Tarboro High School - Tar Bo Rah Yearbook (Tarboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1916 volume:

NU A I OF -THE SENIOR ' CLASS- TARQORO ' HIGH • SCHOOL - .MCMXVL Ufj. TO ROBERT GILLIAM KITTRELL FOR SIX YEARS SUPERINTENDENT TARBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS THIS. THE FIRST VOLUME OF THE TAR-BO-RAH IS DEDICATED Robert Gilliam Kittrell Editorial In attempting to edit and publish this, the first volume of The Tar-bo-rah, we felt at first as if we were embarking upon an uncharted sea. Waves of diffi- culty beat high around us; for we found the effort to produce a picture of student life not so easy as we had imagined in our first enthusiasm. It has been our aim to crystalize, for the reader of this book, the individual traits, the pleasures and joys, which bind us to our school life. But not for the stranger alone have we worked; but for you, our classmates and schoolmates, that, when in coming years you turn the pages of this book, you may find upon them real Pictures of Mem- ory of your own. However, we would never have been able to steer our little craft around the Scyllas of literary failure and the Charybdises of financial chaos without the aid of steady hands. While we were looking for some one to help us, Mr. Rimmer volunteered his services. He has spent many hours helping us through the stormy places, and to him we owe the larger portion of our success. Our former teacher, Miss Liles, has given us some invaluable aid, for which we wish to take this means of showing our appreciation. We have to thank our faculty representative, Miss Council, for a large part of our success. She has been with us through many battles with the waves of disappointment and has marshaled us through to safety. Nor would we fail to express our gratitude to those busi- ness men of Tarboro and elsewhere who have helped with their advertising to make our book a financial success. Now to you, our friends who have long since forgotten the days of childhood, we present this volume in the hope that it will awaken in you the memory of those dear days. And, classmates and schoolmates, we hope that this volume will ever keep awake in you the memory of the pleasant days spent at dear old Tarboro High School. G Editorial Staff Haywood M. Taylor Editor-in-Chief Catherine M. Pender Assistant Editor Joseph P. Bunn Business Manager Lilla D. Rosenbaum Business Manager Eugene F. Rimmer Advisory Editor Miss Grace Council Advisory Editor Faculty R. H. BACHMAN Superintendent THOMAS B. DOWNEY Principal Science NINA BANKS History, Latin EDITH HASSELL Mathematics GRACE COUNCIL English, Latin MABEL YOUNG French lucy McGregor Shorthand and Typewriting GRACE WARREN Penmanship LOUISE MONTGOMERY Piano, Violin, Sightsinging, History of Music ROSA CALDWELL Piano, Theory 8 i r 10 Patronesses Mrs. C. M. Cobb Mrs. James Pender Mrs. G. M. T. Fountain Mrs. J. Robert Pender Mrs. Julius Rosenbaum Mrs. John Worsley Mrs. Susan A. Cobb Mrs. C. L. Fryer Mrs. R. M. Davis Mrs. W. A. Andrews Mrs. Wiley Cherry Mrs. Annie C. Hart Mrs. C. L. Fountain Mrs. F. L. Dancy Mrs. D. D. Taylor Mrs. J. J. Philips Mrs. C. P. McCluer Mrs. Stephen Hoard Mrs. H. B. McNair Mrs. J. L. Hearne Mrs. Ed. Roberson Mrs. H. H. Taylor Mrs. Luther Bryant Mrs. J. M. Carstarphen Mrs. J. W. Forbes Mrs. Whitney Bridgers Mrs. Helen Powell Mrs. D. G. Gillespie Mrs. W. D. Leggett Mrs. Henry Johnston Mrs. M. Heilbroner Mrs. A. B. Lichtenstein Mrs. R. H. Bachman Mrs. J. C Horne Mrs. Claude Wilson Mrs. T. B. Jacocks Mrs. D. B. Batts Mrs. H. T. Bryan Mrs. H. B, Mrs. L. E. Norfleet Mrs. B. E. Brown Mrs. S. S. Nash Mrs. D. E. Braswell Mrs. H. B. Smith Mrs. A. Williamson Mrs. C. A. Johnson Mrs. C. H. Fluck Mrs. J. E. Simmons Mrs. G. E. Weeks Mrs. Paul Jones Mrs. Octave Battle Mrs. W. R. Brown Mrs. F. H. Brown Mrs. P. L. McCabe Mrs. Hugh Cobb Mrs. George Howard Mrs. George A. Light Miss Alice Pender Miss Susie Foxhall Miss Siddie Mallett Miss Grace Council Miss Louise Montgomery Miss Mary H. Bridgers Miss Mary P. Bourne Miss Emma Spivey Miss Katherine M. Pender Miss Placide Clark Miss Hannah Gilliam Miss Mavis Thigpen Miss Hennie Brown Miss Rosa Caldwell Miss Edith Hassell Miss Hal Morrison Miss Ora Lee Brown Miss Mabel Young Miss Lurline Thomas Miss Nina Banks Whitlarke 11 VI Colors: Purple and gold Senior Class Organization Motto: Build for character, not for fame Flower: Daisy Officers Haywood M. Taylor President Joseph P. Bunn Vice-President A. Elizabeth Worsley Secretary-Treasurer Ella B. Pender Reporter Catharine Cobb Lawyer Lilla D. Rosenbaum Historian J. Claxton Cherry Prophet Annie E. Fountain Poet Erdine Cobb Composer of Song Charles Henry Fluck Mascot Mascot 13 WILLIAM HENRY ANDREWS, Jr. Age 16 Height 5 ' 11 Weight 170 State Triangular High School Debate ' 15, ' 16; President High School Literary Society ' 16; Chief Marshal ' 15; County Commence- ment Marshal ' 15; Track ' 14, ' 15, ' 16; Ath- letic Association; Dramatics ' 16. Bill is catalogued for a presidency; but we can ' t say whether it is to be social, political, literary, or all. Anyhow, he has the air of Mr. President (accent the Mr.) We have a feeling that his inclination just now is along social lines. If you don ' t believe it, ask the Juniors. His only rival in this respect is his fellow townsman. To find a lady-killer, we urge you to go to Speed. Build thee more stately mansions, my soul, As the swift seasons roll. JOSEPH POWELL BUNN Age 17 Height 5 ' 11% Weight 150 Captain Baseball Team ' 16; Member ' 14, ' 15; Business Manager Tar-bo-rah; Vice-Presi- dent Senior Class; Critic High School Literary Society ' 16; Marshal ' 15; Class Representative Arbor Day ' 16; Athletic Association; Dramatics ' 16. Why couldn ' t he have been named John? Then we could have called him Bunny. As it is, he answers to the name of Fez. It ' s hard to class Joe. One day his ambition is to be first bass in the Barber Shop Quartette; the next, second base on the baseball team. Next he ' s on Bud Fisher ' s trail. We can certainly class him with our best — an all-round man who is square. That is one figure in Geometry he has changed. If you don ' t believe it, ask any Senior. A merry heart doeth good like medicine. 14 JOHN CLAXTON CHERRY Age 17 Height 5 ' 8 Weight 140 High School Triangular Debate ' 16; Class Prophet; County Commencement Marshal ' 14, ' 15; Baseball ' 15, ' 16; Athletic Association; High School Literary Society; Dramatics ' 15, ' 16. When Claxton slants his hat at a 90-degree angle and summons to his countenance that Cheery smile and marches down the streets of Tarboro, one can but mistake him for one of our millionaires. However, he is a very jolly, obliging personage, and when a good time is mention ed Claxton is Johnny-on-the-spot. You can be what you resolve to be. CATHARINE COBB Age 17 Height 5 ' 5H Weight 104 Marshal ' 13, ' 14, ' 15; Secretary High School Literary Society ' 16; Secretary-Treasurer Ath- letic Association ' 16; Tennis Club; Dramatics ' 15, ' 16. Catharine ' s most prominent feature is her large blue eyes. Very useful features they are, too; for they are always in demand searching for mail (male). Her chief ambition is to get through, but to have a good time along with it. Being of a sociable nature, she shines especially at the class parties. However, Cath- arine is not a person of social attainments alone; she frequently distinguishes herself by making the highest grades in class. A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, -promises as sweet. 15 ERDINE COBB Age 18 Height 5 ' 2 Weight 97 Composer Class Song; Member High School Literary Society; Dramatics ' 16. That quiet little way of Erdine ' s covers a mul- titude of surprises. Though we have known her all through high school, we have never really found her out till this year, and we can- not yet suppress a start of surprise when she shrieks out unexpectedly at something funny. We never knew, either, that she was a com- poser; for proof of that fact, observe our class song. When Duty whispers low, ' Thou must, ' The youth replies, ' I can ' SPENCER PIPPIN DANCY Age 17 Height 5 ' 7 Weight 124M Marshal ' 13, ' 14; High School Literary So- ciety; Dramatics ' 16. Spencer is known as Baby. He is one of the quietest boys in the class, yet when the proper time comes he can be one of the liveliest. And though we look upon him as the baby of the class, when we begin to parler Francais he can stand up with the best. His cheerful disposition has won for him many friends among us, and no doubt he will add many more when he goes out into the wide, wide world. In life ' s small things be resolute and great; Knowest thou when Fate thy measure takes? 16 ANNIE ELIZABETH FOUNTAIN Age 18 Height 5 ' 2Y 2 Weight 115 State Triangular High School Debate ' 16; Class Poet; Tennis Club; Athletic Association; Dramatics ' 16. What the future holds for Annie is a mystery as yet. Her talents lie in many directions, and under that flaming thatch many schemes are born. She may rank among the world ' s most renowned poets. Again, she may convert the African heathen. Still again, she has a chance to win the World ' s Tennis Champion- ship. If she follows the suggestions given in Preparing for Future Citizenship, she will be a veritable Mrs. Pankhurst. Of all the arts in which the wise excel Nature ' s chief masterpiece is writing well. ROBERT MAYO DAVIS Age 16 Height 5 ' 7 Weight 125 Marshal ' 14; High School Literary Society; Athletic Association; Dramatics ' 14. Bob is the happiest and best-natured boy in our class. In spite of his handsome map, he has managed to stay clear of ladies — whether because of bashfulness or of lack of time we do not know. However, we have recently been encouraged by improvement along this line. He is one of our leading Chemistry students, and some day we hope to see his name in the hall of fame along with those of Dalton and Downey. and still the wonder grew t one small head could carry all he knew. ' ' 17 ANNIE ELIZABETH WORSLEY Age 18 Height 5 ' 6 Weight 148 Secretary-Treasurer Senior Class; County Commencement Marshal ' 15; High School Lit- erary Society; Athletic Association; Dramatics ' 15, ' 16. Elizabeth must have been brought up on the famous old saw, Children should be seen, not heard. Else she would never have ac- quired that sweet, low voice of hers. If voice is an index to character, we must declare Eliza- beth a clinging vine. Perhaps it ' s just as well to do so, anyway; for if soft words will melt a stony heart, what effect must they have upon an iceman? A perfect woman, nobly planned, To warn, to comfort, and command. LILLA BLANCHE FRYER Age 18 Height 5 ' % Weight 98 Dramatics ' 16; High School Literary Society. Blanche must be keeping the grades of her classmates. After each test she religiously can- vasses the class with the query Wha ' dye get? We wonder what motive prompts her. Is it curiosity, or is it human interest? If promptness is a trait by which we may judge future successes Blanche may expect great things; for she is always here and always on time. A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent. 18 ARTHUR JOSEPH KNIGHT Age 17 Height 5 ' 9 Weight 150 Baseball ' 14, ' 15, ' 16; Dramatics ' 16; High School Literary Society; Athletic Association. When it comes to juggling with periphrastics and Latin derivatives, Knight is on the job. That concludes his stellar role in school. Outside he is a shining light on the baseball field. No flies in the center-field go slighted when he is about. His chief ambition is to make a home run in Kinston. A little learning is a dangerous thing. EDGAR LEE HART Age 17 Height 5 ' 10% Weight 133 County Commencement Marshal ' 15; High School Literary Society; Athletic Association; Tennis Club; Dramatics ' 16. This face is not a new one by any means. In school he is not at all as bad as he looks. He always comes with his hair combed and his clothes pressed as if he had just stepped out of a bandbox — that had been slept on. In the new fashions he ranks with the latest in town, especially in demonstrating the new overcoat. Jew Baby, as he is commonly called, is some- what a ladiesman. He takes as naturally to the ladies as a duck to water; and the unhappy side of the situtaion is that the ladies do not believe in reciprocity. Ed ' s greatest ambition is to become traffic manager on the E. C. R. A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. 19 SOPHIA LIGHT Age 17 Height 5 ' 2% Weight 109 Athletic Association; Dramatics ' 16; High School Literary Society. Handle her lightly. That is the accepted course in dealing with Sophia. She certainly believes in asserting her rights; and the name of the rights she claims is legion for they are many. If Sophia ever champions the cause ' of woman suffrage with her present enthusiasm, it will be woe to the plate glass windows of Tarboro. The man that hath no music in himself Nor is not moved by concord of sweet sounds Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils. WILLIAM STATON LONG Age 18 Height 5 ' 7% Weight 165 County Commencement Marshal ' 14; High School Literary Society; Dramatics ' 16; Track 15, ' 16; Baseball ' 15, ' 16; Tennis Club; Ath- letic Association. Would you advise me to wear track shoes or dancing pumps? Can you think of Bill with- out thinking of advice? Possibly Bill thinks he would hurt your feelings by not appealing to your vanity. He ' s the personification of stolidity. Once he is convinced, there ' s some- thing doing to make him see the error of his way. If you don ' t believe that ask Lilla Dale. There is a great future in store for Bill, if Dame Fortune, the Science of Medicine, and Cupid smile upon him. Here ' s to Bill, our rock of Gibraltar. Don ' t give up the ship. 23 CATHERINE MARY PENDER Age 17 Height 5 ' 5 Weight 10S Assistant Editor The Tar-bo-rah; County Commencement Marshal ' 15; President Tennis Club ' 16; High School Literary Society; Athletic Association; Class Representative Arbor Day ' 16; Dramatics ' 15, ' 16. Put it in the Annual. How many times have we heard this expression? It ' s an indica- tion of Catherine ' s whole-souled interest in The Tar-bo-rah. The class has decided that she is the most studious member. She must be a clever politician to acquire such a reputation. To find her, set out in search of Ella; chances are that the quest will be successful. Arid her face is lily-clear, Lily-shaped, and drooped in duly To the law of Us own beauty. ELLA BANNING PENDER Age 17 Height 5 ' 214 Weight 118 Marshal ' 14; Reporter Senior Class; Vice- President Athletic Association; Dramatics ' 15, ' 16; Tennis Club. For she ' s the Queen of Vanity Fair. Ella is our representative in the Smart Set. Laugh and be merry is her motto. It ' s a musical laugh, and it has a right to be, because — well, you ' ve heard Ella sing. She ' s our Prima Donna. There ' s another subject Ella is an authority on — listen anil we ' ll whisper it to you. It ' s men-men-men. Sweetness of manner and grace devoid of pride Might hide her faults if she had faults to hide. 21 RUPERT ANDREWS PHILIPS Age 15 Height 5 ' 7 Weight 114 State Triangular High School Debate ' 16; High School Literary Society; Dramatics ' 16. Pat has not been with us long enough for us to find out all his good qualities — especially as he does not proclaim them from the house- tops, as some of us are accused of doing. It has been said, you know, that still waters run deep. We see in him a second Demosthenes or a worthy successor to our friend, Marcus Tullius Cicero. Give me liberty or give me death. LILLA DALE ROSENBAUM Age 17 Height 5 ' % Weight 102 K Business Manager The Tar-bo-rah; Class Historian; County Commencement Marshal ' 15; High School Literary Society; Athletic Associa- tion; Tennis Club; Class Representative Arbor Day ' 16; Dramatics ' 15, ' 16. Lilla Dale, the Queen of Willowdale. Di- plomacy is her outstanding trait. That has stood her in good stead as Business Manager of The Tar-bo-rah. Her vocabulary doesn ' t con- tain either can ' t or no. ' She is the small- est in the class in size, but not the smallest in our estimation. What would we do without those giggles? She has one failing, however; she always laughs at her own remarks — because some one must, she says. Her soul is pure, and sweet, and while, All good is garnered there. 22 HAYWOOD MAURICE TAYLOR Age 18 Height 5 ' U% Weight 115 Editor-in-Chief The Tar-bo-rah ' 16; Presi- dent Senior Class; Chief Marshal County Com- mencement ' 15; Treasurer Tennis Club ' 16; Athletic Association; High School Literary So- ciety; Dramatics ' 15, ' 16. Dooley is a worthy nickname. Wasn ' t Mr. Dooley a philosopher? He had schemes to run everything from a lawn-mower to the uni- verse. Haywood is a man of varied accomplish- ments — photographer, chemist, pianist, and would-be ladiesman, withal. Who would think it? — once he said he was going to be a ball player! Beyond the Alps lies Italy. BRUCE FOUNTAIN Age 18 Height 5 ' 9M Weight 153 Arbor Day Representative ' 16; Treasurer Athletic Association; High School Literary So- ciety. We realize it was our loss when Bruce left us. He has shown that he had the interest of the class at heart. It is rumored, though, that the girls thought he might have used his Ford to better advantage while he was among us. The best-looking man in the class, quiet, gentle- manly, and polite, he deserves the title of The Pride of Leggets. If he will, he will, and you can depend on ' t; If he won ' t, he won ' t, and there ' s an end on ' t. 23 Senior Class History Years and years ago, in a secluded spot in Edgecombe, a great scientist dis- covered a very peculiar breed of bacteria (homo sapiens bacillus). There were only a few of these bacteria, but they exhibited such extraordinary properties that the scientist decided to give them his personal care and attention. Under his wise provisions the few developed into strong and virile colonies. They were, in those days, housed in a large wooden structure; but they were not destined to remain so secluded. They multiplied so rapidly that at the end of six years, it became necessary to transfer them. The scientist said, I have seen the mighty ant feed his louse, I have seen the ferocious mosquito suck the blood from the veins of weakly human beings, but never have I seen such growth as this. They can no longer be held within these narrow walls. They must have a home more suitable to their natural ca- pabilities. So a better and greater home was erected, and the many little ba- cilli were transferred to it. At the end of two years it was the whim of the supporters of the scientist that these bacilli should undergo a rigid test to prove that they were strong, yet gentle; cultured and refined, yet sensible; cultivated, yet able to endure the hard- ships of severe conditions and altogether fitted to enter into newer and broader fields of endeavor. Although this test was most severe and minute, every colony passed with high credit. However, the colonies were not as yet sufficiently cultivated to do their best work. Before the scientist would consent to let them be taken from his care they must pass through four years of severe study and inspection. The scientist alone could not care for these species. He must have some one who would take an interest in them and who had been especially trained for this service. He had waited seven long years for the right one to appear, one upon whom he could place this mighty privilege. He must have some one who would sacrifice everything for them, one who would give up the pleasures of life just to be with these bacteria and give them some litt le aid. At this point in their history the great master found the one for whom he had been waiting so long. I can see her now in my mind ' s eye — tall and dark complexioned, with stern, gray eyes, a sharp chin, and a Grecian nose. Her distinguishing feature, however, was those magnetic eyes. Many are the times I have seen a bacillus turn to a spirillum under her withering gaze. Part of her work, aside from caring for the needs of the bacilli, was the keeping of the records of their growth and develop- ment. This afforded her much pleasure, as one could see by the gleam from those magnetic eyes. Promptness in completing them and promptness in having them returned after inspection, was her infallible rule. 24 But the signs are that with the evolution of these bacteria the scientist will lose his faithful helper. I draw this conclusion from the observation of certain things such as: rides to Rocky Mount, Sunday afternoon strolls, American Beauty roses, etc. But I wander. I am an historian, not a prophet; so I must return to the recounting of the incidents in the lives of our homo sapiens bacilli. I will now attempt to trace the colonies through their succeeding four years of pleasures, trials and tribulations. During these four years they were, as I have said, constantly under the care of trained persons who were to see that all conditions were made as nearly perfect as possible for their natural growth and development. Every month they were tested and biennially they were examined thoroughly; so their lives became a series of examinations. Through this process a gradual weeding of the less desirable species was car- ried out, until, by the end of the third year, nineteen superb genera were sepa- rated, specimens whom the scientist thought that he could, after one more search- ing test, pass on to humanity. This last year was to be the most pleasant of their career, yet one in which much hard work had to be done. It was during this eventful last year that the scientist noted the alarming symptoms of a terrible disease in one of the bacteria. These symptoms observed were eruptions about the ends of several branches growing near the top of the filament. The eruptions somewhat resembled Pear Blight. The ravages of this malignant disease could not be stopped except by strong and expensive drugs, such drugs as green soap and sulphur. Although the disease was very contagious only this one bacillus was affected. It was a touching sight to see the joy with which the affected one was welcomed back by his fellow members after his recovery. But enough of diseases, — let us turn to happier occurrences. I have heard it said that there is nothing more interesting to those animals called Human Beings than to observe the eccentricities and individual charac- teristics of their fellow-men. So why would not an account of the striking char- acteristics of these nineteen species of homo sapiens bacilli be interesting to them, — individualities that could be seen even by the most casual observer? For instance, one species grew to a surprising length, but was very slender and had a peculiar growth near the top which resembled a rose thorn. Another was tall but very fleshy, and frequently changed from white to red and back again. Two other species exhibited these same changes of color. Several species strong, healthy-looking and virile, had enlarged growths around the base which, reminded one of Charley Chaplin ' s feet, while others had large growths, on the top which reminded one of billiard balls (ivory domes). It was in the fourth year that the scientist became very much interested in one of his most desirable species. It was healthy-looking and of sufficient length, but it did not have breadth. He tried many different methods to make the bacillus grow in the desired direction, but without avail. He even transferred the bacillus to a raw egg culture medium. Even this infallible flesh-giver failed. The climax in the history of the bacilli was to be reached at the 25 end of this fourth year, when they were to pass through a thorough and searching examination. For nine long months these bacteria basked in the sunlight, absorbed food, and enjoyed life in general; but as the calm precedes the storm, as the pigs are fattened for the slaughter, so they were being prepared for their last and final test. On this eventful day they were to be proclaimed either good bacteria and sufficiently developed to be turned loose as preservers of humanity or they were to be doomed to a period of further preparation. As the results of the said examination would mean so much to humanity as well as to the bacteria, it was fitting that the test should be most severe and mi- nute, covering every point of the growth and development of the various species. If the scientist decided that the results showed the bacteria to be 70 per cent perfect, they were then to be taken from his care and given to humanity to do life ' s work alone. And it came to pass on the last day, that the scientist had the various spe- cies of bacteria placed on a large platform and a great multitude gathered to observe his handiwork, and they said, It is good. And the scientist was pleased, and turning to the audience, he said: Ladies and gentlemen, you see before you the result of eleven years of hard work. These bacteria are the product of the school system for which you spend so much of your money. Do you consider the result as worthy of the effort and resources consumed? I do not see how you can answer otherwise than in the affirmative. You have admitted by your ap- plause that their appearance is good. I consider them to be good as shown by the strong recommendation which I give in passing them on to you; but time alone will prove whether they are worthy or unworthy of the work we have ex- pended upon them. It has been said that a prophet is without honor in his own country; but we have a prophet that has honor in his own country. Under a great flood of inspiration he prophesied the future of these colonies, and it an- swered my highest hopes and anticipations; so I have no fear in giving my full assurance that these colonies of homo sapiens bacilli will prove an honor both to the institution which has reared them and to myself, who have spent so many efforts in their behalf. As the scientist retired, the audience applauded again and again. The bac- teria were then carried from the platform, and passed from the care of the scientist. This incident closes that phase of the lives of the homo which I am to relate. There are many other interesting incidents in their lives of which I could tell you. As the material is so fresh in my mind I could write volumes, but I feel that it would be a waste of energy; because I am sure that I have written enough of their history to make me and them famous. I am confident now that my name will be hailed from the housetops, written in the highest halls of fame, and passed from mouth to mouth as are the names of such famous men and women as Jess Willard, Mrs. Pankhurst, and Miss Council. So I conclude my history with this one little message to you: If my efforts on this work please you not, my friend, Cheer up! you will be glad to know that I have reached THE END Historian 26 Senior Class Poem The hour was late, the night was long, The fire did gently glow, The wind was shrill, all else was still, And softly fell the snow. My chair was near the glowing coals; The firelight played around, The wind blew shriller, all else grew stiller, Then strange the sight I found. Before my eyes stood Cupid dear, I listened while he spake, I ' m neither saint, nor love, nor ghost, But messenger of fate. He further said, with a nod of his head, And a wink from his merry eye, My child, good-bye, ' tis time for bed, Midnight is very nigh. A moment more, then he was gone, And fast did fly the night, Until the hour was near to morn, And quickly came the light. I thought of all that he had said. Of Fate ' s kind message, too — How to my heart it straightway sped, And now, classmates, to you I ' ve come to tell your history, And that of classmates, too, Of life you ' ll live in later years And great things you shall do. The fates declare that they ' ve a plan, And this is their decree, — That from this class as years roll on True Kings and Queens shall be. I pass it on ; for you alone Can mar or prove his words, In future years, when you may roam As do the little birds. May you be gentle, strong and true, In joy or grief serene, Heeding throughout the future years, The motto of ' 16. As the sportsman plays his game So character we must build Not for glory or for fame, But to stand for wisdom still. Poet 27 Senior Class Prophecy In a spot half concealed by clumps of bushes and a heavier back- ground of trees, stands an old log cabin. Often, tired and worn out with cease- less efforts to reproduce on canvas some of the beauties around me, I have wan- dered to the door and gazed out upon the towering Rockies in front of me. These snow-capped mountains, as they stretch up to the blue of the sky, make a scene that would thrill the heart of any artist. My gaze shifts and falls upon the blue lakes stretching themselves lazily into the distance. For years I have lived in this place of seclusion, hoping in its solitude to be- come a real artist. But yesterday, discouraged and feeling myself a failure, I pondered over my last picture and, deep in reverie, I soon began to lose consciousness of my surroundings. My mind slipped back over a space of twenty years or more, and I thought lingeringly of many happy events and escapades of my childhood and school days. As I did not attend college, naturally the companions of my last year in high school were clearer in my memory than any others. I was wondering what each was doing and what they had made of them- selves, when suddenly a hand fell upon my shoulder. I started; for just in front of me stood my dear old friend, Joseph Powell Bunn. Many questions and answers followed each other in quick succession. Joe, for several years after graduation, had felt called upon to use his remark- able vocal talent as a stage performer. He had joined a worldwide minstrel and traveled from place to place, finally reaching the nearby-town, where he learned of my existence. It may well be imagined that I welcomed this friend of my schooldays, and urged him to spend the night that I might hear news of the world that I had almost forsaken. We talked until long past midnight, and before we retired I had learned the whereabouts and life work of every member of my class. I was not surprised when he told me that William Andrews, after winning all the trophies of debate, left the field of oratory. Fate had decreed that with his manly beauty and graceful deportment, combined with his rosy cheeks, he should adorn the deck of a large ocean liner. He started as cabin boy and has now risen to a first class seaman. Catharine Cobb, having given up the idea of ever entering the field of mat- rimony, became reconciled to her fate of being an old maid, and is now leading the suffragettes of North Carolina on to victory. Alas, Erdine Cobb has disappointed us. We had always thought that she would uphold the dignity of our class. Imagine my surprise when I learned that she had actually become an actress. Although Madame Cobb has gained 2S international honors as an actress, she is known to her classmates as Dignified Ty. I learned that a decided change had come into the life of Spencer Dancy. At the age of twenty he visited Utah for the study of aviation. But here his career as a bird of passage ceased, for he changed from a monogamist to a Mor- mon. At the age of forty, therefore, we find Baby Dancy making good progress in life under the care of thirteen mothers-in-law. Robert Davis is a doctor. But such a doctor! His few calls are never answered within three hours. Between the calls and the visit he has zealously studied all the diseases that his patient might have and, with a flourish, warns him that with a great deal of care he will be able to conquer the Mening- coccus germ. Annie Fountain spent the first five years out of college in Africa, as a repre- sentative of the Woman ' s Rights Movement of America. Returning to her homeland, she became the instigator of a plan of placing rings in the noses of the opponents to the cause. She declares that the remainder of her life will be spent in the carrying out of this plan. In her appearance before the National Woman Suffragette Convention, in the year 1918, Blanche Fryer made an excellent plea for the association of the two sexes. The Tarboro High School students ordered ten thousand copies for the benefit of the faculty. Edgar Hart decided to try his luck in a large city. For some time he exper- ienced difficulty, but finally, through his Palestrical appearance and his increas- ing and far-reaching vocal powers, he secured a position as an auctioneer in a well-known pawn shop. Arthur Knight was well known as a baseball player until he reached the age of thirty. At this age, having reached the height of his ambition by knocking a home run with three men on bases and the score tied, he retired in the zenith of his glory. In order to show his manly physique and facial beauty he became a conductor on the East Carolina Railway. Sophia Light is a dweller in the regions around the North Pole, selling fire- less cookers. Her enormous sale of this product is said to be due to the power of her persuasive influence and charming ways. It is well to note, however, that she still corresponds with a well-known auctioneer in a New York pawn shop. Doc Long was noted in our class for his persistency, to which fact Cath- arine Cobb could testify. His faithfulness was very marked until a certain en- sign appeared home on a furlough. Immediately his thoughts were turned to Medical Science, and since then he has been specializing in the hydrophobia of red bugs, gnats, and fireflys. Ella Pender went to New York and there studied voice for a few years. She bade fair to make a second Madame Sembrich when, to the disgust of her fam- ily and friends, she married a worthless Italian duke. Catherine Pender, it is reported, hardly has time for a word with any one. All that we hear of her is through others. Her days and nights are one ceaseless 29 round of massages, tonsorial treatments and hair dressing. A fashionable toilet is not complete until Madamoiselle Pender has administered the final touches of rouge and powder. You can take a fellow out of the country but you can ' t take the country out of him. These words well apply to Rupert Philips. He had a great struggle as to what his life ' s vocation should be; and for his wise judgment he wins the admiration of the whole world. At present he is a chiropodist. We once thought that Lilla Dale Rosenbaum would be like the little brook, which babbles on forever, but suddenly she talked out and, thinking of nothing else to say, went out west and there entered a nunnery. After Lilla, of course, my next thought was of Elizabeth Worsley. When I inquired of Joe as to the whereabouts of Elizabeth, he replied, You must have been back here in these woods some years as you have not heard of Elizabeth as a writer of the world ' s famous picture plays. Her most recent one is Weighed Down by Grief, or What Broke the Iceman ' s Scales! ' Haywood Taylor, being unsuccessful in his dealings with Cupid, resigned on account of heavy work and expense, and plans to spend the remainder of his life on Knott ' s Island, trying to discover by what powers a crawfish perambulates himself in an opposite direction. Thus, in the wee sma ' hours of last night, did I learn of the doings, wise and otherwise, of my classmates during the twenty years since we said Good-bye at the Tarboro High School. I parted from Joe with regret at his going, but with rejoicing at the chance that had sent him to my lonely cabin. I stood in the door until his figure had disappeared in the mountain passes, then went slowly to my easel. Prophet 30 Last Will and Testament State of North Carolina ) County of Edgecombe V City of Tarboro ) We, the Senior Class of the Tarboro High School, of the aforesaid city, county, and State, being of sound and disposing minds, do, on this, the First day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and sixteen, hereby make, publish, and declare our last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say: Item I. We do hereby appoint our most honored and beloved Superin- tendent, R. H. Bachman, Executor of this our Last Will and Testament; and, as a token of our esteem, we do hereby bequeath to the above a Music Faculty guaranteed against Cupid ' s darts. Item II. To Mr. Downey we do will and bequeath a book treating on the Bertillon System, to aid him in apprehending the guilty one whose finger prints were found on the Class bell. Item III. Judging from the present outlook, to Miss Banks we leave our sincere hope that she will be a permanent resident of Tarboro. Item IV. To our Math, teacher, Miss Hassell, we bequeath a plane ex- tending indefinitely into space. On account of its inconceivable length, its port- ability being thereby rendered awkward, we, the undersigned request the said Miss Hassell to will said plane to the school upon her departure. Item V. With our sympathies, we bequeath to Miss Council this bun, hoping that in its own little way it may remind her of the Bunn she is leaving behind her in Tarboro. Item VI. To William Andrews we do leave the pebbles that Demosthenes used, that he may use them if it ever becomes necessary. Item VII. To Joe Bunn we do leave a bottle of liniment, that he may always have his arm in readiness for pitching a good game of ball. Item VIII. To Claxton Cherry we do bequeath a picture of the Cream of Wheat man, recommending that he closely observe the same and practice on his 31 winsome smile, remembering that, Smile and the world smiles with you, weep and you weep alone. Item IX. To Erdine Cobb we leave a weather chart calendar giving a de- tailed account of the weather conditions. We understand that she made a serious mistake in regard to the weather one night to her escort from a Senior party. Item X. To Robert Davis we do hereby bequeath a key, that he may have no trouble in getting into the house on school nights. Item XI. To Spencer Dancy we leave a telescope and a ticket to Rocky Mount. We have been informed that he wishes to see the world. Apologies to Rocky Mount for the necessity of a telescope. Item XII. To Annie Fountain we do bequeath a copy of the Saturday Evening Post, calling attention to the page on Who ' s Who and Why, and apologizing for the fact that When and What were inadvertently left out. Item XIII. To Blanche Fryer we leave a Keen Kutter razor blade to sharpen her sense of humor, as we are afraid she takes life too seriously. If she finds that it does not help her, we would advise her to consult Edgar Hart. Item XIV. To Edgar Hart we do hereby leave a package of Putz Pomade to shine up his brass; at present it is very much tarnished and covered with verdigris. Item XV. To Arthur Knight we do leave this shell of smokeless, soundless powder, invented by Professor Downey, that he may not be ashamed of his day ' s luck after a hunt. Item XVI. To Sophia Light we do bequeath a fan, that she may not lack this necessary instrument of a flirt. Item XVII. To William Long we leave this book of advice. May he study it carefully. Item XVIII. To Catherine Pender we leave Professor Downey ' s big horn- rimmed spectacles, as being especially suited for one who has acquired the repu- tation of being the most studious member of the class. Item XIX. To Ella Banning Pender we do bequeath a ticket to Wilson and our best wishes for the journey thereto. 32 Item XX. To Rupert Philips we do bequeath a stop watch to regulate his arrival at school, in order to keep him from embarrasing William Long by de- priving him of the tardy record. Item XXI. To Lilla Rosenbaum we do bequeath this valuable book en- titled How to Become a Vaudeville Actress, upon the consideration that she consent to pay us 98c down and 39c for each month, until sufficient compensa- tion shall have been received. Item XXII. To Haywood Taylor we leave this book entitled How to Behave at a Banquet, so that he may learn how to comport himself at a gastronomical entertainment in such a manner as to obviate any chance of vituperation. Item XXIII. We bequeath to Elizabeth Worsley a pair of scales, that she may test the ice man ' s winning weighs (ways). Item XXIV. To the Junior Class we do bequeath one of our Annuals in case they do not have one of their own. Item XXV. To the retiring Sophomore Class we leave the privilege of sit- ting in the room with the Seniors. Item XXVI. Dear Freshmen, to you we do bequeath our longed-for privi- leges, to be delivered between September and June of the year 1918-19. Perhaps with three years persuasion the Superintendent may recognize you as Seniors and grant said privileges. Item XXVII. To the Tarboro High School we leave our sincere love and truest wishes for a successful future. In Witness Whereof, we, the Senior Class, do hereunto set our hands and seals this the 2d day of June, 1916. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Senior Class to be its last Will and Testament, in the presence of its Attorney, who does hereby sub- scribe her name as witness hereto. Senior Class of 1916 (Seal) Witness: Catharine Cobb Attorney 33 Pictures of Memory Some days ago I was thinking that as our school days are over, soon we will drift apart and each one follow out a different course of work or study. Our class prophet has, with amazing and mystifying incantations, told us what the future has in store for us. To him we are deeply indebted. I thought, again, how enjoyable it would be if we could see ourselves all through life as we are today. Portraits would not do, because then we would be on our p ' s and q ' s. How I wished for an inventive mind! I had heard that some noted college professor had invented a machine to originate moving picture plots. I thereupon resolved to get him to help me out of my predicament. After I had written him, a week of suspense passed. Finally, at the last moment this morning, the postman brought me this mysterious box. I opened it carefully, read the accompanying directions, and adjusted it. Now I am going to tell you the words that I see as I turn the crank, and try to convey to you the impression which they make upon my mind. I shall call the contents of this little box my Pictures of Memory. (Turn the crank) The first words that I see are H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E S-O-N-G Horrible song! Who else can this be but our beloved president, Haywood Maurice Taylor? He is rehearsing for his part, Mr. Bond, in the school play The Pennant. E-F-F-O-R-T S-T-U-P-E-N-D-O-U-S Effort stupenduous! Whom does this remind me of? Oh! I have it. William Long, with the furrows in his brow, poring over a lesson as if it were a torture. S-I-L-E-N-C-E G-O-L-D-E-N Silence golden! This is a commodity that is very scarce. Those words remind me very much of one of our girls listening to the words of instruction from some man. Oh! yes, it is Lilla Dale Rosenbaum listening to the voice of Mr. Baker, our stage director for Powhatan. M-I-R-R-O-R P-E-E-P Mirror peep! Who can, in our class of 1916, be accused of such a thing? Ah! I have it! It is Sophia Light standing before her dresser preparing for the Senior party of the coming evening. H-I-E-R-O-G-L-Y-P-H-I-C-S C-O-N-F-U-S-I-N-G Hieroglyphics confusing! This must represent the handwriting of Joseph Powell Bunn. I think, perhaps, one of his teachers could prove this by resurrecting one of his examination papers. C-H-A-T-T-E-R U-N-I-N-T-E-L-L-I-G-I-B-L-E Chatter unintelligible! This is easy. With his tongue clinging to the roof of his mouth, I can plainly see Edgar Lee Hart, trying to pronounce Je ne sais pas, Madame. 34 G-R-I-N E-X-O-R-M-O-U-S Grin enormous! Who can this be but our honored valedictorian, Robert Mayo Davis, with a pieased smile upon his countenance until Mr. Downey says, Write the alphabet back- wards fifty times ? From the beginning of my school da} r s, now and ever, the same grin. B-L-U-S-H-E-S B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L Blushes beautiful! I could never be mistaken here. It is our best loved schoolmate, Susan Erdine Cobb, with her hands ever ready to cover the beautiful color which arises to her cheeks when the bo3 ' s of our class sweetly smile at her. T-R-I-P E-V-E-X-T-F-U-L Trip eventful! What room for doubt? Who of us has not heard told and retold in glori- ous terms the wonders of the city of Richmond? And when those wonders have been viewed in the society of one Jack, who can blame Elizabeth Worsley that the importance of the trip assumes such abnormal proportions? D-O-T Q-U-A-R-T-E-R Dot quarter! Forgive me if I hesitate here, but this is quite a stump. But, wait, I have it. It must be Lilla Blanche Fryer, who is always on the dot at a quarter to nine. P-R-O-P-R-I-E-T-Y S-T-R-I-C-T Propriety strict! I hope it will not be out of order for me to remind Spencer Pippin Dancy that it is perfectly proper to discuss other subjects at Senior parties, save that of the weather. A-I-R H-O-T Air hot! Who can be accused of this? I can think of none other than William Henry Andrews, Jr., as he pours forth his fervid eloquence in the cause of Ship Subsidies or National Preparedness. G-L-A-X-C-E-S F-L-A-S-H-I-X-G Glances flashing! This must refer to a girl, as no boy is accused in this way. It is evi- dently Catharine Cobb, using those wonderful eyes of blue to help spread the Long fever. G-I-G-G-L-E-S X-E-Y-E-R C-E-A-S-I-N-G Giggles never ceasing! There is no doubt that Catherine Mary Pender is the owner of a never ceasing giggle. Xo two high school pupils could out-giggle Catherine if they had Spell- ing under Mr. Downey and Lilla Dale to sit across the aisle. C-H-E-M-B-I-C P-O-S-E Chembic pose! This reminds me of Rupert Andrew Philips sitting in the photograhpers chair, patiently waiting for the climax to come. F-R-I-X-G-E C-R-I-M-S-O-X Fringe crimson! The horrible face of Claxton Cherry as he appeared in Powhatan is the only picture that can fit these words. R-E-D R-O-S-E-S Red roses! This stumps me. What girl in our class could be known for receiving red roses or — what boy for sending them? Xo, that line of thought is certainly not correct. Ah! I have it! The words refer to the beautiful roses which are always present on the calm face of Arthur Joseph Knight. P-E-R-P-E-T-U-A-L M-O-T-I-O-X Perpetual motion! This might mean any of us, but to whom does it especially apply? I must believe that out of these nineteen applicants for the distinction, the choice must fall upon Annie Elizabeth Fountain, whose tongue has never been known to cease. 35 Senior Class Song Dear Alma Mater, fare thee well; ' Tis ours to bide a wee, a wee. Hear thou a sound of a sigh from us; Our hearts cling so close to thee. Chorus: Fare thee well, fare thee well, Guiding star of our childhood days. Thou, who wast ever kind and true, We ' ll keep a place in our hearts for you. Fare thee well, fare thee well, Alma Mater, sweet thy name. Thou hast taught us for character Build rather than fame. We now lay aside our books, And where other mortals have been We go, with purpose firm, to engrave Our names on hearts of men. Chorus: Fare thee well, fare thee well, We can never go astray; For memories of thee will throb through life, Keeping us safe in calm and strife. Fare thee well, fare thee well, All that we can ever be We ' ll owe, dear Alma Mater, to thee, To thee, dear Alma Mater. 36 ON THE SCREEN. Thfe Tour- bo-rah prfiSgnls an all-star casT of tts celebrated T w€r t actors €acn i n aY i-ndiv id ja. role iCnargcte rs ar£ 1 i stgd bslow Am 1. William Andrews Disguised 2. Joe Bunn His Master ' s Pen 3. J. Claxton Cherry The Little Millionaire 4. Catharine Cobb Day Dreams 5. Erdine Cobb Beautiful Blushes 6. Robert Davis The Medicine Man 7. Spencer Dancy The Unbroken Coin 8. Bruce Fountain The Country Gentleman 9. Blanche Fryer The Anvil Solo 10. Arthur Knight The Human Fly 11. Sophia Light Chasing the Dear 12. William Long The Handicap 13. Edgar Hart Who Knows Whose Nose? 14. Ella Pender The Lost Chord 15. Catherine Pender Some Speed 1( . Rupert Philips Demosthenes the Second 17. Lilla Rosenbaum The Human Pepper Box 18. Haywood Taylor Look Pleasant, Please 19. Elizabeth Worsley The Girl Who Smiles 20. Annie Fountain A Little Girl With a Big Racket 37 38 40 42 Senior Class Statistics As we see ourselves As others see ms Prettiest Ella Pender Ella Pender Sweetest Ella Pender Catharine Cobb Handsomest Bruce Fountain William Andrews Smartest Robert Davis Robert Davis Cutest Lilla Rosenbaum Lilla Rosenbaum Quietest Rupert Philips Erdine Cobb Most Bashful Erdine Cobb Spencer Dancy, Rupert Philips Neatest Catherine Pender Catharine Cobb Most Popular Lilla Rosenbaum Ella Pender Most Original Lilla Rosenbaum Lilla Rosenbaum Most Graceful Ella Pender Ella Pender Most Dignified Erdine Cobb Erdine Cobb, Blanche Fryer Most Influential Haywood Taylor Haywood Taylor Most Attractive Catharine Cobb Ella Pender Most Sincere Erdine Cobb Catharine Cobb Most Talkative Annie Fountain Annie Fountain Wittiest Lilla Rosenbaum Lilla Rosenbaum Best All-round Girl Lilla Rosenbaum Ella Pender Best All-round Boy Joe Bunn Joe Bunn Most Studious Cathe rine Pender Erdine Cobb Most Inquisitive Annie Fountain Annie Fountain Most Stylish Ella Pender Ella Pender Most Sarcastic Annie Fountain Annie Fountain Laziest Ed Hart, William Long Ed Hart Most Businesslike Haywood Taylor Haywood Taylor Freshest Ed Hart, L. Rosenbaum Ed Hart Best Girl Athlete Annie Fountain Catherine Pender Best Boy Athlete Joe Bunn Joe Bunn Greatest Ladiesman Ed Hart William Long Biggest Flirt Ella Pender Ed Hart With Prettiest Hair Sophia Light Ella Pender With Prettiest Eyes Catharine Cobb Catharine Cobb Best Natured Lilla Rosenbaum . . , Lilla Rosenbaum Daintiest Erdine Cobb Catharine Cobb Most Optimistic Lilla Rosenbaum Lilla Rosenbaum Smallest Lilla Rosenbaum Lilla Rosenbaum 43 44 Junior Class Colors: Crab-apple blossom pink and foliage green Flower: Crab-apple blossom Motto: Labor omnia vincit Offi cers Marion C. Wilson President W. Durward Leggett Vice-President Helen V. W. Battle Secretary-Treasurer Allard A. Battle Katherine G. Batts A. Selma Edmondson Reba L. Heilbroner Frances S. Horne J. Allen Horne Claude W Curtis Norfleet William L. Phelps Mamie N. C. Pridgen James P. Ricks Paul Thomas Dorothy McC. Williamson 46 Bureau of Information For information on any subject, especially Burke ' s Speech, go to the Juniors. THEY KNOW IT ALL. Learn to curl your own hair. Latest styles in coiffure. She ' s the go.— M. Pridgen Have you a whole skin? Get one from Claude Wilson. Learn to wink! Guaranteed never to fail. Requires a very short time. — Helen Battle. Accomplished giggles. Learn to giggle at nothing. A most fascinating and fetching habit. — James Ricks. Where is your dignity? Go to Frances Home and find it. Do you want a good understanding? Go to Allard Battle and borrow his shoes. Tomatoes! All green vegetables, tinned fruits, etc. Apply and be satisfied. Katherine Batts. Newspapers delivered at your door. A perfect Mercury as regards speed. — Allen Horne. Elocution — don ' t you know ; and they say you can learn expression at Selma Edmondson ' s. The wizard history shark. Knows every date from the ark. Go to him and learn the art. — Paul Thomas. A rare opportunity to hear the grand opera singer, Dorothy Williamson, who plays her own accompaniment. Don ' t be dashing. Learn to be shy. All bashful arts free from Marion Wilson. Get your spring grin from Durward Leggett. Do you want to grow taller? Ask Curtis Norfleet how you should begin. Learn to draw both molasses and corks at Reba Heilbroner ' s. Do you desire to shine in society? Suggestions offered by William Phelps from his own experience. Class Query: Who has seen my Burke ? What Burke ? Burke ' s Speech. What is it? Burke ' s Speech is a peace proposition which the Juniors have been fighting since Christmas. No progress has been reported. 47 Sophomore Class Colors: Green and white Motto: They can who think they can Flower: Rose Officers Joseph K. Harper President Annie E. Cobb Vice-President Sarah Fletcher Bryan Secretary Annie Elizabeth Johnson Treasurer Roll Mary Austin Annie Barlow Elizabeth Bowden Sadie Belle Brown Sarah Fletcher Bryan Annie Elizabeth Cobb Kate Cherry Edmondson Joe Fryer Fannie Gaskins Joseph K. Harper Bessie Harrell Nannie Hart Annie Elizabeth Johnson Irvin Johnson Vera Keech Ellen Baker Leggett Lillian N. Li verm an Beulah Pittman Hobson Pittman Elizabeth Powell Howard Sorey Margaret Wemyss Quinton Taylor 48 Freshman Class Officers President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Martha Whitaker Powell Mabel Norfleet Claribel Fountain Roll Iva Andrews Charlie Bass William Clark Emma Edmondson Claribel Fountain Ella May Fryer Lossie Harrell Lucy Harris Howard Holderness Mary C. Howard Stamps Howard Luther Hyman Sambo Jenkins Ivey Johnson Roy Madra Roland Martin Mabel Norfleet Sara H. Philips Howard Pitt Martha W. Powell Gilman Smith Lawton Stott Beulah Strickland Elise Taylor Margaret Taylor Jeff Tooley Joe Wagner Arlene Webb Wright Wiggins Redmond Mercer Douglas Williams 50 Familiar Scenes IBEIBigiBEfBEigiB Senior-Freshman Literary Society Officers William Andrews President Lawton Stott Vice-President Catharine Cobb Secretary Joe Bunn Critic Iva Andrews William Andrews Charlie Bass Joe Bunn Claxton Cherry William Clark Catharine Cobb Robert Davis Spencer Dancy Emma Edmondson Annie Fountain Claribel Fountain Blanche Fryer Ella May Fryer Lossie Harrell Roll Lucy Harris Erdine Cobb Edgar Hart Howard Holderness Mary C. Howard Stamps Howard Sambo Jenkins Ivey Johnson Sophia Light William Long Roland Martin Redmond Mercer Mabel Norfleet Catherine Pender Ella Pender Rupert Philips Sara H. Philips Howard Pitt Martha W. Powell LlLLA ROSENBAUM Gilman Smith Lawton Stott Beulah Strickland Elise Taylor Haywood Taylor Margaret Taylor Arlene Webb Elizabeth Worsley Wright Wiggins 54 Junior-Sophomore Literary Society Officers Curtis Norfleet President Dorothy Williamson Vice-President Frances Horne Secretary Roll Mary Austin Allen Horne Curtis Norfleet Helen Battle Frances Horne Beulah Pittman Katherine Batts Joseph Harper William Phelps Sadie B. Brown Reba Heilbroner Mamie Pridgen Selma Edmondson Ellen Baker Leggett Marion Wilson Bessie Harrell Lillian Liverman Dorothy Williamson 55 Triangular Debate Query: Resolved, that the United States should adopt the policy of greatly enlarging its navy. Affirmative Negative William Andrews Annie Fountain Claxton Cherry Rupert Philips 56 Boys ' Athletic Association T. B. Downey. J. K. Harper. . President . Secretary-Treasurer Roll William Andrews Klon Barnes Allard Battle Joe Bunn Claxton Cherry T. B. Downey C. R. Fly Joe Fryer J. K. Harper E. L. Hart A. J. Knight W. S. Long Roy Madra Thomas Marrow Curtis Norfleet W. L. Phelps James Ricks Lawton Stott Haywood Taylor Quinton Taylor Paul Thomas Charley Vines Joe Wagner 57 Team of 1916 Although only six men of last year ' s team returned to school, a very creditable team has been developed, as was shown by the score of the opening game with Kinston High School, when Tarboro took the game by the score of 2 to 1. The old men who returned this year are Bunn, Knight, Norfleet, Cherry, Madra, and Long. Bunn (Fez), captain of the team, last year ' s catcher and sub-pitcher, has developed into an excellent firing artist. He is showing himself to be a worthy successor to Davis, the veteran pitcher of last year. Joe ' s byword is bean ' em and keep them around his neck. Phelps (Old B. S.) a new addition to the list of High School pupils, is showing good speed and plenty of curve, as well as being a good all-round man. Vines, commonly called Old Pots, the veteran catcher of past years, is back in school, and is showing great stuff behind the bat. Cherry, although working regularly in the field, can on occasion catch a good game. At first base, Chaney Knight (Peanut) star outfielder- of last year, is making an excellent appearance. On second, Harper (Napoleon II) is playing fast ball. Joe tags well and has a sure peg. Battle, on third, although handicapped by having long legs, is playing star ball. Allard throws well and has a sure eye for hitting. Madra (High Brown) on short is playing his same high-class ball. Roy covers a great deal of ground and has a good arm. There is no harder worker on the team than our fast shortstop. In the field, Norfleet (South Sea), Cherry (Frenchie), Fly (Insect) and Marrow (Bones) are covering lots of ground and peg them well to home. Wagner, Long (Abraham), Ricks (Henry VIII), and Barnes are playing good ball. The teams which will be played this year are Bethel, Robersonville, Enfield, Washington, and Rocky Mount. 58 Girls ' Athletic Association Helen Battle President Ella Banning Pender Vice-President Catharine Cobb Secretary-Treasurer Edith Hassell Director Iva Andrews Helen Battle Katherine Batts Elizabeth Bowden Sarah F. Bryan Annie E. Cobb Catharine Cobb Annie Fountain Claribel Fountain Fannie Gaskins Nannie Hart Reba Heilbroner Frances Horne Mary C. Howard Annie E. Johnson Roll Vera Keech Ellen Baker Leggett Sophia Light Lillian Liverman Mabel Norfleet Catherine Pender Ella Pender Sara H. Philips Martha W. Powell LlLLA ROSENBAUM Beulah Strickland Elise Taylor Arlene Webb Dorothy Williamson Marion Wilson Elizabeth Worsley 60 The Deacon (Under the direction of George Howard, Jr.) Cast of Characters Deacon Thornton, Mrs. Thornton ' s brother-in-law, with a passion for lemonade with a stick in it Claxton Cherry George Graef, Mrs. Thornton ' s nephew Curtis Norfleet George Darrah, alias Matt Wheeler Haywood Taylor James Reed, a friend of Darrahs ) _ . , V Edgar Hart Pedro, an organ grinder Parson Brownlow William Long Pete, Mrs. Thornton ' s servant Lilla Rosenbaum Billy, the Deacon ' s boy Robert Davis Mrs. Thornton Elizabeth Worsley Helen, her daughter Catharine Cobb Miss Amelia Fawcett, Mrs. Thornton ' s maiden sister Annie Fountain Mrs. Darrah, George Darrah ' s wife Catherine Pender Nellie, her child Elizabeth Lewis Daisy, Mrs. Thornton ' s servant Ella Pender Violinist, Policeman, Villagers, etc., by the company. 62 The Professor, a student of Bertillon, Scholars trapped by the million; But his famous system Popped up and missed ' em — My, he was mad as a villyum. The Class of ' 16 is remarkable in one respect: even though we have night (Knight), still light (Light) is with us. When shall we three meet again? (Ed Hart, soap, and water.) Robert was trying to draw a circle on the blackboard. Miss Hassell: Class, is his figure correct? Annie (looking from the circle to Robert) : Which figure do you mean? Miss Banks (during History class): Name an ancient Greek philosopher. Blanche F. : Thomas A. Edison. Mr. Downey (in Chemistry): What is Aqua Regia? Baby Dancy: The Royal Water. Sophia (translating from Cicero ' s Orations): I will die for my country with designation. Hark! ye, that soundeth like thunder. What is it, I only can wonder. Why, that sound so clear, Which smites on the ear, Is Joe Bunn singing basso profundo. Miss Hassell (stating theorem in Geometry): Through three points not in a straight line, one circle, and only one, can be drawn. Haywood: Miss Hassell, would that make a perfect circle? Lilla (at the picture show): Oh! isn ' t that little boy a fine actress? William Phelps (in Physics class): Mr. Downey, how high do you have to raise the temperature to freeze ice? 64 Catherine Pender: Lilla, I can ' t think of a thing funny we can say to go in the Annual. Lilla: Neither can I; but we ' ve tried hard enough. Mr. Downey: William, what is a couple? Phelps: Two things joined together. A most notorious character is Ed. Many odd things he has said. Just class them as junk, Riff-raff, piffle, and bunk — What else could come from that head? Miss Council : By what two forces clo scientists say that men are influenced? She expected the answer, Heredity and environment. Annie (quickly): Women and liquor. Physics Quiz. 1. d=350 metres, distance from Dr. Harrell ' s residence to school; r=2:l0, rate; required to find t, time William Long shows up at school. Ans. t.= = 9:15 A. M. 2. Distinguish between discord and harmony, citing examples from the students. Ans. Discord: Bill Long and Ed Hart. Harmony: Catharine and Sarah Fletcher. 3. Give an example of motion. Ans. Durward Leggett. 4. Define (a) electricity; (b) steam. Ans. (a) Home-made lightning; (b) water crazed by heat. 5. The temperature of room No. 10 rises at certain periods each day. Ex- plain this phenomenon. Ans. Annie Fountain enters the room. 6. Give an example of a freely falling body. Ans. Catharine Cobb. 7. What are the principal attractions conducive to the reflection or dis- persion of light (Light)? Ans. Mirrors and rays (Rays). 8. Suppose the hot air to be removed from the cranium of Bill Phelps, dimension of cranium being 2 ft. square. What would be the pressure of the atmosphere tending to cause a collapse? Ans. 1-10,000 lb. to the sq. in. 9. Give an example of lost work. Ans. All Bill Andrews ' endeavors to make an impression upon the stony heart of Lilla Dale. 65 Incidents of the Trip to Kinston The question before the court is: how many flapjacks can Chaney Knight eat at Parmalee when the said indigestible bits of dough, paper bags, and apple peelings are selling six for one quarter? The following story is told about one of our distinguished class men, Mr. J. C. Cherry, commonly called Frenchie. While taking supper at the Hotel Tull, Mr. Cherry became very loquacious, frequently joking the negro waiter and carrying on very learned conversation in gen- eral.- For instance, one remark he made was that they could nowhere make sour dogs as they could back in dear old Tarboro. Only a connoisseur could be expected to have such a discern- ing taste. As the supper neared an end he absently picked up the tip which another gentleman had left for the waiter. As the waiter came around expectantly holding out his hand, Mr. Cherry shook hands with him. Later in the evening the remainder of the team, who were enjoying the hospitality of the Hotel Shamrock, were suddenly electrified by having a man force his way in their rooms and yelling, ' ' Where is that dastardly villain who cut my brother? Seven long years have I fol- lowed his trail. Thomas Equinas Marrow promptly dived under the bed, knocking over Curtis Norfleet, whose knees happened to be in the way. Josephus Bunn, our brave captain and pitcher, threw his hands high above his head and fell backwards full length upon the bed, breaking several slats and causing the springs to moan protestingly. Roy Madra immediately grabbed one of the slats and, jumping upon the bed, shouted, I am for Preparedness! Allard Battle yelled Safety First! and promptly disappeared beneath the covers of the nearest bed, forming a breastwork of all the available pillows. One can only imagine the speed with which these actions and reactions took place. They were quicker than thought, light or electricity. Chaney Knight, the world ' s champion flapjack eater and first baseman of the Tarboro ball team, came forward and explained satisfactorily that these were only harmless ball players who had neither cut his brother nor stolen his peanuts. The visitor departed in peace, but now a new difficulty arose. Ronald Fly would not return to his room across the hall. Ronald said that he must have the backing of his team- mates to protect him from those terrible Kinstonian hard boys. It is reported from an accurate source that Joe Harper did not have a word to say during all this time, — why we do not know, unless there is such a thing as having the tongue paralyzed from fright. However, Joe pre-, vented the boys from sleeping as he was constantly mumbling in his sleep about boys sliding second with razors on their feet. Thus closed a quiet day. 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