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

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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-

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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

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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