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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1954 volume:

With highest esteem and great privilege, we, the seniors, present our annual, the 1954 TAR-BO-RAH, which holds between its covers some of our most cher - ished memories and a record of our activities for all to see. Our greatest desires are that our yearbook will long linger in each and every memory, and that you will be as proud of our annual as we are. A man who devotes his thoughts and energy to im- proving and advancing the school program. A man whose very life is devoted to serving others through education. A man who takes a personal interest in everyone and who is a friend to all. Found: Such a man, Mr, B. L. Price. Mrs. Irby Statistician Mary Elizabeth Sexton — re ader A Donald Anderson Circulation Mgr. Typist Asst. Cir. Mgr a ♦ c ♦ Photographer mm s r . Asst. Sports Ed. Sar a B r :k V Fount Ma iyn Mayo Jake Smith M icki Page Mrs. Esther Lee Irby English, French, Journalism Mr. John Wolfe Physical Education, History Miss Eleanor White English Mr. Gilbert Watkins Industrial Arts Mrs. Thelma Morse Latin, Math Mrs. Rena Blackburn Science Mrs. Gertrude Cocowitch History, Science • Col. Worth Wicker History, Math Mrs. Penelope Jones English Miss Charlotte Bunch Music Mrs. Miriam Mayo Home Economics Mrs. Leah Mayo Commercial Mrs. Virginia Millard Secretary Mr. B. L. Price Principal Mr. William Webster Band Mrs. Cora N. Turner Librarian Mr. William Alexander Physical Education, Health Mrs. Zelle McNair Math Miss Aldah Parker History Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bryan English Miss Sara Lucas History Mrs. Shirley Daniels Math Mrs. Mildred Bell English Mr. Noah Toler Seventh and Eighth Grades Miss Elizabeth Downes Sixth Grade Mrs. Dorothy Ricks Sixth Grade SENIORS CURTIS AMERSON ANDREWS Curt He ' s just as nice as he can be When you meet him, you ' ll agree. Band 1; 4-H Club 1,2; Glee Club 4. ANN IMOGENE ANGE Ann In athletic ability, she ranks as best May her life always be filled with happiness. 4-HClub 1; J.V. Basketball 1; Basketball 2,3,4, Co- Captain 4; Softball 2; Monogram Club 4; Voted: Best Dancer, Most Athletic. JAMES KIRKHAM AVENT, JR. Jimmy Quiet, determined, reliant, and shy Makes Jimmy Avent an all-around guy. Jr. Play 3; Band 4. MAT TIE LOUISE BRADY Mattie If you ever need help in any way You can call on Mattie any day. J.V. Basketball 1; Basketball 2,3,4; 4-H Club 1; F. H.A. 1, 2; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; Jr. Play 3; Library Club 3; Softball 2; Monogram Club 4; Band 2; News- paper 3, Asst. Business Mgr. Voted: Best Dressed. JUDY LORRAINE ACREE Smoody Gay, carefree, and talking all the while Will you forever find this Acree Child. Glee Club 1,2,3; F.H.A. 2,3,4, Reporter 4; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; Annual Staff 4, Typist; Newspaper 4, Re- porter; Voted: Most Talkative. CARL AUGUSTA AINSLEY Carl Carl Ainsley, the biggest flirt, Can turn the eyes of any skirt. 4-H Club 1, 2; Band 3; Voted: Biggest Flirt, Most Talkative. MILLICENT WILL-O-DEAN ALDERMAN Millie Her sound ability to lead and be led Reserves her a place in life--far ahead. 4-H Club 1; Latin Club 1; Student Council 1,2, Treas- urer 2; Newspaper 1,2,3,4, Reporter 1,2, Asst. Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Softball 2; J. V. Basketball 1; Basketball 2,3,4, All-County Team 3, Co-Captain 4; Marshall 2; Beta Club 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4, Student Director; Girls ' State 3; Library Club 3; Teen- Age Club 4, Secretary; Class Officer 2,3, Sec. -Treas. 2, Sec. 3; Sub Cheerleader 4; Monogram Club 4; Annual Staff 4, Photographer; Voted: Most Popular. DONALD WAYNE ANDERSON Don Smart and neat and friendly to all From the ladder of success, he ' ll never fall. Glee Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4, Sgt. 4; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4, Sec. 3, 4-H Congress 1,2,3, County Judging Team 2, 3; Boys ' State 3; Beta Club 4; Waiter Jr. -Sr. 2; Sr. Play 4; Newspaper 4, Reporter; Annual Staff 4, Circ- ulation Mgr. SENIORS SARA MAE BREWER Sara In stature, she ' s short, in personality, tall She is known to her classmates as the friendliest of all. J.V. Basketball 1; Basketball 2,3; Softball 2; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; 4-H Club 1; Jr. Play 3; Cheerleader 3,4, Co-Chief 4; Newspaper 3,4, Asst. Circulation Mgr. 3, Circulation Mgr. 4; Annual Staff 4, Proofreader; Sr. Play 4; Monogram Club, Sec. 4; Voted: Cutest, Friendliest. JOYCE MARIE BROWN Joyce She ' s very witty, very sweet To know this girl is quite a treat. Glee Club 2,3; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; 4-H Club 2,4; Sr. Play 4; Voted: Wittiest. JAMES FRANKLIN BURNETTE Sonny To think a little and to study less Is Sonny ' s idea of success. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4; 4- HClub 1; Student Council 3; Monogram Club 4, Pres.; Key Club 4; Voted: Best Sport, Most Athletic. WILLIAM ALVIN DAWSON Sweetie His words are few, but not his friends He ' ll be a pal to you to the very end. Band 1; Glee Club 3. BETTY LOU DEW Mickey Nice and sweet and very shy Betty Lou is cute as pie. DORIS MAE DOWNS Doris Jolly and happy all the day long She ' s a gal who ' ll never do you wrong. 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. DAVID WELLS ELMORE David A man of intelligence, hard working too Being a success in life is just what he wants to do. Lancaster, S.C.: Latin Club 1; Band 1; Football 1; Student Council 1; Tarboro: Band 2, Chapel Band 2; J.V. Basketball 2; Student Council 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Class Officer 2,3, Vice-Pres.; Football 3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Beta Club 3,4, Pres. 4; Waiter Jr. -Sr. 2; Marshall 3; Jr. Play 3; Key Club 4; Mono- gram Club 4; Voted: Most Likely to Succeed, Most Dependable, Most Dignified, Most Studious. HAROLD DEAN FIELDS Bo Billy If he ' s judged by his character -that does mean He ' s a fine example, our boy, Dean. Glee Club 4. SENIORS LOUIS PHILIP HORNTHAL, JR. Tony Tony ' s actions and his wit Show nothing worries him a bit. Latin Club 1; J.V. Basketball 1; Basketball 2,3,4; J.V. Football 1; Football 2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Waiter Jr. -Sr. 2; Jr. Play 3; Boys ' State 3; Glee Club 3,4; Monogram Club 4; Sr. Play 4; Newspaper 4, Sports Editor; Annual Staff 4, Asst. Art Editor; Voted: Best Dressed, Best Dancer, Wittiest. DORIS MARIE JENKINS Dot At the first of the year, she came to us new She has won her place among us as a friend, kind and true. Greenwood, S.C.: F.H.A. 1,2,3, Pres. 2,3, Miss F. H.A. 3. Tarboro: Glee Club 4; F.H.A. 4; Newspaper 4, Asst. Advertising Mgr.; Annual Staff 4, Typist. MARY LOUISE JOHNSON Te-Tie Lively as a bumble bee, sweet as honey Friendly as a kitten, cute as a bunny. Glee Club 1,2,3; Student Council 1; Library Club 3; Jr. Play 3; Newspaper 4, Asst. Circulation Mgr.; Annual Staff 4, Typist. DORIS MARIE LASSITER Doris Dependability, loyalty, and co-operation combined Make an equal for this girl hard to find. Glee Club 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian 3; Beta Club 3,4, Sec. 4; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Class of- ficer 4, Sec; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; Girls ' State 3; Annual Staff 4, Prophetess; Voted: Most Dependable. ANNE FLYE Cat A ' real gone ' gal is Ann, the ' cat ' To this fine gal, I tip my hat. Whitakers, N.C.: Glee Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2. Ander- son College: Glee Club 3; Collegianne 3; Anderson College Players 3. Tarboro: Glee Club 3. LAFAYETTE E. FOUNTAIN Bucky Someday he ' ll arrive at the peak of success I ' m confident he will; ' cause he ' s one of the best. Band 1,2,3,4, Sgt. 2,3, Capt. 4; Orchestra 2,3,4; Clinic Band 2; Beta Club 3,4, Treas. 4; Student Council 3; Waiter Jr. -Sr. 2; Class Officer 4, Pres.; Newspaper 4, Asst. Feature Editor; Annual Staff 4, Asst. Ad- vertising Mgr. RICHARD CLARK HARRELL Biddie A friendly smile, a hearty greeting Makes a fellow like Richard well-worth meeting. J.V. Football 1; Football 2, Mgr. 3,4; J.V. Baseball 2; Baseball 3; Monogram Club 4; Voted: Friendliest. SELMA BRYAN HERRING Selma Jane Honest, hardworking, and forever true A finer girl, we never knew. Band 1,2,3,4; Beta Club 3,4; Sr. Play 4; Voted: Most Studious. SENIORS BILLY RAY LIVESAY Billy He ' s one of our boys, I ' ll tell you why He ' s really and truly an all-around guy. 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, Sgt. 3, Cpl. 4; Cha- pel Band 1,2,3,4; Voted: Most Courteous. PATRICIA ANN MARTIN Pat Loved by all, devoted to one Her valued friendship is easily won. 4-H Club 1,2,3, Song Leader 4; Glee Club 1,2; Lib- rary Asst. 4. PHYLLIS GAIL MAYO Fib A talented and efficient person is Phyllis Mayo Up the ladder of success and happiness she will go. Glee Club 1,2,3; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; Softball 2; Mar- shall 3; Beta Club 3,4, Vice-Pres. 4; Student Coun- cil 3, Vice-Pres.; Sr. Play 4, Prompter; Newspaper 4, Typist; Annual Staff 4, Editor-in-Chief; Class Poet; Voted: Most Talented. RUSSELL EVERETT MESSER Rut z el Kind and considerate is this fine young man Always willing to lend a helping hand. Glee Club 3; Band 1,2; Chapel Band 2; Orchestra 2, 3,4; Waiter Jr. -Sr. 2; Jr. Play 3; PTA Representa- tive 4; Library Asst. 4; Key Club 4; Voted: Most Talented. MARY FRANCES McCRACKEN Little Bit Mary Frances is sweet, she ' s also shy But run along, boys, she has her guy. Glee Club 1; 4-H Club 1,2; Library Club 3. JESSE CLARK MOORE Moe A boy who ' s always as happy as can be Is our own ever-friendly J.C. BARBARA ANN NEWSOME Babs Happy go lucky all the while She ' ll alsays greet you with a smile. Glee Club 1,3,4. BOBBY O ' NEAL Bo Neal Blonde is his hair, fair is his skin He is rated along with the best of men. 4-H Club 1,2,3; Key Club 4. SENIORS JOY LOUISE POINDEXTER Joy She ' d be a millionaire if smiles were money You ' ll find her disposition always sunny. Ramseur , N.C.: Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; Glee Club 2; F. H.A. 2, Historian 2; 4-H Club 2. Tarboro: Glee Club 3,4; F.H.A. 1,3,4; 4-H Club 1,3; Student Council 4; Sr. Play 4; Annual Staff 4, Testator. PEGGY ANNE PRICE Peg Attractive, dependable, merry and gay She ' s just the girl to brighten your day. 4-H Club 1; Band 1,2; Latin Club 1; Glee Club 3; Monogram Club 4; Cheerleader 4; Library Club 3; Newspaper 2,3,4, Asst. Advertising Mgr. 2,3, Ad- vertising Mgr. 4; Annual Staff 4, Adv. Mgr.; Voted: Biggest Flirt. SIGMUND TRUST ROBESON • Sig Sig likes sports better than most Of his football ability, we proudly boast. Student Council 1; J.V. Football 1; Football 2,3,4; J. V. Baseball 1; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play 3; Glee Club 3,4; Monogram Club 4; Key Club 4; Newspaper 3, 4, Asst. Advertising Mgr. 3, Advertising Staff 4; Annual Staff 4, Sports Editor. MILDRED VAUN RUSSELL Vaun A real cute gal with personality plus She is very well-liked by all of us. Band 1,2; Chapel Band 1,2; Waitress 2; Glee Club 3; Library Club 3; Library Asst. 4; F.H.A. 3; Jr. Play Prompter 3; Sr. Play Prompter 4; PTA Represent- ative 4. PEGGY EUGENE O ' NEAL Baby Doll A pretty young maiden with a loving heart She, from our memories, will never part. Glee Club 1,2,3; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4. JOHN WAVERLY OWEN John John Owen, the cutest boy by far, Is also an excellent football star. J.V. Football 1; Football 2,3,4, Co-Captain 4, All- Conference Team 4, Voted: Most Valuable Player 4; J.V. Baseball 1,2; Basketball Mgr. 3; Tennis 3,4; Band 1; Latin Club 1; 4-H Club 1,2; Waiter Jr. -Sr. 2; Glee Club 3,4; Monogram Club 4, Treas.; Voted: Cutest. DOROTHY JEAN OWENS Dot Tiny in size, sweet as can be Always smiling and full of glee. 4-H Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2; Softball 2; J.V. Basketball 2,3; Glee Club 3; Monogram Club 4. MICKI GRAY PAGE Mick A girl so sweet, a girl who ' s smart We must confess, she ' s won our hearts. 4-H Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Song Leader 3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 3; Library Club 3; Student Council 4; Newspaper 4, Reporter; Annual Staff 4, Photographer. ■ SENIORS ROSA LEE SAVAGE Rosa Full of pep and jolly as can be Is a real fine gal-Rosa Lee. 4-H Club 1,2. WILLIAM WARREN SAWYER Woody He never shirks his duties, he always does his share To find a friend as true as he, is often very rare. J.V. Baseball 2; J.V. Basketball 2; Glee Club 2,3,4; Waiter Jr. -Sr. 2; Cheerleader 4; 4-H Club 4; Senior Play 4; Monogram Club 4; Newspaper 4, Advertising Mgr.; Annual Staff 4, Advertising Mgr. MARY ELIZABETH SEXTON Mary Liz The road to success for her is opened wide She ' ll cover it with an easy stride. Marshall 1; Latin Club 1; Glee Club 2,3; Beta Club 3,4; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; Class Officer, Treasurer 4; Jr. Play Prompter 3; Senior Play 4; Newspaper Staff 4, Business Mgr.; Annual Staff 4, Statistician; Voted: Most Likely To Succeed, Most Dignified, Best Sport. EDITH CAROL SMITH Edith A girl so fair, a girl sincere To all of us, she ' s very dear. J.V. Basketball 1; Latin Club 1; Library Club 3; Wait- ress Jr. -Sr. 2; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Glee Club 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. JACOB MAHLON SMITH, JR. Buddy Jake Smith, a regular ladies ' man Can catch the gals, if anyone can. Chowan; 1st. year; Mars Hill, 2nd year; Henderson, 3rd year ; Tarboro 4th year: Class Officer 1, Pres.; 4-H Club 1,2, Pres. 1; Monogram Club 2,3,4; French Club 3; Key Club 4, Pres.; Sr. Play 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4, All Conference Team 2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 4, All Conference Team 4; Newspaper 4, Asst. Sports Editor; Annual Staff 4, Co-Sports Editor; Voted: Best Looking. WILLIE DAVID ST RAWB RIDGE Will A good natured boy, a friend to all Willie ' s nice and handsome and very tall. J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 3,4; Monogram Club 4. JAMES ANTHONY TAYLOR James His suave manner and his way with the girls Keeps all their heads spinning in a whirl. Marshall 1,2,3, Chief 3; Class Officer 2,3, Pres.; Band 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; Student Council 1; News- paper 4, Associate Editor; Annual Staff 4, Business Mgr. MOLLIE ANN TEDDER Mollie Ann Mollie Ann, a beauty rare, From all the fellows rates a second stare. J.V. Basketball 1; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; 4-H Club 1,2, 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Cheerleader 3,4, Co-Chief 4; Mono- gram Club 4; Senior Play 4; Newspaper 4, Typist; Annual Staff 4, Asst. Advertising Mgr.; Voted: Best Looking . SENIORS MARY ELEANOR TEW Angel Charming, pretty, friendly, and sweet A more pleasant girl you ' ll never meet. Band 1, 2; 4-H Club 1; J.V. Basketball 1; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; F.H.A. 3; Library Club 3; Junior Play 3; Glee Club 3; Basketball 3,4; Cheerleader 4; Mono- gram Club 4; Senior Play 4; Newspaper 4, Feature Editor; Annual Staff 4, Asst. Editor; Princess Tar- boro, Williamston and Bethel Harvest Festivals 4; Voted: Most Original. WALTER WAGNER Clooney Bug His motto is, ' Listen and learn ' As he sits and watches this old world churn. Baseball 2,3. THOMAS NOBLE WALTERS Tommie His friends are countless; his enemies, few There ' s no limit to what he can do. Waiter Jr. -Sr. 2; J.V. Football 2; Football 3,4; Base- ball Mgr. 3; Glee Club 3,4; Class Officer 3,4, Treas. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Monogram Club 4; Vice-Pres. Teen-Age Club 4, Pres.; Key Club 4; Jr. Play 3 Boys ' State 3; Sr. Play 4; Newspaper 4, Art Editor Annual Staff 4, Art Editor, Historian; Voted: Most Popular, Most Original. JUSTA ADOLPH WEBB Bill A boy who ' ll always greet you with a smile A jolly good fellow all the while. Glee Club 1,4; J.V. Baseball 2; Band 3,4. THOMAS CLAIR WEST Tommy Lou His classmates tease him, but he doesn ' t mind To everyone, he ' s nice and kind. Band 1; Glee Club 4. JEAN CAROLYN WHITE Jean ' The days will come, the days will go But a sweeter gal, we ' ll never know. Glee Club 1,2,3; F.H.A. 3,4; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Sub. Cheerleader 4; Annual Staff 4, Proofreader; Newspaper 4, Reporter. POLLY OWENS WHITEHURST Polly Polly is very courteous and never in a hurry This happy girl never has a worry. 4-H Club 1,2,3,4, Sec. 4; Glee Club 3,4; Voted: Most Courteous. DAVID McQUEEN WILLIAMS Tweet Athletic ability is one of his traits He ' s a well-rounded person to all his classmates. J.V. Baseball 1; Baseball 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Monogram Club 4; Key Club 4. CLASS POEM THE LONG TRAIL As I carefully look down the trail of memories The dearly beloved ones of our high school days, I quickly try to seize, I sit down to examine them, to see what lingering secrets they behold To relive precious moments more treasured than gold. The trail was very narrow, our freshman year; There were great things in store for us which we ' d see and hear , With our open minds and our hearts sincere- Thus we began our freshman year. With knowledge gained and eager for more To our sophomore year we quickly tore, The narrow trail widened to receive each one of our class That year, to greater heights, we were destined to pass. Into our junior year we did smoothly glide We now were covering the trail with an easy stride, We traveled onv ard, our hearts filled with pride As we vowed to stick together side by side. Our senior year, the most awaited one, Now was laid out before us, a year of work and fun, The trail is no more; it has ceased its long run, We have fought many battles, and many victories we have won. Yes, the long trail has ended, but I am well content As I approvingly recall the many hours well spent, The future lies before us, we know not what is ahead But we travel on with confidence, banishing all fear and dread. CLASS POET: PHYLLIS MAYO After a long and dusty trip along Elemen- tary Road, we finally pulled in at Freshmanboro. It took us quite some time to get used to the new, exciting life of freshmen, but we still managed to enjoy our ride and profit from it too. We were lead by Nelson Morris, as president; Pat Parker, vice-president; and Dot Owens as sec- retary and treasurer. Incidentally we had the largest group of mavericks in quite a few years in our class. ■ A ' y -4 JUNIOR JUNCTION We arrived in Junior City eager to begin a year in which we hoped to forge ahead and make the seniors proud and happy of our school. This year turned out to be perhaps our most enjoy- able one with James Taylor, president; David Elmore, vice-president; Millicent Alderman, secretary and treasurer, as our foreman. The highlight of this year was the Junior -Senior which was the best shingdig ever. Our theme was April In Paris. The Eiffel Tower and Arch of Triumph completed the decorations for our big social. Another of our proud ac- complishments was the junior play - Beanes for Breakfast. During the course of this year we managed to have many gatherins. We all agreed that it was a great year, and we looked toward Senior City with anticipation. We soon found our selves at the city-limits of Sophomor eville. As sophomores we finally came to realize that this stage trip could be fun if we worked hard and made strong box loads of money. We all had a great time put- ting over the Hallowe ' en Carnival. We accom- plished a great deal with James Taylor as our president;David Elmore as vice-president; and Millicent Alderman as secretary and treas- urer. Finally we reached our destination deter- mined to make this our very best year. For a good start, we elected Bucky Fountain as our president, Tommie Walters as our vice-pres- ident, Doris Lassiter as secretary, and Mary Elizabeth Sexton as our treasurer. The great- est of many surprises was our new principal, Mr . Price, and his new ideas which he brought with him. The senior boys enjoyed his new Family Life class. Our grademothers - Mrs. Hornthal, Mrs. Mayo, Mrs. Owen, and Mrs. Robeson - helped in making our senior supper a financial success. Then came the sad part - we all began to think more seriously of our good ole stagecoach ride, and to wish that we werenot seniors. Our senior play , The Little Dog Laughed, was produced in record time by the cast. Another of our busy but yet most wonderful classes was Journalism with Mrs. Irbyasthe boss of the outfit. The Tar-Bo -Rah, our annual, made us stop for quite a while on our journey. Maybe if we ever ride along this stage line again, we ' ll finish our story to you. Here ' s hoping you enjoy the rest of our annual, pardeners! LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT State of North Carolina County of Edgecombe City of Tarboro Tarboro High School We, the Seniors of ' 54, Will soon be gone forever more, Before we end our studies and lessons, We wish to distribute our worldly Possessions. Article I To the faculty members we leave as follows: To Mr. Price: Our fellow classmates, Who will be, As equally proud Of him, as we. To Miss White: A class that will study, Both day and night, To answer the prayers Of Miss Eleanor White. To Mr. Toler: A driving class, Who day by day, Won ' t turn his hair, From brown to gray. Article II To Miss Bunch: A disciplined glee club Who will sing In the fall As well as spring. To Mrs. Irby: A new Senior Class, Of good girls and boys, Who will do more work, And make less noise. To Mrs. Blackburn: A chemistry class As well behaved as we, Who instead of doing other things Will study chemistry. To the Freshmen: They have successfully completed, Their first year of four, And we hope for them They will live through three more. To the Sophomores: Finish your remaining two years With a happy smile Take our advice And make them worth while. Article III To the Juniors: With three down And but one to go We leave this thought Make a good show. To certain students: Says Tommie Walters So full of glee, I will my beautiful legs To Mole Rountree. My ability to giggle Said Joyce Brown with a smile, Is hearily willed To Betty Carlisle. John Owen ' s football ability Is happily willed, To Little George Whitehurst May he use it with skill. Said David Elmore, I leave my dignified way To Harold Painter To use the rest of his days. Carl Ainsley said In a very loud noise, I leave my talkative ways to all Junior boys! Witnesses: Phyllis Mayo Judy Acree Lorraine Mayo To Hilda Tedder Says Mattie Brady with poise, I willingly bequeath My way with the boys. I will all my curls Said Judy Acree with a jolt, To that cute little gal Whose name is Carole Holt. I leave my weight Said Russell Messer in a whiz, To Bobby Proctor May he add it to his. Eddie B. Fowlkes, We heard Woody Sawyer tell, Can certainly have My ability to yell. To Helen Marks Said Mary Frances McCracken in a daze, I solemnly will My quiet ways. All our worldly possessions, We have gladly willed So our bequeathing duties are Now all stilled, May the Senior Class of ' 54 Linger in your memories forevermore. The Senior Class of Tarboro Joy Poindexter, Testator CLASS PROPHECY ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN On the night of June 18, 2000, as I was sitting in my modern space home in Venus- ville, I began thinking of my old classmates, and I decided to return to earth and visit them in Future City . After packing my space bag and donning my new plaid space traveling suit, I was prepared for my journey. I caught the spacecoach at the station, and was finally on my way. As the spacecoach pulled into Future City, my destination, I decided first to look up some of my former classmates. The first person I ran into was none other than Sonny Burnette, now a policeman in Future City. Next I passed the Mars Elementary School, and I saw Polly Whitehurst, a third grade teacher ; Mary Eleanor Tew, a fir st grade teacher; Doris Jenkins and Selma Herring, teach- ing home economics; Mollie Ann Tedder, teaching her pupils to be laboratory technicians as she was. A few of the children they were teaching were those of housewives: the former Peggy O ' Neal, Rosa Lee Savage, Barbara Newsome, Betty Lou Dew, and Doris Downs. I glanced across the street, and there was a sign on the great opera house, in big lights, Phyllis Mayo, Vocalist; and Russell Messer, Concert Pianist. I later discovered that Bobby O ' Neal, and J.C. Moore, retired millionaires, were joint owners of the opera house. Then as I went zooming down the street, Carl Ainsley, the number one playboy of the town, saw me and invited me to a big space dance that night. While we were talking, one of my dearest friends, Pat Martin, a happy housewife, came along; and after a warm greet- ing and hurried discussion of old times, she invited me to stay at her home while I was visiting in Future City. After we got home, I began making preparations for the Star and Moon Dance. Pat suggested that I go to Sexton and Price ' s Beauty Salon, aperated by no other than Mary Elizabeth and Peggy, to have my hair set. On my way down town I passed the newly built telephone office, and I was informed that Mattie Brady, Mary Louise Johnson, and Frances McCracken were big wheels, and even more surprising Joyce Brown was secretary to the biggest wheel ! I thought that since I was on my vacation, I would go in and have a chat for old times sake with them. They told me that Judy Acree was an outstanding social worker in Future City, and that Alvin Dawson was a mechanic at Rusty Joe ' s Garage. Woody Sawyer is Future City ' s most outstanding C. P. A. I could have talked with them for hours about those good ole days when, but I was al- ready late for my appointment at the Beauty Salon. I did have to look my best for I might be as lucky at the big get together as I had been so far in renewing old acquaintances. After I had my hair set, I had a little free time; therefore I thought I would visit one of the law offices were Vaun Russell was employed as a private secretary. I visited the Hornthal Law Firm: that name seemed to ring a bell and sure enough as I entered the door, there sat Tony with his feet propped on the desk. The affair was really out of this world. During the gay evening, I bumped into Tommy West, who was now working for Uncle Sam in the Navy, and was home on a furlough. He told me that Dot Owens was a secretary in the Navy. He also said that some of our other classmates were working for Uncle Sam; they were Justa Webb, David Williams, and Walter Wagner, soldiers; and Curtis Andrews, Air Force, was happily flying in the wild blue yon- der. I met Billy Livesay and Dean Fields who were joint-partners in the Venus Fur Com- pany. At the end of the dance my feet were killing me, so I had to call it a day. The next morning, being Sunday, I went to the Little Church Around the Corner, to see Richard Harrell, the minister. Since I work as a secretary in the Venusville General Hospital, I decided to visit the hospital in Future City, The Robeson Hospital, to see how it was equipped. I arrived atthe hospital and was looking around when I ran into Micki Page, a registered nurse, hurrying down the hall. We talked a few minutes, and during the conversation I learned that Millie Alderman, Jean White, and Sara Brewer were all registered nurses at Rex Hospital. The biggest news she had to tell me was that the hospital had been named after the head doctor, Sig Robeson. She directed me to his office, after talking a while; he told me that Anne Flye, Ann Ange, and Edith Smith were all nurses on his staff. He also told me that John Owen and Jake Smith were handling the dental work for him. The days breezed by, and it was time for me to head home from my vacation. As I passed the printing shop, I stopped in to buy a newspaper, so I would have something to read on the long trip home. The name of the paper, The Future City Herald, had as its cartoonist, Tommie Walters; and James Taylor as its artist. The front headlines stated, Jimmy Avent, Nuclear Engineer, Discovers New Carbon-Dioxide Bomb. Imagine, one of my classmates making the headlines! Bucky Fountain, now a radio engineer at Station WTHS, is also the number one radio announcer of the year. Having packed and caught the spacecoach, I noticed a gigantic building being constructed just outside the city limits. Inquiring about it, I learned that it was designed by architect, Donald Anderson, and was being built by the Elmore Construction Company, headed by our own David Elmore. For entertainment, I tuned into the Station WTHS, and heard Bucky Fountain giving a play by play description of the FUTURE CITY MOONPIES versus the SATURN DEVILS, in the ballgame of the year. The game had been going on for ten minutes, but thanks to Willie Strawbridge, the homerun king, the MOONPIES were leading 500-1. That night after I was at home, I sat down and began thinking. So many changes had taken place in these 2000 years, what would happen to the universe in the next 2000 years? YOUR PROPHETESS DORIS LASSITER MOST POPULAR BEST LOOKING FRIENDLIEST Mattie Brady Tony Hornthal Mary Eleanor Tew Tommie Walters Sara Brewer John Owen MOST TALKATIVE Judy Acree Carl Ainsley WITTIEST Joyce Brown Tony Hornthal MOST STUDIOUS Selma Herring David Elmore MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Mary Elizabeth Sexton David Elmore BEST SPORTS Mary Elizabeth Sexton Sonny Burnette MOST COURTEOUS Polly Whitehurst Billy Livesay BEST DANCERS MOST TALENTED MOST DEPENDABLE Mary Elizabeth Sexton David Elmore Ann Ange Sonny Burnette Peggy Price Carl Ainsley AROUND OUR SCHOOL JUNIORS Samuel Gladson Fayette Harrell Jo Ann Harrell Sandra Harrison Milton Hathaway Daphne Heath Steve Hoard Carole Holt Jane Jackson Gene Johnson Joyce Lassiter Marshall Lee Bobby Lilley Helen Marks Bowie Martin Bill Massey Jane Mathis Lorraine Mayo Vernon Messer Dorothy Mills Jerome Moore Barbara Owens Harold Painter Jean Pender . .Br, — ■ life l Jk JUNIORS Peninah Powell Eleanor Price Bobby Proctor J. K. Riggs Lenore Ruff in Earl Sasser Gail Scott Betty Mae Simpson Joe Spiers Eleanor Spurgin Ruth Sutton Hilda Tedder Joan Turner Janis Twiddy Dorothy Wagner Judith White George Whitehurst Mamie Whitehurst Billy Wiggins Barbara Wilmoth Hubert Williamson Myrtle Wilson Frank Winslow Pat Womble SOPHOMORES Bennie Moore Sherrod Bryan President Secretary Bobbie Jean Bobbit Jimmy Ferrell Vice-President Treasurer Sonja Alderman Brinkley Allsbrook Janice Anderson Nannie Ruth Andrews Eddie Armstrong Barbara Babcock Gene Bland Mack Brown Milton Brown Mary Ross Bullock Mattie Bullock Billy Burnette Rosemary Burnette Tony Byrd Virginia Carpenter Patsy Carter Mack Cartledge Robert Cross Gayle Cherry Mike Cummings SOPHOMORES Esther Dail Allen Dunn Ray Edwards Anita Etheridge Melba Fisher Celeste Fountain Velma Frazier Bob Griffin Lois Hagans Carolyn Harmon Hazel Harrell Roland Harrell Sammy Harrell Grace Harris Kay Jackson Mary Jones Charles Keel Pete Knox Jerry Lassiter Lin wood Lewis Doyle Little Gilbert Long Sarah Lynch Dianna Massey Jane Mayo Wyman McRoy Peggy Meeks Barbara Mize SOPHOMORES Beverly Moore Curtis Morris Maryland Myrick Ray Noble Barbara Padgette Shirley Padgette Randy Page Elnora Penwell Rosa Lee Pitts Frankie Price George Price Trudy Putnam Ernestine Rawls Larry Raynor Faye Roberson Annette Rogers Donald Rountree Ann Ruff in James Sawyer Curtis Taylor Bruce Thompson Johnny Umphlett Robert West Shirley White Bill Whitehurst Barbara Whitley Novella Williams 12 FRESHMEN I Betty Cummings President Velma Jones Vice-President Betty Ann Umphlett Secretary Carlton Tew Treasurer Nancy Allsbrook Earl Anderson Melba Anderson Carol Andrews Billy Barnes Marcene Biggie John Brewer Dorothy Briley Elizabeth Brown Joyce A. Brown Linda Brown Nancy Brown Bobby Bryant Eleanor Cannon Carolyn Carraway Patsy Carter Richard Cates Ed Clayton Charles Coker David L. Cooper Donald Dawson Bill Dean Jimmy DeBruihl Doris Dew B3 ifcr it Li LA it 4k it ■ FRESHMEN James R. Dew Margaret Dew Nannie Dray Dew Dean Etheridge Frankie Grayiel Joseph Grimmer Jimmie Harmon Gene Harrell Dickie Harris Bobby Joe Hawkins Nelson Hoke Lin wood Hughes Jerry Johnson Emma Jones Lillie Lou Keel Jimmy Koonce Barbara Lewis Jean Lewis Peggy Little Stanley Manning Jackie McCandless Joyce Medford Deane Morris George Moseley Curtis Norfleet Arlene Norman Phyllis Oakley Jeanette O ' Neal Carl Lee Ousley Janice Page Myrtle Parrisher Betty Lou Peedin Charles Pharr FRESHMEN it Agnes Phillips Jimmy Price Cecil M. Proulx Annie Laura Robinson Curtis Rochelle Freddy Rook Phyllis Rountree Ellen Rucker Virginia Sasser Joyce Ann Savage William A. Sexton Tommy Stephens Opal Taylor Wilma Temple Peggy Tyner Kay Umphlet Ruby Vick Barbara Ann Webb Donny Webb Janice Wells Nancy Ann Whichard Dorothy L. Whitehurst Lynwood Whitehurst Bobby Wiggins Miriam Wilmoth Delores Wilson Donald Winchester Ronald Winchester LeNeve Womble Mary Womble EIGHTH GRADE Janet Anderson Barbara Andrews Judy Andrews Lois Babcock Melvin Bailey Jo Ann Baker Franklin Barnes Barbara Blan d Betty Boney Alton Boone Pauline Bozeman Wilbur Boysworth Edward Brady Ethel Braddy Ben Brinson Richard Britt Hubert Brock Billy Brown Millie ent Browne Billy Bullock Patty Jean Bullock Donnie Burnette Ronald Byrd Miriam Chappell Elizabeth Cherry Caroline Clark Rena Clark Maxie Coker Olivia Corbett David Coxe Wayne Creech Patsy Cummings James Day Alice Elmore Jean Everette James Exum Barbara Fields Jesse Flint Reginald Fountain Gail Fuss ell Jo Ann Griffin Patricia Ann Griffin Hubert Grimmer Albert Harrell Bennie Harrell Milton Harrell My ma Harrell Ruth Harrell Betty Harrington Gilbert Hartgrove Mimi Havens Eugene Hendley Haywood Holderness Charles Holland Hubert Hopkins Larry Hopkins Allen Hornthal Elizabeth Howard Bill Hull Mary E. 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Ha  % up r r 5 EIGHTH GRADE l If. . % i V - M 1 v it ft v Danny Jacobs Earl Jenkins Jimmy Jones Carolyn Joyner Ernest Keene Addie Kent Mary Elizabeth Knox Jacqueline Lassiter Cary Livesay Carolyn Long Harold Long Joe Massey William McCracken Kitchin McDowell Alice McMahon Suzanne Mills Jeanette Moore Jessie Moore Jackie Morris Mary Elizabeth Morris Shirley Morris Zelphia Neal Edward Newman James Noble Phyllis Oakley Helen Owens Joe Parrisher Carolyn Pender Betty Penwell Evelyn Penwell Elizabeth Ann Pulley Charles Pulley Betty Lou Quincey Robert Rawls Sylvia Raynor Robert Robbins Faye Rose Fred Sanderson William Stallings Ollie Stalls Peggy Stell Sally Stell Danella Sweeney Ted Taylor Rodney Turner Sophia Twiddy Henry Umphlett Edward Walters Ted Webb Freddie West Musette Whitakers Bennie Whitehurst Harvie Whitehurst Sue Ellen Wiggins Brad Wilkerson Hattie Wilkins Marcia Williams Roy Williams Mamie Wilson Bonnie Alford Annette Allsbrook Douglas Anderson Billy Arnold Barbara Bailey George Baker Kay Barnhart A.J. Briley Walter Britt Martha Pat Bell Frankie Biddle Gene Bland Charles Brown Sylvia Bowling Jerry Boyd Roy Lee Bridgers Jean Buck Woody Burnette Ray Byrum Eddie Cannon Betty Carroway Judith Carter Gaylon Clark Ray Clarke William Clark Rudolph Creech Barbara Coggins Morgan Coley Dennis Connor Charles Cooper Jerry Cummings Michael Davis Billy Dew Brenda Dew Ronnie Dixon Peggy Dupree Betty Eason Becky Edmonds on Ann Elrod Frank Exum Bubba Fountain Margaret Friar Carlton Fussell Ruth Gilbert Milton Goff Alma Gree n Billy Hamilton Jerry Hardy Betty Jo Harrell Frances Harrell Lofton Harrell Bruce Harris Fay Harris Steve Harris David Harrison Wayne Harrison Jimmy Hawkins Charlie Henderson Ramona Hicks William Hoard Melvin Hoke Barbara Holland Roland Hopkins David Houser Eleanor Howard Sally Joyner Elva Keel SEVENTH GRADE SHB mM wk lit in j f tife SEVENTH GRADE ft r ft III ' , . j ' ii , ; Ellis Lassiter Lonnie Lassiter Joyce Leigh Loyce Leigh Hazel Lewis Billy Ray Lilley Jacqueline Lineberry Delores Little Jackie Live say Linda Lyles Nellie Manning Elsie Martin Nancy Martin Albert Mason Peggy Matthews Harriett Mayo Otto Meadows Shirley Medford Norma Meeks Jo Mewborn Cecil Mills Billy Moore Judy McCormick Donald McCracken Florence Nash Barbara Neal Arey O ' Neal Delores O ' Neal Cherry Page Alton Pender James Price Billy Pitt Vernon Pollard Myrtle Prince Dalton Rawls Ronald Rawls Clara Roberson Ernest Roberson Ronnie Sanderson Richard Savage Tim Scott James Stanley George Stewart Albert Summer lin Marie Sutton Billy Taylor Carol Taylor Lee Tillman Lorraine Thompson Myrtle Tuck Annette Turner Eva Umphlett Doris Walker Alfred Wamsley Carol Webb Ray Webb Deal Whitehead Carl Whitehurst Polly Whitley Buddy Whitley Marion Wilkins Betsy Williams Fred Williams June Williams Ronald Williamson Carolyn Wilmoth Lois Wilson SIXTH GRADE Elsie Baker Connie Biddle Marcus Bouton Mary Ann Bland Dorothy Britt Avery Bullock Sammy Bullock Donald Carlisle J.C. Carlisle Betty Casper Sara Clark Russell Dew Brinson Edmondson George Edmundson Wayne Flye Roger Grimmer Wayne Grimmer Clayton Harrington John Harper Richard Harris Faye Harrison Pluma Hopkins Mickey Hartgrove Harvey James Ervin James Jesse Jenkins James Johnson Carol Joyner Lucy Keel Patricia Lee Alton Lewis Kay Little Robert Marlowe Larry Medford Garry Medford Victor Melton Thomas Mills David Mills Anna Morris Justine Morris Joyce McCandless Jean McCracken Iver Rose O ' Neal Durwood Owens Brenda Painter Carolyn Pearson Robert Pollard Clifton Rawls Donnie Robbins Victor Thompson Lyman Wayner Jacqueline Wamsley Randolph Webb Blanche Wells Jean Williamson Carolyn Williamson Kenneth Whitehurst Carol Moore P % A- , 41 £ : :: : f m 1 i - i c 4a v 1£ i • - ' r ' ■ Kmr ' - f Ci ■ r t o 1 § V 1 hfu - ItsX A ' ]f V BURNETTE HORNTHAL ELMORE Hii ' rTt. First Row: Richard Harrell- Mgr., Joe Anderson, J. K. Riggs, Bobby Lilley, Earl Sasser, John Owen, Tony Hornthal, Buddy Smith, David Williams. Second Row: Coach Toler , Donald Rountree, Jerry Johnson, Bobby Proctor, Joe Spiers, Sonny Burnette, Sammy Harrell, Sig Robeson, Willie Strawbridge, Coach Al- exander. Third Row: Steve Hoard, Ray Noble, Tommie Walters, Nelson Hoke, Leslie Rucker, Don Bowling, Bobby Hawkins ,David Elmore , Harold Painter. BOYS ' BASKETBALL Fir st row: David Cooper, Steve Hoard , Joe Anderson , Earl Sas ser , Leslie Rucker , Tony Hornthal , Jake Smith , Johnny,. Umphlett. Second row: Nelson Hoke, Sammy Harrell, Willie Strawbridge , Bobby Lilley , Bennie Moore, Curtis Taylor, Donald Rountree .James Burnette , Richard Cates, Ray Noble, Vernon Messer, Donnie Webb. Third row: Tony Byrd, Charles Pharr , Billy Burnette, Eddie Armstrong, Bowie Martin, Randy Page, Woody Sawyer, Jimmie Price, J. K. Riggs. First row: Juliana Evans, Anne Ange, Millie Alderman, Gene Johnson. Second row: Mattie Brady, Billie Adler, Lenore Ruffin, Mary E. Tew, Judy Mills, Ellen Rucker, Joan Turner, Lorraine Mayo. Third row: Patsy Carter, Nancy Whichard, Annette Rogers, Noah Toler, Celeste Fountain, Beverly Moore, Jimmie Ruth Baker. BASKETBALL BETA CLUB Mrs. Leah Mayo David Elmore Phyllis Mayo Doris Lassiter Bucky Fountain Mary Elizabeth Sexton Donald Anderson Millie ent Alderman James Taylor Selma Herring Eddie B. Fowlkes Peggy Roberson Joyce Lassiter Steve Hoard Joan Turner Ranny Constantine Marilyn Mayo Juliana Evans Peninah Powell Aubrey Davis Myrtle Wilson Billie Adler Helen Marks Marshall Lee Judith Everett Ruth Sutton Lenore Ruff in STUDENT COUNCIL David Elmore Jean Pender J. K. Riggs Randy Page Jimmy Koonce Micki Page Harold Painter Joy Poind exter Ray Noble Anita Etheridge Carolyn Carraway Johnnie Umphlett Ted Taylor Beverly Moore Haywood Holderness Shirley White Donald Connor Nancy Whichard Jesse Jenkins Linda Lyles Alfred Mason Allen Hornthal Connie Biddle Maxie Coker Col. Worth Wicker Marilyn Mayo President Celeste Fountain Vice-President Janis Page Secretary Marshall Lee Treasurer First row: Barbara Carter, Judy Acree, Janice Page, Micki Page, Doris Lassiter, Celeste Fountain, Marilyn Mayo, Marshall Lee. Second row: Dorothy Wagner, Mattie Bullock, Melba Anderson, Nancy Whichard, Joy Poindexter, Jimmie Ruth Baker, Doris Downs, Eleanor Price, Gene Johnson, Janice Anderson, Hilda Tedder, Rosemary Burnette, Betty Cummings. Third row: Agnes Phillips , Shirley White, Gayle Cherry, Myrtle Wilson, Peninah Powell, Eleanor Spurgin, Virginia Carpenter, Hazel Harrell, Peggy Tyner, Joyce Savage, Betty Lou Peedin, Linda Brown, Carol Andrews, Gene Harrell, Phyllis Rountree. Fourth row: Jean White, Esther Dail, Doris Jenkins, Barbara Babcock, Annita Ethridge, Ellen Rucker, Peggy Brown, Dorothy Briley, Mrs. C. W. Mayo III. Front row: Peggy O ' Neal, Joyce Brown, Janice Anderson, Mattie Bullock, Doris Downs, Daphne Heath, Rosemary Burnette, Peninah Powell, Betty Cummings. Second row: Leneve Womble, Patricia Martin, Polly Whitehurst, Jo Ann Har rell, Joe Spiers, Billy Livesay, Nancy Brown, Melba Anderson, Phyllis Oakley, Barbara Lewis. Third row: Jimmy Cates, William Sawyer, Donald Anderson. Tommie Walters President John Owen Vice President Sara Brewer Secretary James Burnette Treasurer First row: Bennie Moore, Julianna Evens, Beverly Moore, Jimmie Ruth Baker, Dorothy Owens, Sara Brewer, Peggy Price, Mattie Brady, J. K. Riggs. Second row: Richard Harrell, Millicent Alderman, Joan Turner, Billie Adler. Third row: Tommie Walters, Tony Hornthal, Leslie Rucker, John Owen, Mary E. Tew, Gene Johnson, Anne Ange. Fourth row: James Burnette, Sig Robeson, Steve Hoard, Sandra Harrison, Mollie A. Tedder, Lenore Ruffin, Lorraine Mayo, Dorothy Mills. Fifth row: Woody Sawyer, Milton Hathaway, John Umphlett, Bobby Lilley, Bobby Proctor, David Elmore, David Williams, Buddy Smith, Percy Painter. TAR-HI TATTLER Millicent Alderman Editor-in-Chief James Taylor Associate Editor Lorraine Mayo Assistant Editor Mary E. Sexton Business Manager First row: Bucky Fountain, Millicent Alderman, Mrs. Irby, Marilyn Mayo, Sara Brewer, Phyllis Mayo, Mollie Ann Tedder, Mary Eleanor Tew, Tony Hornthal. Second row: Judy Acree, Micki Page, Jean White, Mary Elizabeth Sexton, Peggy Price. Third row: William Sawyer , Lorraine Mayo, James Taylor, Doris Jenkins, Sig Robeson, Tommie Walters, Jake Smith, Donald Anderson. Color Guard: Justa Webb, Mary Womble, Trudy Putnam, Curtis Norfleet, Anita Etheridge. Percussion: James Taylor, Mason Friar , Jimmy Avent, Pat Womble, Hilda Tedder, Jimmy Ferrell. Clarinet: Jerome Moore, June Williams, Miriam Wilmoth, Billie Adler, Judith Everett, Lenore Ruffin, Ed Clayton, Brenda Dew, Barbara Andrews. Coronet: Joe Spier s , Donald Anderson, Billy Livesay, Janet An derson, Lee Ousley, Charles Holland. Horns: Mary Elizabeth Knox, Barbara Wilmoth, Randolph Constantine. Flutes: Peggy Roberson, Sandra Harrison, Virginia Carpenter, Marshall Lee. Oboes: Barbara Bland, Sue Ellen Wiggins, Billy Wiggins. Baritone Horn: Aubrey Davis. Bassoon: Eddie B. Fowlkes. Saxophone: LeNeve Womble, David Cox, Ted Taylor, Selma Herring, Myrtle Wilson, Bucky Fountain. Trombone: Donald Rountree, Ed Newman, Peninah Powell. Basses: Franklin, Alton Pender, Bobby Proctor (not pictured). BAND Director Mr. William F. Webster First row: Barbara Whitley, Juliana Evans, Eleanor Price, Daphne Heath, Barbara Newsome, Hazel Harrell, Betty Carlisle, Peggy Meeks, Mamie Whitehurst, Joyce Lassiter, Gene Harrell, Nancy Whitchard, Sonja Alderman, Ernestine Rawls, Barbara Owens, Carole Holt, Fayette Harrell, Deane Morris, Janice Wells. Second row: Miss Bunch, Esther Dail, Carolyn Carraway, Joy Poindexter, Doris Lassiter, Micki Page, Barbara Carter, Doris Jenkins, Ruth Sutton, Novella Williams, Trudy Putman, Nannie Ruth Andrews, Polly Whitehurst, Mollie Ann Tedder, Judy Mills, Patsy Carter, Shirley White. Third row: Gilbert Long, Tony Byrd, Bob Griffin, Jerry Johnson, Dean Fields, Justa Webb , Bruce Thompson, Bennie Moore, David Cooper, John Owen, Richard Harris, Frankie Grayiel, Charles Keel, Linwood Lewis, Donnie Dawson, Carlton Tew. Fourth row: Sig Robeson, Steve Hoard, Tony Hornthal, James Burnette, Nelson Hoke, Curtis Andrews, Frank Winslow, Jimmy Koonce, Tommy West, Randy Page, William Sawyer, Vernon Messer, Mack Brown, Johnny Umphlett, Milton Hathaway, Ray Edwards, Tommie Walters. MARSHALS Aubrey Davis Joan Turner Jimmy Ferrell Barbara Babcock Jimmy Koonce Deane Morris Eddie B. Fowlkes, Chief ORCHESTRA Russell Messer Bucky Fountain Joe Spiers Jimmy Ferrell LIBRARY Vaun Russell Dorothy Wagner Mattie Bullock Mrs. Cora Neil Turner Rosa Lee Savage Doris Downs Rosemary Burnette Joan Turner J. C. Moore Whit Fountain Jimmy Cates Tommy West Curtis Andrews Curtis Taylor Russell Messer Pat Martin Joyce Lassiter Virginia Brown Not in picture: Richard Harrell Vernon Messer J. K. Riggs Bennie Moore David Williams Tommie Walters Harold Painter Randy Page Bobby Proctor Buddy Smith Leslie Rucker Bobby O ' Neal David Elmore Not in picture: Jimmy Ferrell Russell Messer Donald Rountree Mason Friar James Burnette Sig Robeson John Owen Richard Harrell S TICK THE W T f CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1954 HART COTTON MILLS INCORPORATED Manufacturers of Convertible Cotton Material Tarboro North Carolina GOOD LUCK SENIORS SHOP AT YOUR SWEET TOOTH Mrs. Millard, Manager In Tarboro It ' s BELK-TYLER ' THE SHOPPING CENTER Which Wishes Success To Each Member of the SENIOR CLASS OF 1954 CONTINUOUS QUALITY a DRINK TARBORO COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., INC. M. S. Brown, Secretary - Treasurer Tarboro North Carolina GOOD LUCK TO THE SENIORS OF ' 54 LONG ' S MANUFACTURING CO., INC. Automatic Silent Flame Hay Balers Tobacco Curers CONGRATULATIONS SENIOR CLASS OF 1954 THE MAYOR AND COMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF TARBORO BARNHILL b LONG INC. General Contractors Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of THE ELEANOR REED SHOP Dial 3548 - 414 Main St. Tarboro North Carolina Congratulations To The Senior Class of ' 54 MIDWAY GROCERY SHIRLEY AND JACKSON Dial 3717 Tarboro North Carolina t=£l -i - !7i ilTf S? ST f iMr «r it TST iiiiiuiiif ? !! SS l ft it. X ' .i 1 1 II III . tr in ir . „ EDGECOMBE MOTOR GO., INC. C C - W - Wickhom, Pres. Cr Gen. Mgr. 3967 v Vj £ T. R. Mayo, Office Mgr. 3759 S kXV J - W - Stallings, Service Mgr. 4012 P W. 0. Snead, Wrecker Service 3587 Office, Dial 3167 1900 N. Main St. Tarboro, N. C. Completely New and Modern Facilities FOUNTAIN ' S RADIO TV SERVICE Phone 2790 Tarboro North Carolina BULLOCK CLOTHING ROCKY MOUNT The Place Students Go For The Brand They Know ' Compliments of HENDERSON LUMBER COMPANY We Supply The Builder North Main St. Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of CARLISLE TAYLOR INC. Your Satisfaction is Our Guarantee Diamonds - Watches - Silverware China-Crystal Tarboro North Carolina ROBERT ' S JEWELRY CO. Your Friendly Jeweler 309 Main St. Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of WCPS WCPS-FM Your Coastal Plain Stations THE FABRIC SHOP The Home of Fine Fabrics 423 Main St. - Dial 2526 Tarboro North Carolina PILGRIM LAUNDRY COMPANY, INC. Better Laundering Laundering - Dyeing Dry Cleaning Water Proofing Dial 3171 Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of CITY BARBER SHOP 326 Main St. - Dial 3831 Tarboro North Carolina B. M. CHEVROLET COMPANY, INC. Chevrolet America ' s 23 Year Oldsmobile Compliments of ROSENBAUM ' S, INC Tarboro ' s Leading Store Where Quality- Out Lives Price Main St. Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of GIBBS BARBECUE Bethel Hwy. - Dial 4444 Tarboro North Carolina CREECH. THE FLORIST Flowers That Please 1 Phone - 2656 - 3355 Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of GENERAL PLYWOOD CORPORATION Tarboro North Carolina Your Credit Is Good At The HEILBRONER JEWELRY CO. Small Down Payment Easy Payments F. S. ROYSTER MERCANTILE CO. Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of BARNES GIFT SHOP Main Street For Fine Jewelry Tarboro North Carolina BEASLEY LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLY CO., INC. A Complete Line of Quality Building Supplies Bethel Hwy. Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of BATEMAN-NICHOLSON MUTUAL INSURERS Insure today Be Sure Tomorrow 405 Main Street Tarboro North Carolina MORTON ' S BAKERY Phone 3301 Cakes For All Occasions Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of McCROY ' S STORE Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of W.S. CLARK AND SONS Everything For Everybody Tarboro North Carolina EDGECOMBE HOMESTEAD b LOAN ASSN. HOMES - SAVINGS Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of SHILOH IMPLEMENT CO. Scotland Neck Hwy. Compliments of MAYO ' S KNITTING MILL Tarboro North Carolina Congratulations Seniors from MARROW -PITT HARDWARE INC Phone 3127 Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of E. V. ZOELLER COMPANY Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of LASSITER ' S GROCERY N. Main St. Tarboro North Carolina WORKMAN ' S CLEANERS For Quality Dial 3215 Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of CLAYTON PRINTING HOUSE Our New Location, 101 E. Church St. EDGECOMBE BANK TRUST CO. OF Tarboro and Oak City Salute The Senior Class of 1954 of Tarboro High NASH b MIZELL Insurance - Real Estate Tarboro North Carolina TARBORO DRUG COMPANY Walgreen Agency Cut Rate Drugs Tarboro North Carolina PETER PAN, INC. Headquarters For Smart Teenage Fashions and Accessories Compliments of EDGECOMBE BEAUTY SHOP Over Edgecombe Bank Mable Jones Barbara Venters Congratulations Seniors from your COLONIAL AND TAR THEATERS Tarboro North Carolina SECURITY NATIONAL BANK The Only National Bank In Edgecombe County Complete Banking and Trust Service Personal Loans and Business Loans Service That Satisfies Dial 3835 - 400 Main St. Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of BELL ' S CLEANERS W. Church St. Tarboro North Carolina TARBORO GULF STATION Complete Gulf Service N. Main St. Compliments of WILLIAMS 5 10 Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of ELECTRIC SERVICE SHOP Tarboro North Carolina GOOD LUCK SENIORS BRAXTON M. WORSLEY, INC. Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of JULIET FLORIST Flowers for all Occasions Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of JOEL ' S TWIN STORES Air Conditioned Compliments of WOOTEN ' S BARBECUE W. St. James St. Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of MARTIN HOME b AUTO SUPPLY Mercury Outboard Motors Fine Fishing Tackle BILL THOMPSON ' S GARAGE Auto Repair Wrecker Service Bethel Highway Compliments of WHITEHURSTGIN CO. We Buy and Sell LAUNDROMAT 2010 Main St. Phone 4421 Shirts - Fluff Dry Finished Bundles Compliments of your FCX SERVICE EDGECOMBE DRUG CO., INC. The First Thought In Drugs Dial 3257 Tarboro North Carolina PATTY ' S BEAUTY SALON Phone 3025 New Location, E. St. James JEWEL ' S CREDIT CO. Dial 8822 Clothing - Venetian Blinds Linoleum Rugs Tarboro North Carolina Anything Found In a First Class Drug Store We Have It MOORE ' S PHARMACY The Rexal Store Personal Attention To All Prescriptions Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of TARBORO PRINTING CO. Tarboro North Carolina CONETOE SUPPLY CO., INC. Farm Machinery Repairs Acetylene, Electric, and Super Welding Compliments of HANNER MOTOR COMPANY Dodge - Plymouth Dealer Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of BENTON GREEN FURNITURE Co. Tarboro North Carolina DEPOT BARBER SHOP 1420 Main Street We Need Your Head In Our Business ' Graduate To Greater Food Savings At Your Friendly COLONIAL STORE 600 Main St. Tarboro North Carolina Compliments of BROWNING ' S GROCERY N. Main St. Tarboro North Carolina ADLER ' S DEPARTMENT STORE 220 Main St. Dial 3088 Tarboro North Carolina Tasty Snacks at the FAIRVIEW SNACK BAR Bob Strickland, Prop. THE CLASS OF ' 54 WISHES TO EXPRESS ITS THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO THE MERCHANTS OF TARBORO FOR MAKING OUR ANNUAL POSSIBLE H? 4? CONCLUSION We, of the annual staff have worked very hard And as we finish, we discover we ' re tard, Our efforts were many, our mistakes were plenty, From seeing it so much, our eyes have grown squinty, So we close up shop for a much needed rest Knowing that our annual is the very best. By: Phyllis Mayo and Millie Alderman EDGECOMBE COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 3 3026 00184 4527