Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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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

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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

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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