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

Text from Pages 1 - 46 of the 1940 volume:

JL LAIR • 1940 ijJitl Italic Jl inj the Walterboro High School WALTERBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA FOREWORD DEAR READER: The purpose of the staff of 'The Lair” and its associates is to preserve for you by means of pictures an everlasting and vivid memory of days gone by. In hopes that the annual symbolizes a happy past and a successful future, we remain. Forever yours. DEDICATION To MADISON PATE HOWELL Who has long and faithfully served our school; for his sympathy and devotion, inspiration and loyalty, we affectionately dedicate this, our 1940 “LAIR” Seated: Miss Anne Lumiansky, Miss Martha Jo Jones, Miss Elizabeth Wells, Miss Rosemary. Nelson, Miss Elna Daniels, Miss Mary Bennett, Miss Sara Risher, Miss Sarah Vann, Miss Marjorie Peale. Standing: Mr. Stevenson. Mr. James T. Whitney, Mr. A. B. Edwards, Mr. Joe Greer, Mr, Carroll Collins, Mr. W. R. Carter, Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Mr, Herman Robinson, Mrs. Clara Fishburne, Mr, I. Y. Caughrran. HIGH SCHOOL Mr. T. B. Stevenson, Superintendent. Mr. I. Y. Caughman, Principal, Mathematics. Miss Mary Bennett, English and History. Mr. W. R. Carter, Agriculture. Mr. C. J. Collins, Manual and Cooperative Training. Miss Elna Daniels, Home Economics. Mrs. Clara Fishburne, Librarian. Miss Anne Lumiansky, Commercial Subjects. Miss Rosemary Nelson, French and Latin. Miss Marjorie Peale, English. Miss Sara Risher, Piano. Mr. H. C. Robinson, Science and Athletic Director. Mrs. Ruth Thomas, History and Problems of Democracy. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Mr. A. B. Edwards, Mathematics. Mr. Joe M. Greer, English. Miss Martha Jo Jones, Science and Physical Education. Miss Sarah Vann, Social Studies. Miss Elizabeth Wells, Household Arts, Music and Art. Mr. James T. Whitney, Manual Training. CLASSES e SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The history of the Class of ’40 has as its beginning a bright autumn Monday morn- ing,. September 11, 1929. It was a beautiful day, and mothers were bringing little boys and girls down the several streets leading to the old grammar school building—little tots who were totally unaware of the joys and pleasures, sorrows and disappointments that were to greet them during the eleven years of their school life. Slowly and care- fully the new pupils were placed in line, and Miss Ray Miley, first grade teacher, ex- plained that when the bell rang they would march into assembly. Finally the bell did ring and 60 little boys and girls walked into the first grammar school assembly of their Jives. All through the elementary grades the future graduates of ’40 were outstanding. In the sixth grade it had the responsibility of presenting an operetta and leaving a class gift. In the eighth grade it became a part of the first Junior High School in Waiter- boro, and in 1940 it is the first class to graduate after three years of high school work, two years of junior high work, and six years of elementary work. It is our sincerest hope that in years to come we may be able to reward W. H. S. for all its benefits to us. BENJAMIN ANTLEY Member of Future Farmers of America, I, 2, 3; Mem- ber National Honor Society, 3; President American Ob- server Club, 3. GWENDOLYN AVANT Senior Play Usher. WILLIE MAE BAGGETT Member American Observer Club. FRANK BALDWIN Manager Football Squad, I ; Manager Basketball Squad, 2, 3. CHARLES BEACH Sponsor Photo Club, I; Motion Picture Operator, I, 2, 3; National Honor Society. 2, 3. Treasurer, 3; State Contestant Bookkeeping, 3, Biology, I ; Senior Flay Cast; Annual Staff; President American Observer Club; Deco- ration Committee. Junior-Senior. BENEVA BLACK Secretary American Observer Club; Member Future Teachers of America, 3; Member Junior Homemakers Association, 3; Glee Club, 3; Ticket Committee for Senior Play; Decoration Committee, Junior-Senior; Soft- ball Team, I. LUCILLE BLOCKER Member American Observer Club. LUCIUS BLOCKER Glee Club, 3; Treasurer Future Farmers of America, 3; Editor Future Farmers of America Annua!, 3; State Farmer's Degree Winner, 3. oj 1940 7 ESSIE MAUDE BRELAND Secreta ry-American Observer Club; French Club; Chair- man of Monitors, 3. JULIA SENIE BRELAND Reporter Junior Homemakers Association; American Observer Club; French Club. CHAFORD ACQUILLA BROWN Treasurer Senior Class; President Debating Club; State Debater, I, 2, 3; National Honor Society, 2, 3; Wild- cat Staff, I, 3; Glee Club, 3; Vice-President Ameri- can Observer Club; State Contestant American His- tory, 2, 3, General Scholarship, 3; State Winner in Senior Algebra; Senior Play Cast. 3; Annual Staff; Latin Club, 2; Junior-Senior Committee, 2. JESSIE LEE BRYAN Junior Homemakers of America Club. DOROTHY ESTHER BUTLER Vice-President French Club; National Honor Society; Junior-Senior Waitress; Senior Play Cast; Secretary American Observer Club; Junior-Senior Committee; Li- brarian of Future Teachers Club. HELEN CAMPBELL Secretary Junior Homemakers of America; Secretary American Observer Club; Senior Play Cast. MARGIE CARTER Basketball, I, 2, 3; President Geometry Class; Vice- President American Observer Club; Senior Play Com- mittee; Captain of Basketball Team, 3. BEULAH M. CRAVEN Secretary Geometry Class; American Observer Club. ELBRIDGE CROSBY Future Farmers of America, 1, 2, 3; Winner Two Esti- mate Contests, Future Farmers of America. LOUISE CROSBY American Observer Club, 3; Junior Homemakers of America, 3. MILDRED REECE CROSBY President Future Teachers Club, 3; Vice-President Ameri- can Observer Club, 3; Glee Club, 3; Sextet, 3; French Club, 2; Senior Play Committee, 3: Chairman of Moni- tors, 3; District Contestant Algebra, I, Geometry, 2. HAROLD DOPSON Future Farmers of America, 2, 3; Judging Contest, Held in Summerville, 2. RUTH DOPSON Secretary American Observer Club, 3; Junior-Senior Committee, 2. LLOYD DRIGGERS Future Farmers of America, I, 2, 3. FRANCES MARIAN FENDER President American Observer Club, 3; Future Teachers Club, 2, 3; Junior Homemakers of America, 3. JANE FISHBURNE Vice-President American Observer Club, 3; President French Club, 2; Secretary Latin Club, 3; Senior Play, 3; May Queen Attendant, 2. 1940 HARDING C. FISK Football, !, 2, 3; Secretary American Observer Club. RUBYE FLOYD Invitation Committee, 3; Vice-President American Ob- server Club; Basketball, 3; Tennis, 3; Usher at Senior Play. GEORGE WILLIAM GARRIS Member of Future Farmers of America Organization; Member American Observer Club. EARLDEAN GIVENS Member American Observer Club. RUTH GIVENS Vice-President American Observer Club; Member of French Club; Junior Homemakers of America Club: Recreational Chairman Junior Homemakers of America. CATHERINE MARIETTA GLOVER Member Junior Homemakers of America; Member Glee Club; Future- Teachers; Commencement Chorus. VIRGINIA GLOVER Secretary Future Teachers of America; Chairman of Monitors; Member Glee Club; Latin Club; Com- mencement Chorus; Advertising Committee for Senior Play; Committee for Junior-Senior; Waitress Junior- Senior, I. GLADYS LUCILLE GODLEY Member Future Teachers; Member American Observer Club; Member French Club. CU 10 K EVELYN MYRLE GRINER Member Junior Homemakers of America Club, 3; Member American Observer Club, 3; Member French Club, 2; Softball Team, I. JOHN GRUBER Member Future Farmers of America, 2, 3. HERBERT HAYDEN Football, I, 2, 3, Letter, 2, 3; Basketball, 2, 3, Let- ter, 3. FAIRY HIERS DOROTHY IDRIS HUDSON Junior-Senior Food Committee; Member French Club, 2; President American Observer Club, 3. - VIRGINIA LEE KISER Vice-President Future Teachers Club, 3; Member Music Club, I ; Junior-Senior Waitress, I ; Decoration Com- mittee, 2; Member French Club, I; Senior Play Usher, 3; Senior Gift Committee. HAL LINDER Secretary Future Farmers of America, 2; President American Observer Club. 3. CLAUDIA LEOLA LINDER Member Future Teachers Club; Chairman Junior Home- makers of America; Usher, Senior Play; District Con- testant, Algebra, I ; Waitress Football Banquet, 2; Father-Son Banquet, 2, Mother-Daughter Banquet, 2; Secretary American Observer Club, 3; Member French Club, 2. !ty4-0 ii JOHN WELDON LINDSAY State Debater, I, 2, Debater's Club. 3; Mental Contest, State Winner General Scholarship, 3, English, 3; Foot- ball, 2, Varsity, 3; Basketball, I, 2, 3; National Honor Society, 2, 3, Secretary, 3; Hi-Y Club, 2, 3; Secretary, 3; Vice-President Latin Club, 2; Secretary Senior Class; Junior-Senior Committee; Senior Play Cast; Wildcat Staff, 2, 3, Editor, 3; Annual Staff, 3; Secretary Ameri- can Observer Club, 3; Commencement Committee, 3; Glee Club, 3. LOIS MAXCEY Secretary American Observer Club; Member French Club; Usher Senior Play. FRANCES FLEMING McDANIEL Miss Hi Miss ; President Senior Class; Treasurer Future Teachers of America; Secretary American Ob- server Club; National Honor Society, 2, 3; Annual Staff; Wildcat Staff, Assistant Editor, 2, Art Editor, 3; Debating Team, 3; Latin Club, I, 2, Secretary, I; State Debater, 2; Basketball, I, 2, 3, Alternate Cap- tain, 2; Tennis Team, I, 2; Secretary Junior Class; High School Orchestra; Stage Manager, Senior Play; Junior- Senior Committee; French Club, 2; Commencement Committee; Waitress, Junior-Senior; State Contestant, French, 3. JEAN MOYLAN President, American Observer Club; President Junior Homemakers of America; Annual Staff; Senior Invita- tion Committee; Senior Gift Committee; Manager, Basketball Squad; Sextet; Ticket Committee, Senior Play; Future Teachers of America; Girl's Chorus, EDWARD O'BRIEN President 9th Grade; Junior-Senior Committee; National Honor Society, 2, 3, Vice-President, 3; Wildcat Staff, I, 2, 3, Production Manager, 3; Vice-President Senior Class; Editor of The Lair ; Mental Contests, Biology, I, Geometry, History, 2, English, 3; Latin Club, I, 2, Vice-President, I ; President American Observer Club, 3; Senior Play Cast; Commencement Program Com- mittee, 3; Usher, Junior-Senior, I; Oratorical Con- tests, 2. WILLIE MAE O’QUINN National Honor Society, 3; President American Ob- server Club; Junior-Senior Committee, 2. PAUL PADGETT Vice-President, 9th Grade; President I Oth Grade; Jun- ior-Senior Committee; Glee Club, I, 2, 3; Hi-Y, I, 2, 3; Secretary, 2, President, 3; Football, I, 2, 3, Captain, 3; Basketball, I, 2, 3, Co-Captain, 2, Captain, 3; Senior Play Cast; Wildcat Staff, 2, 3; Business Man- ager The Lair ; President American Observer Club; Latin Club, I, 2, Treasurer, I, 2; National Honor So- ciety, 2, 3, President, 3; Commencement Committee, 3; Track Team, I. JOSEPHINE PINCKNEY Waitress, Junior-Senior, I; Latin Club, I, 2; Monitor Club; Graduation Exercises; Advertisement Commit- tee, Senior Play. he 12 MARIAN C. POLK American Observer Club, 3; Junior Homemakers of America, 3. MAZIE RAMSEY Basketball, I, 3; Glee Club, I, 3; State High School Chorus, I, 3; Future Teachers Club, 2; 3; Historian, Future Teachers of America, 3; Declamation, I, 3; Senior Play Program, 3; Junior-Senior Program, I ; Senior Invitation Committee; District Contestant Book- keeping, Senior Algebra; High School Orchestra, 3; Racquet Club, 3. EDWARD RENTZ THOMAS LEE RHODES Secretary Future Farmers of America, 2; President Future Farmers of America, 3; Football Team, I, 2, 3; Senior Play; Winner of Farm Improvement Contest of South Carolina, Trip to Kansas City, 3, ELIZABETH RICE French Club, 2; Latin Club, I, 2; American Observer Club, 3; Junior-Senior Committee, 2; Usher Senior Play; Waitress Junior-Senior Reception, I. BLANCHE ELEANOR RISHER American Observer Club, 3; French Club, 2. BERRIEN SANDERS Football, I, 2, 3; Hi-Y Club, I, 2, 3; Vice-President Hi-y- Club, 3; National Honor Society, 2, 3; Senior Play Cast; Vice-President of Class, 2; Treasurer of Class, I; Track Team, I; Junior-Senior Committee, 2; President American Observer Club, 3; Annual Staff, 3; Wildcat” Staff, 2. STELLA MAE SIMMONS Usher at Senior Play, 3; Glee Club, 3; Vice-President American Observer Club, 3. (Entered Walterboro High School, 1939.) cj 940 13 SAMUEL SPEIGHTS Manager Football Team, I, 2, 3. ETHEL PADGETT SPROTT Wildcat Staff, 2, 3, Exchange Editor, 3; May Day Attendant, 2; Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Future Teachers, 3; Glee Club, 2, 3; Sextet, 2, 3; Stage Manager of Senior Play; Head Cheerleader, 3; D. A. R. Delegate, 3; Chairman of Invitation Committee, 3; President of American Observer Club. MYRTIS THOMAS Vice-President of American Observer Club; Member French Club; Member Future Teachers of America. BUDDIE WARREN Football Squad, 2, 3; Vice-President American Ob- server Club. CAMILLE WATTS Chairman Advertising Committee for Senior Play; Pro- duction Assistant Wildcat Staff; Member Glee Club; Member Future Teachers of America; State Representa- tive in Typing and Shorthand. lie C Li i 1 940 14 TENTH GRADE BOYS Alan Bauer Floyd Beach Gaston Beach Ladson Beach John Blount Earl Boyd Bill Bryan Edward Carter Luther Carter Lee Chassereau Alfred Clarkson Franklin Connelly W. D. Connelly Cruth Crosby Eric Crosby Glehna Boyd Frances Breland Elise Bryan Lydia Bryan Gladys Campbell Mary Chambers Elizabeth Carter Mary Carter Sara Carter Catherine Craven Vera Craven Gwendolyn Crosby Ruby Crosby Eloise Dempsey Rosabell Dempsey Wallace Dean John Pope Fishburne Walton Fox Klein Francis James Glover Ernest Godwin LeRoy Gruber Herman Guess Campbell Henderson Joe Lee Hickman L. J. Hiott Carlisle Hudson Raymond Jones Vincent Kennerty GIRLS Doris Foxx Anne Glover Vera Hamilton Ida Mae Herndon Inez Jordan Rachel Kinard Frances Kinsey Elinor Linder Urell McMillan Pauline Miley Bobette Mitchell Doris Padgett Vivien ne Padgett Jeannette Patterson Harriet Pearcy Hal Knight Young Linder Frederick Lowndes Hezekiah McMillan Billy Martin Paul Miller Frankie Padgett Therman Pierce Harold Rhoden Carew Rice Carlisle Strickland Lee Thompson Enoch Ulmer Charles Witsell Mary Pierce Caroline Pinckney Marian Polk Miriam Ponds Louise Pontious Emma Price Margaret Ramsey Til fie Rhodes Dorothy Rhodes Evelyn Risher Doris Robertson Sarah Sweat Virginia Warren Mozelle Trippe 15 NINTH GRADE BOYS Woodrow Bennett James Black Woodrow Bowers Haskell Breland Ralph Bunton Bennie Carter Clinton Carter Donald Carter Avery Craven Edward Crosby Estes Crosby Junior Crosby Von Lehe Crosby Paul Davidson Cecil Drawdy E. J, Drawdy Earl Fender Otis Fender Helen Avant Lennis Avant Elma Barwick Sarah Beach Della Mae Benton Juanita Berry Evelyn Bishop Pearle Blocker Ruby Bowers Cleo Chambers Aline Crosby Bernice Crosby Edythe Crosby Jewell Carter Marguerite Crosby Vernelle Crosby Thelma Davidson Polly Dear Nealie Drawdy Anne Ficken Betty Fox Virginia Fripp Richadene Godley Clyde Fox Donald Fraser H. S. Glover Clinton Gregory James Gruber Lewell Gruber Calvin Hayden Robert Hiott Harold Jaillette Roland Jones George Kinard Floyd Lyons - Billy McKnight Turner Maxcey Mark Miller Harold Padgett Teddy Padgett Herald Latham GIRLS •Myrtle Gray Celeste Guilfoid Ruth I larrison Mary Jack Hartzog Evelyn Herndon Reece Hilton Ruth Hilton Ethel Hiott Leona Hiott Helen Hudson Ruth Huff Audrey Jones Caroline Kinard Mildred Koger Elaine Lake Harriet Langdale Lucile Langdale Emma Jean Lee Betty Linder Elizabeth Linder Lennis Linder Senie Linder Liddle Bell Litchfield John Dewey Reed Chrystol Rentz Billy Rice Fletcher Riddle John Ritter Henry Sanders William Shuler Estes Smith Edward Strickland Willie Strickland Robert Sullivan Bill Thomas Kenneth Turner Thomas Ulmer D. G. Walsh Ellis Weeks Watson Williams Brooks Zeigler Margaret Moore Catherine Moorer Evelyn Nettles Doris O'Quinn Odessa Polk Maude Preacher Gertrude Price Louise Price Beulah Pye Elise Prescott Grace Rentz Ada Lou Ritter Evelyn Sanders Jennie Lee Seigler Mary Shuler Essie Simmons Evelyn Smith Doris Smoak Myrtle Strickland Dean Thomas Elizabeth Ulmer Gladys Warren Josephine Witsell 16 EIGHTH GRADE BOYS Derrick Avant Junior Crosby Clifton Keegan Watts Avant Malachi Crosby Milton Keegan J. D. Bailey R. C. Crosby Randolph Koger Roland Bailey Watson Crosby William Lee Cleveland Beach Leroy Dempsey Jack Moylan Harold Beach Joseph Dodd Robert McConnell Vernon Beach Herman Dopson Ralph Nettles Ladson Benton Winfred Drawdy Billy Owens Ralph Benton Mendel Driggers Ben Reid Reginald Benton Turner Farrell Bryant Seigler,, J. M. Bishop Donnelle Gatch Carroll Seigler Robert Boyd James Godley Billie Sineath James Bryan Dennis Griner Wightman Smcak Richey Bryan Birnell Gruber Harry Lee Stutts Elmer Bunton Rowland Hickman Donald Ulmer Fletcher Byrd Lanier Hickman William Zeigler Bennie Carter James Hughes Richard Brown J. J. Craven Herbert Kinard Helen Baggett GIRLS Irene Fisk Marjorie Nettles Margaret Baldwin Harriet Fripp Ethel Kinard Cleo Beach Ruth Garris Mifey Polk Florence Beach Melissa Gruber Beulah Savage Norma Beach Doris Hair Catherine Seigler Helen Breland Helen Herndon Mattie Jean Smoak Ola Breland Marie Herndon Betty Jean leachworth Gertrude Browning Ruth Carter Bessie Ulmer Dorothy Campbell 1 n ez Hale Margaret Varnadore Mary Ruth Carson Mary Belle Hilton Genevieve Warren Ann Carter Bessie Ruth Hiott Elizabeth Wasden Annie Carter Ruth Jaillette Lillian Williams Freida Carter Elizabeth Kinard Constance Witsell Mattie Blume Malovene Kinard Cecilia Padgett Sadie Carter Anita Kiser Thelma Pellum Doris Collins Veda Kiser Elizabeth Prine Fairy Pearl Craven Mildred Koger Estelle Price Letha Mae Crosby Martha Anne Lowndes Frances Rentz Louise Craven Elizabeth Martin Ruth Risher Mamie Dell Craven Katherine Matthews Jessie Mae Robinson Helen Crosby Evelyn Maxcey Mary Leu Sanders Elizabeth Cummings Ruby Maxcey Mary Mitchell Sanders Grace Drew Mae Belle Miller 17 SEVENTH GRADE BOYS Harold Bazzle Junior Bazzle Ray Beach Raymond Beach Billy Bennett Star Bennett J. D. Berry Ned Berry John Black Dale Blocker C, K. Breland Herman Breland Junior Breland Klein Breland Laurie Breland Joseph Broaderick Ben Carroll Billy Carter James Lee Carter Junior Catterton Ralph Connelly James Carter Curtis Crosby Junior Crosby David Dewitt John Dodd Sam Elmore Luke Erwin Thomas Fennel Robert Godwin Fletcher Glover Brice Herndon J. K. Herndon Sherod Hill Austin Hiott Buist Hiott Charles Hiott Edwin Hiott Gerald Hiott Hampie Hudson Billy Hughes Frankie Kellam James Kinard Earl Kiser Richard Price Sammie Price Billy Reed Billy Sanders Adolph Seigler Glen Strickland Ellis Valentine Junior Warren Russell Warren Richard Zeigler Bernard Pinckney Monnie Lemacks Albert Linder Ellsworth Linder Shuler Maxcey Billy Moore Marion Martin GIRLS Mamie Avant Nell Crosby Joyce Lake Annie Lee Berry Nettie Pearl Driggers Harriet Linder Carolyn Berry Myrtle Finley Thresa Lowndes Hortense Bishop Doris Floyd Mary McConnell Mary Beach Helen Fraser Betty Padgett Vernelle Boyd Sarah Gatch Kitty Padgett Gloria Breland Doris Hiers Rudell Risher Hazel Breland Anna Hiott Betty Rogers Sarah Breland Helen Hiott Maner Sanders Berniece Bridge Janie Hiott Jeanette Saunders Margaret Bridge Mary Hudson Mabel Smoak Audrey Bryan Lillian Jordan Elizabeth Warren Louise Campbell Mary Frances Kennerty Mary Dell Warren Vera Delle Craven Ellie Crosby Betty Kinsey Bettyleine Pope 18 Hi ACTIVITIES THE LA[R STAFF • Seated Left to Right—Paul Padgett, Ed- ward O'Brien, Frances McDaniel, Berrien Sanders, Standing Left to Right—Chaford Brown, Jean Moylan, Charles Beach, Jack Lind- say, Miss Nelson, THE WILDCAT STAFF • Seated Left to Right—Edward O'Brien. Miss Lumiansky, Vivienne Padgett, Jack Lindsay, Ethel Sprott, Miss Peale, Pajj Padgett. Standing Left to Right—Frances Kinsey, Chaford Brown, Camille Watts, Campbell Henderson, Ladson Beach, Frances Mc- Daniel. THE LAIR EDWARD O’BRIEN . JACK LINDSAY . . JEAN MOYLAN . . CHAFORD BROWN PAUL PADGETT . . CHARLES BEACH . Frances McDaniel BERRIEN SANDERS . Edltor-in-Chief Editorial Staff Editorial Staff . Editorial Staff Business Manager . Business Staff Business Staff Business Staff THE WILDCAT JACK LINDSAY . VIVIENNE PADGETT ETHEL SPROTT . . EDWARD O’BRIEN Editor-in-Chief . Assistant Editor . Exchange Editor Production Manager 20 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETIES SENIOR PAUL PADGETT.......................................President EDWARD O’BRIEN................................Vice-President JACK LINDSAY.......................................Secretary CHARLES BEACH.................................. . Treasurer JUNIOR MARY MITCHELL SANDERS.........................................President LILLIAN WILLIAMS.........................................Vice-President MARY LOU SANDERS..............................................Secretary MARGARET VARNADOE.............................................Treasurer • SENIOR SOCIETY Sitting Left to Right—Vivienne Padgett, Dorothy Butler, Frances McDaniel, Miss Lumiansky, Frances Breland, Frances Kin- sey, Ann Glover, Willie Mae O'Quinn. Standing Left to Right—Berrien Sanders, Campbell Henderson, Charles Beach, Ben- jamin Antley, Edward O'Brien, Jack Lind- say, Paul Padgett, Chaford Brown. • JUNIOR SOCIETY First Row From Left to Right—Joyce Lake, Audrey Bryan, Helen Fraser, Mary Mitchell Sanders, Betty Padgett, Cath- erine 5eigler, Anna Hiott. Second Row—Mary Lou Sanders, Bessie Ruth Hiott, Elizabeth Wasden, Lydia Martin, Lillian Williams, Margaret Varnadoe, Miss Vann, sponsor. Third Row—Robert Godwin, John Black, Francis Kellam, Richard Zeigler, Wat- son Crosby, Ellsworth Under, James Hughes, Junior Warren, Joe Dodd. 21 « FUTURE FARMERS First Row: Woodrow Bennett, Cecil Drawdy, Ciinton Gregory, Woodrow Bowers, Floyd Lyons, George Kinard, Leweil Gruber, Von Lehe Crosby, Wil- liam Shuler, Avery Craven, Ellis Weeks, Bill Bryan, Junior Crosby, Bill Thomas, James Gruber, John Ritter, Turner Maxey. Second Row: Haskell Breland, L. J. Hiott, Jr., Enoch Ulmer, Eric Crosby, Leroy Gruber, Carlisle Hud- son, Young Linder, Lee Chassereau, W. D. Con- nelly, Franklin Connelly, Klein Francis, Luther Carter, Estes Crosby. Third Row: Elbridge Crosby Lloyd Driggers, John Gruber, Thomas Lee Rhodes, Gaston Beach, John L, Hayden, Lucius Blocker, George Garris, Her- bert Hayden, Floyd Beach. Fourth Row: W. R. Carter, Sponsor. • FUTURE TEACHERS First Row: Margaret Ramsey, Emma Jean Lee, Be- neva Black, Camille Watts, Jean Moylan, Dorothy Butler, Mazie Ramsey, Virginia Kiser, Frances Breland. Second Row: Mary Shuler, Edythe Crosby, Mildred Crosby, Dorothy Rhodes, Virginia Glover, Gladys Godley, Celeste Guilford, Ethel Sprott, Tillie Rhodes, Mrs. H. E. Thomas, sponsor. Third Row: Marguerite Crosby, Sara Carter, Mary Jack Hartzog, Frances Kmsey, Sarah Sweat, Dorothy Hudson, Leola Linder, Frances McDaniel, Catherine Glover. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA THOMAS LEE RHODES...................................... . President JOHN L HAYDEN..........................................Vice-President LUCIUS BLOCKER...........................................7 Secretary YOUNG LINDER................................................Treasurer FLOYD BEACH..................................................Reporter W. R. CARTER..................................................Adviser FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA MILDRED CROSBY................................................President VIRGINIA KISER...........................................Vice-President VIRGINIA GLOVER............................................. Secretary FRANCES McDANIEL..............................................Treasurer MAZIE RAMSEY..................................................Historian DOROTHY BUTLER................................................Librarian 22 MENTAL CONTESTANTS Walterboro sent 14 contestants to the state finals in Columbia to represent the following subjects and activities: French, English, Gen- eral Scholarship, History, Algebra, Junior Mathematics, Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Typing, Biology, and Tennis. Of the contestants, Jack Lindsay placed in General Scholarship and English and Chaford Brown in Senior Algebra. DEBATORS DECLAIMERS OFFICERS CHAFORD BROWN.......................................President FRANCES KINSEY..................................Critic Censor CELESTE GUILFORD.................................. Secretary MENTAL CONTESTANTS • Seated: Edv ard O'Brien, Camille Watts, Chaford Brown, Jack Lindsay, Frances Mc- Daniel, Willie Mae O'Quinn, Charles Beach, Standing: Lydia Martin, Mamie Dell Craven, John Pope Fishburne, Campbell Henderson, Donald Fraser, John Dewey Reed, Watson Crosby. DEBATING TEAM • Seated Left to Right—Frances Breland, Anne Glover, Sarah Sweat, Mary Jack Hartzog, Celeste Guilford. Standing Left to Right—Mazie Ramsey, Margaret Ramsey, Anne Ficken, Frances Kinsey, Donald Fraser, Frances McDaniel, Chaford Brown. 23 H!-y CLUB • Seated Left to Right—Jack Lindsay, Paul Padgett, Mr. Whitney, Berrien Sanders, Standing Left to Right—Fletcher Riddle, John Pope Fishburne, Campbell Hender- son, Harry Lee Cummings, Henry Sanders, Frankie Padgett, Charles Witsell. Hl-Y CLUB OFFICERS PAUL PADGETT..................................................President BERRIEN SANDERS..........................................Vice-President JACK LINDSAY..................................................Secretary HARRY LEE CUMMINGS............................................Treasurer SENIOR HIGH GLEE CLUB The Glee Club was organized under the direction of Miss Sara Risher and Mr, Joe M. Greer. It consists of students from the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades and has taken a prominent part in various musical programs presented throughout the year. GLEE CLUB Sitting Left to Right—Louise Pontious, Anne Ficken, Camille Watts, Ethel Sprott, Mazie Ramsey, Stella Simmons, Beneva Black, Frances Breland. Standing Left to Right—Mr. Greer, Vivi- enne Padgett, Lucius Blocker, Thomas Lee Rhodes, Ernest Godwin, Jack Lindsay, Paul Padgett, Chaford Brown, Mildred Crosby, Miss Risher. 24 SENIOR CLASS PLAY Those taking part in the Senior Play were as follows: Berrien Sanders, Helen Campbell, Jane Fishburne, Dorothy Butler, Paul Padgett, Chaford Brown, Edward O’Brien, Thomas Lee Rhodes, Charles Beach, and Jack Lindsay. JUNIOR HIGH GLEE CLUB This year the Junior Glee Club was organized for the first time under the direction of Miss Sara Risher and Mr. Joe Greer. It consists of members of the seventh and eight grades and although small, has taken a very active part in Junior High assembly programs. • SENIOR PLAY CAST Sitting: Berrien Sanders, Helen Campbell, Jane Fishburne, Dorothy Butler, Paul Padgett. Standing: Chaford Brown, Edward O'- Brien, Thomas Lee Rhodes, Charles Beach, Jack Lindsay. Sponsors: Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Joe M. Greer. JR. HIGH GLEE CLUB Back Standing—Mary Ruth Carson, Doris Collins, Margaret Vamadoe, Martha Anne Lowndes, Estelle Pria, Mary Hudson, Ber- nice Bridge, Mabel Smoalc, Helen Fraser, Betty Padgett. Middle Seated—Ruth Jaillette, Hortense Bishop, Marie Herndon, N el! Crosby, Doris Hair, Norma Beach, Ellie Crosby, Anna Hiott, Catherine Seigler, Lillian Jordan, Margaret Baldwin, Beulah Savage. Boys Front—Edwin Hiott, Dale Blocker, Rowland Hickman, Ray Beach, James Kinard, Buist Hiott, Billy Sanders. Sponsors—Miss Sara Risher, Joe M. Greer. 25 First Row Lett to Right—Ernest Godwin, Herbert Hayden, Turner Maxey, Harding Fisk, Captain Paul Pad- gett, Co-Captain Harry Lee Cummings, Buddy Warren, Harold Rhoden, Berrien Sanders. Second Row—Henry Sanders. Frankie Padgett, John Pope Fishburne, Edward Carter, John L. Hayden, Jack Lindsay, Thomas Lee Rhodes, Gaston Beach, Lee Thompson. Third Row—Coach H. C. Robinson, Sammy Speights, Manager, Wightman Smoak, Robert Sullivan, Jimmy Black, H. S. Glover, Calvin Hayden, Floyd Beach, Harold Jaillette, Mr. James Whitney. Fourth Row—Jack Carter, Edward Strickland, Billy McKnight, Hal Knight, Vernon Beach. Roland Hickman, Ray Beach, Leroy Ballentine. WILDCAT'S” FOOTBALL SEASON OF 1939-40 Although the Wildcats were severely handicapped for three games by losing the services of John L. Hayden, their ace back, and their Captain, Paul Padgett, they had a fairly successful season. In the line the defensive play of Berrien Sanders was very outstanding from time to time, and such stalwart tackles as Buddy Warren and Herbert Hayden were often seen smashing the enemy back to earth for heavy losses. Captain Paul Padgett, Co-Captain Harry Lee Cummings, Harding Fiske, Turner Maxcey were “hard rocks’’ in the middle of the line. On the other end Harold Rhoden snagged innumerable passes for gains of sev- eral yards. John L. Hayden’s running formed the spearhead of the Wildcat attack, and the defensive play by Edward Carter staved off potential touchdowns again and again. The strong arm of Jack Lindsay was severely felt by opposing teams repeatedly. Walterboro 13 Sylvania, Georgia . ... 13 Walterboro 0 St. Paul’s . .20 Walterboro 7 Ridgeland .. . .20 Walterboro 0 North Charleston .. ..20 Walterboro 34 Summerville . . . . 0 Walterboro 14 Charleston “B” . . . . 0 Walterboro 7 Beaufort ... 20 Walterboro 6 St. George . .. . 6 Walterboro 6 Allendale . ... 19 Walterboro 7 Barnwell . .. .18 Walterboro 20 Walterboro Town Team. . . . ... .19 26 is • GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Kneeling Left to Right—Anne Glover, Mazie Ramsey, Rubye Floyd, Frances Mc- Daniel, Ethel Sprott, Margaret Ramsey. Standing Left to Right—Jean Moylan, Manager, Martha Anne Lowndes, Frances Breland, Margie Carter, Anne Ficken, Vivienne Padgett, Mary Mitchell Sanders, Miss Martha Jo Jones, Coach, BASKETBALL GAMES OF 1939-40 SEASON Although both Walterboro teams were small and the boys’ team handicapped during the latter part of the season, the teams fought from whistle to whistle in every game. For the girls, Lowndes, Car- ter, McDaniel, and Sprott saw much service at forwards, while Floyd, Padgett, Ficken, Sanders, and Ramsey formed the guarding combination. For the boys, J. Hayden, Godwin, and Lindsay performed as forwards, with Padgett, Fishburne, and Glover covering the guard positions. H. Hayden and Sanders showed up at center. Following is a summary of the scores of the games played: Walterboro.........20 Walterboro.........13 Walterboro.........31 Walterboro.........34 Walterboro.........46 Walterboro.........23 Walterboro.........47 Walterboro.........16 Walterboro.........35 Walterboro.........27 Walterboro.........21 Walterboro.........15 Walterboro.........21 Walterboro.........18 Faculty ............19 Bishop England ... .40 Beaufort............23 St. Paul ...........48 Summerville.........12 Bishop England . . . .53 Ridgeland ..........33 Summerville.........35 Beaufort............31 Town Team ..........34 St. George .........37 St. George .........35 St. Paul ...........43 Orangeburg ......... 6 Walterboro. . . . . . . .14 Walterboro. . . . . . . .23 Walterboro. . . . ....45 Walterboro.... . . . .19 Walterboro ....23 Walterboro ... .38 Walterboro. . . . . .. .16 Walterboro. . . . ... .23 Walterboro. . . . . . . .37 Walterboro. . . . ... .30 Walterboro. . . . . ...31 Walterboro. . . . ....40 Walterboro. . , . ....22 Walterboro. . . . ....29 Walterboro. . . . . . . .17 Town Team ..........43 Bishop England .... 30 Beaufort............12 St. Paul ...........48 Summerville.........25 Bishop England .... 34 Ridgeland ..........22 Summerville.........14 Beaufort............28 Faculty ............24 Ridgeland ..........14 St. George .........26 St. George .........25 St. Paul ...........44 Orangeburg .........34 BASKETBALL TEAM • Kneeling Left to Right—Harold Jarlfette, Ernest Godwin, Herbert Hayden, Paul Padgett, Jack Lindsay, John Pope Fish- burne, Fletcher Riddle. Standing Left to Right—Coach Robinson, Jimmy Black, H. S. Glover, Henry Sanders, James Glover, Harold Latham, Frank Baldwin. 27 Left to Right: Edward Strickland, Frankie Padgett, Fletcher Riddle, Campbell Henderson, John Pope Fishburne, Teddy Padgett, S. T. Elliott, sponsor. TENNIS TEAM The tennis team has played eight matches to date, winning three and losing five. This rather mediocre showing is due to the strong opposition encountered during the season now drawing to a close. The Wildcats, with little actual experience, fought hard and long throughout the year and did their best to uphold the school and its reputa- tion for Fine teams and outstanding sportsmanship. The members of the team are as follows: Campbell Henderson, No. 1, John Pope Fishburne, No. 2, Fletcher Riddle, No. 3, Frankie Padgett, No. 4, Teddy Padgett, No. 5, and Edward Strickland, No. 6. None of these men is to be graduated this year, and they are expected to form a strong nucleus for 1941 squad. The sponsor for the team was Spencer Elliott, grammar school principal. The season’s record is as follows: Walterboro 6 Walterboro 6 Walterboro 0 Walterboro 2 Walterboro 0 Walterboro 2 Walterboro 5 Walterboro 1 Beaufort ...................... 0 Orangeburg .................... 2 Porter ........................ 7 Porter ........................ 6 St. Paul ...................... 6 Charleston .................... 6 Orangeburg .................... 4 St. Paul ...................... 6 28 OUR ADVERTISERS Wishing the Graduating Class of 1040 of the WALTERRORO HIGH SCHOOL Much Success In Anything They May Undertake Howell H. Sweat, Mayor W. H. Cone, Alderman J. S. Hill, Alderman P. J. Lucas, Alderman L. S. Mitchell, Alderman H. A. McGee, Alderman T. J. McDaniel, Alderman D. B. Black, Clerk and Treasurer We Extend Our Heartiest Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of Forty Breland Chevrolet Company Olds and Chevrolet Sales and Service TELEPHONES SALES 2821 SERVICE 2831 Walterboro, South Carolina Greetings! TO The Lair FROM HOTEL HAYNE Walter!) or Newest Hotel, Having Modern Conveniences Not Available Elsewhere In The City 31 Compliments of FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK Walterboro, South Carolina OFFICERS I. M. Fish burn k, President; A, F, Henderson, Vice-President and Cashier; M. H. Hiott, Vice-President; C, H. Fraser, Assistant Cashier; A. F. H enderson, Jr., Assistant Cashier; S. B. Harper, Bookkeeper; L- P. Fishbttrne, Stenographer; K. H. Doar, Bookkeeper Compliments of BANK OF WALTERBORO Walter boro, South Carolina OFFICERS C. G. Padgett, President; J. I). Vonlehe, Vice-President; H. L. Smith, Vice-President and Cashier; H, W. Black, Jr., Chairman Board; H. S Price, Assistant Cashier; Lucile Buckner, Bookkeeper; C. G. Padgett, Jr., Bookkeeper ENTERPRISE HARDWARE COMPANY, INC GENERAL HARDWARE Sporting Goods, Radios, Farm Implements, and Furniture Sherwin-Williams Paint Courteous Service Waltekboro South Carolina KARL S APPAREL Compliments of SHOP The Western Auto Associate GRIFFON SUITS Store DOBBS HATS INTERWOVEN SOX ARROW SHIRTS HOLEPROOF HOSIERY • BARBIZON SLIPS loma-leeds dresses LUXITE UNDERWEAR LEON GELSON “Styles of Tomorrow Today33 45 Washington Street 54 Washington Street Dial 4201 Walters oro, S. C. Walter boro, South Carolina 33 Wishing the Class of 1940 To the Class of 1940 HEALTH, HAPPINESS, Our AND PROSPERITY Greetings and Best Wishes « � H. W. BLACK, Jr. 35 Walter Street NOVELS SHOE STORE Walterboro, South Carolina Walterboro, South Carolina With Best Wishes for Success and « ® � Good Fortune to the Members of the Senior Class Compliments of Your Insurance Friend « j TED C. 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The Carter Grain Company Manufacturers of STOCK FEEDS, POULTRY FEEDS, AND FISH MEAL Dealers in HAY, GRAIN, FEEDS Dial 2-1971 23 Laurens St. Charleston, S. C. Compliments of Pinckney’s Market “The Poor Man’s Friend A. P. Food Stores “Where Economy Rules” Walterboro, S. C, Colleton Hatchery Simms’ Toggery SHOES Distributors of THAT FIT CHICKS—FEEDS—SEEDS Men’s Furnishings Laides} A cc essOries M. W. Marvin, Proprietor Walterboro, S. C. Walterboro, S. C. S. R. Sprott Congratulations to the Seniors + ( fJ from Distributor of Standard Oil Products Peoples Pharmacy COMPLIMENTS OF Walterboro Drug Company B. H. Padgett Your Satisfaction is Our Success Wh ole sale Dist rib u t o r TEXACO FIRESTONE PRODUCTS TIRES Phone 18 The Rexall Store Walterboro, South Carolina Congratulations to the Class of ’40 Louise Beauty Salon B. George Price 3rd. Our Three Prides: Dial 2811 Sanitation, Courtesy, Service Insurance and Real Estate Over Pinckney’s Market Walterboro, South Carolina Walterboro, S. C. 37 WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF..?” Frances McDaniel couldn't say “therefore.” Beneva Black couldn’t wiggle her eyebrows. Jack Lindsay didn’t know all the answers, Paul Padgett wasn’t president of something. Chaford didn’t have curly hair. Jane Fishburne didn’t talk in English class. Virginia Glover didn’t pout in Algebra. Edward O’Brien kept quiet in study hall. Dorothy Butler couldn’t shake her shoulders. Charles Beach couldn’t crack a pointless joke. Margie Carter didn’t have red hair. Rubye Floyd was on time. Catherine Glover didn’t change her name but once a day. Stella Simmons missed her Wednesday show. Ethel Sprott didn’t ride on Texaco Gas. Sammy Speights couldn’t tease Miss Lumiansky. Compliments of t The Ideal Cleaners ____________ LLEANEST _____________ “The Answer to Your Cleaning Troubles Steam Laundry in Connection C. G. Lowndes, Proprietor Dial 5271 77 Wichman Street Walter boro, S. C. 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