St Johns High School - Blue Devil Yearbook (Darlington, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1927 volume:

I JOHN'S Cbiteb bj Class of 1927 £t. ?obn’s ]L)igfj cfiool Darlington, S . C. AAAA Ai Here’s our annual—the album of our en- deavors and aspirations. We have loved these days at St. John's—some of drudgery, some of delight—and shall ever return to them with keenest pleasure. May you, too, 0 friendly reader, review our yesterdays with enjoyment. Because of her unselfish interest in us as individuals and her loyal and enthusiastic service in the making of this book, we gratefully and lovingly dedicate this volume of Echoes to Miss Vivian Pettis The Out Door Theater St. John s Grammar School Mr. J. C. Daniel, Superintendent Miss Susie Brunson, Principal She is the all prevading spirit of St. John’s High, her earnestness inspires the frivolous; her zeal animates the sluggard; her patriotism inspirits the craven: her devotion is iove. We adore her! Staff of Echoes ’27 Lurline McCullough ..... Mazie Howard ........... Adrian Spears .......... Marion Yates ........... Ervin Dargan ........... Rosalie Hyman .......... Margaret Ervin.......... Francis Smoot .......... Elizabeth James......... Josie Blackmon.......... James Walters........... Jack Hancock............ Miss Vivian Pettis...... .............Edit or-in-Chie f ...........Business Manager ..........j- Photographers ..........Advertising Editor Assistant Advertising Editor .Assistant Advertising Editor Assistant Advertising Editor ..................Art Editor ..................Art Editor ..................Art Editor .................Joke Editor ............Faculty Adviser CONTRIBUTORS Elizabeth James ..................................................Class Poet Wallace Abbott ....................................................Historian Mf.l Lever ........................................................Giftorian Henry Herbert .......................................................Prophet Evans Wilson ..................................................Valedictorian Lurline McCullough .............................................Salutatorian Bright Williamson In Memoriam “It is a good thing to be rich, and a good thing to be strong, but it is a better thing to be loved by many friends.’’ St. John's Trustees Mr Mr. G. R. Brasington Mr. W. B. Brunson Mr. J. R. Coggeshall Mr. A. Hyman 1926-1927 Bright W11 am son. Chairman Mr. E. C. Dennis Mr. W. M. Haynsvvorth Mr. J. P. Brunson Mr. Dorsey Sligh High School Faculty Miss Susie Brunson, Principal Miss Marguerite Marshall English Miss Annie Mae Hodges Commercial Course Miss Margaret Brooks French and Latin Mr. Ralph Barbare Physics and Geometry Mr. Henry Thomas English and Mathematics Miss Lucy Wilson Mathematics and Science Miss Myra Williams Science Miss Vivian Pettis History Mrs. A. S. Dargan Home Economics Mr. J. C. Daniel Superintendent of Schools Pernors Evan der Ervin Dargan “Popular, quiet, modest, witty, pleasure-lov- ing, but never putting self before others; with all the generosity and kindness that becomes a true man; and with that in- sight into nature that God has only given to a few; a good sport and a true friend wherever you find him—that's our class president, Ervin Dargan, better known to the boys as ‘Erv and to the girls as 4 Cue'. President Senior Class; Member Hayne Literary Society, ’24; Critic Coker Literary Society, ’26; Parliamentarian Coker Liter- ary Society, ’26; Athletic Editor Junior Bul- letin, '26; Athletic Editor Bulletin, ’26; Bus- iness Manager Physics Club, '26; Chairman Program Committee Science Club; Football, ’25, ’26; Wearer I)’’, ’27; Senior Play; Basketball, ’27; Advertising Editor Echoes. '27: Marshal, ’2( ; Vice-President Coker Literary Society, '27. Class of 1Q27 Ervin Dargan ..............................................President Evans Wilson............................... Vice-President Mel Lever ................................Secretary Wallace Abbott...................Treasurer Colors: Orchid and Silver Flower: Sweet Pea Motto: “Forsan et haec olini meminisse juvabit” Ruby Mae Abbott S—incere W—tiling li—ven-tern pc red H—artiest T—rue” Member Lanier Literary Society, '24, 25; Member St. John’s Literary Society, '26, '27; Member French Club, '27; Assistant Ix cal Editor Bulletin, '27; Book Monitor; Parliamentarian St. John’s Literary Society, ’27. William Wallace Abbott Here’s to Wallace, witty ami wise, A boy who is attractive, with wonderful eyes; Vou ivill always find him, in school or at play Ready to do his part in a cheerful way” Censor Hayne Literary Society, ’24; Vice- President Hayne Literary Society, ’25; Sec- retary and Treasurer Senior Class; Secre- tary and Treasurer Hayne Literary Society; Baseball, 24, ’25, ’26, ’27; Football, ’26; Wearer “D , '26; Secretary and Treasurer Sophomore Class; Joke Editor Junior Bul- letin; Joke Editor St. John’s Bulletin, ’26; Member Physics Club, ’26; President Science Club, ’27; President Hayne Literary Society, ’27; Senior Play. Dorothy Elizabeth Anderson Independent is our Dot Dull of fun, laughs a lot; In scholarship she doth shine Generous, lovable, altogether fine .” Critic Lanier Literary Society, ’24; Re- porter for Bulletin, ’24, 25; Assistant Ath- letic Editor Bulletin, ’26; Delta, ’26; Mem- ber Science Club, '27; Member French Club, ’27; Reporter French Club, '27; Senior Play. Josie Jeanette Blackmon “Josie is excellent! She has remarkable poise and grace. At home, in the school room, or in the public, one notes her dain- tiness. She is brilliant and ambitious. She is an artist zvhose pen is always ready to serve; in fact, she does every- thing ivillingly, smilingly and beautifully.” President Lanier Literary Society, '27; President French Club, ’27 ; Censor Lanier Literary Society, ’25; Assistant Art Editor Echoes, '26 ; Art Editor Echoes, ’27; Delta, ’26; Senior Play. Retha Bryant Always calm, poised, courteous, conscien- tious. reliant—Retha Bryant!” Member Lanier Literary Society; Senior Play; Secretary and Treasurer St. John’s Society; Member French Club; Chairman Ix st and Found Committee; Literary Edi- tor Bulletin, ’27; Parliamentarian St. John’s I .iterary Society. Lynwood Murray Byrd He's courteous, kind and full of glee, A true and loyal hoy scout is he; Once your friend, he's your friend altvay— You can hank on Murray forever and aye—.” Football, '24, ’25, ’26; Critic Hayne Lit- erary Society, ’25; Censor Coker Literary Society, 26; Baseball, ’24, ’25, ’26; Joke I 'ditor St. John’s Bulletin, '27; Member Physics Club, ’26; Wearer D”, ’26; Secre- tary and Treasurer Coker Literary Society, 27. William Pugh Byrd, Jr. ’Petvs enthusiasm for football is evident in his splendid playing for two seasons, while his pep concerning everything per- taining to St. John's has aroused equal en- thusiasm in others! IV. P. is ever gentle, courteous, kind and generous. Critic Hayne Literary Society, ’24; Vice- President Hayne Literary Society, '24 ; Pres- ident Hayne Literary Society, ’25 ; Chairman Program Committee, '26; Vice-President Hayne Literary Society, '25; Football, '25, '2b; Member Physics Club, '25; Wearer “D”, ’25, ’26; Member Science Club, '27; Assis- tant Business Manager Bulletin, ’26; Busi- ness Manager Junior Bulletin, '26; Business Manager Bulletin, '27; Secretary and Treas- urer Hayne Literary Society, ’27; Business Manager Class Play. Rena Buchanan Here’s to our agile little side-center! Here's to our graceful 'Pan'! Here's to a vivacious little package of pep! Here's to a gim-dandy all-round girl Vice-President Lanier Literary Society; Chairman Program Committee St. John’s, '26; Member Orchestra, '24, ’25, ’26, ’27; Secretary and Treasurer Orchestra, ’25, ’26; Wearer “D”, '26, '27; Manager Basketball Team, '27; Delta, '26; Cheer Leader, ’27; Member French Club, ’27; Senior Play; Sponsor Baseball. Everktt Goodrich Couch, Jr. “Harry came to us from Bristol, Tentt. at the beginning of our Junior year. The question is how we ever got aloug with- out him. livery day in every zoay he has strengthened his hold upon us. until he has become one of the most influential as zvell as one of the most popular lads at St. Johns.” Chairman Program Committee Coker Lit- erary Society, '26; Football, '25, ’26; Man- ager Football Team, '26; President Coker Literary Society, '26; Editor-in-Chief, '27 Senior Play; Basketball. '27; Marshal. '26; President Physics Club, '26; Member Science Club, '27; Wearer “D , '27; Secretary and Treasurer Hayne Literary Society, 27; Or- chestra, '26, '27; Member Honor Committee. Cleo Epton Davis “It ivas good for ns when this conscientious, hard-working little girl deserted Szoift Creek for Darlington, for she has proven a real asset to our class. Her devotion to duty has been an inspiration and a help to others.” Senior Play; Member I anier Literary Society; Attendance Monitor; Book Moni- tor. Theron Bruce Davis “A boy most studious and shy II'ho doesn’t flirt until the girls—Oh my! But when it comes to being the Algebra shark, Why Theron puts everybody else in the dark.” Member Hayne Literary Society, '24, '25; Member Coker Literary Society, '26, '27; Member Physics Club, '26; Attendance Monitor. Margaret McIVer Ervin “Margaret is a girl of whom we are all proud because she is alzvays a zvinner. She zoins teachers through splendid grades and courtesy. She zoins the hearts of the students of St. John’s by her sterling qualities and genial disposition. She zoins friends everywhere because she is a friend, and has ez'ery requisite that goes to make a real girl.” Vice-President French Club, '27; Senior Play; Parliamentarian Lanier Literary So- ciety, '27; Member St. John's Literary So- ciety; Assistant Exchange Editor, '26; Mem- ber Lanier Literary Society; Assistant Ad- vertising Editor Echoes, '27; Book Moni- tor. Edmund Grant “'The original shadow'—that's zvhat Ed. calls himself. But we don’t think of him as a shadow at all. just a real, first-class hoy.” Member llavne Lit. Society, '24. '2 5; Member Coker Lit. Society, '26, '27; Base- ball, '25, ’26, ’27: Exchange Ed. Junior Bul- letin; Athletic Ed. Bulletin, ’27; Chairman Program Committee Coker Lit. Society, '27. Lorraine Greene “She is ‘green’ in name only. In reality she is bright, witty, attractive and full of pep. Her charming personality endears her to both her teachers and classmates, and wins for her a host of friends.” Member Lanier Literary Society; Chair- man Program Committee, '26; Assistant Literary Ed. Junior Bulletin; Assistant Lo- cal Ed. Bulletin, ’26; Delta, ‘26; Senior Play, Secretary Lanier Literary Society, ’26; Vice-President Lanier Literary Society, '27. Marry Harvey Hancock “Jack is a wonder boy. On the gridiron when the ball is snapped into play the sideline wonders where Jack is. IVhen the ivhistlc blows they wonder how so small a fellow could make such a gain : In fact everybody who knows Jack won- ders how such a little fellow can be such a wonder!” Member Hayne Literary Society, '24, ’25; Member Coker Literary Society, ’26, '27; Football, '26; Wearer “D , '27; Member Program Committee, 26; Member Physics Club, ’26; Member Science Club, ’27; Sen- ior Play; Joke Editor Echoes, '27. Henry Williams Herbert It has been said that a red ■’headed person never becomes monotonous. Well, Henry’s hair is red—’nough said! Irish wit, un- affected manners, staunch loyalty, and high ideals are his most distinguishing qualities. No wonder zee all love and admire old Red.” President Coker Literary Society, ’27; Se- nior Play: Vice-Pres. Coker Lit. Society, 26; Delta, ‘26; Wearer D”; Cheer Leader; Baseball, '26, 27: Basketball, 27 ; Orchestra, 26, ’27; Member Science Club; Chairman Program Committee, '26; Class Prophet. 4. |ol'n'SEl'OCs Andrea Agnes Hoffmeyer “Whether the skies be blue or gray, Andrea’s smile is cheerful and gay; Is the room aglow with blossoms fair? Andrea’s fingers placed them there; Does someone need a little aid? Andrea will prove a helpful maid.” Member Lanier Lit. Society; Member St. John’s Lit. Society; Member French Club, '27; Record Monitor; Critic St. John’s Lit. Society, '27; Room Monitor. '27. Mazif. Howard A girl who makes friends by her courtesy, good nature and kindness; who does her school work well and yet takes part in all school activities; zvho, as captain of the basketball team for two years, dazzled the fans; a girl who likes pleasures but never forgets her duties! Here’s to Mazie— She’s a peach!” Censor Lanier Lit. Society. '23 : Censor St. John’s Lit. Society, '25; Critic Lanier Lit. Society, ’26; Vice-Pres. Freshman Class; Pres. Sophomore Class; Reporter Bulletin, 24; Wearer “D”, '24, '25, '26, '27 ; Captain Basketball Team, ’26, '27 ; Sponsor Football Team, ’26; Business Manager Annual, '27; Member French Club, '27; Member Honor Committee; Senior Play. Rosalie Hyman “Rosalie always has a smile and ’hey’ for everyone. She never refuses to help any- body. She never shirks her duty. Best of all Rosalie is the most amiable, sympa- thetic and loz'ablc friend anyone could desire” Junior Censor Lanier Lit. Society; Pres. I-anier Lit. Society, ’25, ’26; Pres. Junior Class; Delta; '26; Assistant Exchange Ed. Bulletin, '27; Member French Club, '27; Basketball, ’27; Wearer “D ; Senior Play; Assistant Advertising Editor Echoes, ’27; Statistician; Member Honor Committee. Elizabeth Godfrey James “Artistic is Elizabeth, to her very finger tips, as her sketches in Echoes testify. Poetic, too, our own class poet. And yet a gentle, sweet little girl, conscientious in duty and modest in achievement.” Member Lanier Lit. Society, Chairman Poster Committee St. John’s Lit. Society, 26; Assistant Art Ed. Annual, '26; Art Ed. Annual, '27; Member French Club; Senior Play; Pres. St. John’s Lit. Society; Class Poet; Member Honor Committee. Beaufort Odom Beaufort has the remarkable ability to say little and do much. When something needs to be accomplished Beaufort is right on the job. Besides these lovely traits she has others; generosity, kind- ness and a happy, joyous smile for every- one.” Room Monitor: Member St. John’s Lit- erary Society; Member Lanier Literary So- ciety. Myrtle Odom With a personality and character that wins from the start. Myrtle has biased a trail that is straight and true. She never meets a person who does not become her friend. Member St. John’s Literary Society; Book Monitor; Room Monitor; Parliamen- tarian Lanier Literary Society. Quittman McIver Rhodes Q. M. R. not only means Quittman Mc- Iver Rhodes, but Quality. Manliness and Refinement. Quittman is. to sum it up in a few words, just line. His courtesy and willingness have won for him the host of friends who delight to sound his praises. He is invaluable to the orchestra and other school activities. The girls think Quittman is ‘cute’, his teachers think he is brilliant, but those of us zvho know him best not only think he is 'cute’ and brilliant, but one of the best sports we've ez'cr known. Secretary Hayne Literary Society, ’25; Parliamentarian Coker Literary Society, ’26; Secretary Coker Literary Society, ’26; Ex- change Editor Bulletin, ’26; Orchestra, '24, ‘25, ’26, ‘27 ; President Orchestra, ’27; Mem- ber Physics Club. ’26; Secretary Physics C lub, ’26; Member Science Club. ’27; Senior Play; Member Honor Committee. Oun Sansbury Hood in French. English and Geometry, but not conceited, even though he does take History with the girls. Often quiet but when he does speak, what he says is worthy of attention. A conscientious, stu- dious. and able lad—Olin Salisbury.” Member Hayne Literary Society; Mar- shal, ’26; Member Physics Club. ’26; Par- liamentarian Coker Literary Society, ’27. Ernest Dixon Law Irregular. Mel Lever “A merry maid with starry eyes, Rosy lif s and wavy hair; With ways so coy and yet so wise Mel, our darling; Mel, our dear! A helping hand, a heart of gold. And bright and smart as she is fair; A winning smile, and charm untold— Mel, our darling; Mel. our dear!” Treasurer Lanier Literary Society, ’26; Member Orchestra. '24, '25; Secretary Sen- ior Class; Local Editor Bulletin, ’26; Delta, '26; Treasurer French Club, '27; Senior IMay; Treasurer Lanier Literary Society, 27; Giftorian; Baseball Sponsor. Harriet Barbara Lyles Here's a girl who has icon an enviable reputation as a student and a friend, li e do not think that anything short of a cataclysm could make her neglect the preparations of her lessons. As for her friendship—once your friend, always your friend, is Hattie. Ask Josie! Secretary Lanier Literary Society, 25; Secretary St. John s Literary Society, ’26; Delta, '25, '26; Member Physics Club, ’26; Vice-President St. John’s Literary Society, 26; Assistant Athletic Editor Bulletin, '27; Librarian, '27; Member French Club, '27 ; Promoter Class Play. Lurline McCullough Look what the fairies have brought us! A rare combination of beauty, charm, originality, enthusiasm, wisdom! A maid- en who knows how to work and how to play, how to be serious and how to be gay, how to be a friend, hence hoiv to keep a friend. In short, our own lovely Lurline!” President Lanier Literary Society, ’25; Chairman Program Committee St. John’s Literary Society, '26; Delta, '25, '26; Wearer “D , ’26, '27; Editor-in-Chief Echoes; Lit- erary Editor Junior Edition Bulletin; Re- porter Bulletin, '25; Member French Club, ’27; Member Honor Committee; Senior Play. Salutatorian. Marion Siskron I rregular. Louis Francis Smoot In class Buster hides his Titian locks be- hind the boy in front of him. On the gridiron he flashes them as a signal light for the fray. And this same red-headed center has made his way into the center of all our hearts.” Member Uayne Literary Society, ’24, '25; Member Coker Literary Society, ’26, '27; Football, 24, ’25, ’26, '27: Wearer “D”, '27: Member Physics Club; Member Science Club; Assistant Advertising Editor Echoes, '27: Marshal, '26; Baseball, '27: Orchestra, ’25, ’26, '27. Jessie Mae Smoot Irregular. Adrian Anthony Spears .1—mbitious I)—epcndable R—eliable I—ndividual A—lert N—oble S—incere P—olite II—arnest A —greeable R—esc nr d S—cnsible. Censor Uayne Literary Society, '25: Mem- ber Coker Literary Society, ’26; Assistant Joke Editor Bulletin. '27 : Football, ’25, ’26; Wearer “D”, '27: Member Physics Club, ’26; Bulletin Reporter Science Club, '27: Baseball, ’26, '27: Senior Play, Chairman Program Committee Uayne Literary Soci- ety, '27; Statistician; Echoes Photographer. Mary Elizabeth Stanley “What would St. John's be without Mary Elizabeth? Skillful pianist, charming ac- tress, zealous scholar, beloved pupil, staunch friend,—in fact well nigh perfect!” Vice-Pres. Lanier Lit. Society, '24; Pres. St. John’s Lit. Society, '26; Lit. Ed. Bulle- tin, '26; Athletic Ed. Junior Bulletin: Sec. Orchestra, ’24; Business Manager Orches- tra, '27: Chairman Trans. Committee, '26: Delta, ’25, '26: Sponsor Football, ’26; Mem- ber French Club, '27; Senior Play: Color Bearer; Pres. Orchestra, '27. Eldon Taylor “Eldon is apparently quiet, but ivhen there's mischief brezving he's sure to be on the ground floor. In class he is a studious lad, modest and very likable.” Baseball, '26, '27 : Basketball, '27: Member Physics Club; Member Science Club; Asst. Joke Ed. Bulletin, '26. Thomas Evans Wilson “In Pap we find a 100% fellow—although his exam average teas only 99lA! He is 100% forward, quarterback and second baseman. He is a good pal in hunting and camping. He speaks softly, answers mod- estly and never refers to his own achieve- ments” Vice-Pres. Science Club, '27: Junior Cen- sor Hayne Lit. Society, ’23: Pres. Hayne Lit. Society, '24; Vice-Pres. Hayne Lit. So- ciety, ’26; Pres. Hayne Lit. Society, '26: Sec. and Treas. Freshman Class; Vice-Pres. Se- nior Class; Football, '23, '24, '25, '26: Base- ball, '24, '25, '26, '27: Manager Baseball Team, 26; Vice-Pres. Hayne Lit. Society, '27: Senior Play; Business Manager Bulle- tin, '27 : Chief Marshal, '26: Delta, '25, ’26; Sec. and Treas. Physics Club, ’26; Wearer Block; Sec. Honor Committee; Capt. Bas- ketball Team, '27: Asst. Business Manager Bulletin, '26; Editor-in-Chief Junior Edition, 26; Capt. Baseball Team, '27: Valedictorian. Marion Twitty Yates “Marion is ambitious and reliable; he might be called the 'old stand by’ of the Senior Class. Then, too, he is a good example of what a true gentleman should be—cour- teous, reserved and trustworthy ” Member Hayne Lit. Society, ’24, ’25, '27: Member Coker Lit. Society, '26; Orchestra, '21, '22, '23. '24, '25, ’26, '27: Member Physics Club. '27: Member Science Club, '27: Ex- change Ed. Bulletin, '27: Critic Hayne Lit. Society, '26: Parliamentarian Hayne Lit. So- ciety; Chairman Honor Committee, '27: Football, '23, '24, '25, '26; Photographer Echoes. '27: Marshal, '27; Property Man Class Play. Haec Olim Meminisse Juvabit Classmates, do you recall the day we assembled to select our motto: When we chose “Some day we shall be glad to remember these things? Little did we realize how very true those words would be! We scarcely thought that some day we should pause for reflection upon even the extremely minor events of our high school days. When our friendships have broadened, we shall recall the way we used to meet our high school pals each morning, how much we enjoyed those few moments of conversation before chapel—and the way we assembled in the auditorium to the peppy marches our orchestra used to play. When we hear the world’s sublimest symphony orchestra, I think we shall he reminded of Mr. Gainey and his faithful band of young musicians. How we shall long to hear once more those splendid old tunes they used to play! And then we shall remember the songs we sang, and the pep meetings we so loved, and the looks of determination upon the faces of the team we were boosting on to victory. When we are on our way in the world and temptations beset us, we shall com- pare these with the little allurements we used to meet in school, when there was something inside of us that tried so hard to keep us from studying. Then per- haps we shall be glad to remember how we cast aside that little something, and prepared those lessons, and how we rejoiced when we saw our teachers mark down i's and 2’s by our names! How we welcomed the recess hell! How we mobbed poor old Bob with his travelling lunch stand and what fun vve had eating our sandwiches and gossiping under the friendly oaks! Then, perhaps, we’d have a snake dance. What a thrill we used to get out of singing, “Oh. we'll ride old Hartsville, on the rail!” and how proud we were when we sang Blue and White!” Then literary society! Shall we ever forget the grand-operas and the mock trials with which we had so much fun? When the boys are aged and gray I’m sure they’ll chuckle to recall their queer impersonations of Cleo and Mark Antony! What a rush there used to he to get to the hall games on Fridays! We shall indeed be proud to remember the times our team crossed the touchdown line, and a trusty toe sent the pigskin sailing over the goal, and our boys came off the field— tired but victorious! Then we shall think of the thrills we used to get when our girls or boys were successful in making a particularly spectacular goal in basket- ball. We shall recall how our spirits rose and fell at the baseball games, what a satisfied feeling we had when our pitcher struck out an opponent and how we nearly died of excitement over a home run! And now the thought come to my mind, that, when our days on earth are o'er, even amongst the jewelled streets of Paradise we shall not be entirely oblivious of our mundane experiences. If such be the case, what shall we be glad to recall? What memories shall we carry with us into Eternity? Let another speak for us here: “Eternity is not good for shams, nor for worry, nor for self-seeking. But let us take loyal hold of time, work, present happiness, love, friendship, duty.” —Lurline McCullough, ’27. Salutatorian. The History of Class '27 A Case of Evolution THE HISTORY of our high school life, like that of mankind, may be divided into four parts, namely: the Old Stone Age. the New Stone Age, the Bronze Age and the Historic Age. The lesser of these divisions, known to us as the Old Stone Age, began when we entered High School. Surely the romance of savage life holds no more thrills and wonders than our Freshman ___ year held for us. We were a wild and barbarous tribe, who roamed aimlessly through the fresh, green jungles of Ignorance and Folly. Among the wildest of our number were two young savages who rejoiced in the name of Jack and Murray. Cave men of first order, they delighted in tortur- ing the strangers in our midst—namely, the teachers. However, there were others who even at this early stage began to grope for higher development— among whom were Pap, Q. M., and Moses. Under the leadership of these we gradually learned the use of such weapons as Algebra, Arithmetic and Grammar. About this time we made several important discoveries, namely: our igno- rance of the true meaning of high school life, o� ir teachers’ genuine interest in our welfare, and the possibility of attaining a high stage of civilization. Thus we passed into that period of time which shows a definite advancement of our race—the New Stone Age. It was here that we gave a sharper edge to our weapons by toiling and studying—an easier means to gain knowledge. We mastered Caesar, entered the new fields of Domestic Science and Biology, learned to work originals in Algebra and even gained a slight knowledge of History. Before this period came to a close most of us had built dreams in which we found ourselves Seniors. We also came face to face with a serious problem. A dread disease made its appearance among us—the age-old plague, commonly known by the name of “Love”. Pap seemed to suffer worse than the rest of us. He worried day and night on how he could learn to manage a “Lever”. When this heart crusher threw him down, the poor savage buried all his love and kind feeling for feminine companionship. However, despite the ravages of this trying but interesting malady, we con- tinued to extend the field of our activities and widen the horizon of our thought. And so this period merged into the third stage of our development. Now how happy we felt! Together we had climbed through ages of toil and hardship to find ourselves upon the threshold of the Bronze Age. Here we finally learned to use the knowledge which we had accumulated at the price of untold suffering and toil. Especially did the females among our number advance by rapid strides. Through the ceaseless efforts of three of these— Mazie, Lurline and Rena—was the savage Ervin lured from the cave of Bash- fulness and tamed until he learned to eat from the hands of the fairer sex. A new savage—Everett—strayed into our midst, who proved so wild as to elude every effort of Andrea to capture and tame him. It was here that two girls called Josie and Elizabeth distinguished themselves by making wonderful pictures, through which our history was handed down to posterity. Another who inspired us to higher things was Mary Elizabeth. Music hath charms to sooth the savage breast. Thus Mary had her share in soothing our savage hearts and leading us into the land of civilization. At the close of this period we left that high-brow society—the Physics Club—to those who should come behind us. We contributed a night of fun and frolic in the Carnival; and a day of feasting and merry-making—the Junior-Senior Picnic. So finally we emerged from the dark ages into the fair and shining land, known as the His- toric Age. And no period in our existence could be better named, for this year we have made history. I ogether, we have steadily toiled on and on in the attempt to reach our goal. Behold us, world—the first civilized people! Learned and cultured in all the arts and sciences of modern high school life! Conceited? Not a bit of it! We realize that our classmates are passing through the same stages of evolution from which we have just emerged. We understand their troubles and are always ready with a cheering smile and a helping hand. The class rings and pins, which are the emblem of a cultured and refined race, we carry away with us. 'I he Annual, which records our struggles and achieve- ments, we leave to our Alma Mater. The Bulletin we turn over to those who are at present in the Bronze Age, but shall soon become a civilized people. Yes, our class has literally made history; for we have taken a step which we hope marks the beginning of a new age at St. John’s. In fear and trembling, yet in faith and confidence, we established the Honor System” at St. John’s. It fills us with pride and yet with humility to have done this for our Alma Mater. May those who follow us guard this system as a jewel beyond all price. —Wallace Abbott, ’27. _ VAo st. R hu.la.r AM somcst vyaU ;£ .vi o $ t S t u4.: ouS- Vett ■ est LUKl’l k e £ U.R.' yv]0 5t 5 £ U L Ok i .JtO 9 t P O Pu I 4 1- £ n v t k “e-US v £ ? tes i cTo s i e Afost Q r 1 C dul Rt vv A Q C X A S J A C K. V cr I Through the Crystal Globe APPRECIATING the great honor conferred upon me as Prophet of the Class of ’27—I sought vainly in my own country for some oracle or Seer who could open my eyes and extend my vision into the mysterious future. But in my practical, materialistic country there seemed no room for the occult science, so I betook myself to the Orient, that land of deep reflection and of physic influence. Even here my mind could not attune itself to the eastern cast of thought, and giving up in despair I began to retrace my steps. While loitering in Italy, I was one day attracted by a small tent, over which 1 read the title “Madam Zillah, Psychist and Fortune Teller”. Entering here I found a woman of dark visage and a certain flashing beauty who claimed to be an Egyptian. So impressed did I become with the powers of this lady that I induced her at the price of many a gold piece across her palm to come hither and forecast by the aid of her feSdj magic crystal the horoscope of this my class of 1927. On a great war ship see him, A hero brave, I vouch. Rear Admiral of the L S. A. And this is Kvcrett Couch. A Judge, in court I see. And Adrian Spears is he. The Lawyers for defense Are Smoot and Salisbury. While on the other hand, Prosecuting lawyers stand, Ed. Grant and M. E. Howard Engineer Abbott is no coward, For he sues with ruthless fever For breach of promise suit, She was once Mel Lever, Three times a widow, But dangerous ever. A heart specialist is needed, And Marion Yates called in ; If his advice Abbott heeded. The case would not have been. A maid with raven tresses, And pensive is her mien; A poet she, my guess is Elizabeth James, 1 ween. Who comes with footsteps stately, And scholars cap and gown. Dot Anderson walks sedately And freshmen dread her frown, No longer a Darlington resident She’s Hollin’s College President. A treat in store for music lovers— Q. Rhodes directs the orchestra New York, Symphony Accompanist, Marie Elize Stanlia Straight from Italy. Seats reserved for Dargan, President of U. S. A. And Wilson, cabinet officer, Great Engineer of his day, Who accomplished the feat Before a world supine Of building a canal Through the Mason-Dixon Line. The performance will conclude With a fairy wonder dance, By Mile. Renne Buchano, Who learned in La Belle France, The whole world to astonish By her graceful elegance. Portraits of these artists Have been done with wondrous skill, By Miss Josephina Blackmon Who will gladly orders till. An Actress slim and fair With crinkly, golden hair, McCullough is her name And she is risen to fame, Her figure often on the golden screen— But to us she’s still Lurline. Murray’s a water-Byrd now For he swam the Irish sea, In record-breaking time With a banjo on his knee. Who’s this coming around the corner As he hugs a foot-ball tight? If it ain’t good old Jack Horner— While he plays with all his might. The crowds all yell and yap. He puts Darlington on the map. In a nurse’s costume neat Ruby Abbott looks so sweet, That a rich man whom she tends Her career shortly ends. Retha Bryant is a flier O’er the ocean she went higher Than any birdman of her time— Hence we celebrate in rhyme. In a little shop in Paris By rich tourists frequented Rosalee Hyman is the Modiste And her hats are guaranteed. At Winthrop College here we find Prof. Theron Davis, Mathematician of great mind And popular with the ladies. His sister too with mind as keen To dip and delve in math, Has just invented an adding-machine And glory lights her path. Who is this puffing on his big cigar, Wooden Injun, who are you? He’s a big tobacco man in his touring car Byrd’s his name—that’s Pugh. Here’s his cute stenographer At her good machine, Making speed with lingers fleet— She is I-orraine Greene. Eldon Taylor’s coming, As the ball flies far Here the fans are humming— He’s the baseball star. Buy a ticket to Chautauqua; For a noted lecturer Will expound themes, high and higher, She’s Andrea HofTmeyer. Hattie Lyles, a High School teacher, Sure you’ll be a happy creature, I f you belong to her class For her scholars always pass. If I should wish a home to buy To Beaufort and Myrtle I should fly— The Misses Odom, Real Estate, Would gladly serve an old school-mate. Stacks and stacks of books I see In the Public Library— Librarian, Margaret Ervin Of our praise she’s well deservin’. Blank turns the globe The prophet’s eye has lost light of mystery; The Big Parade has passed us by, And Twenty-seven’s history. —Henry Herbert, ’27. When Time Has Frosted My Locks With White When time has frosted my locks with white, And cares have furrowed my forehead o’er If only I may, I’ll come again And visit the scenes-of my youth once more. I'll wander beneath the whispering oaks That still will shelter me tenderly— My thoughts will turn o’er the lapse of years, And a senior again I shall be. Again I'll look on the wide old door And think of how oft we entered there— And the columns stately which stood guard, Yet welcomed us all as children dear. 1 shall hear a wood-thrush sweetly call From its hiding place in the shadowy trees, And the faint perfume magnolias breathe Will be wafted by a friendly breeze. And the dear old class of twenty-seven. Each one so loyal, so tried, so true— Perhaps in memory they’ll meet with me As each day we met the long years thru— Meet in spirit and sing to St. John’s, As we loved to do in the days of yore, And renew the vows made long ago, To guard her honor forever more. Elizabeth James, ’27 School Life as a Training for Citizenship As we are now at the close of our high school life, it is natural that we should retrospect and weigh the ad- vantages with the disadvantages de- rived from our education at St. John’s. Certainly the many benefits far over- balance the negative influences. I shall name only one of these benefits which I think is most important: School life as a training for citizen- ship. In relation to the statement that school life trains one for citizenship the question arises, what are the requisites of a good citizen ? Honesty, patriotism, love for one's fellow man, learning, religion, and leadership should all be considered. A community is judged by the type of people representing that community. It is, therefore, very essential that young people be reared according to the highest ideals for life. In public schools the youth mingles with his friends, learning nature’s laws, his duties, independence in thought, honesty, love for his fellow students and for his country. That trait which is probably most essential to good citizenship is honesty. The modern school lays great stress on honesty. The Honor System is becoming prevalent even in the preparatory schools. A committee made up of students takes all breaches of honesty in hand and corrects them in such ways that they seldom occur again. It is truly a democratic organization—of the students, for the students, and by the students. The true citizen loves his country and fellow-man. The American school is the cradle of democracy, hence of patriotism. The youth assembles with a large body of his friends, all of whom have common interests and soon become mutually devoted and interested. Athletics also helps a great deal to foster this feeling. On the gridiron eleven men work as one against eleven others; these eleven men soon become like eleven brothers, loving their school as a mother and fighting for her honor as one. The same thing is true in basketball, baseball, and other school activities. Thus the youth learns to drown thought of self in the sense of public good. That one may be a real success he must acquire—consciously or unconsciously —a love of learning: he must ever seek that culture which alone comes through understanding. Frances Bacon truly says: “Expert men can execute and per- haps judge of particulars, one by one; but the general counsels and the plots and marshaling of affairs come best from those that are learned. Crafty men con- demn studies, simple men admire them, and wise men use them; for they teach not their own use; but there is a wisdom without them and above them, won by ob- servation. Where other than in the institutions that precede college may there by aroused or implanted the desire for a knowledge of things as they really are without sacrificing the emotions and reactions to those things that exist only in the realm of make-believe? “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” While the Bible is not taught in public schools, devotional exercises are daily held as a prelude to the clay’s work. Thus the common school becomes an ally with the church in stressing the sacred injunction Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth.” A good school should bring out all the better inclinations of a student and help correct the undesirable. Practically every student has the ability of leader- ship in some sense—on the athletic field, or in literary society, classroom, clubs, or in newspaper work. Whatever it may be, when he enters high school he is brought in contact with the different organizations and is allowed to show his efficiency. If he follows in the line in which he makes a more capable leader, he will be an asset to his country in later life. And now at St. John's where many good citizens have been educated it is my pleasure to pay tribute to those who trained us for citizenship—namely, the faculty. To you, dear principal and teachers, we have much we should like to say, but that curious lump comes into our throats when we realize that we must leave you. You must all know how deeply we feel this, and how much we mean by the only words we can say— God bless you.” Classmates, there’s only one word more, and the last must lie to you. We, who have shared our triumphs, pleasures and few disappointments have met at this exercise for the last time as a body. “For now our boat glides out between The rocks that guard the shore, Bearing the class of 1927 To be a class no more; But looking forward with a Smile of courage, strange and high. To meet in that glad afterwhile. No more to say “Good-bye!” —Evans Wilson, ’27. Valedictorian. Parting Gifts We, the class of '27, realizing what a loss the school will feel when we graduate, have condescended to leave a few mementos around here to keep our memory fresh. Mazie came rushing up to me last Wednesday and said: “Mel. I’ve got so many things I could leave, it was hard to choose which it should be. but I’ve finally decided on my string of scalps, as I will need them lfcss than anything else at college.” Tiny, on the principle that “To him who hath shall be given”, we leave Mazie’s gift to you. Can't anyone surpass Mary Elizabeth on the piano, tho' many have tried, and to show she's unselfish, she has written a book. “How to Play the Piano in Ten Days”. She wishes Mary Kirven to he the recipient of this gift. Not to he outdone by Mary, Rena says that she desires to leave her Pan costume and dancing slippers to the most graceful person in high school, so, after many elimination contests, we have selected Cecil Boseman for this honor. All the girls have wondered where Wallace gets his lovely marcel, and I was commissioned by Miss Brunson to reveal the secret. After bearding the lion in his den. I prevailed on him to give me a pair of his curling irons. Agnes Edwards, it is yours. Have any of you noticed that the girls of the whole high school seem unable to stay away from the Senior room? In the words of Jimmy McBride,’“there’s a magnet draws 'em . This magnetic charm, Everett bequeaths to Maybin Wilson. Having compiled them with incredible ease, Ervin leaves his notes on Alge- bra to Miss Wilson, so that her future classes may benefit by his vast knowl- edge of this branch of math. Edmund Grant for many long months has cultivated the down on his upper lip until it came to the point of visibility. Although it pains him ex- ceedingly to do so, he is going to shave it off and place it in the school museum. Mary Dove is so extremely bashful and serious that Jack Hancock leaves her his spirit of mischief and fondness for the limelight. We trust this be- quest will inspire her to find life more cheerful. Goodness! What would happen if the red light on the stop signal should fail? In case of such an emergency, Henry and Buster have bequeathed their auburn locks to the town. Adrian wills his position as bell-ringer to James McIntosh in the hope that it will induce him (James) to get to school on time. Evans leaves a supply of his most ferocious glances to the faculty to be used with discretion on impertinent pupils, and his studious habits to be dis- pensed to the following: George Humphries, Hazel Warr, William McCown, and Hugh Colvin. As we are sadly in need of some pictures on the walls of our school-rooms and halls, Josie and Elizabeth have sketched the following—Miss Pettis rak- ing the Senior History Class over the coals: Mr. Barbare and Miss Marshall arguing; Miss Brooks ineffectually striving to quell the Big Six: Mr. Thomas declaiming in chapel; Miss Brunson going into raptures at a football game. St. John’s will never lack backing for Marion Yates lias deeded his school spirit to the school, the annual interest to be given to each succeeding class. Lurline’s attitude toward her school work is ideal, and so we leave this (last, hut by far not least) to the following: Creighton McCown, Jessie Mae Doyle, Ed Early. James Walters. John Stokes, I.esesne Wilson, Elliot Law, Rosa Spears and Margaret Jeffords. All these, with our love and blessings, we bestow upon you, dear classmates. May tlley prove to you a memento of our affection and an incentive to great achievements. —Mel Lever, ’27. To the Class of '27 Whether the skies be gray or blue. You bring the sunshine in with you; Your words with lilting music ring. With joy your bounding footsteps spring. From duty’s rod you do not swerve, Nor fail another's need to serve. But e’en your tasks seem passing gay— You do your alms as tho 'tvvere play. To you St. John’s is ever dear, Y'ou strive to keep her honor clear, You graved her law on tablets bright To guide her children's steps aright. So true you are, so dear you've grown. We scarce can think of you as gone; But still your feet we would not stay When gleams a shining new highway. Yet tho afar you each may roam, E'er may you feel St. John's is home, And oft the homeward path retrace Your laurels at her feet to place. —S. W. B. Juniors Eula Mae Sparrow Sarah Leslie Lottie Dickson Gladys Sumner Rose Phillips E. G. Witherspoon Hilda Yates Mary Kirven Mary Doye Virginia Gray Ernest Stokes Jim McIntosh James Walters Cecil Boseman Charlie Odom Richard Hovvle George Benjamin Pierce Dewitt Bill McCown Perry Williamson Clarence Ellerby Maybin Wilson Joe Dargan J. C. Stroud John James T. C. Dove Orville Stokes Ed. Dennis Elbert Gardner J. C. Stokes Cliff Brown Ed. Early Tiny Mozingo Ruth Byrd Bernice Bryant Annie Louise Smoot Hattie Odom Joe Cahill Bradley Boseman Agnes Edwards Edith Law Dot Early Organisation St. John’s Literary Society OFFICERS 1926-1927 Fall Term Spring Term Mary E. Stanley Hattie Lyles Irma Holt Sue James Mary Ware Louise Jackson Rena Buchanan President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Critic Censor Parliamentarian Chinn. Program Committee Elizabeth James Mary Dove Retha Bryant Andrea Hoffmeyer Agnes Edwards Ruby Abbott Virginia Gray Lanier Literary Society OFFICERS 1926-1927 Fall Term Spring Term Rosalie Hyman Ruth Byrd Joe Cahill Mel Lever Emma G. Witherspoon Mary Kirven Cleo Davis Lorraine Greene President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Critic Censor Parliamentarian Chmn. Program Committee Josie Blackmon Lorraine Greene Bernice Bryant Mel Lever Janie Weaver Tiny Mozingo Myrtle Odom Margaret Ervin Hayne Literary Society OFFICERS 1926-1927 Fall Term Spring Term Evans Wilson W. P. Byrd Wallace Abbott Marion Yates W. L. King W. P. Byrd President Vice-President Secretary Critic Parliamentarian Chntn. Program Committee Wallace Abbott Evans Wilson W. P. Byrd Edwards Dennis Marion Yates Adrian Spears Coker Literary Society OFFICERS 1926-1927 Fall Term Spring Term Everett Couch Henry Herbert Quittman Rhodes Robert Coggeshall Murray Byrd Ervin Dargan Pierce Dewitt President Henry Herbert Vice-President Ervin Dargan Secretary Murray Byrd Critic Bob Lumiansky Censor James McIntosh Parliamentarian Ernest Law Chmn. Program Committee Edmund Grant St. John's High School Orchestra ..........................Director .......................President ................Vice-President .........Business Manager Secretary and Treasurer Mr. Angus Gainey Quittman Rhodes ... Rena Buciianan . .. Mary E. Stanley Edith Register Marion Yates GeOR(JE BE N J A MI N Tiny Mozingo Henry Herbert Billy Kirven John Kilgo Bill McCown Pierce DeWitt Bob Twitty Buster Smoot Ed Dennis Ben Brunson Jessie Mae Smoot Virginia Grey Everett Couch Albert Couch Buster McKee Annie McC. Edwards • IA RG A RET KIRVE N Hilda Yates Joe Cahill Edith Law- Jack Stanley Jack Yates Lesesne Wilson Hug it Colvin- Frank Clifton I ARGARET J EFFORDS John Arch Watson Agnes Edwards Dot Early Evelyn Dutton AIA RG A R ET I E N J A MIN Ernest Clifton Carl Odom Bob Lumiansky Henry Simpson M EL Lever, Myrtle Hatch ell, Mary Hill, Grace Dutton, Elizabeth Sands- bi'ry, Grace Sawyer, Lukline McCullough, Dorothy Anderson, Bob Lumiansky, Hattie Lyles, Dora Mae Pendergast, Rena Buchanan, Bill Banks, Roland Tew. Mary Ware, Sadie Goodson, Jesna Hill, Rachel Fulton, Mary E. Stanley, Lorraine Green, Ellen Lyles, Emma Gregg Witherspoon, Mary Kirven, Bob Twitty, Rose Wagner, Hazel Byrd, Rosa- lie Hyman, Henry Herbert, Quittman Rhodes, Evans Wilson. Josie Blackmon, Grace Howle, Elizabeth Hyman, William Spenser, Johnson Put- ney, Bob Coggeshall, Billie Kirven, Albert Couch Delta Club 1925-1926 Le Cercie Francais Mlle. Brooks..................... Mlle. Josie Blackmon ......... Mlle. Margaret Ervin ..... Mlle. Mel Lever ...... Mlle. Mary Stanley ...............La Conseillere ...........La Presidente . .La Vice-Presidente . .La Secretaire La Pianis.te LES MEM HUES Mlle. Mary Stanley Mlle. Rosalie Hyman Mlle. Bernice Bryant Mlle. Retha Bryant Mlle. Rena Buchanan Mlle. Lurline McCullough Mlle. Loraine Greene Mlle. Hattie Lyles Mi.i.e. Ruby Abbott Mi.le. Myrtle Odom Mlle. Mazie Howard Mlle. Dot Anderson Mlle. Elizabeth James Mlle. Josie Blackmon Mlle. Margaret Ervin Mlle. Mel Lever Science Club Miss Williams ................. Mr. Barbare ................... Wallace Abbott............... Evans Wilson .............. Mary Kirven .............. Ervin Dargan ........... Dorothy Anderson Buster Smoot Orville Stokes Lurline McCullough Everett Couch Quittman Rhodes Eldon Taylor j- Faculty Advisers ........................President .................Vice-President .........Secretary-Treasurer Chinn. Program Committee Joseph Dargan John James Marion Yates Edmund Grant Adrain Spears Henry Herbert Robert Twitty Bulletin Staff Miss Marshall Second Semester Everett Couch W. P. Byrd Retha Bryant Rena Buchanan Edmund Grant Murray Byrd Marion Yates Georoe Benjamin Ruby Abbott Hattie Lyles Rosalie Hyman Adrian Spears Officers Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Literary Editor Local Editor Athletic Editor Joke Editor Exchange Editor Assistant Business Manager Assistant Local Editor Assistant Athletic Editor Assistant Exchange Editor Assistant Joke Editor ....Faculty Adviser First Semester Henry Herbert Evans Wilson Mary Stanley Mel Lever Ervin Dargan Wallace Abbott Quittman Rhodes Bob Twitty Loraine Greene Dot Anderson Margaret Ervin Eldon Taylor ohnsE oes First Committee Honor System Organized by Class of '27, December 9, 1926 Marion Yates ................ Evans Wilson ............ Margaret McLeod....... Lurline McCullough Mazie Howard Orville Stokes Virginia Gray .....................Chairman ................Secretary .....Engrossing Clerk Elizabeth Cody Rose Wagner Inez Law Ben Brunson Motto: Ad maiorem gloriam scholae. Hrr'Rfndldffit (Jrtsfyroobs.Vnedor Hhe'fcutier and Jht (Haid. H and 'JtfTtuslm A.$ff.Ctppe{i Jimmie f r .JVmpte - julia.?alli)and ■ftf (olfa Maid Cast of Characters, Daddy Long Lf.gs, Senior Play, ’27. Class in Home Economics Class in Home Economics Chemistry Class Class in Typewriting tf)lettcg Mazie Howard Mary Elizabeth Stanley Sponsors of Football Team Coach Skeet Brown Coach Henry Thomas Football 1926 The record made by St. John’s 1926 Football team reflects distinctive credit upon the individual members of the team, and upon their Alma Mater. “Fight” was the motto adopted on September 15th, when thirty-six candi- dates reported for practice and they did not stop until the referee’s whistle ended the last game on their schedule. Not only were they full of the fight- ing spirit, but their sportsmanlike manners on and off the field won praise from the opposing teams as well as from the student lx dy, and local supporters. When the team won. they did not boast; when they lost there was no alibi or excuse, and when they made mistakes, they encouraged each other and never criticized or complained. This combination of clean playing and high ideals together with the co-op- eration, encouragement and enthusiastic interest of the school officials, teachers and student body made possible the success of this year's team. St. John’s played nine games, winning seven, tieing one and losing one and finished second in the seventh district. The following is a list of the football squad: Claude Martin, Captain; Buster Smoot. “Hawk” Thomas, Ervin Dargan, Ernest Stokes, Jimmie Walters, Ever- ett Couch, Mabin Wilson, Marion Siskron, Cliff Brown, John James, George Humphries, Wallace Abbott, Evans Wilson, Murray Byrd. Kenneth Prevatt, Jack Hancock, Harold Brasington, T. C. Dove, Lescsnc Wilson, Pugh Byrd, Ward Schumpert, Adrain Spears, Dan King, Creighton McCowan, Marion Yates, Dick Vaughan, Fuller Morrel, John Brown, Bob Lumiansky, Dan Weaver, James McIntosh. Martin “Phyllis” Captain and tackle: Elected captain because be deserved it; a sure tackier and a real leader. Couch “E. G.” Manager and guard: A rare com- bination—a good manager and a fight- ing guard. Dargan “Cuz” Tackle: Slow of speech but fast on a football field. He has bull dog qualities—never quits fighting. James J I “Johnny” End: Some tackles tried to go around his end just once. “Never again”, quoth the opposing back field. � 1 Brasington “Skull” Half-back: He loves three things, football, football and football. A. valuable man to have on the team. Abbott “Bill” End: When it comes to receiving forward passes, Bill is in a class by himself. Siskron “Hog” Tackle: The Rock of Gibralter. A stone wall on defense and a human battering ram on offense. Walters “Jimmy” Guard : Small in size only. Jimmy dares 'em to try to gain over his side of the line. Energy and perseverance make him a dangerous man. Byrd “Mary” Quarter-back: A cool head and fast working brain. We couldn’t do without him. Stokes “Ernest” Guard: An immovable object on defense and a bard charger on offense. Prevatt “Eva” Full-back: A line plunger and de- fensive back supreme. Full of pep and keeps the whole team fighting. Wilson “Paps” Quarter-back: A triple threat man, passes, runs and kicks. He possesses every qualification that a good quar- ter-back needs. Byrd “Pew” Half-back: The Old Reliable”. A hard tackier and a plunging back. Smoot “Jitney” Center: A red-headed ball of fire. He really burns ’em down. Good on both offense and defense. Hancock “Jack” Half-back: A streak of lightning on offense and especially good on breaking up the line. Thomas “Hawk” Center: A sure passer and a hard worker. Watch his smoke next year. SCHUMPERT Half-back: Confidence is his mid- dle name. We believe lie can gain yards and be knows be can. Spears “Arab Half-back : The most graceful run- ner on the team and a hard man to stop. Brown “Cliff” End: “Quality not Quantity”. A hard tackier and a sure forward pass receiver. Dove “Swint” Half-back: A real find. A good broken field runner and line plunger. Girl's Basketball Squad 1Q27 Marshall............ Mazie Howard Rena Buchanan Mary Dove Dorothy Early Mary Elizabeth Stan Tiny Mozingo Janie Weaver Harriet Vaughan Lurline McCullough Inez Law Edith Register Clara Bell Wilson Alma Sansbury Margaret McLeod Aurelia Federline Gwendolyn Wilson Rosalie Hyman .....Coach Mazie Howard, Capt. A vivid, enthusiastic, in- spiring captain, a spectacu- lar goal shooter. Rena Buchanan, Mang’r The team's manager, side center, who covers more territory per minute than the world’s best. Dorothy Early Sturdy, hard, and a true fighter through every minute of the game. Tiny Mozingo Ever alert with a keen eye and a genius for ringing free throws. Janie Weaver Too speedy for any forward, with sufficient endurance to exhaust any opponent. Lurline McCullough A dandy colleague for Mazie—too quick for the swiftest guards. Mary Dove A fleet-footed, soaring Dove with the courage of an eagle. Mary Elizabeth Stanley A faithful, valuable member of the team and a fighting guard. Rosalie Hyman Always willing; always faithful; always everything for her team. “Evolution Boy's Basketball Squad 1927 Henry Ihomas j _ , ,. [Coaches Ralph Barbare ) Wallace Abbott, Forward Ervin D arc an. Guard Dan Weaver, Guard Henry Herbert, Center Clifford Brown, Forward Evans Wilson, Forward Elbert Gardner, Forward Harold Brasington, Center Gravely Dewitt, Guard John Kilgo, Forward Bob Twitty, Guard Bovs' basketball at St. John's? Xo, not until the season of ’27. But the side lines never once—not even at the first game—suspected that the fast quintette was a group of neophytes. 'Twas not to the magic triton of Nep- tune that their success is attributed, nor to the fact that there was a calm at sea. but to the determination of the inexperienced to ride the crests of the break- ers. However, they aspired too high; for Murray Vocational School, the highest of the foaming billows overcame them. But with the ability, the fight- ing spirit, and the one year’s training that the team will begin another season it will assuredly, (O, we'll avoid the prophetic strain) look out, everybody! Mel Lever Rena Buchanan Sponsors of Baseball Team. ‘27 Baseball Squad, '27. Rena Buchanan Cheer Leaders 1926-1927 Henry Herbert The Passing Show of '26 and ’27 Questions of the Hour 1. If Mary Elizabeth should make Jack Hancock use his pistol and shoot a Byrd, would Olin Salisbury it ? 2. Why didn’t Myrtle and Beaufort ask the Mar- shall to arrest the Blackman who Odom money? 3. Does Eldon Taylor his own clothes? 4. What teacher says that his Pettis Vivian ? 5. When her beau gets fresh, who says Quittman? 6. Howard Mazie like to get her old Couch back? 7. When Francis fails to carry-Mel cake, does it Buster heart? 8. Does the Law Grant an eighth grade girl the right to Marion a school day? 9. Should a Hyman armed with Spears he allowed to roam the campus ? 10. Why is Rena so fond of the country Rhodes? 4c Mr. Thomas: “Use ‘delight’ in a sentence, Crayton.” Crayton: 1 put delight out last night.” 4c ❖ Maybin (in Geometry class): “They keep on talking about ‘pie are square’, hut all I ever saw were round.” Mr. Barbare: “Have you taught your class about reindeer?” M iss Williams (blushing): No! We’ve studied about snow, but not about rain yet.” 1st Senior: “Say, did you hear about Ernest Law treating his friends at the soda fountain ?” 2nd Senior: “Xo!” 1st Senior: “And you never will.” Pierce: “What shall we do tonight?” Wallace: “I’ll spin a coin. If it’s heads, we’ll go to the movies; if it’s tails, we’ll go to ride; if it stands on edge, we’ll study.” Miss Pettis: “What important thing have we today that we did not have a hundred years ago?” Ervin: “Me!” Mr. Barbare: “Define quadrilateral.” W. L.: “It’s a four-footed animal—but I can’t see what it’s got to do with Geometry. Angry Customer: Look here! You gave me morphine for quinine.” Elliott Law: “Is that so, then you owe me twenty-five cents.” Crayton: “Can you crack pecans with your teeth ?” Miss Wilson : Of course not.’’ Crayton: “Then I’ll leave mine on your desk 'till after school.” Andrea: “Every time I look at Evans he smiles.” Mel: “You mean he laughs.” Miss Brunson: “Translate: ‘Caesar boni legi'.” Henry: “‘Caesar had bony legs’.” ist Senior: “Mr. Thomas makes the little things count.” 2nd Senior: “How’s that?” ist Senior: He teaches Arithmetic in the First High School. Doctor (examining Pugh) : “Have you any scars on you?” Pugh: “No! But I can lend you my pipe.” Edith Law: “The meek shall inherit the earth.” Dot Early : “I pity the Seniors, then!’’ Bill McCown: “My dog has as much sense as I have.” Miss Pettis: “Sh—You might want to sell him some day!” Miss Pettis: “Discuss the age of Louis XIV.” J. C. Stokes: “Well—I guess he was about middle-aged.” Miss Wilson (in Algebra) : “Define evolution.” John Brown: “It's what made us come from monkeys.” Thanks In grateful acknowledgment of their loyal support, we. the class of '27, dedi- cate this page to our friends : Mr. Pauling, whose most helpful legal advice was most generously given. Miss Brooks, who thru the Senior play gave valuable financial aid to the annual. Miss Pettis, who unstintingly devoted her time and service to making this volume a success. Miss Hodges, who voluntarily typed our written material, an invaluable factor toward the making of an annual. The Junior Class, whose pecuniary aid is deeply appreciated. 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I I i 1 1 x OCEAN DRIVE ESTATES ’Most beautiful beach in America j Three hour drive from Darlington Music and dancing every evening GOOD HOTEL f t Building lots in reach of persons : of moderate means—on easy terms Visit this charming resort next summer MAIN OFFICE FLORENCE, S. C. I GARDNER-GREEN CO. Insurance Real Estate PHONE 4?i COR.. MAIN AND PEARL STS. BADGE OF PROSPERITY j A BANK book is an evidence of ability and a badge of pros- perity . . . Time proves that it is possible for most people to keep a substantial bank account . . . We invite your patronage and want to help you to attain financial success CALL AND SEE US A Cordial Welcome Awaits You THE PEOPLES BANK DARLINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA R. E. HOWLE “The Daylight Store” Phone 3 Darlington, S. C. -r t -r Compliments of DR. L. F. BLACKMAN Darlington, S. C. r r As Important as Geography It is quite as important for you to know the value of money as to know Geography . . . The best way to learn is to open a savings account with us................. The Bank of Darlington WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS 1 THINK OF US WHEN YOU NEED XU-IDEA School Desks Stationary Semi-Steel Desks Adjustable Semi-Steel Desks Movable Chair Desks Tablet Arm Chairs Opera Chairs Folding Chairs Assembly Chairs Teachers’ Desks Teachers’ Chairs Maps and Globes Blackboards Crayon Window Shades Playground Equipment Pencil Sharpeners Liquid Slating Erasers Blackboard Moulding Dictionaries By Service and Courtesy ire hope to merit your good will. NU-1DEA SCHOOL DESK CO. Incorporated SCHOOL FURNITURE, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AUDITORIUM SEATS, SUNDAY SCHOOL EQUIPMENT Manufacturer and Manufacturer’s Agent DARLINGTON, S. C. COMPLIMENTS OF SPEARS AND WANT DARLINGTON, S. C. ROGERS BROS. DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES est Side Public Square PHONES: 167 - 234 - 235 DARLINGTON ROLLER MILLS Operating Complete FLOUR MILL. CORN MILL. RICE MILL SYRUP MILL. FEED MILL. SAW MILL FUEL YARD PHONE SIXTY-TWO CORRECT FOOTWEAR FOR ALL OCCASIONS “Kayser” Slipper Heel Hosiery BLACKWELLS SHOE STORE PHONE 195 J BLACKMAN’S MARKET THE ONLY MARKET EQUIPPED WITH COLD STORAGE AT YOUR SERVICE PHONE 147 109 PEARL STREET JEFFORDS AND STANLEY DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES HATS AND CLOTHING HUDSON ESSEX WORLDS GREATEST VALUES Every One Says It—Sales Prove It J. T. LANGSTON SONS Darlington Dry Goods Co. THE VARIETY STORE 125-127 PEARL STREET DARLINGTON, S. C. READY-TO-WEAR MILLINERY SHOES NOTIONS DRY GOODS Progress, not profiteering. Our Jrfotto Give good values and secure trade, Our Slogan ARMORY WHOLESALE GROCERY CO. INCORPORATED Say boys, wby not join the Boy Scout9 of America? Musical Novelties Merchandise “THE NEWSY HUT” Toys Victrolas 163 West Evans Street and and FLORENCE, 5. C. Records Pictures USE THE CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK DARLINGTON, S. C. I i liCUhe {Bank of Be er Service” QUALITY MARKS YOU CHIC! In this age of simplicity, the smartest costume dispenses with length—bulk—ornament. But quality it must have. Quality marks chic as never before—distinguishes between the truly smart and the cheap imitation. The smartest women recognize our quality leader- ship as well as our fashion dependability. FLORENCE DRY GOODS CO. The shopping center of the Pee Dee BEAUTY SHOPPE REST ROOM r ® | We trust that you will spend many Happy Hours at the Pee Dee Community Center I LARGEST SWIMMING POOL IN THE SOUTH, AND FINEST BALL ROOM IN THE CAROLINAS Les Heures de Joie, Inc. K. B. Lockwood, Pres. THE I SOUTHERN COTTON OIL CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Cotton Seed and Cotton Seed Products FERTILIZERS HIGH GRADE PAINTS ‘PATRONIZE HOME ENTERPRISE T. E. WILSON CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR DARLINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA W. D. COGGESHALL COMPANY DARLINGTON, S. C. show good judgment when you place your A insurance with an established agency represent- ing reliable companies. Darlington Underwriters Agency All Dust Taken Out Of Your Clothes Before Pressing i« m ROBINSON BECKHAM CLEANERS AND DYERS “Let R. and © do it ” PHONE 28 122 Cashua Street Darlington, S. C. PHONE 58 PHONE 58 j DANIEL LUMBER COMPANY ! ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER Mouldings, Shingles, Lime, Plaster and Cement DARLINGTON, S. C. New York Life Insurance Company $844,000,000 New Business Dividend scale was increased every year for past five years SEE A. G. KOLLOCK, Special Agent for South Carolina About New Policy St. John’s Hi School A four year course in READING RITING AND RITHMETIC All for one dollar per Annum AS YOU LOOK FORWARD across the approaching years toward the realization of your life’s dreams and ambitions, you will pause occasionally in contemplation of memories and associations of these joyous years now just closing. We are sure this Annual will go with you as a treasured possession and a reviver of fond memories. And we wish to express here our appreciation of the opportunity afforded us to contribute our bit of technical and artistic skill toward its completion, and the pleasure of our happy association with its staff of compilers. THE STATE COMPANY Printers CAROLINA ENGRAVING CO. Engravers COLUMBIA, S. C. r i• 4 ]k 4 •r Mf V