Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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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

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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

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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