Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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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

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 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

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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