Swannanoa High School - Cygnet Yearbook (Swannanoa, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1954 volume:

1 «,] 1 j 3 J ' 1 iwin ' it ■m: Bmmw ■ ' i i J x. THE CYGNET OF 1954 PuUisU 8 THE STUDENTS OF SWANNANOA HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME vn Editor-in-Chief.Dean Wilkerson Business Manager.John Brown Production Manager.Joyce Stuart Sponsor.Mrs. Helen Huff MR. SELMER R. NESKAUG For your endless work and in¬ fluence, the students wish to dedicate this volume of the ' ' Cygnet” to you. We hope this will show, in part, our appreciation. E. N. HOWELL Principal MRS. DELIGHT WEEMAN Office Appreciate Our MRS. MADELEINE FLEETWOOD Home Economics MR. SELMER R. NESKAUG Agriculture MRS. MARY FREEMAN English-French dacuity At 5 . H. S. D Mutual Staff Seated: Sara Dillingham, Nancy Jones, Carolyn Porter, Dean Wilkerson, John Brown, Joyce Stuart, Mrs. Huff. Standing: Alice Maney, Annette Meeks, Clara Ann Pickens, Wade Talbot, Mary Ellen Sims, Evan Powell, Tommy Stevens,Orren Bell, Barbara Harding, Walter Rainwater, Lawrence Wood, Peggy Yow, Dayton Pon der, Shirley McClure, Jackie Netherton. The Annual Staff is organized in order to publish a yearbook which will en¬ able students to retain memories of their high school days. The Annual Staff is made up of representatives from each home room. Editor-in-Chief . . . Business Manager . Production Manager Dean Wilkerson . . John Brown . Joyce Stuart Dorothy Byas, Secretary Jack Allen, Treasurer Phyllis Hutchins, President Charles Byas, Vice-President Qive Special Kecognition Zo OUR PRINCIPAL The students and teachers of Swannanoa High School wish to express their appreciation to Mr. E. N. Howell, who has been our principal for twenty-nine years. OUR SENIOR SPONSOR OUR MASCOTS NINA SUE BRANK MIKEY McCLURE MR. Y. L. MEDLIN Seniors JACK ALLEN F. F. A. 1, 2, President 2; Bible Club 1, 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; S Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3. JAMES THOMAS BALLARD F. F. A. 1, 2; S Club 4. BOYCE LAYNE BARTLETT F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4. ORREN HENRY BELL F. F. A. 1; S Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Bible Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4. JOHN TAYLOR BROWN Junior Achievement 3, President 4; Beta Club 2, 3, President 4; Safety Patrol 2, Cap. 3; Annual Staff, Bus. Manager 4; Music Club 3, 4; Bible Club 2; Student Council 3; S Club 4; Swan Staff 3. CHARLES PHILLIPS BYAS F. F. A. 1, 2, 4, Vice President 1, 2, Secretary 4; Class President 2; Class Vice President 4; Base¬ ball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 3; S Club 2, 3, 4. WILLIE MAE CHURCH Bible Club 1, 2, 3. MARY JO COOKE F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 1, 2; Square Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Journalism 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4; F. H. A. Reporter 3; Cheerleader 3, Cap. 4. Seniors BETTY ANN CREASMAN F, H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 4; F. T. A. 3,4; Librarian 3, Secretary 4; Bible 1, 2, 4; Beta 2,3,4; Music Club 3, 4; S Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Vice President 2, Reporter 3; Class Reporter 1; Can¬ didate Football Queen 1; Miss Swannanoa High 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, Secretary 2. BETTY SETTLES DAVIS F. H. A. 3; Bible Club 1, 2; Class Sec,-Treas. 2. BARBARA ANNE DILLINGHAM F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Sec. 4; Bible Club I, 2; Glee Club 1; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3; Music Club 4; F. T. A. 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; 4-H CHub 1,2, 3, Reporter 3; Class Reporter 4; Junior Marshall 3; Good Citizen 3; Miss Swannanoa High 1; Candidate Miss Buncombe County 4. MARION COLUMBUS GRAGG F. A, 1, 2, 3; Safety Patrol. JACQUELINE ARVIE HARPER F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 1; Square Dance Club 1, 2, 3; Annual Staff 3; Journalism 3; Bas¬ ketball 3, 4; S Club 3, 4. PHYLLIS JEAN HUTCHINS F. H. A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Historian 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; Bible Club 1, 2; Jr. Dram. 3, Vice Pres. 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4; Music Club 3, 4; Dram. 4; Student Council 2, 3,4, Vice Pres. 3; Class Pres. 4; Attendant to Football Queen 4; Halloween Queen 4. BILLY JOE JONES F. F. A. 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4; Square Dance Club 2, 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4; S Club 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Cap. 4; Student Council 3, Reporter 3. DONALD ROY LUCKADOO F. F. A. 2, 3; F. T. A. 4; Bible 1, 2, 3; Square Dance Club 3, 4; Beta Club 4; Music Club 3, 4; S Club 4; Science Club 1; Jr. Dram. Club 3; Homes of Tomorrow 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Jr. Achievement 3, 4. Seniors HORACE DANIEL MATTHEWS LYDIA EVELYN MAYFIELD F.H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 2, Assistant Sec. 3; F. T. A. 4; Bible Club 1, 2; Square Dance Club 1, 2, 3; Annual Staff 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4;S Club 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; 4-H Club 1; Class Reporter 3; Cheerleader 3, 4. SHIRLEY MAE McCLURE F, H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 1, 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4; Junior Dram. 3; Annual Staff 4; Class. Sec. 2, Reporter 4. WALTER BRYAN McCRAW, JR. F. F. A. 3, 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Bible Club 1, 2; Music Club 3,4; S Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Square Dance Club 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Student Council 4; Class President 2; Halloween Court 3. FRED BENJAMIN McCUEN Bible Club 1, 2; F. H. A. 1; Senior Club 4. CARL McGEE JO MARY McINTURFF F.H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 4; F. T. A. 3, 4, Pres. 3, 4; Bible Club 1, 2; Chief Marshal 3; Junior Dramatics 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Journalism Club 3; Student Council 4; Steering Committee- Homes of To¬ morrow 4; Class Reporter 3; Miss Future Tea¬ cher to NCEA 3; Miss Swannanoa High Can¬ didate 4. BEDDIE McPEETERS NATION F. H. A, 1, 2, 4; Bible Club 1, 2; Music Club 4; Speech Club 3. Seniors EVAN ARNOLD POWELL F. F, A. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Music Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4, Pres. 4; Junior Achievement 3; Marshall 3; F. F. A. Treas. 3. WOODROW CHARLES PULLIUM DONALD EUGENE RADCLIFF F. F. A, 1, 2, 3, 4. WALTER MORGAN RAINWATER F. F. A. 2, 3, Reporter 3, Sec. 2; Pres, of Blue Ridge Federation of Future Farmers; F. T. A. 3, 4, Parlementarian Rep. 4; Square Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Journalism 3; Music Club 3, 4; 4-H Club 1; Ajuiual Staff 4; Safety Patrol 2, 3, 4; Jr. Achieve¬ ment 3, 4; Senior Boys Club 4, Pres. 4. PATRICIA JACQUELINE NETHERTON F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 1, 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4, Parliamentarian 4; Jr. Dramatics 3, Pres. 3; Annual Staff 4; Class Re¬ porter 4; Office Staff 4; Halloween Court 2; Good Citizen 1. DOROTHY BYAS PEARCE Bible Club 1, 2, 3; Class Sec. 4. RAY PINKERTON • SARA CAROLYN PORTER F. H. A. 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Bible Club 1, 2, 4; Beta Club 2, Treas. 3, 4; Music Club Sec. 3; 4; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 3, Art. Ed. 4; Jr. Dramatics Sec. 3; Halloween Court 3; Square Dance Club 3. Seniors WILMA RICE F, H. A.; F. T. A., Club Reporter 4 DICK RIDDLE F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Vice-Pres. 3 Pres. 4; Bible Club 1, 2; Safety Patrol 1, 2, 3 Junior Achievement Pres. 3, Production Mgr. 4 ROBERT LEE ROGERS F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3; S Club 1,2,3 4; Science Club 1; Junior Achievement 3; Foot¬ ball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY ELLEN SIMS F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3; Beta Club 2 3,4; Jr. Dramatics 3, Reporter 3; Annual Staff 4 Class Reporter 1; Class Sec. 3; Office Staff 4 TOMMY LEE STEVENS F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3; Bible Club 1, 2, 4; S Club 3, 4; Music Club 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 4; Safety Patrol 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Science Club 1. JOYCE ANN STUART F. H. A. 1, Songleader 2, County Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Bible Club 1, 2, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, Sec. 4; Family Life Steering Com. 3, 4; S Club 3, 4; Annual Staff; Bus Manager 3, Pro. Manager 4; Student Council, Sec. 2; Basket¬ ball 2; Jr. Dram. 3; Delegate to Girls State 3; Sec.-Treas. High School Editors Roundtable 3; Candidate Football Queen 2. RAY MARTIN SETTLES F. F, A, 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 1, 2, 3; Halloween King Candidate 3; Student Council 1, 4; S Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. ROY MARVIN SETTLES F. F. A. 1, 2, 4, Treas. 4; S Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Seniors LYLE DEAN WILKERSON S Club 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4; Bible Club 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4;Baseball 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Science Club; Jr. Achievement 3, 4, Treas. 4; Annual Staff, Editor-in-Chief 4; Class Pres. 3; Class Reporter 4. LAWRENCE O ' NEIL WOOD F. F. A. 2, 3; Science Club 2; Annual Staff Typist 4. JOHN COLUMBUS WRIGHT, JR. F. F. A. 2, 3, 4. DAVID BERKLEY YOUNG F. F. A. 2; F. T. A. 3, 4; Square Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4; Science Club 1; Junior Achievement Treasurer 3, Vice Pres. 4; Junior Dramatics 3. PEGGY LOUISE YOW F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. 3, Treasurer 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 1, 2; Music Club 3, 4; Good Citizen 2; Student Council 3, 4; Junior Dra¬ matics 3; Annual Staff 4. FLOYD DEAT WALDRUP F. F. A. 1; Bible Club 1; Square Dance Club 2, 3; Music Club 2, 3; S Club 3, Treasurer 4; Basket¬ ball 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Class Treas¬ urer 2. JAMES BOYCE VESS Class History 1950- 51 Sponsors - Miss White, Mr. Medlin Bonfires B Team Football F. H. A. and F. F. A. Initiations Soccor with Miss White Crushes on Seniors F. H. A. Skating Party B Team Basketball Good Citizens - Jackie and Ray Class Picnic - Royal Pines ONE DOWN, THREE TO GO! 1951- 52 Sponsors - Mr. Walden, Mrs. Garland Football - Candidates for Football Queen - Joyce Candidates for Halloween King and Queen - Ray and Jackie Beta Invitations Good-looking Mr. Neal Varsity Basketball - Joyce, Betty, Orren and Jack F. H. A. F. F. A. Baseball Good Citizens - Peggy and Joe Class Picnic - Royal Pines TWO DOWN, TWO TO GO! 1952- 53 Sponsors - Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Wade Class President - Dean Cheerleaders - Mary Jo, Evelyn Football - Roy, Ray, Walter, Joe, Orren, Charles, Bobby, and Fat Candidates for Halloween King and Queen - Ray and Carolyn Dates with Senior boys Music Club F. T. A. - President - Jo Mary Basketball - Betty, Tut, Orren, Walter, Dean, Jack, Fat, Don Orren broke tournament record with 45 points Orren made all county and Blue Ridge Teams Baseball - Bobby, Roy, Ray, Orren, Dean, Charles, Walter, Fat Good Citizens - Barbara and Jimmy Banquet at Battery Park Hotel Class Picnic - Royal Pines THREE DOWN, ONE TO GO! 1953- 54 Sponsor - Mr. Medlin Class President - Phyllis Class Rings Football-Captains - Joe and Orren; Ray, Roy, Bobby, Fat, Walter State F. T. A. Convention at Greenville, N. C. - Betty, Jo Mary, Walter R. and David Halloween King and Queen - Bud and Phyllis Miss Swannanoa High” - Barbara S Club President - Orren F. T. A. President - Jo Mary F. H. A. President - Carolyn County F. H. A. President - Joyce F. F. A. Beta Club President - John Student Council President - Evan Music Club President - Jo Mary Superlatives Elected Basketball captains - Orren and Fat - Dean, Don, Walter, Tommy, Jack, Betty and Tut Christmas Parties Baseball Senior Play Graduation Practice Banquet Class Picnic Baccalaureate Service Graduation Commencement ALL DOWN, WE DON ' T WANT TO GO! ! ! ! Class Prophecy As I was walking down the street the other day, I met an old school chum of mine and we began discussing the Seniors of 1954. It seemed that by 1964 they had all settled down and were all becoming famous. Jack Allen - Owns Burleson ' s Garage. Peggy Yow - Owns a dog kennel. Jimmy Ballard - Professional football player. Joyce Stuart - Happily married to a Baptist Minister. Boyce Bartlett - Agriculture teacher. Mary Ellen Sims - Training elephants in a circus. Orren Bell - Coach at Sandy Mush High School. Betty Anne Davis - Settled down with her own army. John Brown - Ranger on Mt. Mitchell. Wilma Rice - Teaching English. Charles Byas - Model for Vitalis Hair Tonic. Carolyn Porter - Farmer ' s wife. Marion Gragg - Champion coon hunter of W. N. C. Biddie Nation - Now living in South Dakota and has a lot of little Nations. Joe Jones - Replacing Arthur Godfrey. Jackie Netherton - Working in a ship yard. Don Luckadoo - Better known as Doodlin ' Don--head of mob in N. Y. Jo Mary Mclnturff - Works at Ford Motor Co, Bud Matthews - Just won the Indianapolis 500. Shirley McClure - Scott Dillingham ' s private secretary. Walter McCraw - Head of a Lonely Hearts Club. Evelyn Mayfield - Checking the drag in a new Oldsmobile. Freddie McCuen - Racing motorcycles. Phyllis Hutchins - Works at Joe Porcher ' s garage. Ray Pinkerton - Owns a used car lot. Jacqueline Harper - Vice-president of Walter ' s Lonely Hearts Club. Donald Radcliff - Owns his own theater. Barbara Dillingham - Keeps house for a Mt. Mitchell Ranger. Woodrow Pullium - Still a bashful bachelor. Betty Creasman - Chemist at Enka. Evan Powell - Disc jockey for W. C. K. Y. Mary Jo Cooke - Head dietician in a camp for boys. Walter Rainwater - French teacher at S. H. S. Willie Mae Church - Famous hair stylist. Dick Riddle - Driving for Queen City Trailways. Dorothy Pearce - Working at the P. X. on a Marine Base. Bobby Rogers - Pitching for the Beacon Bees. Tommy Stevens - Barber - specialty crew cuts. Ray Suttles - Plays football for Washington Redskins. Roy Suttles - Plays football for the N. Y. Giants. Jimmy Vess - Owns a drive-in movie. J. C. Wright - Vice-president of the U. S. Floyd Waldrup - Movie idol for all the bobby-soxers. Dean Wilkerson - Atomic Scientist at Oak Ridge. Lawrence Wood - Teaching typing at Nebo. David Young - A well-known Psychiatrist. Cast Will And ZestamcHt ARTICLE I We, the Seniors of Swannanoa High School, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave to the High School the following; Jack Allen leaves his position as commander-in-chief of the TP Club to Scott Stevens. Jimmy Ballard and Boyce Bartlett leave Miss White ' s 1st period study hall. Evelyn Mayfield leaves Miss Wrenn ' s History Class. Phyllis Hutchins leaves position as Medlin ' s pet to Laura Smith. Orren Bell leaves Barbara. Tut Harper leaves her place at the library table to anyone who wants it. Charles Byas leaves his wavy hair to Roy Burleson. Barbara D ' ham leaves her brains to Jack Ward. Marion Gragg leaves the Safety Patrol to Duane Bogan. Betty Creasman leaves her basketball suit to Dorothy Johnson. Joe Jones leaves his not-so-funny jokes to James Gibbs. Don Luckadoo leaves his umbrella to Bobby Towe. Mary Jo Cooke leaves her megaphone to Phyllis Pyatte. Dorothy Pearce and Willie Mae Church leave their quietness to Reba Lewis and Frankie Allen. Bud Matthews just leaves, (at last) Walter McCraw leaves his football helmet to David McMahan. Fred McCuen leaves his silence to Paul Foster. ARTICLE II We, the following members of said senior class, being of unsound mind, do hereby leave the following: Carl McGee leaves his admits to Shirley McKinney. Betty Ann Davis leaves her marriage certificate to Delilah Andrews and Paul Maney. Ray Pinkerton, Donald Radcliff, and Woodrow Pullium leave Mr. Medlin ' s English class-they hope. Evan Powell and John Brown leave their hillbilly music to Sylvia Hunt. Walter Rainwater leaves his teachers-Hoorah! Dick Riddle leaves his bus to James Lewis. Bobby Rogers leaves his crazy antics to Ned Green. Tommy Stevens and Dean Wilkerson leave the French 2 class to anyone who wants it. Ray and Roy Suttles leave Mr. Medlin wondering which is which. Jimmy Vess and J. C. Wright leave Earl Rickard and Gene Peek. Floyd Waldrup leaves some happy teachers. Lawrence Wood leaves his Biology book with all the answers to Millard Shook. David Young leaves all his brains to George Astley. Shirley McClure, Jackie Netherton, and Mary Ellen Sims leave the office. Jo Mary Mclnturff leaves her intelligence to Jackie McMahan. Biddie Nation leaves the Dramatics class. Carolyn Porter and Joyce Stuart leave their promptness to Barbara Harding and Nancy Jones. Wilma Rice leaves for Africa. Signed by us this graduation day of May, 1954. Signature -X Senior Class-Swannanoa High School Witnesses: Idonna B. Leavitt and Imin O. Gonnasay State of North Carolina Buncombe County On the date above mentioned, the senior class of Swannanoa High School personally appeared be¬ fore me, and they acknowledged this to be a true Will and Testament, properly executed in the presence of two witnesses. (?) I. M. Minus Brains, Esq. Notary Public-State of North Carolina Phyllis Hutchins Bud Matthews Mo-i ' t Po-p-ulan, Evelyn Mayfield Roy Suttles tkleUc Betty Creasman Ray Suttles ef2.eKdaHe Joyce Stuart Jimmy Ballard Charles Byas ' en -tHii-■H o.un Betty Ann Davis Jack Allen 5 t e t i o n a i Jo Cooke Walter Rainwater Barbara Dillingham Lawrence Wood M� 6.t alented Mary Ellen Sims Floyd Waldrup Jo Mary Mclnturff Phyllis Pyatte, President Ima Jean Cline, Vice President Peggy Edmonds, Secretary Martha Mahaffey, Treasurer S Hiors Mary Frances Allen Oleta Allen Donald Barnwell Donald Bartlett Duane Bogan Roy Burleson Dottle Burnette Jean Byas Richard Campfield Bill Clark Mildred Clark Ima Jean Cline ir Beverly Craig Barbara Curtis Sara Dillingham Carl Duncan Peggy Edmonds Paul Foster Johnny Fox Ned Greene Stanley Gregory James Gibbs Barbara Harding Sylvia Hunt uMiors Nancy Jones Grady Koon James Lewis Reba LeMs Kathleen Magjfent Ann McCall Jacqueline McMahan Frank Merrill Annie Louise Morgan Janice Patton Patsy Patton juniors Phyllis Pyatte Betty Reynolds Mary Louise Rhodes Ava Lee Pegg Dayton Ponder Thelma Pruett Earl Rickard Jackie Robinson Ina Smith Mildred Stevens Jack Ward Bobby Towe Carolyn Wood T 4 ' Ann and Carolyn 8. Phyllis Ima Jean 9. James Peggy 10. Ima Jean Ray and Peggy 11. Barbara Patsy and Jackie 12. Sylvia Kathleen 13. Jackie and Frankie Doodlebug 14. Oleta Nancy Peggy and Ray -4 Wayne Mahaffey - President Ann Shaver - Vice President Gwen Nanney - Sec.-Treas. Robert Pruett - Secretary Wade Talbot - President Johnny Mills - Vice President Curtis Hall - Treasurer Sophomores Carolyn Adams Jacksie Allen Jo Ann Allen Delilah Andrews George Astley Phyllis Ballard Sondra Ballard Fred Bartlett John Bradley Margaret Breedlove Harold Burrell Cline Callahan Steve Campfield Beatrice Carson Van Harold Chapman Bobby Conner Vivoleen Cooke Ted Creasman Vance Davis Jackie Gill Margaret Grant Curtis Hall Albert Harper Barbara Harvey Gertrude Harvey Sophomores Carolyn Luckadoo Joyce Ledbetter Clifton Kilpatrick Rachel Huggins Wayne Mahaffey Paul Maney Mary Manor Iris McKinney Walter McKinney James McMahan Allen Messer Johnny Mills Gwenivere Nanney Marlene Ogle James Powlas Raymond Pegg Clara Ann Pickens Earl Pruett Edna Pruett Robert Pruett Soph omores Harold Pullium Larry Rhymer Carolyn Rice El eanor Robinson Jack Russell Suzie Saunooke Ann Shaver Frances Silvers Laura Smith Richard Smith Carolyn Spivey Charles Spivey Scott Stevens Wade Talbot Carolyn Thomas Thomas Vess Buck Waldrup Ann Walker Bob Wilson Betty Woody Craig Eller, President Annette Meeks, President Albert Richardson, Vice President Barbara Barnes, Vice President Jean Huntley, Treasurer Joyce Penley, Secretary-Treasurer 7reshmeH Lelia Allen Ruth Allen David Alexander Bruce Atkins Jerry Ballard Ray Ballard Jewell Banks Ruby Banks Barbara Barnes Barbara Bennette Charles Brank Wilma Branks Boyd Burleson Roy Carver Jackie Clay Betty Jo Cole Ann Craig Margaret Craig Maril5m Creasman Jewell Crisp Joyce Crisp Bruce Davidsoii Joyce Dillingham John Duncan freshmen Arthur Early Johnny Edwards Craig Eller Larry Fuller Mikey Gibbs Howard Gibson Edwin Gill Juanita Gragg Larry Gravette Helen Greene Frances Gregory Bob Gudger Donna Mae Hargrove Troy Harper Jean Huntley Dorothy Johnson Shirley Kuykendall Charles Lawrence Jimmy Ledford David Luckadoo Alice Maney David McMahan Marjorie McMahan Annette Meeks freshmen Inez Mills Frances Morgan Lynn Morgan Ruth Ogle Jack Owens George Pate Joyce Penley Virginia Pickens Phyllis Pruett Jackie Rector Ronald Redmon Albert Richardson Ester Rickman Junior Roper Millard Shook Bill Shope Waynette Smith Bill Spivey Buford Strickland Charles Surrett Jacqueline Surrett Joyce Turner Yvonne Wagnor Jackie Watkins James Webb Martha Webb Charles Whitson Larry Wilkerson Margaret Woody Marie Wright 0 0 Meta Club Left to Right: Anna Louise Morgan, Phyllis Hutchins, John Brown, Evan Powell, Barbara Harding, Nancy Jones, Mrs. Freeman, Kathleen Magnant, Phyllis Pyatte, Sara Dillingham, Carolyn Spivey, Carolyn Thomas, Betty Woody, Jacqueline McMahan, Sylvia Hunt, Jo Mary Mclnturff, Barbara Dillingham, Peggy Yow,Reba Lewis, Shirley McClure, Carolyn Porter, Mary Ellen Sims, Mary Jo Cooke, Mildred Clark, Shirley McKinney, Dean Wilkerson, Don Luckadoo, David Young, Cline Callahan, Robert Pruett, Beverly Craig, Jackie Netherton, Joyce Stuart, Betty Creasman, Joe Jones, Laura Smith, Jo Ann Allen, Ann Walker, Carolyn Luckadoo. The purpose of this organ¬ ization shall be the promotion of the ideals of honesty, service, and leadership among high school students.” OFFICERS John Brown - President Evan Powell - Vice President Phyllis Hutchins - Secretary Nancy Jones - Treasurer Anna Morgan - Representative Barbara Harding - Reporter Student Council Seated left to right; Laura Smith, Nancy Jones, Evan Powell, Mr. Medlin. Standing: Walter McCraw, Anna Louise Morgan, Barbara Harding, Larry Gravette, Millard Shook, Phyllis Pyatte, Peggy Yow, Carolyn Porter, Jo Mary Mclnturff, Phyllis Hutch¬ ins, Robert Pruett. ■p ' Our Student Council exists for the following purposes; to form a closer relationship between students and faculty, to have higher standards of leadership and scholarship, promote democratic actions, to develope co¬ operation among activities to make our school better. OFFICERS Evan Powell - President Nancy Jones - Vice President Laura Smith - Secretary Treasurer MISS SWANNANOA HIGH Barbara Dillingham Every year the faculty selects three girls to compete for the Miss Swannanoa High contest, out of these three the student body selects one to represent Swannanoa High School in the annual Miss High School of Buncombe County which is sponsored by Biltmore College. Afa yAjt Halloween Carnival HALLOWEEN COURT QUEEN PHYLLIS KING BUD ATTENDENTS - Susie Saunooke, Clara Pickens, Ima Jean Cline, Peggy Edmonds, Alice Maney, Wynette Smith, Johnny Mills, Dayton Ponder, Bruce Davidson, Frank Merrill, Albert Harper, Bill Shope. FIRST PLACE WINNERS Anna Louise and Mary Kay Morgan Special Features Coronation Talent Show Costume Parade Fortune Telling Fish Pond House of Horror Square Dance SECOND PLACE WINNERS Annette Hall and Joan Walker SPONSORED BY P. T. A. S Club George Thompson, Larry Rhymer, Anna Louise Morgan, Phyllis F atte, Anne Walker, Ann Shaver, Jo Ann Allen, Carolyn Luckadoo, Jacqueline Harper, Sondra Ballard, Mary Frances Allen, Mary Jo Cooke, Walter McCraw, Floyd Waldrup, Laura Smith, Joyce Stuart, Barbara Harding, Evelyn Mayfield, Gwen Nanney, Dotty Burnette, Betty Creas- man, Sarah Dillingham, Nancy Jones, Tom Stevens, Ned Greene, Albert Harper, Ted Creasman, Johnny Mills, Wayne Mahaffey, Jimmy Ballard, Jack Ward, Charles Byas, Orren Bell, Dean Wilkerson, Frank Merrill, Don Luckadoo, Donald Barnwell, Roy Suttles, Bobby Rogers, Johnny Fox, Joe Jones, Jack Allen, Roy Burleson, Richard Campfield, Coach Hornaday. The purpose of the S Club is to promote and encourage better ath¬ letics and better sportsmanship. The club is made up of students who have earned a letter for participation in sports. The athletic director of the school is sponsor for the club. Meet¬ ings are held once a month. OFFICERS Orren Bell - President Joe Jones - Vice President Phyllis Pyatte - Secretary Barbara Harding - Reporter Anna Louise Morgan - Student Council Reporter ible Club OFFICERS Nancy Jones - President Evan Powell - Vice President Alice Maney - Secretary Jean Huntley - Treasurer Wade Talbot - Student Council Representative The purpose of the Bible Club is to create a more Christian atmosphere among the students of Swannanoa High School and to educate the members in the theology of the Bible. Miss White, 2nd semester Bible Club sponsor, is a person we think a lot of. We would like to show our app¬ reciation to her by saying Thanks.” Musk Club First Row; Floyd Waldrup, Anna Louise Morgan, Carolyn Porter, Mary Jo Cooke, Carolyn Wood, Sylvia Hunt, Jo Mary Mclnturff, Joyce Stuart, Ann Walker, Ann McCall, Ima Jean Cline, Peggy Edmonds, Barbara Dillingham, Mrs. Freeman. Second Row; Don Luckadoo, Gwen Nanny, Anne Shaver, Sondra Ballard, Sara Dillingham, Laura Smith, Jo Ann Allen, Biddie McPeters, Betty Creasman, Peggy Yow, Mary Ellen Sims, Shirley McClure. Third Row; Wade Talbot, Walter Rainwater, Carolyn Luckadoo, Phyllis Hutchins, Dean Wilkerson, Evan Powell, John Brown, Walter McCraw, David Young, Paul Foster, Dottie Burnette, Phyllis Pyatte, Kathleen Magnant, Joe Jones, Jackie Netherton, Barbara Hardin, Nancy Jones. The purpose of the Music Club is to further the appreciation of music. It is a project of the Beta Club. OFFICERS Jo Mary Mclnturff - President Sylvia Hunt - Vice President Joyce Stuart - Secretary Ann Walker - Treasurer Carolyn Wood - Reporter y.M.A. SENIORS - Betty Creasman, Barbara Dillingham, Jacqueline Harper, Phyllis Hutchins, Evelyn Mayfield, Shirley McClure, Jo Mary Mclnturff, Biddie Nation, Jackie Netherton, Carolyn Porter, Wilma Rice, Mary Ellen Sims, Joyce Stuart, Peggy Yow. JUNIORS - Mary Frances Allen, Oleta Allen, Dottie Burnette, Jean Byas, Mildred Clark, Imogene Cline, Beverly Craig, Peggy Edmonds, Margaret Grant, Barbara Harding, Sylvia Hunt, Nancy Jones, Martha Mahaffey, Ann McCall, Patsy Patton, Phyllis Pyatte, Ina Smith. SOPHOMORES - Jacksie Allen, Jo Ann Allen, Delilah Andrews, Sondra Ballard, Dorcus Bridges, Beatrice Carson, Vivoleen Cooke, Rachel Huggins, Carolyn Luckadoo, Gwenivere Nanney, Marlene Ogle, Clara Anne Pickens, Ann Shaver, Laura Smith, Carolyn Spivey, Carolyn Thomas, Ann Walker, Betty Woody. FRESHMEN - Ruth Allen, Jewell Banks, Barbara Barnes, Barbara Bennett, Betty Jo Cole, Margaret Craig, Marilyn Creas¬ man, Joyce Dillingham, Helen Greene, Lois Gregg, Frances Gregory, Jean Huntley, Dorothy Johnson, Alice Maney,Judy McPeeters, Annette Meeks, Inez Mills, Frances Morgan, Lynn Mor¬ gan, Joyce Penley, Virginia Pickens, Waynette Smith, Jacqueline Surrett, Joyce Turner, Yvonne Wagner, Martha Webb, Margaret Woody, Marie Wright. F. H. A. members work on projects which contribute to better family living. The main goal is learning to live better today in order that the homemaking pup¬ ils lives and those of their families may be better tomorrow. The Swannanoa chapter has a total of seventy-seven members. OFFICERS Carolyn Porter - President Barbara Harding - Vice President Barbara Dillingham - Secretary Jo Mary Mclnturff - Treasurer Nancy Jones - Recorder Laura Smith - Historian Betty Creasman - Parliamentarian Carolyn Spivey - Song Leader Donald Bartlett, Walter McCraw, Charles Spivey, Buford Strictland, Boyd Burleson, Donald Parker, Craig Eller, Billy Shope, Edwin Gill, John Wayne Duncan, Mr. Neskaug, Johnny Fox, Jimmy Ledford, David Alexander, Tommy Stevens, Jerry Ballard, Walter McKinney, James Lewis, Jimmy Vess, David McMahan, Larry Rhymer, Larry Fuller, Curtis Hall, Jimmy Pruitt, Dean Wilkerson, Harold Burrell, Roy Suttles, J. C. Wright, Woodrow Piillium, Fred Bartlett, Carl Duncan, Boyce Bartlett, Charles Byas, Johnny Mills, Harold Chapman, Ray Ballard, Jr. Early, Evan Powell, Jack Allen, Bobby Rogers, Ted Creasman, Ray Vess, Earl Pruitt, Joe Jones, Don Luckadoo, Charles Surret, Bruce Davidson,Jimmy Powlas,Bob Wilson, Wa 3 me Mahaffey, Richard Smith, Vess Thomas. The Swannanoa F. F. A. meets once a month, in the Agriculture building. Its purpose is to encourage bet¬ ter methods of farming, to strengthen the economy of America and to help boys who plan to be farmers or for¬ esters. Mr. Neskaug supervises different field trips and shows the members how to go about different projects. Each member is required to have two projects each year. OFFICERS Dick Riddle - President Boyce Bartlett - Vice President Roy Suttles - Treasurer Charles Byas - Secretary Walter McCraw - Reporter Z.A. Sara Dillingham, Sondra Ballard, Gwen Nanney, Clara Ann Pickens, Ann Walker, Larry Rhymer, Anna Louise Morgan, Nancy Jones, Barbara Dillingham, Carolyn Wood, Carolyn Thomas, Beverly Craig, Carolyn Spivey, Betty Woody, Carolyn Luck- adoo, Delilah Andrews, Sylvia Hunt, Jackie McMahan, Barbara Harding, Dottie Burn¬ ette, Patsy Patton, Peggy Yow, Phyllis Hutchins, David Young, Wayne Mahaffey, Jo Mary Mclnturff, Betty Creasman, Laura Smith, Carolyn Rice, Walter Rainwater, Don Luckadoo, Jimmy Powlas, Miss Wrenn. The Future Teachers of America is composed of boys and girls who are an¬ ticipating a career in teaching. Under the Future Teacher program it is poss¬ ible for the young person, who upon en¬ tering high school forms his purpose to become a teacher, to have four years of preliminary training before college. OFFICERS Jo Mary Mclnturff - President Barbara Dillingham - Vice President Betty Creasman - Secretary Peggy Yow - Treasurer Walter Rainwater - Parliamentarian Phyllis Hutchins - Historian Jackie McMahan - Librarian Sylvia Hunt - Song Leader junior Achievement First Row: Walter Rainwater, David Young, Tommy Stevens, Walter McCraw. Second Row; John Brown, Lawrence Wood, Dean Wilkerson, Johnny Fox, Don Luckadoo. The purpose of Jvmior Achievement is to train young men and women, between the ages of 15 to 21, in practical business management. This year the Junior Achievement Co. of Swannanoa was named the Anchor Pro¬ ducts Co. The products this year are bait boxes, and boat anchors. These products are on sale at Mac’s Tire and Auto Supply and Davidson Coal Company. OFFICERS John Brown - President David Young - Vice President Walter Rainwater - Secretary Dean Wilkerson - Treasurer Walter McCraw - Sales Manager Jack Ward Ted Creasman Roy Suttles Milliard Shook Donald Bartlette Walter McCraw Frank Merrill This Page Is Sponsored By BEACON MANUFACTURING CO. First Row: Joe Jones, Donald Bartlette, Waite McCraw, Roy Burleson, Richard Campfield, Ro Suttles, Ned Greene, Carl McGee, Steve Camp field. Asst. Coach Johnny Shaver. Second Row Head Coach Tommy Hornaday, Johnny Fox, Ra Suttles, Jack Ward, Ted Creasman, Van Harol) 1 lhapman, David McMahan, Jimmy Ballard, Frank i lerrill, Johnny Mills, Millard Shook, Floyd Wald- iip. Third Row: George Thompson, Thomas Vess, dwin Gill, Bill Shope, Vance Davis, Bobby Rog- rs, Larry Gravette, Earl Pruett, Orren Bell. I Larry Gravette Orren Bell Johnny Mills Ned Green Ray Suttles Joe Jones Richard Campfield Roy Burleson This Page Is Sponsored By BEACON MANUFACTURING CO. Home Coming SPECIAL FEATURES MAJORETTES Football Queen Crowned (elected by football team) Majorettes Parade Parade of Former Athletes Supper for Alumni and Team Meeting in auditorium at 7:30 P. M. First Class and First Principal on stage (Principal - Artus Moser) First School Committee and first P. T. A. President showed pictures of first and succeding classes. FOOTBALL QUEEN BARBARA HOMECOMING COURT Miss Dillingham, Class of 1926, Anna Louise Morgan, Peggy Edmonds, QUEEN Barbara Harding, Phyllis Hutchins, Sara Dillingham, Mrs, Bur¬ nette, Class of 1926, Cheerleaders First Row; Jo Ann Allen, Sara Dillingham, Phyllis Pyatte, Mary Jo Cooke. Second Row: Alice Gail Maney, Reba Lewis, Jacksie Allen, Peggy Edmonds, Inez Mills. Qitls’ basketball First Row: Sondra Ballard, Jean Huntley, Annette Meeks, Doris Johnson, Suzie Saunooke, Jacqueline Harper, Waynette Smith. Second Row: Coach Shaver, Lynn Morgan, Martha Mahaffey, Nancy Jones, Rachel Huggins, Barbara Harding, Anna Louise Morgan, Betty Creasman, Third Row: Dottie Burnette, Laura Smith, Ann Walker, Ann Shaver, Carolyn Luckadoo, Gwenievere Nanney, Mary Frances Allen, Manager. 1953-54 Basketball Schedule Swannanoa 20 Fairview 55 Swannanoa 26 Oakley 48 Swannanoa 26 Black Mountain 57 Swannanoa 15 Candler 37 Swannanoa 23 Valley Springs 47 Swannanoa 23 Fairview 47 Swannanoa 14 Bethel 48 Swannanoa 40 Banardville 46 Swannanoa 30 Candler 63 Swannanoa 29 Bethel 55 Moys’ basketball First Row; Coach Tommy Hornaday, Jack Allen, Walter McCraw, Orren Bell, Floyd Waldrup, Dean Wilkerson, Tommy Stevens. Second Row: Wade Talbot, George Thomp¬ son, Donald Barnwell, Don Luckadoo, Larry Rhymer, Johnny Fox. Third Row; Mgr. Edwin Gill, Larry Gravette, Vance Davis, Stanley Gregory, James Gibbs, David McMahan, Albert Richardson. 1953-54 Basketball Schedule Swannanoa 44 Fairview 48 Swannanoa 36 Oakley 50 Swannanoa 29 Black Mountain 52 Swannanoa 41 Candler 37 Swannanoa 43 Valley Springs 42 Swannanoa 50 Fairview 49 Swannanoa 58 Bethel 67 Swannanoa 46 Barnardsville 33 Swannanoa 61 Candler 65 Swannanoa 55 Bethel 67 First Row; Charles Byas, Orren Bell, Walter McCraw, Roy Suttles, Bobby Rogers, Ray Suttles, Dean Wilkerson, Tommy Stevens. Second Row; Butch Harper, Wayne Mahaffey, Johnny Mills, Frank Merrill, Donald Barnwell. THE END Snapshots 1. Virginia, Margaret, Alice, Judy, Martha 2. Barbara B. 3. Inez 4. Dorothy 5. Carolyn, Van, Harold 6. Ruth 7. Frances 8. Waynette 9. Joyce 10. Vivoleen, Delilah, Carolyn, Vance, Paul 11. Barbara, Jackie, Joyce 12. Johnny, Inez 13. GUESS WHO? 14. Carolyn, Phyllis, Jacksie Barbara Harding 5. The Tumblers ' Football Queen 6. Football Queen Majorettes Attendants Ann Walker 7. Cheerleaders Carolyn Luckadoo 8. Frank Merrill 4. Tommy Hornaday OUR SUPPORTERS Compliments of BUCKNER’S ESSO Swannanoa North Carolina PORTER ' S ESSO FORD WOODCOCK MOTOR CO. J. B. Nichols Hewett Campfield Authorized Sales and Service FORD Swannanoa North Carolina Black Mountain North Carolina VIVERETTE RADIO SUPPLY CO. TYSON FURNITURE CO. Dealer in Electric It’s Thrifty to Trade Appliances and Oil at Tysons.” Phone 4952 Black Mountain North Carolina Black Mountain North Carolina Congratulations to the Seniors Compliments of LORMAY ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Black Mountain North Carolina WARD ' S The Rexall Drug Store Phone 6841 Swannanoa North Carolina TOWNE GRILL Regular Meals and Short Orders Good Home-Made Pies Open 7 days a week Swannanoa North Carolina W. H. SMITH School Supplie s Milk Shakes, Ice Cream Best of Candies Cold Drinks In Front of School Swannanoa North Carolina Our Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Seniors. May your life be filled with happiness and peace. SWANNANOA BANK TRUST COMPANY Swannanoa North Carolina HARRISON FURNITURE STORE WALDENSIAN SUNBEAM ’’There’s No Comparison When You Trade With Harrison.” Bread and Cakes For Your Furniture Appliance Needs. Phone 3860 Phone 2-1125 Swannanoa North Carolina Asheville North Carolina PORTER’S FOOD STORE ' T (bitmM! PORTER’S FOOD STORE Modern Self Serving Independently Owned And Operated North Carolina Swannanoa MAC ' S TIRE AND SUPPLY COMPANY Auto Parts and Accessories Household Appliances Hardware - Paints Sporting Goods Wheel Goods Phone 7283 SOUTHERN DAIRIES, INC. TRADE MARK DAIRY PRODUCTS Milk and Ice Cream 252 Patton Avenue Swannanoa North Carolina Asheville North Carolina n Holsum It’s 7 -Ay j kJ i. eJ? rsum FreslfZ. - LyL- £T feiSHJV(lU . ’«—tJd jAKrNGM) : c ..yyj.y- x -Zy ,i£-« - ■- Lo . ‘ ' - - y. Z.yC — yZcL- z i ' ' s- -- Ph6nes -38.76 2-3877 , y Asheville North Carolina tf . iL. j Compliments of COLONIAL BAKING COMPANY Colonial is good Bread A BLANTON GROCERY COMPANY Wholesale Grocers Dial 8421 4331 Marion North Carolina THE SUPERETTE Owned and Operated By Folsom’s Groceries, Meats and Feeds Phone 3674 Black Mountain Phone 3-1888 Asheville Asheville North Carolina Com pli merits of INSTITUTION WHOLESALE COMPANY Serving Institutions and Industries 312 Southside Avenue Dial 2-4961 3-6082 Quality Job Printing THE PRINT SHOP WASH ' N SHOP Y. L. Medlin Self Service Launderette Dial 8125 Oteen North Carolina Swannanoa North Carolina McPETERS McPherson JARRETT WARLICK Many items and services Dry Cleaners and Laundry Phone 7167 Phone 3747 Black Mountain Swannanoa North Carolina Swannanoa North Carolina BEACON MANUFACTURING COMPANY ’’Beacon blankets make warm friends.” SKYLINE DAIRIES Asheville’s own Dairy Processors and Distributors of Quality Dairy Products Phone 5656 Asheville North Carolina McMURRAY CHEVROLET CO. Sales and Service Swannanoa North Carolina Black Mountain North Carolina ‘ . ' ■... ■ ' ' v j’ ' “ • i t ;c fi-f ' , ■. .. i. . J3..- -y «l � ' fe ' - ■ fl .■4 V « % f r « i ix I ;. V, I.JI . % XJ 1 4 . Ir