Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1956 volume:

sramana ■ SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA BARBARA WHITE. Editor MIKE CHERTOK, Business Mjnjger MRS. RUBY ALVERSON. Advisor Jhrough lyjears Slrined in M em onei When we from thy halls have parted And life's battle's on Thy great spirit shall inspire us Till eternal dawn. Foreword «««« This has been another year in our high school life, but not just another ... It was a special year with its own particular meaning for each one of us. Let’s reflect a little. The SPARTANA staff has made this book to mirror some of the unique memories of 1955 and 1956. We hope to have preserved the essence of mirrors . . . the background is the same for all, but each one sees the image in relation to himself. CONTENTS Dedication............................................... 6 Administration and Faculty............................... 8 Seniors..................................................17 Superlatives.............................................46 Juniors..................................................52 Sophomores ........................................64 Activities...............................................73 Sports...................................................92 Beauties ...............................................106 Senior Class Poem.....................................114 Senior Class Prophesy...................................115 Advertisements..........................................122 Alma Mater On through years of fame and glory Shrined in memories new and old, Proudly stands our Alma Mater Loved by hearts as pure as gold. On through life thy spirit lingers Guiding us where’er we be; Loyal hearts will always echo Alma Mater, hail to thee. CHORUS May thy motto always guide us, “Fac et Spera” must prevail. Hail to thee our Alma Mater Dear old Spartan High School, hail! WINTER Long will we remember the beauty of our Christmas program just before our holidays . . . SPRING With Spring comes beautiful thoughts of graduation . . . MISS BEE SOLESBEE An angel might have stoop'd to see, and blessed her (or her purity.” In recognition and appreciation of the patience and time she spent in directing us through our high school life, we the Class of ’56 dedicate this 1956 issue of the SPARTANA to Miss Solesbee. She has served not only as a secretary for the school, but also as a friend, willing at all times to help us solve our daily problems as best she could, and make more pleasant and enjoyable our life at Spartanburg High School. Her task has not been easy, but the fine spirit in which she has untiringly worked with us has won for her many loyal friends and much respect among the members of the Class of ’56. 7 DR. SPENCER M. RICE MR. J. G. McCRACKEN For their capable suidance and leadership, for their untiring endeavors and progressive planning, we, the students of Spartanburg High School wish to thank the Board of Trustees. Following classes of our school may look forward to bigger and better facilities of education when the new high school is a reality. This will be brought about by the efforts of these, our Trustees. T rustees W. H. CARR, EUGENE BEST, J. G. McCRACKEN, Superintendent. E. L. HANNA. DR. G. D. JOHNSON, JESSE W. BOYD, E. H. SHULER, W. ALTON CROW, MARVIN B. SELF, R. H. BAER. JR. Left to Right: MR. B. H. TUCKER. Assistant Principal: MISS ELIZABETH OHS. Registrar. MR. J. P. HOLT. Treasurer: MISS BEE SOLESBEE. Secretary. Administration True and sincere, loyal and kind-others like these you’ll never find 9 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE Lett to Right: MISS JEANNETTE FLOYD, Biology, Co-Sponsor of Delta Pi Science; MISS MADGE RUDD, Physics, Co-ordinator of Audio Visual Aids; MISS MARGARET STEVENSON. Chemistry and Senior Science, Co-Sponsor of Beta Club; MRS. MAXINE MOORE, Biology and Home Arts; MISS LUCILLE H U G G I N. Plane Geometry, Trigonometry, Co-Sponsor of Delta Pi Science Club; MISS MILDRED WYATT, Algebra, Plane Geometry; MRS. EDNA DELORME. Algebra; MR. J. P HOLT, Algebra, Senior Geometry, Co-Sponsor of Alpha Hi-Y Club; MR. GORDON HUGHES, Plane Geometry. Commercial Arithmetic, Co-Sponsor of Alpha Hi-Y Club. MR. ELBY HAM-METT, not pictured, Commercial Arithmetic and Head Track Coach. DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES Left to Right: MRS. VICTORIA KERR. Spanish. Latin; MRS. B. L. BLACK-WELL. Latin; MRS. LOIS COONER, French. General Business Training: MISS HELEN BEGG, French. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES Seated, Left to Right: MRS. JEANNETTE FREEMAN, American History, Psychology, Modern Problems; MISS JULIA BRICE. American History; MRS. RUBY SIMMS. World History. Standing, Left to Right: MRS. RUTH KING, American History; MRS. HELEN GUESS. World History; MISS CON-STANCE ROBERTSON. World History; MISS CECYLE FERGUSON. World History; MRS ELIZABETH POOLE. American and World History. The more than sixty teachers at S. H. S. furnish much of the motivation that makes the Seniors’ story so full of action. Their classrooms or the scenes of the activities they sponsor form the setting for the events that make up this plot, There is always something going 10 DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Left to Right: MR JIM SMITH. Mechanical Drdwing; MISS ANNIE BELLE BLAKELy. Nurse; MR. H. E. FERGUSON. Textiles; MR. W. L. SEP-TON, Mdch.ne Shop; MRS. FLORENCE BURCH. Driver Trdining; MR. KARL BRANDT. Auto Mechdnics. Not Pic tured. MR. LARRY DeLOACH, In-d ust rid I Arts. See pdge 72. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Sedted. Left to Right: MISS ARTIE READY. English; MRS. MILDRED MITCHELL. English, Fdmily Reldtions, Sponsor Alpha Tri-Hi y; MRS. FREDERICA BROWN. English Co-Sponsor Betd Club; MRS. HELEN GARRETT. Prdcticdl English; MRS. KATE WILLIAMS. English; MISS VIVIAN DRUMMOND. English, Sponsor Future Teach-ers Club; MRS. FRANCES McMILLIN, Prdcticdl English; MISS ROSALIND HILL. English. MISS LILLIAN GRANT. English, Advisor to Student Council. Chdirmdn Guidance Committee. Stand-ing: MISS BEULAH JOHNSON. English; MISS CHRISTINE SMITH. English. Advisor to Scribbler; MRS. MARILyN BERGGRUN. English. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, ART AND SPEECH Seated, Left to Right: MR. CLARENCE LANDRUM. Speech dnd Stdgecraft, Sponsor of Thespidns. Standing. Left to Right: MR. HENRy JANIEC, Orchestra; MR ROBERT SIMMONS. Band; MR JOHN MABRy. Chorus and Glee Club; MR. R. R. MALONE, Art. Sponsor of Art Club. on around the office, the library, the supply store, the gym, and in the home rooms. And like the students under their care, the teachers are all important characters in whatever goes on. They contribute in large measure to the local community and are always standing by when a helping hand is needed. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Seated. MRS. HELENE SECONDI. Shorthand, Typing, Office Practice. Standing, Left to Right: MRS. FRANCES McMILLIN, Shorthand, Typing. Practical English, Personal Typing; MISS MARGARET MORROW, Shorthand. Typing, Sponsor Beta-Tri-Hi-Y; MRS RUBY ALVERSON, Salesmanship. Bookkeeping, Personal Typing, Con sumer Economics, Advisor for SPAR-TANA. DEPARTMENT OF HOME ECONOMICS, LIBRARY AND DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION Left to Right: MISS DOROTHY TOL-BERT, Home Arts and Home Economics; mrs. pat McKinney. Assistant Librarian, Sponsor Siqma-Tri-Hi-Y; MRS. ELIZABETH STEVENS, Librarian, Sponsor of Library Club; MRS. BEATRICE JEFFCOAT. Co-ordinator of Distributive Education, Sponsor of D. E. Club. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Left to Right: MR. CHARLES CUM-MINS, JR., Head Football Coach; Mrs. EMILY MYERS, Sponsor of G. A. A., and Cheerleaders; MR. DOUGLAS LOVEDAY. Baseball; MRS. MARTHA BOLUS; MR. WALLACE DEAN. Bas-ketball. MISS GRANT Is helping some students in planning which college they will attend. Clock-wise: MISS GRANT. JANE HUDSON. MAX ELLIOTT, RALPH CRUTCHFIELD. JANE LAW. and PERRIN DARGAN. Guidance As you can see by the above picture, Guidance at Spartanburg High School strives to keep the students happy and well-adjusted. Much time is spent in helping students select the college they will attend as well as the vocation they will follow. 13 First Row. LeK to Right: NANCY SHEPHERD, HUGH KIRBY. ANNE LYNNE HOLCOMBE, CHARLES MORGAN, JOE ALLEY, ANN SIMS ALLEN BROWN. SHELBA CARTER, BRENDA HARMON. Second Row: SARA DUNAGIN. JOY FAIN, RAY BROCK, SHELLY LANCASTER. BOBBY MclNTYRE, PAUL SMITH, SAMMY SELF, JOHNNY McKINNEY, HAMISH TURNER. Third Row: NANCY BUICE, JEANNE HARRELSON, ALEN SEAY, PAT WHITLOCK. SONNY ELLIS, CAROL PICKENS. MARION BURGIN, GLEN ORR, JIMMY GEDDINGS, BOB SMITH. LARRY AYERS. Fourth Row: EMMETT PRUITT, DAVID WEST. BILL OVERSTREET. CHARLES CARROLL. BUDDY GAINES. BOB BUSBIN. CONNIE BERRY. BILL ERGLE, MITCH ALLEN, BOBBY O'QUINN, DEAN ROWN. Student Council Every Tuesday Joe Alley was rapping his gavel to start the Student Council on another hour of constructive thinking, discussion, and planning. The Council had many responsibilities, and all year its members were busy with programs, projects, and special events. School elections in the Spring were all part of the Council's responsibility and proof of their sincere efforts to keep Senior High’s morale high and the atmosphere wholesome and friendly. The Student Council Oath: “I do solemnly promise: To support, obey, and defend the laws and the ideals of this organization and of the Spartanburg High School; to perform my duties as a member of the Student Council, without fear or favor, in the cause of right conduct and of good citizenship; to try to inspire in others a keen sense of responsibility and of loyalty toward our school.” 14 left to Right: JOE ALLEY, MISS GRANT, ANN SIMS. CHARLES MORGAN. OFFICERS JOE ALLEY.................................................President CHARLES MORGAN.......................................Vice-President ANN SIMS..................................................Secretary MISS GRANT..................................................Advisor Council Members Strive to Make the Right Thing Popular MAX, STEPHEN, BUDDY and NANCY . . . Graduation . . . Oh! What a happy day Seniors OFFICERS BUDDY GAINES....................President MAX ELLIOTT................Vice-President NANCY SHEPHERD..................Secretary STEPHEN ANDERSON................Treasurer For the Class of '56 graduation is no longer a dream, but a reality. Reminising, we think of the days which had no particular meaning at the time, but now become days of treasured memories—the superior feeling we had sitting on the first floor in the gym, and the overwhelming realization that there would be no more Senior days or graduation nights just like these for us. The clanging lockers, band and orchestra practicing for Spring contests, voices of the choir swelling as they sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic —the cry of despair— But I haven’t even started on my term paper! —these familiar sounds will re-echo in our minds whenever we stop to remember. Our hearts will always beat faster when we hear the school song, or when we catch a glimpse of a certain person, a certain place, or a certain picture that forms an unbreakable link in our chain of High School memories. 17 Senior Class... Nineteen OYEZ. OYEZ! THE COURT IS NOW IN SESSION. ALL WHO HAVE BUSINESS BEFORE IT, DRAW NEAR AND GIVE YOUR ATTENTION AND YE SHALL BE HEARD . . With extreme self-consciousness and considerable trepidation we stood reverently as the black-robed judges took their places and looked down upon us with an aspect of awesome, terrible importance. In their stern, impenetrable miens we glimpsed briefly, vaguely, the shadowy outline of the future-challenge, opportunity, and adversity—that would separate the weak from the strong, the fit from the unfit. With mingled feelings of humility and hope, we realized that we were on trial for our lives, our futures at stake and our educational preparation our best witness. As attorney for the defense, we had chosen Joe Alley to champion us in our three-year campaign for learning and leadership. It was with pride that we watched him step before the grim tribunal to represent our class, and with sadness that we realized that this, the last time we would come together as a group, was the valedictory. THE COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENSE WILL STATE HIS ARGUMENT. With confidence in the successful conclusion of his case, our leader addressed the court. Your Honor, I propose to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt, by the achievements of the class submitted as evidence, that the members of the graduating class of 1956 have received an academic background that will enable them to continue the pursuit of knowledge in even the most difficult institutions of higher learning in the country. I contend also that those who will not carry formal schooling beyond Spartan High are now ready to begin assuming the responsibilities that will lead to positions of respect in the community. Furthermore, I shall convince the court that the three years that have elapsed since first we came here, bewildered and unworthy, have been filled with events, achievement, and GERALD ADAIR, Dispense with trifles . . . BARBARA ANN ADKINS, A clear conscience is a sure card. Treasurer of Homeroom 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, President 4; Chaplain of Homeroom 3, Vice-President 4; Office Worker 4 . . . LARRY FRANKLIN ADKINS, A man isn't poor if he can still laugh. MICKEY ALLEN, Engrave this sentiment on your soul, that unselfish love for mankind has been the inspiration of all great statesmen. Band 2; Hi-Y 2, 3; Delta Pi Science 2. 3; Scribbler 4; Thespians 4 . . . JOE ALLEY, Man's greatest resources are the resources of the spirit. President of Sophomore Class 2; Football, J. V. 2, Varsity 3. 4. Co-captain 4; Baseball. Varsity 2, 3. 4; President of Junior Class 3; Beta Club 3; Key Club 3. 4; Track 3, 4; President of Student Council 4 . . . MARIE AMICK. On her tongue is the law of kindness. Ensemble 3. 4. LARRY BASS AMOS, And when he speaks, his words do gather thunder as they run. Dramatics 2, 3. 4: SPAR-TANA Representative 3 . . . JIMMY ANDERSON, He said little but to the purpose . . . STEPHEN ANDERSON, True worth is in being, not seeming. Football, J. V. 2, Varsity 3, 4: Track 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Key Club 3, Vice-President 4; Treasurer of Senior Class 4. 18 hundred and fifty-six commonplace activity that have moulded a heterogeneous aggregate of young people into a group which acts of one accord in matters of school reputation and welfare. As we assembled for the first time as a class, there were many yet untried and unknown among us who would soon emerge from the group ready to serve as our representatives in the eventful years that were to follow. From this promising list of rising leaders I shall call the first witness for the defense. Will Max Elliott come for-ward? LARRY ANDREWS, His love of life makes him loved by all. Scribbler 2, Office Manager 3, Exchange Editor 4; Band 2. First Sergeant 3, Captain 4; Key Club 3, 4; Homeroom Secretary 3 . . . DONALD ANTHONY, I hate nobody, I am in charity with the world.” Track 2, 3 . MACK ATKINSON, Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Band 2. BARBARA BAGWELL, Style is doing things not in any way but in the best way . . . W. C. BAIN, A smile on your face is but a reflection of the feeling in your heart. Band 2. 3. 4 . . BARBARA BAKER. The fair, the chaste, the unexpressive she. D. E. Club 3. 4. SANDRA KAY BALLARD. She will stand among those we remember. President of Homeroom 2; G. A. A. 2; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 3 Secretary 2: Beauty Section 2: Orchestra 2. 3. 4. Librarian 2. Concert Mistress and Co-chairman 3. 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; Scribbler 2, 3, Managing Editor 4; Beta Club 3, Vice-President 4; Treasurer of Homeroom 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . CHARLES BAXTER, You judge a man by the place he's made in the hearts of his fellow men. Tennis Team 3, 4; Delta Pi Science Club 3; Hi-Y 4; Treasurer of Homeroom 4 . . . NANCY JANE BENNETT. All of earth's gems are not found in mines. Chorus 3. 4; Typist for SPARTANA 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4. SANDRA BENNETT, Humor springs best from happiness.' Beta-Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3 F. T. A. 3. 4; Flag Bearer 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . CONNIE BERRY, Be the best of whatever you are.' Football, Varsity 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Co-captain 4; Treasurer of Homeroom 3. President 4 . . . SHIRLEY BEVILLE, A cheerful smile which brightens the path of life. Chorus 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3. 4; Treasurer of Homeroom 4. 19 Senior Class... Nineteen ROGER BIBB. He hath a heart as sound as a bell. Band 2. 3. Officer 4 . . . RONNIE S. BISSINNAR. Is true as steel ... PAT BLACKWELDER. A graceful presence bespeaks acceptance. Chorus 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2; Majorette 3. MARY ALICE BLALOCK, Born with the gift of laughter. Biology Club 2; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. Secretary 3; Delta Pi Science Club 3. 4; G. A. A. 3. Hiking Chairman 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y, Treasurer 4; Scribbler Staff 4; F. T. A. 4; Secretary of Homeroom 4 . . . SUE BLANTON. Contentment is the best powder for women's faces. SPARTANA Representative 2; Chorus 2, 3: Ensemble 4; G. A. A. 2. 3; Chairman of Handball 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; Beta Club 4 . . . JOANNA BOBOTES. Her care was never to offend and every creature was her friend. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Thespians 3, 4; Office Worker 4. NYRA BOYD, All wit and humor. Band 2; Scribbler 2: G. A. A. 2. 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Secretary of Homeroom 3; Dramatics 3, 4; President of Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; F. T. A. 4 . . . PATRICIA ANN BRADFORD Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul. G. A. A. 2; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, Chaplain 3; SPARTANA Representative 2; Treasurer of Homeroom 2, Vice-President 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; Typist for SPARTANA 4 . . . PATRICIA ANN BRAGG, She adds a precious seeing to the eye. Band 2. JANE BRANDT, All thoughts that mold the eye begin deep within the soul. Bus driver 4 . . . NORMA BRIDGE-MAN, When you've got a thing to say, say it. Chorus 2, 3, 4; President of Chorus Class 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2; G. A. A. 3; Delta Pi Science Club 4 . . . JUDY BRITTAIN. A good word and a smile for all. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2. 20 hundred and fifty-six BOBBY BROOKS, What you are to be, you are now becoming. Track Team 3 . . . ALLEN BROWN. No legacy is so rich as honesty. Treasurer of Homeroom 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Alpha Hi-Y Club 4; Scribbler Representative 4 . . . DEBBIE BROWN, Your wants are so fair that you relieve the wants of your friends. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, FieldbaII Chairman 3, Custodian 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4. JACKIE BROWN. What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. Chorus 2. 3, 4; Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; SPARTANA Representative 2, 3; F. T. A. 3, Secretary 4; Delta Pi Science Club 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Scribbler Business Staff 3; SPARTANA Feature Editor 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . JAMES BROWN. As merry as the day is long . . . JIMMY BROWN, Enthusiasm is the life of the soul. PERRY BROWN, Your worth wins hearts and constancy keeps them. D. E. 4 . . . DONALD LANFORD BRYANT, We build the ladders by which we rise from the lowly earth to the vaulted skies. Thespians 4 . . . TIM BRYANT. A jolly, unselfish personality is the best gift of all. Basketball, J. V. 2, Varsity 3, Co-Captain 4; Baseball, Varsity 2, 3, 4. GAIL BURNETT, Hail to thee, blithe spirit. Chorus 2; D. E. 4 . . . JANICE BURRELL, Contentment is better than riches. Chorus 2, Section Manager 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 . . . BOB BUSBIN, It is not the position, but the disposition that makes us happy. President of Homeroom 2, 4; Football 2, Varsity 3, 4; Vice-President of Homeroom 3; Track 3, 4. 21 Nineteen Proudly, hopefully we waited as the student we had chosen vice-president of the senior class, president of the Key Club, and Best School Citizen took the witness chair and began to plead our case. I remember well that fateful morning in September, 1953. when graduating classes from Jenkins and Cleveland Junior High Schools met for the first time, united in a common feeling of awe and wonder and about to embark together on a new adventure. What a typical bunch of new comers we were indeed in that strange uncertain situation! Would we never learn to find our way about the interminable corridors that never led to the classes we had set out to find? How many more times would we be caught committing unintentional misdemeanors before we finally learned the rules of a complex organization? Most of all, how long would it take to remember the names and faces of all our classmates? Before many weeks had passed we were beginning to recognize those who had shown promise of leadership and were privileged to elect our sophomore class officers. Joe Alley was chosen president, with Nancy Shepherd, Jane Law, and Buddy Gaines picked to serve us as vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. We soon learned that lowly though we were, we would not be neglected. An orientation program presented for us alone by outstanding seniors, acquainted us with the wonders and hazards of our new environment and enabled us to recognize at sight the officers of the student body, though we dared not speak to them. High on a pedestal above our humble heads loomed the marble enshrined figures of Bob Talbert, president of the Student Council; Laurens Walker, vice-president; and Carolyn Littlejohn, secretary. The seniors had chosen Jimmy Johnson to guide them through the most important year in their school careers while Ned Austell would help to prepare the juniors for additional responsibility. The Scribbler assembly revealed to us that Louise Law was editor of the publication that would help to make us a part of Spartan High DONNA LEE CALDWELL, Fair words never hurt the tongue. Chorus 2, 3, 4 . . JANET CALDWELL, She walks in beauty like the night. Biology Club 2; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Dramatics 2, 3. 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; Thes-pians 4 . . . MARY LYNN CALDWELL. A better friend would be hard to find. G. A. A. 3; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 3; Stage Craft 3; Vice-President of Art Club 4; Delta Pi Science Club 4. JOAN CALLOWAY, Well worth knowing. Chorus 4 . . . JOYCE CAMP, Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit. Chorus 2, 3, Section Manager 4 . . . PEACY CAMPBELL, Good to be merry and wise. Vice-President of Homeroom 2, Secretary-Treasurer 3; SPARTANA Representative 2, 3; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2; Chorus 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Scribbler Representative 4. JEAN CANNON, Life is my college, may I graduate well and earn honors. Library Club, 2, 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Achievement Award . . . MONNIE CANNON. O learning, what a thing it is. Scribbler Staff 2, 3, Editor 4; Library Club 2. Vice-President 3; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2: Beta Club 3. 4; F. T. A. 3. 4; President of South Carolina High School Library Association 4 . . . NANCY CANNON. Happiness is a good that nature sells us. Vice-President of Homeroom 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Secretary of Homeroom 4; Office Worker 4. 22 hundred and fifty-six and petitioned us to lend our dollars as well as our ideas for its improvement. By the time we had emptied our pockets to buy Scribblers, gym suits, and loose-leaf notebooks for every class, we were asked to dig deeper for the SPARTANA'S sake, which was headed by Sandra White, editor. In the annual that year was a special distinction for us: we were the first class to be featured in individual sophomore pictures. GENE CANTRELL, Be a friend to everyone and life will reward you . . . CHARLES CARROLL, Quietness, ability, character. Glee Club 2, 3. 4: Vice-President of Homeroom 2. President 3. 4; Alpha-Hi-Y 3, Secretary 4; Beta Club 3. Treasurer 4; Key Club 4; Manager of Chorus 4 . . . BARBARA CARTEE. She doeth little kindnesses that most leave undone. MIKE CASEY, The size of a man can be measured by the size of the thing that makes him angry . . . PAUL CASH, Better to give than to take . . . PEGGY ANNE CHAMBLEE. A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3: Program Chairman of Alpha-Tri-Hi-Y 4; Homecoming Queen 4. MIKE CHERTOK. A friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Band 2, 3. Lieutenant 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Vice-President of Homeroom 2, 3; Projector Operator 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Key Club 3, 4; Oelta-Pi-Science Club 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Assistant Feature Editor of SPARTANA 3, Business Manager 4; Vice-President of Hi-Y Interstate Council 4 . . MARIAN CHILDS. To know her is to love her, and to love her is but forever. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; G A. A. 2; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . SYLVIA CHRISTOPHER, Well I remember how you smiled. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3: Chorus 2, 3. 4; Ensemble 4; Delta Pi Science Club 4. EZELL CLINE, A true friend is the gift of God. Band 2, 3. Sergeant 4: Vice-President of Homeroom 3; Delta Pi Science Club 4 . . . BRYAN COGGINS, He knew what is what. Dramatics 2. 3: Thespians 3. 4; D. E. 4 . . . NANCY LUCILLE COGGINS. A smile is the language that everyone understands. 23 Senior Class... Nineteen WANDA COOPER, What ha nature ever created more gentle, more sweet, more happy? Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y Chaplain 4; Thespian 4; Delta Pi Science 4 . . . WALTER CORN, I count only the hours that are bright . . . JIMMY COUCHELL. A likeable chap who is always a good sport. Schenectady, N. Y. High School 2. 3; Scribbler 4; Delta Pi Science Club 4; F. T. A 4; Glee Club 4. BETTY ANN COUEY, So loving and so lovely. Vice-President of Homeroom 2; Library Club 2, 3 . . . CATHERINE CRAIN, The art of being kind is all this sad world needs . . . RALPH CRUTCHFIELD, The only thing that a man may do that is new is to write himself upon human hearts. Scribbler 3; Key Club 3. 4; SPAR-TANA Representative 3; Alpha Hi-Y 3, 4: Sports Editor of SPARTANA 4; Delta Pi Science Club 3, President 4 DONNA CULBERTSON, Give to the world the best that you have and the best will come back to you. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Library Club 2; Scribbler 3, 4; Thespians 3. 4; Art Club 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . RACHEL DANIEL. Her manners are gentle, complying, and bland . . . PERRIN QUARLES DARGAN. The great hope of society is individual character. Secretary of Homeroom 2, 4, Treasurer 3; Scribbler 2, 3, Representative 2, 3; SPARTANA Representative 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Alpha Hi-Y 2. 3; Golf 3. 4: Beta Club 4. JERRY DAVIS, 'Tis good nature that only wins the heart. Bus driver 4 . . . DARLENE DEAL, Modest, quiet, and always sweet . . . JERRY DEATON, No wealth is like a quiet mind. 24 hundred and fifty-six HAROLD B. DEMPSEY, Good humor makes all things tolerable. Audio-Visual-Aids 2, 3 . . . DAVID DENNIS, Never try to be anything but what you are. President of Biology Club 2; Bus driver 3; Key Club 3, 4; Alpha Hi-y 4 . . . DON DETTER, A merry heart, a warming smile. Happy is he all the while. Football, J. V. 2. Varsity 3, 4; Track 3; Alpha Hi-Y 4; Projector Operator 4; Stage Craft 4 RACHEL DILLARD. Her heart is kind and soft. Biology Club 2; G. A. A. 2; Library Club 2, 3; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3 . . . JANELLE DILLS, What can the Creator see with greater pleasure than a happy being? Art Club 4 . . . DAVID DUNBAR, I take life easily and bear no regrets. Track 3, 4. JOSIE DUNBAR. Character is the diamond that scratches all other stones. Vice-President of Homeroom 2, 4, Treasurer 3. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Chess Club 2; Scribbler Representative 2, 4; Beta Club 3. 4; Vice-President of Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; Delta Pi Science 4; Assistant Senior Editor of SPARTANA 4; Finalist in Voice of Democracy Contest . . . GENE DUNN, Thought and action are the redeeming features of our lives. Palatka, Fla. 2, 3 . . . GERALD EASLER, Mine honor is my life, both grow as one. IRENE EASLER, Her ways are ways of pleasantness. Library Club 2: Beta Club 3; Promotion Manager of D. E. Club 4 . . . BILL EDMUNDS, On that best portion of a good man's life, his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. Band 2, 3, Lieutenant 4; Projector Operator 2, 3; Beta Club 3; Delta Pi Science Club 3. 4; Alpha Hi-Y Club 4; Audio-Visual Aids 4 . . JOYCE EDMUNDS, My ownsclf at my very best at all times. Senior Class... Nineteen By the time we had learned never to break in line, always to rise for Dixie, and how to find the supply store, we discovered proudly that many of our classmates were making themselves known to the entire school. Our president, Joe Alley, had become county winner in the Voice of Democracy Contest and post winner of the American Legion Oratorical Contest. Sophomore Ann Sims, along with junior Libby Hanna attended Spartan High's homecoming queen, Sybil Norment. We had also seen our own homeroom presidents installed by the side of seniors and juniors in an impressive induction ceremony for Student Council representatives. The greatest event of our high school careers occurred in the opening months of the adventure. Fairly bursting with school spirit, we realized that 1953 would go down in history as the year the Crimson Tide beat Parker at football. Led by co-captains Reddick Still and Jimmy Johnson, our gridiron guys went on to other triumphs and sent Sandy Taylor to the Shrine Bowl. We were just beginning to hear the names of members of our class who had chalked up a creditable record for the JV team. At last we were beginning to get our feet on terra firma, and had managed to survive the Christmas rush, classroom deadlines, and holiday spirit when we went down for the third time and emerged dazed from our second bout with nine weeks tests. We were soon cheered by the 17-2 record that the Red Bird basketball team, captained by Ronnie Lamm and Wayne Godshall, were well on their way to capturing. Connie Berry, a sophomore, was sparking the JV's and playing varsity basketball as well. Character Emphasis Week, a new experience for us, and a successful March of Dimes campaign were well behind us when spring, the season of convention and term papers, descended upon us. We envied the seniors the privilege to leave school for lunch, never stopping to •WILLIAM CARRINGTON EDMUNDS, You're only young once, and if you work at it right, once is enough. Vice-President of Homeroom 2, 4; Scribbler Representative 2, 4: Elected Cheerleader 2; Woodberry Forest 3: Golf 4 . . . JAMES FRANKLIN ELIAS, Always in earnest and doest his best. Delta Pi Science 3, 4 . . . MAX LAPRELL ELLIOTT, None but himself can be his parallel. President of Homeroom 2. 3, Vice-President 4; Vice-President of Biology Club 2; Scribbler 2, 3, Sports Co-editor 4; Key Club 3, President 4; Boys State 3; Vice-President of Senior 4; Beta Club 4- Football and Basketball Statatician 4. • Receive Certificate for 15 Credits. CHARLES SONNY ELLIS. Generally speaking, he’s generally speaking. Kingstree, S. C. 2; Football 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Scribbler Representative 4; President of Homeroom 4; Alpha Hi-Y 4 . . . GENE ELSNER, 'Tis good-will makes intelligence. Baseball 2, 3, 4, All Star Piedmont Conference Team 3. All State Team 3, Batting Champion 2. 3; J. V. Basketball 2 ... JOE ALLAN EMORY, What I do concerns me what others think does not. NORMA EMORY, There's a merry twinkle in your eye . . . FRED ENGLE, Let every man know hi; job. Alpha Hi-Y Club 2; Winner of Oil Essay Contest 2; Thespians 3, 4 . . . DOUGLAS ERSKINE, One way to get on is to find a better way to do things. Band 2, 3; Secretary of Homeroom 2; D. E. 4. 26 hundred and fifty-six wonder how many of the 300 members of the class could be served by two drugstores in half-an-hour. We soon had reason to be proud of the organizations in which we were beginning to play a definite, if minor, role. The orchestra and band received No. 'I' ratings in state music festivals. The Scribbler returned from the S.C.S.P.A. convention having been judged the best high RICHARD ESKEW. A quiet tongue shows a wise heart. Band 2, 3; Chorus 3, 4; SPARTANA Representative 3. 4; Scribbler Business Staff 3; Treasurer of Homeroom 4; Alpha Hi-y 4 . . . BILLy EVANS, Let the world slide . . . KAy FIKE, The greatest truths are the simplest. Chorus 2. 3. 4 Ensemble 4; Delta Pi Science Club 4. • Receive Certificate for 15 Credits. JOHNNy FISHER. Men of few words are the best men. Football 2. 3. 4; Track 3, 4; Key Club 3, Treasurer 4; President of Homeroom 3. Vice-President 4 . . GEORGE B. FITCH. The sense of humor is the oil of life's engine. Basketball, J. V. 2. Varsity 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4; School Badminton Champion 4 . . . HARRIETT FLEMING. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Beta Tri-Hi y 2. 3; Thespians 3, 4; G. A. A. 4; Scribbler 4: Delta Pi Science 4. GAIL FLETCHER. A girl with a smile is a girl worthwhile. G. A. A. 2. 3: Chorus 4 . . . BETSy FORBIS, Talent is a gift which God has given us secretly, and which we reveal without perceiving it. Treasurer of Homeroom 2; F. T. A. 3; Beta Club 3 . . . DOLORES FOWLER. A gentle, quiet miss. Chorus, Ensemble 2. 3. 4. KITTy FREy. All for love, and nothing for reward. Biology Club 2; Scribbler Staff 4; Art Club 4; G. A. A. 4 . . . BUDDY GAINES. If it be a gentleman and a friend ye seek—ye have found him. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; President of Homeroom 2, 3; Treasurer of Sophomore Class 2; Vice-President of Junior Class 3; Key Club 3. 4; Alpha Hi-y 3. 4; President of Senior Class 4: Thespians 4 . . . ALLAN GEDDINGS. When the final tabulation is revealed, it will not be the score that counts, but how you played the game. Track 2; Band 2, 3; Alpha Hi-y 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Baseball 3; Vice-President of Homeroom 3, Treasurer 4. 27 Senior Class... Nineteen JOSEPHINE GERRY, Thou hast the sweetest face ever looked on. SPARTANA Representative 2; F. T. A. 3, 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 3; Delta Pi Science Club 3; President of Homeroom 3, Vice-President 4; Chorus 4 . . . DANNY GLOVER, A joke to cure the dumps. Band 2, Bus driver 4 . . . EUGENE GOINGS, Good nature is the sign of a large and generous soul. GERALDINE GOINGS, Kind words are the music of the soul. Chorus 2. 3 . . . BETTY JEAN GOODWIN. The very pink of perfection. Glee Club Pianist 2. 3, 4; Secretary of Homeroom 2, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2; Alternate Cheerleader 3, Varsity 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Beta Club 4 . . . DENNIS GOODWIN, There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity. Audio Visual Aids 3, 4. CLIFFORD GOWAN, Let others be great . . . DONALD GOWAN, Happiness adds and multiplies if we divide it with others. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 4; Treasurer of Homeroom 2, Vice-President 3; Scribbler Representative 4 . . . INEZ GRIFFIN, The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. • Receive Certificate for 15 Credits. TOMMY GROCE, Live today, tomorrow is not. Library Club 2. 3. 4; Visual Aids 2. 3. 4 . . . FREIDA GROOMS. Patience is bitter but reward is sweet. . . . NED GWATHMEY, He gave with a zest and gave his best, give him the best to come. Biology Club Treasurer 2; SPARTANA 3; Key Club 4; Scribbler 4. 28 hundred and fifty-six BllZZy HALL, It is not the questions that bother me, it's the answers. Chorus 2, 3, 4 . . WAYNE HAMMETT, Wit and wisdom are born with men. Secretary of Homeroom 2. 3, Treasurer 4; Biology Club 2; Key Club 3, 4; Beta Club 4 . . . RUTH HARMON, A maiden hath no tongue but thought. G. A. A. 2; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3: Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4. JIMMY HARRELL, Truth is mighty and will prevail . . . MELVIN HARRIS, Worry never accomplishes anything . . JANIS HARRISON, A perfect woman nobly planned. G. A. A. 2; President of Homeroom 2; Biology Club 2; Chorus 2, 3, Ensemble 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 3. LENA LEE HART, Neatness is never a mistake. Dramatics 2, 3. 4; Biology Club 2; Thespians 4, Library Club 4; SPARTANA Representative 4 . . . JONES HATCHETTE. He that will succeed never knows defeat. D. E. Club 3. 4 . . . DOROTHY SUZANNA HATTAWAY, Gentleness succeeds rather than violence. Chorus 2, 3, 4. SARAH HAWKINS, Great streams from little brooks grow . . . MELBA HAYES, Learn good humor, never to oppose without just reason. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, G. A. A. 2. 4; Head of Individual Sports 3; Chorus 2, Section Manager 3. 4 . . . JANE HENDERSON, She hath a natural, wise sincerity, a simple truthfulness. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3: Chorus, Ensemble 2, 3. 4; Delta Pi Science 3; Scribbler Business Staff 3, Assistant Business Manager 3, Business Manager 4; Beta Club 3, Secretary 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; Scribbler Representative 3: Secretary of Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; Quill and Scroll 4. 2 i Senior Class... Nineteen school newspaper in South Carolina, and we bade farewell to Miss Mary Talbot, the exchange teacher from Canada, who had guided the publication through a successful year. We rejoiced equally as we heard the chorus, under the direction of Mr. John Mabry, perform in its annual Spring Concert. Highest praise was given Mr. C. E. Landrum and the Dramatics Department for the production of 'Wings of an Angel,' 'Our Town.' 'Crusade,1 'You Can't Take It With You,' and 'Ten Little Indians.' As we gathered together on Recognition Day to watch the upper classmen honored for their achievements in setting an example for our future conduct, we realized that we were still the supporting cast. But by the time the last senior had crossed the stage in June to receive his diploma we were eagerly awaiting the chance to prove ourselves worthy of their bequest in the challenge of the new year before us. THE COUNCIL FOR THE DEFENSE MAY NOW CALL HIS SECOND WITNESS. Josie Dunbar, the girl chosen the Best School Citizen, took the stand to speak for all of us. Another height had been scaled as we tried to settle down to work in the fall of 1954. Again we chose Joe Alley to serve us as class president, with Nancy Shepherd, Buddy Gaines, and Bobby Poteat in supporting roles. The senior class, only one step above us, would be led by Laurens Walker, while the sophomores, creatures actually beneath us, had elected Larry Ayers. Officers of the Student Council were Wiley Bourne, president; Buddy Gaines, vice-president; and Deedy Meyerson, secretary. Pete Martin would give capable direction to the Scribbler, and Libby Hanna was making plans for a SPARTANA even bigger and better than the year before. Another member of the senior class was soon familiar to us, Ingrid Kalish, who had come to S. H. S. from Germany. 'With new responsibilities came new privileges. This year we waited eagerly for invitations to join the Beta Club. With a feeling of new importance, we participated LUNELIA HENDERSON, I send my heart up to thee, all my heart in this my singing. Chorus, Ensemble 2, 3. 4; F. T. A. 3; SPARTANA Representative 3; Scribbler Representative 4; President of Girls' Ensemble 4 . . . BILL HENDLEY, Here is a man with a real sense of humor and a contented view of life . . . WAYNE HILL, Always do right, this will gratify some people and astonish the rest. Art Club 3. D. E. Club 4. EVELYN HINES, She is cheerful, but quiet and sincere. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2; G. A. A. 2; Orchestra 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2; Scribbler 3, 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; Library Club 4 . . . ROYCE HOLDEN. Live and Learn . . . MILDRED HOLDER, Live the life you like; or like the life you live. Library Club 2. 3; D. E. Club 4. THELMA MARIE HOWARD. Amiability sh.nes by its own light. SPARTANA Representative 3; Library Club 3. 4; G. A. A. 3. 4 . . . MARY HOY. Quiet and reserved; she is not likely to be forgotten. Orchestra 2, 3, Librarian 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2 . . . BELVA HUITT, W.th spirits calm and gentle. Chorus 2, 3; D. E. 4. 30 hundred and fifty-six side by side with seniors in observing College Day and Vocational Day. Once again, individual members of our class distinguished themselves. A special assembly was held to honor Bill Overstreet, who earned a national Fisher Body Award. Glenyce Nantz represented the juniors in winning the annual Voice of Democracy Contest. Pat Slemons, Chorus accompanist, was awarded a position as soloist with the civic band. FREDERIC L. HURD, Kites rise not with, but against the wind. St. George School 2, 3; Scribbler 4; Delta Pi Science Club 4 . . . GERALD HUSKEY, A fine all-round fellow. Football 2. 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Alpha Hi-Y 3, President 4; Key Club 4; Treasurer of Homeroom 4; Sub-Bus driver 4 . . . BETSY INGHAM, Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful. Biology Club 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4: Delta Pi Science Club 3, 4; Scribbler 3. 4 PEGGY JENKINS, Silence is a friend that will never betray. G. A. A. 3, 4 . . . EDITH JETT, And she is fair, fairer than that word. President of Homeroom 2, Secretary 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2; Chorus 2 . . . AMMIE JOHNSON, Delicacy in woman is strength. Chorus 2. 3. 4 CARRIE LEE JOHNSON, Contentment is a habit she contracted . . . PATTI JONES. A woman's natural quality is to attract. Chorus 2; Beta Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . JULIAN JOSEY, Care to our coffin adds a nail, no doubt, and every grin, so merry, draws me out. Biology Club 2; Scribbler 2, 3, 4, Sports Editor 4; President of Homeroom 3. Vice-President 4; Alpha Hi-Y 3, 4; President of South Carolina Youth Safety Conference 3: Key Club 4. GEORGIA KALANGIS, Wherever she is there is a place made pleasant and gay. Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3; Scribbler Reporter 2, 3. Representative 2, 3, Feature Editor 4; G. A. A. 2: Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Library Club 2. 3. 4, President 4; F. T. A. 4 . . . ETHEL KARE-GEANNES. Life is a picture, paint it well. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 3: SPARTANA Representative 4; Art Club Program Chairman 4; G. A. A. 4 . . . LINDA KELLER, Style is not confined to costume. Style is originality and gives personality a charm. Biology Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Chorus 3. 4. 31 Senior Class... Nineteen ANN KIMBRELL, ’My soul was like a star and dwelt apart . . . INA KAY KING, Refreshing in appearance and responsive in manner. Band 2, 3, 4. Band Corporal 4; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3. 4 . . . HAPPY KNEECE, If there is a virtue in the world at which we should always aim, it is cheerfulness. Scribbler Staff 2. 3. Representative 2, 3. Copy Editor 4; SPARTANA Representative 2; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Delta Pi Science Club 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; Thespian Club 4. LEIGH KOLLMER, A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Baseball 3; Key Club 4 . . . SIDNEY KOON, Man is man, and master of his fate . . . EDWINA LANFORD, Let all things be done quietly and orderly. D. E. Club 3. 4. ELLEN LANIER. She is not made to be the admiration of one but the happiness of everyone. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; F. T. A. 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Delta Pi Science Club 3. 4, Treasurer 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . NANCY LARK. What you see depends mainly upon what you look for. G. A. A. I, 2; Scribbler I; Chorus I, 2; SPARTANA Representative I, Stagecraft 3 . . . JANE LAW, To thine own self be true. President of Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2; Orchestra 2. 4; Scribbler Staff 2. 3, Columnist 4; G. A. A. 2, 3; Vice-President of Homeroom 2; Secretary of Sophomore Class 2; F. T. A. 3. 4. President 4; Program Chairman of Beta Tri-Hi-Y 3; Softball Chairman G. A. A. 3; Thespians 3, 4. President 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Program Chairman of Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; Senior Editor of SPARTANA 4. JANE LAWSON, Patience is bitter but reward is sweet. G. A. A. I. 2. 3. 4; Art Club I. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; SPARTANA Representative 4 ... ED LAWTER. There is always safety in valor. Bus driver 2, 3, 4; Visual Aids Assistant 2 . . . ELDORA LAWTER. Be gone, dull care, thou and I can never agree. Chorus 2; D. E. 4. 32 hundred and fifty-six MALCOLM LAWTER, Constantly choose rather to want less than to have more. Audio Visual Aids Assistant 3, 4 . . . HAL LEA, A merry heart, a warming smile, happy is he all the while. Audio Visual Aids Assistant 3, 4; Library Club 3 . . . FRANCES LEE, Once your friend, always your friend from the beginning to the end. Chorus 2, 3; Beta Tri-Hi-Y Program Chairman 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4. BO LEMMON, He that will succeed never knows defeat. Homeroom Treasurer 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Hi-Y Club 3, 4 . . . EVELYN LINDSEY, Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues. G A. A. 2 . . . EMILY LITTLEJOHN. Determination is the master key to success. SPARTANA Representative 2, 3, 4; Scribbler Representative 2: Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2: Delta Pi Science Club 3; Stagecraft 3, 4; Beta Club 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; G. A. A. 4; Thespians 4; F. T. A 4. WILSON LONG, You live but once; make the best of life . . . JANE LOVELACE, Every charitable act is a stepping-stone toward heaven. Homeroom Secretary 2, 3; Biology Club 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Basketball Chairman 3, 4; F. T. A. 3. 4, Vice-President 4; Scribbler Reporter 4; Vice-President of Homeroom 4 . . . MARY MABREY, The pursuit of the perfect, then, is the pursuit of sweetness and light. G. A. A. 2; Library Club 4. MICHAEL MANGUM, A man is what he makes himself. Track 2. 3; Football 3 . . . WAYNE MARSH. ,Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely. Beta Club 3. 4; Delta Pi Science Club 3 . . . RONNIE MARTIN. A cheerful comrade is better than a water-proof coat and a foot-warmer. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 4. 33 Senior Class... Nineteen Two juniors, Ann Sims and Betty Jean Goodwin, reigned as attendants to homecoming queen Carolyn Gash as the highspot of the football season. Co-captains Don Elliott and Wiley Bourne led the Tide to victory in many contests, with Robert Gobble representing S. H. S. at the Shriners' game. The year 1954 will long be remembered for a pair of meteorological extremes that closed Spartan High’s green portals to students during two days of blessed deliverance. In October, unseasonably warm weather made early dismissal necessary; for the first time in our experience a January snow covered the ground to a degree that made attendance impossible. Christmas activities featured various gifts given charitable organizations by the Student Council, G.A.A., Tri-Hi-y, and D.E. Clubs. The holidays were over all too quickly, but January was profitably highlighted by a course on 'how to study,' in hopes of bolstering our courage for the long pull ahead. February saw the screen version of 'The Wizard of Oz‘ produced for the first time in history by high school dramatists. The combined efforts of the Departments of Vocal Music, Orchestra, and Dramatics, coupled with the talents of stars Sheila Wolfe, Mack Burgess, Stephen Wright, and Kenneth Walker, made the production the most extravagant and colorful in the history of Spartanburg. The triumph climaxed a season which also featured the presentation of 'The Night of January 16,' 'A Dream,' and 'Jenny Kissed Me.' Fast on the heels of this musical success came the never-to-be-forgotten 'D Days.' Through use of poster contests and pep rallies to stimulate school spirit, excitement was raised to fever pitch and resulted in a crowning double victory over the undefeated Dreher High Blue Devils. Sparked by co-captains Richard Roher and Wayne Godshall, along with Connie Berry, G. B. Fitch, and Tim Bryant, the Red Birds defeated Dreher of Columbia twice CAROLYN McABEE. A friend in work, in play, in sorrow, the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2; Chorus 2, 3. 4 . . . WAYNE McCARTER, If he will, he will—and he usually can . . . BOB McCOY, His limbs were cast in manly mold, for hardy sports or contest bold. Charlotte. N. C. 2; Football 3. 4; Chorus 3. 4; Track 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Secretary of Homeroom 3, 4; Alpha Hi-Y 4. JIMMY McKINNEY, Wise to resolve and patient to reform. Delta Pi Science Club 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Golf Team 3, 4 . . . ALLEN McRAE, Live, love and laugh. Golf 2, 4; Football 3. 4 . MAXINE McSWAIN. The small courtesies sweeten life. Chorus 2, 3. LEON METCALF, Cheerfulness is an off shoot of goodness . . . MARY MILLS, A friend may well be reckoned a masterpiece of nature . . . GARY MILLWOOD, Dignity of manner, always conveys a sense of reserved force. Thespians 4. 34 hundred and fifty-six to take the AA Championship and ended the season with a record of 18 wins against 4 losses. The time of conventions was upon us once more, with members of the faculty returning home with the spoils. Dr. S. M. Rice, our principal, was elected president of the South Carolina High School League. Mrs. Mattie Joyce Blackwell became chairman of Latin Teachers of the South Carolina Education Association, while Miss Madge Rudd captured the presidency of the State Delta Kappa Gamma PEGGY MITCHELL, True and sincere, loyal and kind— another like her you’ll never find. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; G. A. A. 2; Beta Club 3, 4; Thespians 3, Treasurer 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; Library Club 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . JACK D. MOBLEY, It is great to be great, but greater to be human. Track 2, 3. 4; Football 3, 4 . . . CAROL MOORE. Put all your troubles in the bottom of your heart, sit on the lid and smile. Chorus 2, 3, 4. SHARON MORGAN. It is better to be little and shine than to be big and cast a shadow. Chorus 2, 3, 4 . . . NANCY MOTON, A friend is the first to go in when the whole world goes out . . . JOHNNY PARRIS MULLINS, There's nothing like fun, is there? MARY ELLEN MYERS, What do we live for, if not to make life easier for others. Chorus 2, 3. 4; Secretary of Homeroom 2 . . . GLENYCE NANTZ, Years, beauty, wisdom, courage, virtue, all that happiness and prime can happy call. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Scribbler 2, 3. 4, Representative 3; G. A. A. 2; F. T. A. 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Thespians 3. Secretary 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . CLIFTON NEAL, I dare do all that may become a man; Who dares do more is none. Football 2, 4; Track 2, 3; Band 2; Alpha Hi-Y 4. NORMA NEIGHBORS, Our's not to reason why, Our’s but to do or die . . . RANDALL NEIGHBORS. A life that lives melodious days. Track 2; Sub-Bus driver 2, Bus driver 3. 4 . . . DUKE CURTIS NIVENS. A little wit has pleased me more by half, I didn't come to learn, I came to laugh. Band I. 2. 3. 4; Q. P. O. 4. 35 Senior Class... Nineteen RONNIE NOLAN, “Fortune is merry and in this mood will give us everything . . . MILDRED O BRYANT, A good intention clothes itself with power.' Art Club 4 . . . SHIRLEY O'SHIELDS. “Carefree unassuming, seldom rushing, always smiling, sometimes blushing. Chorus 2, 3, 4, Librarian: Ensemble 2. 3, 4. BILL OVERSTREET, “The fellow who continues pulling the oars seldom has time to rock the boat. Delta Pi Science Club 3. 4; Key Club 3. 4; President of Homeroom 4; Dramatics 4; Art Club 4 . . . EDDIE PACK. “Never explain, your friends don't need it and your enemies won t believe it . . . DEANNA PADGETT, Humility often gains more than pride. JIMMY PARHAM, Learn to live well, or fairly make your will. Football 2 . . . TRU MERLE PARRIS. “A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market. G. A. A. 2; Biology Club 2 . . . DORIS PIERCE. Follow your honest conviction and be strong. Chorus 2, 3; Art Club 4. BOB POTEAT, True bravery is shown by performing without witness what one might be capable of doing before all the world. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Vice-President of Homeroom 2, Secretary 4; Baseball 3, 4; Treasurer of Junior Class 3; Key Club 4; Beta Club 4; F. T. A. 4 . . . ANN POWELL, Her manners are gentle; yet withal she could never be called bashful. Chorus 3, 4 . . . JOYCE POWERS, Her words are trusty heralds to her mind. Chorus 2. 3. 4: SPARTANA Representative 2. 36 hundred and fifty-six CURTIS PRICE. Coolness and absence of heat, indicate fine qualities. Biology Club 2; Football 3. 4; Track 3, 4 . . . ANITA MAXINE PRIMOST, Real worth requires no interpreter, its everyday deeds form its blaienry. Chess Club 2; Scribbler 2, 3, 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Audio Visual Aids 2; Thespians 3, 4; F. T. A. 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . DONALD PRINCE, Never despondent, lighthearted and gay, thinking tomorrow just one more day. Baseball 2, 3, Captain 4; J. V. Basketball 2. 3; Football 3, 4. PEGGY JOYCE PUTMAN, The true measure of life is not length but honesty. Library Club 2; SPARTANA Representative 4 . . . LULA MAE QUEEN, A mind at peace with all below a heart whose love is innocence. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4: Stagecraft 3. 4; SPARTANA Representative 4 . . . ALVIN QUINN, Some prefer to take life as they find it through contentment and quiet philosophy. GAINES RAMSEY, Be tolerant, be truthful, be kind and you will not be forgotten. Band 2 . . . RUTH RANDALL, If to her share some female errors fall, look on her face and you'll forget them all. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2; Biology Club 2; Thespians 4 . . . JOYCE REDWINE, She's pretty to walk with and witty to talk with and pleasant to think on. Treasurer of Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2; Secretary of Homeroom 2, 3. 4; Scribbler Representatives 3; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 3; Delta Pi Science 4. JULIAN REED. Never pass temptation by, it may never come again. Band 2 . . . HARRIET REEVES, As the bright sun glorifies the sky so is her face, illum'd with her eyes. G. A. A. 2, 3; Chorus 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; Delta Pi Science Club 4 . . . MARY DELL REID, There is nothing so strong and safe in any emergency in life as the simple truth. Beta Club 3, D. E. Club 4. 37 Class ■ ■ ■ Nineteen Society. Mist Lillian Grant walked off with the vice-presidency and subsequent top position in the Classroom Teachers division of the S.C.E.A., as well as being elected president ol the Spartanburg County Education Association. The last month ol school brought another honor to S. H. S. in the field ol sports. Composed mainly ol eleventh graders, the baseball team copped the Piedmont Conlerence championship title. The approach of Honors Day. at which we suffered untold agonies while waiting for top positions to be revealed, reminded us ol new responsibility and recognition that would soon be ours. Sadly we watched our companions and leaders rise to receive well earned scholarships and diplomas at the final exercises. Then, in theory at least, we were seniors. BUDDY GAINES. PRESIDENT OF THE SENIOR CLASS. HAS BEEN CALLED AS WITNESS IN THE THIRD AND HIGHEST STAGE OF THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS TRIAL. THE COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENSE MAY NOW CROSS-EXAMINE THE WITNESS. Certain that the final record of the class would assure victory. Joe Alley, president ol the student body, questioned our other trusted leader You, Buddy Gaines, were elected to hold the top position in your class lor the final and most successful period ol its career. By what officers were you assisted? Pointing with pride to the leaders before him. the final witness began his narrative: Serving the senior class were also Max Elliott, vice-president, Nancy Shepherd, secretary, and Stephen Anderson, treasurer. Student Council officers included beside President Alley, Charlie Morgan standing in as vice-president and Ann Sims holding down the secretarial job. At last we could watch our classmates conduct assemblies and welcome our parents at Back-to-School Night. The two publications were in the hands of our own class members this year. The SPARTANA proved the best PAT REID, Her looks do argue her replete with modesty. Chorus 2. 3. 4; Majorette 3 . . . WAYNE RHYMER. So lull ol cheerfulness or good temper, the more it is spent the more it remains . . . MAJOR ROBINSON, Conduct is three-fourths of life. GILBERT ROLAND, My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my women. Basketball 2, 3. 4 . . . TOMMY RUSSELL. Climb though the rocks be rugged. Track 2. 3. 4: Football 2. 3. 4; Art Club 4 . . . KENNETH SAWYER If we don't stand lor something, we may fall lor anything. Bus driver 3. 4. WARREN SCHEERER. Reliability and stability are more essential to success than brilliancy. Bus driver 2, 3, 4 . . . CARROLL SCOGGINS. When you play, play hard. When you work, don’t play at all. Basketball, J. V. 2. 3, Varsity 4; Treasurer of Homeroom 2, Secretary 4; Key Club 3, 4 . . . JO ANNE SCOTT, Sweetness and depth, that is all ol woman. Chorus 2, 3. 4, Librarian 4. 38 hundred and fifty-six yet under the management of Barbara White, editor; Mike Chertok, business manager; and Jane Law, senior editor; while the Scribbler grew to twelve issues under editors Monnie Cannon and Sandra Ballard and business managers Jane Henderson and Constantin Vaseliades. This time it was also our own friends and classmates who headed the various clubs and extra-curricular activities that formed such an integral part of our school careers. Elected presidents or chairmen included Constantin Vaseliades, Beta Club; Max Elliott, Key Club; Jane MARVIN SEAY, Suit your manner to the man. Band I . . . NORMA SEAY, It matters not how long we live, but how. Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Section Manager 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. I. 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 3 . . . JOYCE SEELEY, The greatest essentials of happiness are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Scribbler 2. 3. 4; Secretary of Homeroom 2, 3; F. T. A. 3; Chorus 3, 4; Thespians 3, Vice-President 4, Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4. NANCY SHEPHERD. Her hair is not more sunny than her heart. Vice-President of Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, President 3; G. A. A. 2; Chorus 2, 3. 4; President of Homeroom 2, 3, 4; Vice-President of Sophomore Class 2; Secretary of Junior Class 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4; Secretary of Senior Class 4 . . . REBECCA SHIRLEY, A smile in her eye. Library Club 2. 4 . . . MICHAEL STILL, I do not know of any way so sure of making others happy as being one's self. Football 2. 3; Chorus 2. 3, 4; Track 3. 4; Alpha Hi-Y 3, 4; Scribbler Representative 4. RODNEY SILL, A good laugh is better than any pills. Chorus 2, 3. 4; Baseball 3. 4 . . . ANN SIMS, All the charms of all the Muses. President of Homeroom 2, 3. 4; Attendant at Homecoming 2, 3. 4; Biology Club 2; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2; Delta Pi Science 2; Girls' State 3; Beta Club 3; Chief Marshall 3; Secretary of Student Council 4; Cheerleader 3, Head Cheerleader 4; SPARTANA 3. 4; Scribbler 3; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 ... PAT SLEMONS. Ambition and the will to work are the chief ingredients for success. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Chorus Accompianist 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 3; F. T. A. 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4. ALICE SMITH Wit—'Tis precious as a vehicle of sense. Secretary of Homeroom 2; Library Club 2; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Art Club 4; Delta Pi Science Club 4; Thespians 4 . . . CAROLYN SMITH, She was ever fair and never proud. Had tongue at will, and yet was never proud. Dramatics 2, 3, 4; SPARTANA Representative 2, 3, 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Vice-President of Homeroom 2, Treasurer 4; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; SPARTANA 4; Scribbler 4; Thespians 4 . . . CAROLYN RUTH SMITH. She is gentle as breexes blowing through the trees. Chorus 4. 39 Senior Class...Nineteen JOE SMITH, A man must get a thing before he can forget it. D. E. Club 4 . . . PAUL SMITH. To believe and go forward is the key to success. Biology Club 2; President of Homeroom 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Delta Pi Science 3, 4; Key Club 4 . . . RAY SMITH, Be sure you are right—then go ahead. ROBERT SMITH, Character is what you give. President of Homeroom 2. 4, Treasurer 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Alpha Hi-Y . . . NANCY SNOW, Energy knows no bounds. Chorus 2; President of D. E. Club 4 . . . ELLEN SOLESBEE, Love, sweetness, goodness in her person shines. Beta Tri-Hi-Y I; G. A. A. I, 2; Head of Volleyball 3; Head of Individual Sports 4; SPARTANA 4. HELEN SOLESBEE, Faithful, gentle, and good, wearing the rose of womanhood. Beta Tri-Hi-Y I, Chorus 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. I; Chairman of Individual Sports 2; Chairman of Hiking 3, Secretary 4; Office Worker 3 . . . JACQUIE SPLAWN. As pure as a pearl, and as perfect: a noble and innocent girl. President of Homeroom 2. Secretary 3; Program Chairman of Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2, Treasurer 3; G. A. A. 2; Debating Team 2; Delta Pi Science 3, Secretary 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; Scribbler 3, 4. Representative 3; Thespians 3. 4; Beta Club 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . SANDRA SPLAWN, A pleasant companion on a journey is as good as a carriage. Chorus 2, 3, 4, Section Manager 3. KAY SPROUSE, Hitch your wagon to a star; hang on tight and there you are. President of homeroom 2, 3; Student Librarian 3 . . . JIMMY STEADMAN. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all. Band 2; D. E. 3, 4 . . . JOHN STEADMAN, Manners must adorn knowledge. Speech 2, 3; D. E. Club 4. 40 hundred and fifty-six DAVID ’ RED STEPHENSON. Resolve and thou are free. Football 3; Bus Driver 4 . . . CHARLES STRANGE, Best kind of sport, a pal, true blue. D. E. Club 3, 4 . . . JUDY SWEETLAND. All who joy would win must share— happiness was born a twin. Tri-Hi-Y 3; Chorus 3, 4; SPARTANA Representative 4. PHYLLIS TAYLOR, A rose with all its sweetest, leaves yet folded. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 3; Flagbearer 3 . . . BILLY TENNYSON. Happiness is a good that nature sells . . . MADELINE ELAINE TERRELL. The deed is everything; the fame is nothing. G. A. A. 2, 3. 4; Scribbler 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Delta Pi Science Club 3, 4; Audio Visual Aid; 4. MAY TERRY, She's all my fancy paints her. She’s lovely, she's divine. President of Homeroom 2, Treasurer 3; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Scribbler 2. 3, 4; Thespians 3. 4; Beta Club 3; Delta Pi Science 3, 4; F. T. A. 3. 4; Sophomore Editor of SPARTANA 3, Activities Editor 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . TOMMY TERRY, Conversation is a game of circles. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Homeroom 4; D. E. Club 4 . . . CLIFFORD THOMAS, Silence is more eloquent than words. GERALD THOMAS. If a task is once begun, never leave it till it's done. Band 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Treasurer of Homeroom 3 . . REDDING THOMAS. True and sin- cere, loyal and kind, another just like him you'll never find. Augusta, Georgia 2; Football 3, 4; Track 3, 4 . . . MONTE THOMPSON, He'll find a way. 41 SS... Nineteen Law, Future Teacher of America; Nyra Boyd. Tri-Hi- ; Gerald Huskey, Hi-Y; Jane Law. Thespian Society; Ralph Crutchfield. Delta Pi Science; Georgia Kalangis. Library Club; Barbara Adkins, Girl Athletic Association; and Nancy Snow, Distributive Education. Captain of the Band was Larry Andrews, with Sandra Ballard chairman of the Orchestra and Charles Carroll heading the Chorus. Eventually we looked down from our high positions long enough to realize that there were two classes beneath us that had developed competent leaders. Once more Larry Ayers would lead his class through a year of preparation. The newcomers to Spartan High were fast becoming an important part of it and had chosen Glenn Orr to be their champion. The tense excitement of football season overtook us for the last time as the class watched Joe Alley and Buddy Gaines lead the team valiantly against the best in the area despite injury to many players. As in years past. S. H. S. was again represented at the Shrine Bowl, this time in the person of Connie Berry. Head cheerleader Ann Sims, along with Betty Jean Goodwin, Susan Turner, Jo Carr, Betty McCoy, Susie Clyde, and Elise Brice, contributed to the spirit of 'G-Week' with a pep parade down Main Street. The first offering of the season by the Dramatics Department starred Joyce Seeley, Nyra Boyd, and Don Bryant, all seniors, in Time Out for Ginger. A lavish production of ’Alice in Wonderland' highlighted events of the New Year. Spring brought the long awaited Senior Day, a refreshing disregard of inhibitions coupled with the unveiling of the 1956 SPARTANA. Honors Day brought us the recognition that climaxed three years of hard work and memorable events. Many of us received the competitive scholarship awards that we had sought in a mad confusion of tests and applications. Now it is all over. As we walk across the stage in the SANDRA THOMPSON, Her pleasant smiles and kindly ways will live in our memories all our days. Chorus 2. 3. 4. Ensemble 2. 3. 4; SPARTANA 4 . . . VERA THOMPSON, Conscience is justice’s best minister. Biology Club 2; D. E. Club 3. 4 . . . HAROLD TIMMONS. Not too serious, not too gay, but a jolly good friend in every way. Band 2, 3, 4, Sergeant 4, Pep Band 3. DOUGLAS TODD, A good thought never brought a bad result. Band 2, 3; Baseball Manager 2, 3. 4; Scribbler Representative 4 . . . BENNY TOLLISON, Nothing is so difficult but that it may be found by seeking. Band 2, 3, Lieutenant 4 . . . GARY TOWERY, Who sets men laughing does a useful deed. DOUGLAS TUCKER. Gentle of speech, beneficent of mmd . . . MARY ELIZABETH TURNER. A smile in her eye. Chorus 2, 3, Ensemble 4 . . . SONDRA TURNER, A jolly personality is the greatest gift of all. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; G. A. A. 2, 4; Majorette 3. 42 hundred and fifty-six footprints of those whose precedents have lighted the way for our achievements, we have come to the supreme moment in our lives thus far. There are many here whose paths will never cross again, yet all will go their separate ways strengthened by the bond of common purpose that has brought us to the promise of a challenge that will test every measure of knowledge and experience that we have gained together. THE DEFENSE RESTS. THE VERDICT CANNOT BE RETURNED NOW. BUT MUST WAIT UPON THE FUTURE. SUSAN TURNER. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 3; Treasurer of Homeroom 3, Vice-President 4; Cheerleader 4; Delta Pi Science Club 4. F. T. A. 4; Alpha Tri-Hi-Y 4 . . . JIMMY UDEN. The best of wealth is youth and health and good sound common sense . . . BURNHAM UHLER, Every man has his girt, and the tools go to him that can use them. J. V. Basketball 2. 3; Golf 2, 3, 4; SPARTANA Representative 2; Alpha Hi-Y 3; Assistant Sports Editor of SPARTANA 3. LEON UPTON, A smile is just as big as your heart . . . JENNY LIND VARNER, Be your ownself and leave custom to those who need it. Chorus 2. 3. 4 . . . CONSTANTINE VASELIADES. Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment. Biology Club 2: Scribbler Business Staff 2, 3. Advertising Manager 4- Beta Club 3, President 4; Key Club 3. Secretary 4; Delta Pi Science Club 3, 4; President of Homeroom 3. DON WADDELL, To bear is to conquer our fate. Chaplain of Homeroom 2 . . . FRANCES ELIZABETH WALDROP. This is the porcelain clay of human kind. Chorus 4 . . . DAVID WALKER. With a will to do and a soul to dare. Audio Visual Aids 3. 4. CAROLYN WARD. The face that launched a thousand ships . . . MARGARET WATSON, To do a thing as no one else could do it is worth striving for . . . CECIL WATTS. If we always face the sunshine, the shadows will fall behind. D. E. Club 4. 43 Senior Class... Nineteen CHARLES WEESNER. One makes one's own happiness only by taking care of the happiness of others. Band 2. 3, 4, Officer 4; Visual Aids 2; Key Club 3, 4; Chorus 3. 4; Glee Club 4; Vice-President of Homeroom 4; Scribbler 4 . . . BOBBY WELBORN, Everything comes, if a man will only wait. Bus driver 3, 4 . . BOBBY WESSINGER. It does not pay to worry: the world looks brighter from behind a smile. D. E. 4 DONALO WEST. There is always time to share smiles and goodness everywhere . . . DUANE WEST, His heart as far from fraud as heaven from earth. Scribbler 2, 3, 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Key Club 3, 4; Football 3, 4; President of Homeroom 3; Alpha Hi-Y 4 . . . BARBARA WHITE. For every happy smile, the world whirls on its way with less care. Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Scribbler Representative 2; Vice-President of Homeroom 3; Junior Editor of SPARTANA 3. Editor 4. TINA WILKINS, Be true, for there are those who trust you. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; SPARTANA Representative 2, 3; F. T. A. 4: Student L.brarian 4 . . . CARMEN WILLIAMS. True happiness consists, not in a multitude of friends, but in their worth and choice. Biology Club 2 . . . LIB WILLIS, A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while she knows something. SANDRA SUE WILLIS, She is true to one friend and thus proves herself worthy of many. Biology Club 2; Beta Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3 . . PATRICIA WINES. She is modest, she is shy, but she has mischief in her eye . . . JOE WISHAM. Every man is the son of his own works. Track 2; Alpha Hi-Y 4. hundred and fifty-six JIMMY WRIGHT, “Humble things become the Humble. Charlotte, N. C. 2; Baseball 3. 4; Football 4; Key Club 4; Beta Club 4 . . . BRUCE WYATT, We shall escape the uphill by never turning back. Football 2; Track 2; Manager of Football 3, 4, Basketball and Track 3; Alpha Hi-Y 3. Chaplain 4 . . . CHARLES YEOMANS. Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of our Science. Biology Club 2; “Scribbler 2, 3. 4; Secretary of Homeroom 2, 3, 4; Audio Visual Aids 2, 3, 4; Manager of Football 4. As we leave S. H. S. and look toward the future years, we wish to express our thanks for a job well done to all the teachers who have guided and helped us to achieve our goal of graduation. 45 Senior JANE LAW and MAX ELLIOTT Best All Round .rr re JOSIE DUNBAR and MAX ELLIOTT Best School Citizens Superlatives NYRA BOYD and JULIAN JOSEY Wittiest ANN SIMS and BUDDY GAINES Most Popular Senior JOSIE DUNBAR and CHARLES CARROLL Most Likely to Succeed MONNIE CANNON and STEPHEN ANDERSON Most Intellectual Superlatives PEGGY CHAMBLEE and MIKE SILL Best Dressed BETTY JEAN GOODWIN and ALLEN BROWN Best Looking i o«'f‘ LARRY, SHELBA, EMMETT and KENNETH smile as they think of becoming Seniors Juniors OFFICERS LARRY AYERS........................................President KENNETH PRINCE................................Vice-President SHELBA CARTER......................................Secretary EMMETT PRUITT......................................Treasure: Three years of high school are now behind us, and we are ready for our last lap. As Juniors we have been given additional privileges, the planning and the giving of our beautiful Junior-Senior Dance and the chance to star in theatrical productions. We look back with satisfaction on the place we have made for ourselves at Senior High. From the first we plunged into every school activity open to us. As the end of the year approached, and we heard the term rising Seniors applied to us, and saw our names listed on the top place in student government elections, we realized with regret that there is only one more year of this fascinating experience called high school life. S2 JAY ADAMS LARRY ADAMS ANN AIKEN MITCHELL ALLEN FRED ALVERSON PATSY AMICK BETTY ANDERSON CECILIA ANDERSON BEVERLY BACHELOR TATA BAER SYBIL BAILEY BILLY BALDWIN CALVIN BALLARD MONTE BALLARD GEORGIANN BANKY BOBBY BARNETT BILLIE BENNETT SANDRA BENNETT CRAWFORD BEST SUE BISHOP JO ANN BLACKBURN JAMES BLANTON KAY BOBO PEGGY BOWERS JANICE BOWIE SHIRLEY BOYD LINDA BRADHAM ELISE BRICE 53 TONY BROOKS MARLENE BROWNING DOROTHY BRYANT JERRY BRYANT MARY BURDETTE RAYMOND BURGESS BETTY BURGIN CAROLE BURNETT GLENNA BURNETT ROY ANN BURRELL DEANNA CALDWELL SANDRA CALDWELL HUGH CALDWELL JO CARR SHELBA CARTER JOHN CAUGHMAN SUSIE CLYDE JUDY COGGINS REBECCA COLE MARGARET COLLINS ELEANOR CONNORS KAY COVINGTON CATHERINE COX JIMMY COX WORTH CROCKER CAROLYN CROMER JIMMIE CROMER RAY CROOKS 54 Juniors MARCIA CROUCH JUDY CROW REBECCA CUMMINGS LOUISE DAMERON ANNETTE DANNER PATRICIA DARWIN PATRICIA DAVIS RONNIE DAVIS LEONETTE DEDMOND DUBOSE DELORME PRIOLEAU DEPASS WIILLIAM DERRICK BILLY DISMUKES PATSY DODD BILLIE JEAN DYE KAY EASTERLY JAMES ELEAZER GAIL ELIAS CAROLYN ELROD BILL ERGLE ROGER EVERETT BARBARA FAIRBANKS PAT FERGUSON DIANNE FOSTER LYNDA FOSTER TREVA FOSTER JEAN FREEMAN FRED FULTON 55 LEON GALLOWAY BETTY GARDNER PEGGY JANE GERMAN HANK GIBSON FRANCES GILREATH JACK GLAZENER MARTHA GLAZENER GLENDA GOSNELL BARBARA GOWAN JOANNE GOWAN DOUG GRAHAM DEDO GRAY SHARON GREEN GRETA GREENE PATRICIA GREENE DONNIE GRICE RONNIE GRIFFIN ALAN GRUBBS TED HADDEN BILLY HALL GAIL HAMBY BILLY HANNON SHIRLEY HARDEN MARLENE HARMON JEANNE HARRELSON DONALD HARRISON CAROL HATTAWAY SANDRA HAWKINS 56 ALLEN HAZEL FURMAN HEATHERLY PENELOPE HEATON HOWARD HENDERSON MARIAN HENDRIX LINDA HEWEY JO ANN HILL ELLEN HINES JANE HUSDON JOANNE HUNT BOBBy HURST JOE HyATT BARBARA INGRAM JOANNA JACKSON GLENDA JAMISON LIBBy JAMISON SyLVIA JENNINGS BUDDy JOHNSON DAVID JOHNSON ELIZABETH JOHNSTON JESSIE JONES WAyNE KANIPE TED KATTMAN LINDA KELLER TOMMy KELLy MARCUS KENNEDy CAROLYN KING BECKY KINSEY 57 HUGH KIRBY ROYCE KNEECE CLARA LOU LANCASTER MARVIN LANDFORD LyLE LAWSON CyRIL LEDFORD SHELBy LEE JEAN LENNON SyLVIA LEONARD GARY LILES DEAN LINDSAy PAUL LINDSAY EDWIN LONG ANNE MABRy GAy MADDOX RONNy MARLER CAROLyN MARTIN JUDy MARTIN PEGGy MAyES JANE McABEE BILLy McABEE PATsy McCarter BETTy McCOy ANN McCUTCHEN Patricia McDowell elaine McDuffie PATSy McHUGH BOBBy MclNTyRE 58 KENNETH McKEE DALE McLEAN DOROTHY McLEAN JEANIE McMILLIN JOY MELHUISH BARBARA MELTON GLEN MELTON SYLVIA MESSICK ALICE MILLER BILLY MILLER MELVYN MONTJOY ROY MOORE WILFRED MOORE CHARLES MORGAN DONALD MORGAN EDWARD MULLIS DONNA MYERS LINDA NEIGHBORS SYLVIA NEIGHBORS BOBBY O'QUINN CATHERINE OSBORNE MATTIE LEE OWENS IRENE PAGE PAT PATRICK PATSY PATTON PAT PETTIT DONNIE PETTY CAROL PICKENS 59 GERRY POOLE RICHARD POOLE ANN POSEY BOBBY POTEAT WILLIAM POWELL BENJAMIN PRICE MARTIN PRICE KENNETH PRINCE EMMETT PRUETT HOYT QUINN SHIRLEY QUINN LINDA RAGAN JANICE RAINES WAYNE REECE DONNA GAY RHINEHART MARY RICHERSON WALTER RIDDLE DEWEY ROBERTSON JIMMY ROUSEY MARY ADA RUFF FRANCES SANDERS ANN SATTERFIELD ouida scon CECIL SEAGLE BILL SEARSON BETTY SEAY PAT SEAY SAMMY SELF 60 JOE SEWELL DONNA SHERMAN GERALDINE SISK C. L. SIZEMORE PAUL SKIPPER CARBARA SMITH FRANCES SMITH GLENN SMITH HARRIETT SMITH JOE SMITH TOMMY SMITH NANCY SOUTHERS POLLY SOWELL CAROL ANN SPEAKE GERRY STACY MARIAN STEADMAN CAROL STEPHENSON LINDA STEWART CARL STONE TILLMAN STRANGE JOE SUTTLES ANNE TAYLOR MARVIN TAYLOR DICKY THOMAS NANCY THOMAS PEGGY THOMAS FRED THOMPSON TIMIGALE TINSLEY 61 Juniors NORRIS TISDALE HELENE TRINCHER LEIGH TUNNO HAMISH TURNER LINDA TURNER NORMA TURNER SANDY UNDERWOOD ANN VANDIVER JANET VAN PATTON MARY WALKER DAVID WALLACE JIMMY WEBBER EDNA WEST GAYLE WEST LINDA WEST JOE DAN WHITE JUDY WILKIE ARLENE WILLIAMS BUNNY WILLIAMS DANNY WILLIAMS JANE WILSON JOE WILSON MARTHA WILSON DONNIE WOFFORD ANN WOMELDORF JIMMY WOOD SARAH WOODARD WENDALL WOOLEN 62 Juniors BARBARA WRIGHTSON ERSKINE WYATT JANE YOUNGINEER Going to raid the raiders 63 GLENN, DIXIE, BEN and DORA are all smiles on their second day at S. H. S. Sophomores OFFICERS GLENN ORR . . BEN ALLEN . . DORA HAyES . DIXIE LITTLEJOHN . President Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer How well we remember our first day as Sophomores! Everyone seemed to want to make us welcome—literally; but even the fiftieth time we heard the word in a speech during that first week we didn't mind, because we knew it was sincere. It was almost impossible, from the Freshmen point of view, to pick our own classmates from the crowd. Everybody looked so mature! Of course, there were some who looked as bewildered as we felt—and we figured they were Freshmen too, and some who looked at home—and we put them in the vague classification of upper classmen. Becoming familiar with the school itself was another part of beginning to belong. It was good to begin to get into things. M ARLINE ABBOTT CANTEY ALEXANDER MARY ANN ALFORD BEN ALLEN BRENDA ALLEN JACKIE ALLEN JUNE ALLEN PEGGy ALLEN JUNE AMMONS LAWRENCE AMOS ELAINE ANDERSON RICKy ANDERSON MAUREEN ARMSTRONG BILLy AUSTIN BOBBy AyERS JOHNNy BAGWELL RONALD BAKER FRANCES BARROW HARRIET BARROW DOROTHEA BASKIN DANNA BEACHAM JOSEPHINE BELL GAIL BENBROOK LEON BENEDICT GAIL BENNETT JOyCE BENNETT BOyCE BERRy MARTHA BEVIS ROy BISHOP JANE BISSELL PHOEBE BLALOCK SANDRA BLANCHARD DONALD BLANTON TONy BLUM BRENDA BRAGG GRAHAM BRAMLETTE GAyLE BRANDT LELAND BRANDT BETSy BRIDGES KAyE BRIDGES BETTy JO BROCK RAy BROCK BRENDA BROOKSHIRE DEAN BROWN MALINDA BROWN JOHN E. BRySON MARy H. BUDDIN NANCy BUICE ANN BURGESS NORA BURGESS $ A Sophomore MARION BURGIN JACKIE BURNS CHARLES CABAN EMILY CAMP JOE CAMPBELL MARION CANNON TOMMY CANNON PEGGY CANTRELL CONNIE CARROS LEE CARY JERRY CASH JOE CATON GAIL CECIL KAY CHAPPELL JERRY CHARLES LINDA CLARK ROBERT CLARK CLAUDETTE CLUB BILLY COGGINS FRANCES COLLINS LYNN CONNELL JOANN COOPER OLIVIA COOPER LAURA CORN BILL CRANA CAROLYN CRAWLEY PEGGY CRAWLEY BRENDA CROMER DIANE CROWDER ANNETTE CROWNOVER LINDA CUBITT BRUCE CULBERTSON GAYLE CULVER ANN CUNNINGHAM GARY DARBY BOB DARGIN LINDA DAVENPORT NANCY DEAL LUCRETIA DeLOACH SHIRLEY DETTER PEGGY DILL PEGGY DILL SHIRLEY DILLARD NIXON DOBEY CAROLYN DUFF SARA DUNAGIN FAYSSOUX DUNBAR MARY DUNBAR DONNA EDWARDS LINDA ELAM Class JANE ELSNER JOAN ELSNER JUDY EMORY MARY ALICE EPTON DAVID EUBANKS PATSY EWING MAXINE FAGAN JOY FAIN MAX FAIN JIMMY FAULKNER HAROLD FLEMING BEVERLY FOLGER ANITA FORBIS KENNETH FRADY EDWARD FRANCIS LINDA FRANCIS SIDNEY FRANKLIN STEPHEN FREY LITITIA GALBRAITH BARBARA GARRETT MELVIN GARRETT JIMMY GEDDINGS JERRIS ANN GILLIAM BETH GOOCH BETTY GOWAN CAROLYN GOWAN MILDRED GOWAN SALLY GOWAN DAVID GRAHAM MARGIE GRAVES NANCY GRAY HARVEY GREEN WAYNE GREEN CLAIRE GREGORY ELIZABETH GREGORY MADGE GROCE PHILLIP GROTE JO CARROL GRUBBS TOMMY GRUBBS JERRY GUNTER MARJORIE GURLEY PEGGIE HAMES RUTH HAMMETT EDITH HANNA CURTIS HANVEY ROBERT HARBISON JOHN HARGREAVES BRENDA HARMON DIXIE HARRELSON BRENDA HARRIS ■ PATSY HARRIS PATRICIA HAWKINS DORA HAYES GAIL HAYNES EDDIE HENDERSON WILLA LEE HENDRIX ANN HILL GAY HILL JUDITH HOLBROOK ANNE LYNNE HOLCOMBE PAUL HOLCOMBE BARBARA HOLLINGSWORTH ROSS HOLMES LORETTA HOLT MARILYN HOPPES BETTY HUDGENS CLAUDE HUNT GAIL HURD RONALD HUSKEY BETTY JO HYATT JOYCE INMAN EARLINE JAMES LINDA JENKINS RUBY JENNINGS BARBARA JERNIGAN RONNIE JOHNSON MARY JONES HELEN JOSEY BRUCE JUSTICE SALLY KENNEDY KAY KENNEMUR GEORGIA KERR GRACE KESLER PHILLIP KNOX LARRY LAMPLEY SHELLEY LANCASTER BARBARA LANFORD LYNNE LARKIN TOMMY LAYTON DONNIE LEE DONNIE LINDSAY ROGER LINDSAY MIMI LITTLE DIXIE LITTLEJOHN BOYCE LOWE LUCILLE WILKIE JACKI LUSSARDI BRUCE LYDA JOHNNY MANATIS SHELLIE MARTIN Class BARBARA MAXWELL MARY CLARE McABEE PAT McABEE BOBBY McCALL LAMAR McCALLISTER MARSHALL McCLINTOCK ELIZABETH McCOWN johnny McKinney ALICE McKNOWN WILLIAM MILAN MACK MILES JEANNINE MILLER WAYNE MILLWOOD WILLIAM MOODY BARBARA MOORE EUGENE MOORE JEAN MOORE KATHERINE MOORE LARRY MOORE SYLVIA MORRIS FRANCES MOSS JILL MULLINS BILL MYRES BETTY NANTZ BILLI BETH NASH DUVY NASH LINDA NELSON GAYLE NEWBURY JIMMIE NIX MADELINE NOEL FLOYD NOLAN MAC NOLAN GLENN ORR BILLIE O'SHIELDS VICKY on SUSIE PAGE GRADY PAINTER RICHARD PARRIS LANIE PENDLETON ELIZABETH PETTIT EVELYN PHILLIPS JIMMIE PHILLIPS PATSY PHILLIPS SUZANNE PICKENS RONALD POOLE NORMAN POPE KENNETH POTEAT MARLENE POTEAT JIMMY POWELL BARBARA PRINCE PATSY PUTMAN AGNES REED HARRIET QUINN SONNY QUINN TRUDI RAMSEY DORIS RIDGEWAY CLAUDETT RIDINGS REGINA ROBERTS TOMMY ROBERTSON PATTY ROEHL DORIS ROGERS NANCY ROSS LAURENE ROTHROCK LARRY SCOGGINS MARY SCRUGGS ALAN SEAY EARL SEAY MARY ANN SEAY JUDY SCHREINER PHILLIP SILL CAROLINE SIMMONS LINDA SIMMONS JOHN SITTON HELEN SKIPPER DAVID SMITH DOROTHY SMITH FRED SMITH IRENE SMITH NANCY SMITH PAUL SMITH SUE SMITH BARBARA SPARKS PATRICIA SPARKS SANDRA SPEARE BERTHA SPENCER ROBERT STALVEY SANDRA SWATEK KENNETH TALBERT BARBARA TAPP JEAN THOMAS RAY TINDALL GAIL TINSLEY LOU TURNER FREIDA WALKER BARBARA WEBBER GILBERT WEBBER ANN WESSINGER DAVID WEST ELAINE WHISENHUNT WADE WHITE PAT WHITLOCK KAY WILKINS JOLENE WILLARD ELIZABETH WILSON JERRY WILSON LARRY WILSON GARY WOFFORD ROSEMARY WOLFE EUDORA UPTON GAIL YARBOROUGH TOMMY YEAGER We remember friendly chats before school 71 THESE THINGS WE REMEMBER . . . Bookweek Assembly; Visits to Miss Blakely; Back-to-School Night; Pep rally on Morgan Square; Parade down Main Street; The smell of cedar coming from Mr. DeLoach’s woodwork room; Cramming for tests; Teachers recording grades; Dr. Rice serves lunch to the students. 72 The Spartana MRS. RUBY ALVERSON Advisor JANE LAW Senior Editor MIKE CHERTOK Business Manager BARBARA WHITE Editor The SPARTANA, the school yearbook of S. H. S., is published annually by the SPARTANA Staff. The Annual records all events of the school year and the history of the Senior Class. Autumn brought the usual ordeal of picture taking, which even with the staff’s efficiency, seemed endless. Mike’s salesmen went forth daily to use their winning smiles and bring in the ads that paid our bills. As February 1 loomed on the horizon, Barbara frantically slapped deadlines on everyone, and Mrs. Alverson began checking over copy in her sleep. After the final mad rush to get copy completed and the dummy exactly right, we saw it off to Charlotte with a sigh of deep relief and began counting days till delivery date. The SPARTANA is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association and the South Carolina Yearbook Association. 74 The Spartana Staff First Row: JOSIE DUNBAR. Assistant Senior Editor; KAY EASTERLY, Junior Editor; JEAN LENNON. Assistant Junior Editor; JEANNE HARRELSON, Sophomore Editor; EDITH HANNA. Assistant Sophomore Editor; JEANIE McMILLIN, Art Editor; MAY TERRY, Activities Editor. Second Row: SAMMY SELF, Assistant Activities Editor; RALPH CRUTCHFIELD. Sports Editor; RAYMOND BURGESS Assistant Sports Editor; JACKIE BROWN. Feature Editor; SUSIE CLYDE. Assistant Feature Editor; SANDRA THOMPSON. Typist; ELLEN SOLESBEE, Typist. Third Row: PAT BRADFORD. Typist; JANE BENNETT, Typist; KAY COVINGTON. Business Staff; ANN SIMS. Business Staff; CAROLYN SMITH. Business Staff; FRED THOMPSON. Business Staff; WILFRED MOORE, Business Staff. Spartana Assembly Pa. look at this wonderful book the staff put out in Congratulations. Gail, on winning the 1956 Spartana 1900. We sure did have fun working on it.” Poster Contest, says one artist to another. JOSIE DUNBAR AND MIKE CHERTOK GAIL NEWBURY AND JEANNE McMILLIN 75 The Scribbler Left to Right: MISS SMITH. Adviser: CONSTANTINE VASELIADES. Advertising Manager; MONNIE CANNON. Editor-in-Chief; JANE HENDERSON. Business Manager; SANDRA BALLARD. Managing Editor. Spartan High Students who seek a medium of service to the school as well as exploratory journalistic experience have found an outlet for creative writing or salesmanship abilities in reporting and editing news or managing finances for the '‘Scribbler”. Under the direction of Miss Christine Smith, adviser, a staff of 90 publishes six pages of pertinent news, feature articles, sports coverage, and editorial comment twelve times a year, obtainable by subscription only. Although staff members do not have the advantage of a journalism class to train editors and reporters, the Scribbler” has won first places in state competition and All-American ratings in the past eight years. It is a member of Quill and Scroll, The National Scholastic Press Association, and the South Carolina Scholastic Press. Seated. Left to R.ght: TOMMY SMITH. HAPPY KNEECE. DUANE WEST. GEORGIA KALANGIS. PEGGY MAYES. JULIAN JOSEY. MAX ELLIOTT. Standing: LARRY ANDREWS. CHARLES WEESNER. Staff MICKEY ALLEN BETTY ANDERSON STEPHEN ANDERSON BABS BACHELOR GEORGIANN BANKY DOROTHEA BASKIN JO ANN BLACKBURN MARY ALICE BLALOCK GAYLE BRANDT BETSY BRIDGES JANICE BURRELL SHELBA CARTER JAMES COUCHELL KAY COVINGTON BRENDA CROMER JUDY CROW DONNA CULBERTSON ANN CUNNINGHAM SUSIE CLYDE LEONETTE DEDMOND LUCRETIA DcLOACH PRIOLEAU DePASS CAROLYN DUFF MARY DUNBAR HARRIETT FLEMING DIANNE FOSTER LYNDA FOSTER KITTY FREY NANCY GRAY BARBARA GOWAN DEDO GRAY NED GWATHMEY EDITH HANNA DIXIE HARRELSON JEANNE HARRELSON DORA HAYES MARIAN HENDRIX JO ANN HILL ELLEN HINES EVELYN HINES ANNE LYNNE HOLCOMBE BETTY HUDGENS JANE HUDSON FRED HURD BETSY INGHAM RONNIE JOHNSON LINDA KELLER ROYCE KNEECE CLARA LOU LANCASTER SHELLEY LANCASTER ELLEN LANIER JANE LOVELACE ANN McCUTCHEN SYLVIA MORRIS BETTY NANTZ GLENYCE NANTZ MADELINE NOEL CAROL PICKENS ANITA PRIMOST MARY ADA RUFF JOYCE SEELEY DONNA SHERMAN CAROLYN SMITH PAUL SMITH JACQUIE SPLAWN CAROL STEPHENSON ELAINE TERRELL MAY TERRY HAMISH TURNER PAT WHITLOCK BUNNY WILLIAMS ANNE WOMELDORF CHARLES YEOMANS 77 MR. C. E. LANDRUM.........................Director JOYCE SEELEY.........................Vice-President JANE LAW.................................President GLENYCE NANTZ..............................Secretary PEGGY MITCHELL.............................Treasurer 7S Beta Club OFFICERS CONSTANTIN VASELADES . . . President SANDRA BALLARD .... Vice-President JANE HENDERSON.............Secretary CHARLES CARROLL............Treasurer MISS MARGARET STEPHENSON, MRS. FREDERICA BROWN . . . Advisors February 10, 1956, ANN SIMS (Center) was crowned Valentine Queen at the Annual Beta Club Dance. Lelt to Right: NED GWATHMEY, BETTY JEAN GOODWIN, JOE JENKINS, SUSAN TURNER, DAVID DENNIS, ANN. CHARLES CARROLL, NANCY SHEPHARD, JERRY PARRIS, PEGGY CHAMBLEE, BOB McCOY. This club consists of students who have attained and maintained a high scholastic average. The club, consisting of juniors and seniors, is a member of the National Hon- orary Organization. Many interesting programs are given during the year and the year is climaxed by the annual Beta Club dance. MR. ROBERT SIMMONS BAND OFFICERS Director Front Row, Left to Right: Captain: LARRY ANDREWS. Lieutenants: MIKE CHERTOK. CHARLES WEESNER. BENNY TOLLISON. Second Row: First Sergeant: CRAWFORD BEST. Sergeants: HAROLD TIMMONS. W. C. BAIN. ROGER BIBB. EZELL CLINE. Corporals: MARVIN TAYLOR. Third Row: ROY MOORE. INA KING. MARY ADA RUFF. BILLY BALDWIN. BOBBY O'QUINN. LUCILLE WILLIAMS. The Band IN GREAT DEMAND FOR HALFTIME SHOWS Immediately after opening day at school the band started intensive preparation for the big schedule ahead. During first period sounds from the Band Room indicated they were practicing full force. The band marched for all home football games and for the majority of out-of-town games. The popular halftime shows were made more interesting by the flag carriers and the dignified drum major. Practicing before school made these near-perfect shows possible. They also played at all Pep Rallys. The whole school will never forget the wonderful arrangement of “Dixie.’ BAND MEMBERS Oboe: DUSTY GRAY. Bells: KAY BRIDGES. Flute: CHARLES WEESNER. JOHN SITTEN. ROYCE KNEECE. STEPHEN SHAPIRO. JOHN McKinney, alice McKOwn. joe dan white, phillip knox. BRUCE JUSTICE. EDWARD FRANCIS. MICHAEL HARRELSON. JIMMY GEDDINGS. Alto Clarinet: EZELL CLINE. GEORGE BEGG Bass Clarinet: BONNIE BEACHAM. RONALD BAKER. Alto Sax: INA KAY KING. ALAN GRUBBS. Tenor Sax: BILLY EDMUNDS. Bar,tone Sax: BOYCE BERRY. Bassoon. Drum Major: CRAWFORD BEST. Bassoon, Soprano Sax: AGNES REED. French Horn: MIKE CHERTOK. MARY ADA RUFF. RONNIE GARREN. LEON BENEDICT. GARY HUTCHINS. GEORGIA KERR. WILLIAM POWELL, PHILIP GROTE. Cornets: LARRY ANDREWS. BILLY BALDWIN. BUNNY WILLIAMS. ALAN GEDDINGS. CURTIS NIVENS. ROBERT HARBISON. FRED SMITH. BERT COCKRELL. ROBERT CLARK, PEGGY DILL. Trumpet: BOBBY O'QUINN. WADE WHITE. FRED THOMPSON. GILBERT WEBBER. RICHARD PARRIS. Trombone: HAROLD TIMMONS. DEAN BROWN. GERALD THOMAS. HAR VEY GREEN. Bass Trombone: JEAN CANNON. KENNETH POTEAT. Baritone Horns: BENNY TOLLISON, ROY BISHOP. DONALD BLANTON. ROBERT STALVEY. Bass Drum: W. C. BAIN. Cymbals: DOROTHY SMITH. Snare Drum: ROGER BIBB, JOSEPH SUTTLES. DAVID VARNER, DAVID DANIELS, WAYNE LOWE. Basses: ROY MOORE. BOBBY PACK. DONALD GREER. BOYCE LOWE. HAROLD FLEMING. BOBBY AYERS. Pep Band These are a group of musicians selected from the marching and concert band to play at cheer practices and basketball games. This group adds much to team enthusiasm and all-round school spirit. Their unfailing interest in these extra-curricular activities have added much to the student life at Spartanburg High School. They are under the direction of Mr. Robert Simmons. Ensemble MR. JOHN MABRY Director First Row. Left to Right: SUE BISHOP. MARIE AMICK. SANDRA HAWKINS SYLVIA CHRISTOPHER. JACKIE BROWN. Second Row: CECILIA ANDERSON JENNY JONES. JO ANN HUNT. NANCY THOMAS. SUE BLANTON. PAT SLE MONS. JANE HENDERSON Third Row: PAT PATRICK. LINDA BRADHAM DOLORES FOWLER. JANIS HARRISON. CAROLYN ELROD. LUNELIA HENDER SON. SANDRA THOMPSON. PAT AMICK. SHIRLEY O'SHIELDS. MARY TURNER JO ANN BLACKBURN. Standing: NANCY SHEPHERD. BETTY NANTZ. Chorus The new chorus members were a little awed as they stepped into the chorus room last fall. How could they possibly sing as well as the old members? Mr. Mabry, however, soon had everyone in “Good voice” with his familiar, “You can’t sing unless you support the tone!” “Mee, Mo, Mah, May, Moo,” begins their daily vocalizing. Beginning early in the fall, the girls and boys swept through a whirlwind of new and old songs, proving to their audience over and over that they were worthy of the acclaim given to them. Remember their arrangement of Battle Hymn of the Republic” as an example of their excellent performances throughout the year. n P P mm First Row, Left to Right: TOMMY TERRY. RICHARD ESKEW, JIMMY COUCHELL, PHILLIP SILL. WILLARD HAYES. Second Row: LYLE LAWSON. LAURENCE AMOS. BETTY JEAN GOODWIN. Accompanist; CHARLES CARROLL. KENNETH PRINCE. Third Row: ROSS HOLMES. DAVID EUBANKS. KENNETH WHITT. FLOYD NOLAN. DON McCURRY, CHARLES WESENER. RODNEY SILL. MIKE SILL. LYNN CONNELL. RONNIE MARLER. ROY MOORE. MARVIN TAYLOR. SONNY QUINN. MARION BURGIN. Absent when picture was made: BUZZY HALL and BRYAN COGGINS. Glee Club MR. HENRY JANIEC Director of Orchestra Orchestra A SYMPHONY BY STUDENTS Early in the fall the orchestra started out with serious intentions and definite plans to make this a successful year in every way, and they achieved just that. They rehearsed busily for concerts and all-state events. Back to School night they supplied background music during the social. In April they appeared on television and gave a very interesting program. For the past three years they have received a superior rating at the state contest. They played with polish and precision on many other occasions during the year. Violin: SANDRA BALLARD. O'NEAL PAGE. MARY ADA RUFF. EVELYN HINES. MARY HOY. GEORGIA KALANGIS, SANDRA BENNETT. SHELLEY LANCASTER. MARIAN HENDRIX. RUTH HARMON BARBARA WHITE. ANNE LYNN HOLCOMBE. HARRIETT SMITH. MARY LENNON. MARY COLEMAN. AUEAH KIRBY, AUDREY CUMMINGS. MARY ANN BEST. Viola: LEONETTE DEDMOND. WALLACE JOHNSON. Cello: IRENE PAGE. DORIS RIDGEWAY. PRIOLEAU DePASS. ELOISE BATES. Bass: ANN VANDIVER. LANIE PENDLETON. Flute: JEAN LENNON. BILLY MILLER. Oboe: DONALD GRAY. Bassoon: CRAWFORD BEST. Trumpet: BILLY BALDWIN. MIKE CHERTOK. JACK ALLEN. Trombone: DEAN BROWN. Piano: PAT SLEMONS. The Future Teachers of America OFFICERS JANE LAW..........................President JANE LOVELACE................Vice-President JACKIE BROWN......................Secretary LEONETTE DEDMOND..................Treasurer MISS VIVIAN DRUMMOND . . . Advisor The Future Teachers of America is a chapter of a national organization. The members are selected by members of the faculty for scholastic ability and dependability. During the year interesting talks, panel discussions, and guest speakers fill the programs. Every year members of the club attend the annual F. T. A. convention in Greenwood. OFFICERS RALPH CRUTCHFIELD.............President PAUL SMITH.....................Vice-President JACQUIE SPLAWN................Secretary ELLEN LANIER..................Treasurer MISS JEANETTE FLOyD. MISS LUCILLE HUGGIN . . . Advisors The Delta Pi Science Club is open to students who have attained a certain average in either a math or a science course. During the year many interesting programs are given by club members or guest speakers. The club meets on the first Monday each month. Several field trips were taken during the year to acquaint the members with different phases of science and math. Delta Pi Science Club First Row. Seated, Left to Right: MARY BRADLEY, GEORGIA KALANGIS. BEULAH WEEKS. Second Row: CHRISTINE WILKINS. MARY MABREY. CAROL STEPHENSON. MONNIE CANNON Third Row: CLARA LOU LANCASTER. EVELYN HINES. Fourth Row: JAMES GILBERT. JOHN EARL BRYSON. GARY GRIFFIN. LENA LEE HART. WILLA HENDRIX. NORA BURGESS. LORETTA HOLT. MRS. ELIZABETH STEPHENS and MRS. PAT McKINNEY. Advisors. Fifth Row: THELMA HOWARD. TOMMY GROCE. REBECCA SHIRLEY. EARLINE JAMES. SHIRLEY O'SHIELDS. Library Club OFFICERS OFFICERS MAX ELLIOTT.................President STEPHEN ANDERSON . . . Vice-President JOHN FISHER................Treasurer. CONSTANTINE VASELIADES . . Secretary Members of the Key Club strive to achieve the highest standards for the school and also to promote good citizenship. Members are elected on a bssis of leadership, character, and achievement. Each year the Key Club sponsors some worthwhile project. This organization is sponsored by Dr. Spencer M. Rice and is similar to the Kiwanis Club of our city. Key Club GEORGIA KALANGIS....................President CAROL STEVENSON .... Vice-President BEULAH WEEKS........................Secretary This club consists of thirty-one students who volunteer to give at least two hours of their time to library work. They belong to the District and State Library Associations. One of their members, Monnie Cannon, is State President. This club meets once a month. The Library Club project for this year is to give at least two programs at Mountain View Home for the Aged. The purposes of the club are to give better library service to the school, to acquaint student librarians with library practices, and to encourage librarianship. First Row. Left to Right: TOMMY SMITH. RALPH CRUTCHFIELD. LARRY AYERS. GERALD HUSKEY. JOHN FISHER. STEPHEN ANDERSON. CONSTANTINE VASELIADES. Second Row: NED GWATHMEY. MIKE CHERTOK. MITCH ALLEN bobby McIntyre, joe alley, bill Overstreet, larry Andrews. Third Row: PAUL SMITH. HANK GIBSON. BUDDY GAINES. CHARLES MORGAN. CHARLES WEESNER. WAYNE HAMMETT. CRAWFORD BEST. Fourth Row: JIMMY WRIGHT LEIGH KOLLMER. BOBBY POTEAT, DUANE WEST. CARROLL SCOGGINS. RAYMOND BURGESS. Fifth Row: DR. SPENCER M. RICE. TOMMY KELLEY. BOBBY O'QUINN. CHARLES CARROLL 85 First Row, Left to Right: NANCY SNOW. TILLMAN STRANGE. NORMA TURNER. JONES HATCHETTE. IRENE EASLER. JIMMY STEADMAN. Second Row: MARY DELL REID. GRETA GREENE. REBECCA KINSEY. JOYCE EDMUNDS. TREVA FOSTER. BARBARA BAKER. MILDRED HOLDER. Third Row: BELVA HUETT, PEGGY JENKINS. FREIDA GROOMS. EDWINA LANFORD GAIL BURNETT. LOUISE DAMERON. MONTE BALLARD. ELDORA LAWTER. ANN DANNER. Fourth Row: PERRY BROWN. CHARLES STRANGE. BOBBY WESSINGER. JOHN STEADMAN. DOUGLAS ERSKINE, HERBERT HENDERSON. HENRY LEMONS. JOE SMITH. MRS. KARL JEFFCOAT. Fifth Row: HUGH CALDWELL. TOMMY TERRY, WAYNE HILL. MAJOR ROBINSON. MARCUS KENNEDY. CECIL WATTS. Distributive Education The D. E. Club is an organization for High School students who are interested in careers in retail, wholesale, and service business—in careers in the distributive field. The Club provides activities which will aid the members to develop self-confidence in the performance of their jobs. Each member is talcing courses under the D. E. program. They receive training and actual work experience which will better fit them for the business world. Mrs. Karl Jeffcoat sponsors this club. The Club won third place in the South Carolina Club of The Year contest in March, 1955. 1956 Honors: “D. E. Club of Year.” Nancy Snow elected Vice-President of S. C., D. E. Clubs. OFFICERS NANCY SNOW..................President TILLMAN STRANGE . Vice-President NORMA TURNER .... Secretary JONES HATCHETTE . . . Treasurer IRENE EASLER— Education Promotion Manager JIMMY STEADMAN . . . Historian 86 Audio-Visual Aids Department The Audio-Visual Aids Department, composed of Qualified Projection Operators and their assistants, is an organization in our school which sees that the equipment, including projectors and screens, is placed in the proper room. Under the direction of Miss Madge Rudd the Q. P. O.’s are completely in charge of the movie projectors, the film strip machines, and the opague projectors in daily use here at the school. Left to Right: MALCOLM LAWTER, HAL LEA, JOHN EARL BRYSON, TONY BLUM, CHARLES CABAN. MISS MADGE RUDD. DAVID WALKER. CHARLES YEOMANS, BRUCE CULBERTSON. Absent when picture was made: BILL EDMUNDS and WAYNE McCARTER. 87 Sigma Tri-Hi-Y OFFICERS DORA HAyES...................President HELEN JOSEY .... Vice-President DIANE CROWDER .... Secretary NANCy BUICE...............Treasurer SHELLy LANCASTER . . . Chaplain JOy FAIN, FRANCES BARROW— Program Chairmen This is a Christian Club carried on in co-operation with the V. M. C. A. Our aim is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. Our purpose is to be strong in body, mind, and spirit, and to live in a Christian way in our homes, schools, churches, and neighborhoods. Our Club projects for the coming year are to have a Christmas party for underprivileged children and to entertain the children of the hospitals by reading and talking to them. OFFICERS BETTy McCoy...............President KAy EASTERLy . . . Vice-President SANDy UNDERWOOD . . Secretary LEONETTE DEDMOND . . Treasurer BETTy ANDERSON .... Chaplain MARION HENDRIX. LyNDA FOSTER . Program Chairmen The purpose of the Beta Tri-Hi-y Club of Spartanburg High School is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school and community, high standards of Christian living. Our aim is to fulfill the ideals of the purpose. Membership of the Beta Tri-Hi-y Club is open to any of the Junior Class who is seriously interested in the club. The yearly project of our club is to contribute to World Service in every opportunity we have. Kay Easterly and Sandy Underwood were elected to State Offices. Beta Tri-Hi-Y 88 OFFICERS Alpha Tri-Hi-Y NYRA BOYD..........................President JOSIE DUNBAR . . . Vice-President OFFICERS GERALD HUSKEY .... President MIKE CHERTOK . . . Vice-President CHARLES CARROLL . . . Secretary ALLEN GEDDINGS .... Treasurer RALPH CRUTCHFIELD. Sargeant-at-arrm This is a Christian club connected with the y. M. C. A. and the school that strives to meet the high standards of the national organization. The club which is affiliated with the Tri-Hi-Y clubs carries on numerous worthwhile project; during the year. Some of these projects are selling Beat Gaffney ribbons, sponsoring Goodfellow projects, and ushering at the Christmas program at the Memorial Auditorium. This club has as its sponsors Mr. Gordon Hughes and Mr. J. P. Holt. JANE HENDERSON . . . Secretary MARY ALICE BLALOCK . . Treasurer WANDA COOPER .... Chaplain PEGGY CHAMBLEE. JANE LAW— Program Chairmen MISS MORROW..................Advisor The purpose of the Alpha Tri-Hi-y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian living. The club is the senior branch at S. H. S. of the Tri-Hi-y clubs and is affiliated with the y. M. C. A. and the Hi y. The yearly project of the club is to do worthwhile projects within the community and to contribute to the World Service. Alpha Hi-Y Bus Drivers THESE BIG WHEELS KEEP THE BUSES ROLLING First Row: NORRIS TISDALE. JANE BRANDT. Second Row: DANNY GLOVER. DONALD MORGAN. BOBBY WELBORN. WARREN SCHERRER. KEN-NETH SAWYER. TILLMAN STRANGE. Third Row: BRYAN COGGINS. ED LAW-TER. RANDALL NEIGHBORS. DAVID STEPHENSON. WILLIAM DERRICK. Fourth Row: FRED TONEY. JERRY DAVIS. REECE DANIALS, HOWARD PLESS. Every morning some seventeen sleepy-eyed teenagers get up, hastily throw some clothes on, gulp down their breakfast, stumble out the door, to their vehicles, and head into the cold, gray dawn. In the space of an hour or so, they pick up over a hundred children and cart them off to the various schools. In this one-semester course students learn the proper manner of driving. During the day students hold their class in a dual-control car learning the mechanics of an automobile and its use. This course is under the direction of Mrs. Florence Burch. Left to Right: FRANCES LEE. FRANCES WALDROP. MARY McDANIEL, JERRY BATES. MRS. BURCH. LOUISE ANDERSON. In the car: NANCY LARK. JO ANN GOWAN. Driver Training Class 90 Office Workers Left to Right. Standing: PEGGY CHAM-BLEE. PEGGY PUTMAN. NANCY CAN-NON. CAROL SCOGGINS. DORIS PIERCE. BARBARA ANN ATKINS. JO ANN BOBOTES, JANE LOVELACE. Seated: MISS BEE SOLESBEE. The Office Workers are a group of students who are chosen for their efficiency and ability by the faculty. They work during vacant periods answering telephones, running errands, typing, and doing odd jobs. They are a great service to both students and teachers. The group works under the direction of Miss Bee Solesbee. OFFICERS JEANNE McMILLIN . . . President MARY LYNN CALDWELL. Vice-Pres.dent PATSY DODD . . Secretary-Treasurer ETHEL KARAGEANNES— Committee Chairman Any student who is seriously interested in art is eligible for the Art Club. The Club meets in the art room after school, every first and third Wednesday. The purpose of the club is to plan and carry out projects for the school and city. The club is useful in making drawings and posters on special occasions for the school. It also tries to bring out one's individual talent. It takes some of the duties away from the Art Class, so that the class has more time to work as a whole. The club also goes on field trips and puts on exhibitions for the public. Mr. Robert Malone is sponsor. Art Club 91 Spartana Representatives First Row. Seated. Left to Right: JANE McBEE. MARY ADA RUFF. JANE LAWSON. PAT SLEMONS. JEAN LENNON MARION HENDRIX, EMILY LITTLEJOHN. CAROLYN SMITH. EDITH HANNA. LULA MAE QUEEN. Second Row-JOY FAIN. GAIL HAYNES, LENA LEE HART. LINDA HUGHEY. LINDA KELLER. JUDY SWEETLAND. DALE McLEAN ETHEL KARAGEANNES. PEGGY MAYES. MRS. RUBY ALVERSON. Advisor. Third Row: NANCY GRAY. KAY CHAP PELL. DORA HAYES. FRANCES COLLINS. TONY BROOKS. ALICE McKOWN. HELEN JOSEY. PAT PETTIT. DEDO GREY, CLARA LOU LANCASTER. Standing: HAPPY BARROW. MARION CANNON. LINDA FOSTER DAVID WEST KENNETH TALBERT. RICHARD ESKEW. STEPHEN FREY. PEGGY PUTNAM. Each year a student is chosen from each Homeroom to aid the SPARTANA Staff in its campaign for subscriptions. It is their duty to carry on the necessary work in the Homerooms. They aid the SPARTANA Staff in the campaign and in the SPARTANA Assembly. Many representatives lend their talents by making posters and helping with the publicity. They work under the direction of Mrs. Charles Alverson. 100 per cent Homeroom JOE ALLEY. JANE BENNETT. SUE BLANTON. BOBBY BROOKS. JAMES BROWN. DONALD BRYANT, JOYCE CAMP. WANDA COOPER. EZELL CLINE, NANCY COGGINS. JERRY DAVIS. DAVID DENNIS. CHARLES ELLIS. RICHARD ESKEW. KITTY FREY. EDITH JETT. JANE LOVELACE. WAYNE McCARTER. JIMMY McKinney, leon metcalf, Gary mill-wood. GLENYCE NANTZ. DEANNA PADGETT. RUTH RANDALL. PATSY REID. REBECCA SHIRLEY. MAY TERRY. REDDING THOMAS. DUANE WEST. JOE WISHAM and MISS JOHNSON Without a doubt section 12-29 has become in three short years, one of the top homerooms in the school. They not only won the SPARTANA drive, but also the Scribbler” drive. Miss Johnson, the homeroom teacher of this class will have every right to remember and be proud of her homeroom 12-29. CLIFTON TACKLE ALLEN MWAE TACKLE SOB BUS tackle RONNIE MARTIN TACKLE JERRYWARRlS STEPHEN CONNIE eko ANDERSON BERRY X eno end COACH COACH CUMMINS BOB SMITH guako SONNY ECUS GUARD 0 � O CR E THOMAS CHARLES MOROAN GUAQO DOmeP VC£ QUAJtT£ e«CK___________ First Row. Seated. Left to Right: DEWEY ROBERTSON. CARL DUNN. GLENN SAWYER. CHARLES MORGAN. BOBBY SMITH. DON DETTER, CHARLES ELLIS. DON GOWAN. GERALD HUSKEY. BOB McCOY. Second Row: ALLEN McRAE, DAVID DENNIS. CONNIE BERRY. DICKIE THOMAS. JIMMY MOORE. JIMMY WEBBER. BILL ERGLE, BOBBY POTEAT. DUANE WEST. EDWARD MULLIS, RONNIE DAVIS. JOHN FISHER. Third Row: JIMMY WRIGHT. JACK MOBLEY. CLIFTON NEAL. STEPHEN ANDERSON. BOBBY BUSBIN, BUDDY GAINES. CURTIS PRICE. DONALD PRINCE. JOE ALLEY, LARRY AYERS. JERRY PARRIS. VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY First Row. Seated, Left to Right: EARL SEAY. MAX FAIN. RICHARD OVER. STREET. JOHN BAGWELL. JOE CAMP-BELL. BEN ALLEN. RAY BROCK. SAMMY SELF. DuBOSE DeLORME. SONNY QUINN. JIMMY WEBBER. BOB DARGIN. JACKIE GREEN. GERALD GOWAN. CALVIN BALLARD. GRAHAM BRAMLETTE. DONNIE LEE. GLENN ORR. JIMMY GEDDINGS. LARRY SCOGGINS. PAUL HOLCOMBE. CANTY ALEXANDRIA. LAWRENCE AMOS. JERRY GUNTER. ROGER EVERERT, PAT McABEE. TOMMY LAYTON. ALLEN SEAY. MURRY JENNINGS. 96 VISITORS HOME YARDS TO GO DOWN _ Top Left: Highlighting the game was the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, PEGGY CHAMBLEE, by last year's queen, CAROLYN GASH. Top Right: The band is waiting to play during the half-time period. Center: The clock shows only 10 minutes left to play as Spartanburg is winning 34 to 0. Bottom Left: BRUCE and ALLEN take time out to smile at the camera before getting CLIFTON ready to go back in the game Bottom Right: PAUL is heading for another touchdown. 97 1955-56 UPPER STATE CHAMPION! Team Team Team Team 61 59 Greenwood . , M . . . . 69 56 82 49 Greenville . . 1 . . . . 66 68 50 56 Anderson 1 . . . . 98 56 65 66 Rock Hill . . 1 . . . . 91 65 71 51 Dreher . . . .1 . . . . 57 61 55 57 Greenwood . . .M. . . . 61 46 90 37 Parker . . . . . 73 49 69 44 Dreher . . 56 69 65 61 Florence . . . . . . 73 37 47 43 Won . . Lost . . 6 54 45 63 59 Most Valuable Player, 1 lest Defensive Player 77 57 G. B. Fitch. 106 55 Best Free Throw Percentag LTim Bryant, 69.9 GERALD HUSKEY CHARLES CABAN COACH DEAN Co-Captain CONNIE BERRY Center Greer . . . Aiken . . Savannah Wilmington Anderson Rock Hill . Chicora . . Florence . . Dreher Greenwood . Parker . . Greer . . . Greenville Parker . . CARROLL SCOGGINS Forward Co-Captain TIM BRYANT Guard Basketbal DAVID WALLACE Forward G. B. FITCH Guard First Row, Left to Risht: JIMMY ROUSEY, WILLARD HAYES. ALLEN SEAY. RONALD SPROUCE. GLENN ORR Second Row: DAVID PRUITT. JERRY GUNTER. PAUL HOLCOME. DEAN BROWN. Third Row: BOB DARGAN, ROGER LINDSEY. TOMMY KELLY, BOB KIM. BRELL. WADE WHITE. With thre team carryin Having dro added some coaching an State Chami JUNIOR VARSITY VARSITY Left, Back to Center: DAVID WALLACE. GLEN MELTON. CAROLL SCOGGINS. G. B. FITCH. TIM BRYANT. Center to R.ght Back: JAY ADAMS. PERRIN DARGAN. BOYCE BERRY. BOBBY O’QUINN. CONNIE BERRY. returning starters from last year’s State Champion the load, the Red Birds had another great season, ed some small schools from the schedule and rger ones, it was a very tough year. With superior outstanding talent the Red Birds became Upper COACH CUMMINS Basebal With only one first string member lost from the team, the baseballers faced 1956 confident of a winning season. The 55 Piedmont Conference Champion team compiled a remarkable 14 won and 2 lost record. Leading the team was Piedmont Conference All-Star Gene Eisner, and such talented players as G. B. Fitch, Donnie Prince, and others. SCHEDULE 6 Woodruff 4 4 . Greer . . 2 8 Greenwood 7 2 . Woodruff . 1 6 Parker . . 1 12 . Gaffney . . 0 II Florence 7 5 . Anderson 1 4 . Greenvill: . 10 12 Parker . . 10 5 . Greer . . 1 6 . Greenville 5 6 Anderson 2 1 . Gaffney . 0 5 . Greenwood 10 PEIDMONT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS. 1955 Left to Right: JACK MOBLEY. LEIGH KOLLMER. JOE DAN WHITE. BOBBY MclNTYRE. LARRY AYERS. DONNIE PRINCE. G. B. FITCH. DOUGLAS TODD. JERRY DILLARD. BOBBY POTEAT. TIM BRYANT, ALLEN GEDDINGS. JOE ALLEY. GENE ELSNER. LARRY ADAMS. BILLY HALL. DEWEY ROBERTSON. JIMMY WRIGHT. BOBBY O’QUINN, CONNIE BERRY, GERALD THOMAS. JIMMY ROUSEY. JERRY PARRIS. COACH MOORE of Greenville High Presenting Peidmont Conference Championship trophy to COACH LOVEDAY. Golf The linksters, with three returning lettermen and many other new prospects, enjoyed top rate golfing this year. Assisted by the coaching of Wally Dean, this years linksmen worked hard to make a place for themselves at the top. PERRIN DARGAN. BURNHAM UHLER. jimmy McKinney, bob dargan. Track TRACK RECORD 1955 April I 82 ... . Rock Hill...............45 15 43 ... Greenwood .... 84 19 79 1 2 . . . Parker................. 47 2 3 22 34 1 2 . . . Greenville..............92 1 2 28 70 ... . Anderson................57 May 3 40 ... . Dreher..................87 The 1954-55 cindermen, had a successful season of three wins and three losses. Under the leadership of Coach Elby Hammett and counting on the many returning lettermen, their 55-56 record was a very good one Tennis 1955 RECORD OF MATCHES 7...............St. Francis of Asheville.................0 7 ... St. Francis of Asheville...............0 6 . Lea Edward High School ... 2 8 Lea Edward High School .... I 3...............Sumter ..................................4 5 . Greenville...............................4 3 . . Greenville...............................6 The Tennnis Team had four lettermen to return to lead the racqueteers this season. The 55 team enjoyed a winning season and a trip to the State Tournament. Returning to carry the lead this year were Tommy Smith, Charles Baxter, Ned Gwath-mey, and Raymond Burgess. CHARLES BAXTER, NED GWATHMEY. TOMMY SMITH. RAYMOND BURGESS. Cheerleaders With no thought for the weather, the cheerleaders were at every game, exhorting the cheering section to “Yell a little louder!” The Crimson Tide inspired by the enthusiasm of their fans, achieved an excellent record. 103 Girls’ Athletic Association The Girls’ Athletic Association, encourages participation in sports by all High School girls, develops qualities of sportsmanship in its members, establishes healthful habits in all, and acts as a fellowship group among the students. The G. A. A. has been organized for the past thirty years. Sponsored by Mrs. Emily Myers and Mrs. Martha Bolus, the membership of about eighty girls was led this year by; Barbara Ann Adkins, President; Helen Solesbee, Secretary; and Debbie Brown, Custodian. Directing the activities were Jane Lawson, Softball; Jane Lovelace, Basketball; Mary Alice Blalock, Hiking; Ellen Solesbee, Individual Sports; Sue Blanton, Field ball; and Eleanor Connors, Volleyball. With the curriculum running nearly parallel with that of the girls’ gym classes, sports including archery, ping pong, badminton, volleyball, basketball, field ball, softball, and kickball are offered those who turn out for G. A. A. on Tuesdays or Thursdays. An innovation this year was the intro- duction of hall ball”, a girls football game. The members of the club annually sponsor intramural play days and intramural tournaments in many sports, in which approximately 350 students participate. A service organization as well as an athletic group, the G. A. A. contributes toys and wearing apparel each year to needy families in Spartanburg. Monetary gifts are also made to various charitable causes at intervals. Recreation provided for the girls is comprised of hiking and swimming, a Christmas party, and the eagerly anticipated weekend mountain trip. Representing enthusiastic interest and outstanding work, emblems and pins are given the most active of the group at the Spring Sports Banquet. The awards are classified on the basis of a point system determined by attendance, extracurricular participation, and length of membership. In addition G. A. A. officers are recognized on Honors Day for service to the girls athletic program of S. H. S. Seated, Left to Right: H. SOLESBEE, ADKINS, BROWN. Standing: BLALOCK, CONNORS, LAWSON, LOVELACE, BLANTON, SOLESBEE. First Row, Lett to Right: Melba Hayes, Jane Lawson, Debbie Brown Mae Queen, Shirley Seville. Second Row Jane Lovelace, Betsy lr Carolyn Smith, Ellen Lamer. Third Row: Judy Brittain, Sue Blanton, Terrell, Helen Solesbee, Ellen Solcsbee, Barbara Adkins. Standing Emily Myers. These girls have- all been lour-year members. Johnston. Backg,ou, Right. Shirley Blalock. Foregrou' Brovrn, h Clockwise: Tata Baer, Bunny Williams, Gail Hurd, Elai German, Ellen Solesbee, Janice Bowie, Eleanor Connors Seated, Left to Right: CLAUDETTE RIDINGS, ELLEN LANIER. ELIZABETH PETTy. Second Row: NORMA SEAY, MELBA HAYES, PEGGY ALLEN, SUE BLANTON. G. A. A. First Row, Left to Right: BAR. BARA MELTON. MARILYN HOPPES. PEGGY LOVE. Second Row: LAUNA CORN LINDA CUBITT. JANE LOVELACE. Everybody get a partner and let's dance. 07 J.� 1. � • � • r your knd Kl £ —'. ... J.«n 0OO4.1O n'1 s3S?i. —Turo,r Sp ri ° - u rMr V c F ,olor uccoy. Je,p , . “ ■••“r zzi .-ur...... iT«—Br.B4. ■«—. S ”dr urfndA ... ' zr 2£ r‘m ::ruvi.«� • ' .ewr.. —- -h •r your Ul'f t« � •«'- h,° o .nolo 1 1 tqu '- 4 • •w“nh , u.:r.lo° ,n‘ ..rr � • honor of tnctf K‘ job «n«n r 601 VNVldVdS SSIIAI uimjfooFj fyagp fP Beauties Wa,9aret SENIOR no 1956 usan burner SENIOR in Beauties wsl Bo WcC JUNIOR (j’eSdie ones JUNIOR 9S6T ' ■' 114 The Seasons of Life Now that we have passed through the Spring of life, And are entering a world filled with strife. We will often look back into our youth. But forward we will march to search for truth. Then in life's Summer with the help of God, We'll burst forth into blossom on his sod, We’ll follow paths we've chosen on this earth, They'll contain moments of sadness and mirth. Then the Autumn of life will come to all. And so prepare we shall for Winter’s call. Thus will the never ending cycle pass For another generation. Alas! But in our future lie happier days. For we as Seniors will start through life's maze. IIS JANE HENDERSON CAROLYN SMITH Senior Class Prophecy A VALUED PERMISSION Have you ever wondered what the angels think about? Well, in the year 1973 two of them, while sitting on a fleecy white cloud, started thinking about their old high school buddies, who graduated in 1956. Naturally they wanted to see what everybody had done, so they tried and tried to think of a way to get down to earth. The head angel was a little doubtful about letting them come back, but after they pestered him for two whole years, he Anally consented to let them come for only three days, but only on the condition that they keep a diary which he could read when they returned. They were willing to do anything to get back to their home town, so it really didn't matter. The head angel got one of those extra fast JETT clouds and sent them on their way. On the way down things on earth looked very POTEAT, but as they drew near, they saw some big things going on down here. As they Anally got right upon Spartanburg, they saw that the small, friendly city had grown tremendously and was still growing. Things were quite different in 1975 from what they had expected them to be. They soon saw the great GAINES which their old friends had made. Since they were invisible, they could easily move around and cover a lot of territory in the short time they were given permission to be on earth. Since the chief (the head angel) said we had to keep a diary to see that we don’t get into any of our usual mischief, I guess we'd better get started! First Day—Dear Diary, Today, while we were flitting down the street playing tag among the crowds, we almost ran into a group of LAW enforcement officers. After an abrupt stop we realized that they were some of our old classmates: McCURRY, McCARTER, O’BRYANT, and O'SHIELDS. While evesdrop-ping we heard them say that BOBBY TURNER had been fined $4,444.00 for nonpayment of traffic tickets which he received during his high school days. As we walked on down the street we saw on a billboard an advertisement for a new pickle company, DILLARD DILLS. We CRAIN-ed our necks to see what was attracting a huge crowd across the street, only to discover that a new building was going up which will bottle WINES, specializing in REDWINE. Among those in the crowd we saw some very distinguished looking people. By slipping a wallet out of the back pocket of the man in front of us, (we promise to be good from now on) we found that he was 116 PAUL CASH, who is now president of the DETTER National Bank. He was talking to FRED HURD, the director of CORN, one of the local radio stations. Well, that ended our first adventurous day in Spartanburg. Second Day—Dear Diary, This morning we went back to the construction work, hoping to see some more of the old gang. Near the building we saw the BURNET BAKER-Y, which furnishes a great DEAL of food for the folks in Spartanburg. Really, Chief, this is not a throw-off on the bakery, but we heard that Dr. STEPHEN ANDERSON'S business was really booming! His nurses, the former Misses WANDA COOPER and NANCY SHEPHERD only have time for a sandwich at the corner drugstore, where DON BRYANT is the nation's number one soda jerk instead of the Governor of S. C. Things sho' are different!! Walking on up the street, we saw a great looking (jive talk of 1956) dance studio, owned by the famous dancer, BETSY ANN FORBIS. Across the street we saw her greatest rivals, GILBERT ROLAND annd TIM BRYANT teaching the hep cats the latest steps in jive. (Crazy man, crazy!!!) Although we thought they were a little old, their motto seemed to be Party All the Time. Outside the studio there was a huge sign announcing a concert by the famous Metropolitan Opera stars, L U N E L I A HENDERSON, and CHARLES CARROLL. They were to be accompanied by PATRICIA SLEMONS, who is a regular performer at Carnegie Hall. In all of her concerts she wears exclusive gowns designed by the famous Madame MARY LYNN CALDWELL. We were awfully tired by this time so we floated into the Aug. W. Smith Company and settled softly on the cashmere sweaters for another night’s rest. Third Day—Dear Diary, This morning we were awakened by the feathers of a duster tickling us. We went outside and got a paper ( Chief, honestly, we put it back when we finished with it!) and noticed that the editor was MONNIE CANNON. On the sports page we saw that BURHAM UHLER had won the Master's Golf Tournament in Augusta this year. When we looked at the theatrical page we saw that LARRY ANDREWS had made a hit on Broadway in his latest comedy YOUNG LEMMON HOLDER. On the same page we saw that The Jerry Lewis Story had just been released with LEIGH KOLL-MER starring in the title role and JOYCE SEELEY as his co-star. Speaking of the entertainment world Homer and Jethroe have been replaced by MAX ELLIOTT and JULIAN JOSEY. Thinking of all the entertainment made us think of all the good times we had had at S. H. S. and so we decided to see what was on the agenda for the day at the school. Since our time was short, we wanted to get in everything we could. We got to the school just in time to hear the main speaker for the Honors Day Program, who was JOE ALLEY, the former student body president. During the presentation of the honors we went down to the office and looked at the teachers' boxes and saw that ELLEN LANIER is head of the math department and CONNIE BERRY, BOB BUSBIN, DEBBIE BROWN, and BARBARA ADKINS composed the Physical Ed Staff. We missed the old building, but the spirit of S. H. S. was unchanged. We got back to the assembly just in time for the Alma Mater, which was the perfect ending for three perfect days.— Thanks Chief. 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