Walstonburg High School - Talisman Yearbook (Walstonburg, NC)

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Class History It was the fall of ’49, remember, that we first entered high school. Though we were green as the usual freshman, greener than most, we will never forget the thrill of being in high school. It was a year filled with trials and tribulations and moments so happy, it hurt. Most of our boys clung together for safety against the feminine world, and bur girls grouped themselves into gangs and found much to whisper and giggle about, but occassionally one of our boys would break the ranks and be seen in his Sunday best with some sweet young miss, causing the others to stare in awe and admiration. That was when the girls first became aware of the fact that nice clothes and pretty smiles were a big attraction to catch the masculine eye. Yes, that was a momen- tous year for us. Our second year in high school was one not to be forgotten. After the first few days of getting settled, we began planning the first of a series of parties. For the first time, the subject of “can we invite someone” was brought up. Not everything was light or as carefree as the year before - -we had our serious moments, times that can be thought back on with a tinge of happiness. Many of us changed a lot that year. We grew in dignity and self-confidence. During that year, all of us became more grown-up. We knew, as Juniors, that more responsibility was facing us than we had ever known before. At the first of the year we decided that we would rather give the seniors a trip to Washington than to have a banquet. So it was that we tried our hand at salesmanship, in order to raise money for the trip. A class always likes to have something symbolize their school and class. That is why class rings are so important, at least we thought so. The selection of the rings was to us the most important thing in high school. The calender soon showed us that it was time for the class ahead of us to graduate. We disliked seeing our old schoolmates go, but we were happy at the thought that we would fill their places as seniors. We presented the daisy chain to the graduating class during commencement exercises and stood watching them, but really seeing ourselves as it would be a year hence. At last we stood in the door of the senior home room. Now that the moment had finally come we were abituncertain, but there was little time for that after we had plunged into the first few days of school. The year was like a panorama passing before the eyes there was Mattie working so hard to get the annual published Dalton, as president, presiding over the class, times of happiness, times of disappointments; faces happy, as only youth canbe; Juniors and Seniors planning the Junior - Senior Banquet. We are pulling the curtain on our high school years, holding in our hearts bright dreams for the future. Vera Craft Class Historian

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ARLENE HOBBS “Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends.” • Beta Club 1,4; Annual Staff 4; Pack-O-News 2,4; F.H.A. 1, 2,3,4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball ' 1 , 2, 3, 4; Music Club 1 , 2, 3 , 4. HAROLD HOLLOMAN ‘ ' There is history in all mens lives. “ Bus Driver 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 3; Sports Club 1; Speech Club 1. MELVIN MOORE “A good heart is worth gold. ” Pack-O-News 3,4; Class Officer 4; F. F. A. 1,2, 3, 4. TOMMY NORVILLE “Talkers are no good doers. ’ Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 1 , 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4. JOHNNY PARKER “I am not only witty in myself, but the cause of wit in other men. “ Glee Club 1,2; Pack-O-News 2,4; Bus Driver 4; Class Officer 3; F. F. A. 1,2,3, 4. BETSY ROUSE ’ “She is a woman, therefore may be woo’d; She is a woman, therefore may be won. ” Beta Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Music Club 1,2, 3,4; Pack-O-News 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Class Officer 2 ; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; 4-H Club 1,2,3. WAYNE SPEIGHT “His talk was like a stream which runs with rapid change from rocks to rocks. ” F.F.A. 1,2,3, 4; Sports Club 2; 4-H Club. EULA TUGWELL “Silence is the perfectest herald of joy. ” Beta Club 1, 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Cheerleader 4; Pack-O-News 2, 4; F.H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1; Class Officer 2; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4.

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Cast Will and Zestament We, the Senior Class of 1953 of Walstonburg High School, being in sound mind do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. General Terms: To dear old Walstonburg we leave our respect and devotion which will protect her down through the ages. To the faculty we leave our sincere thanks for their untiring efforts and good will toward us. To Mrs. Taylor we wish every joy and happiness that could be brought to anyone, for she was our inspiration at the most trying times. To the Juniors we leave all our remaining money and outstanding debts . To the Sophomores we leave our love for parties. To the Freshmen we give with all sincerity our hopes for their success throughout life. Personal Will: I, Josephine Craft, bequeath to Doris Hardison and Josie Baker my flattering smile. I, Walter Lee Gay, leave to John Gay my love and success in skipping school. That’s a nice gift, John, Better use it. I, Arlene Hobbs, will all my old crushes and flirty ways to Carol Norman. I, Wayft ' e Speight, give my boisterous laugh to “Bingo” Jenkins with a hope that he will use it daily. I, Eula Tugwell, leave my quiet and calm manner to Barbara Jean Craft. I, Darrell Dail, will my “state farmer” position to “Pee Wee” Gall- oway. Think you can make it, “Pee Wee”. I, Melvin Moore, leave my bright red blush to Donnie Langston. Maybe you can tone it down some, Donnie. I, Vera Craft, want Mary Ruth Cobb to take my position as the senior ' with a diamond from a Farmville boy. I, Mattie Speight Danford, leave to Marilu Burch my position as editor of the annual. That ' s quite a job Marilu. I, Johnnie Parker, leave my curly locks and cute remarks to Phillip Beamon. I, Ray Cunningham, leave my ability to make honor roll once or twice during my senior year to Pat Owens and James Suggs. I, Betsy Rouse, will to Grace Cox my positi on as high scorer on the basketball team. Better practice your pet shot, Grace. I, Tommy Norville, give my love for girls and basketball to James Harrell. I, Shirley Coggins, bequeath my position as cheerleader to Elizabeth Holloman. Think you can turn a cartwheel, “Lib” ? I, Elmer Harrell, will my winning ways with the girls to Gerald Hinnant. I, Lois Wooten, leave to Jean Langston my ability to hook a man. I, Dalton Hinson, give to Robert Cox my leadership ability. I, Harold Holloman, leave to Edwin Jones my ability to ask questions, especially in bookkeeping. I, Gladys Cobb, offer to the Senior Class my most humble apology for the poor will I’ve just written. Gladys Cob Testatrix