Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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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

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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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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