Warner Robins High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Warner Robins, GA)

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Wittiest Bobby Byars - Linda Pritchett Best Dressed Peggy Sears - David Newsome Friendliest Merlyn Brown - Dorothy Williams Most Athletic Most Dignified Mabel Hicks - Sonny Rumble Sylvia Wood - Richard Wallace Twenty-Two

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pe So Biggest Flirt Most Thoughtful Grace Gastineau - Billy Woodard Nancy McCullough - Irvin Gentry Most Original June Cape - Billy Poole Happiest Most Studious Helen Ammons - Bob Blanchard Mary Ellen Wyatt - Kenneth Peirce Twenty-One

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CLASS HISTORY OF 1950 It was a dreary, rainy afternoon and having nothing to do, I wandered aimlessly up to the attic. After stand- ing in the middle of the room for several minutes, and debating on where to start, I spied an old trunk pushed far back into a corner. I opened the trunk and much to my surprise found it full of old school things. There were editions of the “Robins Chirp” dated as far back as 1946. How well I remember that year! It was our first year in high school. I can still see the shining eyes of my classmates, as well as myself, when we marched proudly up to register on September 1, 1946. That was a good year except for the fact that we know as the “litthke Freshmen.” I came upon my Pioneer” then and had quite a laugh just looking some of those pictures made in the eighth grade. Then my thoughts wandered to our Sophomore year. We were much bigger feeling that year. We also took an avid interest in our basketball teams since some of the ninth grade boys and girls played. I went hurriedly on to my “’49 Pioneer”! This was the year that held so much joy and anticipation. We were going to get our class rings. Everyone was highly elated the day we chose our design and fit. We elected officers for this important year. They were: President, Jim Harley; Vice-President, Billy Woodard; Secreta and Treasurer, Shirley Hill. On October 30, 1948, we sponsored the traditional Halloween Carnival. It turned out swell! We had a country store, fish pond, fortune teller, House of Hor- rors, and, of course, food! A song was rendered by Tommie Godfrey and then the crowning of the King and Queen took place. Everyone seemed to enjoy it ver: much, On May 6, 1949, we honored the Senior Class with a beautiful banquet. The theme was “Good Luck.” There was a huge rainbow reaching the entire length of the stage, and the tables were adorned with candles of different colors. The place cards were tiny wishbones and the programs were four-leaf clovers. After the banquet our dance was held and Sam Gordon and his Orchestra provided the music. It was a big success. Quickly, but fondly I replaced the annual that had refreshed my memory of such a full year, and reached for the maroon and white edition of the Pioneer of 1950. This was our annual. We were the seniors of 1950 and very proud of it. On August 30, 1949, we began our last year of school. We had so many things to accomplish—such as electing 1aking money for our senior trip, and electing and “Chirp” Staffs. The officers were: Harley; Vice-President, Billy Wooward; Peggy Sears; Treasurer, Anita Davis. On November 17, we carried on the tradition of the Sadie Hawkins Day Dance. It was a festive occasion with everyone dressed as typical dogpatchers. Some carried guns while others of th e fair sex used their demure charms to get their man. Then came the race! Some gals caught two while others were left stranded. “Marrying Sam,” alias Sid Carter, married the charm- ing couples, and everyone went home tired but happy. February 11, 1950, the Seniors sponsored a skating party at Smith’s Skating Rink. It was a big success and not too many people went home with blisters. At the end of April we presented the Senior Play called “Off The Track,” directed by Mrs. Eugene Ma- son. We had a large attendance and we hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed putting it on. On May 5, 1950, we received the long-awaited ban- This was an unusual banquet but very nice. It was in the form of a barbecue and this was quite an occasion. The Juniors were perfect hosts and they let us have all the money that was left over from the ban- quet for our trip. We surely did appreciate this, too. Then came May 22, our graduation night. We had our commencement exercises at the City Auditorium. There upon the stage sat fifty-four happy but serious seniors. We realized what an important night this was, and knew there would be no more play. We were in- telligent young men and women, now; we were out to prove it and to do our best. Tears were gently sliding down my cheeks as I closed the year book. I had just relived my high school days. I had relived four of the most wonderful years of my life. It is now the year of 1970, and though I know not where my classmates are, I hope they are happy and have achieved the goal in life which meant so much to each and every one of us. Class Historian, Peggy Hunter. Twen ty-Three