Walterboro High School - Paw Print / Lair Yearbook (Walterboro, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 42 of the 1929 volume:

THIS BOOK FOREWORD Four years ago, when the Class of '29 were merely freshmen, the senior class of Walterboro High School put out the first annual in the history of the school. This live and ambitious class not only put out a creditable annual, but it fired the hearts of the underclassmen to reach the standard set for them. Each succeeding class worked for another edition of the Cedar Chest,” but for pne reason or another each one missed the mark until the freshmen class of that year be- came dignified seniors. The desire planted in their youthful hearts still burned bright- ly, and they too began working for an annual. Difficulties will arise, and this class had many to overcome. Finally this little book was begun. It does not aspire to the title of an annual, but it is simply a memory book to keep the memories of dear-old W. H. S. green forever. It is so near our goal that the class of ’29 is proud of it. May it accomplish its purpose so well that when in after years we look throughputs pages we can live over again the joys and sorrows of our high school days. DEDICATION To Mr. Ward, who has always sympathized with us in our high school ups and downs, encouraged us in our defeats, rejoiced with us in our victories, and inspired us at all times to live up to the very best that is in us, we fondly dedicate this booklet, hoping that it will show in some small degree our appreciation for all he has done for us. i 3 WILD CAT STAFF Editor-in-Chief----- Associate Editor — Exchange Editor ____ Business Manager _ Boys’ Sports Editor Girls' Sports Editor _ Harnett Howell __ Jean Wichman _____Ruth Frank __ Alvin Skardon Isadore Bogoslow ____Italine Avant Jane Shaffer ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Myrtle Beach Eudelle Bowen Cecil Durham Margaret Easterlin JOKE DEPARTMENT James Hiers Dorothy Stroman CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT Edward Ackerman FACULTY Miss Maude Bruce Jones Miss Majorie Oliver Miss Beryle Brawley Miss Francis Hunt Miss Genevive Garris Miss Elizabeth Sullivan Miss Ida Mae Fishburne Mrs. M. C. Fishburne Miss Mary Rivers Mr. I. Y. Caughman Mr. W. C. Lowe Mr. Hugh McCall Mr. T. B. Stevenson Mr. W. H. Ward TO THE FACULTY To the Faculty of Walterboro High School belongs the credit of molding our characters to become true men and women. As we journey onward along the pathway of life, the honors that we may receive, and the good we may do in the world can be directly traced back to the teachings of our efficient faculty. The class of ’29 entered W. H. S. writh minds and character as pliable as sculptor's clay; and through the un- tiring efforts of the faculty in the years that followed, through their most efficient 5 teachings, our lives were laid out along the lines that, we hope, will reflect credit and honor to them as well as to ourselves. Teachers of W. H. S.: We wish to take this means of showing to you that we heartily and sincerely appreciate your efforts in our behalf—; that in spite of the times you thought us ungrateful—in spite of the little things we did to worry and harass you in years gone by, we realize with full hearts that all we are, or will be, is due entirely to you and your teachings. OUR FACULTY Mr. W. H. Ward, our superintendent, has always been interested in the affairs of the classes and students, and he is ever ready to help and give information on any sub- ject. The school owes its greatest appreciation to him. Mr. T. B. Stevenson, principal and teacher of Physics and Science, is most efficient. He has been with Walterboro High School for six years, and the school feels that he is a very necessary part. Mr. Stevenson has done a great deal to make athletics an im- portant feature in the high school work. Miss Genevieve Garris, teacher of Geometry and Algebra, has won the hearts of everyone for the three years that she has taught here. Her work has been excellent; and it is felt that a great advantage was had when Miss Garris came to teach in W. H. S. Miss Maude Bruce Jones, English teacher, has been with W. H. S. for two years. Miss Jones specialized in English at college; and she has taught the students a great deal that they should know in that subject. Although Jones is rather strict, we have found out that we learn much more when a teacher is That way. Miss Mary Lee Rivers is our teacher of Music. W. H. S. almost lost a very good member of the faculty when Miss Rivers thought she would not return; but at last she decided that she could not leave us. She has been with us for three years. Miss Beryle Brawley, playground and auditorium teacher, has won the entire student body due to her pleasing personality. She has been very successful with plays and other programs and we are very sorry that she can’t be with us next year. Miss Elizabeth Sullivan, our Bookkeeping, Typewriting, and Shorthand teacher, has done more good in W. H. S. than we can express. She is training us to be real men and women. Everyone loves her because of her kindness and sweet disposition. She’s been with us for three years. Miss Frances Hunt, history and English teacher, has just come to us this year, but we already feel we can’t do without her. Miss Hunt is very quiet and sedate; but that kind often make the best teachers; and all the students say she is excellent. Mrs. Clara Fishburne has been with us for years and we feel that something would be missing if she were not here. When we need advice or help, Aunt Clara” is our mark. She has helped us a lot with the Library and has proven very efficient in that line. We miss Mr. Craig Kennedy, French teacher, very much, since he left us at Christ- mas to become principal of Seneca High School. He was coach for the boys' athletics 6 and was also playground teacher. He showed a great deal of interest in all his work and we wish he were back with us. Although Mr. Lowre, who took Mr. Kennedy’s position, has only been with us since Christmas he has won a place in everyone’s heart. We are very sorry he will not be back with us next year. Mr. Lowe is teaching French, Latin and playground work. Mr. L. W. Alford, Agriculture teacher, also left us in the middle of the year for the position of County Demonstrator. He advanced Agriculture in W. H. S. so much that it is a very popular subject now. We all miss him; but we feel he is doing, work that will help more for the community. Mr. H. G. McColl, who succeeded Mr. Alford, has been very popular with the boys—and girls. We were very fortunate in having him come to teach here. Miss Marjorie Oliver, teacher of Home Economics, is the only Home Economics teacher we have had for more than a year; but we are very sorry that we cannot have her back next year. She is another that is very strict; but the Home Economics students have learned how to cook and sew while she has been teaching. We hope, Miss Oliver, that your cooking and sewing will be very useful in later years. Mr. I. Y. Caughman, History and Biology teacher and assistant athletic coach, is one of the most popular teachers of the school; and has won many friends. He has made History an interesting subject instead of one that was always dreaded. We feel very forunate that we were able to have Miss Ida Mae Fishburne back with us this year. She taught here four years ago; and the students were sorry to have her leave us. She teaches English, Algebra, and Geography. We wash she'd stay. Miss Ruby Murray, the office dog,” has been very faithful and has done her work efficiently all the year. This is only her first year of office work here; but we hope she wTill be with us again and again, for her “square deal” has made all love her. CLASS POEM Behind us are the cliffs we had to climb, The stepping stones to success; Now7 we look back over the sandy tracks of time And recall memories we love best. We can not tarty the race is not run, Before us rises the steep mountain cress; And we must cross ere the setting sun, And on the other side find rest. We are the toilers to whom God gave The gifts that are good to hold; We worked full hard and hardships braved And in success were manifold. Free from the stain of iniquity. In the mold of honor our lives were cast; Trained by standards of purity Lords of the future, guardians of the past. Onward we struggle to higher height, Driven by the law which bids us know; We can not live without the light We must forward or backward go. 7 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President___________________________________________ Vice-President-------------------------------------- Secretary-Treasurer_________________________________ Reporter____________________________________________ Historian __________________________________________ Prophet_____________________________________________ Poet________________________________________________ Lawyer __________________________________________ __ Colors: PINK AND GREEN ____ Miles Beach ___Durell Beach . Harriett Howell Isadore Bogoslow ___Mary Butler ___Myrtle Beach . Louise Reynolds _ Jean Wichman Flower: ROSE Motto: Rowing, Not Drifting.” 8 rv 0 0 I SENIOR CLASS MILES A BEACH President Senior Class ’29; President Student Body ’29; President Hi-Y Club ’29; President Drifters Club ’29; President History Club 29; President Block W” Club ’28; President Hi-Y Club ’28; Sports Editor Wild Cat Staff ’28; Manager Football Team 528; Manager Basketball Team '28; Student Body Cheer Leader ’28; Varsity Baseball, First Base, ’28. Miles has always been a leader in our class and school. He is so full of pep himself that he inspires others to accomplish things too. He stands for the higher things in our school life and the greatest success we can wish Miles is that he will be as success' ful in life as he has been in his high school career. ROBERT BRELAND Student Council ’29; Chem Craft Club ’29; F. P. F. Club ’29; Football Team ’27-29. Robert has always helped ole W. H. S. to victory on the football team. He is very popular among his fellow students and we hope that he will play the game of life as well as he plays football. HELEN BEACH Dramatic Club '28; Glee Club ’28; Dramatic Club '29; Oratorical Club !29; Presi- dent Music Club '29; Senior Play. Helen Beach is one of the talented members of our class. She reads, draws, sings and plays. In fact she is willing to do most anything. She has always taken an active part in the school activities and she will be missed when she leaves. JESSIE BLOCKER Cartoon and Poster Club ’28; Kodak Club ’28; Commercial Club, Vice President ’29; History Club ’29; Dramatic Club ’28. Jessie is always willing to oblige and is always willing to do her share in any of the school activities. She is an excellent student and her curly black hair and big brown eyes are the envy of the school. MARY BUTLER Class Historian ’29; Music Club ’28; Dramatic Club ’29; Reporter for Wildcat Staff ’26; English Contest '29; Scholarship Winner ’26-21. Of course every class must have its dignified member. Mary can always be seen hurrying through the halls on her way to classes, especially from assembly to History. Mary has the most extraordinary ability of keeping a straight face in class while a joke is being told. She never tires of rendering assistance to the needy. ISIDORE RpGOSLOW Debating Team '28-’29; Secretary of Wildcat Club ’29; Dramatic Club ’28; Glee Club ’29; Secretary Chemcraft Club ’29; Qgss Reporter ’29; Wildcat Staff ’29; Annual Staff ’29. W Tinchie” justifies the statement—little but loud. He has an attractive personality and has won many true friends. Since he has made such a success on the debating team, he probably will be one of the great politicians of South Carolina in future years, and then we’ll all be proud that Tinchie came from W. H. S. 10 MYRTLE BEACH Cheer Leader '29; Secretary and Treasurer '26; Secretary and Treasurer ’27; Secretary and Treasurer ’28; Prophet ’29; Wildcat Staff ’29; President of Kodak Club '28; Glee Club ‘28; Dramatic Club ’29; Senior Play. Myrtle, commonly called Ann” or Baby” by certain people is the happy-go-lucky young lady that a school must have to furnish the fun,” although she has many argu- ments, she is quick to forgive, and in that way has a flock” of friends. DURELL BEACH Vice President Senior Class; President F. P. F. Club; Member of Chemcraft Club; Senior Play. Durell is a boy with high ideals and plenty of energy. We feel sure that he will make a place for himself in the world. EUDELLE BOWEN Secretary and Treasurer of Commercial Club ’29; President Bookkeeping Club ’28-’29. Eudelle is quiet and never attracts attention to herself yet her presence is neccessary to make any senior gathering complete. She has a delightful way of doing nice things for everybody which has won her many friends. ELIZABETH BOYNTON History Club ’29; Georgraphy Club ’29. Tall, cherry and nice—that’s Elizabeth. She is an outdoor girl” and yet she takes Home Ec. Ask her how her sewing” is getting on when you have time to listen to a tale of woe from here to New York. EDWARD ACKERMAN Astronomy Club 528; Wildcat Club ’29; Chemcraft Club ’29; Wildcat Staff '29; Class Basketball Team ’29. Bristles” has a passion for note writing. He writes them in every class but he also has the art of looking so saintly that the teachers never suspect him. ELLA MAE BEACH Dramatic Club ’28-’29; Oratorical Club ’28-’29. Sue”—We hardly know how to express or explain her. Her smiling baby face is always seen where there is a friendly group of students talking. We couldn’t do with- out Sue” because she is constantly giving soothing words here and comforting looks there. EDITH CARTER Commercial Club ’28; Miscellaneous Club ’29. Edith's motto seems to be to say little but to accomplish much. She is always willing to do her share and more, and W. H, S. will miss her when she leaves. MARGARET EASTERLIN Varsity Basketball T§am ’28-’29; Wild Cat Staff ’29; Block W. Club ’28; Dramatic Club ’28-’29; Wildcat Club ’29; Tennis Club ’29; Senior Play; Annual Staff ’29. Marg. is athletic. In fact our Basketball Team would have been in a sad plight without her. She is full of fun and her studies are the least of her worries. 11 FRANCES FISHBURNE Post Grad. Cheer Leader ’29; Commercial Club ’29; Tennis Club ’29; Reporter Bookkeeping Club '29. . Fan.—How can we describe her? It’s impossible! Likeable? Yes! Witty? Yes! But most of all how she can tear up a piano! CECIL DURHAM Bookkeeping Club ’29; President of Chemcraft Club '29; Football Team ’29- Red” has been the life of the school during his one year’s stay at W. H, S. His guitar, voice, and mouth have helped us to enjoy his being with us. Red” is very witty and everyone likes him. Wonder what would have happened if he had at- tended our school for four years. . PETE CROSBY Chem Craft Club ’29; Kodak Club ’28; Astronomy Club ’29; Mathematic and Puzzle Club ’29; Scrub Football and Basketball ’27; Varsity Football ’29; Class Basket- ball ’29- Pete is good natured and never gets offended at jokes played on him. He is willing to help anyone and everyone to the best of his ability. Pete’s quiet, but under that quietness there’s a lot of fun and mischievousness just like other boys. PEARL COHEN Fancy Work Club ’29; Debating Team ’29; Dramatic Club '29; Reporter of Fancy Work Club ’29; Class Basketball Team. Pearl is one of our best school citizens. She has the good of the school at heart and is one of our workers.” If anything is to be done Pearl is always right there and ready to do it. RUTH FRANK Class Reporter ’28; President Dramatic Club ’29; Wildcat Staff '29; Reporter Wild- cat Club ‘29; Student Percipitation ’29; Glee Club ’29; Tennis Club ’29; Music Club ’29; Library Club '29; Senior Play. Ruth’s personality is like her red hair-—vivid. She is fond of study and yet she knows when to leave off work for play. This makes her popular with teachers and pupils. But the best of Ruth’s qualities is her loyalty to her friends and her school. MARY LENA GILLILAND Debating Team ’29; Dramatic Club ’29. When Mary Lena came to W. H. S. she was a stranger but it wasn’t long before people began to talk to the new girl’s” ability as a reader. Mary Lena soon proved herself an excellent scholar and now her position in W. H. S. is firmly established. We are only sorry that she couldn’t have been with us four years instead of one. INEZ GLOVER Kodak Club ’28; Art and Poster Club ’29; Medal for Most Progressive in Music ’28. Inez is the Musician of our class. She is always willing to show her talent with us . and plays quite frequently in assembly. 12 EULALIE GUESS Glee Club ’28; Biology Club ’29; History '29. Tall and slender—that’s Eulalie. She is one of our most popular seniors. She is one of the few seniors who fiij-ds time to study some but don’t think Eulalie is a book worm because she knows wh'en to leave study off fpr play. ELIZA SLOMAN Glee Club ’2£to Kodak Club ’28 ;'r History Club ’29; Dramatic Club ’29. Liza” usually -iound with that certain party,” is the bright and gay spot in the school. Her sunny disposition completely overshadows her hot—temper. We know she will always succeed in making friends wherever she goes. i JAMES HIERS Senior Play' ; Block W. Club ’28-’29. Chem Craft Club ’29; Puzzle Club '29; Glee Club '29; Football Team ’28-’29; Senior Class Basketball ’29- By his personality and sunny ways D” has won a host of friends. James has a marvelous knack of impersonating import and character of the school. We can’t ex- press how much we have enjdyed the Babe Ruth’s” that he has furnished. tWILLIE MAE HUDSON Commercial Club ’28-’29. Willie Mae is? so quietfand modest that one wouldn’t know how much she means to the success of our class until she is absent and we begin to see the’, difference. She is a good school citizen—what more can be said? EULA LEE HUDSON Vice President of. Commercial Club ’28-’29; Bookkeeping Club ’29. Eula Lee is the pleasant sort of girl that we appreciate all the time, her without that cherry smile. She is quiet and reserved; but always joke to the fullest extent. HELEN JACOBS Wildcat Staff ’28; Secretary of Wildcat Club ’29; History Club ’29; Dramatic Club .’29; Secretary of Music Club ’28; Representative in Music Contest ’29; English Contest ’29; Glee Club ’29; Senior Play. Although Helen appears to be very quiet and sedate, she often breaks loose into one of her giggles which lasts for quite a while. Helen is the kind of a girl every school needs because she is always cheerfully willing to help others in time of need. EDITH LINDER Fancy Work Club ’28; Basketry Club ’28 Treasurer; History Club ’29; Miscellaneous Club ’29, Reporter. Edith is the domestic type. She shines in Home Ec. and we expect her to make a happy home for somebody one day. GLADYS LINDER Fancy Work Club ’29; History Club ’29. Gladys is new to us and yet, we can’t see how the class of ’29 got on without her the rhree years before she came to W. H. S. She is the kind of girl people say of: Oh, isn’t she sweet!” But don’t forget this sweet little girl has a will all‘her own! We never see enjoys a good 13 HARRIET HOWELL Debating Team '28; President of Class '27; Vice President of Class '28; Secretary and Treasurer of Class ’29; Varsity Basketball Team ’29; Scrub Team Basketball Team 28; Editor-in-Chief of Wildcat '29; Assistant Editor of Wildcat '28; President of Wild- cat Club ’28; Secretary of Tennis Club ’29; Vice President of Student Body ’29; Senior Play; Dramatic Club '29; Glee Club ’28; Annual Staff '29. The sunny spot of the school falls on Harriet, one of our most popular girls. She is the kind of a person who wins a place in everyone’s heart. We certainly will be loosing a good citizen when Harriet graduates from ole W. H. S. JAMES WARD Student Council '27; President Block W. Club ’28; Chem Craft Club ’29; Baseball ’27; Basketball '27; Track ’27. “Jim” has always starred in all kinds of athletics, especially in Football. He has not neglected his work for athletics however, and has always made creditable marks. GLADYS TUTEN Commercial Club '28-’29; Bookkeeping Club ’29. Gladys is a good school citizen. She is faithful to her work and always willing t help with any outside activities. We will miss her when she leaves. CARL STILL Basketball ’28-’29; Block W. Club ’29; History Club ’29; Chem Craft Club '29; Hi-Y Club ’28-’29; Senior Play; Glee Club '28. Will—ie” has always starred on the athletic field, playing basketball, football, and baseball. He sings on the Glee Club too so you see he is a good all around senior. CLARENCE THOMAS Block W. Club ’28-'29; President F. P. F. Club '29; Vice President Chem Craft Club 29; Judging Team ’27; Student Participation Committee ’29; Senior Play; Presi- dent Puzzle Club '27; Football Team ’28; Captain of Football Team ’29. Clarence is a good sport. He stands for clean, fair sportsmanship and his influence in W. H. S. has been for the good. He is not only athletic but he never neglects the more important things of school life. When Clarance leaves W. H. S. she will be infinitely poorer. IRVING THOMAS Track Team ’27; Kodak Club '28; Block W. Club ’28; Glee Club ’28-'29; History Club ’29; Chem Craft Club ’29; Scrub Football Team '29; Senior Play ’29- Er-we-la” is one of the leading singers, a booming tenor. He also has a weakness for dancing and mimicing people. HASKELL PADGETT F. P. F. Club ’28-’29. Haskell is a good all-’round sport. His motto is Play the game fair.” He has been with us for all four years and we have learned that Squirtiss” has the will to do and accomplish things for the betterment of himself and others. We will surely miss him when he leaves us. We all wish him the greatest success in life. 14 HELENE RIVERS President Class '26-21; Glee Club ‘28-’29; Wildcat Staff '26; Varsity and Basketball Team ’26-’21; May Queen '29. Lene” is one of the beauties of the class. Her laugh (giggle) is often heard in many parts of the building. She is always taking people into her confidence. If you want to know the gossip and scandal of the school and town just soo 'ole” Helene. She gets it direct. JANE SHAFFER Wildcat Staff ’27-’28-’29; Scrub Basketball '27-29; Representative in Oratorical Contest '29; Dramatic Club '29; Glee Club '28; Tennis Club '28; Senior Play. Jane is one of the most popular girls in the class. She is never too busy to tell a joke or to laugh at somebody else’s joke. Eating is her favorite pastime and her curly hair is the envy of every straight-haired school citizen and takes part in all of the school activities. In fact the only thing she lacks is a love for study—this she never has had and we fear that she can never hope to cultivate it. DOROTHY STROMAN Student Council ‘27; Chem Craft Club ’29; F. P. F. Club '29; Football Team ,27- 29. Vice President '28; Glee Club ’28-‘29; Wildcat Club ‘28-‘29; Wildcat Staff '28-’29; Annual Staff ‘29. The halls of W. H. S wouldn’t be the same without the sounds of Dots” good- natured laugh. She is always friendly and so has won many friends. ALVIN SKARDON Ninth Grade, History Medal, Glee Club; Tenth Grade, Secretary of Class, Book Club Essay Prize, Debating Team, History Club, Dramatics Club; Eleventh Grade, De- bating Team, Flag Contest Medal, Dramatics Club, Wildcat Club, Boys’ Glee Club, Tennis Club, Business Manager of Wildcat, Business Manager of Annual. Alvin is the scholar of the class. He always takes an interest in the scholastic side of the school life and is noted for his love of history. He is a good school citizen and we will miss him. JEAN McTEER WICHMAN Wildcat Club '29; Chem Craft Club ’29; Alt. Debating Team '29; President Ten- nis Club '29; Class Lawyer '29. Jeanie” or Beans” is without a doubt the best natured girl in school. She is always willing to help and she has won for her friends both students and teachers. Jean has the marvelous art of making good marks without ever opening a book. How we envy her! She is decidedly gifted in writing witty pieces for our school paper, and she is also numbered among our artists. On the whole, she is a good all-round citizen. 15 JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION. '4 •' : -- a-. On April the twenty-first a meeting of the senior class was called, at which the president of the junior.class presented to each senior an attractive and unique invita- tion. On the left side of the card a quaint little ’ Jap’' was painted in shades of lavender, purple and gold. These invitations requested the seniors to attend a reception on the night of April the twenty-ninth. The Junior-Senior reception is always the chief social event of the school year, and this year it exceeded the expectations even of the seniors! On Monday night, promptly at eight o’clock, seniors, so transformed by laces, silks, curls, new suits, and “stay-comb” that they were hardly recognizable, began to drift into the wide hall of the high school building. For half an hour an informal reception was held in the downstairs halls. At about eighty-thirty the guests were invited upstairs. At the door of the large study hall everybody was given a cup o£'refreshing punch. They were then requested to find seats in the study hall, which wa$ decorated as a Japanese garden, the walls being hung with gray moss and wisteria. Then folio ved a welcome address by Hooper Skardon, President of the Junior class, to which Miles Beach, President of the Senior class, responded. After this Mrs. Padgett sang a group of lovely songs, Mr. Padgett accompanying her on the piano. At this point junior girls, dressed as Japanese maids, brought in delicious ice cream in the class colors, pink and green, and little hand-painted cakes. After refreshments fun was furnished by Moultrie Derrick, Kenneth Langdale sang a series of popular songs; Jean Wichman read the Senior class will; Lambert Tindall fol- lowed with the class prophecy. u in All at once everybody’s attention was attracted by a picture being flashed on the wail, and, behold there were the dignified seniors in their second grade of school, shorn of all their present dignity! After this the pictures of teachers, trustees and, other notables were flashed on the screen. As the last pictur faded Mr. Ward made an announcement which sent the seniors into a panic. Each senior was to be put in the spotlight! So all the; dignified seniors retired to the hall and marched in one by one and stood in the spotlight while they addressed a few words to the audience. As soon as everyone had returned to the room Miss Brawley began the, Alma Mater” and the assembled guests rose and stood at attention wdiile the students sang with great feeling the impressive song which had been their watchword during their four years of high school. It was now time for all good school children” to be in bed, so everybody went home. The seniors felt as if their cup of happiness was full, and yet it was a happiness which was close akin to tears, for they had begun to realize that one of the happiest and most carefree phases of their lives had almost passed, and that never again, if they lived to be a’thousand years old, could they attend a “Junior-Senior” as high school seniors. A GIFT TO THE SCHOOL BY SENIORS During the month of February under the auspices of Walterboro Book Club our schools had the opportunity of seeing and studying some painting of our greatest artist. The Senior class decided they could leave nothing better to the school than a beautiful painting, and after selling tickets to the Art Gallery the proceeds were used for the pur- chase of the paintings, “The Song of the Lark” and also “After the Storm.” 16 HISTORY OF CLASS OF ’29 In September of 1925 a new class came into being. There 'were in it many of the same pupils of Walterboro Grammar School besides newcomers from the surrounding country, and neighboring towns. History repeats itself, it is said, but we are inclined to believe that in the birth of the class of ‘29 history made a step forward. The first comment of the Sophs when we made our debut into high school life was 'Greener’n green apples.” But we intended to show them that we were made of that material which is needed to make a high school growr. After a year of hard (?) work we were rewarded by having our pictures put in the first and last edition of the High School Annual, the Cedar Chest. We were much elated over this and our spirits were not dampened very much when we were informed sarcastically that freshmen’s pictures were usually put in annuals to fill up space. During our second year we commenced with renewed zeal the work began in our freshman year. This year our compensation for hard work was in counseling the fresh- men, but, alas, it seems that that advice came to naught. One of the chief events of that year was the May Way program, in which many of our girls participated. With our junior year came new duties and new responsibilities. There were many new members from our class on the Wild-Cat staff, for in the next year the chief respon- sibility of editing this paper would be in the hands of the Senior class of ’29. Students from our grade took active parts in the debate and reading contests. They even went to our state capital and it was not for the purpose of visiting a well-known resort there, either. No good play, to our way of thinking could be given without four or five juniors in it. Next came our senior year with a class of fifty-four members. The Senior class spon- sored the honor society which is national in scope, and the Student Participation plan. The main event of the year was the presentation of th£ class play, Seventeen.” This was one of the best and most heartily enjoyed plays ever given by the Walterboro High School. On account of not having an annual the Senior class decided to put out a booklet of about forty-eight pages. All this year we have looked forward to our graduation with a feeling of pleasure and regret. At last we have reached the goal of our high school career. All the joys and sor- rows of W. H. S, life are in the past. We realize that we have wasted many hours and many golden opportunities, but with our futures before us we shall ever strive to uphold our standard” until the end. The memory of our superintendent, principal, and teachers will always be with us and their influence will ever remain a guiding factor in our lives. PROPHECY Listen, aye, the class of 1929 what your diploma holds for you, for as it is written, your president. Miles Beach, has in all his dignity and stately bearing profited by his leadership of this class. See him, not leading the affairs of a high school class, but the affairs of Our state. The governor of South Carolina in 1952, on the day of his inaugu- ration. Again, it is written your Vice President, Durrel Beach, felt the call to go further into the education world and he is now president of a large university. On this day he is presenting diplomas to his graduating class. As I unroll further I see a member of your class who caught the vision of saving the world from sin. Harriet Howell has become a missionary in Japan. See her with the little Japanese children. It is written that one member of the class of 1929 is accomplishing great good in this 17 world by alleviating suffering. Behold! Edward Ackerman, a world-famous baby doctor. The doctor needs the nurse5 s help. It is written that Elizabeth Boynton has given her life to waiting on the sick. It is written as I unroll further that bill-boards, sign-posts and newspapers are filled with advertising matter about the world's most famous (guitarist). Hear him in concert —behold! Cecil Durham. The guitarist needs an accompanist, Frances Fishburne your wonderful high school musician, plays the accompaniments for Cecil Durham. Not only does she play for Cecil, but plays for big theatres. Margaret Easterlin is a great nerve doctor. She is doing one of the greatest works known. I see that it is written in 1950 that one of your classmates is to be the national com- missioner of Boy Scouts of America, t see Pete Crosby as he works with this, the greatest organization for boys. As I read further it is written that in the Hull House of Chicago a new worker is found. Edith Linder is noted for her kindness to the poor in the slums. She is truly a second Jane Adams. The new Editor of the News and Courier has been appointed for South Carolina’s greatest daily newspaper. See Isadore Bogoslow, January 1, 1944. The business world has called several of your classmates—Willie Mae Hudson and Helene Rivers are stenographers, secretaries and bookkeepers. Since man cannot live without eating we find Jessie Blocker a tea room manager. It is further written that one of your classmates could not avoid Cupid’s arrow. Eudelle Bowen is a bride. The girls of your class seem to be taking part in business readily. For Miss Edith Carter has just been elected senator for South Carolina; Miss Eliza Sloman is congress- woman for her district. Unrolling further I read that Miss Pernelle Hiott is Demonstration agent for Colleton county. She is doing a very successful work. Can this be real ? Your classmate, Pearl Cohen, is a teacher of psychology in Colum- bia University, Business does not seem to hold all of the young ladies, though, for Leona Mixon is cooking three meals a day for a very delighted husband; he is very proud of her, for her ability in cooking is known to everyone. It is written further that Haskell Padgett is a great scientist. Dorothy Stroman has not forgotten the worth of a smile. She is the owner of one of the widest known hospitals in Russia. The peace treaty of war has just been signed and there are those who have to be ministered, unro. Her encouraging smile has saved many. A heart of gold; A treasure smile; Belongs to the woman With a purpose worthwhile. Robert Breeland is the owner of a large chewing gum factory. Miss Gladys Tuten is the stenographer, Helen Jacobs is a great composer of music. Her latest piece is ''Winged Horses.” Italy has proclaimed her the greatest of muscians. A happy home is that of Uldean Kinsey's. She knows what real happiness is. Her two children are the pride, light and life of her. 18 It is written that the school room called a member of the Class of 1929, and Mary Butler responded. She has rendered a great service to Charleston High School by being its efficient teacher of the first grade. As I read further it is written that Louise Reynolds has become one of the world's famous poets. Although Shakespeare is classed as best among English and Milton second, Louise has third place. There is no doubt in the minds of the people for deter- mining third place. The financial world has need of trained men. Behold! James Hiers president of First National Bank, Columbia, S. C. Carl Still is Vice President and Rendell Linder as cashier. Again, I read of the success of another of your pupils. Your former classmate, Jean Wichman as a world famous artist. She has painted many masterpieces. One of which is ' The Voice of The Imps. Reading further I find that a great center has been centered in St. Louis, Gladys Linder is the great designer; she is now designing a gown for the world-famous soprano, Ella Mae Beach, who is to appear in concert soon. Eulalie Guess is a great toe dancer. She entertains the whole world with her dancing. She is just leaving the theatre. As I unroll further I see another great actress. But this time it is a member of Zeigfield’s Follies. Edith Price is one of the most beautiful women in America. She has a profile fit fot a queen. H read further that Irvin Thomas is a millionaire. He has all that a heart can desire, except a wife. Nevertheless, he is a happy old bachelor and has kept away frdm women. Kafter Godwin and Eula Lee Hudson have become partners in a great beauty culture establishment. They like their business fine. Kafter is now giving Eula Lee a treatment for the hair. Can this be true? Listen! The all-American Football team has just become the proud owner of a new captain. That captain is James Ward! The greatest football player known! Another one of your classmates has achieved a great success—Charles Marvin, the great architect. His plans for the construction of a great tower have been proclaimed perfect! Mary Lena Gilliland is in Australia. She is working for the interest of the women there. Soon they will have a part in the government. Mary Lena is doing a great work. Reading further I find that Inez Glover is teaching a new and interesting course in music. As I read further it is written that America has another great baseball fan —a second Babe Ruth. See Clarence Thomas. We see Alvin Skardon as one of South Carolina’s greatest statesmen. As I read further it is written that the most perfect formed bathing beauty in South Carolina is Ruth Frank. And, last, I read that your classmate, Helen Beach, is still single. She is a typical old maid with corkscrew curls. She still pulls daisy petals and repeats, He loves me; he loves me not; he loves me, etc.” Her pastimes are knitting and trying to catch her a husband. She has been successful in the first. But no advancement has ever been made in the latter. 19 WILL We, the class of 1929, of the Walterboro High School, city of Walterboro, State of South Carolina, the United States of America, having realized that our days at W. H. S. have passed, now dispose of our acquired possessions. Having reached our first rounds on the ladder of success, our wish is to depart with our present property, in order that we may obtain a more abundant supply in our new field. During our four years of high school life, we have accumulated a vast amount of ambition, knowledge, and other valuables which we bequeath as follows: SliC. 1. To Walterboro High School we will our undying love, affection and gratitude. SEC. 2. I, Edward Ackerman, do hereby will and bequeath my passion for writing Billet Doux to Hooper Skardon. SEC. 3. I, Durell Beach, do hereby will and bequeath my great height and dignity to Vernell Garris, realizing that her need of the said articles is greater than mine. SEC. 4. Ella Mae Beach, do hereby will and bequeath my baby ways to Polly Lucas, knowing that she will appreciate being loved, petted and teased more than I have. SEC. 5. I, Helen Beach, do hereby will and bequeath my fiery disposition, and sarcastic ways to Fay Beach. My ability to sing, play, draw and give reading to Pinkney Lucas, to be used in assembly programs next year. SEC. 6. I, Miles A, Beach, do hereby will and bequeath my Chesterfield manners to Fred Towles. i, Miles A. Beach, do hereby will my art gallery, containing the pictures of 87 (more or less) attractive girls, to Lucius Fishburne, realizing his love for the beautiful. SEC 7. I, Myrtle Beach, do hereby will and bequeath my stately bearing and dignity to Thomas Williams', the said dignity and stateliness being in good condition as only used once. V SEC. 8. I, Jessie Blocker, do hereby will and bequeath to Gwendolyn Herndon, my curly black hair, provided that she take my slenderness with it. SEC. 9. I, Isadore Bogoslow, do hereby will and bequeath my great height to Austin Sauls, hoping that the relief his not come too late. SEC. 10. I, Eudelle Bowen, do hereby will and bequeath to Gertrude Marvin my flirtatious manner to be used with discretion and profit. SEC. 11. I, Elizabeth Boynton, do hereby will and bequeath to C. T. Cummings my marvelous amount of freckles. SEC. 12. I, Mary Butler, do hereby will and bequeath my dignity to Ethel Marvin, provided that she use it constantly. SEC. 13. I, Edith Carter, do hereby will and bequeath to Nell Price my reputation for being on time to after-dinner classes. SEC. 14. I, Robert Breland, do hereby will and bequeath my aptitude for being absent to Catherine Fishburne, provided that she invent better excuses than I have been able to. SEC. 15. I, Pete Crosbey, do hereby will and bequeath my blonde hair to Keith Jef- fries to be used to offset her unusual weight of brain. SEC. 16. I, Pearl Cohen, do hereby will and bequeath my knowledge of Latin with a microscope to find it, to Maxine Walker. SEC. 17. I, Cecil Durham do hereby will and bequeath my I’m in de jail house” song' to Adolphe Walters for the entertainment of the future pupils of W. H. S. SEC. 18. I, Margaret Easterlin, do hereby will and bequeath my love for speed and danger to Sophie McGee provided that she immediately take out large accident insurance. 20 SEC. 19. We, Harriet Howell and Margaret Easterlin, do hereby will and bequeath our knowledge to Sarah Rainey, Keith Jeffries, and Maxine Walker, realizing that it will take three heads to hold all we know. SEC. 20. I, Rutlier Frank, do hereby will and bequeath my very red hair to Elizabeth Starr, provided that she takes the freckles that go along with it. SEC. 21, I, Mary Lena Gilliland, do hereby will and bequeath one petrified frog to future biology pupils. SEC. 22. I, Inez, Glover, do hereby will and bequeath my musical talent to Elizabeth Smoak, realizing her need of said article. SEC 23. I, James Hires, do hereby will and bequeath my strength to Lambert Tindall, to enable him to become the world’s champion strong man. SEC. 24. I, Pernelle Hiott, do hereby will and bequeath my talkative habits to Verona Rembly. SEC. 25. I, Harriet Howell, do hereby will my height and ability to get to class late to ’ Marion Buckner. SEC. 26. I, Eula Lee.Hudson, do hereby will my nice quiet way to Joe Johnson, hoping that he will use them to the best advantage. SEC. 27. I, Willie Mae Hudson, do hereby will and bequeath my wavy hair to Carolyn Tindall. SEC. 28. I, Helen Jacobs, do hereby will and bequeath my famous giggle to Marion Buckner, to be used in livening interest in her classes. SEC. 29. I, Uldean Kinsey, do hereby will and bequeath my superfluous flesh to Nell Avant. SEC. 30. I, Edith Linder, do hereby will and bequeath my modest ways to Miriam Anderson. SEC. 31. I, Rendell Linder, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to blush to Mr. Stevenson, realizing that he is fast losing the art. SEC. 32. I, Charles Marvin, do hereby will and bequeath my place on the baseball field to Moultrie Derrick. SEC. 33.1, Leona Mixson , do hereby will and bequeath my office as chauffeur for the Hendersonville -bunch to Rosalie Carter, hoping that she will have as much trouble as I have. SEC. 34. I, Haskell Padgett, do hereby will and bequeath my Grecian beauty to D. K. Sandifer. SEC. 35. I, Edith Price, do hereby will my quiet voice to Polly Lucas, to enable her to talk unnoticed in French. SEC. 36. I, Louise Reynolds, do hereby will and bequeath my much used ability to talk and cut-up in shorthand and bookkeeping class to the silent sisters’ on the condition that they do not overdo this talent. SEC. 37- I, Helen Rivers, do hereby will and bequeath my unique way of giggling to George Cohen. SEC. 38. I, Jane Shaffer, do hereby will and bequeath my aptitude to Keith Jefferies, hoping that it will not lengthen her charge account and thin her purse as it has mine. SEC. 39- I, Alvin Skardon, do hereby will and bequeath my Pink Pill,” the only undamaged one in captivity, to T J. McDaniels, hoping that he will make better marks than I did. SEC. 40. I, Eliza Sloman, do hereby will and bequeath my knowledge of French to Gertrude Marvin, knowing that along with hers it won’t take more than one head to hold it. SEC. 41. I, Carl Still, do hereby will and bequeath my love and affection of Moultrie Derrick to Lambert Tindall. When more love is shown Lambert will show it. 21 SEC. 42. I, Dorothy Stroman, do hereby will and bequeath my unusual nose to Cath- erine Sprott. SEC. 43- I, Clarence Thomas, do hereby will and bequeath my place on the football team, plus a two hundred pound weight, to George Cohen, hoping that with the aid of the latter he will be able to accept- the former. SEC. 44. I, Irving Thomas, do hereby will and bequeath my blue eyes to Marion Buckner, hoping that she will never be asked '’Brown eyes, why are you blue?” SEC. 45. I, Gladys Tuten, do hereby will and bequeath my speed at the typewriter to Anna Bell Copeland, hoping to help her to get in a few more words of com- munication with her neighbors in study hall. SEC. 46. I, I, James Ward, do hereby will and bequeath my athletic ability to George Price. SEC. 47- I, Jean Wichman, do hereby will and bequeath my wonderful disposition to Carolyn Tindall, realizing that she will need it very much next year, if she con- tinues to take Latin. JEAN WICHMAN, Class Lawyer. BACCALAUREATE SERMON Dr. D. M. Douglas, President of the University of South Carolina, delivered the Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday, May 26. His talk was both inspirational and interesting. He selected the seventeenth chapter of St. John, using the following verse: I have glorified Thee on earth; I have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to do.” Each year one church of the town selects the speaker for the sermon to the graduating class of Walterboro High School. This year the Presbyterians had this honor. Dr. Doug- las is a speaker of merit and the people of Walterboro are indeed gratified in having him speak to them. The Seniors received new inspiration from h2' splendid address; and it is felt that they will profit by his advice. The graduating class feel that it is only on the threshold of greater things; and if it has finished successfully thus far the work that has been given to it, this will make a firm background for the greater tasks it must meet later on, and that in the end of life each one can say with St. John, I have finished the work Thou gavest me to do.” CLASS DAY At five o’clock P. M., May 29th, 1929, the first class day exercises in the history of the Walterboro High School was held. The entire Junior class carried the wonderful daisy chain, which they had woven with so much care and skill. They sang their class song as they marched and also sang some songs to the onlooking seniors. Next the senior class gave their class day play, The World Outside,” in which was woven class songs, poems, history, will and prophecy. The class historian in her inter- course with Old Father Time prevailed upon him to turn back the veil of time and reveal the history of the class. This he obediently did, starting from the beginning of their high school days. As those who had starred on the athletic field were mentioned they appeared for a moment in their ancient, battle-scarred uniforms, and the thrills of bygone games lived again for a moment, then faded back into the tender land of memory. A large dirigible in the shape of a huge diploma was lowered and the class mascot, representing New Life,” stepped to the front of the stage with a message, which was read by the class prophet. The diploma was unfolded and the class prophecy read by Father Time, as each person was mentioned they appeared in the background dressed as the characters the future was supposed to hold in store for them. The class lawyer then read the last will and testament. All the outgoing class as- sembled on the stage and with sadness and heavy hearts sang their beautiful farewell ode. ’'Dear class, dear friends. We hate to say farewell; Every heart is heavy today, The world outside on this our class is calling, And our class is going away. The juniors then picked up the daisy chain and the seniors marched slowly out, sing- ing for the last time as pupils their beloved Alma Mater. GRADUATION EXERCISES On Wednesday, May 29, the Commencement Day exercises for the Walterboro High School were held. The Senior Class has accomplished many things, and has made the parents and school proud of it. The program was very full due to the various subjects, including the many awards. Mr. Hope, State Superintendent of Education, delivered a very excellent address. It is felt that not only the Seniors, but also the public who heard this splendid speech, will profit by it and practice some of the suggestions. This was a night for every Senior to remember forever. Some may think that a high school career is very easy to accomplish; but those who have graduated realize all the hardships one has to overcome, and all the effort one has to exert before reaching the winning goal. After a student has advanced this much, it is truly a great period in his life; but it is only a stepping stone to the higher and nobler experiences of succeeding years. The Seniors presented a very pleasing spectacle as they marched down the aisle of the grammar school auditorium in their caps and gowns. They fulfilled their title of Seniors, as they were very dignified and serious. They must have realized that this was the changing point in their lives when they must decide for the future. Many prizes were awarded, which showed that the students of Walterboro High School had taken an interest in the essay contests and other prizes offered to them each year. The Citizenship Medal is one which the winner should be proud of, as it is one of the highest honors awarded to a high school student. The tennis medals were also given. Athletics must always be a main feature in high school work. The merit letters, honor certificates and attendance certificates were presented. Mr. Ward awarded the diplomas to the seniors, who seemed to be very anxious for them; but deep in their hearts there must have been a heartache when leaving their dear old high school never to return to it as active members. SENIOR POPULARITY CONTEST Prettiest Girl-------------Helene Rivers Best Looking Boy_________.James Hiers Best All-Round Senic_____Harriet Howell Most Athletic Boy---------James Ward Most Athletic Girl ...Margaret Easterlin Cutest Girl, Myrtle and Mae Beach (tie) Cutest Boy--------------------------Cecil Durham Best Dancer (boy) ... Edward Ackerman Best Dancer (girl) ...Margaret Easterlin Most Popular Girl_________Harriet Howell Most Popular Boy_________Miles Beach Most Brilliant---------------Ruth Frank Biggest Shiek----------------James Hiers Biggest Vamp--------------------Myrtle Beach Most-in-Love Boy and Girl, Myrtle Beach and Edward Ackerman. (Unanimously) . Most Original------------Cecil Durham Wittiest ________________Cecil Durham Best Dressed Girl_______Eudelle Bowen Best Dressed Boy__________________Miles Beach Most Bashful Girl-----------Edith Price Most Bashful Boy________Rendell Linder Most Popular Teacher------ _Mr. Caughman and Miss Brawley (tie) Most Popular Subject-----------History 23 WILDCATS HAVE SUCCESSFUL FOOTBALL SEASON The Wildcats made an enviable record in football this year. Out of the eleven games that they played they won 7, lost 3, and tied one. They have scored 86 more points than the combined total of their opponents, making 168 points to their opponents’ 82. The Wildcats have made a percentage of .700, which is a very good record. During the last seven games the Wildcats did not lose a game, having won 6 and tied one. The Wildcats lost only one district game to Summerville, while they won five from Brunson, North Charleston, St. Paul, Beaufort and Smoaks. Below is a complete record of the games and the results: Wildcats. Opponents. 0__________________________ Ehrhardt ___ 6___________________________Porter______ 32___________________________Brunson----- 0________________________ Summerville 25_______________________North Charleston 12 ___________________________St. Paul 0________________________ Ridgeland 21__________________________Beaufort_____ 39________________________St. George 20__________________________ Smoaks ... 13 ______________________ Allendale ____ 20 24 0 12 6 7 0 7 0 6 0 24 EHRHARDT The Wildcats lost their first game to the heavy Ehrhardt team 20 to 0. Hiers, the big Ehrhardt fullback, played very good ball. For the Wildcats Blocker was the star. Captain Thomas, John Hiers and Durham played well. PORTER The strong Porter team defeated the Wildcats in their second game 24 to 6, at Charleston. John Hiers, Breland, Captain Thomas and Ward starred for the Wildcats. BRUNSON The Wildcats ran away with Brunson 32 to 0 in the first close season game. Ward, Thomas, Blocker and Risher shone for W. H. S. SUMMERVILLE The Wildcats lost to Summerville in a hard-fought and interesting game, 12 to 0. In the next seven games the Wildcats won six and tied one, ending a very success- ful season. Blocker, the plucky fullback, was chosen captain for next year's team. Line-up; L, E,, Crosby; L. T.s Breland; L. G,, Thomas (c) ; C, Durham; R. G., Cummings and Lucas; R. T., Hiers, John Hiers, James; R. E., Walter; A. B., Ward; R. B., Still; L. B., Risher; F. B., Blocker. Those mentioned above received letters. The following received numerals: Breland, B.; Drawdy, Kiser, Smith, Towles, Thomas 2, Griffin, Valentine, Skardon and Price. The following is a list of those making points on football team: Ward, 85; Blocker, 44; Still, 24; Risher, 7; Walter, 6; Crosby, 1; offside (after touchdown), 1. Total, 168. The Wildcats will lose seven regulars this year: Captain Thomas, Ward, Still, Bre- land, Thomas, Hiers, Durham and Crosby. 25 BASEBALL The Wildcats closed their baseball season with a great deal of success. They won the championship of their section of the district finals. A summary of the games are as follows: The Wildcats won five games from Smoaks, dropping one to them, they split in two, two game series with Hampton and St. George; lost twro to Porter, one to North Charleston, and defeated Yemassee. Only two regulars will graduate this year, Marvin, the flashy second baseman, and Still, centerfielder, and relief pitcher. The pitching duties fell to Towles, H., and Kinsey. Both have made good at this job. They alternate as pitchers and right fielders. Kinsey is rhe leading hitter and has shown up very good during the season. Towles is also and excellent hitter, ranking third. You can’t say too much for his pitching, for he deserves all that can be said. 'Billy Walter” again did the majority of catching this year, and has done his share towards the team’s success. Walter is the team’s leading base stealer. Drawdy is the relief catcher, who does his share of hard wrork with success. At first base there was Cummings always ready to do his share of the talking. At second Marvin has been one of the stars of the season. This little second baseman certainly can cover the ground, and has hardly ever let a ball go by him. Towles, F. ,at shortstop is one of the leading hitters of the season, ranking second. Blocker at third base has covered his corner with success. In the leftfield there was Thompson always ready to nab the flies that came his way. 26 BASKETBALL The Wildcats’ hard-working basketball team of ’28-’29 has made a good showing, ft went to the district finals, and lost only two other games, winning six. The first,-string-team was composed of the following; Forwards, Herbert Towles and Carl Still; center, Austin Sauls; and guards, Towles, Fred, and Adolph Walters. Her- bert Towles, the captain, has done very good work. He is fast, dribbles well, and shoots excellently. Still, the other forward, has also played fine. Lanky” Saults at center has aided the team immensely on account of his height. Towles, F., has starred at his posi- tion of running guard. Water at standing guard has guarded his goal with much care. The substitutes who have played in a few of the games are: Derrick, Blocker, Acker- man and Thompson. The Wildcats have played a total of ten games, winning seven and losing three for a percentage of .700. The tournament games were as follows; The Wildcats lost to Meggetts, 42 to 15, and defeated them, 10 to 12. The Wildcats defeated St. George High twice, once by the score of 41 to 17, and the St. George All-Stars once. They broke even in a two-headed series with Hampton, defeating them at home 33 to 8. In the final game the Wildcats defeated the Cathedral High School team of Charleston 27 to 13. In the tournament the Wildcats won their first game from Berkeley High School, 48 to 13. In the finals, however, they lost to the strong Meggetts team, 42 to 12. The basketball team of '29 has a record to be proud of. 27 GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Are we discouraged? Well, I guess not! Although the girls' basketball team did not win first place in the district, they made a very good showing. They played the game from first to last, and stood for square play in every game. The schedule was a hard one, but the ream played every game with credit. Miss Brawley, our faithful coach, was largely responsible for the team’s success. Line-up: Captain, Keith Jefferies; manager, Sara Rainey; forward, Ruthie Frank; forward, Harriett Howell; jump center, Arline Castein; side center, Miriam Anderson and Jane Shaffer; guard, Margaret Easterlin; guard, Keith Jefferies. Substitutes: Forward, Elizabeth Smoak; forward, Genevieve Skardon; jump center, Maxine Walker. SCHEDULE W. H. S. Opponents Hampton (here) 6 10 Branchville (there) __ 13 15 St. Poul (here) _ _ 12 3 St. Paul (there) 24 25 St. Paul (there) 10 3 St. George (there) __ 33 3 St. George (here) — 28 DEBATING TEAM GOES TO COLUMBIA W. H. S. is very proud of her debating team. Especially so is the Senior Class. Why ? Because three of the honorable debators are seniors. The query of the debate was: Resolved, That South Carolina Should Abolish Free Scholarships. The affirmative was upheld by Lambert Tindall and Mary Lena Gilli- land; and the negative by Isadore Bogoslow and Alvin Skardon, who were members of last year’s team. First the team went to St. George to meet Ridgeville, the only opposing team in this district. They came back with dying colors and a trip to Columbia to be in the State Meet which was to be held the first week in April. Then the team, accompanied by Mr. Ward, made the journey to Columbia. The affirmative met and was defeated by Bailey Military Institute. The negative team did better. They advanced to the semi-finals, but was defeated by Conway. Walterboro High School has sent debating teams to Columbia for three consecutive years now and each time they made a better showing than before. Next year we expect the contestants to bring the coveted cup back with them! FLAG CONTEST Walterboro High School had its first flag contest last month. Each contestant had to answer seventy-five questions concerning the flag, and write an essay on Old Glory. A medal was awarded the boy and the girl making the highest score. The winner of the girl’s medal was Elizabeth Boynton, and Alvin Skardon, Jr., won the boy’s medal. Both of the winners are seniors. Certificates of honorable mention were given to Leona Boyd, Jane Shaffer, Sherwood Price, and George Cohen. Twenty-seven students entered the contest. The judges for the girls were: Miss Katherine DeTreville, Mrs. H. M. Kinsey, and Mrs. Carn Fishburne. For the boys: Supt. W. H. Ward, Mr. J. M. Moorer and the Rev. Henry Rankin. This contest is national in scope. The winning papers will be sent to Atlanta, the regional headquarters, where they will be compared with papers from other schools in this region. The winners in Atlanta go to Washington to compete with other regional winners. The national prize is a trip around the world. Walterboro had Flag Night on the evening of May 2nd. Those who had made the highest grades on the questions recited their essays to determine the local winners. While the judges were out Mr. M. P. Howell delivered an address which was enjoyed by everyone ptesent. After the decision of the judges was announced the exercises were dosed with the sounding of taps” by P. H. Starr. 29 BOOK CLUB ESSAY PRIZE The annual prize offered by the Walterboro Book Club for the best essay written by the pupils of W. H. S., was awarded this year for the best essay written on Michel- angelo. The contest requirements were stiifer this year than ever before. Ten pupils had to write essays before the contest became official. Each essay was to have one thousand words and was to be written at the school house without any notes under the supervision of some of the Book Club ladies. The contestants were: Jane Shaffer, Ruth Frank, Mary Butler, Helen Jacobs, Katherine Fishburne, Harriett Howell, Genevieve Skardon, Alvin Skardon, and Pearl Cohen, The winner, , was presented with a handsome bust of Michelangelo on graduation night. Although all of these contestants could not win the prize each one has profited by their study of this great artist’s life.and works, and no one could ever regret having spent time and thought on it—winner or loser. MERIT LETTER SYSTEM Walterboro High School is ever inspiring the pupils toward every phase of im- provement. Yet somehow one is always inspired more keenly if there be a definite goal, a visable prize to be gained. This year such a prize has been offered in the shape of an attractive Merit Letter. To deserve one of these letters the pupils must develop physically, mentally, socially and morally. These four points embrace every phase of school and outside activity. Seventy points under each head must be won in order to reach the score which entitles one to the Merit Letter. The Merit Letters are designed in the form of a triangle. There is a wildcat’s head in the center with the letters W. H. S. arranged ar the three corners. They are of yellow felt on a black ground. Winning one of these badges is the greatest honor that can come into one’s life at the Walterboro Hi. After this year, for each semester that a pupil wins the required points a bar will be added to the badge. The Merit Letter badge is also offered to the pupils of the Walterboro Grammar School on the same basis but with fewer requirements. ORATORICALS W. H. S. is proud of her achievements for this year. The debating team won out in this district and went to Columbia where the negative won the honor of being the second best negative in the state. In the district oratorical meet Walterboro won second place. In the elimination contest four of our well-known readers, namely, Ella Mae Beach, Jane Shaffer, Helen Beach and Mary Lena Gilliland, took part. The readings were ex- cellent and the judges, after much discussion, finally decided in favor of Jane Shaffer. Miss Shaffer went to North Charleston, where the meet was being held and won second place, losing first because she ran over her allotted time a few minutes. The subject of her reading was Bobby Shafto.” We are proud of these boys and girls who have, shown such ability and school spirit in representing us in these and other contests. • We are sure of their success in life. 30 MAY FESTIVAL On May 6 the first May Day Pageant of Walterboro High School was given. The stage was beautifully set in the cedar grove back of the High School building. The Queen's throne, which was draped in white, had as a background and cover a huge live oak tree. The May Pole was placed to the right of the throne. Cast of Characters: Butterfly Dancer_______________Ruth Frank May Queen, or Proserpina, Helene Rivers Cupid______________________________Fletcher Riddle Ceres ------------------Jean Wichman Pluto________________Elizabeth Boynton Water Nymph____________________Carolyn Tindal Winter___________________________Helen Beach Messenger From the Gods, Jewell Bennett Herald____________________Jane Shaffer Grecian Maidens, Snowballs, Flower Dancers and May Pole Dancers SYNOPSIS OF THE PAGEANT Queen's Attendants: Harriet Howell. Myrtle Beach, Gertrude Marvin, Sara Rainey, Maxine Walker, Elizabeth Sulli- van, Elizabeth Star, Genevieve Skardon. Train-Bearer____________Louise Pontious Flower Girl_______________Vivian Padgett FIRST EPISODE: Ceres, the Goddess of the Seasons, enters with her daughter, Pros- pina, and her eight Grecian Maidens, They welcome Ceres with a dance. Cupid appears, shoots a dart at Pluto, God of the Underworld, who is lurking about, and another at Pros- pina. Pluto seizes Proserpina and carries her away to become his Queen of the Underworld. The Grecian Maidens gibe a dance of pity and consolation for Ceres. SECOND EPISODE: A water nymph enters bearing Proserpina's green girdle. Ceres believes that her daughter has been swallowed up bv the earth and pronounces the curse of Winter Upon earth. Winter. North Wind and Snowballs enter and give a dance. THIRD EPISODE : A messenger from the Gods enters and tells Ceres that her daughter may return for six months of the year. Ceres then alters her curse, making winter six months and summer six. The May procession enters, bringing Proserpina whom Ceres crowns Queen of the May, or Goddess of Spring. FOURTH EPISODE: The first dance is a flower dance and the second the May Pole dance. The Recessional is the conclusion. This pageant was given under the direction of Miss Brawley. 31 Randolph Ackerman EIGHTH GRADE ROLL Vera Kinard Lennis Strickland Evelyn Beach Vivian Kinsey Josephine Saunders Rumalle Berry Thelma Kiser William Smith Eugine Bailey Henry McMillian Leston Saunders Randolph Becket Eleanor Mathews Elizabeth Sauls Lawrence Brown Ruth Macey Genevieve Skardon Benjamin Breland Fronic Nettles Dan Sprott Harold Berry Helen' Padgett Katherine Sprott Rosalie Breland Connie Price Carolyn Tindall Martha Butler Miriam Price LiLna Thompson Randolph Crosby Ruby Price Dorothy Taylor Elmore Cummings Sherwood Price Corrie Mae Tuten Ruth Castine Ethel Powers Louise Thomas Mabel Church Beulah Padgett B. R. Ulmer Ida Lu Crosby Thomas Ravenel Noris Ulmer Cambell Drawdy Gladys Risher Miriam Ulmer Eunice Drawdy J. B. Risher Brant Ulmer Blanch Davis Lenice Ritter Lillie Mae Ulmer Buna Fender Samuel Riddle Herbert Valentine Jennie Lee Hiott Frances Reynolds J. O. Weeks Norman Hiott Edna Rickerbacker Robert Weeks Freeman Grifin Judson Rickerbacker Pearl Weeks Helen Keels Miriam Rickerbacker Talmadke Warren Harold Kiser Eugene Saunders Hazel Warren 32 Miriam Anderson Zelma Atkinson Esther Breeland Elizabeth Bennett Annie Mae Blocker John G. Blocker George Cohen Edith Crosby Leona Crosby Clemson Crosby John B. Crosby Reece Crosby Verda Crosby Monroe Cummings C. T. Cummings Mattie Drawdy Katherine Fishburne Faiford Glover Ruth Glover NINTH GRADE ROLL Charles Herndon John Hiers Reba Hiers Joe Johnson Merell Kinard Addys Kinsey Ruth Kiser Grace Linder Lillie McGee Belmont McMillian Ethel Marvin Laura Mears Ralph Maxey Vivian Miley Zoey Miley Zola Mills Geraldine Montgomery Leslie Montgomery Varo Nettles Niel Padgett Claire Padgett Earnest Padgett Eugenia Padgett Florence Padgett George Price Verona Remly Effie Ritter Elizabeth Smoak Oliva Strickland Austin Sauls Eva Mae Saunders Mendel Smith Elizabeth Starr Harold Tompson Woodrow Taylor Boyd Tuten Parker Tuten Maxine Walker Adolph Walters Thomas Williams 33 Paul Ackerman TENTH GRADE ROLL Arline Castine Oliver Langdale Nell Avant- Rosalie Carter Ruby Kinard Esmond Benton Anna Belle Copeland Keith Jefferies Fay Beach Nellie Crosby Player Kinsey Audiee Benton Maud Drawdy Albert Lucas Maxwell Bridge Moultrie Derrick Polly Lucas Irene Brion Lucius Fishburne Herman McMillian Floyd Blocker Vernelle Garris Janie Miley Albert Bridge Royice Garris Gertrude Marvin Jewel Bennett Emily Glover Louise Murray Hazel Blocker Kafer Godwin Crystal Padgett Mary Blocker Edgile Hiott Pinckney Moore Lola Benton Gwendolyn Herndon Nell Price Leona Boyd Sherold Hiott Jewel Reynolds 34 STUDENT PARTICIPATION ASSOCIATION President—Miles Beach. Vice President—Harriet Howell. Secretary and Treasurer—Keith Jefferies. Reporter—Ruth Frank. Board of Control—Jane Shaffer, Elizabeth Smoak, Sara Rainy, Elizabeth Sullivan, Sherwood Price, Eugenia Padgett, Hooper Skardon. V 35 BASEBALL TEAM Players. Pos. A.B. R. H. G. Pc. Ward, C.p. 8 3 3 4 .375 Kinsey, F,. p.v.f. 57 14 19 14 .306 Towles, F., s. s._ 49 14 15 14 .306 Ackerman, t. f 4 0 1 4 .250 Towles, H, p.v.f. 37 6 9 11 .243 Walter, c. 59 15 14 14 .237 Marvin, 2b. 52 9 12 14 .231 Still, c.f. 54 19 12 14 ,222 Derrick, 2b, c.f._ 9 0 2 5 .222 Blocker, 3b. 46 9 8 14 .174 Cummings, lb. _ 46 8 8 13 .174 Griffin, 2f. 19 1 3 10 .158 Thompson, r.f. _ 41 4 4 13 .098 Ulmer, e. f. 1 0 0 1 .000 Drawdy, c. 1 0 0 3 .000 Fennell, b. 2 0 0 2 .000 Weathers, c. f, - 2 0 0 2 .000 Team totals 490 105 Standing. W. 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