss Brice's eleventh grade sections this year. He is also one of our sportsmen; h i s favorite sports are golf and basketball. Tommy is also a lover of swing muisc. HARRY KIRBY Harry is one of the busiest fellows in the senior class. He has been a member of the Hi-Y club four years, and has participated in color league basketball for three years. He has served as a member of the Student Council and is a member of D. O. His good looks and personality have made him a favorite with all. LOUIS LAYNE Louis is an athletic-minded senior. H e took part in the color league, being captain of a basketball team when he was in the ninth grade. This year he is taking Diversified Occupations. His favorite subject is algc bra, and he is a good student in it. His plans are to go to Clemson after he graduates. DOROTHY LENEAR Dot has been an outstanding member of the chorus all four years in high school and was in the girls sextette during her junior year. She is very quiet and reserved, but when she does start talking, she says a lot. She wears a different outfit of clothes every day. Photography is one of her hobbies. WARREN KOON The title of the funniest, cleverest boy with the most unusual facial expressions goes to Warren. Although no one has ever caugnt Warren studying, he passes all his subjects with a good average. He plays basketball and baseball. Warren, although he has an outstanding personality, does not associate with girls much. DOROTHY LEE Teenie has been a member of science clubs. In her sophomore year she was vice-president of her home room. This year she is a band sponsor. Her hobbies arc dancing and listening to the radio. Dorothy enjoys her study halls and the football games. She plans to become a nurse. BOBBY LEWIS Bobby was the sec retary for his home room in the ninth grade. He has served nis Alma Mater for two years by serving as a hall director. Playing the piano is his favorite hobby, history is his favorite academic study, and assembly programs are his favorite school activity. He plans to attend college. 1941 SENIORS SENIORS 1941 RUFUS D. LEWIS, JR. Rufus is rather red-haired, but not at all hot-tempered. He likes algebra very much and is near the head of his class. He also likes sports, but doesn’t have the time to participate in many. His hobby is dating the girls and walking down the hall with them. EDITH LIVESAY Edith’s small stature has not kept her from being a sports enthusiast. She has be longed to the Girls' Athletic Association throughout her entire high school career, and has taken part in three annual gym circuses. Edith has also participated in several other student activities. RACHEL MAGNESS Some people think that blonde girls fall for dark boys and vice versa, but not so with Rachel, for she invariably falls for blondes. She seems to like the G. A. A., for she has been a member since her first year in high school. Her hobbies arc reading, interior decorating, and visiting in Columbia. SUSANNE LINDEMAN Susanne has truly made a name for herself at Spartanburg High by her friendly manner towards everyone. Her striking appearance and he quick smile cause everyone whom she knows, however slightly, to be attracted to her. She is a good dancer, and adores that recreation. Bridge is her favorite pastime. JOYCE LOCKMAN Joyce was voted the cutest girl in the vote for senior superlatives this year. That is sufficient proof of her popularity and attractive appearance. She laughs and talks incessantly. Joyce has big blue eyes which no one can resist in the least (especially the opposite sex). HARRY MAHAFFEY Ears is one of the class comedians. His carefree disposition and unlimited supply of wisecracks have made him a well-known character. Ears' ’ loves all sports, and is something of an athlete himself. He has taken part in the gym efreus, and was manager of the 1940 state champion baseball team. ALTON LINDER Alton's hobbies compose a rare combination — athletics and art. He loves sports and has played both football and basketball on the color league teams. He also Skes to draw, his favorite subject has been art, and the numerous sketches in his notebook reveal his talent. Alton is well-liked by his classmates. CECIL LOWE Cecil combines the qualities of student, ladi es' man, and politician. His scholastic record shows grades well above average. During his tenth grade year, his classmates chose him to be their Student Council representative. And as for his charms—his cheery grin and curly hair speak for themselves. NOKOMIS MAHAFFEY Nokomis is the type of girl one likes to be around every day. She is neither too serious nor too gay , and is a good sport. Her classmates remember how she used to get up to recite with the most nonchalant expression, and then give a surprisingly good answer. RALPH LINDER Ralph has a cheerful disposition and usually he sees the sunny side of life. He always has a big smile and a friendly reefing for whomever c meets. As a student, he has done his work industriously and courteously. One of his main interests during his high school years has been carpentry. FRANCES LUMMIS Frances has been a student at S. H. S. only a short time. She was born in Hawaii and has been a worfd-traveler since that time. Frances has an enviable scholastic record, having made 100 in physics her first month here. She has a pleasing personafity and has made many friends. MARY MALONE If you want a true friend, Mary is just the person. She usually has a sweet and cheerful smile on her face. Her naturally curly hair is the same color as her brown eyes. Mary has a pleasing personality, and she seems always to look on the bright side of life. FRANCES LITTLEJOHN Frances is known around the school as being about as friendly as they come. She is talented in music, and has been a member of the chorus for two years. Last year she was asked to become a member of the Beta club. After graduating from high school, she plans to go to college and major in music. EDITH MABRY Cheerful, carefree, friendly — those adjectives describe Edith. Her favorite subject is typing. Taking pictures and collecting pressed wild-flowers are her hobbies. But taking part in the Gym Circus and being a senior have been the most fun in high school, she says. MAXINE MALONE Maxine, always courteous and friendly, has made a good record in her course of commercial studies. During her senior year she was chosen for a position in the Diversified Occupations program. Maxine plans to continue her education next y c a r at Textile Industrial Institute. Her hobby is reading. 33 LEE MASSELL Lee is a great believer in proverbs. When answering a disputed question, he always answers with a quotation from an ancient philosopher. His main interest is oratory, and he participated in the oratorical contest this year. Lee is also interested in mathematics and plans to specialize in it later. DOROTHY MONOGAN Dorothy, better known as Dot, is a capable girl who can do almost anything she tries. Of her school subjects Dot likes shorthand best, while out of school she collects vases as a hobby. After leaving high school, she plans to be a dietician. Always wearing a smile, Dot is very friendly. MARy RUTH MOORE Mary has taken part in many different activities during her high school career. She began these activities in the Dramatic club and the chorus. Mary enjoys music, playing tennis, dancing, and movies. She is especially interested in science, and enjoys her physics classes most of all at high school. REBECCA MERTZ Collecting letters seems to be Becky's favorite pastime. She has been a member of several clubs, and in her senior year she wrote for The Scribbler a column Nertz by Mertz. Although she is always ready for a good time, she can also be serious in her work. Her favorite subject is physics. EDITHE MOONEYHAM Eaddy, can be heard at almost any hour of the day or night playing away on her violin. She is the lucky possessor of an inexhaustible supply of wit and energy. One can spot Eaddy instantly by her auburn hair and by her almost constant companion, Cleo. Don't be alarmed; Cleo is only an automobile. ORA MORGAN Oadic is a very attractive person and nice to know. While in high school, she belonged to the Home Economics club. Next year Oadie plans to take a course in dress designing, which has been her hobbv. Maybe her dresses will be modeled by some of fhe seniors from S. H. S. some day. DOROTHY METTS Not too sober, not too gay, but a goo J true gfrl in every way. Dorothy’s outstanding features are her big brown eyes and winning smile. She has been a homeroom officer for two years, and is president of the Commercial Club. Her hobby is collecting stamps, and her favorite subject is shorthand. HAROLD MOORE Tall, blue-eyed, blond-haired Harold, with his falsetto laugh and his abundance of humor, has made school a pleasant experience for himself and his classmates. Combined with his likeable traits is considerable ability in his studies; his grades, especially for the last two years, have been well above average. VERMELLE MORRELL Vermelle enjoys associating with other people and has won many friends by her sweet disposition and her smile. She has been active in science clubs and athletics. espec • ally gym circus work. during her four years here. Vermelle plans to be a ste- nograi pher. EDNA MILLER With Edna there’s never a dull moment, for she keeps up a continuous flow of chatter, to the dismay of her teachers. Her main interests arc jitterbugging,'' going to dances, and having a good time in general. She's full of life and fun, but she is also a true friend. JAMES MOORE Reputed wise for saying nothing,' ’ James is one of the quiet, reserved boys in his class, but he does his school work intelligently and has a friendly, likeable manner. He is an ardent fan at baseball and basketball games and cheer practice. He plans to go to work when he finishes high school. MARGARET MORRIS Margaret’s striking brunette beauty is only one of the secrets of her prominence. Her sparkling vivacity and her spirit of cooperativeness have contributed as much to her success as have her ood looks. She has elonged to the G. A. A. for four years, and has been one of S. H. S.'s peppiest cheer leaders. ANNIE LAURIE MITCHELL Annie Laurie, al-thougn quiet-natured, has proved to be a capable student. Her hobbies are dancing and going to the movies. Her school activities have included membership in the Bi ology Club this may prove useful when she carries out her plan of going into training to be a nurse. MARY BOYKIN MOORE Mary is interested in one thing (besides boys, of course!) and that is drama. She has acted in many school plays and is president of the Dramatic club. Her favorite school subject is dramatics, her favorite pastime is doing something with a play, and she plans to major in dramatics in college! JAMES OREN MOSELEY Oren has not been handicapped because of his lack of stature, for he has been active in sports. He also enjoys making model airplanes. Having taken mechanical drawing and enjoyed it for two years in high school, he intends to continue his course in architecture at college. 1941 SENIORS SENIORS 1941 CORRINE MOSS Corrinc is modest and quiet, and makes friends easily. She has a sreat store of determination and as a result studies very hard at every subject, although history is one of her pet aversions. Her favorite school subject is typing, and she plans to go to business school after graduating from high school. KATy McCOLLUM Katy has taken part in dramatics for three years and has also been a member of the chorus. She collects photographs of movie stars, and cycling and skating are her favorite sports. Katy prefers household arts to her other subjects. She plans to become a trained nurse after leaving S. H. S. MICHAEL McGUINN ''Mike,'' one of the runts of his class, is a real comedian. He is forever drawing cartoons, and is a walking zoo and museum, as he carries squirrels, snakes, frogs, Indian relics, and rock formations in his pockets. Besides, Mike, a member of the Dihedral Flyers, plans to attend an aeronautical school. EMANUEL MOSS Emanuel is a true American boy, and plans to serve his country by enlisting in the navy. He has specialized in commercial studies, and especially likes bookkeeping. His senior year has been his most enjoyable one. And as for social matters—well, he prefers blondes. SARAH LOUISE McDOWELL Sarah is one of those people who study thoroughly and yet find time for some outside activity, i n Sarah’s case, sports. She has been a member of several clubs, including the Classical Club, the Biology Club, the Mathematics Club, and the Home Economics Club. Sarah plans to become a nurse. SAMUEL McKINNEY Sam is a friendly, likeable fellow, well-known to most of his classmates. He is rarely seen without at least one of his friends. His favorite subject is English; his favorite sport, hunting; and his favorite hobby, building model airplanes. Of his years in high school, ne has liked his senior one best. FRANCES MULLIGAN Frances seems to be quite a song bird, having taken part in the chorus for four years. She has two hobbies, of which singing is one and making scrapbooks the other. Different from most of us, sire likes history. Frances has enjoyed her senior year most of all. She plans to enter college next fall. TERRy McDOWELL Terry is an athletic boy, and his favorite sports are football and basketball. He has played on color league teams every year that he has been in high school. His favorite subject is mechanical drawing, but he also likes recess. He is interested in aviation, and wants to join the navy air corps when he is old enough. EMMA OLENE McMAKIN Emmalene is a music-loving girl. Specializ ing in piano, she plans to take a further course in music. She has been a member of the Science and Classical Clubs. The subjects that she likes best arc chorus and French. Although Emmalene is friendly with everyone, she enjoys an argument. LOIS MURPH Lois started h e r high school life in the domestic atmosphere of a home economics couse; but now, as a Diversified O c c u p a-tions student employed at Smith’s Drug Store, she is a full-fledged member of the business world. Having a great desire to meet people, she is always a very friendly person. MARGARET McELVEEN Margaret craves excitement and loves doing things she has never tried doing before. She can make the most of a little studytime, and has built up an enviable scholastic record. Although she has been at S. H. S. for only two years, she has won many friends and has become an asset to the school. MAURICE McMILLAN Slim” is a very busy man, and is always working with something. His favorite subject in high school is science, but he wants to attend a law school after graduating. In his freshman and sophomore years, Maurice was a leader in color league sports. FLoyo McClellan Floyd is not conspicuous for his size, but he can usually be heard if not seen. The varied organizations to which he has belonged include the track team, the gym circus, the boys’ glee club, and the chorus. One of his interests is mechanics; he has held a textile job secured through the D. O. program. CAROLyN McGRAW Carolyn has been a member of the Dramatic club for the past three years and is on The Scribbler and annual staffs this year. She won the state prize and insignia bar pin in the National Student Home Economics food project and contest held by the General Electrolux Company last spring. ROBERT McMILLAN Robert Chuck’ ’ McMillan is known by every one in high school because of his athletic abilities and his election as cheer leader. He is as popular with the ladies as with the boys. Good looks and personality go hand in hand with this gift to the women. His favorite hobby is dating. 35 ANN NEELY Ann is a quiet person, but has no difficulty in making friends. She has been an outstanding member of the G. A. A. for two years and enjoys athletics more than any other part of high school life. Her ideals have gained for her the respect of her schoolmates. Ann likes mathematics, and she collects stamps. CARRIE MAE PADGETT Carrie is one of those girls who just adore laughing. You may become attracted to her by her laughing at one of your jokes and thus making herself conspicuous, but soon you'll like her for her own sake. Carrie's best trait is being able to smile. She also makes enviable grades. MARY PEARSON Courteous, optimistic, and accommodating, Mary has been a likeable and useful member of her class. She has done her school work well, and has also taken part in several extracurricular activities. For three years she has belonged to the chorus, and she has also participated in the Girls’ Athletic Association. DOROTHY NORTON Snortic Norton signed a four-year G. A. A. contract, has for two years enjoyed the programs of the Classical club, and is winding up her senior year as a Delta Pi mathematician. She likes to draw pretty girls. In her school life she has enjoyed most the cheer practices and M r s. Kerr's heart-to-heart talks. ALMA PAGE Toddy,” as Alma is called, is a well-liked and well-known member of the class of '41. By her very friendly manner and appropriate chatter. Toddy makes those in her company feel at home'' immediately. She has played the violin for S. H. S.’s orchestra for three years. ROY PENNELL Roy Pennell is the small but mighty type. He excels in science and enjoys working in the chemistry lab. Roy's activities include the Chemistry Club, the Physics Club, and the Delta Pi Club. He makes model airplanes and has eight coin collection boards, o f which he is very proud. He plans to attend Clemson. EDWARD O'DELL ' 'Flash' and h i s clarinet have been an important part of the band. Ed is also a politician ,having represented his section in the Student Council, where he was the outspoken opposition leader. And if he would let his studies interfere with his fun, he could be one of the local intellectuals. HELENA PAINTER Skeeter, a four year member of the Girls' Athletic Association, has participated in a number of sports. However, baseball is the sport in which she excels. She has been a member of the Dramatic and the Biology Clubs. Although Helena is small, her personality never fails in winning many friends. AMY SUE PETTIT Amy Sue is recognized by her short quick steps, her perky hair ribbons, and her unusually clean shoes. She is very fond of sports and has an athletic appearance. Due to her fondness for sports, she has been a member of the Girls' Athletic Association. Amy Sue has won many friends during her nigh school career. MARJORIE OWENS Marjorie is one of the smallest girls in the senior class. But even though she is very small in stature, she has mountains of knowledge stored up. She is an honor roll student, and is always willing to share her knowledge with the less fortunate members of her section. DAVIS PARKS, JR. Davis is known by most of his friends at S. H. S. at Red. During his four years at this institution he has participated in many intramural athletic games, both basketball and football. Davis likes athletics, dating and woodwork. He likes English better than any other subject and plans to continue his education in college. HAROLD PETTIT Boots is known to his friends as a prince of a fellow. Friendly and cheerful, he always has a smile and a greeting for everyone. His D. O. job has left him time to enjoy his favorite pleasures — reading, hunting, and attending pep meeting. He plans to go to Wofford college after graduating. NATHAN PACK Nathan is a very likable fellow who is easy to get along with. He took part in the gym circus in his sophomore year, and he was a Diversified Occupation student in his senior year. Typing is Nathan's best liked subject. He also enjoys football and basketball games and his salesmanship class. SARA PARRIS Sara is a very intelligent and studious girl. She has taken part in the Science Clubs and is now a D. O. student. Sara is a grand typist and can take dictation. She has black curly hair and wears attractive clothes. The most important thing, though, is her winning personality. MARION PETTIT Marion is a typing girl. Her hobby is typing, her favorite subject is typing, and she makes better grades on typing than any other subject. Her ambition is to be a champion typist. She is one of the few girls who look attractive while typing, because she is so particular about her posture. 1941 36 SENIORS SENIORS 1941 HELEN PHILLIPS If you are looking for a good sport, behold Helen, otherwise know as Shorty. She can swim, skate, and above all, she likes to go horseback riding. Shorty never studies but always manages to come along every month with good grades. By the way, there seems to be a constant attraction for her in Walhalla. ROBERT POTTER If there is excitement among a group of girls, it's a ten-to-one bet that it's Bob Potter approaching. Bob was on the varsity basketball team this year. He also goes in for speaking Spanish in a big way. He is also neat in appearance and well-dressed, and he has a cheery hef-lo for everyone. JIMMY RAMANTANIN Jimmy has a nickname of Senator. A hobby of his is to find and use long words that none of his classmates ever heard of. His ambition is to engage in the European conflict to save democracy. One of his favorite subjects is history, but he also likes sciences, especially biology. He is popular with the girls. MARY LEE PHILLIPS Mary Lee is one of the few S. H. S. girls who don’t wear makeup—yet she runs a fine race in the local beauty contest. She has been the very efficient president of the G. A. A. this year. Mary Lee in her own quiet, sweet, lady-like way has won many friends. She is the one Qirl in S. H. S. whose favorite Subject i s mathematics. HARRIET POWELL Harriet is known to her companions as a person who is naturally quiet and reserved, but nevertheless she has enjoyed her years at Spartanburg High school. Her classmates will remember her for her sincerity, h e r courteous manner, and her cheerful disposition. WILLIAM RATLIFF If you're ever in a jam, here I am. That’s Billy through and through. When he sets out to do something, he does it regardless. Although Bill takes no active part in varsity sports, he does his part in cheering the team along. He divides his time between sports, studies and reading. MILDRED PORTER Mildred, better known to her friends as Millie, believes in being happy, and with this simple philosophy she naturally has many friends. She is always a pleasant companion because of her jokes and ready smile. Millie likes fire drills, study halls, cheer practices, and assembly programs more than any other school activities. MARGUERITE PRINCE A bit of calmness that neither earth nor sky can move, Princess takes zeroes as calmly as if they were hundreds, rainy weather as calmly as if it were sunshine. Always the same and ever willing to lend a helping hand to a comrade, she serenely passes on her way. WILLIENE REECE Williene is better known throughout school as Ginger Recce. She has an autograph book that looks like a dictionary because it has so very many autographs of her friends. One of her other hobbies is collecting pictures. She gets her English well and helps everyone who asks or even hints for help. THURMON POSTON Thurmon is one of our football players. He is enthusiastic about sports, especially football. Although he sometimes forgets to study at home, he makes use of his study halls. He is always seen outside of school with a crowd of boys who are football players, too. Thurmon plans to use his ability in sports after he graduates. KATHLEEN PRUITT Flitting briskly through the corridors every morning before school, Kathleen has efficiently performed her task of delivering library slips. She has been a member of the Science, Classical, and D. O. Clubs. Her conscientious work has made her school work successful, and her friendliness has won her many friends. ELIZABETH REED Lib’ ’ is one of our outdoor girls. She really enjoys hiking and camp life. She is an active member of the Girl Scouts, and plans to take up further work in the scouting field upon her graduation from high school. Lib always has a friendly greeting for everyone. MARGUERITE POTTER Marguerite Potter— Peanut'' to her friends—is a definitely attractive person. Because of her charm and friendliness, she has won many friends. Marguerite has always had a passion Tor horses. She is skilled in horsemanship, and has participated in many contests. She is an active member of the Delta Pi Mathematics Club. ARETE RAMANTANIN Arete, coming from New York, joined the class of '41 in the ninth grade. Her hobby on which she spends her leisure hours is collecting pictures. Arete possess a quiet charm that has won for her many friends during her high school days at S. H. S. BRUCE REESE Bruce is one of the trombone players of the band and the orchestra. Bruce has also been active in clubs. He has been a member of the Student Council, band, orchestra, and Mathematics Club, and has played color league basketball. Bruce has enjoyed his mechanical courses, and plans to be a civil engineer. 37 ARCREE ROBERTSON Cree” can talk anybody's blues away, and has helped bright-en up the schoolroom. Pep personified, and loads of fun—that's Cree. Although you sometimes see her eyes roll heavenward when she's called on, she gets by. Her sunny disposition. good looks, and cheerful giggle have made her popular. SARA RUFF Rather short, and brimming with personality is Sara. She's generous and kind, and carries on a gay conversation. In all her school life Sara says she has enjoyed being a senior more than anything else, because it makes her feel that she's growing up. She has a smile that makes people look twice. JANET SCOTT S c o 11 i c is a prominent senior, having taken a great interest in extracurricular activities and social life. Her dainty voice is quite in keeping with her personality. She is greatly envied for her long, dark eyelashes. Her favorite dish is fried shrimp, and her pet hate is writing editorials. CHARLES ROGERS Charles is a good-natured, friendly boy who is usually wearing a broad smile. His hobbies are woodwork and building model airplanes; so it is not surprising that manual training is his favorite subject, and that he has been a member of the Dihedral Flyers. He also played football for two years. MARTHA SADLER Marty is one of those cute little girls with a wide-eyed, baby stare. She goes in for dancing and for collecting junk, such as pins, bracelets, and other forms of costume jewelry. She enjoyed history and her tenth grade Latin class more than any other courses. She is not so consistent with boy friends. JULEEN SCOn Julccn, who is often called Julie, has dark, wavy hair and sparkling eyes. She likes English and home making as school subjects, but for hobbies she prefers parties, baseball, basketball, and flower gardening to her othef activities. A qood student, Julie is very quiet in school and rarely speaks except when called on. RUTH ROLEN Ruth's hobby is drawing and coloring pictures. Although she is a good history student, her favorite subject is English literature. Ruth has red hair, but her disposition is quite unlike that of most redheads; it is very sweet and even. Ruth is one of the most reticent members of the senior class. DORIS SANDERS Doris is an industrious, likeable girl who has won many friends with her pleasant disposition. She has specialized in commercial studies and plans to attend business school next year. In her leisure hours she has held a job in one of the downtown stores. Doris likes to read, but not schoolbooks! KATHERINE SCRUGGS Katherine is a versatile girl with a w i d e range of interests. She can't decide whether she likes English literature, history, or mathematics best among her school subjects. Her activities have included the Junior Science, Classical, and Glee Clubs. Katherine's hobbies—also varied— are collecting stamps, reading unusual books, and visiting. CLYDE ROPER Clyde is one of the local musicians, having been an active member of the band for four years. Band has been, he says, his best-liked phase of school life. But life hasn't been all music for Clyde, for starting his T-model on cold mornings has been plenty of trouble. LESTER SAWYER Lester is one of S. H. S.'s versatile athletes. He takes part in baseball, basketball, and track; but his specialty is football, and he was a backfield man for the Crimson Tide last fall. Also, he enjoys hunting. In his non-athletic hours, he devotes his time to his commercial studies; he plans to be a salesman. BESSIE SEAY Bessie has the distinction of having been elected band sponsor every year during her high school career. She has enjoyed this more than anything else in her school activities. Her large, black eyes and dark complexion, combined with her magnetic personality, have won many friends for her. Bessie's hobby is collecting novelty necklaces. EVELYN ROSS Evelyn is a rare combination of personality and brains. She has enjoyed making talks on current events, and her sweet, friendly voice has made others enjoy them, too. As a D. O. student she has been working at Finke's Dress Shoppe, where many of her customers have become her friends. JOHNNIE BELLE SCHRIMPF Shrimp's hobby is dating, and she collects horseshoes and rabbit tails. Sounds old-fashioned? Well, maybe, but Johnnie Belle's not. She dresses smartly, jitterbugs, and emphatically states study halls and home room periods arc the most enjoyable part of school. She has played the piano for Orchestra I. ROSE CASELLE SELLERS Rose is an attractive girl with an abundance of red hair. She is extremely good-natured and can take all of the teasing she receives. She likes to make new friends to add to the many friends she already has. She wants to go to business school after she graduates from Spartan High. 1941----------------------------------------- 38 SENIORS SENIORS 1941 GEORGE SENN Known as Termite to the football team, George has been extremely interested in athletics and extremely valuable to the athletic department. He has played color league basketball and football, and was manager of the 1939 and 1940 editions of the Crimson Tide. George's favorite subject is history. SYLVIA SHERBERT Sylvia's hobbies are going to the movies and reading. Her favorite subject is shorthand, and she has enjoyed her commercial classes more than anything else at S. H. S. She is one of those friendly, accommodating people who are always glad to aid others. Sylvia’s plans for the future are indefinite. EVELYN SMITH Smitty expects to be a career woman, and plans to study surgery some day. Her chances of success would have been good, though, if she had aspired to be another Alice Marble, for, lithe and quick-motioned, she has been a flash in all G. A. A. sports, especially tennis, for four years. JACK SENN His tall stature and blond hair may be partly responsible for Jack’s reputation as a ladies' man, but his red flivver is the real secret of his power. But he is quiet and studious enough when study time rolls around. And his classmates agree that he is a real friend. EDWARD SHIRAH Edward is very patriotic, and has proved it by planning to work for Uncle Sam. He likes typing and English best among the subjects he has pursued in high school. He likes all the holidays and recesses, and would like to suggest that we have more of them. GEORGE SMITH A hearty laugh is heard, and here comes George down the hall. He is the type which doesn't bother trouble, and trouble doesn't bother him. Whether he makes a hundred or a zero, he always sees the bright side of school life. George is one of Coach McConnell’s right-hand men during the football season. JAMES SEXTON For four years Mickey has been a member of the S. H. S. band. Being interested also in athletics, James has been a member of the tennis team for three seasons. He is one of the few people who have enjoyed Latin more than any other subject. A perpetual chcwcr, James is never without his gum. HARVEY SHIRLEY Business ability, staunchness, and pluck characterize Harvey. When he has an idea, he feels that he just has to argue his point until all hearers arc thoroughly convinced. He has studied enough to make good marks and has played enough to have won for himself many friends among his classmates. HOWARD SMITH Bookkeeping has been Howard’s favorite among his high school subjects, and he has made a good, above-average record in his commercial studies. He has had a number of recreational interests, too, and is fond of athletic sports and the companionship of young ladies. EDNA SHEALY Shealy, as she is known to her friends, made her appearance here in 1939, after leaving the metropolis of Newberry, South Carolina. She has made a host of friends during her two years. She participates in several extra-curricular organizations; namely, the G. A. A., Chemistry Club, chorus, and Dramatic Club. MASON SIMS Mason plans to be an expert electrician in later life. His work on the Diversified Occupation's program and in physics arc the phases of school life that he has liked best. Mason is a quiet, well-informed boy whose hobby is reading. He has enjoyed the eleventh grade better than any other. J. E. SMITH It is hard for J. E. to adjust his six feet and three inches of height comfortably beneath a typing table, but surely he could have been a whiz on the basketball court. His athletic possibilities haven’t been altogether undeveloped, though, for, as a ninth-grader, he was a jam-up catcher on the sand lots. WOFFORD SHEEHAN '’Starchie’ ’ says that typing is his favorite subject and that baseball is his favorite sport. He wants to play big league baseball some day. Hunting is his hobby, although his teachers recommend hunting answers. He enjoyed the gym class better than any other part of school life. PAUL SKELTON Paul, known as Dad, is always laughing. It doesn’t matter when or where —he laughs. He also makes good marks, and has held several student offices. He likes his position as solo trombonist in the band and orchestra. Of his school activities, he has enjoyed the band most. JOHN SMITH John is one of the fairest boys in the Senior Class. If he borrows a nickel, he pays you back when he says he will, and he laughs at your I'okes if you laugh at i is. John’s hobbies are woodworking and hiving bees, while his chief ambition is to attend the Lincoln Aircraft school. 39 MURIEL SMITH Muriel's classmates will long remember her red hair and jolly disposition. She is bubbling over with optimism, and has demonstrated her wit and originality, in speech and in writing, many times. Muriel has also applied her cleverness to her lessons, and has been a conscientious student. WILLIAM M. SMITH Bill is the only way our friend William is ever identified. He hailed from the North about eight years ago, but he has almost lost his Yankee brogue. Bill is likely to shoot you (with his camera, of course) at any time. Just for your general information, “you are usually girls. HELEN RUTH SOLESBY Helen's blonde attractiveness and ladylike manners have made her popular. She is one of the hardest-working members of her class, having held a D. O. job efficiently. Helen loves cheer practices, because, she says, “I always feel like cheering early in the morning.' ’ EDWARD SPIRES Ed is one of those hard-working, fun-loving chaps. Although an honor student, he is the cause of many good laughs in his classes. Ed’s hobby is outsmarting other mathematical and scientific genii. He is president of the Physics Club and a member of the Senior Committee. BETTY STACK Betty has been a member of the Student Council for two years and has also served as program chairman of the Latin Club. Her friendly disposition has won for her many true friends. Although she studies and makes excellent grades in school, Betty still has time for reading and bowling. ETHEL STAFFORD Ethel's bright eyes and jet-black hair give her a striking appearance. The parts of school life which she has enjoyed most are study halis, cheer practices, and typing class. Two of Ethel's hobbies are making scrapbooks and collecting stamps, and she has a large collection of the postal issues of many lands. MARY CHESTER STALLINGS Mary Chester has divided her extra-curricular time between music and athletics. She has been a valuable member of the chorus, and plans to continue her study of music in college. Also, she has been an active participant in the G. A. A. Among her classroom subjects, English is Mary Chester's favorite. BILL STALLWORTH Bill Stallworth, better known as Butch, ’ is the boy you see walking down the street every morning with the curly blonde hair and so many books (?). Butch thinks the most thrilling thing in Spartanburg High is the 2:05 bell every day. He is planning to attack Clemson next year. EDITH STAPLETON Although Edith has been at dear old S. H. S. only one year, in that time she has won the friendship and respect of her classmates by her quiet, unassuming manner. Edith is an earnest and hard-working student and one who is always ready to lend a helping hand to a fellow student. MIRIAM STEADMAN Miriam is everyone's friend! She never seems to lose her temper, despite her red hair. She has a hearty smile and an encouraging word for all. Miriam isn't boastful herself, but she never fails to praise anyone elsc’s accomplishments. Her hobbies, singing a d dancing, are as cheerful and gay as her personality. JACK SUBLETT Whenever a conversation or discussion is going on. Jack is ready to join in, for he is a great talker. And combined with his liveliness arc cheerfulness and helpfulness, so that he is a fine person to have as a friend. For the past two years Jack has specialized in commercial studies. DONALD SUMNER Donald is a person who is the sccn-but-not-heard type. He is one of those quiet, unassuming people who make good friends and earnest students. Donald, who is now a Diversified Occupations student, is sure to be a success in the business world, which he plans to enter after he has completed his education. EVA MAE SUTHERLAND I Don’t Want to Get Well will probably be sung by many lads in a few years, for Eva Mae plans to be a nurse. Her good disposition and friendly smile will be a great asset to her in this vocation. Eva Mac has been a member of the Classical Club for two years. HOWARD TABOR BETTY JANE TAYLOR Howard is very studious and doesn’t have time for many outside pleasures, such as girls or athletics. He excels in all his studies, but he likes science particularly. One of Howard's favorite hobbies is hunting, which occupies much of his time during the holidays. After graduating he plans to attend college. Quiet, reserved, and easy-going is Bet. She has taken part in numerous extra-curricular activities during her four years at Spartan Hiqh. Betty Jane is intelligent in her studies, generous in helping her I a z i e r classmates, and a true friend to all her fellow-students. H e r hobbies are sewing and dancing. 1941---------------------------------------- 40 SENIORS SENIORS 1941 CURTIS TAYLOR Chubby says his hobby is not raisins b a n t a m hens and roosters, as some peo- file think, but he docs ike to so to the movies. He enjoys typewritins best of all and plans to enter a business collcse after Sraduatins from hish school. A pleasant smile and s recti n 3 await everyone he meets. EULA TEAL Eula is as witty as she is tall. She is also very talented alons the line of impersonations. Eula stands as hish in her teachers' resard as in the students’ because of her friendly manner, her attractive appearance, her alert sense of humor, and—last but not least—her ability to spell. MORRELL THOMAS Morrell is an inter-estins friend and a pleasant companion. He is well-known as editor of The Scribbler , and president of the Delta Pi Mathematics Club. In these positions he has made many friends. His scholastic standards are very hish, and are exceeded only by his services to the school. JACK TAYLOR Jack is a mechanical-minded stude with a sood eye for the more delicate sex. He has been a member of the General Science Club, the Biology Club, and the Chemistry Club. Those who know him best know him as a temperamental person, but yet with a personality that has won him many friends. RALPH TEAL Ralph’s heisht is exceeded only by his popularity. He is always cheerful and ready to talk on any subject. Ralph never seems to worry, not even when exams are putting furrows on others7 brows. Chemistry and science are his favorite subiects, but he is absent-minded enousn to make an excellent professor. WELTON THOMAS Welton is frequently found in the middle of Room 310, talkins with sreat speed. His Sood nature carries him over all the hard places, and his sood humor and friendliness are responsible for the Sood name he has made for himself. Wcl-ton has been a member of the Harmonica Band. MARINEL TAYLOR Marinel, who is the president of Section 4-A, and one of the most attractive members of it, is a real Cal. One of her hob-■es is swapping her records around to different people, and her other hobby is photog-Sraphy. Her attractive smile and friendliness have won many friends for her. GEORGE ALLEN THEODORE George, who excels in all his studies, is as well-liked as any boy in the school. He Soes in for tumblins and has been a star in the annual sym circus for a number of years. He also plavs basketball, baseball, and football well. Al-thoush rather small in stature, he can take care of himself well cnoush. EDNA THOMPSON Thoush she is usually quiet and reserved, Edna's sweet disposition and spirit of helpfulness have won for her many friends amons her classmates and teachers during her hish school years. Since the besinnins of her tenth Srade year, she has specialized in commercial studies. RUTH TAYLOR Ruth came to S. H. S. from Ahoskie, N. C., in the ninth srade. Docs she like books? No, not much, for Ruth is one of the hard-workins D. O. students. She was a member of the chorus in the tenth srade. She is one of the most quiet sirIs in the senior class. BETTY SUE THOMAS If anybody ever sees Suzie when she’s ansry, it will be somc-thins unusual, for she seems to be always in a sood humor. She was a member of the Student Council durins her sophomore year, and belonscd to the D. O. durins her senior year. Like most seniors, she enjoyed her last year more than any other part of school life. LEWIS THOMPSON Lewis has taken part in the Gym Circus and has been a member of the D. O. Club. His hobby is model airplane buildins. He likes history better than any other subject, and has enjoyed the athletic activities in hish school. He plans to enter a textile school or to take a business course. SYLVIA TAYLOR Sylvia is one of the most athletic s i rls in S. H. S. She is a member of the G. A. A., and she excels in all sports. Not only is Sylvia athletic, but also brainy, for she makes marks that arc well above the aver-asc. Sylvia is one of those people who are always cheerful and happy. JOHNNY THOMAS Taking an active part in athletic activities, Johnny has participated in football for four years. He has also taken an active part in music, havins been a member of the band for three years. Johnny is a quiet, reticent person who plans to become an optometrist after his school days are completed. DOROTHY TIPPETT Dorothy, better known as Dottie, is a quiet and friendly sirl with wavy blonde hair and a charmins smile. She is popular with all her classmates, and has a cheery good mornins for all of them. Her favorite subject is history, and her hobbies are collect-ins stamps and makins scrapbooks. 41 LOUIS TISDALE Louis is the carefree fellow with the light brown hair who is usually found in the middle of a tough algebra problem. And he's a regular wizard at the stuff! He is a member of the D. O. group, and has ambitions of becoming a class A salesman. BOBBY WALDROP Music is the activity jwhich has interested Bobby most. His tenor voice has been an important part of the chorus and of the Boys' Glee Club. Bobby is well-liked by his classmates and teachers because of his friendly ways and sunshiny disposition. WHIT WATERS Whit is a happy-go-lucky fellow who is easily distinguished from his classmates by his unusual size and his neatness. His favorite subject is mechanical drawing. Building and flying model airplanes are the ways in which Whit spends his spare time. C. J. TONEY C. J. has made a name for himself as a regular fellow because of his jovial disposition and his constant readiness to embark on a good time. His favorite subject is history, which he says he enjoys most when the teacher doesn't happen to call on him. MAE WALKER Maisic is famous for her hig brown eyes and friendly smile. She comes from Greer, but spent her senior year at S. H. S. Mae is blessed with a sunny disposition and an even temper. After graduating she plans to go to U. S. C. HOMER WATSON Red'' is interested in all kinds of athletics, and particularly enjoys playing on the football and basket-ball color league teams. Also, Homer has been a Student Council member for two years. After he graduates from college, he wants to join the air corps. JACK TROGDON Jack is a commercial student, and his favorite subject is typing. One of his hobbies is catching butterflies. His ambition is to become a test pilot, he oughtn't to have any trouble catching butterflies when he's up among the clouds. RUTH WALKER The rare combination of bookkeeping ability and the love of basketball make Ruth an unusual person. Since she plans to enter business school and later business life, her easy manner of meeting and handling people will make the rest come easy. ELIZABETH WEBBER Lib” is one of the friendliest girls in her class and one of the best-liked. She is always cheerful and ready to help. Her ability to make friends easily and to get along with all sorts of people should assure her success after graduation. WALES TURNER, JR. Wales has been very much interested in art, and has studied it for three years. He is also fond of English. He has been a member of the Beta Club, and took D. O. this year. When he graduates, he would like to take a commercial art course. CLYDE WALL Athletics appeal to Clyde, and he has been a participant in the color league. He has also been a member of the Dramatic Club, having taken part in '.cvcral major productions. He makes up for his small size by his speaking ability and pep. GERALD WEBBER Gerald, a tall, curly-haired fellow, is everybody's friend and never seems to lose his good humor. His favorite hobby is building model airplanes. During his junior and senior years at Spartan High, Gerald has been an active member of the Dramatic Club. WALTER VeHAUN Bud goes in for swing music. Not only is he one of the perpetual talkers of the class of '41, but he always has a snappy comeback to other students’ witticisms. Walter's ambition is to be an ace aviator, and he may attain it in the army air corps. NOLEN WALL Nolen's wisecracks have made him one of the class comedians. Some of his humor has blossomed forth in the form of amateur cartoons. He hopes to turn some of it into other channels and to become a nationally-famous radio performer some day. GERALD WEESE Gerald is an active participant in all sports, and in the rest of his spare time he builds model airplanes. The Weesel makes friends easily and has the ability to keep them. Study hall is his favorite subject, and his motto is Hope and hope. VIVIAN WADDELL Vivian 'Boots'' Waddell loves to talk, and is an interesting conversationalist. She has been an active member of the G. A. A. Her best subject is typing. She wants Miss Branch to know, that in all her school life, she has enjoyed most her work in the library. KATHRYN WARLICK When Kitty graduates, she wants to be a nurse. In high school she has enjoyed the ninth grade most, and Spanish is her favorite subject. She belonged to the Classical Club while she was taking Latin. She is quiet and reserved, but has a good sense of humor. MARTHA WHEALTON Mot Whcalton is well-liked by her fellow students. Her helpfulness has been seen in her participation in home room activities. She has been a D. O. student, and has made a fine showing in her work. Her hobbies are collecting glass shoes and pictures. 1941 ----------------------------------------- 42 SENIORS SENIORS---------------------'941 ISABELLE WHISENANT Isabelle is one of those mathematically-inclined seniors who have enjoyed studying algebra. Her favorite part of high school life, of course, has been her senior year. After graduating from Spartan high, Isabelle plans to attend college. PRUE WILLINGHAM Red Willingham's interest is in model airplanes. He has been a member of the Dihedral Flyers for three years, and enjoys watching the framework of a model plane taking shape. Red has also taken part in the Gym Circus and the color league games. PHOEBE WOOD Phoebe is a little blue-eyed blonde with adorable dimples. She is a real sport about almost everything, and is especially fond of reading and playing basketball. But to make Phoebe feel at case, just give her a stick of chewing gum and watch her relax. JOHN BELTON WHITE This tall, blond and handsome gentleman is always well-groomed and dapper, and was voted best-dressed by his classmates. His lanky build has enabled him to become something of a golfer. His favorite subject has been senior science, and his favorite year, his senior one. BETTY WILSON A dainty, ladylike way of walking and an endless supply of giggles and good humor —these are the best-remembered qualities of Betty. She has taken part in several activities, having been a member of the Classical Club and vice-president of her senior section. DAVID WOODRUFF Sharky has taken an active part in the band and orchestra during his high school career, and has been one of the intelligentsia of the Beta Club this year. He is always eager to learn something new. After graduating, he plans to study medicine. JOHN RAY WHITE Everybody knows John Ray. Big, brawny, and outspoken, he always makes his presence known. He has been one of the Crimson Tide's most devoted fans, and for two years has served as a cheerleader. And who can forget his performance as a clown in the Gym Circus? WALTER LEE WILSON Quiet, reserved, and efficient, Walter has the makings of a successful businessman. He has specialized in commercial subjects and has made grades that are well above average. In his leisure moments he indulges in his favorite hobby —photography. KENNETH WORTHINGTON Though small in size, Kenneth has taken part in many activities. He has belonged to the Biology club and the Dihedral Flyers, and has been a participant in the Gym Circus four times. His favorite study has been history, and his favorite activity, athletics. HOWITT WILLIAMS Here is your mathematical genius! Willie takes an active part m the Physics and Mathematics Clubs and his hobbies are the deeper sciences. Also, Howitt enjoys all sports, especially attending basketball games, and he is an athlete. HARRY WIMBERLY, JR. Harry is a real sport and has a lot of friends. His favorite subject is gym. He has played on the color league teams for three years, and was captain of one of the championship basketball teams during his junior year at Spartan High. HAZEL WRIGHT A pleasant smile and a lovable disposition — both of which Hazel possesses,—will go a long way in any field she plans to enter. Bookkeeping is her favorite subject, and her hobbies arc reading, listening to the radio, and going to the movies. MARY WILLIAMS Mary is one of the truest pals and best sports in school. She is usually smiling, and has a cheery, friendly word for students and faculty. She makes excellent marks, too, and enjoys helping her fellow-students especially with their English lessons. GEORGE WOOD George is interested in music and in chemistry. He has been a member of the Glee Club and of the Chemistry Club for two years, and has been in the color league for three years. His hobby is photography. George plans to go to Clcmson next year. MARTHA WRIGHTSON Wee Bonnie is one of those people who take the lead, as her long list of class offices shows. She is a credit to the clubs to which she belongs as well as to the Student Council. Martha is quite versatile, and especially enjoys dancing. BILL WILLINGHAM Bill has made enviable grades all the way through high school. His hobby is making model airplanes. He has been a member of the D. O. program, and has done nicely at his work. His favorite subject is biology, and he has enjoyed his senior year most. JACK WOOD As a lover of sports. Jack has been a regular participant in the Gym Circus and a member of many intramural athletic teams; also, he likes to ride a motorcycle. This red-blooded boy hopes to begin work in the navy yard at Norfolk next year. EDWARD BLACKWOOD Edward was almost left out of the senior section because he didn’t have his picture made until we had already sent the B’s to the engraver. But here he is. Edward is a friendly, likeable fellow, with a hearty laugh and a local reputation for wisecracks. 43 VIRGINIA BOWIE MARGARET McELVEEN HISTORY OF THE CLASS of 1941 UNIT I Election of 1937; New Territory Acquired. Howard Ezell, a prominent senior, was elected president of the Spartanburg High School student body for the term 1937-1938. The first important feature of the Ezell administration was the acquisition of several new courses, including dramatics, music, art, and journalism. The creation of a Department of Music led to the formation of a band consisting of talented citizens of S. H. S. The entire student body cooperated as never before in the soliciting of funds for the purpose of obtaining uniforms for the band. Individual students volunteered their services in making a house-to-house canvass of the city. The first band concert, which approximately one thousand people attended, added one hundred dollars to the money already procured. Leisure and Recreation. The cultural aspect of the Ezell administration was highlighted by the presentation of two entirely different types of plays. Ivory Door and Fashion. Brilliant climax to the football season was the appointment of four S. H. S. players to the all-star state team. Two other students, Henry Du-Pre and Howard Ezell, gained recognition in the field of tennis by capturing the state doubles title. UNIT II Drnek’s Administration; Drama Featured. The student body elected George Drnek as its president for the term 1938-1939. The Department of Dramatics held the spot- light in the year's activities. Included on the roster of the theatrical division were two plays. Quality Street, a story of rural England at the time of the Napoleonic wars, was presented preceding the Christmas holidays. The second of these plays. Stage Door, was the first modern production to be given by the Dramatic Club. In both dramatizations, diminutive Jane Smith, who in her senior year was to win the Converse College dramatics scholarship, was starred. Basketball Statistics for Past Decade. In March, The Scribbler” featured the brilliant record amassed by the Spartanburg High School basketball team during the past ten years. The statistics showed that the Crimson Birds had won 80 per cent of the games during that time. Henry Dupre and Dan Moseley, local racquet wielders, brought recognition to Spartanburg High School by winning the state doubles championship. Previous Precedents Perish. With the coming of the graduation of the class of '39, two traditional practices were broken. The graduation exercises were held in the morning instead of the usual evening ceremonies, and the supplement of the year’s activities, including all the issues of The Scribbler” for that year, was published in place of the customary annual. UNIT III Immaculate Interior Brightens New Session. When the representatives returned to their respective committee rooms for the 1939-1940 session, they began their work at newly scraped and polished desks. By shifting many departments and also by exterminating the freshmen, more space was provided, thereby giving The Scribbler” staff new and improved headquarters. While Walter Hale occupied the office of president of the Student Council, the Department of Dramatics presented a three-act play, The Passing of the Third Floor Back,” which was superseded in importance only by Gone With the Wind,” produced on a slightly larger scale. Expansion of Outside Activities. The Department of Music inaugurated a new plan of public entertainment by introducing a series of five outdoor band concerts. These concerts featured the combined Junior and Senior High School bands. In order to raise funds for the printing of a handbook to be issued the following year, the Student Council sponsored a plan for an amateur program. On this so-called Kernal Korn’s Amateur Show,” Spartanburg High’s first swing band, under the direction of George Drummond, made its debut and walked away with first prize. S. H. S. Takes Bows. “The Scribbler” brought honors to the school by receiving first class honor rating in the National Scholastic Press Association contest, and also the State award for the best high school newspaper. In addition the publication won first place in the Group II classification, which is open to high school’s containing 500 to 1,500 students, for the Southeast. In the field of sports the S. H. S. baseball team seized the State championship through the sensational pitching of Jimmy York against Sumter. The team, which was the school's first in a number of years, was coached by Mr. Lonnie Dunlap. In the midst of the school’s bowing and thank-you’s,” Rebekah Tinsley was elected Student Council president for the coming term. She was the first girl to receive this honor since the class of '41 began to vote. UNIT IV Brown Succeeds Tinsley. Kenneth Brown, runner-up in the spring presidential election, succeeded Rebekah Tinsley, who resigned from the office of president of the Student Council to become an ambassador to St. Mary’s School in Raleigh, North Carolina. This succession was au- thorized by the school constitution, which states that if for any reason the elected person is unable to serve, the runner-up automatically becomes the holder of the office. Housing Program Completed. The Department of Home Economics was remodeled into an ideal five-room apartment. Upon its completion, Spartanburg High School boasted of one of the most modern home-making departments in the State. The girls taking Home-making II and Household Arts selected some of the wallpaper and helped in deciding upon color schemes for the various rooms. Selective Service Suspends Studies. On October 16, 1940, a day long to be remembered in the minds of the students of Spartanburg High School, not only as a holiday, but also as the historic occasion for the registering of the first peacetime draftees in the history of our country, men between the ages of 21 and 36 from every part of the country, as well as from the island possessions of the United States, enrolled in the school building for a year of compulsory training in Uncle Sam’s army. Maters and Paters Invade Corridors. In November the faculty permitted the parents of the students to relive their school days and to exhibit the school’s facilities by inviting them to a Back-to-School” program. For one evening they followed limited schedules of their own particular Johnny and Mary.” Time Marches On. Lem Grier added to his long list of high school achievements by being elected president of the senior class. In order to create greater unity of the senior class. Senior Chapel Programs were presented every other Wednesday during the usual homeroom period. In alphabetical order each section gave a program on a subject of its own choice. Again the draft vacated the halls of learning! A city-wide flu” epidemic swept students from the classroom into an impromptu one-week holiday, which, though it cut spring holidays, was well received. No Mid-term Examinations. Need we say more? VIRGINIA BOWIE, MARGARET McELVEEN. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY April 3, 1954—It is spring. The sun is shining, birds are singing, and the green grass is gently waving in the breeze. It's the kind of weather that makes you want to get out and go somewhere—so, having made all preparations, we snatch up a couple of grips and board a train at the Southern station. Just as we find our seats we hear a loud voice yell, Tickets! Looking up we see our old friend Yates Dellinger, who is conductor on the train. On the train, one of Paul Skelton’s Skyliners, we hear a news flash over Johnny Thomas’ Television News —Lem Grier has just announced his intention of running for a third term. He has chosen as his running mate Kenneth Brown. Among the reporters present at the statement were Norman Burnett, Sara Hammett, Alma Page, Sam West, Frank Cox, Guynita Hughes, Mildred Gault, and Gerald Webber . . . Ed O’Dell has just returned from his globe circling tour with his famous swingsters. Prominent in the organization are Kenneth Evans, David Bishop, Bruce Reece, Joe Elam, Homer Gresham, Bud Griffin, Harry Kirby, and Robert Potter. Features of the band are Harris’ Hot Hits ”, sung by Sadie Harris. Winding up the news flash is an announcement from Roy Pennell’s Leading Labs that the famous scientist has just discovered a new way of exterminating Third Termites.’’ Prof. Pennell was assisted in his experiments by Ed Spires, of the Spires Spider Killing Co.; Frances Lummis, Dick Isley, Billy Hamrick, of Hamrick’s Helpful Hair Restorer; Walter Bishop, John Brookshire, the bean specialist; and William Ratliff, of Ratliff’s Rat and Roach Powder Co. We must have picked an awfully slow train because it takes us thirty-five minutes to get to New York. But finally we get there and decide we will take a walk up Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty-second Avenue. Turning the corner we notice a large newspaper office called The Thomas Tattler. On entering we see the editor, Morrell Thomas, surrounded by his reporters and writers, among whom are Marian Becknell, Bobby Burnett, Eugene Anderson, DuPre Alley, Ann Burgess, Dorothy Huntsinger, and Muriel Smith. Leaving the staff busily working, we proceed on down the street. Suddenly there looms before us a large signboard which reads Bowl at (L. H.) Bowling’s Bowl,” and directly across from it is one which reads, Buy your Barrels at (Joe) Farrell’s.” Just then a whistle blows and from a door across the street issues such a stream of working girls that we immediately know it’s five o’clock. Among those who succeed in reaching the street are Blanch Greene, Lois High, Kathleen Pruitt, Mary Pearson, Marinel Taylor, Gene Cobb, Sarah Childress, Dorothy Metts, Evelyn Ross, and Hazel Wright. Suddenly feeling the biting pangs of hunger, we make a bee line for the nearest restaurant. This wonderful palace of gastronomical indulgence turns out to be owned by the six Smith brothers, Carrol, Howard, J. E., John H., William, and George K. After giving our order to the hostess, Betty Hills, we pick up a paper to see what is happening. On the first page is a picture of Gus Chreitzberg and Evelyn Smith, taken at the annual tennis tournament where they had just won the men's and women’s championships. Noticing an announcement of a concert by the Cowpens Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Bob Cecil, famous conductor, we hastily pay our check to Frances Cribb, the cashier, and leave. Rushing to the corner we board an old-fashioned 1941 taxicab driven by none other than Rufus Lewis. Bouncing through the streets at the terribly slow rate of 90 miles per hour, we finally arrive, buy our tickets, and find our seats just as the curtain goes up. The first number is Jerrold Beach’s B-Flat Minor Symphony No. l j minus, which naturally seems to B-flat to us worldly pleasure-lovers. After a peaceful snooze of an hour and a half, we are awakened by the booming voice of the renowned commentator, Howard Tabor, who starts out with a vivid description of musical hash.” Our eyes beginning to wander, we notice in the box next to us Susanne (Dark Eyes) Lindeman with Russell Gaffney. Glancing over to the very very” section we see Dot Gilmore, the Glammer Gal , escorted by Bill Stallworth. In the same crowd are Betty Chreitiberg; Lane Edwards, special fashion expert for Miss Gilmore; Collie Brown, owner of Brown's Bakeries; Charles Grant, the lawyer; Oren Herring, who has made a fortune on Herring's Salted Herrings; Martha Wrightson, Lottie Blanton, Virginia Bowie, John Graham, and Margaret McElveen with her husband. Suddenly we seem to grow tired of the city and find ourselves before an old patent-medicine show in a little country town. The barker, none other than Dr. Paul Balamoutis, is peddling his own concoction, Paul’s Pink Pills for Pale People. Stepping up to buy some just for old times’ sake, we see on the stand Kirven Cleary, the country clown; Johnnie Belle Schrimpf, who furnishes the music; and their assistants Annie Laurie Mitchell, Betty Hines, Jimmy Ramantanin, and William Corn. Pursuing our way down the street, we come to a quaint little picture show run by Howitt Williams. The show for this year is Hearts to Mend ”, starring Oggie Hudson and John Belton White. Thrown in for comedy is that hilarious team Becky (Nertz) Mertz and Martha Sadler. Besides these the cast includes Mildred Hawkins, Frances Littlejohn, Robert Lynch, Betty Hackett, Bobby Arthur, and John Fuller. Deciding not to attend the show we continue on down the street and almost run into the village constable, Paul Dobbins. He introduces us to some of the farmers who are hanging around the village store. We are surprised to see Lewis Thompson, George Allen Theodore, Clyde Roper, Douglas Jones, Fred Shook, Earl Tinsley and Ralph Craig, manager of the store. They tell us that Elizabeth Farmer runs the boarding house here, and we immediately rush thither to greet our old acquaintance. We find her in fine fettle,” and are just about to make reservations for the night when we suddenly find ourselves in Ireland, where Dot Foster has just won the Irish Sweepstakes. Discarding our now valueless tickets, we press forward to congratulate the fortunate winner. In the crowd we see the prominent sports lovers, Charles Rogers, Maurice McMillan, Droopy” Atwell, W. B. Yates, Bobby Lewis, Kenneth Worthington, Margaret Ezell, Pauline DeWitt, Mary Lee Phillips, Edithe Mooneyham, Janet Scott, and Marjorie Anderson. On the way out we look over the billings and notice that Clyde Wall rode Blitzkrieg, Jr., the horse that won. Going into town to help Dot celebrate, we grab a ride on one of Mike McGuinn’s Meteors. On the way we notice a large sign board which reads “(Lee) Massell’s Massages for Sore Feet.” Suddenly there is a terrific crash and everything turns black. When the stars begin to go away we find ourselves at a beauty contest just as the judges, Ben Brown, Gerald Weese, and Wales Turner, are trying to decide who is prettier, Arcree Robertson or Margaret Morris. (They finally call it a tie and go home.) In the front row of spectators we see Joe Blanton, John Ray White, David West, Bob McMillin, and James Culbertson. Others who entered the contest were Marian Lawter, Cora Hines, Bessie Seay, Dorothy Lee, Stella Boyd, and Bootie Herring. Thinking some ice cream would taste good, we purchase two great, big, delicious chocolate sundaes. Just as we are about to take the first bite —we are startled to hear a familiar voice yell, “Wake up! Wake up! It’s time to go to school.” Say—have we been dreaming? MARINELLE FRIDY TOM JOHNSTON. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We. the graduating class of '41 (we hope), who after four years of toiling and sweating have passed through this glorified program of Information. Please to this sweet day of rejoicing, and being informed (by goodness knows who) that we have a sound mind and fitting authority. do hereby make, publish, and declare this Last Will and Testament. ARTICLE I To Mr. Wilson. Mr. Jenkins. Mrs. Ligon, and Mr. Rice, we leave our sincere thankfulness that you were able to withstand the mental strain of seeing us continuously for four long years and still be able to stand up for more punishment. To the faculty we leave the unsolved mystery of the Third Murderer which they can. in their spare time, work on and therefore get a taste of their own medicine. ARTICLE II To the juniors we leave nothing as we're taking it all to college with us. Don't you think we need it? To the sophomores we leave a book entitled How to Win Friends and Influence Teachers in one easy lesson. To the uprising newcomers we bequeath, bestow upon, and affectionately dedicate the privilege of being first in the cafeteria. ARTICLE III Personal: Roy Pennell leaves his molecules and atoms to Mrs. Erwin and Miss Rudd for them to distribute among their microbes (students). Virginia Bowie and Eugene Anderson bequeath their brains to be equally divided among the senior classes for the next 25 years. Cy Jeffords leaves his wise cracking to Steve Barry. Becky Mertz willingly bequeaths her stand at the water fountain to the thirsty souls in our midst. L. H. Bowling. Jr. leaves his deep bass voice to Billy Montgomery. Edna Miller bequeaths her jitter-bugging proclivities to Peggy Hull. Paul Balamoutis leaves his accent to Susan Newton. Arcree Robertson bestows a large part of her beauty upon Keitt Harris. Bob Potter leaves his elegant Spanish pronunciation to Nyra Turbeville. Joe Blanton leaves his flirting tendencies to Jimmy Schweickert. Martha Howard dedicates her vocal chords to Patsy Harris. Droopy Atwell leaves his speedy, long legs to Bobby Williams. Carolyn McGraw leaves her home economics ability to Gloria Scruggs. John Ray White distributes his algebra experience to the oncoming ninth grade. Martha Wrightson leaves the supply store to Vernice Whelchel. Chuck McMillan leaves his bulging, brawny muscles to John Cannady. Stella Boyd leaves her breezing technique to Brian Wofford. Russell Gaffney leaves his glamorous head of hair to Harold Hackey Walker. Mia Dodge bequeaths her dark, dark lipstick to Betty Lanham. Gus Chreitzberg bestows his tennis racket upon Babe O'Brien. Mildred Gault leaves her athletic achievements to Mary Allen. Yates Dellinger leaves his system of how to come to school everyday and still have fun to Carl Barksdale. Bette Chreitzberg and Bootie Herring leave their circulation department to anyone who can send the paper out on time. Kathleen Pruitt has decided to keep her typing speed rather than give it away. Harry Foster leaves his very generous nature to whoever needs it. Marinelle Fridy leaves her vocational features to those who haven't decided their profession. Lane Edwards and Collie Brown leave their receipt books for future use. Marjorie Anderson leaves her Wofford roll call to her sister Katherine. Again we say that the terrific, terrifying, tedious, tiresome. toiling, tempting, and trying four years have not quite killed us. and as we pass out into a much bewildered and troubled world, we wish all of you that you too can have flu holidays (but not the flu ) and no mid-term exams. (Signed) DOT FOSTER. LEM GRIER. Witnesses: Yehudi, Charlie McCarthy. Petty Girls. 48 Fashion Fads of the Year The many fads in dress which swept the nation in 1940-41 made their appearance in due time among the feminine element of S. H. S. Some of them, modelled by students, are shown here: (1) COSTUME JEWELRV (2) COOLIES' (3) LONG PEARLS (4) CARDIGAN REVERSED (5) SADDLE OXFORDS (6) JERKIN (7) BRACELETS (too many) (8) TOPPER Problem: Identify the girls posing. 49 SENIOR CLASS POEM As, pensive, down the aisle we go Walking with measured steps and slow. There rushes o'er us, dear as gold, A flood of memories new and old. Memories faint and memories clear; Memories of old friends, and dear; Memories of joy; memories of strife; Memories of our High School life. Then, with them, all our memories bring The song that will forever ring Within the hearts of all who hold The Spirit of our High School old. To you, who follow in our wake We leave a trust you must not break. Uphold its standards, always do The things your school expects of you. Keep pure its spirit, let it live Within your hearts, and to it give The loyalty that is its due. Forever to your School be true! —TOM JOHNSTON. 50 THE SCRIBBLER STAFF MORRELL THOMAS GUS CHREITZBERG COLLIE BROWN MR. HARRIS CHEWNING EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief...................................Morrell Thomas Associate Editor .............................................Janet Scott Managing Editors...............Marinelle Fridy and Dorothy Foster News Editor ........................................Evelyn Smith Associate News Editors. ..Nancy Harmon and William Garlington Make-up Editor ...................................Marian Becknell Sports Editor.....................................Gus Chreitzberg Sports Assistants..............Lucile McMillin and Martin O’Brien Feature Editors .............. Elizabeth Farmer and Lottie Blanton Editorial Writers Virginia Bowie and Eugene Anderson Feature Writers: Dorothy Gilmore, Oren Herring, Joyce Cooksey, and Rebecca Mertz. Cartoonist......................................................Lem Grier Reporters: DuPre Alley, Sara Bradford, Mary Frances Harris, Shirley Shepherd, Vernice Whelchel, Patsy Harris, Edna Miller, Ann Ezell, Ellen Lee, Ruth Henson, Ann Burgess, Pauline DeWitt, and Susan Newton. BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager .....................................Collie Brown Assistant Business Manager..............................Lane Edwards Senior Advertising Assistants: Mia Dodge, Martha Howard, and Martha Wrightson. Junior Advertising Assistants: Mary Allen, Keitt Harris, Betty Lan-ham, Ann Murph, Mary Curtis Ramsay, and Jimmy Schweic-kert. Circulation Managers Betty Chreitzberg and Bootie Herring Circulation Assistants: Stella Boyd, Beth Golder, Betsy Stephens, Betty Hackett, and Louise Wilson. Typists............Bobby Burnett, Blanche Greene, and Lois High Treasurer.................................. ..............Joe Elam Faculty Adviser...................................... Harris Chewning 52 JANET SCOTT DOROTHY FOSTER MARINELLE FRIDY EVELYN SMITH MARIAN BECKNELL WILLIAM GARLINGTON NANCY HARMON MARTIN O BRIEN LUCILE McMILLIN ELIZABETH FARMER LOTTIE BLANTON VIRGINIA BOWIE EUGENE ANDERSON DOROTHY GILMORE OREN HERRING JOYCE COOKSEY REBECCA MERTZ LEM GRIER DuPRE ALLEY SARA BRADFORD VERNICE WHELCHEL EDNA MILLER ANN EZELL ELLEN LEE RUTH HENSON ANN BURGESS PAULINE DeWITT SUSAN NEWTON LANE EDWARDS MIA DODGE MARTHA HOWARD MARTHA WRIGHTSON MARY ALLEN KEITT HARRIS BETTY LANHAM ANN MURFH MARY CURTIS RAMSAY BETTY CHREITZBERG BOOTIE HERRING STELLA BOYD BETH GOLDER LOUISE WILSON BETSY STEPHENS BETTY HACKETT BOBBY BURNETT BLANCH GREENE LOIS HIGH JOE ELAM 53 Spartan High Publishes a Newspaper Work on an issue of The Scribbler begins as (I) News Editor Evelyn Smith posts the assignments and Managing Editor Marinelle Fridy announces the copy desk schedule. A few days later (2) the editorial staff is busy reading copy and writing headlines; Managing Editor Dorothy Fostei is in the head copyreader's chair, with Sara Bradford. Pauline DeWitt. William Garlington, Elizabeth Farmer, Associate Editor Janet Scott, Shirley Shepherd., Nancy Harmon, and Virginia Bowie assisting. In another corner (3) Sports Editor Chreitzberg searches for a piece of copy. Becky Mertz toils over Nertz, Typist Blanch Greenes nimble fingers fly over the keyboard. and Lottie Blanton struggles with one of her prizewinning book reviews. The business staff (4) does its share as Martha Howard turns some new ad copy over to Lane Edwards and Business Manager Brown helps Dot Gilmore look for a contract. Finally deadline day arrives, and (5) Make-Up Editor Marian Becknell. Adviser Chewning. and Editor-in-Chiei Thomas paste up the page dummies for Band and White. At last, the issue published. (6) Louise Wilson and Stella Boyd assist Circulation Managers Bootie Herring and Betty Chreitzberg in wrapping copies to be mailed. 54 ANNUAL STAFF BEN BROWN ELIZABETH FARMER Co-Editors-in-Chief LANE EDWARDS Business Manager JANET SCOTT . . . MARIAN BECKNELL I JOYCE COOKSEY [ CAROLYN McGRAW ) LOTTIE BLANTON . . MARGARET McELVEEN JOHN BROOKSHIRE MORRELL THOMAS MARINELLE FRIDY . DOROTHY FOSTER j TOM JOHNSTON ' VIRGINIA BOWIE } GUS CHRITZBERG . . EVELYN SMITH . . Senior Editor Assistant Senior Editors Activities Editor | Assistant . Activities ( Editors Feature Editor ( Assistant • • • Feature ( Editors Boys' Sports Editor Girls' Sports Editor WILLIAM GARUNGTON , ( Assistant MARTIN O'BRIEN ( Sports Editors LEM GRIER...................Art Editor COLLIE BROWN BETTY CHREITZBERG ELIZABETH ANN HERRING MARY LEE HUDGINS MARTHA HOWARD MADGE LYLES L. H. BOWLING. JR. JOE ELAM............. Business Assistants Treasurer BLANCH GREENE v LOIS HIGH v............Typists DOROTHY METTS ) HARRIS CHEWNING . . . Faculty Adviser Scott Beckrcll Cooksey Thomas Fridy Foster Garlington O’Brien Grier Howard Lyles Bowling McG'aw Johnston C. Brown Elam Blanton Bowie B. Chreitrberg Metts McEIvcen Brookshire G. Chreitzberg Smith Herring Hudgins High Greene 55 The S. H. S. music department moved on to higher realms of success and more far-reaching results this year with the enrollment of 310 musically-inclined students, under three capable efficient and well-lilced instructors. Although just completing her fourth year as an organized department in the regular school curriculum, the music department gives performances with a touch of artistry seldom seen in a secondary school s music. The band and orchestra, under the direction of Vernon A. Bouknight. climaxed their fourth year by winning first honors at the State Music Contest Apr ! 18. Twenty-one soloists and eleven ensembles also participated in the contest and brought additional honors to the department. The student conductors. Ben Brown and Russell Gaffney, were another feature. The strings were trained under the competent instruction of Mrs. Charles Gignilliat. The anniversary concert on November I I presented an entire American program which was climaxed by “Uncle Sam in Review, a pageant illustrating American development. The chorus and Boys Glee club, under the direction of Miss Margaret Mullinax. broadened their repertoire in many old and new fields of vocal work. Two hundred voices, accompanied by the orchestra, rendered The Mikado. in a concertized arrangement, at the annual May festival on May 2. The local students were costumed as Japanese. The greatest service that the music depaitment has performed for the school has been the effective assembly programs on seasonal occasions. The Easter program was, perhaps, the most artistic. In praise of the directors and their organizations it may be said that the best music has been given to the students; the artistic way of achievement has been presented; the power of music has been realized: in result, a greater appreciation and desire for real music has been manifested. The student officers in the music department are Kenneth Brown, president of the orchestra; Betty Hines, manager of the chorus; Ben Brown, manager of the band; and John Brookshire, manager of the Boys' Glee club. They are pictured at the top of the panel to the right. STUDENT OFFICERS MISS MULLINAX. MR. BOUKNIGHT. MRS. GIGNILLIAT BEN BROWN Conducting Band RUSSELL GAFFNEY Conducting Orchestra. DRAMATICS High light of the year in dramatics was the presentation of a cut version of Twelfth Night on December 13. This Shakespearean performance was the only major production of the session. The cast of the comedy included Jimmy Davis, Denton Houk, Doris Berry, Tommy Thomason, Harry Wood, Peggy Hull, David Smith, Betty Jean Cannon, and Eugene Webber. In this scene from Twelfth Night arc shown, left to right: Jimmy Davis (Sir Toby Belch), Denton Houk (Sir Andrew Aguecheck), Peggy Hull (Olivia), Doris Berry (Feste), and Ed Lockman (sailor). The hard-working stage crew pictured here include, left to right: Michael McGuinn, David Smith, Betty Jean Cannon, Ed Lockman, Daisy Shaver, and Jimmy Davis. Tommy Thomason and Alice Flory in a scene from The Maker of Dreams.' 58 In May, three one-act plays were produced— Suppressed Desires ’ Mansions ’ and The Maker of Dreams. Students directors for these performances were Mary Boykin Moore and Betty Jean Cannon. Stage managers were Ed Lockman, Daisy Shaver, and David Smith. At the beginning of the session the Dramatics Club was placed under new leader- ship as Miss Margaret Walker Simpson, incoming instructor of English and dramatics, became director. Miss Simpson, who came to Spartanburg from the Oklahoma College for Women, had had extensive experience in acting and directing. At the final meeting of the club for 1941-42, awards were presented to the members who had proved themselves outstanding. MARY BOYKIN MOORE COLLIE BROWN President Vice-President PAULINE DcWITT LANE EDWARDS Secretary Business Manager LOTTIE BLANTON JOYCE COOKSEY Custodian Costume Chairman MISS MARGARET WALKER SIMPSON Director 59 THE CLASSICAL CLUB Left: Senior Officers of Classical Club—Virginia Bowie, Martha Lou Brew-ington. Miss Howell, Maude Ogburn Hudson. Right: Junior and Sophomore Officers of Classical Club, with Mrs. Pettis and Miss Werts. Left: Members of Delta Pi Mathematics Club. Right: Officers of Delta Pi Mathematics Club—Mor- rell Thomas, Collie Brown, Miss L. Robertson, Edward Spires, Dorothy Foster. The Classical Club is the largest club at S. H. S.. having as its members all students who talce Latin. The purpose of this club is to vitalize Latin by showing our inheritance in laws, languages, customs, institutions, ideals, and literature. The meetings have been held separately by the different classes during their Latin period once a month, and the club has helped to stimulate leadership in the individual members. Not only were talks on famous men and customs given, but also at the more informal meetings Latin games have been played. At one of their meetings all the Latin classes met together after school. Several playlets were presented by the different classes. There is always one Senior Latin class, and the officers of that class automatically act as the officers of the club at a union meeting. To add to the formal organization of the club, the leaders have the titles of consul, scriba and aedile (president, secretary and program chairman, respectively). The sponsors are the Latin teachers, who are Miss Howell, Mrs. Pettis, and Miss Werts. THE DELTA PI MATHEMATICS CLUB Miss Lily T. Robertson is the sponsor of those outstanding mathematicians who are members of the Delta Pi Mathematics Club. The purposes of this organization are to study matters connected with mathtematics which do not find a place in the classroom, to promote interest in the study of mathematics, to give the pupils glimpses of the future and incentives to further study, and to develop an appreciation for the truth and beauty :n mathematics and our dependence upon it. Not every student of mathematics may be a member of the Delta Pi. Only those tenth and eleventh grade students who have attained an average of ninety or above in that subject for the year preceding membership may join. During the past year the club has had as its main topic astronomy and how it is based on mathematics. At the meetings every other Wednesday, Roy Pennell presented a talk on current events in the skies. Once during the year, as is customary, the club had a social. Any member who so desires may order a pin which symbolizes the club’s name. CLUBS CLUBS---------------- THE PHYSICS CLUB Those students of physics that wished to satisfy their desire for learning have gone a little further into the subject by having attended the semimonthly meetings of the Physics club. Miss Madge Rudd, with the consent of the members, chose the inexhaustable topic of inventions as the basis for the programs. At each meeting members presented talks on one of several inventions that interested them, and at almost all of the meetings a moving picture connected with the subject was shown. Many of the students who were desirous of learning the principle of the operation of the motion picture machine came a little earlier than the set time to the meetings, and Miss Rudd explained this machine to them. This club offers an excellent opportunity to those who wish to learn more about certain phases of science by demonstrative experiments and occasional guest speakers. Often the members varied from the selected topic of inventions in order to learn something more about the particular part of physics they were studying in the classroom at the time. THE COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club is composed of students carrying one or more commercial subjects. Former graduates of the commercial department are eligible for honorary membership. The club has three purposes: to promote interest in the business world and in the study of commercial subjects: to encourage a social spirit by offering opportunities for wholesome social contact: and to encourage familiarity with modern progressive business methods and systems, endeavoring by such means to raise and maintain a higher standard of training for business. Regular meetings are held once a month on the second Wednesday. This year the clubs programs have been based upon industries of Spartanburg county and the relation of these industries to stenographers and typists. Members of the club have made field trips to various mills and plants, the radio station, and the offices of the telephone and telegraph systems. Work has also been done in the typing laboratory in order to develop speed in shorthand and accuracy in typing. Officers of the club are: Dorothy Metts. president: Mildred Blackwood, vice-president: and Emma Jean Williams, secretary and treasurer. Miss Perrin Cudd and the Misses Rushton are the club's sponsors. Lett: Officers of Physics Club—Edward Spires, Gus Chreitiberg, Lottie Blanton. Right: The Physics Club. Left: The Commercial Club, with its sponsors. Miss Jessie Rushton, Miss Eva Rushton, and Miss Perrin Cudd. Right: Officers of the Commercial Club—Miss Cudd, Dorothy Metts, Mildred Blackwood, and Emma Jean Williams. i� nOO . .� O « OOGOC Left: Officers of the Chcm istry Club—Parker Tabor, Edward Spires, and Roy Pennell. Right: The Chemistry Club, with Mrs. J. O. Erwin, sponsor. Left: The Biology Club, with Miss Beatrice Lee, sponsor. Right: Officers of the B ology Club—M i I d r e d Gault, Verna Ballard, Mr. L. L. Dunlap, Evelyn Smith, and Jean Erwin. THE CHEMISTRY CLUB The Spartanburg high school Chemistry club is not a social organization; rather, its purpose is to give interested students a chance to do work in the laboratory which is not included during the regular class time. The club also allows members to investigate scientific matters as they otherwise would not have the opportunity to do. Several field trips have been made during the year, although many plants allowed no visitors because they were helping with the national defense program. The members visited the gas and ice plants and the water works. Membership is open to all students who have an interest in obtaining a greater knowledge of chemistry. There were no regular dues, but a small fee was charged for special events. The club had a social in the spring. Officers of the organization were as follows: Roy Pennell, president: Edward Spires, vice-president; Evelyn Smith, secretary: and Parker Tabor, program chairman. THE BIOLOGY CLUB The Biology club, capably led by President Jean Erwin, has presented interesting programs on various botanical subjects. The dub has seen many movies and colored slides. Various members have taken projects for the years club work, such as indoor gardening, wild flower collections, and scrap books. Besides the many field trips and hikes made by the members of the organization, the club has --------------------------------------------------------------------------CLUBS 62 also visited industrial plants, a local hospital, and a local mortuary. There are no dues of any kind. Any high school student interested in biology may become affiliated with the club. Meetings are held every two weeks, and one social is given each year. At the regular meetings of the organization, playlets, discussions, reports, and films were given. Officers of the club were as follows: president. Jean Erwin; vice-president. Vernon Ballard: and secretary, Mildred Gault. CLUBS THE DIHEDRAL FLYERS The Dihedral Flyers have as their aim the promotion of student interest in aeronautics. This year they have taken part in the model plane exhibits at the County Fair and have gained considerable experience in flying models of their own making. They arc planning to sponsor in June a flying contest for model builders of the entire Southeast. THE Hl-Y The Hi-Y chapters of S. H. S. have striven to create, maintain, and extend, throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character. During the past year Mr. George Corwin, national Hi-Y secretary, was entertained by the local clubs, and outstanding citizens of Spartanburg have also appeared on their programs. Included in their social activities were a Ladies’ Night banquet and a successful Father-and-Son banquet. Fifteen members of the Beta chapter attended the Hi-Y conference in Charlotte, where 400 young men met for a three-day inspirational meeting. Officers of the Beta Chapter were Oren Herring, President, Bill Stallworth, Vice-President, Russell Berry, Secretary; Mar tm O’Brien, Treasurer; Jimmy Davis, Chaplain; Collie Brown, Sergcant-at-Arms, and Mr. C. H. Humphries, Jr., Faculty Sponsor. Other members of the Beta Chapter were Lane Edwards, Officers this session have been Gu$ Chrietzberg, President, Thomas Vernon, Vice-President, and James Culbertson, Secretary-Treasurer. To become a member of the club, a boy must place in one of the contests at the fair, or make a model that will fly 25 seconds. CLUBS Caleb Jennings, Edwin Foster, Bob Dickerson, Willard Little john, Parker Tabor, Steve Barry, Graham Martin, Harold Bloxham, Hugh Smith, Harrell Walker, Leonard Woodruff, Jack Tezza, Billy Hughes, Tommy Thompson, Tom Johnston, Neil Howard, Jimmy Schweickert, Howard Carlisle, Roy Brown, and Brian Wofford. Officers of the Sigma Chapter were Roy France, President; Ralph Craig, Vice-President; Carlisle Fridy, Secretary; Stanford Johnson, Treasurer; Kenneth Webb, Chaplain, Tommy Horton, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Mr. L. H. Chewning, Jr., Faculty Sponsor. Others included on the Sigma Chapter roll were Kenneth Anthony, Denton Houk, Billy Hammond, Robert Craig, Howard Tabor, Howard Suitt, Jimmy Abney, Cyrus Jeffords, Jack Cannon, Robert Smith, Albert Collins, and Roy Pennell. Mr. William Allison, boys' work secretary at the local Y. M. C. A., directed the activities of both clubs. Members of the Dihedral Flyers, with their model airplanes. Mr. J. M. Smith, sponsor, is at the left. Left: Beta Chapter of Hi-Y. Mr. C. H. Humphries, faculty adviser, is at left on front row, and Mr. William Allison, boys’ work secretary of the Y. M. C. A., is at right. Right: Sigma Chapter of Hi-Y, with Mr. L. H. Chewning, faculty adviser, and Mr. Allison. THE BETA CLUB The Beta club chapter at Spartanburs high school had approximately 75 junior and senior students who fulfilled the requirements for membership this year. In order to become a member of this organization, a student must be of superior mentality, good character and commendable attitude, and must have attained an average of 90 or above for the year preceding the invitation for membership. Each new member receives a certificate as he becomes a part of the organization. At each of the monthly meetings every member received a copy of the Betal Club Journal. Talks were presented on various topics of interest. some by the individual members, and some by guest speakers. At the meeting just preceding Christmas holidays a party was given, to which the members brought toys which were donated to an eleemosynary organization. Nine members attended the annual Beta club convention in Columbia. South Carolina. There they enjoyed talks and the banquet and dance afterwards. Both the state president. John Brookshire. and the State secretary, Evelyn Smith, were members of the local chapter. KENNETH DOROTHY BROWN FOSTER President Vice- President JANET scon Secretary LOTTIE JOHN BLANTON BROOKSHIRE Treasurer State President EVELYN MISS ANNIE SMITH GENTRY State Faculty Secretary Sponsor 64 FOOTBALL After an encouraging 6-0 victory over the Parker High grid squad of Greenville in the opening game of the 1940 season, the S. H. S. varsity football team was driven into a losing rut by the superior offense of its opponents. In a night game at Duncan Park against Anderson High, the Spartans disappointed a large crowd of sympathetic fans by losing 12-0. As the season progressed, however, a decided improvement appeared when the Tide dropped line plays and resorted to trick and pass plays. At Asheville, the Spartans were hopelessly outweighed; so they could do nothing to stop Asheville's drives. The score was again a 12-0 loss. When the Tide traveled down to Georgia Military Academy, they played one of the best games in the season, scoring 1 3 points, but, nevertheless, the heavier and faster G. M. A. eleven won, 26-13. Charlotte was, like Asheville, superior in weight and experience; so they ran away with the score, 47-0. Then the S. H. S. boys went up against a championship Charleston High squad and played a remarkably good E. r. McConnell l. l. dunlap Coach Assistant Coach JAMES ATWELL GEORGE SENN Captain Manager Kneeling, left to right: Charles Tip- Sitting, left to right: Raymond West, ton, Paul Dobbins, John Cannady, Alvin Stone, Durcn Johnson, Bill Lowe, Lester Sawyer, James Atwell, Bobby Jack Malone, John Bobo. Williams, George Justice, Manley Hines, and Thurmon Poston. 66 game, but lost for the fourth time, 20-6. Greenville’s flashy team outclassed the Tide in another exciting game at Snyder Field, to win, 12-0. The Tide’s quick-kicking was the best part of the game, for it continually set the Red Raiders back on their own goal line. On one of the coldest days of the winter, the Wofford Frosh team ran away from the Spartans to win, 33-0. On the following Friday, the week after Thanksgiving, the Spartans lost to the Columbia Capitols, 20-6, in the last game. Thus ending the 1940 season, the Tide’s record shows one win out of nine with a total score of 31 points to its opponents’ 182. Although this isn’t the best record in the world, it is an improvement over that of the 1939 season. 1940 VARSITY FOOTBALL RECORD • Sept. 26................S. H. S. 6; Parker. 0 • Oct. 4 . . . S. H. S.. 0; Anderson. 12 • Oct. II . . . S. H. S., 0; Asheville. 12 • Oct. 18 . . . S. H. S.. 13; G. M. A.. 26 • Oct. 25 . . . S. H. S.. 0: Charlotte. 47 Nov. 2 . . . S. H S.. 6: Charleston, 20 Nov. 8 S. H. S.. 0: Greenville. 12 Nov. 15 . . . S. H. $.. 0: Wof. Frosh. 33 Thanksgiving S. H. S., 6: Columbia. 20 • Denotes games played at night. JOHN BOBO Guard DUREN JOHNSON Guard THURMAN POSTON Center JOHN CANNADY Back GEORGE JUSTICE Back LESTER SAWYER Back PAUL DOBBINS End BILL LOWE Center RAYMOND WEST Tackle MANLEY HINES End JACK MALONE Guard BOBBY WILLIAMS Back 67 Spartan High’s marching band, with drum major, majorettes. and sponsors, parade between halves of the Greenville game. Members of the B team are pictured above. Standing: Rosy” McCracken, Oren Dye, Cleveland Harley, Willie Prince, Newell Hale, Andrew Kavounis, Roland Whelchel. Kneeling: Roy Jones, Bill Neely, Albert Fender, Dean Ballard, Oren Moseley, Jimmy Dye. THE UB” TEAM After following up gains made by blocked punts, the S. H. S. B” football team won by a margin of 12-0 points from the Boiling Springs High school eleven in the initial game of the 1940 season. The following week the Bees brought in another victory, from Inman High, by a score of 27-0, and continued their winning streak to route the “B” Greenville Red Raiders in the next game to the score of 21-13. However, the going was not so easy in the fourth game, against Tryon High, for the Bees were pushed back so far that the Tryon eleven scored twice in the first period. Although the Bees threatened several times during the remainder of the contest, they could never cross into pay dirt, but fell in defeat for the first time in the season, by a score of 12-0. It seemed that the “B” team’s victory drive had stopped, then, because in their next and final game they marked up another loss. Visiting Greenville for their return game, the Bees were hit hard and defeated by a close score, 6-2. All in all, however, the “B” team, under the supervision of Coach McConnell, came out of the year with a fairly good record. Out of five games the Bees won three and lost two, scoring during the season a total of 74 points to their opponents’ 19. Before the end of the season, several of the B” team boys had been promoted to the varsity, demonstrating the value of their training and experience with the secondary eleven. ACTION SHOTS—VARSITY GAME WITH GREENVILLE ENTIRE COLOR LEAGUE, WITH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DOBSON AND STUDENT COACHES JOHN RAy WHITE MILLAN, AND JOHN EARNHARDT JIMMy BURWELL, CHUCK Me COLOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL When Student Coach “Chuck” McMillan’s Whites defeated the Blues, 18-12, at the Pine Street Stadium on November 28, the 1940 football color league, sponsored by the boys’ athletic department, came to a close. Led by the consistently good playing of Doug Jones, captain, and Ray Pettit, the Whites smashed through all of the strong opposition of the season without losing a single game and tying only one. It was against John Ray White's team, the Blacks, that the winners ran into serious trouble. With the Blacks boasting of left-handed, slinging Pat Case and Gene Cothran, line smasher, the Whites did not expect an easy victory. After about 15 minutes of play, the Blacks scored their first touchdown and were well on their way to a second; then the Whites turned around and tied the score. At the end of the game the Whites were on the Blacks' goal line, but their line held; so the tie could not be broken. This season more than sixty boys took part in the color league. After the teams had been selected and captains chosen, each eleven was coached individually for about two weeks by an older student player. Athletic Director H. R. Dobson also instructed the boys on plays and strategy. Sweat shirts were furnished in white, blue, red, and black for the various teams, and old varsity helmets were used during the games. Each team played six games, meeting every other team twice. The team having the best record was declared the winner, and its members were given small silver footballs. ACTION SHOTS—VARSITy GAME WITH GREENVILLE GEORGE ABERNATHY, PATSY HARRIS, ROBERT McMILLAN, MARTHA HOWARD, JOHN RAY WHITE, MARGARET MORRIS BASKETBALL When the 1941 edition of the S. H. S. varsity basketball quintet the Red Birds, nearly defeated Parker’s veterans, who won, 35-31, on the local court on February 28, this year s S. H. S. basketball season officially came to its close. In the initial game against the Asheville Maroons, the Red Birds lost by one point af- LEM GRIER CAPTAIN PAUL BALAMOUTIS “WINDY” WILLIAMS Manager Guard Center 70 ”BABE” OBRIEN Forward ROBERT POTTER Guard ■HACKy” walker Forward •CHUCK” McMILLAN Guard JOHN CANNADY Forward 71 JIMMy BURWELL Center •DUB” yATES Guard ter an exciting start. Seeing the Birds for the first time, fans were surprised at the veteranlike way in which they handled the ball. However, the Spartans’ shooting was inaccurate, and their percentage of successful attempts at field goals was fairly low. After an easy victory over Anderson High, 26-16, the Birds took on the Charlotte Wildcats, who proved too strong and won, 27-21. Columbia High, whose team captured the State championship in the annual South Carolina tournament, also had an edge over the Spartans, for they added another defeat to the Birds’ record to the score of 30-26. Here the Birds, tired of losing, defeated the Newberry College Frosh team, 32-25, only to lose hard-fought tilts to the Wofford Frosh, 24-22, and to Columbia High again, 39-35. In the return game with Charlotte, Coach Red” Dobson’s team really went to town and scored a surprise win to a count of 44-36. For the first time of the season, the Birds scored two successive wins, as they ran away with Anderson again, 54-26. At G. M. A. the tale was different; the Birds had difficulty in getting ahead, and at the last minute the Cadets spurted for a winning score of 30-24. Coming up against our rival city, Greenville, the Crimsons trailed throughout the tilt and lost, 41-28. Soon thereafter they lost their first game to Parker, too, by a close count of 37-32. G. M. A. came into the picture again, but went out defeated on the Birds’ home court as the local quintet captured a well-deserved victory, 40-35. In the second encounter with Greenville, this time in Spartanburg, the Crimsons kept up a nip-and-tuck struggle, only to lose by a one-goal margin, 35-33, in one of the thrillers of the season. Savannah High school's team, who later won the Georgia State Championship, swamped the Birds, 45-30, in the next home game, and the Wofford Frosh also rang up another victory, 26-24. To close the season, Asheville and Parker both captured victories, 47-31 and 35-31, respectively. Summarizing statistics show that the 1941 team won five of 18 games, scoring 559 points to their opponents’ 581. MR. H. R. DOBSON. Director of Physical Education THE VARSITY SQUAD, left to right: CAPTAIN PAUL BALAMOUTIS, ROBERT POTTER, JIMMY BURWELL, WILLARD LITTLEJOHN, ' 'BABE'' O BRIEN, W. B. YATES, ROBERT McMILLAN, GEORGE DUNHAM, HACKy WALKER, MANAGER LEM GRIER. THE “B” TEAM Coach Jervey DuPre’s 1941 B” Red Birds ended a fairly successful basketball season when they defeated the senior basketball color league champions 62-29 in their last preliminary encounter. As the B” team served more as a coaching ground this year than usual, their schedule and lineups were very irregular. Two boys— John Cannady and Windy” Williams—grad- uated early in the season and saw action on the varsity. The majority of the games were played as preliminaries to the varsity tilts, but for some the B team traveled to neighboring schools. In the above photo some of the initial B” team players are shown. Left to right, they are: Steve Barry, Phillip Clark, George Dunham, Willard Littlejohn, Willie Prince, Billy Lowe, Oren Dye, and William Thompson. 72 COLOR LEAGUE BASKETBALL The 1941 basketball color league season came to a close on February 21 when the Reds, captained by Lem Grier, spurted ahead in the last period to edge out the Whites for the championship. 21-18. In the ninth grade the championship was won by Captain Charles Vaughan’s five when they defeated Kenneth Webb’s team. 35-25. in the first of three preliminary games in the S. H. S. gymnasium on Friday night, February 28. This year the color league teams were picked from several homerooms, and these teams played for the championships of their respective grades. For many boys the color league is the only form of organized athletics in which they can participate during the school year. The winners, as usual, received small individual silver basketballs. Led by Will Thompson, the Whites grabbed an early lead. Nevertheless, the Reds were not caught napping, for Captain Lem Grier encouraged his boys to fight back lustily. At the half the Whites led by only the small margin of one point. After the half-time rest period, the Reds spurted ahead when goals by Jeffords and Apostolakos gave them the lead. Captain Hugh Smith of the Whites and his teammates staged an offensive which fell short only three points, the final scoring being 21-18. Willard Littlejohn, lanky White forward, starred for the losers in scoring seven points, one better than Thompson. Lem Grier was high scorer for the Reds and also captured scoring honors for the night with a total of 15 points. The Red team was composed of Lem Grier. Charlie Burnett. Gus Apostolakos. Cy Jeffords, and Warren Koon. Captain Hugh Smith. Will Thompson. Jimmie Glominski. Willard Littlejohn, and Flash Carlisle opened the game for the Whites. In the ninth grade event. Vaughan's team pulled away in the final period to annex the championship. 35-25. Led by Captain Vaughan, who was high scorer with 14 points, the victors started a drive in the third quarter which could not be stopped by Captain Webb's team, and which netted them a ten-point lead that was never lost. The game featured close guarding and fine shooting by both teams. Eleventh Grade Champions of the Color League, left to right, are Cyrus Jeffords, Gus Apostolakos, Charlie Burnett, Lem Grier (Captain), and Warren Koon. Ninth Grade Champions of the Color League, left to right, are Charles Vaughan (Captain), Hollis Terry, Raymond Prince, and James Bullington. Ed Stevens was absent when the picture was made. 73 TENNIS After a 5-2 victory over Belton High School in their opening match, Coach Charlie” Humphries' 1941 netmen continued their winning play to close a successful season at the Asheville School for Boys on May 24. Other matches included in the schedule were with Clinton, Abbeville, Hartsville, Darlington, P. C. Frosh, Greenwood, Parker, Dreher, Greenville, Anderson, and the Wofford Frosh. In the top left-hand photo below, the boys on the “A” team are pictured with Coach Humphries. They are, left to right: George Seinner, Hacky” Walker, Martin Babe” O’Brien, Billy McWhorter, Gus Chreitzberg, and William Garlington. The entire tennis team is shown in the top right picture. William Thompson, Buddy” Berry, George Wood, William Garlington, Eugene Anderson, George Seinner, Gerald Epps, Lee Massell, “Hacky” Walker, and Arthur Bloxham are standing, while O’Brien, McWhorter and Chreitzberg are kneeling. In the action photos, left to right, are shown Gus Chreitzberg, Babe O’Brien, and Billy McWhorter—one, two, and three men respectively—smashing the ball for deciding points. 74 THE GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION GIRLS’ ATHLETICS The Girls' Athletic Association enjoyed a highly successful 1940-1941 season. In its fifth year, with a large membership, the organization carried out a full program. Individual sports played a prominent part in the year's activities, and the gills participated in square dancing, bowling, hiking, and badminton, along with the six major sports units. A girls' tennis squad was formed this year under the able direction of Miss Lucille Bowers, and the group played matches with several girls' teams from the high schools of the State. The seniors were the champs in the first sport of the year, speedball. and they kept this lead by claiming the title in basketball. The tenth grade team won the laurels in volleyball, and the ninth grade team was victorious in baseball. Finally, the girls took part in the gym circus, and in tennis: At the banquet in May. awards were made, the class shield going to the class of 1941. and the 1940-1941 season's activities were ended. Miss Bowers was director this year, successor to Miss Marjorie Landru. who formed the G. A. A. in 1936. MARY LEE PHILLIPS President MISS LUCILLE BOWERS Director 75 THE G. A. A. COUNCIL. Left to right, the members are Patsy Harris, Mildred Gault, Mary Lee Phillips, Martha Howard, Margaret Morris, Ann Neely, and Kit Hale. SENIOR HONOR GIRLS. Back row: Marian Lawter, Mildred Gault, Dorothy Norton, Edith Livcsay, Margaret Morris, Martha Wrightson, Rachel Magness, Betty Chreitzberg, Rebecca Mertz, and Mary Boykin Moore. Front row: Cora Hines, Mary Chester Stallings, Elizabeth Farmer, Mary Lee Phillips, Marinelle Fridy, Evelyn Smith, Martha Howard, Margaret Ezell, Agnes Johnson, and Helena Painter. Lottie Blanton, not in picture, was also a senior honor girl. SECTION REPRESENTATIVES. Left to right, the representatives are (kneeling) Cora Hines, Mary Chester Stallings, Rhita Bissell, Ann Neely, Elizabeth Dickerson, Beverly Carlisle, and Margaret Clayton; (standing) Elizabeth Farmer, Edna Lavendar, Jessie Mac Bledsoe, Ellen Lee, Frances LcMaster, Carrie Costas, Maggie West, Helen Hines, and Marian Sherbert. ALL STAR GIRLS. Left to right (seated) Marinelle Fridy, Evelyn Smith, Peggy Bomar, Rhita Bissell; (kneeling) Mary Chester Stallings, Peggy Sawyer, Jeanne Kearse; (standing) Frances LeMaster, Charmaine Watkins, Beulah Adkins, Patsy Harris, Mary Hipp, Betty Boyd, Lila DuPre, and Mildred Gault. 76 SPEEDBALL CHAMPIONS (Eleventh Grade). Left to right they are (standing) Mildred Gault, Edna Shealy, Rachel Magness, Marian Lawter, Helena Painter, Ann Neely, and Margaret Ezell; (kneeling) Mary Lee Phillips, Mary Chester Stallings, Evelyn Smith, Marinelle Fridy, Dorothy Norton, and Agnes Johnson. VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS (Tenth Grade). Left to right (standing), they are Frances Barnette, Beulah Adkins, Patsy Harris, Mary Hipp, Peggy Sawyer, Betty Boyd; (seated) Frances LeMaster, Charmaine Watkins, Jeanne Kearse, and Rhita Bissell. BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS (Eleventh Grade). Left to right arc Mary Lee Phillips, Mildred Gault, Edna Shealy, Evelyn Smith, Ann Neely, Elizabeth Farmer, and Mary Boykin Moore. SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS (Ninth Grade). Kneeling arc Jessie Mae Bledsoe, Allene Neely, Carrie Lou McAbcc, Sylvia Painter, Margaret Clayton, and Betty Lou Ezell. Standing behind them are Edna Lavender, Edna Ferguson, Reba Hopkins, Jean Erwin, and Lila DuPre. Nan Waters, another member of the team, was absent when the picture was made. 77 Participation in individual sports for recreation and health have been stressed in the G. A. A. program this year. One of these sports is bowling, and in the pictures above we see four of the girls demonstrating: Lila DuPre, Mary Hipp, Sylvia Painter, and Jean Erwin. Rebecca Mertz, Edna Shealy, Rachel Magness, and Mary Lee Phillips are participating in a game of badminton in the picture in the lower left-hand corner. Alice Flory, Jo Mansfield, and Ellen Lee watch as Allene Neely returns a fast ball in an exciting game of table tennis. 78 In the group picture of the girls' tennis squad (top center) are shown, left to right: Kit Hale, Rhita Bissell, Rebecca Mertz, Stella Boyd, Mary Lee Phillips, Lottie Blanton, Lila DuPre, Mildred Gault, Patsy Harris, Evelyn Smith, and Edythe Mooney-ham. Edythe Mooneyham and Lila DuPre are pictured in the action shot to the left, above, and Evelyn Smith and Edythe Mooneyham in the picture to the right. In the softball action shots are shown Carrie Lou McAbee, pitching, and two poses of Edna Lavender at bat. BASEBALL Members of the squad pictured above are as follows: Kneeling: Ralph Cobb, catcher; Jack Holt, third base; Bill Lowe, center field; Thurmon Poston, left field; Douglas Jones, pitcher and utility; Jimmy Burwell, pitcher. Standing: Harry Ears Mahaffey, manager; Alton Linder, first base; George Justice, third base; W. B. Yates, shortstop; John Ray White, first base; Bob McMillan, catcher and pitcher; and L. L. Dunlap, coach. Harrell Walker, shortstop, is not in the picture. 80 GEORGE JUSTICE'S high foul seems a little difficult for CATCHER CHUCK ' McMILLAN to judge. BAS Spartan High's 1941 baseball team turned in some pretty good ball playing, but was unable to defend its state championship title won last spring. Teams encountered by the local nine this season included Union, Chester, Lancaster, Newberry, Clinton, and Anderson. The BALL home games were played on the Duncan Parle diamond. This was the second consecutive season since the reorganization of baseball as a major sport at Spartan High under the leadership of Coach Lonnie L. Dunlap. The action shots below were made at a practice early in April. frwiiiiwni if Hi 'CHUCK McMILLAN swats one to center field, leaving CATCHER COBB empty-handed. HURLER JIMMY puts a hot one across. BURWELL The ball in DUB YATES' glove is proof enough that POSTON is out. It was a close one, though. The H armonica Band Coach Reb Dobson’s Harmonica Band has become a tradition. In I940-’41, as in years past, it has supplied rollicking popular music at numerous entertainment events, and has been a major feature at the annual Gym Circus. In the picture above are shown, left to right, the following: Front row: Betty Hines, Dorothy Gwinn, Cora Hines, Marion Snoddy, Norma Howell, Mr. Dobson, Babe O’Brien, Buddy Gentry, and Fred Oliver. Back row: Billy Hughes, W. E. Jett, Kenneth Brown, John Brookshire, George Justice, Raymond Prince, Jack McClellan, and Bobby Cathcart. 82 fs 84 85 The Home Ec Department Modernizes-- A conspicuous progressive step toward modernizing Spartan High’s educational facilities was the construction of the new Home Economics apartment on the third floor early in the fall of 1940. The five-room apartment is a model home in which students apply the methods of homemaking studied in their textbooks. The principal topics of instruction are cooking, sewing. decorating, and entertaining. Each class is separated into several groups, every group specializing in a particular phase of the course at one work center. In addition to class period work, students are provided with an opportunity for obtaining experience in formal and informal entertaining, as the department has given many parties and teas during the session. The living-dining room, which has been used for many social functions this year. The ultra-modern kitchen, finished in bright colors, where homemaking students learn to plan and cook meals. The vanity room, in which ways of improving persona! appearance are studied and applied. The D. O. Program Serves-- The Diversified Occupations program, directed by Mr. S. W. Nicholson and Miss Gladys Mullinax. continued in '940-'4l to serve S. H. S. and the community. Guided occupational experience, for school credit, was arranged for 58 selected seniors. Pictured above (I) is the entire D. O. club, with Mr. Nicholson. Students shown at work are as follows: (2) Martha Clary, office work. Taylor-Colquitt Company; (3) Helen Crews, salesmanship. The Aug. W. Smith Company; (4) Clarence Gunter, auto mechanics. Pierce Motor Company; (5) Helen Solesby. waitress work. Greyhound Lunch Room; (6) Norman Crosby, sheet metal work. J. C. Paddock Company; and (7) Evelyn Ross, salesmanship, Charles Finke Fashion Shop. 87 S. H. S. Flings a Party-- Sponsored by the Student Council to raise money for a student handbook, an Old-Fashior.ed Party was staged in the school gymnasium on the evening of March 14. (I) A few days before the big night found Cora Hines, Babe O'Brien, Hackey Walker, and Dot Gwinn rehearsing a few square dance steps. (2) The fun got under way with the Grand March, led by Mr. and Mrs. Dobson. (3) All those in costumes lined up to compete for the prize. (4) Ladies bow! The Gents know how! (George Wood, Pouline DeWitt, Carolyn Collier, and Mr. Humphries). (5) James Cul bertson and Marian Snoddy stepped up to receive the costume prize from Professor Humphries. (6) Six students were caught by the cameraman as. seated on the hay-covered floor, they watched the action from the sidelines. (Robert Dickerson, Evelyn Smith, Dot Lee, Betty Hills, Harry Kirby, and Helen Havnaer). 88 The Candid Camera Catches Faculty-- The faculty members pictured above will be surprised to see this page, for most of them were completely unaware of being photographed while the camera sharks were doing their work. We present (I) Assistant Principal Rice giving his daily bulletin a final check; (2) Mr. Humphries illuminating a compound predicate; (3) Mr. Chewning (tch! tch!) struggling with a yo-yo; (4) Messrs. McConnell and Cox in high spirits; (5) Miss Wall walking to school with an admiring student; (6) Principal Wilson ascending the steps with characteristic dignity: (7) Miss Gentry pausing to search for an elusive paper; (8) Mrs. Ligon, with her usual businesslike stride, and (9) Mr. Cox again, doing what he can to prevent undernourishment- 89 SNAPS... 90 ...SNAPS 91 AUTOGRAPHS - £V KINGTONE