Wendell High School - Yearbook (Wendell, NC)

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In the fall of 1934 a group of sprouts were plant- ed into the soil of Wendell School. These sprouts were to become the important trees of the future. Being planted in the very best of soil and attend- ed by Surgeons that knew all about such sprouts in their first, second and third years of growth, we be- came straight and sturdy saplings. On entering the sapling stage we realized that we still had a great deal of growing to do to become good material. So under the care of a new group of Surgeons we began the growth that was to make us real trees. Some of us were rather hard to take root at first but with the proper attention and vitamins we were all young trees at the end of the next four years. Even though we had become young trees we still needed more attention and care in order to become trees of which the school would be proud. Again we were put under a new group of Surgeons who knew how to make us sturdy trees. We were strengthened that we might be strong trees. During this time we were given chancs to show our growth at such things as banquets, plays, basketball games, and other school activities. Throughout the years we have become more proud of the ground in which we have been planted. Now at the end of our eleven years of growth, our material being of the best, and our culture of the fin- est, we are ready to be made into the trees which will be most usefull in the U. S. A., which we are all so glad to call homo. Forwards Sue Scarborough Rachel Britt Eunice Pittman Candace Scarborough Mary Nowell Hortense Bridgers Martha Jane Cockrell Helen Scarborough Girls’ Basketball Team Captain Sue Scarborough Co-Captain Rachel Britt Coach Lava Howard Guards Ruth Todd Ruth Haswell Helen McBroom Mary Sue Todd Janet Dean Rose Marie Yancey Mattie Scarborough History Of Tke Class Of ’45

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I! I I) I ] I Senior Class Of ’45 Colors RED and WHITE President . Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Historian Prophet Testator Giftorian Flower ROSE Motto Aim High And Hold Your Aim. Class Poem They call us the Seniors of ’45, The best class of old Wendell High; Together we’ve stuck and we’ve all done our best. But now we must bid you good bye. We’ve finally finished our work in school, Our honors with great effort won; Yes, ’tis true, we’ve finished our work in school, But our real work has just begun. We will not be defeaated by struggle and toil, In the future we are to begin; For the work we have done here at old Wendell High Has taught us the best way to win. So farewell, our home f ' -r so long, dear School, And long may your light brightly glow, In wisdom, in truth, and in all faithfulness, As on through the long years you go. Etheline Wade Class Song, Long years we’ve stayed together, Lived, worked, and played together Our best efforts made together, For you our dear old Wendell High Now we must leave together, Your blessings receive together, Then we must part, But in all of our hearts, We always will be together. Boys’ Basketball Team Captain Earl Richardson Co-Captain Elisha Eason Coach Lava Howard Forward Earl Richardson Haywood Lee Swanson David L. Bridgers Charles Wootton Elisha Eason Robert Lee Dean Guards Bob Brame Marvin Pearce Royce Richardson John Eli Winston Joe Joseph Carl Fleming Renfro

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Last Will and Testament TLlly Faison We, the Senior Class of Wendell High School in the town of Wendell, State of North Carolina, on the 30th day of May in the year of 1945, being of sound mind and fully realizing that we shall heer exist no more, but the past is never dead, do hereby make and publish this, our last will and testament: As president of the Senor Class, David Lawrence Bridgers would like to bequeath this position to Can- dace Scarborough. He would also like for Carl Flem- ing Renfro to acquire the “twinkle” in his eye. It is worth the effort. Rachel Britt wills to Virginia Eason her ability to learn without an effort. She is sure that Virginia will enjoy the leisure. We know that John E. Winston hates to give up his bus, yet since he will not be back next year, he reluctantly leaves his route to James Cash. Roy Lee Medlin requests that someone look after his “interest” in the sophomore class. To little Rose Wall, W. M. Barham would like to leave all his excess weight. This is to be added to her height, not width. Quiet, poised and dignified Mary Lou Hocutt would like to bestow these characteristics upon Helen McBroom. Evidently Mary Lou is going in for more frivilous things in life. For fear that Hortense Bridgers might become too bored with her present life, Ruth Todd leaves to her the popularity that she has enjoyed. Charles Wootton would like to bestow his hand- some physique and features upon Claude Dennis, but Charles fears that he will need everything for his future. . I j To Della Rhodes, Elmarie Brewer wills her love of school and her industriousness. Mary Elizabeth Richardson bequeaths to Jackie Lyles her position as the prettiest girl in the Senior Class. She hopes that Jackie will be as luucky as she in more ways than one. As Ruth Haswell moves on she is sure that Nell Richardson can use her ability to be prompt at all times. „ Mallie Honeycutt wishes to give to Carl F. Ren- fro his recipe for being able to always have an excuse at the right time, not that Carl Fleming particularly needs it. When Frances White grows up, Mafrey Richard- son has agreed to spare 4 inches of her height that each may enjoy a sylphlike figure. Miriam Strickland wishes to bestow upon Mary Nowell her ability to prove that the course of true love does run smooth, and that absence will make the heart grow fonder. To Sally T. Knott, Joyce Yancey bequeaths her interest in the “blue Ford”. She assures Sally that it is in A-l condition. The position of class treasurer goes to Aaron Johnson with Bobby Land’s best wishes. Only a con- tortionist could fit the needs of a Senior Class treas- urer. Harold Phipps wills to Carl Haywood Andrews his secret formula for being able to miss school and still pass his work. It is a Military secret. No one else can do this. With a truly generous spirit, Thurston Arnold bequeaths to Joe Bill Richardson his sweet disposi- tion. He suggests that Joe Bill gain weight— If you can’t run you have to be sweet. T o Retha Pearce, Earl Richardson would like to give his ability to make good grades, his yen for athletics, his Beta Club pledge, his National Honor Society and even his desire to be a wolf. She might like these. After deep consideration Sus Scarborough would like to bestow upon Candace Scarborough her place as captain of the basket-ball team, also her string of broken hearts. She requests only kindness from Can- dace. Haywood Lee Swanson bequeaths to Ray Phipps his “cute” smile and lovable personality. He requests that Ray be very careful. To Sue Todd, with fear and trembling, Eunice Pittman leaves her strong right arm. It is in good condition. Royce Nowell wills to June Lyles one Latin book in A-l condition. It has never been used. To any one concerned Billy Faison does will and bequeath his lucrative job with the Wendell Theater. Wilbur Marshburn requests that his fame as an Opossum hunter go to Joe Bill Richardson. He assures Joe Bill that it will make a man of him. If Bobby Sherron graduates, he promises to tell selwyn Phipps his secret. Evidently it is not work- ing. To David Currin, Robert Lee Dean bequeaths his beautiful brown eyes, that “come hither” look and his sense of humor a dangerous but interesting combination. Cedric Harris wills to anyofie concerned his “in- ( Continued on next page )