Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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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

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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

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 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