Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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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

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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.

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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